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THE MORNING RANT: Musings on the Door Dash Lifestyle; Dave Barry Takes a Waymo Ride
I may not understand the “Door Dash Lifestyle,” and I certainly don’t live it, but it’s still fascinating to me. On the one hand I am horrified at the Door Dash business model and its use of illegal, off-the-books labor. At the same time, I am mystified at its customers’ spending habits, especially when we hear of the financial squeeze those same consumers are under in regards to housing, inflation, etc. From DoorDash’s own website, half of its customers have household income below $75,000 per year, and 33% of its customers are in households with income below $50,000.
So, today’s post has a few quick items related to the Door Dash / food delivery industry, including a little bit of humor. But first, here is a link to my initial Door Dash piece from three months ago titled “Behind the Restaurant Meal Delivery Industry, there is a Black Market Exploiting Illegal Foreign Labor.” In it I documented that, “If you are having restaurant food ‘dashed’ to your residence, there is a very good chance that the person delivering your meal is part of a black market of non-citizen labor, illegally subcontracted by the actual ‘independent contractor’ of Door Dash, Uber Eats, and the like.” Meanwhile, a new revenue source other than food delivery has opened up for DoorDash drivers: “Waymo Is Paying DoorDash Gig Workers to Close its Robotaxi Doors” [CNBC – 02/12/2026]Waymo’s cars are driven without humans. But when a departing passenger leaves a door open, the car won’t move until a person closes it. For that task, Waymo is turning to gig workers from companies like DoorDash. The [Google]-owned self-driving car company confirmed on Thursday that it’s running a pilot in Atlanta to compensate delivery drivers for closing Waymo doors that are left ajar. DoorDash drivers are notified when a Waymo in the area has an open door so the vehicles can quickly get back on the road.Chris Bakke sees a humorous way for DoorDash to lean in to this new revenue stream, stating that “If I ran growth at Doordash, I would pay Doordashers $5 to open doors on random Waymos so that Waymo has to hire our Dashers to close them for $6.25.” Per the Reddit post below, Waymo is actually paying DoorDashers $11.25 to close doors.
If I ran growth at Doordash, I would pay Doordashers $5 to open doors on random Waymos so that Waymo has to hire our Dashers to close them for $6.25. https://t.co/BvclHW6PN1
— Chris Bakke (@ChrisJBakke) February 13, 2026
Irrespective of the door-closing opportunity, the demand for “dashed” food is growing: “DoorDash sees strong quarterly growth in sales and orders but warns of big costs” [Seattle Times – 2/18/2026]
DoorDash said Wednesday its revenue rose 38% in the fourth quarter as it gained new U.S. customers and added new services like restaurant reservations.
DoorDash just reported its largest jump in orders ever.
— Fiscal.ai (@fiscal_ai) February 18, 2026
Total Orders: 903M, +32% YoY$DASH pic.twitter.com/VQ4KE87XET
The “DoorDash lifestyle” is an artifact of three massive structural shifts older generations don’t see because they didn’t grow up inside them. Let’s break the illusion. 1. The marginal cost of money changed for Gen Z. For older adults, spending thirty dollars feels like spending thirty dollars. For kids today, the psychological cost is closer to: “three microtransactions worth of friction.” Because their financial environment is built on:That is eye-opening and educational, although I don’t necessarily agree with everything stated here. When I got my first job after college in the late ‘80s, I also couldn’t fathom ever being able to buy a house, much less enjoying constant travel to destination weddings and bachelor parties as is common today. I imagined how much more lifestyle flexibility I’d have if I just made $100 more per month, which is about $300 in 2026 dollars. But neither was I serving a lifetime “college debt sentence.” (That is a brilliant phrase.) I was seeking to avoid debt, not resigning myself to a lifetime of suffocating debt inflicted by my alma mater. Following that somber note, here is something related to today’s topic that is a little more light-hearted. Dave Barry wrote a recent piece at his Substack about his first Waymo experience:
• Instant digital payments
• Low-commitment gig incomes
• Parents transferring money fluidly
• Side hustles paid in irregular small bursts
• Stimulus-era normalization of cash flow volatility. Teenagers today often have:
• $30 now
• $0 tomorrow
• $50 on Friday
• $15 in crypto
• $70 in Cash App from someone they did homework for
• A $20 Venmo from grandma
• $60 from a weekend shift. There is no “budget.” There is flow. And in a flow economy, a $30 DoorDash order is not a “luxury”. It is just another digital outflow in a stream of constant micro inflows. 2. Consumption is now social currency. Older generations spent money to solve problems. Gen Z spends money to signal identity, reduce friction, and avoid emotional drag. DoorDash is not about food. It is about:
• Eliminating effort
• Eliminating planning
• Eliminating discomfort
• Eliminating logistics
• Eliminating decision fatigue This generation pays premiums to remove negative psychic load. Food delivery is an anxiety-management subscription. And they learned this from:
• Amazon Prime
• Uber
• TikTok dopamine tuning
• Frictionless apps
• The collapse of effort-based value signals. Convenience is the default baseline now. 3. The middle class collapsed, but lifestyle costs decoupled from income. This is the part most boomers and Gen X don’t understand. Kids aren’t behaving like they’re poor. They’re behaving like people living in a post-middle-class economy where:
• Ownership is dead
• Savings are pointless
• Buying a home is impossible
• College is a debt sentence
• Inflation destroys the dollar
• Wages do not map to adult milestones
• Upward mobility is gone So what happens? They shift to a present-maximization mindset. If the future is unaffordable anyway, why not buy the burrito now? Younger people are not reckless. They are rational inside a broken incentive system. The real truth - DoorDash is a symptom. A society where:
• Future stability is gone
• Wages stagnate
• Housing is unattainable
• Attention is fragmented
• Convenience is normalized
• Friction feels archaic
• Everything is mediated digitally
…will produce kids who treat $30 like a tap on a screen, not a financial decision. They’re not “funding a lifestyle.” They’re surviving inside the economy they were handed.
I’m a self-driving car skeptic. When Waymo hits my town, I have some mischievous ideas about summoning Waymo up the switchback mountain roads with blind, hairpin turns around Chattanooga. And if Waymo successfully gets me up and back down the mountain, I’m willing to cut a deal with DoorDash to let them close the door behind me. [buck.throckmorton at protonmail dot com]
I will reveal later whether or not I survived, but first let me give you a technical explanation of how these amazing futuristic machines work. Each Waymo vehicle is equipped with 29 cameras as well as an array of laser, radar and audio sensors, which collect literally millions of data points per second and feed them to a sophisticated AI-controlled onboard computer, which is in constant, instantaneous contact via satellite with a 14-year-old boy somewhere in Asia — he goes by “Kevin” — who steers your car remotely with a joystick. No, that’s probably not how it works. I have no idea how it works. I do not fully understand how toasters work. But however Waymo does it, it has to be a better system for operating vehicles than the one we currently employ in Miami, which involves using Miami drivers. ---------------- My point is that I, for one, welcome the arrival of Waymo’s self-driving cars. Even if they’re not perfect — even if there’s some “glitch” in their software that causes them, at random times, to deliberately aim at pedestrians or oncoming trucks — they would still be above-average drivers in Miami. ---------------- It worked its way through heavy traffic, negotiated some clogged narrow streets and got me efficiently to my destination without hitting anything. My only criticism is that it’s too polite for Miami. At one point, another car cut us off, and the Waymo merely braked to avoid a collision without making any effort to let the other motorist know that he was an idiot.
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Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 11:01 AM (tj6OY)
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Back after content
Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 11:02 AM (Ia/+0)
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I don't Door Dash. I run for the border.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 11:03 AM (FXNzP)
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Dash Riprock.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 23, 2026 11:04 AM (Kt19C)
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Alexandra Daddario is back on the market!!
I forget who it is, but one of us morons has an unhealthy crush on her, and while celebrity stalkers usually keep pretty close tabs on their vict, er, crushes, in case they haven't, here's your opening.
I forget who it is, but one of us morons has an unhealthy crush on her, and while celebrity stalkers usually keep pretty close tabs on their vict, er, crushes, in case they haven't, here's your opening.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:06 AM (Hx0tZ)
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At the same time, I am mystified at its customers’ spending habits, especially when we hear of the financial squeeze those same consumers are under in regards to housing, inflation, etc. From DoorDash’s own website, half of its customers have household income below $75,000 per year, and 33% of its customers are in households with income below $50,000.
I am not mystified. As I always tell my wife when she recounts someone's sob story, the poor are poor for a reason. They make stupid decisions and are apparently incapable of thinking ahead and deferring gratification. I have plenty of money, but don't remember ever using DD, because it's usually stupid. Sometimes it makes sense, but much less frequently than today's yutes seem to think.
I am not mystified. As I always tell my wife when she recounts someone's sob story, the poor are poor for a reason. They make stupid decisions and are apparently incapable of thinking ahead and deferring gratification. I have plenty of money, but don't remember ever using DD, because it's usually stupid. Sometimes it makes sense, but much less frequently than today's yutes seem to think.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:07 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 11:07 AM (FXNzP)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 23, 2026 11:07 AM (Wnv9h)
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Never have done DoorDash. Never will - I don't get it.
I normally don't have pizza delivered either.
I must be a dinosaur of some type.
I normally don't have pizza delivered either.
I must be a dinosaur of some type.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 23, 2026 11:07 AM (cYBz/)
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I forget who it is, but one of us morons has an unhealthy crush on her, and while celebrity stalkers usually keep pretty close tabs on their vict, er, crushes, in case they haven't, here's your opening.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
TJM. He used to post the "Daily Daddario" pics.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
TJM. He used to post the "Daily Daddario" pics.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:07 AM (77rzZ)
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I don't get Door Dash at all, especially a person who orders 3 different places to get 4 meals at a time
Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 11:07 AM (Ia/+0)
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This "Door Dash Lifestyle" sounds miserable.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 23, 2026 11:07 AM (jtM2q)
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Holy cow, Buck.
You wrote an Ace-sized movie review. Be back in a few...hours
You wrote an Ace-sized movie review. Be back in a few...hours
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:08 AM (Hx0tZ)
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Waymo executive recently testified that Waymo cars are maintained from. . . the Philippines. I'm sure people from a different culture with no understanding of our traffic, driving behavior and terrain are totes OK doing this!
Guess managing driverless cars is another job Americanswon't are not given the opportunity to do!
Reminds me of the time, during Covid, that I had to schedule an infusion for may dad (6 hour process to get rid of it as soon as symptoms started). I called the scheduling center as directed by his GP, and it became obvious that I was dealing with someone out of state when her first suggestion was for a man on 24x7 oxygen to drive from Denver to Durango in icy, cold January for the 6 hour infusion the next day. See, these were just names on a map, and from her perspective it was no biggie, not a logistical nightmare . . .
Guess managing driverless cars is another job Americans
Reminds me of the time, during Covid, that I had to schedule an infusion for may dad (6 hour process to get rid of it as soon as symptoms started). I called the scheduling center as directed by his GP, and it became obvious that I was dealing with someone out of state when her first suggestion was for a man on 24x7 oxygen to drive from Denver to Durango in icy, cold January for the 6 hour infusion the next day. See, these were just names on a map, and from her perspective it was no biggie, not a logistical nightmare . . .
Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 11:08 AM (tj6OY)
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7:32 pm? Wut?
Posted by: NC Dave at February 23, 2026 11:08 AM (VQC/c)
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The thing is, delivered food from Doordash online is no more cold and stupid than ordering a pizza in 1975 using the telephone. Its just a different front end with the same basic results: overpriced food handed to you at your door (or, after covid, left at the door).
The problems with this is that its too easy to overuse and bankrupt yourself with. But you and everyone else alive has days when they are too tired, sick, out of time, or just not in the mood to cook anything and go "heck with it, lets just order out." There are just more options now.
Obviously some food delivers better than others; pizza for example, but its not inherently stupid or bad.
The problems with this is that its too easy to overuse and bankrupt yourself with. But you and everyone else alive has days when they are too tired, sick, out of time, or just not in the mood to cook anything and go "heck with it, lets just order out." There are just more options now.
Obviously some food delivers better than others; pizza for example, but its not inherently stupid or bad.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:08 AM (PYyV9)
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I forgot about Daddario.
Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 11:09 AM (Ia/+0)
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TJM. He used to post the "Daily Daddario" pics.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:07 AM (77rzZ)
Thanks. I knew it was a notable commenter.
He's not quite as fixated as Banana Splits Guy was over Winona, but he is/was uh, smitten? Is that a good word?
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:07 AM (77rzZ)
Thanks. I knew it was a notable commenter.
He's not quite as fixated as Banana Splits Guy was over Winona, but he is/was uh, smitten? Is that a good word?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:09 AM (Hx0tZ)
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>>I don't get Door Dash at all, especially a person who orders 3 different places to get 4 meals at a time
Same.
People were trained to do this during covid.
Really is a class divider - those who can sit at home and pay too much to order food they could make/pick up vs. now mostly immigrants hustling for low wage and tips.
Same.
People were trained to do this during covid.
Really is a class divider - those who can sit at home and pay too much to order food they could make/pick up vs. now mostly immigrants hustling for low wage and tips.
Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 11:10 AM (tj6OY)
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The problem with flow is that sometimes the flow dries up and there is nothing to tide things over.
I had lunch with a guy and his son, the son runs a mobile detailing business when he is not fighting wildfires. The kid did not have written contracts when he shows up, so we discussed what a contract would look like, especially things added to the bottom like, "if you stiff me or default on a payment, I will turn this over to a collection agency who will get 100% of what they dig out of you because I am that spiteful"
Reputation is everything to a small businessman.
I had lunch with a guy and his son, the son runs a mobile detailing business when he is not fighting wildfires. The kid did not have written contracts when he shows up, so we discussed what a contract would look like, especially things added to the bottom like, "if you stiff me or default on a payment, I will turn this over to a collection agency who will get 100% of what they dig out of you because I am that spiteful"
Reputation is everything to a small businessman.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 23, 2026 11:10 AM (rbvCR)
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Alexandra Daddario is back on the market!!
I forget who it is, but one of us morons has an unhealthy crush on her, and while celebrity stalkers usually keep pretty close tabs on their vict, er, crushes, in case they haven't, here's your opening.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:06 AM (Hx0tZ)
That would be TJM, I believe.
I forget who it is, but one of us morons has an unhealthy crush on her, and while celebrity stalkers usually keep pretty close tabs on their vict, er, crushes, in case they haven't, here's your opening.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:06 AM (Hx0tZ)
That would be TJM, I believe.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 23, 2026 11:11 AM (ExV1e)
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More on hockey.
PUNS
@ThePunnyWorld
Whoever came up with the word dentures really missed the opportunity to call them “substitooths"
PUNS
@ThePunnyWorld
Whoever came up with the word dentures really missed the opportunity to call them “substitooths"
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 11:11 AM (FXNzP)
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Most of the places in my area have stopped delivering and so you need door dash or the like if you want it delivered
But doordash is going to run 2X or more what delivery used to cost (and I'm doing this percentagewise because Bidenflation exploded food costs anyway)
Unless you are making a very high salary the math just doesn't work out - its better to spend the 20m driving to get it yourself.
But doordash is going to run 2X or more what delivery used to cost (and I'm doing this percentagewise because Bidenflation exploded food costs anyway)
Unless you are making a very high salary the math just doesn't work out - its better to spend the 20m driving to get it yourself.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:11 AM (sKqQm)
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half of its customers have household income below $75,000 per year, and 33% of its customers are in households with income below $50,000."
People make stupid decisions and then attempt to rationalize those decisions.
Film at 11
People make stupid decisions and then attempt to rationalize those decisions.
Film at 11
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:11 AM (cGjQu)
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People who leave doors open need a hickory stick lesson in common manners. About the head.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 23, 2026 11:11 AM (PV3WW)
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One of my daughters shops at Costco, but has it delivered to her house. I don't know what she pays for the service, but she and her husband work full time, have plenty of money, and have two small kids. Like I said, there are times when it makes sense, but it's too easy to just fall into a lifestyle where delivery is the default, because "I deserve it". That becomes enormously expensive.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:12 AM (Riz8t)
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I can’t afford a home. This is all Trump’s and boomers fault. Fuck capitalism man.
Oh hey my $32 McDonalds Uber Eats order is here, cool.
- Today’s 25 year old
Oh hey my $32 McDonalds Uber Eats order is here, cool.
- Today’s 25 year old
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:13 AM (ehU09)
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Of course they reported the highest revenue ever.
They let 15 seconders 'finance' doordash orders.
Coming soon to leftist pandering - 'It's long past time we relieved them from the burden of racist DoorDash debt'.
They let 15 seconders 'finance' doordash orders.
Coming soon to leftist pandering - 'It's long past time we relieved them from the burden of racist DoorDash debt'.
Posted by: DudeAbiding at February 23, 2026 11:13 AM (setIA)
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half of its customers have household income below $75,000 per year, and 33% of its customers are in households with income below $50,000."
I remember when $50k was a decent salary...
But yeah if you are just getting by you should be cooking your own meals...
I remember when $50k was a decent salary...
But yeah if you are just getting by you should be cooking your own meals...
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:13 AM (sKqQm)
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Great essay Buck, and I see fast food being delivered as much as I see restaurant food, including drinks from Starbucks.
Fast food is no longer fast or inexpensive, minimum pay is $20/hour.
Fast food is no longer fast or inexpensive, minimum pay is $20/hour.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 23, 2026 11:14 AM (RIvkX)
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Food delivery in China is a big thing, but the guys doing it make almost nothing. Lots of suicides.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:14 AM (Riz8t)
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People who leave doors open need a hickory stick lesson in common manners. About the head.
Posted by: Xipe Totec
Yep. My old man would go apeshit.
Posted by: Xipe Totec
Yep. My old man would go apeshit.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 23, 2026 11:14 AM (zWqu+)
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>>My point is that I, for one, welcome the arrival of Waymo’s self-driving cars. Even if they’re not perfect — even if there’s some “glitch” in their software that causes them, at random times, to deliberately aim at pedestrians or oncoming trucks — they would still be above-average drivers in Miami.
Shorter Dave: "LOL, sure, let some foreigner drive my car because the locals, which includes a lot of foreigner, suck at driving"
Driving is freedom.
Just ask stranded people in, say, NYC or Puerta Vallarta how much they enjoy public transportation, Ubers, and rent-a-scooters right now.
Shorter Dave: "LOL, sure, let some foreigner drive my car because the locals, which includes a lot of foreigner, suck at driving"
Driving is freedom.
Just ask stranded people in, say, NYC or Puerta Vallarta how much they enjoy public transportation, Ubers, and rent-a-scooters right now.
Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 11:14 AM (tj6OY)
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He's not quite as fixated as Banana Splits Guy was over Winona
Winona Ryder? I went through a Winona Ryder phase. It ran concurrently with my Meg Ryan phase. Early 90s.
Winona Ryder? I went through a Winona Ryder phase. It ran concurrently with my Meg Ryan phase. Early 90s.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:15 AM (77rzZ)
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I think the closing paragraphs of the door dash economy are spot on--those who have and *are living* in hopeful financial world don't spend $30 on 2 burritos and some cinnamon chips...but those who aren't hopeful would find solace in the "flow" as it was described.
Posted by: Crusader at February 23, 2026 11:15 AM (TN0g+)
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I find this system and what it indicates about Generation Z horrifying.
They’re being conditioned to be lifelong wage and debt slaves.
They’re being conditioned to be lifelong wage and debt slaves.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 23, 2026 11:15 AM (jbnUc)
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I ordered a cookie delivery last week. It was kind of expensive but I guess I can occasionally splurge right?
Then I noticed they mention they accept EBT.
How much money are we giving people on EBT to order to have fancy cookies delivered?!?
Then I noticed they mention they accept EBT.
How much money are we giving people on EBT to order to have fancy cookies delivered?!?
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:15 AM (sKqQm)
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Reminds me of the time, during Covid, that I had to schedule an infusion for may dad (6 hour process to get rid of it as soon as symptoms started). I called the scheduling center as directed by his GP, and it became obvious that I was dealing with someone out of state when her first suggestion was for a man on 24x7 oxygen to drive from Denver to Durango in icy, cold January for the 6 hour infusion the next day. See, these were just names on a map, and from her perspective it was no biggie, not a logistical nightmare . . .
Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 11:08 AM (tj6OY)
Geography just isn't limited to foreigners. Dad worked for MTN Bell and he would regularly be asked to drive to some place in Montana for a meeting that morning. These calls always came from east coast managers.
Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 11:08 AM (tj6OY)
Geography just isn't limited to foreigners. Dad worked for MTN Bell and he would regularly be asked to drive to some place in Montana for a meeting that morning. These calls always came from east coast managers.
Posted by: Beartooth at February 23, 2026 11:15 AM (ggkmJ)
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My daughter lives in South Florida...........she says that driving there is literally insanity. Everyone speeds. A lot. Everyone swerves in and out of lanes.....nobody drives like a normal person. We all went to Virginia for Thanksgiving. I thought Washington, DC drivers were the worst high-speed tailgaters I'd ever seen...... she told me that they were amateurs compared to Florida drivers. After driving with her, I believe her!
Posted by: Monica at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (tBu82)
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Grocery Getters at the store I go to have a booming business. Was told it is a cash on hand per order. And seems no slacking waiting for one.
Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (Ia/+0)
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Fast food is no longer fast or inexpensive"
Fast is ok. I don't recall a time that it was ever inexpensive...
Fast is ok. I don't recall a time that it was ever inexpensive...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (cGjQu)
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Girl F. used Waymo when she is alone and a driver is a potential risk.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (RIvkX)
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You know what would be a hillarious skit?
A Jihadi steals a car because he plans on mowing down infidels only to find its a Waymo car instead and he notices the car is delivering food to the local ICE facility
A Jihadi steals a car because he plans on mowing down infidels only to find its a Waymo car instead and he notices the car is delivering food to the local ICE facility
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:17 AM (sKqQm)
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Then I noticed they mention they accept EBT.
How much money are we giving people on EBT to order to have fancy cookies delivered?!?
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:15 AM (sKqQm)
Pizza places accept EBT too.
How much money are we giving people on EBT to order to have fancy cookies delivered?!?
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:15 AM (sKqQm)
Pizza places accept EBT too.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:17 AM (ehU09)
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:17 AM (77rzZ)
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half of its customers have household income below $75,000 per year, and 33% of its customers are in households with income below $50,000."
People make stupid decisions and then attempt to rationalize those decisions.
Film at 11
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:11 AM (cGjQu)
And yet, at least once a day I get a story on my feed about how boomers are wrong to say stop going for coffee.
I guess the folks who write the rage-bait stories don't actually care if there's any validity to either side on an issue as long as they get reactions but still.
Paying for FiveBucks coffee daily adds up.
Paying for someone to deliver food you could go get.
The little things start to add up over time.
People make stupid decisions and then attempt to rationalize those decisions.
Film at 11
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:11 AM (cGjQu)
And yet, at least once a day I get a story on my feed about how boomers are wrong to say stop going for coffee.
I guess the folks who write the rage-bait stories don't actually care if there's any validity to either side on an issue as long as they get reactions but still.
Paying for FiveBucks coffee daily adds up.
Paying for someone to deliver food you could go get.
The little things start to add up over time.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:17 AM (Hx0tZ)
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The Dow is down 1.7% today. I have no idea why, but perhaps those who lose their shirts in the market can become DD drivers.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:17 AM (Riz8t)
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I agree with Sightbringer. DD is a way of avoiding street life in urban hellscapes.
There no parking issues to resolve.
No worries about camera tickets.
Not driving on the same roads as drunks and illegals.
I use DD for everything when I am in Queens. Life there is horrendous.
I have no qualms about driving on the Delmarva. Totally different worlds.
There no parking issues to resolve.
No worries about camera tickets.
Not driving on the same roads as drunks and illegals.
I use DD for everything when I am in Queens. Life there is horrendous.
I have no qualms about driving on the Delmarva. Totally different worlds.
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 11:17 AM (8jVAy)
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I have never had food delivered to my house. I 'd like the idea even less if I have to have some driverless car do it and then I have to shut the car door? So weird!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 11:18 AM (Nx5jP)
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Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (RIvkX)
Hey, I saw your store on the ONT.
Hey, I saw your store on the ONT.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:18 AM (77rzZ)
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I wonder, because I don't know that system, does door dash take EBT? Because then its not your money that is being spent, and why low incomers use it.
But that inset of the flow economy is enlightening. Being over 29 it's hard to grasp living that way.
But that inset of the flow economy is enlightening. Being over 29 it's hard to grasp living that way.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 23, 2026 11:18 AM (n5tGW)
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25 People who leave doors open need a hickory stick lesson in common manners. About the head.
hmmm.... *scribbles note* autonomous hickory-stick wielding robots.
can i get a grant?
hmmm.... *scribbles note* autonomous hickory-stick wielding robots.
can i get a grant?
Posted by: anachronda at February 23, 2026 11:18 AM (sGtp+)
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Fast is ok. I don't recall a time that it was ever inexpensive...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (cGjQu)
When I was in HS $5 bought be a full bag worth of Taco Bell. Today $5 buy 1 burrito.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (cGjQu)
When I was in HS $5 bought be a full bag worth of Taco Bell. Today $5 buy 1 burrito.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:18 AM (ehU09)
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>>Geography just isn't limited to foreigners. Dad worked for MTN Bell and he would regularly be asked to drive to some place in Montana for a meeting that morning. These calls always came from east coast managers.
Bingo.
Do not give up your cars, people.
You will get some lefty tool from one of the coasts being exasperated at how spread out it is in other states telling you to just move to a city if you want their services.
Bingo.
Do not give up your cars, people.
You will get some lefty tool from one of the coasts being exasperated at how spread out it is in other states telling you to just move to a city if you want their services.
Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 11:18 AM (tj6OY)
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But yeah if you are just getting by you should be cooking your own meals..."
Didn't you read the content? (Yeah, I know, but..)
Preparing one's own food is stressful. Or something.
Didn't you read the content? (Yeah, I know, but..)
Preparing one's own food is stressful. Or something.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:18 AM (cGjQu)
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The thing is, delivered food from Doordash online is no more cold and stupid than ordering a pizza in 1975 using the telephone. Its just a different front end with the same basic results: overpriced food handed to you at your door (or, after covid, left at the door).
The problems with this is that its too easy to overuse and bankrupt yourself with. But you and everyone else alive has days when they are too tired, sick, out of time, or just not in the mood to cook anything and go "heck with it, lets just order out." There are just more options now.
Obviously some food delivers better than others; pizza for example, but its not inherently stupid or bad.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:08 AM (PYyV9)
Pizza has been a "delivery" item since forever. And the delivery drivers were employees or contractors to the pizza joint. And got tips. And people did not routinely order pizza simply to eat it. Usually there was a party, or social occasion, and there was alcohol involved. Ordering in a pizza was a bit of a festive event.
The problems with this is that its too easy to overuse and bankrupt yourself with. But you and everyone else alive has days when they are too tired, sick, out of time, or just not in the mood to cook anything and go "heck with it, lets just order out." There are just more options now.
Obviously some food delivers better than others; pizza for example, but its not inherently stupid or bad.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:08 AM (PYyV9)
Pizza has been a "delivery" item since forever. And the delivery drivers were employees or contractors to the pizza joint. And got tips. And people did not routinely order pizza simply to eat it. Usually there was a party, or social occasion, and there was alcohol involved. Ordering in a pizza was a bit of a festive event.
Posted by: zombie Augusto Pinochet at February 23, 2026 11:18 AM (8zz6B)
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My experience with food delivery is recent, during the ice siege we just ended a couple of weeks ago. It was a big help. I am old, an use a cane. The first day I went out to shop it took about 20 minutes to get up our front steps.
Other than that, I know only the usual pizza/Chinese stuff.
Other than that, I know only the usual pizza/Chinese stuff.
Posted by: Eeyore at February 23, 2026 11:18 AM (AlhUl)
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Paying for FiveBucks coffee daily adds up.
Paying for someone to deliver food you could go get.
The little things start to add up over time.
Or, you know, you could invest in a coffeemaker and a travel mug. Crazy, I know.
Paying for someone to deliver food you could go get.
The little things start to add up over time.
Or, you know, you could invest in a coffeemaker and a travel mug. Crazy, I know.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:19 AM (Riz8t)
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As Covid stimulus dried up for younger DoorDash users and they have cut back, seniors in their 60s and 70s have stepped up their usage greatly...
https://www.businessinsider.com/ boomers-are-giving-doordash-a-boost-new-data-shows-2025-11
https://www.businessinsider.com/ boomers-are-giving-doordash-a-boost-new-data-shows-2025-11
Posted by: Nova Local at February 23, 2026 11:19 AM (tOcjL)
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"DoorDash is not about food. It is about:
• Eliminating effort
• Eliminating planning
• Eliminating discomfort
• Eliminating logistics
• Eliminating decision fatigue"
I can relate to this. Finishing up a long day of work/activities and clicking a few buttons to have food from a favorite restaurant waiting for you the second you get home, with very little thinking/effort/planning required, is a stress avoider.
There are downsides obviously.
• Eliminating effort
• Eliminating planning
• Eliminating discomfort
• Eliminating logistics
• Eliminating decision fatigue"
I can relate to this. Finishing up a long day of work/activities and clicking a few buttons to have food from a favorite restaurant waiting for you the second you get home, with very little thinking/effort/planning required, is a stress avoider.
There are downsides obviously.
Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at February 23, 2026 11:19 AM (V6W16)
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25 People who leave doors open need a hickory stick lesson in common manners. About the head.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 23, 2026 11:11 AM (PV3WW)
You're not wrong, but I wonder why the geniuses at Waymo didn't anticipate this and add a mechanism to their cars to close the doors after the passenger un-asses the vehicle. These are custom built vehicles, right? If you can make it drive itself, it doesn't seem like a great leap to add a soft close system to the doors, with appropriate safety precautions to avoid slamming them on arms and legs and fingers and feet.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at February 23, 2026 11:11 AM (PV3WW)
You're not wrong, but I wonder why the geniuses at Waymo didn't anticipate this and add a mechanism to their cars to close the doors after the passenger un-asses the vehicle. These are custom built vehicles, right? If you can make it drive itself, it doesn't seem like a great leap to add a soft close system to the doors, with appropriate safety precautions to avoid slamming them on arms and legs and fingers and feet.
Posted by: a.moron at February 23, 2026 11:20 AM (X5Jzz)
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Hey, I saw your store on the ONT.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:18 AM (77rzZ)
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*silent rage*
P.S. They also have places in Haight ashbury and Inner Sunset.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:18 AM (77rzZ)
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*silent rage*
P.S. They also have places in Haight ashbury and Inner Sunset.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 23, 2026 11:20 AM (RIvkX)
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I have never had prepared food of any kind delivered to my house. Not even pizza. Will never do it. I can drive fine, I always have a pantry/freezer full of stuff. It's fine if others want to do this, but I will think less of you.
Posted by: Semper Paratus at February 23, 2026 11:20 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 11:21 AM (FXNzP)
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Paying for FiveBucks coffee daily adds up."
$5 is the down-payment at Starbucks...
When I was in HS $5 bought be a full bag worth of Taco Bell. "
Yeah, and we could've made that much for less at home...
$5 is the down-payment at Starbucks...
When I was in HS $5 bought be a full bag worth of Taco Bell. "
Yeah, and we could've made that much for less at home...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:21 AM (cGjQu)
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Generation ordering Doordash:
Want to keep up with the Jinese and be hip;
Playing video or watching TV/streaming
Instant gratification akin to " i did something/look at me" when a HotPocket would do.
Want to keep up with the Jinese and be hip;
Playing video or watching TV/streaming
Instant gratification akin to " i did something/look at me" when a HotPocket would do.
Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at February 23, 2026 11:21 AM (m+uh6)
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‘Food delivery in China is a big thing, but the guys doing it make almost nothing. Lots of suicides.’
I’d hate for my food to be late for that reason.
‘Food delivery in China is a big thing, but the guys doing it make almost nothing. Lots of suicides.’
I’d hate for my food to be late for that reason.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (jbnUc)
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7:32 last night.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (OzWW4)
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The GenZ and millenial reply is always some mocking “yeah sure boomer like my $6 coffee is preventing me from buying a $500k house”.
And it’s like yeah OK one $6 coffee doesn’t matter. But it’s not just a cup. It’s a cup or two or three every day. And then DoorDash for dinner for $40. And the $12 craft beers and $28 Mac n cheese at the organic restaurant.
That shit adds up to a down payment on a house pretty fast
And it’s like yeah OK one $6 coffee doesn’t matter. But it’s not just a cup. It’s a cup or two or three every day. And then DoorDash for dinner for $40. And the $12 craft beers and $28 Mac n cheese at the organic restaurant.
That shit adds up to a down payment on a house pretty fast
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (ehU09)
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (cGjQu)
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90+ percent of our meals are cooked at home. On the eat at home takeout food nights we celebrate the no cleanup aspect. Huzzah!!!!
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (pDt9x)
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The Dow is down 1.7% today. I have no idea why, but perhaps those who lose their shirts in the market can become DD drivers.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:17 AM (Riz8t)
Currently down 750 and change.
I'm old enough to remember when that would have people opening windows on high rise offices.
Now it's just a day ending in Y
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:17 AM (Riz8t)
Currently down 750 and change.
I'm old enough to remember when that would have people opening windows on high rise offices.
Now it's just a day ending in Y
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (Hx0tZ)
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Didn't you read the content? (Yeah, I know, but..)
Preparing one's own food is stressful. Or something.
Honestly cooking ok-ish food isn't that hard.
Buy a pound of chicken and a prepared marinade
Throw them in a glass pan overnight
Throw in the oven for 30m at 350
Meanwhile boil a back of rice on the stove top for 12m or so.
And...you've got a decent dinner for $8 or so. Throw in a pepper or some broccoli for another couple of bucks and its actually pretty good.
Yes it takes some time but...its not that bad.
Didn't you read the content? (Yeah, I know, but..)
Preparing one's own food is stressful. Or something.
Honestly cooking ok-ish food isn't that hard.
Buy a pound of chicken and a prepared marinade
Throw them in a glass pan overnight
Throw in the oven for 30m at 350
Meanwhile boil a back of rice on the stove top for 12m or so.
And...you've got a decent dinner for $8 or so. Throw in a pepper or some broccoli for another couple of bucks and its actually pretty good.
Yes it takes some time but...its not that bad.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (sKqQm)
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The half-socialist Portland city council is denouncing Waymo, because it takes jobs away from deserving Uber and Lyft drivers.
Of course, they also tried to stop Uber and Lyft when they first showed up.
Of course, they also tried to stop Uber and Lyft when they first showed up.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (n1OCj)
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I can relate to this. Finishing up a long day of work/activities and clicking a few buttons to have food from a favorite restaurant waiting for you the second you get home, with very little thinking/effort/planning required, is a stress avoider.
There are downsides obviously.
If you can afford it, why not? But as the article says, the heaviest users are those least able to afford it.
As Covid stimulus dried up for younger DoorDash users and they have cut back, seniors in their 60s and 70s have stepped up their usage greatly...
And those in their 60s and 70s are usually those best able to afford it.
There are downsides obviously.
If you can afford it, why not? But as the article says, the heaviest users are those least able to afford it.
As Covid stimulus dried up for younger DoorDash users and they have cut back, seniors in their 60s and 70s have stepped up their usage greatly...
And those in their 60s and 70s are usually those best able to afford it.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (Riz8t)
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But I have noticed that during Covid the local supermarket had a lot of home shopping deliveries going on and it doesn't seem to have slowed down.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 11:23 AM (Nx5jP)
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Thirty dollars is not a cash transaction it's a tap on the touch screen. Depressing , disassociation.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 23, 2026 11:24 AM (cW1mv)
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:24 AM (cGjQu)
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53 Fast is ok. I don't recall a time that it was ever inexpensive...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (cGjQu)
When I was in HS $5 bought be a full bag worth of Taco Bell. Today $5 buy 1 burrito.
When I was in HS $5 almost got you more Taco Bell tacos than a teenage boy could eat.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (cGjQu)
When I was in HS $5 bought be a full bag worth of Taco Bell. Today $5 buy 1 burrito.
When I was in HS $5 almost got you more Taco Bell tacos than a teenage boy could eat.
Posted by: Octochicken at February 23, 2026 11:24 AM (oCS0o)
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A point to make to those arguing its Boomer activity to tell them to stop getting fancy coffees and door dash.
All this stuff would cost half, or less, in real dollars, if the government wasn't funding Somali Learing Centers and teaching kids to cut off their junk.
All this stuff would cost half, or less, in real dollars, if the government wasn't funding Somali Learing Centers and teaching kids to cut off their junk.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:24 AM (sKqQm)
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The wife and I Door Dashed this weekend. We were both tired and the weather was shitty and Future Leader was soon to arrive. So, yeah, we Door Dashed a Chinese Dinner. Still waiting for restaurant prices to return to Pre-Biden but it hasn't.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:24 AM (pZ64F)
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From my posted article from 3 months ago...
"DoorDash appears to be getting a boost from an unlikely group: baby boomers.
The delivery service topped Morning Consult's list of the fastest-growing brands of 2025, according to a report released on Tuesday. The polling firm asked consumers which brands they planned to purchase from and created a measure called "purchasing consideration."
Comparing data from the first quarter with the third quarter, Morning Consult found that consumers were planning to use DoorDash more than any other brand.
Don't give the credit to millennials or Gen Z diners ordering burritos, though: boomers demonstrated the biggest increase in intent to place an order through DoorDash, according to Consult's survey."
"DoorDash appears to be getting a boost from an unlikely group: baby boomers.
The delivery service topped Morning Consult's list of the fastest-growing brands of 2025, according to a report released on Tuesday. The polling firm asked consumers which brands they planned to purchase from and created a measure called "purchasing consideration."
Comparing data from the first quarter with the third quarter, Morning Consult found that consumers were planning to use DoorDash more than any other brand.
Don't give the credit to millennials or Gen Z diners ordering burritos, though: boomers demonstrated the biggest increase in intent to place an order through DoorDash, according to Consult's survey."
Posted by: Nova Local at February 23, 2026 11:24 AM (tOcjL)
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On the bright side:
Rep. Tim Burchett and Sen. Mike Lee demand passage of legislation letting PRIVATEERS attack the cartels.
Rep. Tim Burchett and Sen. Mike Lee demand passage of legislation letting PRIVATEERS attack the cartels.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 23, 2026 11:25 AM (cW1mv)
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Fast is ok. I don't recall a time that it was ever inexpensive...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (cGjQu)
When I was in HS $5 bought be a full bag worth of Taco Bell. Today $5 buy 1 burrito.
When I was in HS $5 almost got you more Taco Bell tacos than a teenage boy could eat.
Posted by: Octochicken at February
I worked there in HS. 20$ at the time woulda damn near got you everything on the menu.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (cGjQu)
When I was in HS $5 bought be a full bag worth of Taco Bell. Today $5 buy 1 burrito.
When I was in HS $5 almost got you more Taco Bell tacos than a teenage boy could eat.
Posted by: Octochicken at February
I worked there in HS. 20$ at the time woulda damn near got you everything on the menu.
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 23, 2026 11:25 AM (MGB5H)
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I was reading some threads on Reddit that had old fast food pictures.
Invariably the prices are way lower then today.
You'll be shocked to learn that if anyone points that out the redditors claim they are lying and it fake
Invariably the prices are way lower then today.
You'll be shocked to learn that if anyone points that out the redditors claim they are lying and it fake
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:25 AM (sKqQm)
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Five dollar footlongs was a Subway Mantra from not so terribly too long ago. Time.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 11:25 AM (pDt9x)
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When I order out (about once a week), I always pick it up.
Most of the time I go to relatively cheap Asian-family-owned restaurants, and I want them to get the money, not some stupid delivery app.
Most of the time I go to relatively cheap Asian-family-owned restaurants, and I want them to get the money, not some stupid delivery app.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 23, 2026 11:25 AM (n1OCj)
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As Covid stimulus dried up for younger DoorDash users and they have cut back, seniors in their 60s and 70s have stepped up their usage greatly...
And those in their 60s and 70s are usually those best able to afford it.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (Riz8t)
Yes, b/c their incomes (SS) were elevated to match all the Biden inflation...the younger folks were not...
And those in their 60s and 70s are usually those best able to afford it.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (Riz8t)
Yes, b/c their incomes (SS) were elevated to match all the Biden inflation...the younger folks were not...
Posted by: Nova Local at February 23, 2026 11:25 AM (tOcjL)
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you've got a decent dinner for $8 or so. Throw in a pepper or some broccoli for another couple of bucks and its actually pretty good."
And better tasting than every "delivered" meal
And better tasting than every "delivered" meal
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:26 AM (cGjQu)
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36 I find this system and what it indicates about Generation Z horrifying.
They’re being conditioned to be lifelong wage and debt slaves.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 23, 2026 11:15 AM (jbnUc)
I know Dave Ramsey often gets mocked here, and I agree that his system isn't capable of dealing with every situation, but I believe following his general advice will result in a better long-term outcome for most young people than this kind of "Live for the moment" lifestyle.
Now get off my lawn.
They’re being conditioned to be lifelong wage and debt slaves.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 23, 2026 11:15 AM (jbnUc)
I know Dave Ramsey often gets mocked here, and I agree that his system isn't capable of dealing with every situation, but I believe following his general advice will result in a better long-term outcome for most young people than this kind of "Live for the moment" lifestyle.
Now get off my lawn.
Posted by: a.moron at February 23, 2026 11:26 AM (X5Jzz)
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50 Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (RIvkX)
Hey, I saw your store on the ONT.
Posted by: Bulg
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Nice store.
Hey, I saw your store on the ONT.
Posted by: Bulg
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Nice store.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 23, 2026 11:26 AM (cW1mv)
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The DoorDash Lifestyle (mostly grocery deliveries) has allowed a recently-widowed relative to become even more of a shut-in than me, which is hard to do. Not a fan.
Posted by: t-bird at February 23, 2026 11:27 AM (HpZ3y)
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It snowed in New Jersey apparently.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 23, 2026 11:27 AM (OzWW4)
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You're not wrong, but I wonder why the geniuses at Waymo didn't anticipate this and add a mechanism to their cars to close the doors after the passenger un-asses the vehicle. These are custom built vehicles, right? If you can make it drive itself, it doesn't seem like a great leap to add a soft close system to the doors, with appropriate safety precautions to avoid slamming them on arms and legs and fingers and feet.
Posted by: a.moron at February 23, 2026 11:20 AM (X5Jzz)
No reason it couldn't be done. Many of the hunchbacks out there have self-closing lift gates on them. Could it be that people refuse to ride in a vehicle the doors of which are not under their exclusive control? Kind of reminiscent of the back seat of a cop car, maybe?
Posted by: a.moron at February 23, 2026 11:20 AM (X5Jzz)
No reason it couldn't be done. Many of the hunchbacks out there have self-closing lift gates on them. Could it be that people refuse to ride in a vehicle the doors of which are not under their exclusive control? Kind of reminiscent of the back seat of a cop car, maybe?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:27 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:27 AM (77rzZ)
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81 The wife and I Door Dashed this weekend. We were both tired and the weather was shitty and Future Leader was soon to arrive. So, yeah, we Door Dashed a Chinese Dinner. Still waiting for restaurant prices to return to Pre-Biden but it hasn't.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:24 AM (pZ64F)
Sinner. You are supposed to cook everything at home, from scratch!! Two hours of prep, two hours to savor your gourmet meal, two hours of cleanup. For. Shame!!!!
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:24 AM (pZ64F)
Sinner. You are supposed to cook everything at home, from scratch!! Two hours of prep, two hours to savor your gourmet meal, two hours of cleanup. For. Shame!!!!
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 11:27 AM (pDt9x)
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Thirty dollars is not a cash transaction it's a tap on the touch screen. Depressing , disassociation.
It's why I generally try to pay cash - having to hand over a couple of twenties makes much more of an impression that tapping my credit card.
It's why I generally try to pay cash - having to hand over a couple of twenties makes much more of an impression that tapping my credit card.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 23, 2026 11:27 AM (n1OCj)
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"Unless you are making a very high salary the math just doesn't work out - its better to spend the 20m driving to get it yourself."
I don't make a high salary, but I figure my time is worth ? say $50/hr, and driving I figure a little under $1/mile for the vehicle. So "cost" for me to drive (17 miles) to town and back is around $60.
WalMart and Sams deliver, even alcohol, milk, and avocados ... so I can tip generously and still come out ahead (I have the yearly plans at Sams and Walmart for like $100/year each, but it gets me free delivery, right to my door)
But I've never used DoorDash, and I have a Dollar General just a mile from my place for some things. Plus it is good to get out of hermit mode once in a while.
I don't make a high salary, but I figure my time is worth ? say $50/hr, and driving I figure a little under $1/mile for the vehicle. So "cost" for me to drive (17 miles) to town and back is around $60.
WalMart and Sams deliver, even alcohol, milk, and avocados ... so I can tip generously and still come out ahead (I have the yearly plans at Sams and Walmart for like $100/year each, but it gets me free delivery, right to my door)
But I've never used DoorDash, and I have a Dollar General just a mile from my place for some things. Plus it is good to get out of hermit mode once in a while.
Posted by: illiniwek at February 23, 2026 11:28 AM (vbXSk)
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Sounds like the Door Dash Lifestyle is a sort of Nihilism coupled with Instant Gratification.
Probably with automatic mandatory MAID enrollment at age 55.
Probably with automatic mandatory MAID enrollment at age 55.
Posted by: muldoon at February 23, 2026 11:28 AM (qgHp7)
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That shit adds up to a down payment on a house pretty fast
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (ehU09)
Exactly the argument. Exactly the retort.
The younger generations that don't wanna hear it are missing the point, and I blame the lack of cash usage.
>hikes up old man pants to above belly button
I remember having no money for anything and yet spending all I had, but when you start with a wallet full and end up empty it's not just visual, it's visceral.
Then you stop doin this and stop doing that and you have a buck or two to set aside.
Pretty soon the jar is full of ones and fives and not just change.
The realization that little things add up to a lot isn't quite the same thing when it's all just ones and zeros on an app
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (ehU09)
Exactly the argument. Exactly the retort.
The younger generations that don't wanna hear it are missing the point, and I blame the lack of cash usage.
>hikes up old man pants to above belly button
I remember having no money for anything and yet spending all I had, but when you start with a wallet full and end up empty it's not just visual, it's visceral.
Then you stop doin this and stop doing that and you have a buck or two to set aside.
Pretty soon the jar is full of ones and fives and not just change.
The realization that little things add up to a lot isn't quite the same thing when it's all just ones and zeros on an app
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:28 AM (Hx0tZ)
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Yes, b/c their incomes (SS) were elevated to match all the Biden inflation...the younger folks were not...
Sure, that plays a role, but it's more important that:
1) mortgage is paid off
2) kids are through school
3) work expenses like gas and clothing are gone
4) if you were smart, you saved a lot during your prime earning years, and now have enough money to see you through til the dirt nap.
Sure, that plays a role, but it's more important that:
1) mortgage is paid off
2) kids are through school
3) work expenses like gas and clothing are gone
4) if you were smart, you saved a lot during your prime earning years, and now have enough money to see you through til the dirt nap.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:28 AM (Riz8t)
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Stores are reverting back to Service Merchandise: order online and pick up in person or have it delivered. The in store experience is awful. If I couldn’t use BJ’s express pay, I would never go there. Walmart is painful. Food Lion is very time dependent.
I could go to guns.com and get the RF15 I want but I will go and buy it from the Virginia dealer to help his business.
And the 30 round mag.
I could go to guns.com and get the RF15 I want but I will go and buy it from the Virginia dealer to help his business.
And the 30 round mag.
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 11:28 AM (8jVAy)
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73 Meanwhile boil a back of rice on the stove top for 12m or so.
pretty sure we call it "canadian rice" down here.
pretty sure we call it "canadian rice" down here.
Posted by: anachronda at February 23, 2026 11:28 AM (sGtp+)
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Yes, b/c their incomes (SS) were elevated to match all the Biden inflation...the younger folks were not...
Posted by: Nova Local
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um, horse hockey
Posted by: Nova Local
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um, horse hockey
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (cW1mv)
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (cGjQu)
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The explanation is simple...these are entitled, lazy, financially ignorant people.
Prove me wrong.
Prove me wrong.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (n9ltV)
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The thing is, delivered food from Doordash online is no more cold and stupid than ordering a pizza in 1975 using the telephone. Its just a different front end with the same basic results: overpriced food handed to you at your door (or, after covid, left at the door).
This. I'm not Gen Z, but ordering pizzas on the phone was the world's most normal thing in the 70s/80s/90s and DoorDash/Uber Eats/GrubHub are the same thing but with a different front end and a much wider variety.
This. I'm not Gen Z, but ordering pizzas on the phone was the world's most normal thing in the 70s/80s/90s and DoorDash/Uber Eats/GrubHub are the same thing but with a different front end and a much wider variety.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (2ocoG)
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half of its customers have household income below $75,000 per year, and 33% of its customers are in households with income below $50,000."
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The income and wealth of the customer is relevant in that the types of financial decisions certain people make are why they are in the financial situation they find themselves in.
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The income and wealth of the customer is relevant in that the types of financial decisions certain people make are why they are in the financial situation they find themselves in.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (0U5gm)
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People who leave doors open need a hickory stick lesson in common manners. About the head.
Change the ToC so the ride is not complete until the door is securely closed after the customer's exit and bill accordingly
Change the ToC so the ride is not complete until the door is securely closed after the customer's exit and bill accordingly
Posted by: Chuck C at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (vzewd)
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It’s like anything, moderation is key. Getting DoorDash every now and then no big deal. Getting it 2X a day every day, yeah you’re a financial imbecile.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:30 AM (ehU09)
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And it’s like yeah OK one $6 coffee doesn’t matter. But it’s not just a cup. It’s a cup or two or three every day. And then DoorDash for dinner for $40. And the $12 craft beers and $28 Mac n cheese at the organic restaurant.
That shit adds up to a down payment on a house pretty fast
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (ehU09)
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Since COVID, I've been tracking my spending religiously. It's amazing how much I have to spend just on the ordinary everyday stuff, like groceries (my cats are bleeding me dry).
On the plus side, I've reduced spending quite a bit--because I can see where it all goes--so I tend to save a lot more money over time.
That shit adds up to a down payment on a house pretty fast
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (ehU09)
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Since COVID, I've been tracking my spending religiously. It's amazing how much I have to spend just on the ordinary everyday stuff, like groceries (my cats are bleeding me dry).
On the plus side, I've reduced spending quite a bit--because I can see where it all goes--so I tend to save a lot more money over time.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 23, 2026 11:31 AM (ESVrU)
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I don't make a high salary, but I figure my time is worth ? say $50/hr, and driving I figure a little under $1/mile for the vehicle. So "cost" for me to drive (17 miles) to town and back is around $60.
WalMart and Sams deliver, even alcohol, milk, and avocados ... so I can tip generously and still come out ahead (I have the yearly plans at Sams and Walmart for like $100/year each, but it gets me free delivery, right to my door)
Fair point. That's why I pay for Amazon Prime. I use it a lot, and never have to get in the car.
WalMart and Sams deliver, even alcohol, milk, and avocados ... so I can tip generously and still come out ahead (I have the yearly plans at Sams and Walmart for like $100/year each, but it gets me free delivery, right to my door)
Fair point. That's why I pay for Amazon Prime. I use it a lot, and never have to get in the car.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:31 AM (Riz8t)
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Are self-driving car manufacturers going to be exempt from liability when their cars crash into things?
Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 23, 2026 11:31 AM (DgMqy)
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This ties in well with one of the stories from JJ's morning report:
It’s easier to highlight the spending habits of twenty-somethings than to interrogate the policy decisions that shaped today’s cost of living.
Media Mock Gen Z For Rotisserie Chickens Because It’s Easier Than Addressing Real Problems
The younger set definitely has major gaps in financial skills and home economics. Many of them don't know how to cook, or shop. This is a major failing on the part of parents and the education system. However their lack of personal financial acumen isn't what has inflated the price of now-mandatory college education housing, caused runaway inflation, year-over-year wage stagnation, year-over-year housing inflation, and the whole rest of it. Sure there is deflection on both "sides" of the issue, but as the author points out it's a lot easier to scoffingly talk about Starbucks, DoorDash and avocado toast than discuss the disastrous domestic policies of the past 50 years or so (with all-too-brief interregna).
It’s easier to highlight the spending habits of twenty-somethings than to interrogate the policy decisions that shaped today’s cost of living.
Media Mock Gen Z For Rotisserie Chickens Because It’s Easier Than Addressing Real Problems
The younger set definitely has major gaps in financial skills and home economics. Many of them don't know how to cook, or shop. This is a major failing on the part of parents and the education system. However their lack of personal financial acumen isn't what has inflated the price of now-mandatory college education housing, caused runaway inflation, year-over-year wage stagnation, year-over-year housing inflation, and the whole rest of it. Sure there is deflection on both "sides" of the issue, but as the author points out it's a lot easier to scoffingly talk about Starbucks, DoorDash and avocado toast than discuss the disastrous domestic policies of the past 50 years or so (with all-too-brief interregna).
Posted by: Blaming minutiae is cheap and easy at February 23, 2026 11:31 AM (TbWk/)
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The income and wealth of the customer is relevant in that the types of financial decisions certain people make are why they are in the financial situation they find themselves in."
Tl;DR
/ hey, who wants tacos?
Tl;DR
/ hey, who wants tacos?
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:31 AM (cGjQu)
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Muldoon gets it. We don’t understand the world kids are in today. Nihilism and nonsense are responses to a world they have no say in.
When they figure out the Democrats are selling them to the Muslims, the switch will happen.
When they figure out the Democrats are selling them to the Muslims, the switch will happen.
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 11:31 AM (8jVAy)
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It's amazing how little we spend on groceries now that our son has moved out.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:31 AM (77rzZ)
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I am reminded of a conversation I had at a party not long ago. Someone was showing off their new iPhone 700, or whatever the newest model is, and I mentioned to the guy next to me that I couldn't afford several hundred dollars for a phone.
He said that I was wealthier than the guy with the new phone.
I replied, "Yes, but I still can't afford to spend that much on a phone."
Affording something is not related to how much you have, but how much you are willing to spend.
He said that I was wealthier than the guy with the new phone.
I replied, "Yes, but I still can't afford to spend that much on a phone."
Affording something is not related to how much you have, but how much you are willing to spend.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 23, 2026 11:32 AM (0U5gm)
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The income and wealth of the customer is relevant in that the types of financial decisions certain people make are why they are in the financial situation they find themselves in.
The great financial divide in the United States is that half the country pays off their credit card bills in full at the end of the month, and half do not.
The great financial divide in the United States is that half the country pays off their credit card bills in full at the end of the month, and half do not.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 23, 2026 11:32 AM (n1OCj)
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They're jag electrics....
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (cGjQu)
Which probably have electric opener/closers on the hunchback lift gate.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (cGjQu)
Which probably have electric opener/closers on the hunchback lift gate.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:32 AM (8zz6B)
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The idea that some "shopper" can pick an avocado for me is ridiculous.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 23, 2026 11:32 AM (+nEug)
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Amazon Prime is the bomb.
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 11:33 AM (8jVAy)
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Thx Buck.
A lot of blue cities will object to Waymo because the Utes don't have anyone to beat while carjacking
A lot of blue cities will object to Waymo because the Utes don't have anyone to beat while carjacking
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 23, 2026 11:33 AM (/PQmQ)
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That is a lot of BS for saying today’s kids don’t have the ability to delay gratification which is how you obtain things of value.
It is supplying an excuse for being lazy.
It is supplying an excuse for being lazy.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at February 23, 2026 11:33 AM (xvV+O)
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You can DD+ thru Prime and delivery fees are drastically reduced.
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 11:33 AM (8jVAy)
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He said that I was wealthier than the guy with the new phone.
I replied, "Yes, but I still can't afford to spend that much on a phone."
Affording something is not related to how much you have, but how much you are willing to spend.
Posted by: Thomas Paine
My wife has a saying, "It's not how much you make, it's how much you keep."
I replied, "Yes, but I still can't afford to spend that much on a phone."
Affording something is not related to how much you have, but how much you are willing to spend.
Posted by: Thomas Paine
My wife has a saying, "It's not how much you make, it's how much you keep."
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:33 AM (77rzZ)
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Nihilism and nonsense are responses to a world they have no say in."
Yeah, like I had a great deal of say... in what, exactly?
Yeah, like I had a great deal of say... in what, exactly?
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:34 AM (cGjQu)
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My favorite thing about Prime is that they have what I need/want instead of traipsing around a store only to find out that it does not have whatever. Or, “ they can order it”, which is casting your fate to the winds, often times. No thanks.
My favorite thing about Prime is that they have what I need/want instead of traipsing around a store only to find out that it does not have whatever. Or, “ they can order it”, which is casting your fate to the winds, often times. No thanks.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 11:34 AM (pDt9x)
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The wife picks her own food. I tell anything in a box she should have delivered
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 11:34 AM (8jVAy)
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39 My daughter lives in South Florida...........she says that driving there is literally insanity. Everyone speeds. A lot.
Posted by: Monica at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (tBu82)
Can confirm. In NC, when I see a Florida plate, it's usually as it recedes into the distance ahead of me at a high rate of speed. Sometimes it's red-shifted.
Posted by: Monica at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (tBu82)
Can confirm. In NC, when I see a Florida plate, it's usually as it recedes into the distance ahead of me at a high rate of speed. Sometimes it's red-shifted.
Posted by: NC Dave at February 23, 2026 11:34 AM (VQC/c)
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I know Dave Ramsey often gets mocked here, and I agree that his system isn't capable of dealing with every situation, but I believe following his general advice will result in a better long-term outcome for most young people than this kind of "Live for the moment" lifestyle.
Now get off my lawn.
Posted by: a.moron
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Just listening to the various scenarios imparts a logic of money.
Now get off my lawn.
Posted by: a.moron
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Just listening to the various scenarios imparts a logic of money.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 23, 2026 11:34 AM (cW1mv)
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117 It's amazing how little we spend on groceries now that our son has moved out.
See also, clothes, violin lessons, soccer, extra hotel rooms on vacation, etc. etc. It's astonishing when you realize how much money you spent on them over the years.
See also, clothes, violin lessons, soccer, extra hotel rooms on vacation, etc. etc. It's astonishing when you realize how much money you spent on them over the years.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:34 AM (Riz8t)
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Door dash is nasty. The cars and drivers are full of insects and other things, driving around with your food, the driver is burping and farting all day in his ride, picking his ass and nose before delivering you overpriced, crappy food.
People are stupid. Which is why there is such a thing as a democrat party.
People are stupid. Which is why there is such a thing as a democrat party.
Posted by: Dumb People Door Dash at February 23, 2026 11:35 AM (TmfuF)
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Youngest uses waymo to go out to dinner. He likes it.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at February 23, 2026 11:35 AM (lpVer)
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We thought we did until Trump. Kids know now they don’t.
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 11:35 AM (8jVAy)
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:35 AM (cGjQu)
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102 Stores are reverting back to Service Merchandise: order online and pick up in person or have it delivered. The in store experience is awful. If I couldn’t use BJ’s express pay, I would never go there. Walmart is painful. Food Lion is very time dependent.
I could go to guns.com and get the RF15 I want but I will go and buy it from the Virginia dealer to help his business.
And the 30 round mag.
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 11:28 AM (8jVAy)
WalMart isn't THAT bad...but highly dependent on what time of day you go, and whether it's EBT reload day. Still, getting stuff dropped right at your door for minimal additional cost really is great for a lot of things
I could go to guns.com and get the RF15 I want but I will go and buy it from the Virginia dealer to help his business.
And the 30 round mag.
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 11:28 AM (8jVAy)
WalMart isn't THAT bad...but highly dependent on what time of day you go, and whether it's EBT reload day. Still, getting stuff dropped right at your door for minimal additional cost really is great for a lot of things
Posted by: Target is losing its lustre as well at February 23, 2026 11:35 AM (TbWk/)
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When I finally caught footage of the Mexico War
I thought I was seeing the new Sicario 3 trailer !!
I thought I was seeing the new Sicario 3 trailer !!
Posted by: Qmark at February 23, 2026 11:35 AM (mRjLy)
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Super patriot Don DeMon.
Don Lemon on Kash Patel: “Why are you even there? On taxpayer dollars, on the plane. This administration is so tacky. You people have no class, it’s just gross. You’re trashy, it’s disgusting.“
Don Lemon on Kash Patel: “Why are you even there? On taxpayer dollars, on the plane. This administration is so tacky. You people have no class, it’s just gross. You’re trashy, it’s disgusting.“
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 11:36 AM (FXNzP)
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Alexandra Daddario is seriously damaged goods but like many actresses, easy on the eyes. Especially those eyes.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:36 AM (PYyV9)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 23, 2026 11:36 AM (j+aD2)
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They're jag electrics....
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (cGjQu)
And, incidentally, those Waymo heaps are butt-ugly. Used to be a time when Jaguars, regardless of how impractical or unreliable they were either downright rolling works of art, or at worst, pleasnt-looking if somewhat dated sedans. Now they look like mecha-Godzilla took a dump on the road.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (cGjQu)
And, incidentally, those Waymo heaps are butt-ugly. Used to be a time when Jaguars, regardless of how impractical or unreliable they were either downright rolling works of art, or at worst, pleasnt-looking if somewhat dated sedans. Now they look like mecha-Godzilla took a dump on the road.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:36 AM (8zz6B)
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The realization that little things add up to a lot isn't quite the same thing when it's all just ones and zeros on an app
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:28 AM (Hx0tZ)
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Putting it all into a spreadsheet really helps.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:28 AM (Hx0tZ)
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Putting it all into a spreadsheet really helps.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 23, 2026 11:36 AM (ESVrU)
Posted by: Aliassmithsmith at February 23, 2026 11:37 AM (oH5LN)
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140 Alexandra Daddario is seriously damaged goods but like many actresses, easy on the eyes. Especially those eyes.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:36 AM (PYyV9)
She used to be a Thing here at the HQ.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:36 AM (PYyV9)
She used to be a Thing here at the HQ.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 11:37 AM (pDt9x)
Posted by: SciVo at February 23, 2026 11:37 AM (Sy6m/)
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Since COVID, I've been tracking my spending religiously. It's amazing how much I have to spend just on the ordinary everyday stuff, like groceries (my cats are bleeding me dry).
On the plus side, I've reduced spending quite a bit--because I can see where it all goes--so I tend to save a lot more money over time.
Hawthorne Effect - the mere act of tracking your expenditures causes you to spend less.
On the plus side, I've reduced spending quite a bit--because I can see where it all goes--so I tend to save a lot more money over time.
Hawthorne Effect - the mere act of tracking your expenditures causes you to spend less.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 23, 2026 11:37 AM (n1OCj)
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traipsing around a store only to find out that it does not have whatever"
I tend to check inventory first..
waymo to go out to dinner. He likes it."
Waymo starts at $14/mile... and up
I tend to check inventory first..
waymo to go out to dinner. He likes it."
Waymo starts at $14/mile... and up
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:37 AM (cGjQu)
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It is interesting to convert these sort of discussions into time.
So if you options are:
Door dashing a $20 food order for $10 bucks
Driving 15m to pick it up
So, is 15m worth $10? Do you make more then $40/h after taxes?
So if you options are:
Door dashing a $20 food order for $10 bucks
Driving 15m to pick it up
So, is 15m worth $10? Do you make more then $40/h after taxes?
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:37 AM (sKqQm)
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He said that I was wealthier than the guy with the new phone.
I replied, "Yes, but I still can't afford to spend that much on a phone."
Affording something is not related to how much you have, but how much you are willing to spend.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 23, 2026 11:32 AM (0U5gm)
I'm about 8 models behind. Don't care. It works and I'm not making car-sized payments on a goddamned phone.
He said that I was wealthier than the guy with the new phone.
I replied, "Yes, but I still can't afford to spend that much on a phone."
Affording something is not related to how much you have, but how much you are willing to spend.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 23, 2026 11:32 AM (0U5gm)
I'm about 8 models behind. Don't care. It works and I'm not making car-sized payments on a goddamned phone.
Posted by: iPhone next-model addiction I will never understand at February 23, 2026 11:38 AM (TbWk/)
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121 The idea that some "shopper" can pick an avocado for me is ridiculous.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 23, 2026 11:32 AM (+nEug)
Depends on price...if Amazon same day grocery will deliver me that fresh avocado for 49 cents to my door, I'll take my chances...for $2 to my door, forget it.
So, it's still a best value calculus...if you have more mouths to feed, you may take more chances, especially for healthy items.
I said I'd never do online grocery, and then Amazon sent me produce and milk prices that were incredible...and what I got met my expectations, so I was very happy. Now, I'll look midweek when Mother Hubbard's cupboard gets low and see if they want to send me milk and produce for what I want to pay...or if I have to go to the store the one weekday I have a car...3 out of 4 times, it's the store...but sometimes now, it's not...
Posted by: Ben Had at February 23, 2026 11:32 AM (+nEug)
Depends on price...if Amazon same day grocery will deliver me that fresh avocado for 49 cents to my door, I'll take my chances...for $2 to my door, forget it.
So, it's still a best value calculus...if you have more mouths to feed, you may take more chances, especially for healthy items.
I said I'd never do online grocery, and then Amazon sent me produce and milk prices that were incredible...and what I got met my expectations, so I was very happy. Now, I'll look midweek when Mother Hubbard's cupboard gets low and see if they want to send me milk and produce for what I want to pay...or if I have to go to the store the one weekday I have a car...3 out of 4 times, it's the store...but sometimes now, it's not...
Posted by: Nova Local at February 23, 2026 11:38 AM (tOcjL)
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‘I wonder why the geniuses at Waymo didn't anticipate this and add a mechanism to their cars to close the doors after the passenger un-asses the vehicle.
No reason it couldn't be done.‘
Lawsuits most likely. The same idiots that won’t close will also manage to bypass any guarding and shut their hand in the door.
‘I wonder why the geniuses at Waymo didn't anticipate this and add a mechanism to their cars to close the doors after the passenger un-asses the vehicle.
No reason it couldn't be done.‘
Lawsuits most likely. The same idiots that won’t close will also manage to bypass any guarding and shut their hand in the door.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 23, 2026 11:38 AM (jbnUc)
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Or you could just cook.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 23, 2026 11:38 AM (OzWW4)
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So, self driving cars automatically stop if a pedestrian is in the way.
I foresee a modern batch of highwaymen exploiting this feature in waymos, stopping them and stealing the food.
I foresee a modern batch of highwaymen exploiting this feature in waymos, stopping them and stealing the food.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 23, 2026 11:39 AM (0U5gm)
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:39 AM (cGjQu)
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This. I'm not Gen Z, but ordering pizzas on the phone was the world's most normal thing in the 70s/80s/90s and DoorDash/Uber Eats/GrubHub are the same thing but with a different front end and a much wider variety.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (2ocoG)
The difference is volume. People ordered pizza once a week or for parties or what have you. I remember towing up getting pizza for dinner was a big deal. Maybe on a Friday night.
Today, DoorDash is for many young people their only source of food. They never buy groceries they have no idea how cook even the basics.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (2ocoG)
The difference is volume. People ordered pizza once a week or for parties or what have you. I remember towing up getting pizza for dinner was a big deal. Maybe on a Friday night.
Today, DoorDash is for many young people their only source of food. They never buy groceries they have no idea how cook even the basics.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:39 AM (ehU09)
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Why, Mr. Smith, would I choose to hire an undischargable undefined unlimited liability?
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 11:40 AM (8jVAy)
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:40 AM (cGjQu)
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Where my EBT card at?
Posted by: LaQuisha at February 23, 2026 11:40 AM (2Ez/1)
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Alexandra Daddario is seriously damaged goods but like many actresses, easy on the eyes. Especially those eyes.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
The best female eyes in cinema belonged to Lee Remick.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
The best female eyes in cinema belonged to Lee Remick.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:40 AM (77rzZ)
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Here is the Costco delivery schedule.
Costco delivery fees depend on the service used:
Same-Day (via Instacart) generally starts at $3.99 for orders over $35, while 2-Day delivery for non-perishables is free for orders over $75 and costs $3 per item for smaller orders. Note that item prices are higher online than in-store to cover service costs.
Key Considerations
Membership: Both services require a valid Costco membership.
Item Prices: Items are priced higher online to cover picking and packing costs.
Costco delivery fees depend on the service used:
Same-Day (via Instacart) generally starts at $3.99 for orders over $35, while 2-Day delivery for non-perishables is free for orders over $75 and costs $3 per item for smaller orders. Note that item prices are higher online than in-store to cover service costs.
Key Considerations
Membership: Both services require a valid Costco membership.
Item Prices: Items are priced higher online to cover picking and packing costs.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 11:41 AM (Riz8t)
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Daddario will be 40 next month. Big birthday!!
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 11:41 AM (pDt9x)
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Ben I do wonder about what produce they pick out always works.
Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 11:41 AM (Ia/+0)
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I know Dave Ramsey often gets mocked here, and I agree that his system isn't capable of dealing with every situation, but I believe following his general advice will result in a better long-term outcome for most young people than this kind of "Live for the moment" lifestyle.
Dave Ramsey's been replaced by Caleb Hammer. He's in the same age group as the kids, and he's not as off-putting as Ramsey.
Dave Ramsey's been replaced by Caleb Hammer. He's in the same age group as the kids, and he's not as off-putting as Ramsey.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 23, 2026 11:41 AM (2ocoG)
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The thing is, delivered food from Doordash online is no more cold and stupid than ordering a pizza in 1975 using the telephone. It's just a different front end with the same basic results: overpriced food handed to you at your door (or, after covid, left at the door). [ ... ]
Obviously some food delivers better than others; pizza for example, but its not inherently stupid or bad.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:08 AM
This has been my experience with DoorDash and UberEats in my area. I started using it after forced work from home during COVID and then have used it over the last few years when getting together with friends for game nights.
I've never had cold food. There's no difference between picking up my food or having someone deliver it other than extra person handling my food. The time is the same. The major difference is the cost. Food is marked up on the sites + taxes/fees + tip. That's the major hit. You're paying for the convenience of not leaving your home.
The difference between this and pizza delivery is pizza delivery didn't markup their prices or add fees. It was same price as pick-up with only added tip.
Obviously some food delivers better than others; pizza for example, but its not inherently stupid or bad.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:08 AM
This has been my experience with DoorDash and UberEats in my area. I started using it after forced work from home during COVID and then have used it over the last few years when getting together with friends for game nights.
I've never had cold food. There's no difference between picking up my food or having someone deliver it other than extra person handling my food. The time is the same. The major difference is the cost. Food is marked up on the sites + taxes/fees + tip. That's the major hit. You're paying for the convenience of not leaving your home.
The difference between this and pizza delivery is pizza delivery didn't markup their prices or add fees. It was same price as pick-up with only added tip.
Posted by: Clyde Shelton at February 23, 2026 11:41 AM (P5BPp)
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I foresee a modern batch of highwaymen exploiting this feature in waymos, stopping them and stealing the food."
Protesters stopped and destroyed them last year...
Protesters stopped and destroyed them last year...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:41 AM (cGjQu)
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Lots of post 18 people don't even have or even want a driver's license. Seems crazy to us oldsters. But they don't have a car so while I can reach any fast food place if I wanted in 5 minutes, they get it delivered. I have come to hate fast food though, and the deli at the grocery store with pre-made any type of food is cheaper and much better.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 23, 2026 11:41 AM (n5tGW)
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Posted by: Monica at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (tBu82)
Maryland drivers are bad, too.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:17 AM (77rzZ)
Maybe y'all drive too fucking slow.
Maryland drivers are bad, too.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:17 AM (77rzZ)
Maybe y'all drive too fucking slow.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 23, 2026 11:41 AM (g8Ew8)
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I forgot to say "get off my lawn"
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 23, 2026 11:42 AM (n5tGW)
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DoorDash Corporate structure: In part, AI Overview:
(NYSE: DASH) utilizes a dual-class share structure that grants significant control to founders (holding ~70% voting power as of 2021) over institutional investors. Led by CEO Tony Xu, the company operates with a functional executive team, including a President/COO, CFO, and key leaders in Legal, People, and Engineering.
Key Aspects of Corporate Structure:
Leadership & Management: Tony Xu serves as Co-founder and CEO. The executive team includes Prabir Adarkar (President, COO), Ravi Inukonda (CFO), and Keith Yandell (Chief Business and Legal Officer).
Ownership Structure: While founders maintain voting control, over 50% of shares are held by institutional investors, with Sequoia Capital being a major shareholder.
(Much more.)
However, per the IRS: Gig workers (independent contractors) must pay both employer and employee portions of Social Security/Medicare taxes, totaling 15.3% on net earnings, plus income tax.
So who are the tax & immigration cheats?
Yes, every young person & family in my area utilizes it and similar companies almost constantly, now around the clock.
(NYSE: DASH) utilizes a dual-class share structure that grants significant control to founders (holding ~70% voting power as of 2021) over institutional investors. Led by CEO Tony Xu, the company operates with a functional executive team, including a President/COO, CFO, and key leaders in Legal, People, and Engineering.
Key Aspects of Corporate Structure:
Leadership & Management: Tony Xu serves as Co-founder and CEO. The executive team includes Prabir Adarkar (President, COO), Ravi Inukonda (CFO), and Keith Yandell (Chief Business and Legal Officer).
Ownership Structure: While founders maintain voting control, over 50% of shares are held by institutional investors, with Sequoia Capital being a major shareholder.
(Much more.)
However, per the IRS: Gig workers (independent contractors) must pay both employer and employee portions of Social Security/Medicare taxes, totaling 15.3% on net earnings, plus income tax.
So who are the tax & immigration cheats?
Yes, every young person & family in my area utilizes it and similar companies almost constantly, now around the clock.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 23, 2026 11:42 AM (NFX2v)
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Today, DoorDash is for many young people their only source of food. They never buy groceries they have no idea how cook even the basics.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:39 AM (ehU09)
They are waiting for the pipelines to deliver their daily allotment of Soylent Green.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:39 AM (ehU09)
They are waiting for the pipelines to deliver their daily allotment of Soylent Green.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:42 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (cGjQu)
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Super patriot Don DeMon.
Don Lemon on Kash Patel: “Why are you even there? On taxpayer dollars, on the plane. This administration is so tacky. You people have no class, it’s just gross. You’re trashy, it’s disgusting.“
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
The FBI is going to be coordinating security at the next Olympics in the US in two years. He had a reason to be in Italy, and taking an hour or so to applaud the team is not trashy.
Don Lemon on Kash Patel: “Why are you even there? On taxpayer dollars, on the plane. This administration is so tacky. You people have no class, it’s just gross. You’re trashy, it’s disgusting.“
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
The FBI is going to be coordinating security at the next Olympics in the US in two years. He had a reason to be in Italy, and taking an hour or so to applaud the team is not trashy.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (0U5gm)
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Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:42 AM (8zz6B)
Somebody on an earlier thread mentioned that you have family sheltering in place in Mexico. I hope they are, and stay, safe.
Somebody on an earlier thread mentioned that you have family sheltering in place in Mexico. I hope they are, and stay, safe.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (77rzZ)
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I use UberEats all the time, generally because my life can be very unpredictable and I'm not usually at home for long stretches. Doesn't make sense for me to keep a lot of perishables around, and a girl gets tired of eating MREs.
There's a strategy to the ordering though. I default to "reheat and eat" especially if there's anything fried in the order. It gets soggy fast, so a few minutes in the air fryer makes it better. But a lot of places have food that doesn't travel well, so it's something to keep in mind.
Me, I'm about the convenience. I don't like to eat at a restaurant alone. Most nights I don't feel like thinking about making food since I'm occupied with other things.
There's a strategy to the ordering though. I default to "reheat and eat" especially if there's anything fried in the order. It gets soggy fast, so a few minutes in the air fryer makes it better. But a lot of places have food that doesn't travel well, so it's something to keep in mind.
Me, I'm about the convenience. I don't like to eat at a restaurant alone. Most nights I don't feel like thinking about making food since I'm occupied with other things.
Posted by: Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (odsWN)
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Eh, in general, I cook my own food and prefer to.
And I'd prefer if when I didn't, the people who prepare and deliver my food, or carry out any other task I pay for are citizens. Not visa holders. Citizens. I want to look at it with awe and wonderment when I encounter a genuine foreigner who isn't just here to see Yellowstone.
And I'd prefer if when I didn't, the people who prepare and deliver my food, or carry out any other task I pay for are citizens. Not visa holders. Citizens. I want to look at it with awe and wonderment when I encounter a genuine foreigner who isn't just here to see Yellowstone.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 23, 2026 11:44 AM (BI5O2)
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Baltimore drivers are the worst. Junkie insurance fraudsters.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 23, 2026 11:44 AM (OzWW4)
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Skip, it is impossible not to see what produce the shoppers pick.
Grocery stores are always adding new products and by shopping myself I have found some things I really enjoy.
Grocery stores are always adding new products and by shopping myself I have found some things I really enjoy.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 23, 2026 11:44 AM (+nEug)
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My local Mexican food joint is our go to for quick and easy meals. A mile or so away. Bring it home, eat. Throw away containers, wash plates and silverware. Life is good.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 11:44 AM (pDt9x)
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My dad told me there things that have worked well for me.
Save 10% of your pay.
Live below your income.
Quality only hurts once.
Invest long term.
Don’t follow the crowd.
And
The people that think they are real smart are the easiest to fool.
Save 10% of your pay.
Live below your income.
Quality only hurts once.
Invest long term.
Don’t follow the crowd.
And
The people that think they are real smart are the easiest to fool.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at February 23, 2026 11:44 AM (xvV+O)
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Lots of post 18 people don't even have or even want a driver's license. Seems crazy to us oldsters. But they don't have a car so while I can reach any fast food place if I wanted in 5 minutes, they get it delivered. I have come to hate fast food though, and the deli at the grocery store with pre-made any type of food is cheaper and much better.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
Funny thing is they think they’re saving the erf by not polluting it with a car. Meanwhile the DoorDash driver has to drive a longer distance to get the food to them vs had they driven to the restaurant themselves.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
Funny thing is they think they’re saving the erf by not polluting it with a car. Meanwhile the DoorDash driver has to drive a longer distance to get the food to them vs had they driven to the restaurant themselves.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:45 AM (ehU09)
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173 Super patriot Don DeMon.
Don Lemon on Kash Patel: “Why are you even there? On taxpayer dollars, on the plane. This administration is so tacky. You people have no class, it’s just gross. You’re trashy, it’s disgusting.“
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
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"I care about taxpayer dollars not being wasted! Also, you're racist for looking into welfare fraud!"
Don Lemon on Kash Patel: “Why are you even there? On taxpayer dollars, on the plane. This administration is so tacky. You people have no class, it’s just gross. You’re trashy, it’s disgusting.“
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
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"I care about taxpayer dollars not being wasted! Also, you're racist for looking into welfare fraud!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 11:45 AM (GBKbO)
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what produce they pick out always works"
I've seen some delivery produce that.... yikes.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (cGjQu)
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They don't have to eat it, so it makes no difference to them what produce they grab from the bin.
I've seen some delivery produce that.... yikes.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (cGjQu)
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They don't have to eat it, so it makes no difference to them what produce they grab from the bin.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 23, 2026 11:45 AM (ESVrU)
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Who would order lumber from Lowe’s or HD and expect top quality stuff? They deliver the crap mixed with whatever is on top.
Fresh food is the same.
Cooked food is the same as faucets that now come pre assembled.
CPVC will replace copper.
Quality be damned. The labor cost is too much.
Fresh food is the same.
Cooked food is the same as faucets that now come pre assembled.
CPVC will replace copper.
Quality be damned. The labor cost is too much.
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 11:46 AM (8jVAy)
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Somebody on an earlier thread mentioned that you have family sheltering in place in Mexico. I hope they are, and stay, safe.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (77rzZ)
OK, so far, as per an e-mail this morning.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (77rzZ)
OK, so far, as per an e-mail this morning.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:46 AM (8zz6B)
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172 what produce they pick out always works"
I've seen some delivery produce that.... yikes.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (cGjQu)
Amazon sent me one of those - they have a policy of full refund. Just send a pic. Same for a milk dated same day - full refund.
Last few times, orders have been perfect. Apparently, I was helping the new service work out kinks.
It's limited (when they run out of drivers, they don't offer it anymore), but it's free for $25+ orders if you have Prime...and I've gotten some amazing deals with great fresh food from them.
You can't use it in emergencies (like snow), so it's truly for when it's not needed by most folks vs when it is. I think it's a way to keep their drivers fully FT when they don't have enough normal deliveries and a way to offload Whole Foods produce when they receive too much...
I've seen some delivery produce that.... yikes.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (cGjQu)
Amazon sent me one of those - they have a policy of full refund. Just send a pic. Same for a milk dated same day - full refund.
Last few times, orders have been perfect. Apparently, I was helping the new service work out kinks.
It's limited (when they run out of drivers, they don't offer it anymore), but it's free for $25+ orders if you have Prime...and I've gotten some amazing deals with great fresh food from them.
You can't use it in emergencies (like snow), so it's truly for when it's not needed by most folks vs when it is. I think it's a way to keep their drivers fully FT when they don't have enough normal deliveries and a way to offload Whole Foods produce when they receive too much...
Posted by: Nova Local at February 23, 2026 11:46 AM (tOcjL)
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185 Somebody on an earlier thread mentioned that you have family sheltering in place in Mexico. I hope they are, and stay, safe.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (77rzZ)
OK, so far, as per an e-mail this morning.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:46 AM (8zz6B)
Just don’t get bored and decide to “ go for a drive”.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:43 AM (77rzZ)
OK, so far, as per an e-mail this morning.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:46 AM (8zz6B)
Just don’t get bored and decide to “ go for a drive”.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 11:47 AM (pDt9x)
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So when do we get Door Dash Prostitutes?
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:48 AM (pZ64F)
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The door open thing won't last. If people start doing it regularly to give the doordashers a gift then Waymo will start charging the rider for the door left open.
Posted by: SamIam at February 23, 2026 11:48 AM (cjT1m)
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I know Dave Ramsey often gets mocked here, and I agree that his system isn't capable of dealing with every situation, but I believe following his general advice will result in a better long-term outcome for most young people than this kind of "Live for the moment" lifestyle.
He does have good basic financial advice. The problem is he's basically become a boomer meme in the flesh, acts like a high-handed cult leader, and has become increasingly out of touch the longer he's been around. He doesn't seem to comprehend inflation, at all, and acts like COLA adjustments are STEWPID even though not making them means you are now asking your people to functionally speaking make less working for you this year than they did the prior year. And that once the inflation "goes away" you have to take the raise back. So...yeah.
He does have good basic financial advice. The problem is he's basically become a boomer meme in the flesh, acts like a high-handed cult leader, and has become increasingly out of touch the longer he's been around. He doesn't seem to comprehend inflation, at all, and acts like COLA adjustments are STEWPID even though not making them means you are now asking your people to functionally speaking make less working for you this year than they did the prior year. And that once the inflation "goes away" you have to take the raise back. So...yeah.
Posted by: Take the good, leave the bad at February 23, 2026 11:48 AM (TbWk/)
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>>>I did read an explanation on “The DoorDash Lifestyle” from someone named “SightBringer” on Twitter/X that helps me see it in a different light
Excellent find. Another great piece, Buck.
Excellent find. Another great piece, Buck.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 23, 2026 11:49 AM (dK+Kv)
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Winona Ryder? I went through a Winona Ryder phase. It ran concurrently with my Meg Ryan phase.
Between those two? Meg Ryan all day long. Winona was kinda cute but always seemed like something was missing.
As for delivery prices, here's how it works.
When Uber Eats or Door Dash or whatever work with a place to deliver their food, they charge that business a fee. The restaurant raises the prices on delivery menu to make up this cost. Then, the delivery services raises the prices of the food on their app, and pocket the difference. Now, they aren't supposed to do this and have been busted doing it several times, but they still do because what the hell are you gonna do about it?
So getting your food delivered has three levels of expense tacked onto it: delivery fee, price raise by restaurant, price raise by delivery service.
So yeah, its hella expensive to order food delivered compared to eating at the place or picking it up yourself. I mean minus a few pennies in gasoline.
Between those two? Meg Ryan all day long. Winona was kinda cute but always seemed like something was missing.
As for delivery prices, here's how it works.
When Uber Eats or Door Dash or whatever work with a place to deliver their food, they charge that business a fee. The restaurant raises the prices on delivery menu to make up this cost. Then, the delivery services raises the prices of the food on their app, and pocket the difference. Now, they aren't supposed to do this and have been busted doing it several times, but they still do because what the hell are you gonna do about it?
So getting your food delivered has three levels of expense tacked onto it: delivery fee, price raise by restaurant, price raise by delivery service.
So yeah, its hella expensive to order food delivered compared to eating at the place or picking it up yourself. I mean minus a few pennies in gasoline.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:49 AM (PYyV9)
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They don't have to eat it, so it makes no difference to them what produce they grab from the bin.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 23, 2026 11:45 AM (ESVrU)
Worse. The store's "shoppers" work for the store, so they are going to be incentivized to pick the less-appealing fruit and veggies for the delivery orders. Get them out of the bin, makes the rest look better, and improves in-store sales.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 23, 2026 11:45 AM (ESVrU)
Worse. The store's "shoppers" work for the store, so they are going to be incentivized to pick the less-appealing fruit and veggies for the delivery orders. Get them out of the bin, makes the rest look better, and improves in-store sales.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:49 AM (8zz6B)
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188 So when do we get Door Dash Prostitutes?
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:48 AM (pZ64F)
We already do, they're called escort service outcalls. So I've heard. From a friend. In Canada.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:48 AM (pZ64F)
We already do, they're called escort service outcalls. So I've heard. From a friend. In Canada.
Posted by: The guy driving doesn't work for tips though at February 23, 2026 11:49 AM (TbWk/)
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So when does Quetzalcoatl rise and punish the all the Aztecs?
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:50 AM (pZ64F)
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Dave Barry still funny nearly every sentence
Posted by: SamIam at February 23, 2026 11:50 AM (cjT1m)
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So when do we get Door Dash Prostitutes?
Guy across the street from us, older fella, used to have girls pull up in taxis, get out dressed in all sorts of costumes and um, outfits. They would stay about an hour, and go home in a taxi.
I think delivery ho's have been around for ages.
Guy across the street from us, older fella, used to have girls pull up in taxis, get out dressed in all sorts of costumes and um, outfits. They would stay about an hour, and go home in a taxi.
I think delivery ho's have been around for ages.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:50 AM (PYyV9)
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So when do we get Door Dash Prostitutes?"
And how would one handle returns?
/ see, selecting your own is better....
And how would one handle returns?
/ see, selecting your own is better....
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:50 AM (cGjQu)
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Pizza is the only food I have ever had delivered. Since the good pizza places don’t deliver I rarely do that.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at February 23, 2026 11:51 AM (xvV+O)
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> Somebody on an earlier thread mentioned that you have family sheltering in place in Mexico. I hope they are, and stay, safe.
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My wife's sister's granddaughter is in Mexico. Lives there. Married an illegal years ago, he was deported last year and she took their kids down to be with him.
The culture shock was, immense.
No clue where they are. Poor life choices have unforeseen consequences. *shrugs*
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My wife's sister's granddaughter is in Mexico. Lives there. Married an illegal years ago, he was deported last year and she took their kids down to be with him.
The culture shock was, immense.
No clue where they are. Poor life choices have unforeseen consequences. *shrugs*
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 23, 2026 11:51 AM (jtM2q)
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Dave Ramsey lost me when he told someone to buy a $1000 beater car. It’s like dude,
$1000 beater car hasn’t existed since Obama destroyed them all with Cash for Clunkers. At best it’s a $3500 beater and even then it’s probably going to need another $1000 in repair work right away to keep it running.
$1000 beater car hasn’t existed since Obama destroyed them all with Cash for Clunkers. At best it’s a $3500 beater and even then it’s probably going to need another $1000 in repair work right away to keep it running.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:51 AM (ehU09)
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Kangmin Lee put together a montage of a group of left leaning media figures (like ShoeOnHead) telling lefties to stop being sanctimonious assholes because it won't convince anyone and its funny because I recently watched a video by Jason Pargin making the same argument.
And I wonder are smarter left leaning people starting to see where they and their movement are now?
And I wonder are smarter left leaning people starting to see where they and their movement are now?
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:52 AM (sKqQm)
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So I've heard. From a friend. In Canada."
That's next to the Canadian Ballet. Across from Detroit...
That's next to the Canadian Ballet. Across from Detroit...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:52 AM (cGjQu)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 11:52 AM (FXNzP)
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197 So when do we get Door Dash Prostitutes?
Guy across the street from us, older fella, used to have girls pull up in taxis, get out dressed in all sorts of costumes and um, outfits. They would stay about an hour, and go home in a taxi.
I think delivery ho's have been around for ages.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:50 AM (PYyV9)
Call girls have been around since the invention of the telephone.
Guy across the street from us, older fella, used to have girls pull up in taxis, get out dressed in all sorts of costumes and um, outfits. They would stay about an hour, and go home in a taxi.
I think delivery ho's have been around for ages.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:50 AM (PYyV9)
Call girls have been around since the invention of the telephone.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 23, 2026 11:52 AM (g8Ew8)
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It can be lunch time, ok not working today so any time can be lunch time
Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 11:53 AM (Ia/+0)
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Worse. The store's "shoppers" work for the store, so they are going to be incentivized to pick the less-appealing fruit and veggies for the delivery orders. Get them out of the bin, makes the rest look better, and improves in-store sales.
Depends on the service. Instacart's people don't work for the store and are generally incentivized to pick good stuff, but Safeway's in-house delivery service does work for the store.
Depends on the service. Instacart's people don't work for the store and are generally incentivized to pick good stuff, but Safeway's in-house delivery service does work for the store.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 23, 2026 11:53 AM (2ocoG)
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Worse. The store's "shoppers" work for the store, so they are going to be incentivized to pick the less-appealing fruit and veggies for the delivery orders.
Billy working as a floor runner at Woochie's Market gets no incentive to do that. They make no more or less money from the store based on what fruit they select. They will likely be in a hurry and not be selective at all, so you won't get the best choices, just the easiest to grab. Plus Billy is pissed he has to work at all instead of stay home and play Fortnite, so he has no motivation to do a good job.
Billy working as a floor runner at Woochie's Market gets no incentive to do that. They make no more or less money from the store based on what fruit they select. They will likely be in a hurry and not be selective at all, so you won't get the best choices, just the easiest to grab. Plus Billy is pissed he has to work at all instead of stay home and play Fortnite, so he has no motivation to do a good job.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:53 AM (PYyV9)
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I did a few Door Dashes during Covid, when we weren't allowed out of the house without a piece of paper on our face. No need for it now
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 23, 2026 11:53 AM (gQ15S)
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202 Kangmin Lee put together a montage of a group of left leaning media figures (like ShoeOnHead) telling lefties to stop being sanctimonious assholes because it won't convince anyone and its funny because I recently watched a video by Jason Pargin making the same argument.
And I wonder are smarter left leaning people starting to see where they and their movement are now?
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:52 AM (sKqQm)
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Jasmine "Latinos have a slave mentality" Crockett is about to win the TX Democrat primary for Senate because Black Girl Magic.
And I wonder are smarter left leaning people starting to see where they and their movement are now?
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:52 AM (sKqQm)
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Jasmine "Latinos have a slave mentality" Crockett is about to win the TX Democrat primary for Senate because Black Girl Magic.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 11:53 AM (GBKbO)
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167 Lots of post 18 people don't even have or even want a driver's license. Seems crazy to us oldsters. But they don't have a car so while I can reach any fast food place if I wanted in 5 minutes, they get it delivered. I have come to hate fast food though, and the deli at the grocery store with pre-made any type of food is cheaper and much better.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 23, 2026 11:41 AM (n5tGW)
Used cars are stupid expensive thanks to Cash for Clunkers. And insurance is expensive as all holy fuck, and even more expensive if you're under 25. That market has changed A LOT since the late 90s, even the very early 00s, and not for the better.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 23, 2026 11:41 AM (n5tGW)
Used cars are stupid expensive thanks to Cash for Clunkers. And insurance is expensive as all holy fuck, and even more expensive if you're under 25. That market has changed A LOT since the late 90s, even the very early 00s, and not for the better.
Posted by: High barriers to entry at February 23, 2026 11:54 AM (TbWk/)
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Jasmine "Latinos have a slave mentality" Crockett is about to win the TX Democrat primary for Senate because Black Girl Magic.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 11:53 AM (GBKbO)
Carlos Santana had a Black Magic Woman. Same thing???
Jasmine "Latinos have a slave mentality" Crockett is about to win the TX Democrat primary for Senate because Black Girl Magic.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 11:53 AM (GBKbO)
Carlos Santana had a Black Magic Woman. Same thing???
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 11:55 AM (pDt9x)
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Kangmin Lee put together a montage of a group of left leaning media figures (like ShoeOnHead) telling lefties to stop being sanctimonious assholes because it won't convince anyone and its funny because I recently watched a video by Jason Pargin making the same argument./i]
Concurrently with that, lefties are cranking up the whole "crime is just something you put up with living in cities, otherwise you're racist".
Concurrently with that, lefties are cranking up the whole "crime is just something you put up with living in cities, otherwise you're racist".
Posted by: Ian S. at February 23, 2026 11:55 AM (2ocoG)
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After being a Scout Cub and Boys, They don't know how to use tools, they don't know How to cook so I am not surprised. about Doordash.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at February 23, 2026 11:55 AM (lvf7S)
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So when do we get Door Dash Prostitutes?
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:48 AM (pZ64F)
NO doubt they're out there right now. You're just not going to hear about it until the current system gets busted.
Did I know you could order girls off of Craigslist? Not until it became a news story about all the arrests. By that time the grift had moved...
To BackPage. Did you know you could order girls delivered hot and ready from Backpage? Not until the news stories about the arrests, but by that time the grift had moved.
tl;dr it's out there, but normies have no idea where
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:48 AM (pZ64F)
NO doubt they're out there right now. You're just not going to hear about it until the current system gets busted.
Did I know you could order girls off of Craigslist? Not until it became a news story about all the arrests. By that time the grift had moved...
To BackPage. Did you know you could order girls delivered hot and ready from Backpage? Not until the news stories about the arrests, but by that time the grift had moved.
tl;dr it's out there, but normies have no idea where
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:55 AM (Hx0tZ)
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Dave Ramsey lost me when he told someone to buy a $1000 beater car. It’s like dude,
$1000 beater car hasn’t existed since Obama destroyed them all with Cash for Clunkers. At best it’s a $3500 beater and even then it’s probably going to need another $1000 in repair work right away to keep it running.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:51 AM (ehU09)
They exist, and planty of them. They're not going to look like "new" cars though, And you can plan on fixing them as the need arises. But if you know how to do the work yourself, it's not hard to keep up. Bonus: you own the car outright, there are no finance charge to pay, and likely your insurance will be cheaper. Why even bother having collision coverage on a thousand-dollar car?
$1000 beater car hasn’t existed since Obama destroyed them all with Cash for Clunkers. At best it’s a $3500 beater and even then it’s probably going to need another $1000 in repair work right away to keep it running.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:51 AM (ehU09)
They exist, and planty of them. They're not going to look like "new" cars though, And you can plan on fixing them as the need arises. But if you know how to do the work yourself, it's not hard to keep up. Bonus: you own the car outright, there are no finance charge to pay, and likely your insurance will be cheaper. Why even bother having collision coverage on a thousand-dollar car?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:55 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (FXNzP)
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213 Concurrently with that, lefties are cranking up the whole "crime is just something you put up with living in cities, otherwise you're racist".
Posted by: Ian S. at February 23, 2026 11:55 AM (2ocoG)
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"If I don't pass a dead black hobo on my way to get my 3am Thai food, terrified for my own life at the same time, then it's not the real city experience."
Posted by: Ian S. at February 23, 2026 11:55 AM (2ocoG)
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"If I don't pass a dead black hobo on my way to get my 3am Thai food, terrified for my own life at the same time, then it's not the real city experience."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (GBKbO)
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I do not recognize that destination.
Posted by: Johnny Cab at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: I Pick 'em! at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (oftw2)
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I've discovered Giant pastry and deli offerings. Also, the chick that works there is named Freya. She's a Viking Shield Maiden. Fucking hawt Viking Shield Maiden. She slices my roast beef.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:57 AM (pZ64F)
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Waymo operates as a semi-autonomous subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., positioned within the "Other Bets" segment of the parent company's portfolio. Its structure evolved from a secret Google project into a stand-alone entity with its own executive leadership and a growing base of external investors. (AI, etc.)
(Wikipedia & more) Executive Leadership
Since 2021, Waymo has utilized a co-CEO model to balance technical innovation with commercial operations:
Dmitri Dolgov (Co-CEO): Primarily focuses on the technical development and deployment of the "Waymo Driver."
Tekedra Mawakana (Co-CEO): Focuses on commercialization, public policy, and ensuring the technology is widely adopted.
Many more officers followed.
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Also, in part, why some claim "poor."
In 2025, a 400% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) income threshold serves as a key benchmark for ACA health insurance subsidies, ranging from $60,240 for an individual to $124,800 for a family of four (excluding AK/HI). Income at or below 400% FPL qualifies individuals for premium tax credits that cap insurance costs as a percentage of income.
(FPL is based on household size and location. Alaska and Hawaii have higher FPL thresholds.)
(Wikipedia & more) Executive Leadership
Since 2021, Waymo has utilized a co-CEO model to balance technical innovation with commercial operations:
Dmitri Dolgov (Co-CEO): Primarily focuses on the technical development and deployment of the "Waymo Driver."
Tekedra Mawakana (Co-CEO): Focuses on commercialization, public policy, and ensuring the technology is widely adopted.
Many more officers followed.
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Also, in part, why some claim "poor."
In 2025, a 400% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) income threshold serves as a key benchmark for ACA health insurance subsidies, ranging from $60,240 for an individual to $124,800 for a family of four (excluding AK/HI). Income at or below 400% FPL qualifies individuals for premium tax credits that cap insurance costs as a percentage of income.
(FPL is based on household size and location. Alaska and Hawaii have higher FPL thresholds.)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 23, 2026 11:57 AM (NFX2v)
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Is that the guy who was frequently in Parade magazine in the Sunday paper?
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 23, 2026 11:57 AM (OzWW4)
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220 The best female eyes in cinema belonged to Lee Remick.
Posted by: Bulg
Incorrect. Kathy Staff.
Posted by: I Pick 'em! at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (oftw2)
Bette Davis.
Posted by: Bulg
Incorrect. Kathy Staff.
Posted by: I Pick 'em! at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (oftw2)
Bette Davis.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 11:57 AM (pDt9x)
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120 They're jag electrics....
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (cGjQu)
Which probably have electric opener/closers on the hunchback lift gate.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:32 AM (8zz6B)
. . . and are highly modified to add the self driving capability, so adding a system to close the doors shouldn't be that big a deal.
(Which is easy for me to say since I'm not the guy who has to actually make it work)
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 11:29 AM (cGjQu)
Which probably have electric opener/closers on the hunchback lift gate.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:32 AM (8zz6B)
. . . and are highly modified to add the self driving capability, so adding a system to close the doors shouldn't be that big a deal.
(Which is easy for me to say since I'm not the guy who has to actually make it work)
Posted by: a.moron at February 23, 2026 11:57 AM (X5Jzz)
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Did I know you could order girls off of Craigslist? Not until it became a news story about all the arrests. By that time the grift had moved...
To BackPage. Did you know you could order girls delivered hot and ready from Backpage? Not until the news stories about the arrests, but by that time the grift had moved.
tl;dr it's out there, but normies have no idea where
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:55 AM (Hx0tZ)
Something tells me a guy with a name like "OneEyedJack" knows.
To BackPage. Did you know you could order girls delivered hot and ready from Backpage? Not until the news stories about the arrests, but by that time the grift had moved.
tl;dr it's out there, but normies have no idea where
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 11:55 AM (Hx0tZ)
Something tells me a guy with a name like "OneEyedJack" knows.
Posted by: Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:57 AM (odsWN)
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"If I don't pass a dead black hobo on my way to get my 3am Thai food, terrified for my own life at the same time, then it's not the real city experience."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (GBKbO)
It's all about the authenticity.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (GBKbO)
It's all about the authenticity.
Posted by: It's the mortal fear that really adds savor at February 23, 2026 11:58 AM (TbWk/)
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Driverless cars are bad idea. I hope these companies are insured to the gills because there will be collisions and property damage.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 23, 2026 11:58 AM (gVUi7)
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:58 AM (77rzZ)
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So when do we get Door Dash Prostitutes?
Guy across the street from us, older fella, used to have girls pull up in taxis, get out dressed in all sorts of costumes and um, outfits. They would stay about an hour, and go home in a taxi.
I think delivery ho's have been around for ages.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026
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And, uh, just where would this be. . .? Asking for, well, you know.
Guy across the street from us, older fella, used to have girls pull up in taxis, get out dressed in all sorts of costumes and um, outfits. They would stay about an hour, and go home in a taxi.
I think delivery ho's have been around for ages.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026
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And, uh, just where would this be. . .? Asking for, well, you know.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 23, 2026 11:58 AM (wzUl9)
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The best female eyes in cinema belonged to Lee Remick.
Posted by: Bulg
Incorrect. Kathy Staff.
Posted by: I Pick 'em!
Bette Davis.
Posted by: tubal
Jane Badler
Posted by: Bulg
Incorrect. Kathy Staff.
Posted by: I Pick 'em!
Bette Davis.
Posted by: tubal
Jane Badler
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 11:58 AM (PYyV9)
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I think Santana had a Black Magic woman, whereas Jasmine is a black Magic Woman.
Posted by: Wally at February 23, 2026 11:58 AM (0e5Te)
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DoorDash is an economic IQ test. Is it a good idea to pay $35 for a $7.50 hamburger from 2 miles away? (Y/N)
Posted by: Advo at February 23, 2026 11:59 AM (jO4mz)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 23, 2026 11:59 AM (NFX2v)
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Upthread someone was mentioning they didn't trust the veggies you'd get from someone delivering your groceries.
Applying that logic, I imagine you'd want to pick your own delivery hookers as well right?
Applying that logic, I imagine you'd want to pick your own delivery hookers as well right?
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:59 AM (sKqQm)
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$124K a year is now poor. Lol
America, what a country.
America, what a country.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 11:59 AM (ehU09)
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221 I've discovered Giant pastry and deli offerings. Also, the chick that works there is named Freya. She's a Viking Shield Maiden. Fucking hawt Viking Shield Maiden. She slices my roast beef.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:57 AM (pZ64F)
And what are you doing for her roast beef?
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:57 AM (pZ64F)
And what are you doing for her roast beef?
Posted by: A loaf of bread, a horn of mead, and thou at February 23, 2026 11:59 AM (TbWk/)
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‘Super patriot Don DeMon.’
He’s another one who wouldn’t be missed if he mysteriously disappeared.
‘Super patriot Don DeMon.’
He’s another one who wouldn’t be missed if he mysteriously disappeared.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 23, 2026 11:59 AM (jbnUc)
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my cats are bleeding me dry).
Man, per pound I spend far more on the cats damn dry food, wet food and treats than on my own nourishment.
And the damn thing leaves most of it uneaten.
Man, per pound I spend far more on the cats damn dry food, wet food and treats than on my own nourishment.
And the damn thing leaves most of it uneaten.
Posted by: From about That Time at February 23, 2026 11:59 AM (sl73Y)
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The best female eyes in cinema belonged to Lee Remick.
Posted by: Bulg
*
Incorrect. Kathy Staff.
Posted by: I Pick 'em! at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (oftw2)
*
Bette Davis.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026
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Liz Taylor's got to be in the running. . . .
Posted by: Bulg
*
Incorrect. Kathy Staff.
Posted by: I Pick 'em! at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (oftw2)
*
Bette Davis.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026
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Liz Taylor's got to be in the running. . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 23, 2026 11:59 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (FXNzP)
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Best eyes ever, tho - the Afghan chick on Nat Geo cover...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (cGjQu)
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Starting jobs in local Goodwill - $15.75 an hour.
In local Wawa's - About the same to a few dollars more.
In local Wawa's - About the same to a few dollars more.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 23, 2026 12:01 PM (NFX2v)
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I had my wife read Buck's essay, especially the "Door Dash Lifestyle" block. It describes our kids (who are really millennials and gen X ) to a T.
They're taught to be like this. Public school. If they're not raging leftists they're docile drones with zero ambition. And no clue about money.
Public school back in the day was all about conditioning you for life in the work-a-day world. Go someplace every weekday. Do this thing, or that thing while there. Eat lunch with your friends (co-workers) and then go home. Rince and repeat every weekday. For 18 years.
You get used to what a job entailed in the 70's and 80's.
They're taught to be like this. Public school. If they're not raging leftists they're docile drones with zero ambition. And no clue about money.
Public school back in the day was all about conditioning you for life in the work-a-day world. Go someplace every weekday. Do this thing, or that thing while there. Eat lunch with your friends (co-workers) and then go home. Rince and repeat every weekday. For 18 years.
You get used to what a job entailed in the 70's and 80's.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 23, 2026 12:01 PM (jtM2q)
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The best female eyes in cinema belonged to Lee Remick.
Posted by: Bulg
*
Incorrect. Kathy Staff.
Posted by: I Pick 'em! at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (oftw2)
*
Bette Davis.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026
***
Liz Taylor's got to be in the running. . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 23, 2026 11:59 AM (wzUl9)
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NOW, we can include Melania FTW!
Posted by: Bulg
*
Incorrect. Kathy Staff.
Posted by: I Pick 'em! at February 23, 2026 11:56 AM (oftw2)
*
Bette Davis.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026
***
Liz Taylor's got to be in the running. . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 23, 2026 11:59 AM (wzUl9)
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NOW, we can include Melania FTW!
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist > Stochastic Terrorist > Statistical Miasma at February 23, 2026 12:01 PM (Ugbwv)
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Funny - all the striking eyes being mentioned are blue.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 12:01 PM (pDt9x)
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DoorDash makes sense if ordering a lot. Like you have 6 people over and everyone is buying something. Paying $20 delivery fee is reasonable on a $100 order. It’s when you buy a cheeseburger and a coke for $7and paying $20 fee that makes no sense
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 12:01 PM (ehU09)
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Man, per pound I spend far more on the cats damn dry food, wet food and treats than on my own nourishment.
And the damn thing leaves most of it uneaten."
This.
And the damn thing leaves most of it uneaten."
This.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:02 PM (cGjQu)
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So, is 15m worth $10? Do you make more then $40/h after taxes?
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:37 AM (sKqQm)
This is a flawed analysis.
Are you foregoing income-producing behavior to go pick up the food? If not, then your time is not worth what your employer will pay you for productive work.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 11:37 AM (sKqQm)
This is a flawed analysis.
Are you foregoing income-producing behavior to go pick up the food? If not, then your time is not worth what your employer will pay you for productive work.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 23, 2026 12:03 PM (n9ltV)
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They exist, and planty of them. They're not going to look like "new" cars though, And you can plan on fixing them as the need arises. But if you know how to do the work yourself, it's not hard to keep up. Bonus: you own the car outright, there are no finance charge to pay, and likely your insurance will be cheaper. Why even bother having collision coverage on a thousand-dollar car?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:55 AM (8zz6B)
Tell me you're a boomer without saying you're a boomer.
Of course we all know you in particular could make a working vehicle with angle iron, duct tape and scrap wood, but the level of average fix-it knowledge on the under 40 set is absurd. Don't know where the spare is, don't know how to lower it. Don't know how the jack works.
The modern toolbox is a cell phone call to dad or an uncle who knows what's up.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 11:55 AM (8zz6B)
Tell me you're a boomer without saying you're a boomer.
Of course we all know you in particular could make a working vehicle with angle iron, duct tape and scrap wood, but the level of average fix-it knowledge on the under 40 set is absurd. Don't know where the spare is, don't know how to lower it. Don't know how the jack works.
The modern toolbox is a cell phone call to dad or an uncle who knows what's up.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 12:03 PM (Hx0tZ)
Posted by: lurk at February 23, 2026 12:04 PM (h0JFh)
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Best eyes ever, tho - the Afghan chick on Nat Geo cover...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (cGjQu)
They found her many years later. She was not quite as breathtaking!
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (cGjQu)
They found her many years later. She was not quite as breathtaking!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 23, 2026 12:04 PM (n9ltV)
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Electrics.... on a Jaguar. The very definition of reliability...
Your electronics depend upon British automotive electricals? Maybe it's a clever way of shifting blame in advance.
Your electronics depend upon British automotive electricals? Maybe it's a clever way of shifting blame in advance.
Posted by: t-bird at February 23, 2026 12:05 PM (HpZ3y)
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@247
>>It’s when you buy a cheeseburger and a coke for $7and paying $20 fee that makes no sense
Expense it as per-diem to the project and you're covered.
>>It’s when you buy a cheeseburger and a coke for $7and paying $20 fee that makes no sense
Expense it as per-diem to the project and you're covered.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 23, 2026 12:05 PM (XV/Pl)
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Instead of having my order delivered to my doorstep where I tip the driver, I now have to go to the transport vehicle and open the door to retrieve my order?
Silly.
I may as well take all of my household waste bags and transfer them to the front seat before I close the door.
No tip for you!
Silly.
I may as well take all of my household waste bags and transfer them to the front seat before I close the door.
No tip for you!
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 23, 2026 12:05 PM (gVUi7)
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Funny - all the striking eyes being mentioned are blue.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 12:01 PM (pDt9x)
That's racist!
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 12:01 PM (pDt9x)
That's racist!
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 12:05 PM (Hx0tZ)
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I have never used DoorDash. I have used a couple of the other ones, that do supermarket deliveries. Very, very useful - and well worth the staggering premium - when you're sick and need medicine or supplies delivered.
But all of these things should fall under the "occasional use" category. If you find it entering the "lifestyle" category, you're in trouble.
But all of these things should fall under the "occasional use" category. If you find it entering the "lifestyle" category, you're in trouble.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:06 PM (3OtAS)
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We don’t understand the world kids are in today. Nihilism and nonsense are responses to a world they have no say in.
EVERY generation has said this.
We don’t understand the world kids are in today. Nihilism and nonsense are responses to a world they have no say in.
EVERY generation has said this.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 23, 2026 12:06 PM (Cqx++)
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I can have a filet and baked potato cheaper than a take out food order.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 23, 2026 12:06 PM (+nEug)
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242 Best eyes ever, tho - the Afghan chick on Nat Geo cover...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (cGjQu)
This
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (cGjQu)
This
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 23, 2026 12:06 PM (K885Z)
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Power is out again.
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 12:07 PM (e/OZo)
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Cooking really isn't that hard.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 23, 2026 12:07 PM (OzWW4)
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Best eyes ever, tho - the Afghan chick on Nat Geo cover...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM
Wasn't she a Kurd?
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM
Wasn't she a Kurd?
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 23, 2026 12:07 PM (4NO2D)
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This is a flawed analysis.
Are you foregoing income-producing behavior to go pick up the food? If not, then your time is not worth what your employer will pay you for productive work.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 23, 2026 12:03 PM (n9ltV)
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Unless you're burning the midnight oil at work, and are on the clock and need to eat. I am sure a fair amount of that does happen, but also not the majority use case.
Are you foregoing income-producing behavior to go pick up the food? If not, then your time is not worth what your employer will pay you for productive work.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 23, 2026 12:03 PM (n9ltV)
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Unless you're burning the midnight oil at work, and are on the clock and need to eat. I am sure a fair amount of that does happen, but also not the majority use case.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:08 PM (3OtAS)
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Best eyes ever, tho - the Afghan chick on Nat Geo cover
Yeah that kid had beautiful eyes, she has lived a really hard life though
Yeah that kid had beautiful eyes, she has lived a really hard life though
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:08 PM (PYyV9)
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I can have a filet and baked potato cheaper than a take out food order.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 23, 2026 12:06 PM (+nEug)
This!
Posted by: Ben Had at February 23, 2026 12:06 PM (+nEug)
This!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 23, 2026 12:08 PM (n9ltV)
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It will forever be a mystery of the universe why high-income people are generally less profligate with their spending than those lower down the income ladder. Not just DD, but almost anything.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 23, 2026 12:08 PM (iFTx/)
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They found her many years later. She was not quite as breathtaking!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
Third world muzzie rules will do that.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
Third world muzzie rules will do that.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at February 23, 2026 12:08 PM (lpVer)
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OMG there are two of them!
https://is.gd/aFrbiZ
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (FXNzP)
Well that was a very disappointing click.
Was expecting something more uh, uplifting.
https://is.gd/aFrbiZ
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (FXNzP)
Well that was a very disappointing click.
Was expecting something more uh, uplifting.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 12:08 PM (Hx0tZ)
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I am sure a fair amount of that does happen, but also not the majority use case.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:08 PM (3OtAS)
Agreed.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:08 PM (3OtAS)
Agreed.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 23, 2026 12:08 PM (n9ltV)
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 23, 2026 12:09 PM (4NO2D)
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We got lucky her with the storm . Had six inches by morning but the storm shifted to a more coastal one.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 23, 2026 12:10 PM (/PQmQ)
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Every other generation was expected to grow out of it. Now, they are encouraged to never grow up and kids know that. The expectation is different.
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 12:10 PM (8jVAy)
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252 Best eyes ever, tho - the Afghan chick on Nat Geo cover...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (cGjQu)
They found her many years later. She was not quite as breathtaking!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 23, 2026 12:04 PM (n9ltV)
Worn down to crone statue at 40 something. Muzzies are hard on their women.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (cGjQu)
They found her many years later. She was not quite as breathtaking!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 23, 2026 12:04 PM (n9ltV)
Worn down to crone statue at 40 something. Muzzies are hard on their women.
Posted by: tubal at February 23, 2026 12:10 PM (pDt9x)
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Afghan girl looks like a man now.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 23, 2026 12:11 PM (OzWW4)
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There is no “budget.” There is flow. And in a flow economy, a $30 DoorDash order is not a “luxury”. It is just another digital outflow in a stream of constant micro inflows.
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BS. The perception may not be BS - this may be a reasonable explanation of "why" - but the reality is.
You have a hodge-podge of income and expenses rather than greater structure. Okay. But $30 is still $30, and still leaves your pocket. Having an inconsistent income stream does not mean you can't budget. If anything, it means you should budget *more* aggressively than someone who gets the same amount of money twice a month. And on better months (or days, or hours), you can add to your savings for when there's a worse month (or day, or hour).
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BS. The perception may not be BS - this may be a reasonable explanation of "why" - but the reality is.
You have a hodge-podge of income and expenses rather than greater structure. Okay. But $30 is still $30, and still leaves your pocket. Having an inconsistent income stream does not mean you can't budget. If anything, it means you should budget *more* aggressively than someone who gets the same amount of money twice a month. And on better months (or days, or hours), you can add to your savings for when there's a worse month (or day, or hour).
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:11 PM (3OtAS)
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Two types of DoorDash orders mystify me. The teensy order where delivery costs are significantly more than the cost of the items, and fancy restaurant orders where you will receive expensive food that is lukewarm and soggy by the time you get it.
Just -- Why?
Just -- Why?
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at February 23, 2026 12:12 PM (FMtrg)
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Can't wait until 16 year old individuals can vote locally.
Illegal immigration will always be fine.
Illegal immigration will always be fine.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 23, 2026 12:12 PM (NFX2v)
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For a lot of singles, ordering out can be more economical than buying a bunch of ingredients for like Chinese food and then have a bunch of food rotting in your fridge. Saves hours of planning and shopping too.
And a lot of times the delivered meal is really two meals. So usually we go and pick it up--who wants cold food delivered by a guy who only knows the word "okay"? in English.
And a lot of times the delivered meal is really two meals. So usually we go and pick it up--who wants cold food delivered by a guy who only knows the word "okay"? in English.
Posted by: Random PJ at February 23, 2026 12:13 PM (+jscL)
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"I did read an explanation on 'The DoorDash Lifestyle' from someone named 'SightBringer' on Twitter/X that helps me see it in a different light"
That guy is using a lot of buzzwords but they're mostly meaningless -- "frictionless?" -- and he's trying to dress up obviously terrible spending and lifestyle habits of the younger gens as some kind of complex social paradigm shift. It's not.
That guy is using a lot of buzzwords but they're mostly meaningless -- "frictionless?" -- and he's trying to dress up obviously terrible spending and lifestyle habits of the younger gens as some kind of complex social paradigm shift. It's not.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 23, 2026 12:13 PM (iFTx/)
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"The idea that some "shopper" can pick an avocado for me is ridiculous."
I worried a little that they might dump their old stuff on me, but so far they have chosen nice avocados. Everything else is just off the shelf packaged stuff.
I worried a little that they might dump their old stuff on me, but so far they have chosen nice avocados. Everything else is just off the shelf packaged stuff.
Posted by: illiniwek at February 23, 2026 12:13 PM (vbXSk)
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Having an inconsistent income stream does not mean you can't budget. If anything, it means you should budget *more* aggressively than someone who gets the same amount of money twice a month. And on better months (or days, or hours), you can add to your savings for when there's a worse month (or day, or hour).
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:11 PM (3OtAS)
The contractor class that makes hay while the sun shines but shuts down in winter has been doing this for generations.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:11 PM (3OtAS)
The contractor class that makes hay while the sun shines but shuts down in winter has been doing this for generations.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 12:13 PM (Hx0tZ)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 23, 2026 12:14 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Cheese and Onions at February 23, 2026 12:14 PM (oftw2)
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260 242 Best eyes ever, tho - the Afghan chick on Nat Geo cover...
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (cGjQu)
This
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 23, 2026 12:06 PM (K885Z)
Adriana Lima was definitely up there.
Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 12:00 PM (cGjQu)
This
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 23, 2026 12:06 PM (K885Z)
Adriana Lima was definitely up there.
Posted by: Mmm...Adriana Lima... at February 23, 2026 12:14 PM (TbWk/)
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You pay her to leave.
Posted by: Just the punchline at February 23, 2026 12:14 PM (2Ez/1)
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The contractor class that makes hay while the sun shines but shuts down in winter has been doing this for generations.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 12:13 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Yes indeed. And farmers have been doing it for as long as there has been farming.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 12:13 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Yes indeed. And farmers have been doing it for as long as there has been farming.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:14 PM (3OtAS)
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The Young Kurds.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 23, 2026 12:15 PM (OzWW4)
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I worried a little that they might dump their old stuff on me, but so far they have chosen nice avocados. Everything else is just off the shelf packaged stuff
Shoppers for places like Instacart are pretty solid and trustworthy; I have to use them sometimes because I cannot always get out and shop when I want or would like to. They rely on tips and on ratings from buyers.
The guys just working for WalMart, its a crap shoot, like I described above.
Shoppers for places like Instacart are pretty solid and trustworthy; I have to use them sometimes because I cannot always get out and shop when I want or would like to. They rely on tips and on ratings from buyers.
The guys just working for WalMart, its a crap shoot, like I described above.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:15 PM (PYyV9)
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I am now stupider from reading that.
Posted by: connected and litigious at February 23, 2026 12:16 PM (cS1cw)
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I think there was some doubt whether they found the same gal. There was a superficial resemblance, but that was about it.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 23, 2026 12:16 PM (2UFTi)
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fancy restaurant orders where you will receive expensive food that is lukewarm and soggy by the time you get it.
It is my experience that really fine dining does not deliver well at all. Chinese (thai, etc) and Pizza does, fast food is... well you know what its like when you pick up some burgers and bring them home. Italian food other than pizza doesn't deliver very well either.
It is my experience that really fine dining does not deliver well at all. Chinese (thai, etc) and Pizza does, fast food is... well you know what its like when you pick up some burgers and bring them home. Italian food other than pizza doesn't deliver very well either.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:17 PM (PYyV9)
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Adriana Lima was definitely up there.
Posted by: Mmm...Adriana Lima... at February 23, 2026 12:14 PM (TbWk/)
She definitely has pretty eyes also. Very pretty eyes.
Adriana Lima was definitely up there.
Posted by: Mmm...Adriana Lima... at February 23, 2026 12:14 PM (TbWk/)
She definitely has pretty eyes also. Very pretty eyes.
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 23, 2026 12:18 PM (K885Z)
Posted by: one hour sober at February 23, 2026 12:18 PM (Y1sOo)
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Mr. Bassman has had a couple of medical procedures and I am his full-time nurse in those situations. Distant friends or family members who wanted to help out have done so by providing DoorDash gift cards. It has been handy when I am juggling other responsibilities as well as my nursing duties.
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at February 23, 2026 12:19 PM (FMtrg)
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Scenario: The power fails.
When I say 'power fails', I mean all power. No cell towers, no charging stations, no phone, no nothing.
If you could order up Waymo, it could not get to you.
If that sounds unlikely, I can tell you about my Helene experience.
BTW, I wonder how Waymo handles an intersection with non-functional traffic controls and no signage?
I suppose that I am overplaying this, and that Waymo is simply a cab, but still...it's AI, and carries all of the risks of such.
When I say 'power fails', I mean all power. No cell towers, no charging stations, no phone, no nothing.
If you could order up Waymo, it could not get to you.
If that sounds unlikely, I can tell you about my Helene experience.
BTW, I wonder how Waymo handles an intersection with non-functional traffic controls and no signage?
I suppose that I am overplaying this, and that Waymo is simply a cab, but still...it's AI, and carries all of the risks of such.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 23, 2026 12:19 PM (XeU6L)
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2. Consumption is now social currency. Older generations spent money to solve problems. Gen Z spends money to signal identity, reduce friction, and avoid emotional drag.
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This is high-freaking-larious.
"Consumption is now social currency?" Really? You're gonna go with this being some new thing? Anyone else remember "conspicuous consumption" or "keeping up with the Joneses?" People using spending as a status or values indicator is as old as money and status and values.
This isn't new. At all. And anyone who goes for consumption-based status is broke unless he's properly rich - and it doesn't matter which generation he's in. The guy eating ramen but with a really nice Hi-Fi was doing the same thing in the 70s.
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This is high-freaking-larious.
"Consumption is now social currency?" Really? You're gonna go with this being some new thing? Anyone else remember "conspicuous consumption" or "keeping up with the Joneses?" People using spending as a status or values indicator is as old as money and status and values.
This isn't new. At all. And anyone who goes for consumption-based status is broke unless he's properly rich - and it doesn't matter which generation he's in. The guy eating ramen but with a really nice Hi-Fi was doing the same thing in the 70s.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:19 PM (3OtAS)
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A turd like those 2 retarded fat faggots the Young Turds.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 23, 2026 12:19 PM (OzWW4)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 12:20 PM (FXNzP)
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Wasn't she a Kurd?
She was the child of Turk and and Kurd, which makes her a Turd, I think.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 23, 2026 12:18 PM (Y1sOo)
Or a Kurk. He's got kids in 37 different solar systems.
She was the child of Turk and and Kurd, which makes her a Turd, I think.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 23, 2026 12:18 PM (Y1sOo)
Or a Kurk. He's got kids in 37 different solar systems.
Posted by: Prime Directive? Pfft, I'm banging alien chicks! at February 23, 2026 12:20 PM (TbWk/)
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I am not going to lie, I definitely door dash and Instacart. Not all the time, but it is a time saver. I have had a few negative experiences, but on the whole, I have not had problems. But I also belong to a grocery service where food is sent to me via fed ex because it’s convenient, I can get some of the food I am very picky about without going to 18 different stores, and I can get brands that may not be available here.
Posted by: Piper at February 23, 2026 12:20 PM (Wmg4n)
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I foresee a world where almost all travel is done by driverless taxi, with your personal vehicle only reserved for special cases/zombie apocalypse.
Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (V6W16)
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It is my experience that really fine dining does not deliver well at all. Chinese (thai, etc) and Pizza does, fast food is... well you know what its like when you pick up some burgers and bring them home. Italian food other than pizza doesn't deliver very well either.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:17 PM (PYyV9)
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Not to mention that there's no point. "Fine dining" isn't about the food. The food is only a part of it. It's about the food, and the atmosphere, and the service. What's the point of "fine dining" to go?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:17 PM (PYyV9)
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Not to mention that there's no point. "Fine dining" isn't about the food. The food is only a part of it. It's about the food, and the atmosphere, and the service. What's the point of "fine dining" to go?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (3OtAS)
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But I also don’t see how door dash for fast food, which I do not order because I don’t eat it, is any different than pizza delivery.
Posted by: Piper at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (Wmg4n)
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303 Not to mention that there's no point. "Fine dining" isn't about the food. The food is only a part of it. It's about the food, and the atmosphere, and the service. What's the point of "fine dining" to go?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (3OtAS)
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Delivered by Grace Kelly?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (3OtAS)
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Delivered by Grace Kelly?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (GBKbO)
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Distant friends or family members who wanted to help out have done so by providing DoorDash gift cards.
Its like bringing over a casserole when someone is too distraught or busy to cook properly. But without worrying about dietary problems or if someone really likes the taste of tater tots, green beans, and cream of mushroom soup.
Its like bringing over a casserole when someone is too distraught or busy to cook properly. But without worrying about dietary problems or if someone really likes the taste of tater tots, green beans, and cream of mushroom soup.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (PYyV9)
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But I also don’t see how door dash for fast food, which I do not order because I don’t eat it, is any different than pizza delivery.
Posted by: Piper at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (Wmg4n)
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It isn't, other than the cost.
Posted by: Piper at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (Wmg4n)
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It isn't, other than the cost.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:22 PM (3OtAS)
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I am now stupider from reading that.
Posted by: connected and litigious at February 23, 2026 12:16 PM (cS1cw)
And now every commenter is wondering if it's them.
Posted by: connected and litigious at February 23, 2026 12:16 PM (cS1cw)
And now every commenter is wondering if it's them.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 12:23 PM (Hx0tZ)
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302 I foresee a world where almost all travel is done by driverless taxi, with your personal vehicle only reserved for special cases/zombie apocalypse.
Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (V6W16)
I foresee a world where we are forced to live in Brutalist poured-concrete tenements within "15 minute cities" and have to pay a levy upon exit and entrance of city limits.
Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (V6W16)
I foresee a world where we are forced to live in Brutalist poured-concrete tenements within "15 minute cities" and have to pay a levy upon exit and entrance of city limits.
Posted by: Because TPTB have told us their plans at February 23, 2026 12:23 PM (TbWk/)
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The explanation is simple...these are entitled, lazy, financially ignorant people.
Prove me wrong.
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Proverbs 29:18: "Where there is no vision, the people perish..."
Think about what the Weekend at Bernie's presidency did to this country, to the middle class, and to the mindset of many of our citizens. Its not surprising that nihilism found a for-profit entity ready to take advantage of them. They were already beaten down to the point where there is no *meaningful* "tomorrow", so why save $10 on a meal?
Prove me wrong.
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Proverbs 29:18: "Where there is no vision, the people perish..."
Think about what the Weekend at Bernie's presidency did to this country, to the middle class, and to the mindset of many of our citizens. Its not surprising that nihilism found a for-profit entity ready to take advantage of them. They were already beaten down to the point where there is no *meaningful* "tomorrow", so why save $10 on a meal?
Posted by: Crusader at February 23, 2026 12:23 PM (TN0g+)
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Look out! Forrest Gump Newsom is BIG MAD!
What he said should have ended him forever as a candidate for any office in sane world. But if he runs for president, black voters will get into fist fights over who gets to vote for him first, just like with Hillary and Biden.
What he said should have ended him forever as a candidate for any office in sane world. But if he runs for president, black voters will get into fist fights over who gets to vote for him first, just like with Hillary and Biden.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:23 PM (PYyV9)
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t is my experience that really fine dining does not deliver well at all. Chinese (thai, etc) and Pizza does, fast food is... well you know what its like when you pick up some burgers and bring them home. Italian food other than pizza doesn't deliver very well either.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:17 PM (PYyV9)
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Not to mention that there's no point. "Fine dining" isn't about the food. The food is only a part of it. It's about the food, and the atmosphere, and the service. What's the point of "fine dining" to go?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (3OtAS)
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Fine dining and high-end bars and clubs are basically rentals. You are not paying for the food or drink. You are basically renting the seat for the period you are there.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:17 PM (PYyV9)
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Not to mention that there's no point. "Fine dining" isn't about the food. The food is only a part of it. It's about the food, and the atmosphere, and the service. What's the point of "fine dining" to go?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (3OtAS)
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Fine dining and high-end bars and clubs are basically rentals. You are not paying for the food or drink. You are basically renting the seat for the period you are there.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at February 23, 2026 12:23 PM (iFTx/)
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311 Look out! Forrest Gump Newsom is BIG MAD!
What he said should have ended him forever as a candidate for any office in sane world. But if he runs for president, black voters will get into fist fights over who gets to vote for him first, just like with Hillary and Biden.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:23 PM (PYyV9)
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Weird. Every poll over the last year has shown Newsom losing by double digits to Kamala for the black vote.
What he said should have ended him forever as a candidate for any office in sane world. But if he runs for president, black voters will get into fist fights over who gets to vote for him first, just like with Hillary and Biden.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:23 PM (PYyV9)
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Weird. Every poll over the last year has shown Newsom losing by double digits to Kamala for the black vote.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 12:24 PM (GBKbO)
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This isn't new. At all. And anyone who goes for consumption-based status is broke unless he's properly rich - and it doesn't matter which generation he's in. The guy eating ramen but with a really nice Hi-Fi was doing the same thing in the 70s.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:19 PM (3OtAS)
Now I think a lot of the problem is they're paying with klarna and I would call some of this a vulgar display of credit.
This isn't new. At all. And anyone who goes for consumption-based status is broke unless he's properly rich - and it doesn't matter which generation he's in. The guy eating ramen but with a really nice Hi-Fi was doing the same thing in the 70s.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:19 PM (3OtAS)
Now I think a lot of the problem is they're paying with klarna and I would call some of this a vulgar display of credit.
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 23, 2026 12:24 PM (K885Z)
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And now every commenter is wondering if it's them.
Let's all be honest, you all know it was about one of my comments.
Let's all be honest, you all know it was about one of my comments.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:24 PM (PYyV9)
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (GBKbO)
Daddario's on the market again.
Daddario's on the market again.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 12:24 PM (77rzZ)
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302 I foresee a world where almost all travel is done by driverless taxi, with your personal vehicle only reserved for special cases/zombie apocalypse.
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So, Blade Runner, rite?
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So, Blade Runner, rite?
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 12:25 PM (pZ64F)
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The only good things about this county is weekly published restaurant inspections covering the majority of towns and townships.
Some of the most exotic & expensive restaurants, dinners and delis - rodent & disease paradise. Bars are often among the cleanest, with minor violations or violation free.
Some of the most exotic & expensive restaurants, dinners and delis - rodent & disease paradise. Bars are often among the cleanest, with minor violations or violation free.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 23, 2026 12:25 PM (NFX2v)
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307 But I also don’t see how door dash for fast food, which I do not order because I don’t eat it, is any different than pizza delivery.
Posted by: Piper at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (Wmg4n)
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It isn't, other than the cost.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February
Maybe a benefit of living in podunk Alabama is the mark up isn’t that huge. It’s there, of course, and the tip. I understand why it’s not for everyone, I accept I am paying for convenience and sometimes it’s worth it. Other times I go the store. 😀
Posted by: Piper at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (Wmg4n)
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It isn't, other than the cost.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February
Maybe a benefit of living in podunk Alabama is the mark up isn’t that huge. It’s there, of course, and the tip. I understand why it’s not for everyone, I accept I am paying for convenience and sometimes it’s worth it. Other times I go the store. 😀
Posted by: Piper at February 23, 2026 12:25 PM (Wmg4n)
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Its like bringing over a casserole when someone is too distraught or busy to cook properly. But without worrying about dietary problems or if someone really likes the taste of tater tots, green beans, and cream of mushroom soup.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (PYyV9
Our church is very good about providing meal support. They are very sweet. But you know how it is when you have family in another state and you want to help in some way.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (PYyV9
Our church is very good about providing meal support. They are very sweet. But you know how it is when you have family in another state and you want to help in some way.
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at February 23, 2026 12:25 PM (FMtrg)
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316 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 12:21 PM (GBKbO)
Daddario's on the market again.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 12:24 PM (77rzZ)
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And I have since becomes a YouTube sensation.
Daddario's on the market again.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 12:24 PM (77rzZ)
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And I have since becomes a YouTube sensation.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 12:25 PM (GBKbO)
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On today's episode of Gunsmoke, Festus slants his eyes with his fingers and babbles "Me chinaman!".
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 23, 2026 12:25 PM (Kt19C)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 23, 2026 12:26 PM (gVUi7)
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Now I think a lot of the problem is they're paying with klarna and I would call some of this a vulgar display of credit.
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 23, 2026 12:24 PM (K885Z)
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I won't even hold it against Klarna. It's really just another kind of credit card.
But consumption is consumption. Nobody has his debt tattooed on his face...
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 23, 2026 12:24 PM (K885Z)
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I won't even hold it against Klarna. It's really just another kind of credit card.
But consumption is consumption. Nobody has his debt tattooed on his face...
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:26 PM (3OtAS)
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Delivered by Grace Kelly?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films
You wanted Grace Kelly.
You'd accept Minka Kelly
You get Emmett Kelly
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films
You wanted Grace Kelly.
You'd accept Minka Kelly
You get Emmett Kelly
Posted by: Clowns to the Left of Me at February 23, 2026 12:26 PM (oftw2)
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Weird. Every poll over the last year has shown Newsom losing by double digits to Kamala for the black vote.
Yeah but when it comes down to the election while a lot of black voters might just stay home, it still will be 70+% black votes for the Democrat, no matter what their name is. Every black person I asked about Obama before the election said he was a fraud and they didn't like him but boy did they vote for him like their life depended on it.
Yeah but when it comes down to the election while a lot of black voters might just stay home, it still will be 70+% black votes for the Democrat, no matter what their name is. Every black person I asked about Obama before the election said he was a fraud and they didn't like him but boy did they vote for him like their life depended on it.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:26 PM (PYyV9)
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Adriana Lima was definitely up there.
Posted by: Mmm...Adriana Lima... at February 23, 2026 12:14 PM (TbWk/)
She definitely has pretty eyes also. Very pretty eyes.
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 23, 2026 12:18 PM (K885Z)
IF we're just talking about eyes. Paul Newman.
Posted by: Mmm...Adriana Lima... at February 23, 2026 12:14 PM (TbWk/)
She definitely has pretty eyes also. Very pretty eyes.
Posted by: CaliGirl at February 23, 2026 12:18 PM (K885Z)
IF we're just talking about eyes. Paul Newman.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 12:27 PM (Hx0tZ)
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The contractor class that makes hay while the sun shines but shuts down in winter has been doing this for generations.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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See: Farmers.
My grandfather and family were classic small southern farmers. Two small crops off of maybe 60 acres each year. Two mules. I still have the mortgage papers from the years that they had to mortgage the farm in order to buy seed, and pray that the crops came in.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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See: Farmers.
My grandfather and family were classic small southern farmers. Two small crops off of maybe 60 acres each year. Two mules. I still have the mortgage papers from the years that they had to mortgage the farm in order to buy seed, and pray that the crops came in.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 23, 2026 12:27 PM (XeU6L)
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Anyone can afford DoorDash. Just open a Quality Learing Center.
Posted by: Somalis in Minnesota at February 23, 2026 12:27 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:27 PM (PYyV9)
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> That guy is using a lot of buzzwords but they're mostly meaningless -- "frictionless?" -- and he's trying to dress up obviously terrible spending and lifestyle habits of the younger gens as some kind of complex social paradigm shift. It's not.
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Yea, a lot of buzz words. But he's got a point about how that generation looks at money. How they perceive getting, spending and saving it. If they get any at all. And they certainly do not understand saving it or investing it.... at all.
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Yea, a lot of buzz words. But he's got a point about how that generation looks at money. How they perceive getting, spending and saving it. If they get any at all. And they certainly do not understand saving it or investing it.... at all.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 23, 2026 12:27 PM (jtM2q)
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Maybe a benefit of living in podunk Alabama is the mark up isn’t that huge. It’s there, of course, and the tip. I understand why it’s not for everyone, I accept I am paying for convenience and sometimes it’s worth it. Other times I go the store. 😀
Posted by: Piper at February 23, 2026 12:25 PM (Wmg4n)
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Yup. For convenience, it is sometimes worth it.
I have little patience, however, for "I'm broke AF and the world is unfair" when uttered by someone who uses these things as a lifestyle.
Posted by: Piper at February 23, 2026 12:25 PM (Wmg4n)
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Yup. For convenience, it is sometimes worth it.
I have little patience, however, for "I'm broke AF and the world is unfair" when uttered by someone who uses these things as a lifestyle.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:28 PM (3OtAS)
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326 Weird. Every poll over the last year has shown Newsom losing by double digits to Kamala for the black vote.
Yeah but when it comes down to the election while a lot of black voters might just stay home, it still will be 70+% black votes for the Democrat, no matter what their name is. Every black person I asked about Obama before the election said he was a fraud and they didn't like him but boy did they vote for him like their life depended on it.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:26 PM (PYyV9)
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Or, they can have record low turnout like John Kerry in 2004.
Remember, people are acting like Newsom, who can only get in the news by embarrassing himself, is obviously going to beat Kamala who keeps herself out of the news and just keeps...winning every poll except weird, infrequent outliers.
The entire Democrat field is an embarrassment. Kamala has a built in fan base and name recognition, though. Newsom also has name recognition, but no one actually likes him.
Yeah but when it comes down to the election while a lot of black voters might just stay home, it still will be 70+% black votes for the Democrat, no matter what their name is. Every black person I asked about Obama before the election said he was a fraud and they didn't like him but boy did they vote for him like their life depended on it.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:26 PM (PYyV9)
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Or, they can have record low turnout like John Kerry in 2004.
Remember, people are acting like Newsom, who can only get in the news by embarrassing himself, is obviously going to beat Kamala who keeps herself out of the news and just keeps...winning every poll except weird, infrequent outliers.
The entire Democrat field is an embarrassment. Kamala has a built in fan base and name recognition, though. Newsom also has name recognition, but no one actually likes him.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 12:28 PM (GBKbO)
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On today's episode of Gunsmoke, Festus slants his eyes with his fingers and babbles "Me chinaman!".
Posted by: Commissar of plenty
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Heh. Dennis Weaver could never have pulled that off.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty
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Heh. Dennis Weaver could never have pulled that off.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 23, 2026 12:28 PM (XeU6L)
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Apple Cash and Zelle are great for sending money quickly
Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 12:28 PM (GbONR)
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334 On today's episode of Gunsmoke, Festus slants his eyes with his fingers and babbles "Me chinaman!".
Posted by: Commissar of plenty
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Heh. Dennis Weaver could never have pulled that off.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 23, 2026 12:28 PM (XeU6L)
But he could have outfought Santino
Posted by: Commissar of plenty
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Heh. Dennis Weaver could never have pulled that off.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 23, 2026 12:28 PM (XeU6L)
But he could have outfought Santino
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at February 23, 2026 12:29 PM (xcxpd)
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Yea, a lot of buzz words. But he's got a point about how that generation looks at money. How they perceive getting, spending and saving it. If they get any at all. And they certainly do not understand saving it or investing it.... at all.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 23, 2026 12:27 PM (jtM2q)
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If he's right, it's a generation that does not believe in - or has written off - the future.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 23, 2026 12:27 PM (jtM2q)
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If he's right, it's a generation that does not believe in - or has written off - the future.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23, 2026 12:29 PM (3OtAS)
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Under NOOD
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist > Stochastic Terrorist > Statistical Miasma at February 23, 2026 12:29 PM (oUxYB)
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Or, they can have record low turnout like John Kerry in 2004.
Yeah as I said, they likely will stay home in large numbers. I mean, talk about an enthusiasm killer.
But in a sane world, someone who said that he's just like black people because he can't read and scored retard-level low on his SATs would be drummed out of the public view permanently.
Yeah as I said, they likely will stay home in large numbers. I mean, talk about an enthusiasm killer.
But in a sane world, someone who said that he's just like black people because he can't read and scored retard-level low on his SATs would be drummed out of the public view permanently.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:30 PM (PYyV9)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 23, 2026 12:30 PM (Kt19C)
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Nood condescending idjit governor
Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 23, 2026 12:30 PM (8AONa)
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Looks like the screwball who got himself killed at Mar-a-Lago yesterday was motivated by the Democrat Epstein propaganda.
https://is.gd/BFlWmR
https://is.gd/BFlWmR
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 12:30 PM (FXNzP)
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Tell me you're a boomer without saying you're a boomer.
Of course we all know you in particular could make a working vehicle with angle iron, duct tape and scrap wood, but the level of average fix-it knowledge on the under 40 set is absurd. Don't know where the spare is, don't know how to lower it. Don't know how the jack works.
The modern toolbox is a cell phone call to dad or an uncle who knows what's up.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 12:03 PM (Hx0tZ)
Thse skills can be learned. It's not even very hard. All it takes is the will to do it.
Of course we all know you in particular could make a working vehicle with angle iron, duct tape and scrap wood, but the level of average fix-it knowledge on the under 40 set is absurd. Don't know where the spare is, don't know how to lower it. Don't know how the jack works.
The modern toolbox is a cell phone call to dad or an uncle who knows what's up.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 12:03 PM (Hx0tZ)
Thse skills can be learned. It's not even very hard. All it takes is the will to do it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 12:30 PM (8zz6B)
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Remember, people are acting like Newsom, who can only get in the news by embarrassing himself, is obviously going to beat Kamala who keeps herself out of the news and just keeps...winning every poll except weird, infrequent outliers.
I've heard enough of them bring it up that I think the Dems' strategy is to goad Trump into eliminating the Presidential term limit and then shazam, Obama's the candidate. The problem with that scheme is that Trump's not going to do that.
I've heard enough of them bring it up that I think the Dems' strategy is to goad Trump into eliminating the Presidential term limit and then shazam, Obama's the candidate. The problem with that scheme is that Trump's not going to do that.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 23, 2026 12:30 PM (2ocoG)
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Yup. For convenience, it is sometimes worth it.
I have little patience, however, for "I'm broke AF and the world is unfair" when uttered by someone who uses these things as a lifestyle.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23
Well sure, that makes total sense. I mean I personally am broke AF, but luckily I have access to someone not broke AF who helps me be like this. Maybe that is the lesson here - find someone who can support your lifestyle!
I am kidding. I swear I am kidding. Don’t hate me.
I have little patience, however, for "I'm broke AF and the world is unfair" when uttered by someone who uses these things as a lifestyle.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 23
Well sure, that makes total sense. I mean I personally am broke AF, but luckily I have access to someone not broke AF who helps me be like this. Maybe that is the lesson here - find someone who can support your lifestyle!
I am kidding. I swear I am kidding. Don’t hate me.
Posted by: Piper at February 23, 2026 12:30 PM (Wmg4n)
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I've never had food, other than pizza, delivered to my house.
Hell where I live, I can't even GET food delivered to my house. No Uber either.
I know, how do I survive?
Hell where I live, I can't even GET food delivered to my house. No Uber either.
I know, how do I survive?
Posted by: Defenestratus at February 23, 2026 12:31 PM (WYStd)
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Yea, a lot of buzz words. But he's got a point about how that generation looks at money. How they perceive getting, spending and saving it. If they get any at all. And they certainly do not understand saving it or investing it.... at all.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
My Gen Z son is an exception. He understands personal finances well, and has some investments. He also knows how to cook.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
My Gen Z son is an exception. He understands personal finances well, and has some investments. He also knows how to cook.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 12:31 PM (77rzZ)
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Who the hell names their kid "Festus"?
Posted by: Gonorrhea Jones at February 23, 2026 12:31 PM (7Q0e+)
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Polls?
Posted by: We're for strippers at February 23, 2026 12:31 PM (2Ez/1)
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The entire Democrat field is an embarrassment. Kamala has a built in fan base and name recognition, though. Newsom also has name recognition, but no one actually likes him.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 12:28 PM (GBKbO)
When the race for the primary heats up the day after the mid-terms, Kamala will be seen more and Newsome less.
It's Newsomes secret strategy to let her speak.
The entire Democrat field is an embarrassment. Kamala has a built in fan base and name recognition, though. Newsom also has name recognition, but no one actually likes him.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 23, 2026 12:28 PM (GBKbO)
When the race for the primary heats up the day after the mid-terms, Kamala will be seen more and Newsome less.
It's Newsomes secret strategy to let her speak.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 23, 2026 12:32 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Yea, a lot of buzz words. But he's got a point about how that generation looks at money. How they perceive getting, spending and saving it. If they get any at all. And they certainly do not understand saving it or investing it.... at all.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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I am appalled by the TV ads that I see promoting credit/debit cards for adolescents. Also, the instant credit schemes.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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I am appalled by the TV ads that I see promoting credit/debit cards for adolescents. Also, the instant credit schemes.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 23, 2026 12:32 PM (XeU6L)
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My daughter lives in South Florida...........she says that driving there is literally insanity. Everyone speeds. A lot. Everyone swerves in and out of lanes.....nobody drives like a normal person. We all went to Virginia for Thanksgiving. I thought Washington, DC drivers were the worst high-speed tailgaters I'd ever seen...... she told me that they were amateurs compared to Florida drivers. After driving with her, I believe her!
Posted by: Monica at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (tBu82)
Lately on my yootoob feed I've been getting helmet cam videos from young, barely skilled motorcyclists zooming along at 150-160 in a 65 zone, and complaining when they get pulled over and ticketed. Assholes. Even worse is the comments section where there's a bunch of meatheads telling them "dood, you're already going 160, you should have just run. They would NEVER have caught you."
My daughter lives in South Florida...........she says that driving there is literally insanity. Everyone speeds. A lot. Everyone swerves in and out of lanes.....nobody drives like a normal person. We all went to Virginia for Thanksgiving. I thought Washington, DC drivers were the worst high-speed tailgaters I'd ever seen...... she told me that they were amateurs compared to Florida drivers. After driving with her, I believe her!
Posted by: Monica at February 23, 2026 11:16 AM (tBu82)
Lately on my yootoob feed I've been getting helmet cam videos from young, barely skilled motorcyclists zooming along at 150-160 in a 65 zone, and complaining when they get pulled over and ticketed. Assholes. Even worse is the comments section where there's a bunch of meatheads telling them "dood, you're already going 160, you should have just run. They would NEVER have caught you."
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 23, 2026 12:32 PM (kTyBw)
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348 Who the hell names their kid "Festus"?
Posted by: Gonorrhea Jones
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Much like the burning during urination.
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Much like the burning during urination.
Posted by: Kramer at February 23, 2026 12:33 PM (2Ez/1)
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228 Driverless cars are bad idea. I hope these companies are insured to the gills because there will be collisions and property damage.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 23, 2026 11:58 AM (gVUi7)
The key question is whether, on average, self driving cars are more safe or less safe than human drivers. I don't think there's enough data to answer that yet.
And I'm sure they're well insured, although someone like Alphabet is big enough to self-insure.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 23, 2026 11:58 AM (gVUi7)
The key question is whether, on average, self driving cars are more safe or less safe than human drivers. I don't think there's enough data to answer that yet.
And I'm sure they're well insured, although someone like Alphabet is big enough to self-insure.
Posted by: a.moron at February 23, 2026 12:33 PM (X5Jzz)
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Hey, Piper. I was up your way yesterday afternoon. I have a friend on Belrose Ave who I helped with a plumbing problem. I figured I was in your stomping grounds.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 23, 2026 12:34 PM (4NO2D)
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You know you are hermitty when going nine miles seems like a trip.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 23, 2026 12:34 PM (4NO2D)
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The "smartphone" destroyed civilization.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 23, 2026 12:35 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 23, 2026 12:36 PM (XeU6L)
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The "smartphone" destroyed civilization.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot
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Add in social media, and it is a toxic mix.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot
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Add in social media, and it is a toxic mix.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 23, 2026 12:37 PM (XeU6L)
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What he said should have ended him forever as a candidate for any office in sane world. But if he runs for president, black voters will get into fist fights over who gets to vote for him first, just like with Hillary and Biden.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:23 PM (PYyV9)
You mean "I'm just as dumb as you stupid n*ggers" isn't a winning campaign message?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 23, 2026 12:23 PM (PYyV9)
You mean "I'm just as dumb as you stupid n*ggers" isn't a winning campaign message?
Posted by: Democrats - unchanged for 175 years at February 23, 2026 12:38 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 12:38 PM (FXNzP)
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Also, don't underestimate how many people use delivery services for no other reason than that they have been drinking or taking THC in some form, and are at least responsibly not driving themselves.
Teleworking encourages early drinking.
Teleworking encourages early drinking.
Posted by: A Reasonable Man at February 23, 2026 12:41 PM (X0G1P)
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A few notes on Door Dash Nation, from someone trapped there.
My case is probably atypical. Without proper steady housing, I can't really cook, and with mobility issues I've been dealing with grocery shopping is physically a problem. The result is a paradox: The cheaper solution to food--a monthly Aldi run and cook my own--is locked out by my circumstances, forcing me to the more expensive option due to my lack of means. It's all ass-backwards and drives me nuts.
Even if I could cook (and I have plans to try to get into a situation where I can) I would probably still use it for grocery delivery, which would still be a markup but even so much less expensive.
That one article has a significant over-arching point: The topsy-turvy economic situation, which bears little or no resemblance to the one I knew just 25 years ago, is creating a bizarre jumble of mismatched, contradictory, and just plain broken incentives. For a great many people the ladders are pulled up, there's no advancement, just survival...and I'm one of them right now.
My case is probably atypical. Without proper steady housing, I can't really cook, and with mobility issues I've been dealing with grocery shopping is physically a problem. The result is a paradox: The cheaper solution to food--a monthly Aldi run and cook my own--is locked out by my circumstances, forcing me to the more expensive option due to my lack of means. It's all ass-backwards and drives me nuts.
Even if I could cook (and I have plans to try to get into a situation where I can) I would probably still use it for grocery delivery, which would still be a markup but even so much less expensive.
That one article has a significant over-arching point: The topsy-turvy economic situation, which bears little or no resemblance to the one I knew just 25 years ago, is creating a bizarre jumble of mismatched, contradictory, and just plain broken incentives. For a great many people the ladders are pulled up, there's no advancement, just survival...and I'm one of them right now.
Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at February 23, 2026 12:42 PM (OUMaO)
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Who the hell names their kid "Festus"?
Posted by: Gonorrhea Jones
When Dennis Weaver's Chester Good quit as Marshall Dillon's lame sidekick, they decided to name his replacement Festus after lame Greek god Hephaestus.
Posted by: Gonorrhea Jones
When Dennis Weaver's Chester Good quit as Marshall Dillon's lame sidekick, they decided to name his replacement Festus after lame Greek god Hephaestus.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 23, 2026 12:43 PM (FXNzP)
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I use GrubHub because I don't drive. I never had. I'd have to take a cab or Uber anyway to pick up, so it's cheaper to have it delivered. GrubHub is convenient to have all the food places to choose from on one website. Businesses don't need to hire their own deliverers, though some still do instead of using GrubHub to deliver. While service cost is annoying, the $$ is in the food itself. Some places have raised their prices to the point I don't buy from there anymore. I also caught a Wendy's charging me more because I used GrubHub than if I had gone to the restaurant, so I quit ordering from there when I'm in the mood for fast food. I can still get good food at a reasonable price. I only do it on weekends when supermarket food for the week has run out. I count it as a treat.
Posted by: hadsil at February 23, 2026 12:44 PM (Xht4H)
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Why don't they just modify the Waymos to be able to close their own doors?
Posted by: Socratease at February 23, 2026 01:01 PM (YgfoU)
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If people buy from Door Dash, and they want to…what’s the problem? I don’t want their service, so…I don’t use it. Problem solved.
Posted by: Cow Demon at February 23, 2026 01:06 PM (fYhK6)
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If people buy from Door Dash, and they want to…what’s the problem? I don’t want their service, so…I don’t use it. Problem solved.
Posted by: Cow Demon at February 23, 2026 01:06 PM
It's a standard mockery thread.
Posted by: Cow Demon at February 23, 2026 01:06 PM
It's a standard mockery thread.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 23, 2026 01:13 PM (4NO2D)
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I'm not going to criticize anyone's food delivery driven by the pure hassle of getting out: homebound, sick, tending small kids, car in the shop, snowed in, etc. If you can cook, it's better to order groceries for home delivery. But even if you can't cook worth a darn, it is easier than ever to buy decent pre-prepared meals for reheating at home.
What I can't rationalize is how ordering drive-thru fast food slop at quadruple the price, unless you're in the homebound category, can ever be anything other than stupid and lazy.
What I can't rationalize is how ordering drive-thru fast food slop at quadruple the price, unless you're in the homebound category, can ever be anything other than stupid and lazy.
Posted by: craig at February 23, 2026 01:13 PM (1dUlh)
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"Gen Z spends money to signal identity, reduce friction, and avoid emotional drag"
Gen Z has gotten into shouting matches with me because they insist paper maps "aren't real maps, they're just a picture of a map"
So, uh, yeah, I will call them retarded when they're being retarded.
Gen Z has gotten into shouting matches with me because they insist paper maps "aren't real maps, they're just a picture of a map"
So, uh, yeah, I will call them retarded when they're being retarded.
Posted by: heya at February 23, 2026 01:39 PM (J0jEV)
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Our neighbor once ordered a soda--just a soda--full of ice no less, from a fast-food restaurant. The Doordasher left it on our porch, took a picture and left. 10 minutes later, we see the neighbor waddling down the street looking for it. That ice must have been completely melted by the time he found it. I still can't get over how stupid the whole thing was and everybody involved, from beginning to end.
Posted by: Tinfoil Dispenser at February 23, 2026 01:46 PM (ERYKL)
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