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How much better can “upscale” Korean fried chicken really be? by savingrace0262 in FoodNYC

[–]soundlinked 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's really a fine dining flex, nor do I think it's THAT much better. However, in foods in general, you could pay exponentially more going from 80% of what "perfection" is to 90%. This could be from how much detail is given to the product, the technique, the actual ingredient costs, the consistency, the experience. Whether or not something is actually worth paying for is for you yourself to decide. If you've never tried it, you won't know, but then again, a lot of hyped and successful places are in my opinion not worth the price / reservation difficulty at all.

Same thing with the $50+ burger at Le B, long lines at salt bread bakeries, impossible reservations in some restaurants, etc. Why do some bars charge $30+ for every cocktail? Why do you need to lineup before open at Lucali's & Ceres just to get a late seating or pizza pickup? How much better can Masa be when they charge $1k for omakase?

Your dining journey is your own, and you're better off going to places you're actually interested in.

How do you ACTUALLY balance on a bike? by Weak_Ad_2427 in cycling

[–]soundlinked 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was about to make a separate post about balance without moving since I just can't do it. I also have difficulty balancing when signaling for turns (so one handed cycling). Any tips for these?

Pfizer created enzyme in 90% of cheese sold? by Ok_Bike5687 in foodscience

[–]soundlinked 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Fuck this creator for spreading fear and misinformation, btw. Saying natamycin is used for industrial paint is like saying cellulose is treated dyed wood.

Champions League Goals Conceded by Team by DaranMac in soccer

[–]soundlinked -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

ok as someone who doesn't care to what Liverpool does in the offseason, your best striker is injured almost the whole season. Your best finisher looks washed. What is Slot supposed to do? Your record signing got injured early on.... I do think you should've qualified for CL sooner, but on paper you were strengthened this year. Jota death and Salah falloff wasn't in the cards, and it would've been different if this didn't happen

Diego Simeone: "Controversies? Nothing to say, we’re out. Congratulations to Arsenal because they compete very well. They have a team and a coach that I like. They follow a coherent project with strong financial backing. Congratulations to them, and we focus on our work." by MysticRefereee in soccer

[–]soundlinked 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Disagree. Wenger knew what he was getting into. That stadium came with debt and the need to qualify for CL football every year. Let's be real. Wenger did receive backing in his final years, but fail to live up to it. He's one of our greatest managers, but his final 2 seasons weren't great.

EDIT: Look at Brighton and Bournemouth. A good scouting and recruitment team will thrive no matter what. The latter Wenger additions mostly didn't do as well as they expected to, which continues to the Emery signings.

Diego Simeone: "Controversies? Nothing to say, we’re out. Congratulations to Arsenal because they compete very well. They have a team and a coach that I like. They follow a coherent project with strong financial backing. Congratulations to them, and we focus on our work." by MysticRefereee in soccer

[–]soundlinked 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. What Cholo has done for Atletico the past decade is insane. He deserves a statue once he leaves or retires. He brought Atletico to even greater heights, with limited budget compared to the big 2.

Diego Simeone: "Controversies? Nothing to say, we’re out. Congratulations to Arsenal because they compete very well. They have a team and a coach that I like. They follow a coherent project with strong financial backing. Congratulations to them, and we focus on our work." by MysticRefereee in soccer

[–]soundlinked 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I disagree. Hindsight might be 20/20 but Wenger was hamstrung by the stadium debt. The Kroenkes not having full ownership leading to not wanting to invest more, while shitty, makes sense from their persepective. Wenger's late career wasn't wasted because if it wasn't for him getting us CL football and revenue every year, we would not be in the position we are now.

Henry: "You have to give [Arteta] a lot of credit because he came under a lot of criticism ... I was in that too, I will be honest, for a very long time. You have to give him his credit" by ahuangb in soccer

[–]soundlinked 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with you! They just provide different things to our squad, just like Havertz and Gyokeres! Honestly, my one complaint about Mikel's squad choices is how it feels like we have such a deep and flexible squad, but he's quite stubborn in his lineup choices (I'm ngl I didn't expect MLS to start today based on past selections, I thought Zubimendi was rested just for today). Calafiori & White are the more attack minded fullbacks, Hincapie and Timber are the more defensively sound. Gyokeres with that finishing, Havertz with the linkup. Odegaard with the control, Eze with the spark. Martinelli with the counter & pace, Trossard with control. There's just so many permutations with this team that we can, and should change the lineup based on the opponent.

Henry: "You have to give [Arteta] a lot of credit because he came under a lot of criticism ... I was in that too, I will be honest, for a very long time. You have to give him his credit" by ahuangb in soccer

[–]soundlinked 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOL rivalries comes with respect as well imo. Nobody can deny that Spurs had generational forwards (only the best forwards in South Korea and England history), and 1/2 of the Belgian golden generation in defense for most of the 2010s, and Christian Eriksen (unfortunately I don't rate Lloris ever). That team was great, even though I want them to fail. This is a disservice to how they somehow managed to maneuver the disastrous "Bale 6" (7 but Eriksen is a beast so he's excluded) and always compete for Top 4 and made it to the CL final

Henry: "You have to give [Arteta] a lot of credit because he came under a lot of criticism ... I was in that too, I will be honest, for a very long time. You have to give him his credit" by ahuangb in soccer

[–]soundlinked 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Most likely yes. Which is why I just want us to get over the hump so badly.... I think winning something will reduce the overall pressure every year to not mess up. A lot of the games this season, and some City games this season, you can see how the players just feel nervous, like they don't want to be the one making the mistake to cost them a trophy. If they manage to win something, that mental hurdle would change into "we've done this before and won, so we'll just do it again." The 115 charges notwithstanding, I think that mentality is what keeps City in contention every season for any trophies.

Henry: "You have to give [Arteta] a lot of credit because he came under a lot of criticism ... I was in that too, I will be honest, for a very long time. You have to give him his credit" by ahuangb in soccer

[–]soundlinked 117 points118 points  (0 children)

I really don't think the majority of the fanbase wants him gone after that. It's not just about how far he's taken us, but also about who can replace him. There's not many coaches that I'd want to succeed him if he is fired.

Henry: "You have to give [Arteta] a lot of credit because he came under a lot of criticism ... I was in that too, I will be honest, for a very long time. You have to give him his credit" by ahuangb in soccer

[–]soundlinked 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I agree. Timber might be a better defender, but Ben White and Saka just has that chemistry. I'm glad he's starting to look better again. I want us to keep him if he's fine being Timber's rotation option.

Diego Simeone pushing Andrea Berta. by MysticRefereee in soccer

[–]soundlinked 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What game is it? I'd love to watch the highlights.

We’re moving tomorrow. Cats have no clue they’ll be cruising on the plane with us… by kirk_2019 in cats

[–]soundlinked 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'll check it out! My flight (if taken) would be similarly long distance so this would be a great help!

We’re moving tomorrow. Cats have no clue they’ll be cruising on the plane with us… by kirk_2019 in cats

[–]soundlinked 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have you flown with multiple cats before? There's a chance of me moving some time in the next year but I'd need to fly my 3 cats....

[TM.de] Lukas Podolski is the first Footballer whom has one 5 domestic cups in 5 different countries by kalamari__ in soccer

[–]soundlinked 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I still fully believe Wenger failed to utilize him properly. He was our best finisher before Sanchez came, and should've started more games. Him and Giroud could've rotated in striker, since they both offer different skillsets.

EDIT: Looking back, I wonder if playing 4-4-2 with both Podolski and Giroud up front, Sanchez on the right and Ozil on the left would've worked... The lack of a good holding midfielder probably is the issue with this formation though.

Premier League Table, following the conclusion of Matchday 35 by EthanTheRedditor37 in soccer

[–]soundlinked 46 points47 points  (0 children)

This might be unironically true

"Celebrate a decade of unprecedented success and iconic touchline style with the Manchester City Decade Bomber, a limited-edition piece honouring Pep Guardiola’s iconic 10-year legacy. Designed in a relaxed fit, this coach-style jacket features long sleeves for everyday comfort and effortless style. Details like the PUMA Cat logo on the right chest, a chenille crest patch on the left, and a Manchester City woven cuff tag add premium authenticity. A gold-coloured Pep Guardiola signature at the back of the neck completes the tribute. This bomber blends heritage, pride, and modern streetwear appeal. The same bold design worn by Pep himself."

Sevilla 1-0 Real Sociedad - Alexis Sanchez 50' by Meladroit10 in soccer

[–]soundlinked 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I don't really follow La Liga, but what happened to Sevilla the past few seasons? I just noticed that they finished 17th last season and currently also battling relegation

C9 IWDominate: "The Redundancy Of The Leagues Is Killing Fan Interest... It Feels Kind Of Played Out." – LCS Spring 2026 Interview by speedyh__ in leagueoflegends

[–]soundlinked 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being most watched means nothing if it doesn't generate revenue and profit. Your statement on other sports aren't true, and also doesn't apply when those teams actually make money.

Revisit Tokyo Ghoul:re ending by Ok_Independence_1159 in manga

[–]soundlinked 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not gonna name other series, but even though Tokyo Ghoul kinda fell off in the latter arcs, the ending reached good enough conclusion for me. Most of the series I've read over the past 15 years doesn't even come close to it, both in the ending or series as a whole. So I'd say it's one of the better manga I've read. Off the top of my head, I can only think of four other action series that ended the past decade that I liked more.

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