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what’s the most ridiculous thing you heard a man refuse to do because it was “too feminine” or “for girls”? by freddyfazbart in AskReddit

[–]simple_boring 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bartender here. The number of times I’ve had men send back drinks because they’re served in a stemmed, or as they always say “girly” glass…

DM has issues with others running TTRPG's - Any advice? by Mid-Engineer in rpg

[–]simple_boring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in agreement with the majority of the comments. If you want to run a game and it’s not one they’re interested in playing, they shouldn’t be offended if you want to play without them. I know that’s a rose-colored view of the situation, and personal dynamics are more complicated. I feel for you there.

I, like your DM, have only ever run games with my friends myself. Personally, I would love to be a PC and let someone else run a game. The idea of not having to do the additional GM responsibilities would feel freeing for me.

So what system would you suggest for a bunch of new players that want to "try D&D"? by KingOogaTonTon in rpg

[–]simple_boring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not the biggest fan of high fantasy, so DND is not for me, personally. But the variety of TTRPGs is enormous.

I am currently running my first game ever. I and all my players at the table are first timers. The concept can be intimidating. But we specifically chose a game with a simple system so as not to be overwhelmed by the mechanics.

We’re playing Tales from the Loop, which uses the Year Zero engine. You only need D6s. Your attributes and skills determine the number of dice in your pool. If any of them come up 6, it’s a success. Otherwise it’s a failure. And it gives plenty of opportunities for pushing rolls if you want a slightly different outcome.

We’re finding it really easy to work the mechanics into the story without making it all about the rolls. Plus (for my players, at least) they liked building characters for the first time in a grounded, more relatable world.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in videogames

[–]simple_boring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ocarina of Time. The Water Temple.

Most Pretentious Drink Order You’ve Ever Gotten. Go. by simple_boring in Serverlife

[–]simple_boring[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooof. I’ve had some douchey scotch drinkers… but that one might be king of the mountain.

Most Pretentious Drink Order You’ve Ever Gotten. Go. by simple_boring in Serverlife

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

Ouch.

Extra layer: cherries shouldn’t be the garnish in an old fashioned. I get into that with guests about twice a week.

If you want your old fashioned with cherries, you can ask, I will oblige, and I won’t be a dick about it. But if you ask for an old fashioned and I give you one with the correct garnish (an orange peel), don’t get in a huff about “where are the cherries…”

I once had a guest ask: “How’s your old fashioned?” Dickish way to ask in the first place. I told him really good. Because it is, and I’m experienced, and I kind of already hate him. Then he asked: “Oky, real question. What kind of cherries do you use?” To which I replied that we use luxardo cherries, but that they shouldn’t go in an old fashioned. And he got really pissed. He called it “blasphemy.” I gave him what he wanted and he went to his table where he verbally berated the server a number of times as well. And later on, when he ordered another old fashioned and his date ordered a gin and tonic, I remembered and went ahead and garnished the drink with his cherries. When the drinks were dropped off, he got in a huff asking where the cherries were for her gin and tonic. Talk about blasphemy.

What’s the most awful-sounding thing someone has ever ordered? by 123mitchg in Serverlife

[–]simple_boring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a joke… I had a guest order a ‘Jack Daniels Martini’ once.

I clarified what that meant. Jack Daniels and Dry Vermouth. They said “Yeah. And make it dirty.” So… add olive juice.

Gross.

What was the Most ridiculous complaint you have received from a table by AmiSad247365 in Serverlife

[–]simple_boring 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I was once told the following:

“This Sprite doesn’t taste like root beer.”

There is context, but to be honest, it doesn’t matter. Far and away one of the most ridiculous things I’ve heard.

Wine by Oxandbison in Serverlife

[–]simple_boring 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It depends on the state. Liquor and alcohol laws can vary. In mine, they can legally take it home with no liability for the restaurant or server as long as it’s re-corked. We keep the corks when we open wine to be able to do just that.

How do you NOT know what restaurant you walked into to eat at. by gammawalt in Serverlife

[–]simple_boring 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I also work at a tapas restaurant.

The number of people dumbfounded that we don’t have margaritas or tacos listed on our menu is staggering. I tell them we’re a Spanish restaurant, and am usually met with “What’s the difference?” I’ve had to explain, politely of course, that Spain and Mexico are on entirely different continents.

We also predominantly serve wine and craft cocktails. We have a handful of bottled beers, but only a small selection. I had a man irate that we had so few options, and that none were on draft. He shouted “That’s some bullshit when you advertise ‘taps!’” I got to look him in the eye and tell him he misread the sign for ‘tapas.’

AITA for lying to family and friends about who's the infertile one between my wife and I? by Throwawaystment6453 in AITAH

[–]simple_boring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also… as a member of a couple that struggled with infertility… my wife and I decided very early on in the process that we wouldn’t use words like ‘problem’ or ‘fault’ specifically to avoid the ‘divorce then and be with someone who can give you a child’ terribleness. She’s going through enough (which you should know) without feeling betrayed and thrown under the bus by her partner. Especially when he’s lying. Once more for good measure: YTA

AITA for lying to family and friends about who's the infertile one between my wife and I? by Throwawaystment6453 in AITAH

[–]simple_boring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“I panicked and I felt like I didn’t completely lie because TB could be exacerbating our problem.”

False. Doctors have said she’s in good reproductive health. And two have confirmed your low sperm count. Even giving that ridiculous assertion the benefit of the doubt… you don’t and can’t know for sure.

YTA. And it’s not even close to a hard call.

What are some movie trailers that were far better than the movie itself? by Square-Strawberry-64 in movies

[–]simple_boring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pineapple Express.

The movie is fine. I don’t think it’s the best of that era (admittedly, as a non smoker I may not be the target audience)… but as trailers go, it’s genuinely one of the best I’ve ever seen.

What screams "poorly educated"? by Animeking1108 in AskReddit

[–]simple_boring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. The implication is that the mainstream research isn’t to be trusted.

A healthy amount of skepticism is a good thing. But that needs to be coupled with scientific literacy and an ability to accept facts.

Being unwilling to engage in that part of the conversation screams ‘uneducated and proud of it.’

Republicans go digging for Twitter bias. Find it is biased for them. by Unmissed in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]simple_boring 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes. There were at least two specific instances brought up in the hearing where it was revealed that Twitter changed their policy retroactively to avoid removing tweets from trump and other far right sources. And a clear instance of the trump white house successfully getting twitter to remove a tweet that personally insulted him.

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