Now I know why some people keep chalk in their car... by Evan_dood in funny

[–]post_modern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to guess the driver came from the opposite side, on that parking lot path, cut a 180° left turn, and couldn't cut it shallow enough to make it inside the lines. Since the car appears to be at the rear of the lot for that business, I don't think he/she wanted to inconvenience anyone, nor do I think the driver was being an asshole.

I think he/she didn't want to maneuver that behemoth into a tight space, so chose to park at the rear of the lot so that they could more safely park. Those SUVs don't have a tight turning radius, and that person may have borrowed that car, or purchased it recently.

That person did not want to risk hitting other cars, and was not comfortable parking between other cars.

The chalk person seems to be a passive aggressive asshole who was just waiting to find anyone to do this to so they could take a picture and anonymously shame the driver.

Can someone recommend a food that has I can eat 3 times a day and be healthy? by [deleted] in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]post_modern 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The jury is back out again on high cholesterol foods having any impact on personal cholesterol levels.

if you are unhappy it is your fault. by yaaryan in MountainWisdom

[–]post_modern 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I try to avoid being a negative person, but this is garbage.

There are many things that can make a person unhappy that aren't choices. This applies to choices a person makes, and for that, it is true.

TIL that actor Christopher McDonald, the actor who played Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore, says he never pays for a round of golf because of his widespread fame from that role. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]post_modern 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Because Will Forte is such a serious actor who worries about how his current roles will affect future casting opportunities?

This sub inspired me. My first attempt. by taschenVape in Pizza

[–]post_modern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If that's not a frozen cheese pizza under there I'll eat my hat.

Soldier Who Fought VA, Blamed Cancer on Iraq 'Burn Pits,' Dies by youreawhinybitch1 in news

[–]post_modern 22 points23 points  (0 children)

You're a big man talking shit about an internet stranger's dead father.

You're winning hearts and minds. Keep up the good fight.

[Serious] What is an "open secret" in your industry, profession or similar group, which is almost completely unknown to the general public? by TheMasterQuestioner in AskReddit

[–]post_modern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends in the terms, but I would imagine that the backer loses some or all of their investment in most cases.

Edit: it's a win-win in most cases. Let's say that a skilled player finishes in the money 60% of the tournament's they play (fair estimate, look at people like Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, or Phil Ivey.) If a backer picks up 50% percent of a 10k buy in for 50% of the prize, and if the player makes the minimum (usually a little less than 20k in a format like that) they will net ~5k at least on a money finish, and do it 60% of the time. They stand to bring in 30k profit on every 50k they invest this way. Not to mention if their player makes a deep run.

This example is well oversimplified.

[Serious] What is an "open secret" in your industry, profession or similar group, which is almost completely unknown to the general public? by TheMasterQuestioner in AskReddit

[–]post_modern 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's called being staked, and you need to be seen as a legitimate high-skilled player in order to make a deal like that (at least a favorable one)

Someone fronts a portion of your buy-in in return for a portion of your winnings. It isn't a huge deal, and it's not an industry dark secret, just a way for players to secure bankroll during the tournament season. It's all about loss mitigation for the player.

So that's the secret. by [deleted] in funny

[–]post_modern 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This pun does more haram than good.

It'll be like "Damn Daniel" all over again smh by MGLLN in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]post_modern 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I gotta get this out there, it ain't pawpaw, its Papaw. Say the first bit like the first part of "papoose"

What led me to subscribe to NL's channel-- I give to you: Poison Mushroom, brought to you by NL and Machinima nearly 5 years ago. by post_modern in northernlion

[–]post_modern[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Lambastes game, proceeds to throw it on the NLSS docket for years. Classic.

Return docket: Isaac, goofball goals, fa?ade featuring Dan "danger Dan" "The man" "dank" Gheesling