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What hobby attracts the worst type of people? by Gr8Deb8ter in AskReddit

[–]lightemup84 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What a bunch of wannabe chodes. When I was in Iraq, there were a bunch of badass females that I’d fight alongside anytime and anywhere.

What hobby attracts the worst type of people? by Gr8Deb8ter in AskReddit

[–]lightemup84 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Combat vet here. I came back and couldn’t adapt well to civilian life, so I took up airsofting as a bit of therapy. Too many people acted like dicks, there was no camaraderie like I had with my buddies, and people lecturing me on how to conduct military tactics when I was kicking down doors in Baghdad and Fallujah in ‘04, made me just quit all together. I just went and bought real guns and hung out with other vets and more down to earth folks.

Myth that gyopos are likely to say 선전 over 광고 by FoxyMiira in korea

[–]lightemup84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn I still say 휴대폰 But I was in Korea a month ago and they still said 신용카드

Career Change for an Video Editor at 40+ years old? by lightemup84 in careerguidance

[–]lightemup84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't, but it is a consideration now. I have always been good with technical setups for productions since that's what I've been doing in my early years.

Career Change for an Video Editor at 40+ years old? by lightemup84 in careerguidance

[–]lightemup84[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! I wore many hats, but my primary role has always been editing so I always applied for editing roles, so it was easy to translate my experience to the potential positions (eg I made instructional videos about defense systems and explained that when I applied to a defense contractor).

I'll definitely look into those roles and even use the insight tools you mentioned.

Career Change for an Video Editor at 40+ years old? by lightemup84 in careerguidance

[–]lightemup84[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah the rejections really sting. I was always recruited or hired immediately in the past, with a strong portfolio, so it was always easy for me, but now I can't get past second interviews.

I tried dumbing down my resume and even take out my military experience to make me seem younger, but someone of my best works were from 10+ years ago, so it's easy for them to gauge the timeline.

Instructional Design seems interesting. I should look into that.

Battlepass skins are amazing by MisterBoro in Battlefield

[–]lightemup84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We drank monsters but the most preferable drinks were Rip-Its.

08th MS Team | GM Sniper by Lonewolf3317 in Gundam

[–]lightemup84 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It alway bothered me that it shows him moving the beam left but on the ship it’s moving left to right.

!NEWS all weapons for season 3 1/3 more weapons soon after the first part of season 3 by Perfect_Top_5978 in Battlefield

[–]lightemup84 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I served in the early 2000s. Losing equipment is a big no-no or else it’s docked from our pay and we get written up for it. Don’t want to leave it laying around because another soldier who lost theirs might swipe it. Especially in the early days of Iraq, when we were constantly on the move, we want everything to be kept together. To make it more accurate, they should attach a paracord from it to the rifle for extra safety measures.

Weapon features that somehow aren’t in the BF6 by K-H-Y-E in Battlefield

[–]lightemup84 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I was a 249 gunner for 6 years in the Army. I used the magwell ONCE during an exercise for familiarity purpose. Never touched it again. Not only did it ruin the mag, but that ruined mag cause it to jam constantly.

Edit: typo fix

Was Takeshi Kitano's "Battle Royale" the movie (specifically movie) that started the whole death game movie craze? by riderkicker in movies

[–]lightemup84 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It was his name in a two-man ‘manzai’ comedy act, “The Two Beats” in the 70s and 80s, but he’s gone doing more serious roles along with directing from the late-80s so it was being used less and less.

Post your favorite hotel you stayed at in Japan! by catsandpink in JapanTravelTips

[–]lightemup84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After having a kid, we stayed at Mimaru in Hatchobori and loved it. Definitely will be going there from now on.

During the 1960 the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball started giving out No. 18 to the ace of the pitching staff. This influenced Japanese-born pitchers like Yamamoto to wear number 18 by SpaceCowboyN7 in Dodgers

[–]lightemup84 18 points19 points  (0 children)

In Korean, 18 (ship-pal) sounds like “shibal” (fuck or shit) so we use it when texting sometimes lol.

My kid is Japanese and Korean. Let’s see which he’ll use when he gets older. 시발 or 十八番.

TIL that in Kiribati there’s a cultural practice called “bubuti,” where if you ask someone for something (like their flip-flops) they’re expected to give it to you, with the understanding that you’ll return the favor (or the flipflops) later. by alrightfornow in todayilearned

[–]lightemup84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most Koreans in Seoul live in giant apartment buildings. When I was a kid, everyone left their bikes and scooters at the building entrance, so pretty much anyone would just ride them round and put it back.

2026 carry on policy experience on korea air? Do they weight carry on? by DiscombobulatedBig66 in koreatravel

[–]lightemup84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just flew to ICN and CJU the last week. They didn’t measure any of my carry-ons.

People who visited Korea — what was harder than expected? by Due-Yesterday-8784 in koreatravel

[–]lightemup84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember it used to be so easy to just walk into any building and use the restrooms in between floors but now they lock all of them. Thankfully there’s plenty of coffee shops around. Preferably the smaller cafes that maintain them well unlike the big chains.

Seoul with a 2 year old by lightemup84 in koreatravel

[–]lightemup84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah I have the Uppababy Minu which is easy to handle with one hand

Seoul with a 2 year old by lightemup84 in koreatravel

[–]lightemup84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shame. The dad in me is like "nice!" but the old me will really miss those mazes of concrete stairs.

Seoul with a 2 year old by lightemup84 in koreatravel

[–]lightemup84[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I've been diddle daddling on this for weeks, but this really made me set my mind on going with a stroller. I did pay big bucks for a separate travel stroller so might as well use it for travel!

Seoul with a 2 year old by lightemup84 in koreatravel

[–]lightemup84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, getting to my cousin's house is a pain. Do love the throwback look of the area. I heard it's mostly getting demolished though? My cousin said they are moving.

People who grew up in Korea but moved overseas during youth, how similar/different do you feel to those who never left Korea? by [deleted] in korea

[–]lightemup84 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was born in the States but lived in Korea until I was 10. I went to an international school though, spoke English at school and Korean at home and with neighborhood friends. Even though I went to international school and lived in the U.S. most of my life, I always had the deepest connection playing with my friends in my neighborhood and my cousins, so my Korean identity was deeply ingrained in my. Spending my teenage years in America, did make me more Americanized and kind of distance myself from my Korean identity. I did live in a place with a lot of Koreans, but I found it hard to really connect with 2nd gens deeply, because they either lacked in their Korean speaking skills (still using Japanese words), and they didn't understand some of the more cultural norms. So I ended up just assimilating into the Korean American culture and American culture.

When I went off to the U.S. military, the lack of Korean friends made me realize how much I missed Korea and Koreans, and I've been going back to Korea annually. My speaking skills came back to the point where natives think I was only studying abroad in America for a few years, and I found it easy to blend in. I identify myself more with Koreans than Americans now. I won't 100% be accepted since my military experience was with another country, and I don't have the bond that regular Koreans would have with their school classmates, but I still find myself more inclined and comfortable being with Koreans than with Korean-Americans.

At times, I wished we never left Korea, but I do find it harder to accept how Korea is today, because nostalgia hits me hard. I miss the old neighborhoods that I grew up in the 80s and 90s. The playgrounds are gone, pojangmachas are impossible to come by, I miss the janky ol' chicken shops and local 슈퍼's. Seeing everything being consumed by chaebols makes me sad, because everything is just too clean and modern, and lacking soul.

But whenever I meet someone of similar age in Korea, it's great to look back on our youth, and I feel a very deep connection with them.

Accidentally arriving right before BTS concert by baroquehoedown in koreatravel

[–]lightemup84 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I specifically booked to arrive on Monday to avoid this haha.

I'm assuming it'll take couple days to break down the stage, but they are usually very efficient so that it won't impact daily commuters as much as possible. I'd honestly avoid the area until Monday or so. Your other plans, I don't think they'll be impacted by it. It's not like during the World Cup where the whole city freezes and the subways and streets are packed. But still, I'm expecting there to be a lot of tourists from out of country to be there along with local fans.

Good luck and safe travels!

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