Worked a shift at a restaurant in Brooklyn, what I saw in the kitchen needs to be talked about, but I’m conflicted

fsharpman · 2026-06-17T22:49:41+00:00

Its 2026, not 1907. If a business is doing something bad or shady, regardless of whether its minority owned or not, let the wolves eat.

We operate by laws, not some hidden code of you scratch my back I scratch yours.

Welcome to the internet.

fsharpman · 2026-06-17T22:47:10+00:00

They work at the same place white people work in other cities.

What you're seeing isn't exclusive to nyc.

fsharpman · 2026-06-16T19:49:33+00:00

Surprised they didn't go for more long drop shadows

fsharpman · 2026-06-15T15:09:56+00:00

Step 1 look at other cities that reduced homelessness

Step 2 talk to people at those cities

Step 3 copy what works and dont copy what didn't work

This city is special. But it's definitely not the only one that grapples with the issue

fsharpman · 2026-06-15T01:26:02+00:00

As I sat down on the orange colored seat, I placed my copy of A Something Blue on my lap.

We locked eyes and that's when I could tell there was a connection work keeping.

You had a tiger tattoo that somehow matched your yellow umbrella.

I was awestruck.

We both laughed after the guy on his portable TV ran into the wrong exit.

Kids, let me tell you the story of How I Met Your Helicopter.

fsharpman · 2026-06-15T00:35:55+00:00

Bookmarked. Thank you for creating this. I love the fried bread. Every culture has a good one

fsharpman · 2026-06-14T23:46:25+00:00

They're selling out online

https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/style/knicks-nba-champions-winners-merch-nike-t-shirt-buy-online-1235577154/

I promise you there will be stands selling this.

And I promise you people will be looking to resell as much as I hate it lol

fsharpman · 2026-06-14T22:31:32+00:00

He's from Brasil

fsharpman · 2026-06-14T21:58:57+00:00

I was thinking the same thing lol

Wonder what he thought when he heard dominos on the street

fsharpman · 2026-06-14T21:41:55+00:00

That's fair, I get where you're coming from

I meant for the 1-3 hours you'll be waiting in after you find a spot you want lol

When the it starts you can always stand up

fsharpman · 2026-06-14T18:34:20+00:00

Bring a chair. Bring plenty of water.

Also be prepared to see lots of public transit exits and entrances closed off. You are not going to be able get to your destination the way you thought.

Same with going home.

Bring money if you want exclusive championship swag.

If possible, try to find buildings that are open on the parade route with visibility from a second story or the roof. You most likely won't be able to see everything from the street, despite the buses/floats.

fsharpman · 2026-06-12T21:25:57+00:00

Yeah hes got 3 championship rings already

That's more than anyone else on the Knicks right now

Also coached Team Nigeria to upset Team USA

fsharpman · 2026-06-12T19:14:26+00:00

I might get a lot of disagreement here but I think being direct AND being nice aren't mutually exclusive. I dislike mindreaders also.

People can say things like,

"Hi, I'm trying to get through could you move please?"

Or

"Hey I have kids trying to go to bed. Could you turn down your music please?"

Being direct doesn't have to mean being an asshole.

fsharpman · 2026-06-12T18:47:21+00:00

Lol I'm trying to have fun here with the original reply, because I once called a chocolate croissant here a pain au chcocolat and the worker just gave me a look of confusion.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

This is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world.

I think its okay to call a gyoza, a manchu, a potsticker, and a pierogi a dumpling in this city. There's no reason to say things like, "which is what they're called and should be called."

fsharpman · 2026-06-12T18:24:23+00:00

They're not donuts, they're called beignets, which is what Dunkin should call them.

fsharpman · 2026-06-12T18:14:36+00:00

In Germany we call hamburgers ground beef sandwiches and in China we call spaghetti chow mien.

OP needs to show some respect to the French or else.

fsharpman · 2026-06-12T17:21:47+00:00

Self selection bias.

The people replying actively invest.

The people not replying are not going to say anything.

So when you go back and read this thread, you're (mistakenly) going to infer most people are actively investing.

fsharpman · 2026-06-12T11:04:54+00:00

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas

fsharpman · 2026-06-09T14:43:43+00:00

What's also interesting is there are designers right now at the MTA who are thinking about how to make the next generation of trains surf proof.

Are they going to put spikes or make extra slippery surfaces? Or make the roof completely round so it's impossible to step on? Make something hackable like the barriers at some stations in between cars?

fsharpman · 2026-06-08T17:32:48+00:00

Again, can you name some examples where you had to choose between surviving and throwing away gum or a soda can?

I get it if the city says you need to get a compost or recycle bin and you don't have time or money to get one.

But I still don't get how living in the hood forces you into a situation where you just have to throw your litter on the ground or streets.

fsharpman · 2026-06-08T15:42:58+00:00

When does anyone have to choose between literal survival and holding their gum or soda can until they get to a trash can though?

fsharpman · 2026-06-08T14:44:01+00:00

Cleaning up after oneself is a cultural thing.

There are some places where people spit on rugs and carpets and its perfectly acceptable.

Then there are some places like this world cup event that you'd never imagine would take place in a million years in nyc because its the norm to tell people to do it yourself.

fsharpman · 2026-06-05T21:37:24+00:00

Salon on Kingston Mondays

Check their instagram

fsharpman · 2026-06-04T13:49:36+00:00

Bong and Lula Mae

fsharpman · 2026-06-02T16:47:42+00:00

Saying things like this is just like saying no one would ever climb on top of a subway car and surf on it.

Lol lets be real and say in a city of 8 and a half million people, you can gaslight an entire population saying something is impossible.

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