I do my best to eat interesting things abroad. That being said, we absolutely had to eat at a Texas Roadhouse in Dubai. Watching an Asian staff dancing to Achy Breaky Heart surrounded by Arabic customers nearly melted my brain. And despite what they say, veal bacon is not nearly as good as real bacon.
The only things I really can't eat is Nepalese and Thai. There's that split second when you first sense the flavor and it starts out good, but before your brain can even process it your mouth has turned into an inferno, and it's a good 40 minutes before you can taste anything again. I think some people just have the gene for spicy food and some don't, and I definitely fall in the not category.
I like spicy food, but those folks take it to another level. The first time I had Thai food the restaurant had a spicy scale from 1-6. With only a 2 dish my eyes were watering, my nose was running, and I was gulping Thai Tea by the gallon. It did wonders for my St. Patty's day hangover though.
Indian, Thai. These are places you DO NOT bring a date. Ever. I don't care how long you've been married, or what ills you have witnessed of your significant other. Indian food will wreck the bond between soulmates. I wouldn't be surprised if the CIA replaced waterboarding with a curry buffet. Indian food is one of those things you only eat when you have 36 hours alone in your house. God help you both if there is only one bathroom. Gives you time to think about what you've done.
The Wife is Indian, so that really doesn't apply, but after about 3-5 days of having one Indian meal a day, my body hates me. Try going to visit her family, and having a week straight of Indian food, after about 5 days or so, i tell them it is enough i need white food.
We were in London, not Manchester or Liverpool. Its like going to NYC and getting only grilled cheese or other quintessential American dishes. The only food I don't totally trust in London is Mexican. Ive had good tacos and burritos, which are derivatives of some sort, but no legit Mexican food. It always comes off hokey or contrived. I enjoy Indian food, but don't often seek it out, but the Indian options in London are INSANE. It will change your entire perception of the genre. Also great French, Italian, Spanish, etc... food. People who say London doesn't have good food are just not fans of fish and chips or traditional English cuisine. That's fine, I don't like it much either, aside from the occasional British breakfast. However, otherwise, especially with diversity, London is a BOMB food town.
For anyone else who loved the shit out of season 1, Colin Farrell has been confirmed for True Detective Season 2. http://entertainment.ie/tv/news/Colin-F ... 291880.htm
Season 1 was already ridiculously great and now they're starring my boyfriend Colin Farrell?! I may pass away from the vapours.
Good. Farrell is a great actor who unfortunately gets put in too many half-assed films/roles. My only question is how can they possibly top season one? It was the single best cop drama I've ever seen.
While I agree with you, my problem is far more endemic. Simple Assault (which this appears to be) carries a potential jail sentence of 18 months in NJ. Vick is a good example. While he was suspended, the fact is it didn't matter. He was in jail. If people are truly equal before the law, then that leaves 2 conclusions in a case like this: One, we're actually angry that Ray Rice didn't receive the same sentence that Joe Trailer Park would get for the same behavior. That is a criticism of the justice system and application thereof, not the NFL. Or: Two, we're actually angry that people that commit domestic violence are not given jail sentences. If this is the case, again, this is a criticism of the criminal justice system, not the NFL. In either scenario the remedy isn't going after employers to police their employees (and yes, I'm aware of 'at will' employment and what it means, however, in matters such as this we are not criticizing someone for their 'on the job' behavior - we are demanding 'justice' by forcing an employer to terminate that employee for actions, that while criminal, are committed outside the scope of their employment). Societies for centuries have tried the 'private' justice route, and it never works out. If you (the collective 'you') have a problem with Ray Rice's behavior, then criticize, and write to the correct party, the AC Prosecutor's Office. Not the NFL. I assure you, having seen this in far less public forums, attempting to get private employers to punish employees for off the clock behavior is a really bad fucking idea, as Roger Goodell is finding out.
I think the NFL is a kind of last bastion for an outdated form of masculinity, among other things where nothing else matters if you are good enough at what you do. You can call it "Dr. House" syndrome if you want to think of it that way. The problems they are having, from the "Redskins" controversy to the assault scandals and the more systemic issues like racism, putting taxpayers on the hook or the concussion problems all result from an unprecedented success. Not just success, but visible and tangible public success. With that level of success, comes a new level of accountability, and the "I can be an asshole as long as I win" shit doesn't fly so far. The shit that players, coaches and owners used to pull freely would have them run out of the public eye. The eye-opener for me was "Friday Night Lights" (the book) that was written in the 1980's and established that the black football players in a Texas high school were so privileged that it never occurred to them they were breaking the law. Hell, they were USED TO breaking the law and people looking the other way. The NFL culture has no reason to be vastly different, just on a larger scale with more resources to protect the brand.
It sucks being a Redskins fan. Not only does my team perpetually suck, but now all of a sudden (and I DO MEAN "all of a sudden") apparently I am a huge racist. I did not know this.
This has been going on for two years now. Not really all of a sudden. Several of the broadcasters refuse to call them redskins. I have no clue what side of the debate I fall on. I'm not offended by the name... But I'm not of the demographic to decide it's offensiveness.
I have often questioned the existence of God, but now I am a true believer. I can probably still make church if I hurry.
Speaking of church, we had a great sermon today where the German pastor kept saying "the Lord's glorious erection" instead of resurrection. Happened three times. Too funny.
I thought at first that read Colin Firth and I was both excited and thought it was an odd choice. Then my brain finally registered Colin Farrell. That made more sense in the context. I've only actually seen him in one thing, Minority Report, so I don't really know much about him as an actor. He's one of those dudes who I acknowledge is attractive, but he looks like an asshole. Resting bitch face, maybe?
The name never was swell. However people seem to let team names slide like Vikings, Pirates and Devils. I don't know what to make of it. I DO know I would never call any native a "Redskin". Or "Indian". Or "Chief". Or especially "Eskimo". But I have no idea what to do. I can't wear my Art Monk jersey in public without looking like an asshole, being their fans is a hardcore tradition in my family.