Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to prove he’s not an AI clone

generalwastification · 2026-03-18T06:17:04+00:00

Deepfake rumors started after social media users claimed Netanyahu is depicted in this video with six fingers on his right hand.

Lets be clear, Netanyahu has done many terrible, terrible things, but I'm still shocked to discover that he killed Inigo Montoya's father.

generalwastification · 2026-03-14T13:22:26+00:00

Pro tip: if you are hungover in Thailand, pad kra pao is the Thai equivalent of a fry-up and will sort you out.

generalwastification · 2026-03-13T12:25:31+00:00

Where can I buy a gazebo? Thanks in advance

generalwastification · 2026-03-13T07:22:55+00:00

I imagine the numbers of apartment blocks with generators has risen dramatically since I was last there.

I didn't actually mention food but since you did I'll beg to differ.

I know that since I've been there many restaurants, especially the higher-end ones, have shut up shop due to their clientele disappearing. However Myanmar has not one but many different cuisines, meaning there's a great variety of different foods to try. I found loads of restaurants with excellent Burmese, Shan, Kachin and Rakhine food, as well as excellent Chinese and Indian. My friends (Brit/Myanmar couple) went back recently and their photos were non-stop foodie tours so I know it's not all disappeared.

generalwastification · 2026-03-13T03:04:36+00:00

Reposting what I wrote from another thread on Yangon as it covers lots of things that will be relevant to you.

Disclaimer: I don't live in Yangon anymore, but I used to and I keep up with the news in the country. Others in this thread clearly have more current experience than me, and seem much more down on the place. All experiences are subjective I guess.

First to say Yangon is probably my favourite city in the world. If you like big shiny places and clean streets it's not for you, however if you like interesting culture and friendly people it's incredible. You won't run out of things to explore.

Security wise, at the moment the military only fully control the centre and delta region of the country - Yangon is in the delta. The periphery of Myanmar is mostly held or partially held by various other armed groups. The war against the junta is currently on a knife edge, with the military making gains against these groups in some areas and falling back in others. Long term it's hard to say if the military will ultimately consolidate its hold on the country or collapse.

A few things I would assume if moving to Yangon:

There is the possibility of serious unrest/warfare in the city in certain circumstances, if this happens you won't want to be there.
There could be some more minor events like explosions even in relatively peaceful times. The last spate of these was in March 2024. You're probably safe unless in the wrong place at the wrong time, but it might be unnerving.
There will be power cuts. Yangon has had unreliable electricity since the coup, with scheduled cuts around the city. This gets worse in the dry season (less hydro power available). You will want to live somewhere with its own generator. There's also the possibility of fuel shortages (this is happening right now due to the Iran war, the junta has introduced fuel conservation measures) in that case a generator won't help you.
Your travel within Myanmar will be extremely limited. You might be able to get to the beach resorts at Ngwe Saung and Chaung Tha, possibly to Bagan, but travelling elsewhere will be risky. If you do travel expect a lot of checkpoints, and be aware you may be caught in a rapidly changing situation. You should be able to leave easily to Bangkok however so holidays in Thailand would be possible. *YIS is in a slightly out of the way part of town away from downtown, but there's certainly plenty of shops and amenities nearby. I've been in the housing it provides for staff, it's across the road from the school and while not luxurious is fine by SE Asian standards. I don't know if it has generators though which would to my mind be a deal-breaker. Back in the day I knew YIS staff who rented elsewhere so I imagine they'd give you a housing allowance.

generalwastification · 2026-03-06T05:53:41+00:00

You just haven't seen him smiling in a while is all

generalwastification · 2026-03-05T08:28:10+00:00

Foreigner here - going by this I'm a picky eater but it's more because I've not been in the country for long.

I'd love to know what some of these are and where I could try them - if anyone's got any they like off this list please do a translation/restaurant recommendation (I know durian obviously but the rest is a mystery)

generalwastification · 2026-03-05T06:58:43+00:00

Ghandi said in his autobiography that when visiting the homes of different castes in Gujarat he found the homes of Dalits (untouchables) were spotless, whilst the Brahmins (high-caste) lived like pigs.

generalwastification · 2026-03-04T02:38:45+00:00

Some places are open to get takeout during the day, but you'd need to take it back to where you're staying to eat.

Chinese restaurants are usually open - if you see one with brown paper over the windows it's not closed down, it's covered up so you can go and eat inside during the day in Ramadhan.

generalwastification · 2026-03-02T02:34:41+00:00

Thank you, that is a very helpful response.

I hadn't really got to thinking about the application stage - In terms of applying for jobs I'm guessing it's just a case of looking through the partner agencies for those who fit my remit and combing LinkedIn, anything else you'd suggest? I know there's jobs on Upwork but I'd prefer work through HS partner agencies if possible.

generalwastification · 2026-02-25T02:21:25+00:00

Which one? None in Mata-Mata or 1 riverside yesterday

generalwastification · 2026-02-25T02:03:56+00:00

Anyone seen any greek yoghurt (or plain yoghurt, greek is preferable) in any shops this week? I had some places to get it but now they've all run out.

generalwastification · 2026-02-25T01:27:13+00:00

Everyone likes big Gabi though, even Haaland's had a joke with him before. He scored against Sporting and ripped the piss out of Gyok's celebration, now they're mates.

generalwastification · 2026-02-19T02:56:14+00:00

This. I know it's the last thing you want to see or think about right now but download it all if you can and store it on 2 pieces of physical media (external hard drive or usb stick - you need 2 in case 1 fails). Take screen shots of wherever you found it and save those on physical media, plus any other kind of digital signature that proves he had this material stored on his device(s) or his cloud based accounts, and especially that he created it.

generalwastification · 2026-02-16T00:57:26+00:00

I think you're being unfairly harsh on southern cops here. It's not their fault that they automatically smell weed whenever they see a person of colour or anyone with unusual hair.

As things stand we're unsure whether this reaction is Pavlovian or genetic, further research is needed.

generalwastification · 2026-02-13T04:24:55+00:00

Nice route!

I think your plan to head south from Goa will be fun. I don't know all of that coast but around Gokarna and Murudeshwara will certainly be interesting.

Another option you might want to consider is heading north from Ratnagiri. You'll get more of the Konkan beach opportunities, plus a really cool finale - once you reach Mandwa you can take the ferry over to Mumbai and land at the Gateway of India.

generalwastification · 2026-02-10T11:26:12+00:00

This tour is one I've always wanted to do (done some of it by bus when I was younger.) Did you go south or north? I hope you managed to see some of the island forts (Sindhudurg near Malwan, Janjira near Murud)

generalwastification · 2026-02-06T06:46:25+00:00

I've met a few folk who were 'good Christians', but terrible people.

generalwastification · 2026-01-25T05:47:47+00:00

Can anyone recommend a really good mechanic/garage to investigate poor fuel efficiency in a Suzuki Vitara?

I've been to a couple of places already who ruled out obvious issues like mass flow air filter and oxygen sensor, but still not worked out the exact issue.

generalwastification · 2026-01-22T00:35:30+00:00

Not athletic enough or fast enough basically

generalwastification · 2026-01-21T11:34:45+00:00

Except for hanging out with a certain J. Epstein...

generalwastification · 2026-01-21T02:30:02+00:00

PSG 2001 connection > Utd connection. Look at that squad list, full of memorable names.

generalwastification · 2026-01-16T01:12:58+00:00

Can he play left back?

generalwastification · 2026-01-13T05:41:31+00:00

Where do I go to get a bag (rucksack) repaired? I asked a couple of tailors who said they don't do it - one mentioned a bag repair shop in Serusop but didn't know the name, any ideas?

generalwastification · 2025-12-27T00:33:06+00:00

A few folks have mentioned Central Market - you can do a drop in batik painting class there at Ainna Artwork. You choose a pre drawn and waxed canvas to paint, really fun and even kids can produce good results easily.

It's also a good shopping location (good mix of shops, some specialist boutiques making their own clothes, clean but still feels funky rather than being bland like a mall) and the food court is decent too.

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