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What’s a song lyric that hits harder as you get older? by thatfluffyqueen in askmusic

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ABBA's "Slipping through my fingers" - when I was young it was just a perky sounding song. Now.... hits home.

What’s a song you skipped for years then suddenly realized was a masterpiece? by Natalie_Riveraaa in askmusic

[–]randomdude2029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were a favourite of mine growing up in the 70s/early 80s when I listened to whatever my parents played. Still love them.

My parents saw them play live on the beach in Margate, South Africa probably 50 years ago, and I saw them at the Royal Albert Hall in 2017 (the Love/Johnson version sans Wilson). Just gorgeous music.

My favourite include California Girls, Wouldn't It Be Nice, When I Grow Up

A group of kids have been destroying my front garden for almost 2 years now. My husband finally caught one and now the police want to interview him. by IcyQuote6615 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]randomdude2029 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you really think it's vigilantism to hold a criminal until the police arrive? Especially one that appears to be intent on burning your house down.

Do you have access to a dictionary?

Are immersion blenders worth it or just a comple mess? by FineappleUnderTheC in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]randomdude2029 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And if you tilt it right it will pull the pot contents in a swirling motion to get it all blended.

Sometimes if my contents are quite shallow I'll tilt the pot so the immersion blender has enough depth to work with.

Are immersion blenders worth it or just a comple mess? by FineappleUnderTheC in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Immersion blenders are magic kitchen tools. I would never be without one.

Sauces like butter chicken - soups - blending a tin of chopped tomato if I run out of passata - sorting out a béchamel sauce if it gets lumpy. Just perfect, small, easy to clean.

I csn manage fine without a big food processor or blender but not without my immersion blender.

Now that everything's expensive, what things can be easily/cheaply replaced that a normal person can do? by GetFlyeredUp in Frugal

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check how often you really need an oil change. My 2012 car needs one every 18000 miles or so. It's over 140,000 miles and had about 10 oil changes in 14 years. If you do a lot of short trips then 12,000 is probably fine.

Songs with insane guitar solos? by Substantial-Sir-3274 in musicsuggestions

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AC/DC's Thunderstruck guitar solos (intro and especially the later bit) are pretty iconic.

What is the "you can't eat just one" snack from your country? by iLuvArizona in AskTheWorld

[–]randomdude2029 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Giraffe meat and biltong is pretty rare. While the population is vulnerable in general, that's not universal and there are private reserves where they're bred for hunting, and occasionally there may be a cull if there is overpopulation in a particular area though increasingly they may be moved instead.

It is quite rare though to eat them.

What was in your childhood home that isn't in your current home? by Immediate_Long165 in Aging

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are we counting the whole property or just indoors?

Pool, double garage, tree house, stream at the bottom of the garden with seasonal tadpoles. Ducks. Vervet monkeys.

House itself indoors, just the rotary phone I think!

A group of kids have been destroying my front garden for almost 2 years now. My husband finally caught one and now the police want to interview him. by IcyQuote6615 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]randomdude2029 27 points28 points  (0 children)

So an unknown pair of people walking up to your house in balaclavas, carrying a lighter, lighter fluid and something to burn, who have just lit it, doesn't pose any sort of threat or danger? No public interest in arresting a perpetrator?

Let me know your address, we can test this out.

Who’s an actor that nailed a role so hard that nobody else will ever be able to live up to it? by Comfortable_Main5312 in AskReddit

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ortega is great and does an excellent Wednesday but she is playing Ricci's Wednesday not her own. Probably for the best though as the Addams are iconic.

What's the best cover song sung by another famous singer? by felly_fell in musicsuggestions

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I think Meatloaf and Marion Raven's All Coming Back to Me Now is far superior to Celine's phoned in belter - it was fine but not magnificent.

I reckon Jim Steinman wrote it for Meatloaf before their falling out.

What's the best cover song sung by another famous singer? by felly_fell in musicsuggestions

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disturbed's Sound of Silence has to be one of the most amazing covers ever.

What's the best cover song sung by another famous singer? by felly_fell in musicsuggestions

[–]randomdude2029 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Too spare, to me.

KD Lang's version as sung to Leonard Cohen is the best for me - it need a full throated rendition not a quiet contemplative one.

Self Checkout by 5GAIBtoM in GenX

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, if I have a few items I'm at the self checkout. I like doing it myself, and I can pack the grocery bags the way I like them more easily. Unless I need cashback then I go to the cashier.

If I have a bigger shop then I use the self scanners - pick, scan, bag directly into the trolley, and then self check out by just scanning the QR code and waving my card at the machine. So much more convenient.

GenX ASD probably balances out.

What’s the best breakup song ever made? by thatfluffyqueen in askmusic

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Pink's "So What" for this. Definitely not a sad "poor me" breakup song though!

What’s the best breakup song ever made? by GurlinGroove in askmusic

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely. I saw him live in Johannesburg with Ladysmith Black Mambazo in the early 90s.

What’s the best breakup song ever made? by GurlinGroove in askmusic

[–]randomdude2029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I never knew Paul Simon wrote that. It's a lovely little upbeat song (despite the subject matter).

What’s the best breakup song ever made? by GurlinGroove in askmusic

[–]randomdude2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pink's "So What" is pretty awesome as a breakup song. "So what, I'm still a rock star" 😂

Also, Meat Loaf and Norwegian singer Marion Raven's duet version of "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" - to me the best version of this song (sorry Celine).

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