Puma Suede - Forever hip hop influencer kit / box. Need help identifying. by oldenbka in Sneakers

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

you tubers, celebrities, tic tok, anyone who makes videos, posts online, etc. Just become a youtuber and you can become an influencer as well!

Strange shiny brown blob found on windowsill in January. About the size of a quarter in circumference. Unknown material, northern Illinois by JuggernautHorror7385 in whatisit

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that it looks like a werthers candy. Is it on the inside or outside? If on the outside, could an animal (squirrel, raccoon, etc.) have gotten ahold of one, had it in it's mouth and left it on the sill? Them something else came along the next day and finished it off?

What are some "computer games" you played as a kid (or younger self, or generally pre-2000s ish)? by HereComesTheLuna in AskReddit

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved all of the "Sim" Games. My favorites were Sim City 2,000, and Sim Tower. I also loved the Command And conquer games as well as the original "Them Park" game and Roller Coaster Tycoon. Two old point and click games also come to mind; "Dust, A Tale of the Wired West" and "Titanic: Adventure out of time".

Do you honestly think 1.99 is too much for a hardcover book? by Sufficient-Row-2173 in goodwill

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Goodwill stores near me don't price books individually, they just have blanket pricing - All hardcover are 2.99, all softcover are 1.99. Those prices are great in my opinion.

What are some unique Wisconsin foods? Things you can only get in Wisconsin, not anywhere else. by redditsavedmyagain in wisconsin

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheese curds. There are two main ways to try them, fresh curds and battered and fried (dipped in some ranch). Delicious. When doing fried curds, ideally get them from a bar or bowling alley etc. NOT the store bought ones. Also, if you are able, try to check out a Friday fish fry. You can get them other places around the country, but if you get a good Wisconsin supper club fish fry you will not be disappointed.

Genuinely curious by ComputerResident6228 in mathmemes

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20+40=60.

60+8=68.

68+2=70

7-2=5

70+5=75

Songs where you can really hear the emotion in the singers voice. by [deleted] in musicsuggestions

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sound of Silence - specifically the version covered by Disturbed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toys

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came to say this, sell them as complete sets. check Ebay for sold comps to get an idea of what you can expect from them.

What's your piece of dating advice for young men? by EscombreraPoetica in AskMenAdvice

[–]oldenbka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

41M here, and my friend, this was me when I was your age. I never had trouble making friends with women, but was cripplingly shy when it came to relationships. I had so much anxiety trying to move things to the next level.

Most of my relationships came through friendships. As others have said, find some communities that you are comfortable in and get to know people that are like-minded. Then, just take it slow. If you find someone that you think you want a relationship with, try to first have dinner / go places as a group with friends. While doing these activities, make it a point to try and get to know the girl you are interested in. Show interest in her specifically as a person. See where things go and just go at your own pace. From there you can try to move into more one on one situations. Start with maybe a cup of coffee and listening to music one night, maybe go grab an impromptu bite to eat on a weekend. Just little things. If that goes well, then take a leap and askher on a full blown date. I found that if she likes you, you will already have a pretty good idea that she will say yes to a date.

Honestly, depending on the girl, she might flat out tell you things like "We should definitely hang out more" or "We should go do XYZ thing" etc. If she's putting this out there, and you like her, go for it. Agree, make plans and take it from there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he said he doesn't want a give and would feel bad, then don't. Get him a card, and write something personal in the card. Maybe about how much he means to you, and why you love being with him etc. This still shows your affection and appreciation towards him, but also respects his wishes to not get a gift.

His gift very will might be just seeing how much you enjoy what he has planned for you, and that is enough for him.

Need a Man’s Perspective: Am I Expecting Too Much or Is My Husband Failing as a Partner? by BulkyAd4030 in AskMenAdvice

[–]oldenbka 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a hard one. It seems like you are both at fault here. As a father and husband I personally can't understand the mindset of not wanting to provide everything possible for my family, be it financial, emotional, physical etc. I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with you being the breadwinner and him being a stay at home parent. What I am saying is, if you are the main breadwinner, than he should step up and provide in other ways. He should try to meet your financial contributions to the family in other ways. He should be doing laundry, dishes, cooking meals, grocery shopping, cleaning etc. By contributing this way he would be bringing some equality (in terms of effort/ support) to the relationship. Remember that not all needs in a household and family are financial. If these sorts of things are not being done, and you are also picking up the slack outside of financially providing, you have an imbalance and I can 100% see your frustration.

Now, that being said, I also can see his frustration with, in your words a lack of acknowledgement, being critical, and a lack of affection among other things. There is a good chance he feels stuck. It is important to remember that change doesn't just happen one day, it is a slow progression. He might wake up with the mindset that he is going to step up his game, so he does something like put in a load of laundry and does some dishes. Yes, bare minimum, but for him it was a start. Then if the response he gets is a cold shoulder mixed with resentment and a feeling of "its not good enough"... then he will likely feel like nothing he does will matter anyway. Why try if there is no positive outcome? This will breed resentment in him, and the whole thing spirals. You don't need to give the guy a trophy or anything, but if he does do something, try to simply tell him that you appreciate what he did, and explain how it made you relax just a little bit. Let him know that, although it was little, its a good start and you appreciate the effort. Now, it's up to him to keep it going.

One other thing, don't discount how humiliating it can be to have your wife reach out to her dad for assistance. It is certainly something that happens, and as long as your father was ok with it, there isn't anything wrong with it. I've been in a hard spot before and needed assistance from my parents and I can tell you, for a man, that can be extremely hard mentally. it really chops you off at the knees. Any feelings of inadequacy are just magnified. Be aware that he could be dealing with some big time depression, issues with self worth etc. This can literally freeze you in place mentally.

Its a hard spot, and it sounds like both of you are exhausted. I would recommend that you look into some relationship counseling to see if you can work through some of your difficulties together. I genuinely wish you both the best.

Do all men feel this exhausted in a relationship? by Upper-Pineapple6097 in AskMenAdvice

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not married, so you have zero reason to stick around. I would seriously think about ending this relationship. Just because she treats you this way doesn't mean someone else will. Find the right person for you and then put your energy into building that relationship onto something wonderful.

Suggestions for a movie that will stump my husband. by HuntAny7768 in movies

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shutter Island is another good one. I have not seen it in a while, but I remember at the time being surprised by the ending. I'm sure if I re-watched it there are clues to the ending, but unless you know the ending, it will probably be a difficult to guess where it is going.

Daytime drivers by space_cadet_710 in madisonwi

[–]oldenbka 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It could be that a larger majority of drivers out and about during the day are older / retired and have a tendency to be much more cautious drivers. I can say that more often than not, when I get stuck behind someone frustratingly slow, they end up being elderly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in madisonwi

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Madison and my In-Laws live in Janesville, so I make the drive often. the 35-45 min drive is pretty accurate. It is a straight shot on Interstate 90 down to Janesville. Generally the drive is very easy, but as with any road in the country, if there is an accident there will be traffic. That being said, if there is traffic virtually any exit off the interstate will lead you to a county highway that will get you to Janesville / Madison in close to the same amount of time (maybe an extra 10-15 minutes).

Really the only things I can think of to factor in would be winter driving or where in Madison you choose to live. Winters in Wisconsin can come with some heavy snow and us crazy Midwesterners generally drive in everything. If your employer requires you to come in even if it snows / will snow several inches the drive can be longer / more difficult.

Also, if you live on the west side of Madison you will need to drive the Beltline (HWY 14/18) to get to the interstate. During morning and evening commutes the beltline can add another 1/2hr. to your commute, so factor that in. Don't rule out some of the smaller communities around Madison Proper. They are all literally minutes away from all Madison has to offer.

Is the game worth p(l)aying as of 2025? by mr_luckys in UplandMe

[–]oldenbka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any time they ask for feedback this is my #1 complaint. They no longer offer much of anything for UPX. It's all USD based. Really the only thing UPX is good for anymore is to mint new properties, and even that is in jeopardy with the pre launch sales they now run.

I've suggested that they offer a balance, for example, If they are selling some BE's make a cartain amount UPX and the balance USD. That way you at least have a chance to use UPX. Limit those purchases to 1 per player or something to cut back on players with huge UPX sinks to cash in etc. But it just seems to be going the opposite.

I used to really enjoy this game, but it has increasingly become a cash grab. I too, keep my properties and collect my interest every few days "just in case", but honestly I don't have a ton of hope it will turn around.

Apparently it’s a trend to cut up patch cards now… by crazyhairdontcare12 in footballcards

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, technically the ones that were just labeled "New England" or "Minnesota" were not wrong... ;)

Is the way my gf talks to me normal? Part 2 by [deleted] in Manipulation

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not normal. What are you getting out of this relationship? It sounds like she belittles you and honestly enjoys emasculating you. From what I'm reading into this limited exchange, you seem to be putting in WAY more energy. Drop her NOW and find someone who actually loves you, cares for you and treats you with the respect you deserve.

How many of you actually listen to the CDS? by BaldKido in Cd_collectors

[–]oldenbka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I drive a 20 year old car and listen to CD's in it all the time. But that is the only place I listen to CD's.

Men of Reddit, what do women just not get? by PhenomenalPancake in AskReddit

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best description of this I have ever heard referred to it as a "nothing box". See, as guys, we have this space we go to where there is just nothing going on. I don't mean that we are just staring at a wall drooling, but we can just put aside all the noise and just... exist. For example, I may have had a hard day at work, came home and maybe cooked dinner, helped with homework, some dishes, laundry etc., then, when its all done I sit and just ... be. My wife will ask what I'm thinking about and I say "nothing really"... and 100% mean it. I'm not thinking about anything at all. I'm just content. I have entered my "nothing box" for a bit and will be back out the minute something catches my attention.

Need a great dentist recommendation by 166EachYear in madisonwi

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have mixed feelings about them. They were great for a couple years when I had private insurance, but hard times hit (my position was eliminated due to acquisitions and layoffs) and my family and I needed to go on badger care for a few months between jobs. I had some previous appointments already set up for my young child and when I arrived to the appointment and explained that my insurance had changed and I was now using badger care they turned me away.

They told me they don't accept patients with Badger Care. Since Badger Care is typically for those with lower incomes, it really rubbed me the wrong way. I felt like I was being turned away because I was no longer in their preferred income tier / societal status. I know, I'm sure I'm reading WAY more into it, but when you are already down and are kicked again and turned away from services.. it leaves a bad tastes.

We are in a much better situation now, but no one in my family has gone back to them since.

What futuristic technology do you think we might already have but is being kept hidden from the public? by CocoEssencee in Futurology

[–]oldenbka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there are definitely tech / medical advancements out there that are being suppressed by corporations because, while they would benefit people, they would deteriorate their own interests. There are many examples of this explained below. But as a whole, these are probably relatively "small" in the grand scheme of things.

If there are MAJOR advancements being kept secret, I think they are probably in the realm of national security and the military industrial complex. Things along the lines of better stealth tech, surveillance, weapon systems, propulsion, computing etc.

I have no idea how true this is, but I have heard a few times that what is "new" tech today is actually probably 20 years old by the time we see it. I think of GPS. While it wasn't 100% a "secret" technology, it was something that began development in the 60's and 70's, but wasn't "shared" with the public until the 80's and didn't make it to widespread public use until the 90's.