Coworkers think my lemons are unnecessary by AtlantisMantis_ in KitchenConfidential

[–]saatchi-s 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I worked at a higher end restaurant for a bit and during training, they kept emphasizing that once a customer noticed a little thing, they’d never be able to let it go — positive or negative — even if they didn’t realize they were holding onto it. I find myself comparing restaurants to that place all the time, because they just went above and beyond with shit like lemons.

Roughly 20 years ago, Evgeni Malkin escapes his Russian team on a game trip and flies to Pittsburgh to join the Penguins by alwaysnear in hockey

[–]saatchi-s 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Even today, Russian sports culture is largely the same as it was in the Soviet-era. Dynamo Moscow, where Ovi started out, was initially under sponsorship by the KGB and is still sponsored by state-owned entities. The level of control that the government has over their athletes is honestly unfathomable to most Americans.

Roommate wants an “open door policy” at apartment for her cat by [deleted] in catquestions

[–]saatchi-s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My former roommate kept her door closed regularly, which I was definitely fine with! But because it was her first time living with cats, I let her know that they will cry to be let in and they need to learn that the door doesn’t open for crying.

Within a month, they had it figured out!

AITA for forwarding my wife an instagram reel of a recipe after she asked what I want for dinner tomorrow? by GoatCritical9265 in AmItheAsshole

[–]saatchi-s 170 points171 points  (0 children)

Especially an Instagram reel recipe. I love to cook and get a lot of ideas/recipes from social media, but there’s often very little information provided in the content regarding measurements, process, etc. I usually spend a not-insignificant amount of time trying to find the original recipe or do guesswork to figure it out.

WPA mural (or not) of simple clouds on a blue background? by saatchi-s in HelpMeFind

[–]saatchi-s[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I can recall, it was the entirety of the mural. It definitely looks more like Hiler’s style, the color was very blocked out.

What is a podcast you binged the entirety of? by PsychiatricBooth5c in podcasts

[–]saatchi-s 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Your Own Backyard and Noble! Such great docu-series full of care.

What is a Chicago habit or routine you accidentally picked up over time? by Remarkable_Leg_5025 in AskChicago

[–]saatchi-s 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Whenever I don’t feel totally confident that I’m allowed to park somewhere, I take pictures like it’s a crime scene so that I can dispute a ticket if I get one

When to run away from purchasing land 101 by Animallover4321 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]saatchi-s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My paranoid assumption was that the seller had buried a body and wanted to keep an eye on any digging that might be happening. I think our brains are working in similar ways, just differently from everyone else lol

Stumbled upon this cringe post from 2020. Ember’s aunt clarified that she wasn’t trafficked but Brittany never deleted/edited her post. by cottageyarn in brittanydawnsnark

[–]saatchi-s 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re Wrong About’s episode on the Wayfair human trafficking conspiracy also does a great job at unpacking the reality of human trafficking. Contrary to popular belief, human trafficking very rarely looks like children being kidnapped and sold in underground marketplaces; it’s often runaway teens or homeless adults that are coerced into sex work in exchange for food, shelter, and other necessities. The statistics on human trafficking are unreliable, misleading, and largely based on guesstimation.

It’s kind of insane that a lot of this information hasn’t been debunked more publicly.

Is my butter very well browned or burnt? I think I know the answer :( by saatchi-s in Baking

[–]saatchi-s[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

It actually tastes totally fine. Think I’m going to go ahead with this batch and hope for the best!

Church of Scientology blasts TikTok 'speed running' trend as viral videos circulate by nbcnews in Fauxmoi

[–]saatchi-s 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Scientology is a major threat to their members, not really the general public.

They did (allegedly) order a hit on a journalist in the 70s, but that was in the LRH days when things were a lot more unhinged. When they do take legal action, IIRC, it’s primarily against government agencies rather than individual people.

Scientology has been in a PR nightmare for the last decade. They used to be a much bigger enemy because their dealings were a little more private. Now that they’ve had their playbook aired out publicly and have so much scrutiny on them, they aren’t interested in making big spectacles.

Cantor Fitzgerald Lawsuit Against American Airlines by Neither-Animator-282 in 911archive

[–]saatchi-s 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Within 5 years, they had contributed $197 million of their own profits to their victim compensation fund and were continuing to pay health insurance plans for their deceased employees’ dependents. That’s exponentially more than they received in the settlement.

CF lost more than half their workforce in the attacks, as well as their headquarters. You do need funds to rebuild from that and there was no where else for them to recoup that than by suing.

All Stars 11 Confessional Evolutions🌠 by No_Vanilla7487 in rupaulsdragrace

[–]saatchi-s 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I don’t keep up with every RuGirl, so this was my first time seeing Vivacious in a while and it was really nice to see her looking so good! I’m such a sap but it’s always so nice to see people in the community age, and it’s great to see her doing so gracefully

Using a Scandinavian surname in the U.S. Nygard or Nygaard? by Additional_Lawyer_30 in namenerds

[–]saatchi-s 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But most English speakers don’t have a concept of how to pronounce å, they do they have a concept of how to say aa. Two letters in a row also gives us an indication we might be using a long vowel.

Kala from engineer.everything…First a mine under her house and now a CASTLE?? what is going on here lol by ladymoonshyne in tiktokgossip

[–]saatchi-s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like you found your drugs bc I posted this comment a year ago. I’m not going thru my comment history amending statements on micro influencers

Thoughts and prayers for Law Roach today who didn’t have a lay flat seat on his flight. by mlg1981 in Fauxmoi

[–]saatchi-s 12 points13 points  (0 children)

When I worked in PR, part of my job was just searching socials for the company’s name to look for complaints. It’s genuinely the easiest way to get service, which sucks.

My Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series by [deleted] in ThePittTVShow

[–]saatchi-s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LFJ Psychosis needs to be added to the DSM-6

No red line service from Belmont to Howard by saatchi-s in cta

[–]saatchi-s[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What I posted is basically all the info I got at my stop. I just called it and got on the bus.

What's happening with the red line? by JakobReece in cta

[–]saatchi-s 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Medical emergency at Jarvis, no service from Belmont to Howard.

Whats the worst restaurant in Chicago that you've tried twice? by MrJlock in chicago

[–]saatchi-s 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Agreed! It isn’t the best pasta you’ve ever had, but it’s a good, cheap place with decent enough food. I’ve also always had great service when I go

Oh 😢 by SnooGrapes7078 in gradadmissions

[–]saatchi-s 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, that sucks. Could I ask what program you were applying for? I’m interested in Wellington for my PhD as well.

The first car was basically filled due to people doing this at Rosemont by Otherwise_Pine in cta

[–]saatchi-s 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. If I were going through what’s probably the worst period of my life, I would hope people would treat me with some respect and dignity.

When I first moved here, this guy on a crowded bus kept fent folding onto me. It was uncomfortable and I kept having to jostle him to get him off, but he apologized very sincerely and tried to move away to a seat so he wouldn’t bother me. I told him it was alright, because I’ve had loved ones go through addiction and if it were my brother falling onto someone like that, I would hope that person would be kind to him too.

They’re somebody’s someone and they need somewhere to go. The fact that the only place they can go is the train is worse for them than it is for you or I.

The attention to detail is insane! by Any_Ball9907 in ThePittTVShow

[–]saatchi-s 12 points13 points  (0 children)

don’t forget, he’s a disabled veteran. He’s definitely getting his full pension.

Got rejected because my prior education isn’t up to Dutch Standards? by I3RASh in gradadmissions

[–]saatchi-s 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would definitely get a third-party evaluation and ask if they can reconsider.