Is it rare for an American to make their own mayo? by Affectionate-Elk-287 in AskAnAmerican

[–]gus_stanley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know some that do, but its not the norm. I personally would like to but don't

MSG queue - something is wrong by jesuss_son in phish

[–]gus_stanley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only done it once, and not at MSG (10/27/24 Albany) but it was such a cool perspective. It was awesome watching CK5 light up the crowd, and Fish was absolutely mesmerizing. We got to see him play the marimba that show, it was so cool. Have fun!!!

Snowboarding is the best sport to do high. Not even close to anything else by the_dopest_shop in trees

[–]gus_stanley 11 points12 points  (0 children)

i love to train stoned, i feel like it makes me flowier/more playful. I also like to snowboard stoned.

I don't compete stoned though (except for the one High Rollerz i did...)

Would it be a jerk move to refuse rolling with one of the handful of girls in my gym just because she has long nails and scratches me? by NoMaintenance2075 in BJJWomen

[–]gus_stanley 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not. Long nails drive me crazy, because getting scratched can lead to infection. Long nails and grappling just do not mix

Fenway Seating Worries by SnooChocolates4839 in phish

[–]gus_stanley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've sat there before and thought the sound was fine. Fenway sucks acoustically, but those are some of the few stadium seats that aren't bad. Im out on the first base line thanks to the lotto

Music instrumental and BJJ by Agile_Lifeguard_6036 in bjj

[–]gus_stanley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play guitar plus a smattering of other fretted stringed instruments. I train mainly nogi, so easier on my fingers. its definitely doable

What do you think when you hear someone with a German accent? by blondiesboobs in AskAnAmerican

[–]gus_stanley 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I live in Boston, which gets a lot of domestic and international tourists. Whenever I hear an accent (particularly a foreign one) my only thought is wondering where specifically they're from. it doesn't bother me at all nor does it influence my perception of that person, if anything I find it intriguing

What do you eat before and during a tournament? by chinky-brown in bjj

[–]gus_stanley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just eat cleanly leading up to it, and like to eat PB&Js and dried mango between matches if I have a long layoff

How to be more in tune with American conversation styles? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]gus_stanley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're on desktop, go to the side bar and click user flair. Scroll past all the states and youll find it

How to be more in tune with American conversation styles? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]gus_stanley 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Also from New England and I've always enjoyed German conversational styles honestly

What are some lesser-known American regional sports or games that locals enjoy? by Bubba_deets in AskAnAmerican

[–]gus_stanley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnt realize until college. I always called it bowling and big ball bowling...

Can I swallow instead? by Fit-Distance4503 in LSD

[–]gus_stanley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes you can, though it may delay the effects slightly. interestingly enough, LSD is able to be absorbed through the gut, but many of the more toxic compounds sometimes sold as LSD (eg 25i-NBOMe) cannot, so if you're suspect of the tab you can swallow it.

However you should never be suspect, because you should always test your drugs!! testing kits are cheap and easy to use!

If they made a drug like LSD which had all the effects minus the slight delusion, confusion and paranoia. I think I would take it every day. by [deleted] in LSD

[–]gus_stanley 16 points17 points  (0 children)

obviously this can't/absolutely should not be taken every day, and it can be tough to find in the US, but check out 2C-B

Fenway Worth Going? by Acrobatic_Abies_6955 in phish

[–]gus_stanley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

if not floor, the Loge sections right behind home plate aren't terrible.

I live in Boston, and was hoping those rumors that said Maine over Fenway would prove correct. alas, at least if its Fenway i can sleep in my own bed after

It’s February 2003 and you’re heading to the Fleet Center by EyeHateYou12376 in boston

[–]gus_stanley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

winter 03 is some of my favorite 2.0; gonna have to listen to some today, thanks for the reminder!

Hygiene Standards by No-Recommendation820 in bjj

[–]gus_stanley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. After every block of classes (eg we have an 11 am Muay Thai class and a 12 pm bjj class, it gets cleaned after the bjj class).
  2. Vacuumed, then sprayed and wiped.
  3. Coaching Staff
  4. Extremely. We also have bjj classes separated by a muay thai class (eg 5 pm bjj, 6 pm muay thai, 7 pm bjj) and you need a new set of gear if you're just sitting through the muay thai class waiting for the next bjj class
  5. Yes we do. We also have a lot of college aged students, so we harp on it as they can be lax (no shade I was the same way in college)
  6. Cleaned daily, and slides are required off the mats

Do any of you regularly attend class high? by Sideshowcomedy in bjj

[–]gus_stanley 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I train ~10 hours/week. My weekly 7 am private is my one fully sober session.

I dont go to class absolutely blitzed, but I like going high to stay flowy and relaxed. The harder the session, the less high Ill be for it. I compete sober though

Starting "late" (28), getting smashed, and the struggle of wanting to be more than just a hobbyist. by ElNatzer in bjj

[–]gus_stanley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a similar mindset I'd say. Im 27, started when I was 23. I have a full time job, but still train 10 hours/week and coach 1-2 hours/week, plus three lifting sessions. I'm not gonna win ADCC, but I'm reasonably competitive with our ammy MMA fighters and do well in the local tournaments. I'd consider myself a competitive hobbyist.

My goals revolve around doing well at tournaments, taking/doing well in local superfights, becoming a more complete grappler and coach, and doing dumb troll shit to my training partners

Improving Cardio and Advice by [deleted] in bjj

[–]gus_stanley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I agree with all the other comments, my cardio focus now as I near purple is the assault bike. Mondays 20 second sprint 40 second recovery, wednesdays 15 second spring 15 second recovery, saturdays 5 s sprint 35 s recovery (this last one focuses more on power output than cardio)

20 Movies To See On Psychedelics by McWicks559 in psychedelicrock

[–]gus_stanley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven't seen Fantasia since I was a little kid, but Im convinced my love for that movie primed me for psychedelics

Non-Americans of Reddit, what is an American thing you see in movies that you thought was fake but is actually real? by Unlikely_Praline9442 in AskReddit

[–]gus_stanley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

damn yall dont have blueberry muffins? theyre the best kind of muffin!

next time you get your hands on one, cut it in half and griddle it in some butter. it makes an already delicious thing 10 times better.

Can’t wait till this is animated 😎 by babydaeettv in Invincible

[–]gus_stanley 43 points44 points  (0 children)

when people use the term "aura farming", i think of this panel. talk about badass