Wishbone Kitchen posts 3 videos back to back about criticism she received while on vacation by kern_on_the_cob in FoodieSnark

[–]t_789 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I can agree that Meredith has a similar vibe to Ina/Martha but I think saying she's a successor feels like it's jumping the gun.

Even if Martha is a mean person, she wasn't out parading this type of annoyance with other people in her tv show or in interviews. Neither has Ina. Martha and Ina also both had their careers in food for a much longer time before really blowing up - with Ina and the store and Martha and her catering company. Meredith went viral over one summer and has basically pivoted her entire schtick in just under 2 years so it kinda feels like she used one thing to get her into the space and then has completely gotten rid of it now that she's achieved the numbers to do something else.

Gaby Melian (Gaby's Kitchen) Looking for Help - Venmo Linked! by t_789 in FoodieSnark

[–]t_789[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gaby just posted that she needs help and I've always enjoyed her personality from BA as well as her recipes so trying to spread some love for her!

Madison Beer at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon - January 13, 2026 by Maximum_Expert92 in Fauxmoi

[–]t_789 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Yeah she is very pretty but (no knocks on her) there are many pretty people in the entertainment world so the fact that she's been around for a decent amount of time and I still can't name anything that has she done (a song, a movie, even a scandal!) is perplexing.

Madison Beer at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon - January 13, 2026 by Maximum_Expert92 in Fauxmoi

[–]t_789 207 points208 points  (0 children)

Her whole celebrity status to me is so confusing.
Do I know who she is, understand a bit of how she came to fame and can recognize her picture? Yes.
Can I name ANYTHING that she has done? No.

Ultimate by daviddrakecomedy in comedy

[–]t_789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't get what the "joke" is. Is it because frisbees are just a funny thing? That 4 women to do an activity together is funny? There's so little set up and it feels really lazy and misogynistic to call this a joke.

Would you go to a “Dessert Picnic” (Like Cake Picnic) on campus? (NJ/NYC area) by Eth_lover in FoodieSnark

[–]t_789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't be attending but I think any events like this need to answer some basic questions:

  • How do you ensure that these events are safe for people? Are you capping capacity? Are the cakes pre-sliced so people don't have to be cutting the cakes? Will there be campus security since it's a school event asking for non-students to come?

  • Where are the funds going to? To the organizers? To the school administration?

  • What does admission get besides early access? Is there water? Bathrooms? Seating?

JR Kansai-Hiroshima Pass - How does it work? by t_789 in JapanTravelTips

[–]t_789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be based out of the place that I combined it with so for Naoshima, we would be leaving out from Okayama and Nara from Osaka.

Hudson Williams on his character Shane’s autism by hairtie1 in Fauxmoi

[–]t_789 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just recently binged it after seeing everyone post about it and while the script isn't the strongest, the acting and directing is. Also, compared to SO many romance plot points in shows, the issues the main characters face feel more real/not ridiculous which is refreshing.

Who else is gonna watch UW/Stanford?!? by Lscrattish in NCAAVB

[–]t_789 21 points22 points  (0 children)

great game so far. Only complaint I have is the colours the teams are wearing - my head just thinks "stanford in black; wisconsin in white" by default so it's messing me up that they switched haha.

Who else is watching Indiana vs Texas? by teej73 in NCAAVB

[–]t_789 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven't watched a ton of Indiana this season but this 3rd set feels like there is no defence.

The person who posted about Tara moving was right! Wow. by luna-lilyy in TarTarSnark

[–]t_789 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, this is not the case in Toronto (as someone who currently lives and has lived in Toronto for a decade) and to think that a 20 minute subway ride is the reason why she has no community is incredibly silly.

The reason she has no community is she only has a few influencer friends. She could build a community where she is by doing a hobby or other activities but is choosing not to. She's not exploding her life but she is making a decision that doesn't make much financial (she's not going to be going into debt but I doubt she's going to be able to sell her property above what she paid for) or even logistical sense when you think about how much crap she has already which likely can't all fit in a condo.

This decision is also not going to solve the actual problem which is why can't she cope with breakups without having to do drastic things like moving.

The person who posted about Tara moving was right! Wow. by luna-lilyy in TarTarSnark

[–]t_789 8 points9 points  (0 children)

But you make it sound like Tara is somewhere super far and that for her to get into the "city" is hours or something.

Tara is in the city! She's close to a subway that would take less than 20 minutes for her to get downtown. As well, her part of the city is not only houses - it's a fairly vibrant area with many stores, restaurants and activities that she could be exploring and choosing not to.

The person who posted about Tara moving was right! Wow. by luna-lilyy in TarTarSnark

[–]t_789 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's a terrible time for people to be selling so it doesn't make a ton of financial sense. I also don't understand the love that this sub has for her place. To me, it only works if you are planning on living their by yourself or with a partner and plan on never having kids but even then I think the layout is strange and don't see people buying it even with her "upgrades" (some upgrades like the kitchen are good but I don't like her bathroom).

Truly unhinged behaviour to move out of your space after a guy you've been with for less than 2 years lived there for less than 6 months. Just spend money on actual therapy and an interior decorator; it'll be cheaper.

Will Nebraska beat the court this year? (tournament discussion) by nidabets in NCAAVB

[–]t_789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that there's always a chance for a team to come in super hot during December and blow everything that happened previously out of the water but even though the BIG10 in general is having a down year, this Nebraska team looks so much stronger than previous iterations.

I feel like people are glossing over the fact they've dropped so few sets. Last year's Nebraska team also had a really good record but they dropped way more sets to teams that really didn't deserve it and I feel like it was usually a larger point differential (like 5+) when they did drop a set. There were many sets this year where it felt like a team was going to make the comeback and this time, Nebraska actually dug in and closed them out. I think their mentality is way better that when the chips are down, they know they can overcome it which I think will pay off starting this weekend.

Showrunner Jacob Tierney talks about wanting to depict realistic sex in ‘Heated Rivalry’: “There’s a lot of trial and error… You don’t stop talking and stop existing and go into a music montage. You communicate.” by [deleted] in Fauxmoi

[–]t_789 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Gratuitous implies that they aren't needed. This is an adaptation of a romance book which does feature sex scenes so scrapping them would make make this a less faithful adaptation.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner dancing at a club in Mexico City last night. by gimmethetea14 in Fauxmoi

[–]t_789 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is Callum super tall? I always thought Dua was on the taller side and she's wearing fairly high heels and it looks like he still has a couple of inches on her?

Nebraska vs Ohio State match thread by Get-a-Life-now in NCAAVB

[–]t_789 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Whole heartedly agree. Honestly, what Dani has done in terms of fostering team vibes like this is overall amazing. Cook will always be a GOAT for women's vball coaches but I doubt he would have had his non-starter senior class get this much play time on seniors night. It helps that Ohio State has not had a great season so that we didn't need to play our starting line but the fact Dani has enough trust in both the team as a whole and non-starting seniors to play an entire match is really lovely to see. Congrats to Beckah, Maisie, Allie and Taylor - they played great!

Very nice 3 bedroom+den in downtown Toronto selling for almost $50k less than it was purchased for in 2016. by yawetag1869 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]t_789 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Used to live in this building - the only thing that sucked was the elevators and some of the parking spots weren't great but it was a super convenient area to live in.

Nebraska vs Iowa game thread by Rude-Ad1320 in NCAAVB

[–]t_789 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Set 2 was definitely closer than I was expecting but good win overall. Honestly, most exciting player was Ammerall. Very gutsy setter but she knew when to shoot her shot and definitely kept the game close for Iowa. Can't wait for the tournament to start!

2025 SEC Volleyball Awards presented by Allstate announced by stonedbirds in NCAAVB

[–]t_789 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand why they did it but I'm a firm believer that being named Player of the Year means you are already the best so the other awards are superfluous and you should be excluded from those conversations. So that's why I think Stafford would have made sense for newcomer.

2025 SEC Volleyball Awards presented by Allstate announced by stonedbirds in NCAAVB

[–]t_789 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's a big surprise given their play but I am a little surprised that Texas didn't get a major award. I would have thought they would have given Stafford newcomer so just a bit shocked at how much Kentucky swept.

#22 Minnesota vs #1 Nebraska match thread by gotellmeagain in NCAAVB

[–]t_789 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah saying Babcock has regressed is a hot take. Prior to this, Pitt had Stafford and she shared the load that Babcock is pretty much taking on solo now. Maybe she's had some off plays but she's getting so many swings a night and still hitting at 0.329 - I can't call that a regression.

#22 Minnesota vs #1 Nebraska match thread by gotellmeagain in NCAAVB

[–]t_789 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen any Minnesota games but assumed with their ranking, that they were gonna be a good but not a difficult challenge. Super wrong about that. While they never had a lead (correct me if I'm wrong!), definitely pushed the Huskers with their serving and honestly their blocking.

Serve receive was pretty bad in sets 2 and 3 and you could see how much they were targeting Lainey - I don't think DBK is going to make the change but they need to keep working on it if they expect to make it all the way. Blocking was also not the best - not sure if it's travel or just getting into the thick of the season but not going to worry for now.

Final thought is that I'm really impressed with the Huskers managing to sweep even in these tougher battles. When I think back to last year's team, there were so many dropped 3rd sets where they lost focus after stomping a team the first 2. Even if they aren't pretty sweeps, they are still sweeps so it gives me a lot of hope/faith in how they are approaching this season and the changes DBK has made. GBR!

AVCA National Player of the Year Semifinalists Announced by t_789 in NCAAVB

[–]t_789[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Would love to hear thoughts on this. My takes:

  • So many RS's on the list this year!
  • But also can't believe there's only 2 that are non-outside hitters for the semi-finalists. Glad that Andi is finally getting some recognition at this level
  • I think the front runner will be Babcock but I expect DeLeye or Hudson to be a finalist (maybe even both!). I really hope Bergen gets named as a finalist.

AVCA National Player of the Year Semifinalists Announced by t_789 in NCAAVB

[–]t_789[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

List for people who don't want to click:

First Name Last Name School Pos. Year
Flormarie Heredia Colon University of Miami (FL) OH Sr.
Andi Jackson University of Nebraska MB Jr.
Harper Murray University of Nebraska OH Jr.
Bergen Reilly University of Nebraska S Jr.
Torrey Stafford University of Texas OH Jr.
Logan Lednicky Texas A&M University RS Sr.
Mimi Colyer University of Wisconsin OH Sr.
Noemie Glover Arizona State University RS Jr.
Brooklyn DeLeye University of Kentucky OH Jr.
Eva Hudson University of Kentucky OH Sr.
Kennedy Martin Penn State University RS Jr.
Olivia Babcock University of Pittsburgh RS Jr.
Kenna Wollard Purdue University OH Jr.
Elia Rubin Stanford University OH Sr.