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Nevan B

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  • Member Type: Mugger
  • Profile Views: 2,312 views
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  • Last Update: Mon at 11:56 AM
  • Joined: December 15, 2015

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  • Screen Name* Nevan B
  • Gender* Male
  • Where do you live? Northern California
  • About Me: My name is­ Nevan, I'­m 26 years­ old, I'm ­half-Japan­ese and a ­fifth gene­ration Cal­ifornian, ­I have a b­achelor's ­and master­'s degree ­in linguis­tics, and ­I currentl­y work as ­a teacher'­s aide and­ Latin ins­tructor.
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  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to When you are fined for a violation of the law, where does the money go? :
    If it's a city law, it goes into the city treasury. Every time I see someone run a red and set off the traffic camera, I think "well, the city just made $500!"
    • Mon at 11:56 AM
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Can some people even realize they are stuck using slang language?:
    nah mean like that ain't no thang
    • September 16
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Is there an area of your city/town where you really shouldn't go? (High crime etc.):
    Nope. Davis is a pretty quiet town. It's obvious that the area east of downtown is a lower-income area, but I've never known about any significant crime there. There's a nice thrift shop there that I visit often. 
    • September 16
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to are you going to buy the new iPhone Xs or iPhone Xs Max:
    I just got a new phone in May, so no, not likely. I usually upgrade every two years. 
    • September 15
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Do you tend to empty your bowels in the day or at night?:
    Inconsistent. It's more often in the evening, but it can be morning (almost never middle of the day though). And I often skip a day or two. :PGeez, is there anything about me I haven't shared here?
    • September 14
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Have you signed to donate your organs to save the lives of others after you die? :
    I am not an organ donor currently. Not sure, just didn't like the idea of it. Seemed kind of morbid. But I'm willing to change my mind about that.
    • September 12
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Have you ever gotten explosive diarrhea on a road trip?:
    Nope. Road trips tend to make me constipated. 
    • September 12
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What social stigma does society need to get over?:
    Mental illness was going to be my answer as well. I think a lot of it does come from ignorance and a lack of empathy. Some people just need to try a little harder to put themselves in someone else's shoes. This could help with any social stigma, really. 
    • September 11
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Does your Mom call you endearments because she can't remember which of her adult children you are? Do you remind her?:
    Considering my mom only has one child, that will be an unfortunate day when she forgets my name -_- 
    • September 11
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Have you ever closed parenthesis without first opening them?):
    1) Only in a numbered list like this. 2) No second example. 
    • September 11
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What would make you scream like a silly school girl?:
    Purple drapes:
    • September 11
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Do you have an actual dictionary book?:
    Yes, I have an actual physical dictionary. I also have several dictionaries in other languages including Latin, Turkish, and Japanese. I also have a thesaurus :)
    • September 11
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to How can anyone doubt President Trump when he is continuing to make america great again?:
    When the economy is doing well, the president gets all the credit; when the economy is doing poorly, the president gets all the blame. The fact is that the president often doesn't have much effect on the economy either way. And it goes in cycles. There wi...  moreWhen the economy is doing well, the president gets all the credit; when the economy is doing poorly, the president gets all the blame. The fact is that the president often doesn't have much effect on the economy either way. And it goes in cycles. There will be another recession. An economic boom is not forever.   
    • September 11
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to How long has it been since you last exercised strenuously? Minutes, or years? ~:
    About a week since I went on a 20-mile bike ride. Doing another one next week :)
    • September 11
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to When was the most recent conversation you had with either of your parents? For me, about a decade. :
    Two days ago. My parents are on vacation together right now and left two days ago. I normally talk to my parents at least once a week.
    • September 10
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to DO men have a problem with being objectified? :
    I'm sure some do, yes. Anyone can be objectified, regardless of gender. Sometimes I go to a party and it seems like I'm looked at like I'm just a hot piece of ass. What about my personality?! *tsk tsk*
    • September 9
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Do you have a personal safety device you carry in case you are attacked?:
    No. I wouldn't mind having a telescopic baton, though. That was Benjamin Linus' primary weapon in Lost, and I always thought it was so cool.
    • September 8
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Are you OK with how your life has been so far?:
    Yes. I don't think I could envision it having gone any other way. It's been a good life so far. 
    • September 8
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Should we just get two peaches, shove one in trump's mouth and the other in his rectum? THAT'S impeachment.:
    Is that what impeachment is? Man, no wonder presidents really don't want it. I understand why Nixon preferred to resign before that could happen!
    • September 8
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to How old are you? :
    26
    • September 7
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to A Palace revolution in the white house ?:
    A coup is nigh :)
    • September 7
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Are you more or less likely to purchase Nike products in light of the Colin Kaepernick ad campaign?:
    Makes no difference to me. I don't buy athletic wear in general. 
    • September 6
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Fellas, if, when you were underage, a hot teacher seduced you and you had sex, would you have cried rape?:
    If it was against my will, yes. But statutory rape laws exist for a reason. In all honesty, though, I'm asexual so a teacher coming on to me would've been pretty disturbing to me. 
    • September 5
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What are you making for dinner tonight if you haven't already made it? If you have, what did you have?:
    Yeah my dad hated lima beans as a kid. I never liked them much either until I discovered this recipe. I saute the lima beans with olive oil, onion, Italian parsley, prosciutto, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Then add white wine, chicken broth, and whippin...  moreYeah my dad hated lima beans as a kid. I never liked them much either until I discovered this recipe. I saute the lima beans with olive oil, onion, Italian parsley, prosciutto, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Then add white wine, chicken broth, and whipping cream. Simmer for 15 minutes, then add chard and simmer for 3 minutes. The result is amazing :)  
    • September 5
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What is something that should not be exposed to air if you want it to maintain its best condition? ~:
    Guacamole. 
    • September 5
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What do you think is your best quality? :
    My loyalty and reliability are probably my best qualities. You can always count on me. 
    • September 4
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What is the best excuse you've come up with for being late for any engagement?:
    Arms trapped in vending machines:
    • September 4
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Which is worse. A bug in your mouth or sand in your underwear. I had both yesterday. :
    The bug in my mouth sounds worse. I have had sand in my underwear, which sucks, but sometimes it's expected at the beach. 
    • September 4
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What are you making for dinner tonight if you haven't already made it? If you have, what did you have?:
    I made a creamy pasta dish with rigatoni, chard, and lima beans. It's one of my favorite recipes. 
    • September 4
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to If you could own land, where would it be? Why?:
    My parents own land in Sacramento and at Lake Tahoe, which sounds pretty perfect to me. I would love to own a few pieces of California land, particularly at Lake Tahoe or in Napa Valley or on the beach somewhere like Carmel. 
    • September 4
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What would you plant in your garden is you were to have one? :
    I do have a garden, though I'm not too interested in growing food. I've been planting California native plants, including different varieties of ceanothus and manzanita, as well as a flannel-bush and a native penstemon. 
    • September 4
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What countries are your ancestors from? :
    My dad's side of the family is mostly English, with some French and German in there as well. I know we could trace relatives back to Lancashire (my last name originated there). They came to California during the Gold Rush.My mom's side of the family is fr...  moreMy dad's side of the family is mostly English, with some French and German in there as well. I know we could trace relatives back to Lancashire (my last name originated there). They came to California during the Gold Rush.My mom's side of the family is from Japan (my mom was born there). They are mostly from Chugoku. My mom grew up in Okayama; her parents still live there and I visit at least once a year.   
    • September 4
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Have you ever been in a parade? I have once.:
    Haha not quite :P The parade is the family-friendly event that happens early in the morning. I was representing the Classics department :)
    • September 3
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Have you ever been in a parade? I have once.:
    Yes, I was in the UC Davis Picnic Day parade in 2012. :)
    • September 3
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Why can women get away with wearing these but men can't?:
    I get away with wearing them ;)
    • September 3
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What's on your bed right now? ~:
    Two pillows, a comforter, my laptop, a pair of headphones, a switch that controls my lamps and white noise machine, a headphone amp, and a pair of underwear. Everything will be off except the pillows and the comforter in about 20 minutes :)
    • September 3
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Of the 50 US states, which would you NEVER use as a newborn baby's name?:
    Virginia is a possible candidate. I'll skip the other two. 
    • September 2
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Of the 50 US states, which would you NEVER use as a newborn baby's name?:
    I probably wouldn't named my kid "West Virginia".In fact, "Dakota" is the only reasonable name derived from a U.S. state. No offense to Florida Evans. "Carolina" and "Georgia" are decent too, I suppose, but old-fashioned. 
    • September 2
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What’s the most beautiful place you’ve been to?:
    My two favorite places in the world are Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, right here in my home state of California. The beauty of the Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View is striking. My mom said the first time she saw it she teared up; I can understand that complete...  moreMy two favorite places in the world are Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, right here in my home state of California. The beauty of the Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View is striking. My mom said the first time she saw it she teared up; I can understand that completely. The beauty of Lake Tahoe is not as dramatic, but when I was in Emerald Bay last year I felt like it was the closest you could get to paradise on Earth. :)  
    • September 1
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Have you ever worked at one of those food-sample booths in a grocery store?:
    I have not. I'd often try the samples at Trader Joe's, though. 
    • September 1
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Have you ever been in a bathroom that was so clean or so fancy or so nice-smelling that you didn't want to "do your business" there? ~:
    Yes. I was in a bathroom at a luxury hotel in Japan that was like that. It was so pristine and perfect that it felt wrong to befoul it. Luckily it had one of those electric "washlets" that left me feeling as pristine as the bathroom afterwards :P
    • September 1
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Belly button lint? Really?:
    It happens to the best of us :(
    • August 31
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Your last surgery?:
    Never had surgery before :)
    • August 30
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What is the worst physical pain you have ever felt?:
    I've had intestinal cramps that were so debilitating I had to do everything to keep from screaming. Additionally, I once fell off my bike (or rather, on it) and the gear jammed into my leg (the scar was visible for years); that caused a searing pain that ...  moreI've had intestinal cramps that were so debilitating I had to do everything to keep from screaming. Additionally, I once fell off my bike (or rather, on it) and the gear jammed into my leg (the scar was visible for years); that caused a searing pain that was enough to make me cry at age 16.   
    • August 30
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Do you have a favourite painting? Why is it your favourite? :
    This may be my favorite "A Bar at the Folies-Bergere" by Manet:Another favorite of mine is Demoiselles D'Avignon by Picasso:I also like "The Son of Man" by Magritte as well as Picasso's "Three Musicians". Why? I'm not sure. These paintings have appealed t...  moreThis may be my favorite "A Bar at the Folies-Bergere" by Manet:Another favorite of mine is Demoiselles D'Avignon by Picasso:I also like "The Son of Man" by Magritte as well as Picasso's "Three Musicians". Why? I'm not sure. These paintings have appealed to me ever since I first saw them.  
    • August 30
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Did you attend or do you plan to attend your high school reunions?:
    I fear they've lost their novelty among people of my generation. We can follow each other on social media: no great surprises. I'll already know what everyone looks like and what they're doing. I guess I'd go. I was pretty invisible in high school, t...  moreI fear they've lost their novelty among people of my generation. We can follow each other on social media: no great surprises. I'll already know what everyone looks like and what they're doing. I guess I'd go. I was pretty invisible in high school, though.   
    • August 30
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What toppings do you like on your pizza?:
    Pepperoni or salami, bell peppers, onions, olives, jalapenos :)
    • August 29
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to When was the last time you got dressed up and went out to have fun?:
    Last time I went out purely to have fun was probably my best friend's birthday in May. I didn't get dressed up, though. The last time I got dressed up was to go to the symphony, which I do every now and then. 
    • August 29
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Have you ever ridden a Ferris Wheel? Was it scary?:
    I've never done it. Always been too scared >.<
    • August 28
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to How do you feel about all schools being be-lingual? Why not have us all speak the same language, verbally, on an intellectual level?:
    People benefit from knowing more than one language; the U.S. is in the minority being a country where most of the population is monolingual. Bilingualism is good for brain development.I don't think bilingualism in schools needs to be required, but I encou...  morePeople benefit from knowing more than one language; the U.S. is in the minority being a country where most of the population is monolingual. Bilingualism is good for brain development.I don't think bilingualism in schools needs to be required, but I encourage and support it.  
    • August 28
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  • Screen Name* Nevan B
  • Gender* Male
  • Where do you live? Northern California
  • About Me: My name is­ Nevan, I'­m 26 years­ old, I'm ­half-Japan­ese and a ­fifth gene­ration Cal­ifornian, ­I have a b­achelor's ­and master­'s degree ­in linguis­tics, and ­I currentl­y work as ­a teacher'­s aide and­ Latin ins­tructor.

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    I was stung by one today, for the first time since I was 5 years...  moreI was stung by one today, for the first time since I was 5 years old, on my left hand. My hand has been in intense pain for the past three hours. Fun times.   
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  • Why does my body temperature fluctuate so much at night?

    When I go to bed, I typically wear a T-shirt and underwear and h...  moreWhen I go to bed, I typically wear a T-shirt and underwear and have a thin comforter over me--I feel completely fine before falling asleep initially. Then what happens is I'll wake up in the middle of the night and be absolutely burning up. I'll be sweaty and uncomfortable and have to take my shirt off and often that isn't even enough. It makes little sense to me, especially as the temperature in the room has dropped by then. And often when I go back to sleep and wake up again in the late morning, I'll be cold from having taken my shirt off. What's with the changes?  less
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  • How do you personally distinguish between disagreement, criticism, and hatred?

    Where is the line? 
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  • Do you have a favorite language or linguistic joke?

    Maybe Randy knows some.Here's one that I heard in college:A ling...  moreMaybe Randy knows some.Here's one that I heard in college:A linguistics professor says to his class: "In English, a double negative becomes a positive. There are some languages, like French, where a double negative is still a negative. But there are no languages were a double positive is a negative." A student replies: "Yeah. Right."  
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  • How many days do you find nothing you want to answer here?

    It's one of those days...
    Disclaimer: This question is aimed mor...  more    It's one of those days...
    Disclaimer: This question is aimed more at serial-answerers like me. I'm aware that I don't ask questions often, but I never have. And there are others in a similar situation. I'm wondering what their general perception is.   
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  • Timesne Danaos et dona ferentes?

    Well, do you?
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  • Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night by an earthquake?

    It happens sometimes when you live in California. It just happen...  moreIt happens sometimes when you live in California. It just happened to me about 10 minutes ago! 4.5 magnitude quake in the Bay Area at 2:39 A.M.  
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  • Do you find that most T-shirts have itchy tags?

    It seems like every new T-shirt I buy has some kind of horrible ...  moreIt seems like every new T-shirt I buy has some kind of horrible itchy tag in the back. And in the old days, tags could be easily cut off (yep, I'm old enough to remember that). Now they are sewn on the back of the shirt so removing them requires a seam-ripper and you risk putting a hole in the shirt. Some tags are even printed on, but they are still itchy!  
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  • When is the last time you were drunk?

    Anyone else as drunk as me right now? :)
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  • Did you know today is International Men's Day?

    It doesn't get much attention, but it's nice to have a day for u...  moreIt doesn't get much attention, but it's nice to have a day for us dudes. Happy men's day :D  
    Last post by Nevan B - November 20, 2017
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  • Why am I sleeping so poorly all of a sudden (read details)?

    I don't normally have issues with insomnia. A few nights a year,...  moreI don't normally have issues with insomnia. A few nights a year, I will sleep particularly badly, but it's an outlier. Sometimes it's due to stress or being too warm at night, and sometimes there's no clear reason.Unfortunately, in the past couple weeks I'm developing a pattern where I wake up in the middle of the night (between 3-5; I fall asleep around 11:30 or midnight) and am unable to go back to sleep. When I wake up in the middle of the night, I feel wide awake, no yawning or tiredness, as if I'm ready to start the day...except I'm not.How do you get out of a bad sleep pattern?  less
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  • What's the longest a cold has lasted for you?

    I've had a bad cold for the past week. I can't remember the last...  moreI've had a bad cold for the past week. I can't remember the last time I've been sick for this long.   
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  • If something is really popular, do you sometimes have an instinct to avoid it?

    I call it the "hipster instinct". If everyone likes something, y...  moreI call it the "hipster instinct". If everyone likes something, you automatically assume "it can't actually be that good". There are definitely times where I avoid things because they are popular.  
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  • Do you bemoan the division in American society while also claiming that the division is only one "side"'s fault?

    Then you're part of the problem!
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  • If you had a sock account, what would you call it?

    I was thinking "NEVANLOVER69".
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  • Trump Supporters Burn their MAGA hats over DREAMer deal. Is bi-partisanship such a bad thing?

    Nevan posted a Trump question, I know. Just relax...hear me out:...  moreNevan posted a Trump question, I know. Just relax...hear me out:www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/09/15/trump-supporters-burn-their-maga-hats-over-presidents-possible-dreamer-deal/670479001/I'm no fan of Trump, but what's so bad about Trump trying to work with the other party? Is it so bad to have a little bi-partisanship? I think it's a sad state of affairs when "compromise" becomes a dirty word.  
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  • Why does Mexico like immigration into the U.S. so much? Shouldn't they be trying to fix their own country?

    And encourage people to want to stay there? If your country suck...  moreAnd encourage people to want to stay there? If your country sucks, is sending everyone to a better country a good solution?  
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  • Is it ever appropriate to suppress speech with violence?

    As asked. Would you ever agree with violence against people who ...  moreAs asked. Would you ever agree with violence against people who are non-violent, even if their speech is incredibly incendiary?   
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  • How often are you outraged?

    What causes you to feel outraged?
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  • At what point does "listening to the other side" turn into "refusing to have opinion of your own"?

    Do you always listen to the other side of an argument, even if y...  moreDo you always listen to the other side of an argument, even if you disagree with them? Do you like to play devil's advocate? At what point should you just pick a side and admit the other side is full of sh*t?  
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  • What are you intolerant of? We're all intolerant of something, no matter how much "tolerance" is preached.

    Don't say "intolerance" 
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  • Do you subscribe to any magazines?

    If so, which ones? Do you read them or do they pile up unread?I ...  moreIf so, which ones? Do you read them or do they pile up unread?I subscribe to the New Yorker, National Geographic, and Wired.  
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  • Do long car rides give you a headache?

    Or is this just me? I was in the car for about 2 hours today and...  moreOr is this just me? I was in the car for about 2 hours today and now I have a headache that won't abate. It happened on my last road trip too. Doesn't seem to matter whether I'm driving or not.  
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  • Are you doing anything special for Father's Day?

    Today I'm spending the 106-degree weather at my parents' house (...  moreToday I'm spending the 106-degree weather at my parents' house (thankfully they have a pool). My dad is really into home brewing, so I got him several gifts related to that. We'll go out to dinner later too :) My dad's notoriously difficult to shop for, but this year it's been a bit easier.   
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  • Are there any restaurants or take-out places where you have a "usual"?

    I never thought I would, but today I walked into my favorite bur...  moreI never thought I would, but today I walked into my favorite burger joint and right as I approach the counter before I can place an order, the man behind the counter says "hamburger with avocado?" and I couldn't help but smile. I hadn't been there in two months even and he seems to know my order by now. My life is getting predictable :P  
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  • Do you ever buy plants from a nursery?

    You know, as in not from Home Depot or Wal-Mart, but an actual i...  moreYou know, as in not from Home Depot or Wal-Mart, but an actual independent nursery?Nurseries around here seem to not last long. A chain of nurseries just announced it's shutting down. But I can't find the California native plants that I enjoy growing at Home Depot. Only nurseries have the wide selection that an avid gardener is interested in.   
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  • White-owned Mexican food shop in Portland closed amid "cultural appropriation" accusations. Fair?

    http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/24/tiny-white-owned-burrito...  morehttp://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/24/tiny-white-owned-burrito-shop-in-portland-suddenly-shuts-down-you-already-know-why/Kooks Burrito was a pop-up burrito shop in Portland, Oregon. It was started by two white girls who based their recipes on techniques they learned in Mexico. The shop was shut down after negative media attention surrounding accusations of racism and "cultural appropriation" when the girls shared with a news source that they "peeped" in on older Mexican women making burritos and tried to replicate the recipe in the U.S.They were soon accused of stealing the recipes and thousands of negative Yelp reviews appeared. The business closed up shop shortly after.Was this actually cultural appropriation? Was this tyranny? Was this capitalism and the free market at work?  less
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  • You know you're out of shape when...

    ...you get out of breath trying to open a packet of guacamole -_...  more...you get out of breath trying to open a packet of guacamole -_-What are some things that make you feel out of shape?  
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  • What can prevent future terror attacks? Can they be prevented?

    Terror is never an expression of freedom or a justifiable act of...  moreTerror is never an expression of freedom or a justifiable act of resistance or the a permissible outcome of social frustration.It is always unacceptable.Yet people continue to be motivated to commit heinous acts against defenseless people. Is there anything that can be done to stem the rise in attacks? Why is it that Europe seems to have more terror attacks than the United States?  
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  • Should non-Americans be discussing American politics?

    Do not the politics of America have an effect on world politics ...  moreDo not the politics of America have an effect on world politics and world issues? To what extent can a foreigner have an input on American politics?  
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  • Can you name a food that people either love or hate (i.e. it tends to be polarizing)?

    What are some polarizing foods? Foods that people never seem to ...  moreWhat are some polarizing foods? Foods that people never seem to be "so-so" about:I'll start:tofuPeople seem to either think tofu is glorious or think it's gag-worthy. I happen to love it. Just ate stir-fried tofu with teriyaki sauce :)Another example:candy cornNobody "kinda likes" candy corn. You either can't stop snacking on it or you think it's disgusting. Keep in mind this question is meant to be light-hearted. I'm sure there are people with mild opinions of any of these :)  
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  • Were you ever an "out-of-control" teenager?

    It's something I just can't fathom. Stories of 13-year-olds doin...  moreIt's something I just can't fathom. Stories of 13-year-olds doing LSD, stealing cars, and getting pregnant. When I was 13 I was a little innocent baby lol, more concerned with reading fantasy novels and going on bike-rides than diving head-first into the slums of adult problems. My parents had it so easy with me. What about you? Were you easy on your parents?  
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  • Have you ever had an unexplained physical pain show up out of nowhere?

    Last night I woke up at 4 in the morning with horrible intense i...  moreLast night I woke up at 4 in the morning with horrible intense intestinal pain; it was so bad I was near the point of tears at a couple moments. I really have no idea what that was. I ate late, but I often do and the worst that usually causes is heartburn. This was something else. I feel perfectly fine now, though.   
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  • Should Zealandia be considered a continent?

    It's interesting that Zealandia is just now making news; I've kn...  moreIt's interesting that Zealandia is just now making news; I've known about it for years (#GeographyWhiz #ZealandiaHipster), but the issue now seems to be whether this mostly submerged continent (of which the main part that shows is the country of New Zealand) should officially be considered a continent. What say you?Keep in mind that "continent" has various definitions, one of which is simply "large geographical region that may be defined by culture more than geography". Zealandia is made of continental crust, so just because most of it doesn't show doesn't mean it shouldn't be a continent (in my opinion).   less
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  • Does being against illegal immigration make you "anti-immigrant"?

    Why must we always conflate legal immigration with illegal immig...  moreWhy must we always conflate legal immigration with illegal immigration? They are not the same thing. I say this as the son of a legal immigrant.   
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  • Do you know someone who's constantly changing plans on you?

    Do you know someone who can be bit flaky? My best friend can be ...  moreDo you know someone who can be bit flaky? My best friend can be a bit of a pain sometimes. You'd think after so many years I'd be used to it by now, but I suppose I was hoping he would have grown out of it by now. We made plans for New Year's and now it's all changed of course...I saw it coming, but I'm still disappointed. :(  
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  • Have you ever ordered something (online, by phone) and it arrived broken?

    Just received the turntable I ordered off eBay (for $200, mind y...  moreJust received the turntable I ordered off eBay (for $200, mind you) and it arrived broken :( Man I really truly hate the post office sometimes. The box says fragile on it, but of course they paid no attention to that.   
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  • We all have things that offend us. Do you criticize people for being offended? Does it depend on what they're offended by?

    It's often I hear people complain about others being "offended",...  moreIt's often I hear people complain about others being "offended", as if it's a fault to be so. At the same time, those doing the criticizing will inevitably have something that offends them, and when it comes up, they wouldn't to be criticized themselves.

    Are some people simply TOO offended? Or is it more about the things that offend them than it is about how often they're offended?  
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  • If it's a city law, it goes into the city treasury. Every time I...  moreIf it's a city law, it goes into the city treasury. Every time I see someone run a red and set off the traffic camera, I think "well, the city just made $500!"  
    in When you are fined for a violation of the law, where does the money go? September 17, 2018 11:56 AM MDT 1
  • nah mean like that ain't no thang
    in Can some people even realize they are stuck using slang language? September 16, 2018 11:57 AM MDT 2
  • Nope. Davis is a pretty quiet town. It's obvious that the area e...  moreNope. Davis is a pretty quiet town. It's obvious that the area east of downtown is a lower-income area, but I've never known about any significant crime there. There's a nice thrift shop there that I visit often.   
    in Is there an area of your city/town where you really shouldn't go? (High crime etc.) September 16, 2018 11:46 AM MDT 3
  • I just got a new phone in May, so no, not likely. I usually upgr...  moreI just got a new phone in May, so no, not likely. I usually upgrade every two years.   
    in are you going to buy the new iPhone Xs or iPhone Xs Max September 15, 2018 12:36 PM MDT 1
  • Inconsistent. It's more often in the evening, but it can be morn...  moreInconsistent. It's more often in the evening, but it can be morning (almost never middle of the day though). And I often skip a day or two. :PGeez, is there anything about me I haven't shared here?  
    in Do you tend to empty your bowels in the day or at night? September 14, 2018 6:48 PM MDT 1
  • I am not an organ donor currently. Not sure, just didn't like th...  moreI am not an organ donor currently. Not sure, just didn't like the idea of it. Seemed kind of morbid. But I'm willing to change my mind about that.  
    in Have you signed to donate your organs to save the lives of others after you die? September 12, 2018 9:40 AM MDT 0
  • Nope. Road trips tend to make me constipated. 
    in Have you ever gotten explosive diarrhea on a road trip? September 12, 2018 9:16 AM MDT 2
  • Mental illness was going to be my answer as well. I think a lot ...  moreMental illness was going to be my answer as well. I think a lot of it does come from ignorance and a lack of empathy. Some people just need to try a little harder to put themselves in someone else's shoes. This could help with any social stigma, really.   
    in What social stigma does society need to get over? September 11, 2018 7:41 PM MDT 5
  • Considering my mom only has one child, that will be an unfortuna...  moreConsidering my mom only has one child, that will be an unfortunate day when she forgets my name -_-   
    in Does your Mom call you endearments because she can't remember which of her adult children you are? Do you remind her? September 11, 2018 7:39 PM MDT 2
  • 1) Only in a numbered list like this. 2) No second example. 
    in Have you ever closed parenthesis without first opening them?) September 11, 2018 10:51 AM MDT 1
  • Purple drapes:
    in What would make you scream like a silly school girl? September 11, 2018 10:48 AM MDT 2
  • Yes, I have an actual physical dictionary. I also have several d...  moreYes, I have an actual physical dictionary. I also have several dictionaries in other languages including Latin, Turkish, and Japanese. I also have a thesaurus :)  
    in Do you have an actual dictionary book? September 11, 2018 10:38 AM MDT 1
  • When the economy is doing well, the president gets all the credi...  moreWhen the economy is doing well, the president gets all the credit; when the economy is doing poorly, the president gets all the blame. The fact is that the president often doesn't have much effect on the economy either way. And it goes in cycles. There will be another recession. An economic boom is not forever.   
    in How can anyone doubt President Trump when he is continuing to make america great again? September 11, 2018 10:34 AM MDT 3
  • About a week since I went on a 20-mile bike ride. Doing another ...  moreAbout a week since I went on a 20-mile bike ride. Doing another one next week :)  
    in How long has it been since you last exercised strenuously? Minutes, or years? ~ September 11, 2018 10:31 AM MDT 2
  • Two days ago. My parents are on vacation together right now and ...  moreTwo days ago. My parents are on vacation together right now and left two days ago. I normally talk to my parents at least once a week.  
    in When was the most recent conversation you had with either of your parents? For me, about a decade. September 10, 2018 11:31 AM MDT 1
  • I'm sure some do, yes. Anyone can be objectified, regardless of ...  moreI'm sure some do, yes. Anyone can be objectified, regardless of gender. Sometimes I go to a party and it seems like I'm looked at like I'm just a hot piece of ass. What about my personality?! *tsk tsk*  
    in DO men have a problem with being objectified? September 9, 2018 10:32 AM MDT 2
  • No. I wouldn't mind having a telescopic baton, though. That was ...  moreNo. I wouldn't mind having a telescopic baton, though. That was Benjamin Linus' primary weapon in Lost, and I always thought it was so cool.  
    in Do you have a personal safety device you carry in case you are attacked? September 8, 2018 3:09 PM MDT 2
  • Yes. I don't think I could envision it having gone any other way...  moreYes. I don't think I could envision it having gone any other way. It's been a good life so far.   
    in Are you OK with how your life has been so far? September 8, 2018 11:01 AM MDT 2
  • Is that what impeachment is? Man, no wonder presidents real...  moreIs that what impeachment is? Man, no wonder presidents really don't want it. I understand why Nixon preferred to resign before that could happen!  
    in Should we just get two peaches, shove one in trump's mouth and the other in his rectum? THAT'S impeachment. September 8, 2018 11:00 AM MDT 6
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    in How old are you? September 7, 2018 9:57 AM MDT 1
  • A coup is nigh :)
    in A Palace revolution in the white house ? September 7, 2018 9:56 AM MDT 1
  • Makes no difference to me. I don't buy athletic wear in general. 
    in Are you more or less likely to purchase Nike products in light of the Colin Kaepernick ad campaign? September 6, 2018 10:22 AM MDT 1
  • If it was against my will, yes. But statutory rape laws exi...  moreIf it was against my will, yes. But statutory rape laws exist for a reason. In all honesty, though, I'm asexual so a teacher coming on to me would've been pretty disturbing to me.   
    in Fellas, if, when you were underage, a hot teacher seduced you and you had sex, would you have cried rape? September 5, 2018 12:19 PM MDT 4
  • Yeah my dad hated lima beans as a kid. I never liked them much e...  moreYeah my dad hated lima beans as a kid. I never liked them much either until I discovered this recipe. I saute the lima beans with olive oil, onion, Italian parsley, prosciutto, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Then add white wine, chicken broth, and whipping cream. Simmer for 15 minutes, then add chard and simmer for 3 minutes. The result is amazing :)  
    in What are you making for dinner tonight if you haven't already made it? If you have, what did you have? September 5, 2018 10:41 AM MDT 2
  • Guacamole. 
    in What is something that should not be exposed to air if you want it to maintain its best condition? ~ September 5, 2018 9:51 AM MDT 2
  • My loyalty and reliability are probably my best qualities. You c...  moreMy loyalty and reliability are probably my best qualities. You can always count on me.   
    in What do you think is your best quality? September 4, 2018 11:05 PM MDT 8
  • Arms trapped in vending machines:
    in What is the best excuse you've come up with for being late for any engagement? September 4, 2018 11:04 PM MDT 3
  • The bug in my mouth sounds worse. I have had sand in my underwea...  moreThe bug in my mouth sounds worse. I have had sand in my underwear, which sucks, but sometimes it's expected at the beach.   
    in Which is worse. A bug in your mouth or sand in your underwear. I had both yesterday. September 4, 2018 11:03 PM MDT 2
  • I made a creamy pasta dish with rigatoni, chard, and lima beans....  moreI made a creamy pasta dish with rigatoni, chard, and lima beans. It's one of my favorite recipes.   
    in What are you making for dinner tonight if you haven't already made it? If you have, what did you have? September 4, 2018 11:02 PM MDT 4
  • My parents own land in Sacramento and at Lake Tahoe, which sound...  moreMy parents own land in Sacramento and at Lake Tahoe, which sounds pretty perfect to me. I would love to own a few pieces of California land, particularly at Lake Tahoe or in Napa Valley or on the beach somewhere like Carmel.   
    in If you could own land, where would it be? Why? September 4, 2018 11:02 PM MDT 4
  • I do have a garden, though I'm not too interested in growing foo...  moreI do have a garden, though I'm not too interested in growing food. I've been planting California native plants, including different varieties of ceanothus and manzanita, as well as a flannel-bush and a native penstemon.   
    in What would you plant in your garden is you were to have one? September 4, 2018 11:01 PM MDT 5
  • My dad's side of the family is mostly English, with some French ...  moreMy dad's side of the family is mostly English, with some French and German in there as well. I know we could trace relatives back to Lancashire (my last name originated there). They came to California during the Gold Rush.My mom's side of the family is from Japan (my mom was born there). They are mostly from Chugoku. My mom grew up in Okayama; her parents still live there and I visit at least once a year.   
    in What countries are your ancestors from? September 4, 2018 10:41 PM MDT 6
  • Haha not quite :P The parade is the family-friendly event that h...  moreHaha not quite :P The parade is the family-friendly event that happens early in the morning. I was representing the Classics department :)  
    in Have you ever been in a parade? I have once. September 3, 2018 12:55 PM MDT 3
  • Yes, I was in the UC Davis Picnic Day parade in 2012. :)
    in Have you ever been in a parade? I have once. September 3, 2018 11:48 AM MDT 4
  • I get away with wearing them ;)
    in Why can women get away with wearing these but men can't? September 3, 2018 9:46 AM MDT 2
  • Two pillows, a comforter, my laptop, a pair of headphones, a swi...  moreTwo pillows, a comforter, my laptop, a pair of headphones, a switch that controls my lamps and white noise machine, a headphone amp, and a pair of underwear. Everything will be off except the pillows and the comforter in about 20 minutes :)  
    in What's on your bed right now? ~ September 3, 2018 12:17 AM MDT 5
  • Virginia is a possible candidate. I'll skip the other two. 
    in Of the 50 US states, which would you NEVER use as a newborn baby's name? September 2, 2018 11:32 AM MDT 3
  • I probably wouldn't named my kid "West Virginia".In fact, "Dakot...  moreI probably wouldn't named my kid "West Virginia".In fact, "Dakota" is the only reasonable name derived from a U.S. state. No offense to Florida Evans. "Carolina" and "Georgia" are decent too, I suppose, but old-fashioned.   
    in Of the 50 US states, which would you NEVER use as a newborn baby's name? September 2, 2018 11:22 AM MDT 5
  • My two favorite places in the world are Lake Tahoe and Yosemite,...  moreMy two favorite places in the world are Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, right here in my home state of California. The beauty of the Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View is striking. My mom said the first time she saw it she teared up; I can understand that completely. The beauty of Lake Tahoe is not as dramatic, but when I was in Emerald Bay last year I felt like it was the closest you could get to paradise on Earth. :)  
    in What’s the most beautiful place you’ve been to? September 1, 2018 12:20 PM MDT 1
  • I have not. I'd often try the samples at Trader Joe's, though. 
    in Have you ever worked at one of those food-sample booths in a grocery store? September 1, 2018 11:42 AM MDT 1
  • Yes. I was in a bathroom at a luxury hotel in Japan that was lik...  moreYes. I was in a bathroom at a luxury hotel in Japan that was like that. It was so pristine and perfect that it felt wrong to befoul it. Luckily it had one of those electric "washlets" that left me feeling as pristine as the bathroom afterwards :P  
    in Have you ever been in a bathroom that was so clean or so fancy or so nice-smelling that you didn't want to "do your business" there? ~ September 1, 2018 11:34 AM MDT 2
  • It happens to the best of us :(
    in Belly button lint? Really? August 31, 2018 10:09 AM MDT 1
  • Never had surgery before :)
    in Your last surgery? August 30, 2018 9:56 PM MDT 3
  • I've had intestinal cramps that were so debilitating I had to do...  moreI've had intestinal cramps that were so debilitating I had to do everything to keep from screaming. Additionally, I once fell off my bike (or rather, on it) and the gear jammed into my leg (the scar was visible for years); that caused a searing pain that was enough to make me cry at age 16.   
    in What is the worst physical pain you have ever felt? August 30, 2018 8:58 PM MDT 5
  • This may be my favorite "A Bar at the Folies-Bergere" by Manet:A...  moreThis may be my favorite "A Bar at the Folies-Bergere" by Manet:Another favorite of mine is Demoiselles D'Avignon by Picasso:I also like "The Son of Man" by Magritte as well as Picasso's "Three Musicians". Why? I'm not sure. These paintings have appealed to me ever since I first saw them.  
    in Do you have a favourite painting? Why is it your favourite? August 30, 2018 7:33 PM MDT 2
  • I fear they've lost their novelty among people of my generation....  moreI fear they've lost their novelty among people of my generation. We can follow each other on social media: no great surprises. I'll already know what everyone looks like and what they're doing. I guess I'd go. I was pretty invisible in high school, though.   
    in Did you attend or do you plan to attend your high school reunions? August 30, 2018 1:43 PM MDT 6
  • Pepperoni or salami, bell peppers, onions, olives, jalapenos :)
    in What toppings do you like on your pizza? August 29, 2018 8:55 PM MDT 5
  • Last time I went out purely to have fun was probably my best fri...  moreLast time I went out purely to have fun was probably my best friend's birthday in May. I didn't get dressed up, though. The last time I got dressed up was to go to the symphony, which I do every now and then.   
    in When was the last time you got dressed up and went out to have fun? August 29, 2018 9:21 AM MDT 0
  • I've never done it. Always been too scared >.<
    in Have you ever ridden a Ferris Wheel? Was it scary? August 28, 2018 2:37 PM MDT 3
  • People benefit from knowing more than one language; the U.S. is ...  morePeople benefit from knowing more than one language; the U.S. is in the minority being a country where most of the population is monolingual. Bilingualism is good for brain development.I don't think bilingualism in schools needs to be required, but I encourage and support it.  
    in How do you feel about all schools being be-lingual? Why not have us all speak the same language, verbally, on an intellectual level? August 28, 2018 12:37 PM MDT 5
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