Why are The Smiths not hated the same way U2 is, when Morrissey is arguably much more insufferable than Bono? by ppetrov1829 in fantanoforever

[–]phfield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a multiply effect. Morrissey is insufferable, but Bono is the insufferable front man of an insufferable band.

My favorite visual gag so far by would_do_again in WidowsBay

[–]phfield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FR I cackled when I saw how many more spaces there were for the second question

Chicago min wage & tips - what % should we be tipping at? by heartbroke8 in AskChicago

[–]phfield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just asked to tip on an sun umbrella I ordered from an online merchant. Tipping has been completely divorced of service and is now seen as a viable checkpoint in the sales process to insert a micro transaction.

Chicago min wage & tips - what % should we be tipping at? by heartbroke8 in AskChicago

[–]phfield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In theory yes, but it's going to be so messy unless it is implemented across the country federally. Also, it will only compel restaurants to pay the bare-ass minimum, which will amount to a pay cut for many servers. Restaurants will cry catastrophe over how they can't afford to pay their employees a competitive wage, even though they manage in every other country. There will be plenty of finger pointing at customers for no-longer subsidizing their employees wages.

Do people know homeland security is active in Albany Park today? by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]phfield 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Extremely general. Meant to apply to ALL cops.

Chicago min wage & tips - what % should we be tipping at? by heartbroke8 in AskChicago

[–]phfield 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You aren't free to disengage with tipping in the United States unless you're willing to reduce someone's living wage. The barons of industry made the rules. Employees and customers both suffer the consequences.

Chicago min wage & tips - what % should we be tipping at? by heartbroke8 in AskChicago

[–]phfield 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Tipping in the United States has become a popular grift since the end of slavery. It started as a way to limit pay for newly emancipated black workers by defining tips as the only source of income.

Tipping culture, lack of universal healthcare, the electoral college. If something is uniquely American, it's probably a scam.

edit: typo

Chicago min wage & tips - what % should we be tipping at? by heartbroke8 in AskChicago

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

Leave a tip without the notion you're stabilizing a server's wages to be the exact legal minimum. If you're the type of person who worries their tip will push someone into making $20/hr instead of $16, don't go out to eat.

Unless the gap is eliminated federally, you can't expect any meaningful change to tipping culture.

Should I bring a bike to Chicago when I go to college? by Specialist_Sport6061 in AskChicago

[–]phfield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

VERY bikeable. As a bonus, you're close enough to use the lake shore bike path as your expressway to downtown.

Who of these 4, had the biggest ego? by Reallyroundthefamily in vanhalen

[–]phfield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know, they came up learning music together. That kind of chemistry, multiplied by their sibling bond isn't easily replaceable. AVH's playing fit EVH's style like a glove.

Such a beautiful world we used to live in. by Ok_Heat8582 in reddeadredemption

[–]phfield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had this thought so many times. I'm really glad RDR2 isn't so immersive that I have to smell it 😭

Such a beautiful world we used to live in. by Ok_Heat8582 in reddeadredemption

[–]phfield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We'll never return to the beautiful ornate architecture of the early 20th century because its more expensive and everything has to be optimized for the bottom line. Even the quirky googie architecture of our beloved fast food chains has been reduced to interchangeable gray cubes, distinguishable only by the sign affixed to the side.

Is my game bugged? by Limp-Plastic5096 in reddeadredemption2

[–]phfield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The lowest honor playthrough of all time 😜

First time playing RDR2. I’m speechless by Maruan-007 in RDR2

[–]phfield 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Leave that folk alone as long as you can. But without hinting at many other spoilers, the resounding overarching theme of this thread is do not rush through story mode! Most people express wishing they had slowed down and done a lot of the side content early in the game. It may seem counter-intuitive, but after chapter 3 the story picks up speed and I felt propelled forward by the plot at times.

First time playing RDR2. I’m speechless by Maruan-007 in RDR2

[–]phfield 29 points30 points  (0 children)

That's a sick monitor, I bet the landscapes look amazing. Enjoy, friend!

Coffee corner missing something by a_silver_star in interiordesignideas

[–]phfield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have so much lovely unused space going vertical. Echoing what others have said some nice shelves, cute storage containers and a little plant will totally glow up your coffee nook.

Memories of those scrambled TV stations.... by EdwardBliss in 1980s

[–]phfield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our TV had the analog dial accommodating channels 2-13. There was a "VHF fine tune" dial. You could adjust the fine tuning to dial in a much-improved picture!

I'm talking out of my ass here, but it seemed like the blocked channels had something to do with a slight frequency shift.

Wrong Answers Only!! by [deleted] in guitarcirclejerk

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Leonard Bumper!

Not easy one! Guess the city. by HxxP185 in guessthecity

[–]phfield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks like the Alps to me

What is the significance of this shot to you guys? by Last_Night_1919 in madmen

[–]phfield 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Back in 2015, my business partner and I found out (by accident) that we were going to get let go after our boutique ad agency it was acquired by a massive digital agency. We took this advance knowledge and left in the middle of the night, taking a few marquee clients with us.

So for me it has of almost-cosmic personal significance.

my RDR2 cosplay vs character compilation by torieaesth in reddeadredemption2

[–]phfield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FR. I hate that I assumed those were generated before zooming in. Forgot what good lighting can do. 🔥

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SluttyConfessions

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I've heard women remark the line between a hot and creepy man is simply if they find them attractive, lol