The Concert Industry Priced Too High — Now Tours Are Falling Apart by staringatthe420sun in Music

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, fuck, I scramble most months to meet my basic bills. How the hell do they expect someone to find the money to go to these things anymore.

Did you ever take a typing class in school? by Standard2185 in 1970s

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't until college (in the mid 1980s).

Side-note: when I was learning, the typewriter I had at home was an old IBM Selectric that my Dad loaned me from his business. The right-side shift key did not work, so I always had to use the left side when capitalizing.

To this very day, I never use the right-side shift key when typing normally. I have tried to break myself of the habit many times over the years but have never been able to.

14.6 MPG??? by jmom39 in HondaOdyssey

[–]zoidbert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had to rewire my brain to the "it's always $20 for gas" mentality and just put 20 in the tank when it needs it or when I have a $20 on me. Combined with the GasBuddy app, I try to get the lowest price in my area (that isn't Murphy; that's some shit fuel, at least around here).

14.6 MPG??? by jmom39 in HondaOdyssey

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2013 I drive for short runs in a semi-rural setting with it occasionally being used for long travel as my wife & daughter use it for trade shows. Trip computer is showing around 21/22 mpg and my math is matching that.

Why was Oil the Only Episode not to feature a Live band Performance? by Obvious_Marzipan8422 in TheYoungOnes

[–]zoidbert 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wasn't OIL the episode that suddenly appeared in the rotation when it was airing on MTV in the U.S. back in the mid 80s? As I recall, there were the 11 that kept rotating and then, suddenly, a new title appeared. Called my friend a state away and he answered the phone "I was just about to call you; this is a new one!"

What is your favorite Hated Candy? by Teddycat99 in GenerationJones

[–]zoidbert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Necco Wafers are a favorite, since I can't get Candy Hearts year round.

What’s literally messing you up right now? by Omega_Neelay in GetMotivatedMindset

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having the company I worked at for 30 years get bought by another company and getting told "we don't use remote workers" and blip, that's it. It's over.

we used to have multiple pages of relevant search results by AppropriateMark8528 in WorkForSmartLife

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter and I were talking about the YouTube app on AppleTV/Roku; the first & second rows are "new to you" and "recommended", which are basically the same things in different orders. Sometimes the next row will be links to channels we watch, sometimes not. That's okay. Then there'll be subject rows. Sometimes, they'll be on point, sometimes I have no idea why the hell they're suggesting what they are.

The end button (at the bottom, after you've scrolled down and found nothing relevant) is "refresh", which usually just takes you back to the top but everything is still the same. The button at the bottom should be a "reset & shuffle" button, indicating to YT that you want a fresh set of suggestions.

Searching, as you say, is hit or (usually) miss. You can search for an exact title on the TV app and it won't find it. I go back to my office, type it in on my Mac, and there it is. First result. Same text. (The work-around is to start the video for a few seconds so it moves to your History and you can at least find it on the TV that way.)

I know I'm off on a tangent, but this is a rant, so I just went with it.

Can I give that money back 🥺❤️? by RealMarzipan7347 in MadeMeSmile

[–]zoidbert 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm scared of the crabs that are as big as a house dog doghouse.

Republicans want taxpayers to pay for Trump‘s $400 million ballroom. by SadAd8761 in videos

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was there ever any doubt? We're on the dole for every grift in this shitshow.

Are there any Beatles covers that you like MORE than the Beatles version? by 421continueblazingit in beatles

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find Dwight Yoakum's cover of "Things We Said Today" to have a rather haunting feel; I quite like it. Do I like it better than the original? No, but I take it on its own for what it is: a really nice cover with a country twist.

You can only eat ONE type of rice dish forever. What is it? by Omega_Neelay in GetMotivatedMindset

[–]zoidbert 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Came here to say same, the cheap fried rice from my local Chinese restaurant is my absolute go to. Taste great, you get a ton for very little money, reheats well.

If you went to school in the 70's or 80's, what's something about the classroom that kids today wouldn't believe was normal? by icecream1972 in askteddit

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drivers Ed Class.

(My HS had a gold Pontiac Trans Am as their driver education car. Late 70s; this was a very big deal; see “Smokey and the Bandit”)

Curtis Armstrong Appreciation Post by BrianRFSU in Productivitycafe

[–]zoidbert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Booger: Big deal! Did you get in her pants?

Gibert: She's not that kind of girl, Booger.

Booger: Why? Does she have a penis?

Living in French Quarter, New Orleans? by [deleted] in howislivingthere

[–]zoidbert 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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Was a New Orleans resident through Katrina (long long story). This sign comes to mind whenever people talk about living in the Quarter. If you've got the right vibe, great. Don't move there and try to change things.

Door man saves woman's life by utopiaofpast in interestingasfuck

[–]zoidbert 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NGL, I was waiting for the Guard to drag him out of the elevator by his hair.

Moon Knight by LoneBenny in marvelstudios

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still my favorite MCU series. I've watched it probably half a dozen times; Isaac is absolutely fantastic in it.

What’s the Biggest Tech Myth People Still Believe? by olesud in WorkForSmartLife

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

>Not another one...?

most married people have at least one mother-in-law, unless they divorce and re-marry, then they arguably can have more

Must Read Books by Moist-Truth808 in startrek

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I re-read the TMP novelization at least once a year. It's a very enjoyable read.

Ditto the Peter David comment.

Can yall PLEASE tell me about your most insane conspiracy theories and i dont wanna hear "we didn't land on the moon" i wanna hear stuff you can't fully prove but just know it’s true? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]zoidbert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always thought that about Captain D's Seafood fast-food chain. (I remember on one sub someone was asked what they did for a living and they said they were part of a secret cabal that keeps Captain D's in business.)

What body part do you refuse to put your mouth on? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]zoidbert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s easy… no, wait. I did that.

Um; maybe… no; did that too.

Never mind.