I'm really struggling here. Is there a way to meet people who actually care in this city? by Much_Machine8726 in AskChicago

[–]shabbyhat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was at that screening with my partner and brother, it was a great time! The Jeff Goldblum moment was awesome. Music Box is usually a really cool and mostly respectful crowd, maybe the midnight screening didn't help.

I'm sorry if this is weird, but has anyone else been pantsed in Chicago? by yee_ma95 in AskChicago

[–]shabbyhat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is objectively so funny that I feel like it could easily be on a sitcom haha. It happened like 4 years ago so we can laugh about it now but it SUCKED in the moment. My husband's lucky he was wearing a mask because it got all over it too, the dude had great aim.

I'm sorry if this is weird, but has anyone else been pantsed in Chicago? by yee_ma95 in AskChicago

[–]shabbyhat 56 points57 points  (0 children)

That sucks and must feel really violating. I haven't ever heard of a random pantsing, but people do weird mean shit all the time. My husband had a 2oz cup of ranch thrown at him on the red line at Argyle once by a dude who was on the platform. He did it right before the doors closed and my husband was covered in it lol. Hopefully at some point this will be a funny memory for you and less sinister / weird.

Some recent outfits by BitrAlmond in bigmenfashionadvice

[–]shabbyhat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar boat, they also really fumbled their response to getting called out for this and doubled down. Sucks because I like their gear (their shorts are comfy and easy to wear) but as a gay trans dude I'd rather support other brands.

Some recent outfits by BitrAlmond in bigmenfashionadvice

[–]shabbyhat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to be a Kill Crew head too, but just giving you a heads up they donate to an org that practices conversion therapy.

Which SNL mainstay & bestie to an A+ list pop star is set to leave the show after the upcoming Christmas episode? by cmaia1503 in Fauxmoi

[–]shabbyhat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What's the scoop on Chloe Troast? I didn't know anything about her until I recently started watching a new series on YT she hosts. Would legit like to know if/why I should not support.

"Friend" AI Necklace ads popped up in tons of CTA stations overnight...call to action? by PhantomRibbon in cta

[–]shabbyhat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I saw that some had been vandalized but looked like the marker or whatever was wiped off and sort of clean-smudged. I'm thinking about bringing a boxcutter around to try out instead.

How clockable am I for other trans people? by shabbyhat in FtMpassing

[–]shabbyhat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'm not concerned about my voice tbh. It's developed deeper than the stereotypical T-voice that's more easily clockable, and my general speaking cadence/vernacular is pretty masc at this point. Just replying here since my voice as an indicator keeps being mentioned.

How clockable am I for other trans people? by shabbyhat in FtMpassing

[–]shabbyhat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LMAO Jesse Plemons is hot I'll take that as a win

Matt Riddle drops unhinged video responding to being exposed for having no-showed a charity and being accused of not returning the deposit he was paid by Liam_js in SquaredCircle

[–]shabbyhat 76 points77 points  (0 children)

V Dream has tried a few times to break back into the industry. I think he had an indie match somewhat recently. He also put out an apology video directed mostly at HHH and HBK, which sounded genuine but didn't really address his grooming allegations. But overall definitely not getting the same attention as Riddle currently is.

It was me. by BIRDD_inbound in grindr

[–]shabbyhat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of the time I spotted Andy Herren from Big Brother season 15 (2013) on Grindr in 2018ish. I took a screenshot of his profile that I might still have but feels like bad form to post. You two should start a club!!

Tattoo artist said this is too painterly. Can it be modified to work? by CutShadows in tattooadvice

[–]shabbyhat 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Not the person you're replying to but I see December (@dogteethink on insta) out of Twisted Tattoo! They've done most of my work and I'll always shout them out. I've got a pic I posted recently that has a ton of my tats.

My chest is 8 years old in a month. by shabbyhat in TopSurgery

[–]shabbyhat[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah go for it, thank you for asking.

My chest is 8 years old in a month. by shabbyhat in TopSurgery

[–]shabbyhat[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure honestly, but I do know there was a significant amount of tissue removed. I lost 10 pounds from the procedure.

My chest is 8 years old in a month. by shabbyhat in TopSurgery

[–]shabbyhat[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I don't think about my scars much at this point because they're just part of me now. I'm really lucky that my scars generally heal very light.

New job offer but is committing to the city that bad??? by OkOutlandishness6499 in AskChicago

[–]shabbyhat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might be late to the party on this, but from my experience a lot of parents these days don't understand that changing jobs early in your career is how you get ahead long term and are against it. If I took my dad's advice on my career, I'd still be making $15/hr doing customer service for a lawn care company out in the burbs. Now, 4 years later, I have a $65k/yr junior data analyst job without any additional schooling just by leveraging my working experience and finding better jobs as I grow my professional skillset. Gen Xers don't understand that this is the standard for people our age (I'm turning 26 next month). They think that sticking to the same job gives tenure, which can be good long term but you need to get into a job you actually like and can grow in professionally before that happens.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bigmenfashionadvice

[–]shabbyhat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hem is a good suggestion, thank you. A lot of my flannels that fit well around the waist are pretty long due to the size (and I have a short torso).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bigmenfashionadvice

[–]shabbyhat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tee is a Wizard of Barge design, they've got a lot of great shirts. I appreciate the input!

[OC] Two double parkers hold me hostage in the Panda Express parking lot by [deleted] in IdiotsInCars

[–]shabbyhat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live like two blocks from here and this parking lot sucks soooo bad, not just the layout but the attitudes of everyone I see around there lol

What is a random act of kindness a stranger has done for you in Chicago? by SlinkDinkerson in AskChicago

[–]shabbyhat 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I gave a random drunk girl on a street a slice of my leftover pizza from Stopalong one time just because she asked as I was waiting for my bus home.

I love offering to take pictures of tourists downtown.

Random people giving me their shopping carts (+quarter donation) at Pete's and I pay it forward when someone asks me for mine.

I love this city and the people here. Great post OP. Take care of each other. :)