[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Its origin story is problematic, but in reality most people only think of it as a food holiday... and maybe people go around the table and say what they're thankful for. It's pretty divorced from its roots, and the name itself isn't an issue (unlike Columbus Day, for example). But I'm curious to hear other perspectives!

[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

My family has always made beef stew for Halloween! Served with Hawaiian rolls and butter on the side :)

It's pretty similar to this recipe (though personally I leave out the anchovies and pork): https://www.copymethat.com/r/6LA2PJwJL/best-beef-stew/

[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Yes, I think we should already be at a 4 day work week for many jobs. If you look at productivity and efficiency growth since the 40 hour work week was invented, it's off the charts.

However, that's one of the problems with unbridled capitalism. The market demands constant growth, which is hard to sustain and doesn't reward easing up on employees.

[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

I don't think the US needs to go full socialist (mostly because I think it's impossible and as you said, still corruptible), but we need to lean more towards socialism to start clawing our way back to having a middle class. If we could get affordable universal healthcare and affordable colleges, I would be beyond thrilled. Even though these are things that many, many other countries have had for a long time.

I think a universal basic income would also make a ton of sense, as we potentially enter the era of AI taking over a lot of our jobs. At some point, hopefully we become so efficient at "work" that we can use UBI to help people survive who want to do something outside the usual 9-5 (or who have been automated out of their job).

[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

In your example though, you said "when people [ask] me if I'm a boy or a girl...", so it's possible the above poster figured you were being asked that by a cis hetero person (since, as you point out, you're unlikely to be asked that by a queer person). In that case, odds go up that the attack helicopter grossness might apply.

[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 8 points 1 year ago

I'm extra glad now that I don't eat pork.

[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is a special kind of pain, and thinking about losing a parent on top of that must be way too much to process at once. Sending love.

[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

Going to download some of these! I can't wait to hear Face Jam's take on Starbucks' Oleato, lol

Is f**kface the kind of podcast where you need to start at the beginning to get all the jokes? Or can you drop in anywhere?

[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

I haven't heard of these, will look into them! And also tell my partner about the first one, as they're also developing a game :)

[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

Downloading Scamanda right now! I've never heard of this but I'm already invested

[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

I loved that one!! So, so funny. I especially enjoyed when they interrogated their male friend that had hung out in the women's bathroom for several hours haha

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I've been really into two lately:

Sinisterhood- stories about all things sinister- true crime, paranormal, etc. Hosted by two ladies, one of which is a lawyer, which really adds to the discussions!

Tooth and Claw- animal attack stories, but with a focus on education instead of sensationalism. I hardly ever go into the wilderness, but if I do run into a bear at any point, I'm going to be SO prepared!!

[-] BricksDont@beehaw.org 7 points 1 year ago

I use Google Fi for my cell service and have loved it, but them killing off or selling so many of their products has me real nervous over here...

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