NathanUp

I wish we could distinguish between the people of a country and its government / oligarchs. The working class will suffer for this, not those with any actual power.

Same energy

There is nothing like a poke of chips. Somehow, something so simple truly has no analog in the US. I really don't know what they do so differently.

I don't think it was that - the way they wrap it is very quick and professional looking. The texture was nice in particular - a warm parcel of newspaper. Idk.

Tidal-dl ftw

I have a bad habit of sticking wooden things in the dishwasher. I might do the same with my fish spatulas haha.

In all likelihood, it's rated for direct food contact on both sides, like the stickers on fresh fruit; you're meant to be able to safely eat them (although you may not want to).

I remember when anything from a chippy came wrapped in newspaper. I don't know why, but I really appreciated that as a kid.

Those chopsticks look like they could use being sanded + a touch of mineral oil.

OMG spoilers!

I think that often, people use the word respect in a different way when it comes to magical thinking. Religious people often use the word to mean exempt from examination, or beyond reproach. While it's undoubtedly disrespectful to subject a person to an assault on their beliefs for no good reason, when those beliefs begin to play a role in decisions that will affect others, they can and should be challenged; people oughtn't be shocked to learn that if they bring their beliefs into the public discourse around a policy decision, they'll be subject to the same level of scrutiny as any other way of thinking or approaching a problem.

Can confirm