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As far as eating, Pea Bear is the same way. I think she just assumes she can sustain herself on good times and filtering the air.
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What do you expect, it's spring yo!
So, I'm guessing from context that Uber and Lyft are... cab agencies?
Yes? No? Am I close?
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Ride sharing.
Ride sharing.
...
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So, I'm guessing from context that this means... cab agencies?
Yes? No? Am I close?
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Ride sharing....
...
So, I'm guessing from context that this means... cab agencies?
Yes? No? Am I close?
Cab agencies. But instead of a cab company with dedicated drivers and stinky yellow cars, it's comprised of people who register to be drivers in their off-hours with their own cars, managed by an app.
No Latka Gravas.
Ah!
Okay, so that makes a lot more sense!
Thanks!
:D
And here I thought you a man of culture.
I don't know how people keep getting that impression...
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I mean, look guys... guys, look... I mean, look, guys, look - I'm a hick, okay? Like, guys, I'm a hick.
I don't know about these things.
I also don't know if they exist in Florida? Or maybe they do?
Either way, I also have a great rock that I highly enjoy living under.
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I live in a bubble.
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I like to think of myself as a man of mystery.
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I live in a bubble.
Isn't there a boy there?
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I live in a bubble.Isn't there a boy there?
I kicked him out.
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So, I'm guessing from context that Uber and Lyft are... cab agencies?
Yes? No? Am I close?
I have to admit, not having heard of Uber is... impressive.
But yes, in response to cab companies' near-monopoly on point-to-point travel, combined with ludicrous fares ($0.60 per 1/6th mile? Really?), a "new breed" of point-to-point ride companies have spawned that espouse the Dilbert Principle of, "We abuse our employees and pass the savings on to you!"
So for example, Uber treats all its employees as "private contractors" (so no unemployment insurance, no medical coverage, no insurance costs), they drive their own cars (so low maintenance costs), and they strongly discourage tipping (cutting another cost), so while a cab from San Francisco to Albany can easily run $80-$100, an Uber ride is usually much closer to $25. (Their fares vary based on time of day, usage, etc.)
So basically a ruthless business model that abuses employees to undercut cabs.
But it works.
EDIT: And most of the "private contractors" are students or retirees or other people with time on their hands just trying to make a few extra bucks, so they don't mind having to cover all the insurance and car upkeep on their own.
I've heard of Uber, but have never actually known what it is.
I've heard of it in:
- a random aside in Super Beard Bros. commentary on games they're playing (the aside had nothing to do with the game itself - I think they said something about how they bullied Uber? Or something? I don't know, I was distracted and it was a while ago)
- a YouTube commercial about that Alexa thing, where someone in a bee costume can't get their keys and asks Alexa to call Uber
- your post, now
- probably a few other places
... but that's about it. From context clues (mostly the advertisement, followed by your post) I guessed it was like a cab or something.
And here I thought you a man of culture.
I don't know how people keep getting that impression...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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My wife delivers food for Uber Eats and at least one similar company. The food delivery charges are ridiculous, I don't know who pays $10 extra dollars to have a $5 burger delivered from two blocks away.
If you've got a car anyway and are looking for a few extra bucks, driving for these companies...is a way to get them. But I'm very much hoping that my unicorn gets a full-time phlebotomy job this year.
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Wait, so... they're also a delivery company?
I... I just... I don't... I'm okay. I think I need more medicing. My baon hirt.
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I think I need more medicing. My baon hirt.
Okay, so, I'm just going to leave that right there, exactly like it is. I am not editing it.
That's just... beautiful, really. Just beautiful.
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The problem with wireless controllers is, I'll set things anywhere.
Edit: twas under a hoodie and the dog on the couch.
You and me, both.
I mostly just continually luck my way into finding my phone.
Every time.
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I think I need more medicing. My baon hirt.Okay, so, I'm just going to leave that right there, exactly like it is. I am not editing it.
That's just... beautiful, really. Just beautiful.
Here I am, looking at this post and laughing like mad even though I didn't understand a single word.
But something in my damaged brain seems to find it funny anyway.
Edit: 14 minutes later, Kileanna realized what TL was trying to say and laughed again.
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Have a nice day!
Edit: 14 minutes later, Kileanna realized what TL was trying to say and laughed again.
Better than me. It's been 22 minutes, and I still haven't gotten medicine, and I'm <redacted 'cause I'm sick>, so, you know. I should fix that.
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Wait, so... they're also a delivery company?
I... I just... I don't... I'm okay. I think I need more medicing. My baon hirt.
Think of Uber as a giant organizational entity: "We find people who are willing to drive around to make a few extra bucks, and we hook them up with people who are willing to pay a few extra bucks to get somewhere/have food delivered/whatever else you might need a car for."
So imagine being 15, unable to drive, and being able to call that older friend who can already drive, and saying, "Hey, xxx, since you can drive, can you do yyy for me?"
That's Uber in a nutshell.
Cool!
That's cool.
We're aaaaaaaaaaallll cool, here.
Dang it.
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Edit: 14 minutes later, Kileanna realized what TL was trying to say and laughed again.Better than me. It's been 22 minutes, and I still haven't gotten medicine, and I'm <redacted 'cause I'm sick>, so, you know. I should fix that.
OK, that's definitely not funny.
I hope you get well soon.I spent a couple of really bad days, but today I'm feeling great (probably I'm just happy for feeling OK). I have a couple of days in a month that I am replaced for a hungry ravenous monster.
Hey, I find it funny, and I'm living it! XD
Fandom is good for you! (Just don't take it too far!)
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Fandom is good for you! (Just don't take it too far!)
Interesting! (I had to activate subtitles to understand everything, though).
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Ride sharing....
...
So, I'm guessing from context that this means... cab agencies?
Yes? No? Am I close?
Cab agencies. But instead of a cab company with dedicated drivers and stinky yellow cars, it's comprised of people who register to be drivers in their off-hours with their own cars, managed by an app.
No Latka Gravas.
hey! Latka Gravas is a cherished part of this city!
Also, I get nothing but latka gravas every time I use uber...
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NobodysHome’s Life of a Chaperone, Part VIII: An Easy Day (for once)
So, one of the most common, perfectly-valid complaints about Disneyland is the strictly-enforced sense of "family-friendly". The staff are trained within an inch of their lives to be cheerful and friendly. The effective security (that which you cannot see) is extremely tight. It's rigid control that's Lawful Neutral with a capital 'L'. But that's what makes it really easy as a parent or chaperone. You just turn your kids loose, and you have no concerns about fights breaking out, or other lecherous teens (or even older men) harassing your girls, or whatnot. Disney is in control, and Disney will not permit any deviation from a sense of safety and security. Sucks when you're a Chaotic teen and you want to rebel against it. Great when you're a Lawful adult and all you want is for the kids to have fun without having to worry about any of the usual nonsense that occurs at fairs and theme parks nationwide. (I'm looking at you, Great America!)
So for once I had an easy day of it...
** spoiler omitted **...
and people wonder why I rail against Disney!
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I mean, look guys... guys, look... I mean, look, guys, look - I'm a hick, okay? Like, guys, I'm a hick.
I don't know about these things.
I also don't know if they exist in Florida? Or maybe they do?
Either way, I also have a great rock that I highly enjoy living under.
it's important for someone as outgoing and urbane as me to remember that not everywhere is Brooklyn and that this is sometimes the only place where they one does not feel like a freak or weirdo.
I had more written, but the internet connection crapped out. Thanks mta! You f+$&ing suck most times.
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I live in a bubble.Isn't there a boy there?I kicked him out.
This is MY bubble.
the idea of a naked woman in a bubble both fills me with hope(naked woman in a bubble! This brings new meaning to the phrase funko POP!) and dread (naked woman in an indestructible bubble. Is this some new torture? Has orthos come up with some way to punish me for my lecherousness at long last?!)
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My wife delivers food for Uber Eats and at least one similar company. The food delivery charges are ridiculous, I don't know who pays $10 extra dollars to have a $5 burger delivered from two blocks away.
If you've got a car anyway and are looking for a few extra bucks, driving for these companies...is a way to get them. But I'm very much hoping that my unicorn gets a full-time phlebotomy job this year.
I hope so as well, my old friend.
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Who drew that? It looks great!
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So, I'm guessing from context that Uber and Lyft are... cab agencies?
Yes? No? Am I close?
I have to admit, not having heard of Uber is... impressive.
But yes, in response to cab companies' near-monopoly on point-to-point travel, combined with ludicrous fares ($0.60 per 1/6th mile? Really?), a "new breed" of point-to-point ride companies have spawned that espouse the Dilbert Principle of, "We abuse our employees and pass the savings on to you!"
So for example, Uber treats all its employees as "private contractors" (so no unemployment insurance, no medical coverage, no insurance costs), they drive their own cars (so low maintenance costs), and they strongly discourage tipping (cutting another cost), so while a cab from San Francisco to Albany can easily run $80-$100, an Uber ride is usually much closer to $25. (Their fares vary based on time of day, usage, etc.)
So basically a ruthless business model that abuses employees to undercut cabs.
But it works.
EDIT: And most of the "private contractors" are students or retirees or other people with time on their hands just trying to make a few extra bucks, so they don't mind having to cover all the insurance and car upkeep on their own.
if you are travelling cross country for 100 bucks, I'd like to know how you are doing it.
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Wait, so... they're also a delivery company?
I... I just... I don't... I'm okay. I think I need more medicing. My baon hirt.
someone get this man 10ccs of medine, staet!
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Freehold, check this stuff out.COOOOOOOL
Here's a Kotaku article that includes his post about why he drew it.
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Best Lara Croft ever xD
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I can't tell you how many times the General has told me "the eggs in the cool whip container are NOT hard boiled"
Clearly, it's the core concept I'm not getting.
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Having been kinda uninspired for writing my S&S campaign journal these days. I'm making an effort on writing the more boring parts so I can get to the ones I really want to tell... I hope I recover my inspiration then!
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Man, I almost wish I used Uberlyft or whatever. Sitting in a car, even with the AC on, in a bright Florida day while waiting for your son to maybe get out of violin is not the ideal thing. Of course, given my current state, I'm preeeetty sure the oobirlist wouldn't want me in their car...
I was just messing with you anyway.And here I thought you a man of culture.I don't know how people keep getting that impression....
Yeah, but it's so useful, I'd expect it to crop up a lot more, were I you...
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New season of Archer is f~~+ing awesome!
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I was just messing with you anyway.And here I thought you a man of culture.I don't know how people keep getting that impression....
Wait. Wait, wait, wait.
Like, were you messing with me because this was a joke based on the fact that I severely am a man of cultures?! You take that back, right now, you-!
Oh, no. No, wait. This was messing with me because you never actually thought I was a man of culture?! How dare you, sir, I-
By wait. Is this messing with me because you're entirely disinterest and just posting something to do it?! lolitrollu!*
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No! Too many options! I need clarity! How will I know what kind of Internet hyperbolic outrage to have?! Nooooooooooooo-!