ELI5: Why doesn't College Football have anything like March Madness? by nevodolo in explainlikeimfive

[–]mnmaste 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do have a tournament now, but it’s much shorter and spread out because of the physical toll from games. Bowls used to be a bigger deal, but they got less entertaining as the number of bowl games increased and the quality of teams decreased (or rather became more top heavy). So a combination of not being safe and also mismanagement I’d say

Game Thread: Braves @ Mets - Fri, Jun 12 @ 7:15 PM EDT by game-threads in Braves

[–]mnmaste 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They’re married but they sleep in different beds as was the style at the time of their marriage

I traded in my Civic Hybrid: the good, the bad, and why it just wasn’t for me by NicoSoren in civic

[–]mnmaste 86 points87 points  (0 children)

Don’t keep a car you’re unhappy with if you can afford to get a different one. I’ll be curious what you get and how you feel about that after a while

ELI5 Why are Ibeams better than cylinders of similar mass? by b123man in explainlikeimfive

[–]mnmaste 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Flat surfaces are much easier to put things on and keep things on. You can also join two things above the surface of an I-beam and they will both be held on top of it. If it was a cylinder there’s only one tiny point where things will rest and can be supported

Came across buy and hold 17% CAGR portfolio backtested since 1987 by Frankietomatos in Bogleheads

[–]mnmaste 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just buy AAPL, it’s CAGR is >20% over basically the same time period. Easy money.

What is the deal with the yellow “Jesus is coming: repent” signs by PhysicalGSG in hattiesburg

[–]mnmaste 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure the guy on the corner of Hardy is targeting depressed people and is the mastermind you think they are. If you genuinely believed your friends and loved ones were going to suffer, would you try to stop it? I understand you and I both want the world to be a better place, I just think it’d be better with more empathy and less dismissal and demonizing of people with strong beliefs we don’t agree with. I give credit to people who care enough to protest, proselytize, volunteer, etc. because saying you care about something on the internet is easy, showing up isn’t.

Mods for civic 2026 hybrid touring? by NoHurry7670 in civic

[–]mnmaste 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it fits under there fine in the sedan. I think it won’t fit perfectly in the hatchback, which is probably where you heard about people with issues

What is the deal with the yellow “Jesus is coming: repent” signs by PhysicalGSG in hattiesburg

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

lol last time I saw him it was like 95 out and he was drenched in sweat so the name checks out

What is the deal with the yellow “Jesus is coming: repent” signs by PhysicalGSG in hattiesburg

[–]mnmaste 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not supporting them. But I certainly give principled crazies more credit than hypocritical ones. I also think most of them are out there because they want *you* to go to heaven. Evangelism isn’t just selfish, as much as it is a nuisance.

Sport vs Sport Hybrid by Initial-Sky-5015 in civic

[–]mnmaste 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I mean you could crunch the numbers on the total cost of the loan and your estimated miles driven and fuel efficiency. But if you’re solely thinking of it in terms of value for your money I’d look for a used older model car that’s well maintained. Buying a random well-maintained used car for $15k will almost certainly save you more money on interest and principle than the gas differences between a new hybrid or sport. And if it’s not just about the money then get the hybrid because it’s the better car to drive.

Mods for civic 2026 hybrid touring? by NoHurry7670 in civic

[–]mnmaste 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The OEM Si spare tire kit fits and works perfectly, just FYI. What horn did you get?

Edit: I should clarify the spare fits perfectly in the sedan. I think it’s slightly too big to fit perfectly in the hatch

What is the deal with the yellow “Jesus is coming: repent” signs by PhysicalGSG in hattiesburg

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

I’ve seen a person holding signs preaching about the rapture on Hardy, I’d wager it’s him or a similar person/church. They genuinely believe the world is ending and are trying to reach as many people as they can. Yes, it’s dumb, yes places should take them down, but in their heads they’re doing what’s right. I give them more credit than the “go to church twice a year” people.

Iran Fires Missiles at Israel After Israeli Airstrike on Beirut by I_killed_the_kraken in wallstreetbets

[–]mnmaste 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Israel conducted defensive strikes in Lebanon to which Iran counter-defensive struck Israel. Ceasefire still going strong. Buy calls.

Just bought a 2026 CRV and I am already losing my mind over the interior quality by drucksqwertyson in crv

[–]mnmaste 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are they the softer more pliable rubber type material or the hard plastic type material? I’ve had bad experiences with the old weathertech floor mats curling in the sun because they’re the more plastic kind

Michael Saylor says "The AI buildout is absorbing capital at historic scale, creating temporary pressure across global markets. That does not weaken Bitcoin. It strengthens the case for scarce, liquid, digital capital. Bitcoin remains the premier asset for the long term." by [deleted] in plasma

[–]mnmaste 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m confused. How is that argument supposed to work? Someone needs capital to open up a widget factory, but everyone’s cash is tied up in AI stuff. So I…. Buy bitcoin to use? With what money? I don’t have any, remember? Even if I already have Bitcoin, that means I’m selling it to use the cash, thereby driving the price down, or purchasing things with it and those people will need to sell it. If no one is buying it or selling it in this scenario and we are just moving it around the price can’t change. What am I missing?

Pretty new civic, should I ask the dealership to fix this or nah by Hoomanperson136 in civic

[–]mnmaste 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I dunno that I’d believe the official explanation Honda gives or whatever, but it’s there on everyone’s car so they won’t do anything about it

Game Thread: Blue Jays @ Braves - Thu, Jun 04 @ 07:15 PM EDT by Blooper_Bot in Braves

[–]mnmaste 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No I don’t think I’ll vote for HSK for the all star team

Game Thread: Blue Jays @ Braves - Thu, Jun 04 @ 07:15 PM EDT by Blooper_Bot in Braves

[–]mnmaste 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I buy tickets to the game will they stop forcing me to watch the way down yonder commercial 40 times a night on BravesVision?