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[fotze2]

Originally Posted by Cappy

I suppose some people are willing to eat the devil they know rather than take a chance on a new restaurant, or they eat at fancier restaurants on bigger occasions so they splurge a bit and associate that with the higher price.

Some peoples' pallets are also atrocious and they like ketchup as a marinara sauce

In engineering a million years ago we had a Japanese exchange student Taizo Etoh. He was shipped over by his parents for the year, insanely unprepared for moving to a new country. Horrendous English, got zeroes on every course because he couldn’t read English. He was eating spaghetti and ketchup one day. We were like “what the fata are you eating?”. He fad no idea what to buy in the grocery store. Like when I go into T&T. After that we took him beer our wing and forced him to go to strippers and golf trips and get drunk with us.

Pothead buddy was rolling joints and he asked if he could try. It was like a work of art how beautiful it was. Still call it a Taizo roll 20 years later.

He cried when we took him to Japanese village, he missed home food that bad, even though it is kitschy fast food Japanese.

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by Sliver

It's a mix of cars and trucks.

Earned a sensible chuckle out of me.

I was headed to Co-Op Midtown on 11 Ave, pulled up third in line behind some grey Toyota RAV4, and the light changes. Car #1 proceeds, the RAV4 driver has her head buried in her center console or purse or something.

Car #1 now has a solid 100 metres already with solid brake lights on the RAV4, so I give them a very reasonable "Wake up and go" honk. They finally realize "Oh sh-t, I'm still in a car!" and they go, and turn into the first entrance into the Co-Op. I go around and take the second entrance since even just getting the hell over into the curb lane to enter the parking lot seemed like it took effort for them. I back into my spot and, as I unclick my seatbelt, I see RAV4 idiot -- a more homely-looking "Debbie-Downer-from-SNL-via-Temu" lady -- circle through the parking lot just to get to the exit I parked near, stare me down, flip me off (I returned an eye-roll), and then leave.

That was a lot of wasted time and effort to go through for someone who was entirely in the wrong.

[fotze2]

You fataed up being behind a RAV4. I’d choose a fully loaded semi to be behind than a RAV4

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Wormius

In your example though, shouldn’t the dudes in the trucks going straight across do the same thing for fear of being honked at?

Not really...a main road will keep rolling since the lights are green longer and subsequent lights will have cycles that will always keep that road moving. It's the side streets that have to scheme to get onto the main road when there's congestion.

I guess I see why so many people struggle now. Some of these things are a bit grey if you can't see a bigger picture of moving as many cars through in the most efficient way possible. Most people can, but it just takes one slow-thinking tit to fk with a concept that many others view as simple.

It's like if you're stuck at an intersection that's beside a pedestrian walk. You're trying to get on the main road that is rammed. Then a pedestrian comes along and hits the light. You can just roll up at their walking pace to enter the intersection without blocking it or fking anything up. A person of at least average intelligence can do this maneuver with no trouble whatsoever. A total reject will still wait and not by snappy enough to move ahead with the pedestrian. You don't want to honk at a guy like that if you're behind him because you don't want to make things tense when a pedestrian is involved. You just have to hate them and their stupid ways from the comfort of your car.

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by fotze2

You fataed up being behind a RAV4. I’d choose a fully loaded semi to be behind than a RAV4

Toyotas in general. Thanks Highlander yesterday that went in front of me and then sat at the red light with your blinker on and didn't bother to turn despite lots of opportunity to do so.

[Engine09]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Pineapple is best on top because you can recognize it's a Hawaiian pizza and throw it in the trash before taking bite.

I love pineapple on it's own, incredible. On a ice cream sundae, would love it. On pizza, pineapple should be right next to mouse turds on the toppings menu.

Also, Boston Pizza is garbage.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Not really...a main road will keep rolling since the lights are green longer and subsequent lights will have cycles that will always keep that road moving. It's the side streets that have to scheme to get onto the main road when there's congestion.

I guess I see why so many people struggle now. Some of these things are a bit grey if you can't see a bigger picture of moving as many cars through in the most efficient way possible. Most people can, but it just takes one slow-thinking tit to fk with a concept that many others view as simple.

It's like if you're stuck at an intersection that's beside a pedestrian walk. You're trying to get on the main road that is rammed. Then a pedestrian comes along and hits the light. You can just roll up at their walking pace to enter the intersection without blocking it or fking anything up. A person of at least average intelligence can do this maneuver with no trouble whatsoever. A total reject will still wait and not by snappy enough to move ahead with the pedestrian. You don't want to honk at a guy like that if you're behind him because you don't want to make things tense when a pedestrian is involved. You just have to hate them and their stupid ways from the comfort of your car.

Spatial AND situational awareness (not same) is a completely lost skill for most people when driving now. Plus most people are confused by turning. It's true most people can do it, but how many don't bother with certain skills from the day they get their license? (and I'm not talking about those that pay for one).

It's natural for me to sometimes mumble, "Slowing down. One lane over, 3-4 cars back/in front. Cop/potential ghost car." My passengers start looking around and are like, "How do you know this?" When I took my license test, we had to scan all mirrors like every 3-5 seconds. I admit I'm lazier now and I scan maybe 5-15 seconds vs 3-5 seconds, but it's still enough awareness to notice up stuff like this. The amount of people who full on tunnel vision is kinda scary IMO. I have a few other buddies like this and we're basically dumbfounded people think it's an advanced skill. It's the basics to avoid auto failure on the license test.

Turning in intersections wise, I do not fully understand how people find it difficult. I was instructed by my AMA instructor that you're supposed to roll into intersection with tires straight and then aim to turn as close to 90 degrees as possible (not exactly 90 degrees, just as few mini adjustments as possible). You can also use the manhole covers to figure out where approximately you're supposed to turn. It requires situational and spatial awareness of course, but the reason for this is because there are too many people who basically are turning too wife because of them starting to turn too early. It's a similar concept to turning wider to get into a parking spot straight vs turning too sharp and making like 3-4 adjustments.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Not really...a main road will keep rolling since the lights are green longer and subsequent lights will have cycles that will always keep that road moving. It's the side streets that have to scheme to get onto the main road when there's congestion.

I guess I see why so many people struggle now. Some of these things are a bit grey if you can't see a bigger picture of moving as many cars through in the most efficient way possible. Most people can, but it just takes one slow-thinking tit to fk with a concept that many others view as simple.

It's like if you're stuck at an intersection that's beside a pedestrian walk. You're trying to get on the main road that is rammed. Then a pedestrian comes along and hits the light. You can just roll up at their walking pace to enter the intersection without blocking it or fking anything up. A person of at least average intelligence can do this maneuver with no trouble whatsoever. A total reject will still wait and not by snappy enough to move ahead with the pedestrian. You don't want to honk at a guy like that if you're behind him because you don't want to make things tense when a pedestrian is involved. You just have to hate them and their stupid ways from the comfort of your car.

I mean, what is really being advocated for then is more like China / India traffic. Traffic just flows and occupies whatever space is available. I kind of like it, but you’ll have to overcome the people who want rules to adhere to. I’d probably go with no rules when traffic is crawling and then add some when you’ve got some traffic flying by.

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by Cappy

Brand recognition and consistency (of mediocrity) are huge driving factors. Also, i have argued with countless people who think dining at independent restaurants (or the restaurant local restaurant conglomerates) are more expensive than places like Milestones, BP, etc.

A large pizza at BP is $34-$36. I believe the large there is 15"

A large pizza at Noble Pie is $34-$38. There large is 18"

BP pasta is $18-$24.

A (i believe) similarly sized pasta at Mercato is $27-$32.

Cardinale pasta is $26-$28

I suppose some people are willing to eat the devil they know rather than take a chance on a new restaurant, or they eat at fancier restaurants on bigger occasions so they splurge a bit and associate that with the higher price.

Some peoples' pallets are also atrocious and they like ketchup as a marinara sauce

Far more Calgarians live a 5 minute drive or less from a BP than live that close to Noble Pie or Mercato

Not to defend BP’s food (it’s not good). Just agreeing that convenience and familiarity are decisive factors for a lot of people when it comes to eating out. Especially the two groups I cited earlier - old people and families with young kids. It would take a very atypical couple to load their 3 and 5 year old into the minivan on a Thursday night and drive from Woodlands to Noble Pie for dinner. And most middle-class couples in their 60s or 70s are going to be more comfortable walking into a familiar BP with the hockey game on the background than being seated in Mercato with its white tablecloths and fine-dining vibe.

[Shazam]

Noble Pie is wasted on 3 and 5 year olds, not to mention the place doesn't take resos and is packed all the time.

Mercato is full of old people all the time.

[PaperBagger'14]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

I simply cannot understand how Boston Pizza, Applebees, Chili's, or any of those other bland generic restaurants stay in business. The economy is rough, dining out is a treat, and they charge the same prices as much higher quality restaurants. Who the hell is spending money at these places?

Brand recognition from retired people, my Dad is the perfect example of that. He once got a bit adventurous and wanted to have lunch at a recently opened Earls. I’ll give him credit as Earls is not bad, but Earls, Moxies and Joeys are the upper tier of his level for trying new places.

[cheevers]

BP's is nice to go to with my 2 year old as I don't have to worry about him being disruptive and ruining other people's meals. It's already ruined just by being there.

[Engine09]

If I go our for food it's always, Thai, Indian or Vietnamese, stuff that is incredible and you can't make at home. I can't even fathom spending time and money at a Boston Pizza or any other chain with bland regular food. It's not even an option or an idea in my head.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Pineapple is best on top because you can recognize it's a Hawaiian pizza and throw it in the trash before taking bite.

Too late, you took a big ol' juicy bite of my bait.

[Sliver]

You guys are off your rockers on BPs.

When you're road tripping through some dumpy little prairie town and you need lunch, do you seriously opt for Subway, McD's or A&W over BP's? That's madness. I mean, if I'm in a rush I will, but the food at BP's is 8 bazillion times better than any of those trashy places.

And is it expensive? No, not the lunch specials. They're as cheap as a Big Mac combo.

And if they're a little more expensive? Still don't GAF. I work so I don't have to eat a meatball sub when I'm driving to Saskatoon through Kindersley.

[btimbit]

Their beer is always ice cold, I'll give them that.

What Sliver just said was exactly my first thought. Driving through a small town and your choice is BP's, A&W, or the IGA that's already closed for the day in the late afternoon. I know my choice

[Monahammer]

A & W is the obvious choice, not even sure why that's up for debate. Unless the town you're driving through is in the US, in which case you should not step foot in A & W.

[8 Ball]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I really like fresh raw tomatoes put on the cheese after it comes out of the oven.

Black olives are better on top as well along with basil.

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Sliver

You guys are off your rockers on BPs.

When you're road tripping through some dumpy little prairie town and you need lunch, do you seriously opt for Subway, McD's or A&W over BP's? That's madness. I mean, if I'm in a rush I will, but the food at BP's is 8 bazillion times better than any of those trashy places.

And is it expensive? No, not the lunch specials. They're as cheap as a Big Mac combo.

And if they're a little more expensive? Still don't GAF. I work so I don't have to eat a meatball sub when I'm driving to Saskatoon through Kindersley.

BP is fine for situations like that. Also the prices are substantially cheaper. Went to the Brooks one a little while back, it was like Calgary 1990s prices.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Sliver

You guys are off your rockers on BPs.

When you're road tripping through some dumpy little prairie town and you need lunch, do you seriously opt for Subway, McD's or A&W over BP's? That's madness. I mean, if I'm in a rush I will, but the food at BP's is 8 bazillion times better than any of those trashy places.

And is it expensive? No, not the lunch specials. They're as cheap as a Big Mac combo.

And if they're a little more expensive? Still don't GAF. I work so I don't have to eat a meatball sub when I'm driving to Saskatoon through Kindersley.

McD's brainwashing is superior to that of BPs. So because of kids, road trips is typically McDs.