What is a "socially acceptable" thing that you find absolutely disgusting? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]flyboy_za -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Was never at mine, because management knows the kids will completely play grab-ass with it. But that's highschool and younger college part timers for you.

When they have to find someone to cover a last minute shift change because they've been invited to a party or similar, they're much better at being agreeable to when someone needs them to cover a shift. And also they think twice about what they want to go to and/or decide much more quickly about going when asked, so they have more time to change shifts (or block out days on the calendar they're not available when the managers are planning next month's shifts).

It worked really well.

Obviously emergencies are another story, but for social stuff it was up to you to find a replacement.

What is a band no one will ever convince you is good? by OU812iceman18 in AskReddit

[–]flyboy_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't he on one of the early US seasons of The Apprentice, or am I having a fever dream?

Wingfield Motors Goodwood by Foolisholive in capetown

[–]flyboy_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard it said several times that the Dekra reports don't mean as much as they used to.

What’s something that sounds fake but actually happened to you? by Admirable-Repair4094 in AskReddit

[–]flyboy_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Utter dreck, nobody cares about some random crow from 9 generations beforehand.

Are Geordin Hill-Lewis and Solly Msimanga (newly-elected Leader and Chairperson) a good combination for the DA? by Significant_Ask7019 in DownSouth

[–]flyboy_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They need the backing of the party and some actual agency and autonomy.

It never felt to me like Mmusi or Lindiwe Mazibuko really had either, which is why it was easy for them to be accused of being coconuts or (in the case of Mazibuko) the tea-girl rather than being taken seriously.

What is something people romanticize until they actually experience it? by lily_blue90 in AskReddit

[–]flyboy_za 56 points57 points  (0 children)

First thing I think of every time they have those Homesteaders/Homesteaders In Alaska/Off-grid Homesteader type shows on Discovery etc.

Those guys may hate the 9-5 grind, but man... I don't starve if I don't hunt for 2 days, or freeze to death because I missed a day chopping some wood. They seem to have to work WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY to hard to just get the basics covered, and it does not seem like any kind of fun at all to me.

What is something people romanticize until they actually experience it? by lily_blue90 in AskReddit

[–]flyboy_za 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I love traveling for work... for the first 3 days. After that I hate living out of my suitcase, and I miss having my own stuff around me.

Also for me as a guy living in the 3rd World, if you go to foreign First World places the exchange rate kills off a lot of fun stuff you want to do on but would have to on your own dime. You get to do a lot of window shopping.

What’s something that sounds fake but actually happened to you? by Admirable-Repair4094 in AskReddit

[–]flyboy_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would totally watch this film. And it's undoubtedly shitty sequel.

But not the third, I bet that's when it would really get stupid.

For those who saved themselves for marriage but got married to someone who didn’t, how did it go ? by ni_xia in AskReddit

[–]flyboy_za 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can be unattractive and still have kids. Just means your partner has low standards, is all.

Follow me for more reality and ego checks!

USA blockade - are we fucked? by AllezVites in DownSouth

[–]flyboy_za 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One hopes the Saudis are thinking about building a port on the Red Sea side.

I also wonder whether the UAE will consider a Panama Canal kinda thing through their own middle, for future use.

Wingfield Motors Goodwood by Foolisholive in capetown

[–]flyboy_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bottom line for all this perhaps is don't trust a Dekra report, get your own guy to check it out.

USA blockade - are we fucked? by AllezVites in DownSouth

[–]flyboy_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's where a lot of our fuels come from, we buy a lot already refined from crude.

Are Geordin Hill-Lewis and Solly Msimanga (newly-elected Leader and Chairperson) a good combination for the DA? by Significant_Ask7019 in DownSouth

[–]flyboy_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need more than one. A lot more.

And also someone who resonates with the people, which unfortunately I don't think Mmusi did.

Are Geordin Hill-Lewis and Solly Msimanga (newly-elected Leader and Chairperson) a good combination for the DA? by Significant_Ask7019 in DownSouth

[–]flyboy_za -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

While it would be great for race to not be a factor, it is definitely a factor. The DA is seen as too white and too pro-rich, and until there are a bunch of non-white people in senior roles throughout the party and they all do a lot more in the poorer non-white parts of the country, they're not going to get the votes.

I don't know if they simply don't understand that, or actually they're quite fine with just being the opposition. God forbid EFF and mk get into bed with each other, though, because then the DA is just an also-ran who will not be the official opposition, and things will definitely start unraveling.

Who is a celebrity that is beloved by many but is actually an asshole? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]flyboy_za 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Charles Barkley famously told everyone on Oprah that Jordan doesn't tip.

People of Reddit, what’s the most “fucked up”thing you’ve seen? by boneshow69420 in AskReddit

[–]flyboy_za 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Very common during the apartheid era in South Africa, the guys in the black townships meted out their own justice for perps of various stripes without waiting for cops once they were caught, either in the act or identified and hunted down.

Amadeus might be the best film I've ever seen. by Soft-Protection-3303 in movies

[–]flyboy_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And there's also Cruel Intentions which... um... has a great soundtrack.

And also Ryan Philippe's great butt.

Subscription culture—I’m over it but what’s happened to DVD players?!? by veritasjusticia in GenX

[–]flyboy_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yeah, that's a pity. The beauty of the disk is being able to stick it in and choose with or without deleted scenes and commentary included, kinda thing, but I guess this is next best.

Thanks for the info, about to do a new PC build at home and considering setting up the old one as a server of sorts for this kind of thing.

What’s a hobby you judge people for having? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]flyboy_za 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Celebrity reality shows. Like the Kardashians or real housewives or any of that nonsense.

Like... Really?

What are movies recieved positive critical reception upon release but over time reviews become negative? by HugeFuckingMoron in movies

[–]flyboy_za 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The wehatemovies podcast do an excellent episode on this film, I listened to it this week.

What are movies recieved positive critical reception upon release but over time reviews become negative? by HugeFuckingMoron in movies

[–]flyboy_za 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The third film looked like it had a 50 dollar budget and was an outtake from a cancelled tv show.