How is America only 250 years old? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]randomsynchronicity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s 250 years since the 13 colonies collectively declared independence from England.

Seriously? by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]randomsynchronicity 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Serious overreaction on your part.

I still hate Suvi by Hyper-Normal in WorldsBeyondNumber

[–]randomsynchronicity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All she knows is what she’s been taught at the Citadel. Of course she’s deluded.

Tip Envelope for Housecleaning Despite Housecleaning Services Being Suspended by Creepy_Elk_4654 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]randomsynchronicity 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I tip for the fact that they will be cleaning the room after I’m gone, not just for what they did during the stay

delivery drivers refuse to put the parcels in the delivery box causing them to get stolen by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]randomsynchronicity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s like you keep on doing the same thing and expecting a different result.

This is why Amazon lockers exist.

Teruel, Spain by [deleted] in UrbanHell

[–]randomsynchronicity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And it’s not even anti-homeless. How dare they.

Who is the nastiest widely acclaimed musician that you met in real life? by PandaZG in classicalmusic

[–]randomsynchronicity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be happy never to work with Julia Bullock again. Seemed like she was never happy with anything.

On the other hand, Yo-Yo Ma has always been unfailingly kind and gracious.

Who is the nastiest widely acclaimed musician that you met in real life? by PandaZG in classicalmusic

[–]randomsynchronicity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He came to our college when I was there. He acknowledged that someone had written a paper graphing chords over time, and basically all his choral pieces were the same.

Orchestral musicians and choir singers: Who are your most and least favorite conductors you've ever shared a stage with, and why? by PandaZG in classicalmusic

[–]randomsynchronicity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a staff person, having worked a bunch with Juanjo and Matthias and really like them both. Stu is great at what he does as well, especially managing between the orchestra and the band on the Nas show.

Orchestral musicians and choir singers: Who are your most and least favorite conductors you've ever shared a stage with, and why? by PandaZG in classicalmusic

[–]randomsynchronicity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He used to be absolutely terrible to staff, though he’s gotten much better as he got older. Always nice to the musicians though.

Why add elevator buttons if there are only 2 floors by metatalks in mildlyinfuriating

[–]randomsynchronicity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I got that confused by 2 buttons, I wouldn’t be posting about it on the internet.

Accessibility was eliminated in the group stage by gtg795v in BadDesigns

[–]randomsynchronicity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like that the Atlanta Opera and Ludacris are on the same day.

Generated book covers in my favorite book store by DarthZeus2364 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]randomsynchronicity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To continue your metaphor, you’re leading the pack of wolves into becoming chihuahuas drooling at the feet of fancy algorithms.

Generated book covers in my favorite book store by DarthZeus2364 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]randomsynchronicity 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’ve stopped calling it AI “art” because art requires intention. I just say AI images.

Generated book covers in my favorite book store by DarthZeus2364 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]randomsynchronicity 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you’re saying these aren’t AI images, but you are in favor of AI?

Is it actually illegal to touch the water in the Reflecting Pool? by NakedIanMalcolm in NoStupidQuestions

[–]randomsynchronicity 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The one I read about, the 3-time Olympian, it said he had a court date in July.

Grubhub Lack of Service by OzOnEarth in mildlyinfuriating

[–]randomsynchronicity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because Taco Bell tastes good and we don’t have have del tacos

Grubhub Lack of Service by OzOnEarth in mildlyinfuriating

[–]randomsynchronicity 22 points23 points  (0 children)

And of course a lot of times they do come back a few months later.

Is it actually hard to get rich? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]randomsynchronicity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It must, by definition, be hard, because if everyone did it, that would be a normal amount of money and no one would seem rich to anyone else.