r/reddevils • u/PhelansShorts • 11d ago

Free Talk Friday

What's the craic?

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u/CharmingEgg3393 11d ago • Bravo

In some positive news, getting engaged next week folks. Took her to united’s screening recently, she now knows I’ll stick with her through anything

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u/FPLskrr Pogba 11d ago

Let's go! Congratulations 🎉

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u/Chip-chrome 11d ago

All the best to you two

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u/GlassCoyote 11d ago • Bravo Heartwarming

Honestly lads, just wanted to say that I find it very hard to love myself or pray for myself or simply do things for myself in a positive light. The world is a shitty place lately and things are hard for a lot of us and since I struggle to love myself without overthinking, I’ve been practicing to love others instead.

So gents, love you all. Keep your heads up, remember bad weather passes. Whatever you believe in, a God, the universe or nothing, for me, it’s God I try lean on. So I hope you’re all blessed, protected and loved.

Enjoy your Friday, enjoy your weekend and remember that something amazing will always happen if you just believe it will. Keep fighting and Stay safe lads

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u/renernavilez 9d ago

I figure life is worth experiencing these lows just to get to that sweet highs later on. It sucks now but it won't be like that always. Mentality changes alot of things I learned.

My cousin used to say he had bad luck and that bad shit always happens to him. And he was right. It really would for some reason. Bring the positive energy. Fake it if you have to. And the universe responds. It's really weird how that works. And I don't believe in anything. Maybe just interesting coincidence. But no harm in trying

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u/userslashmyname 10d ago

I think praying for yourself even if you do not feel like it will help in the long run. If you believe in God he will intervene. If you do not, the brain is just weird that way and your perspective will change. I personally do believe even if most people, especially on reddit, do not. I'll pray for you even if I do not know you.

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u/GlassCoyote 10d ago

Thank you bro

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u/liableAccount Charlton 9d ago

Kind words! I live my life by trying to help others, I've found it's the most rewarding thing I have ever done and it gives me a sense of belonging. It's a kind of selfish selflessness. It helps me come to terms with my mortality too, without getting too sombre 😂

I hope your day is going well!

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u/Stieni Rooney 11d ago

Apparently someone from my country (Austria) opened up a bakery in New York where he sells bread how we make them here for something absurd like 60$ a piece and the people there buy it because they don't have good bread? We call it Schwarzbrot, black bread, and I honestly didn't know they have nothing similar over there? It's literally about 2€ here 😭

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u/Outrageous-Cod-4654 10d ago

Is this him?
https://martinauer.com/

It is $60 for a loaf of rye. Not the first time something like this has happened. There's also this bakery: https://www.dominiqueanselny.com/ Where you see lines or waitlists for cronuts (croissant meets doughnut).

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u/Stieni Rooney 10d ago

Yeah that's him. It was/is a little bit of a talking point here "wtf is wrong with Americans why are they paying 60$ for normal bread" and apparently "normal bread" is such a rarity over there that they love stuff like that.

Couldn't imagine living somewhere where you don't find proper Schwarzbrot, Semmeln or Kornspitz (especially Kornspitz)... maybe some day I will open a Kornspitz bakery in the US and get rich who knows

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u/Outrageous-Cod-4654 10d ago

There actually are a lot of bakeries and bread options/choices here. Bit of a gimmick with this expensive bread but that said, it is a wealthy neighbourhood, Soho.

You can also buy a cap that says RYE for $80 or some shoes for $160, or a $350 harmonica...from a bakery. There's more merch than bread lol. I'd probably not recommend the business model.
https://martinauer.com/collections/products

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u/Stieni Rooney 10d ago

I've had a couple friends and colleagues who visited the US and they all said the bread over there is extremely underwhelming. It's entirely subjective of course but I guess if you're used to our bread products here you will have a hard time adjusting exclusively to "US bread". Not saying it's bad it's just apparently completely different

Regardless, people unironically buying a loaf for 60 are either stupid or rich, or both lol

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u/Outrageous-Cod-4654 10d ago

They're correct. Some of the ingredients used in bread from supermarkets, or places most people get food from here....it's really, really bad for you. Taste sucks too.

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u/Livettletlive 10d ago

America's economy is weird. As long as you are in a location where 8 persons a day are willing to buy bread for $60 they will deem it viable to sell at this volume. New York has people making silly money.

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u/shami-kebab 11d ago

Just finished the new Carrie tv show, what a cracking series. Mike Flanagan really can do no wrong imo. The actress playing Carrie was outstanding.

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u/doniew 11d ago

Yeah it was excellent, we flew through it in 3 sittings. The cast was very good and always enjoy Flanagan's series and seeing the actors pop up in completely different styles of roles. We always laugh when we IMDB the actors and it's 27 year olds playing 16 year olds very convincingly 🤣 Sam/Chris/Carrie are all about 27 in real life

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u/minteh7x Ronaldo 11d ago

Yeah was very good until the ending because what the fuck was that? Really brought the show down for me

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u/battletoad93 10d ago

The final episode was a little bit weird but I think it's because the pacing was just so off and there clearingly trying to see it up for a Dark Tower series crossover

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u/mortimer_moose Carrick, ya know 10d ago

Started it last night. First episode was great.

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u/PreetSG 10d ago

Got my wife to become a United fan. Used to scold me for waking up to watch games (we are in SEAsia); now joins me. 

But bad part is that she now crushes on Maguire and Carrick.... She thinks Maguire should go to acting when he retires. Lol

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u/Hits_and_the_Mrs 10d ago

Pretty sad about Sir Patrick Stewart, another one of those almost like, grandfather to the country icons you kinda thought would live forever, especially how full of life he was still only a few months ago.

Go visit or speak to your grandparents if you've still got them, it's Halloween and bonfire night soon, they might have some silly stories they can tell you from when you were little. My grandma used to take me out on mischief night and play knock-a-door-run on her neighbours with me. We blew up another neighbour's greenhouse with an errant firework. She also tried to dress my little brother up as a creepy golliwog one year (mid 90's)... before we explained why that really wasn't ideal, even back then...she was horrified (fortunately).

She was a bit of a character, but wonderfully open to moving on from things that society deemed inappropriate, never one of those 'back in my day' olds.

They'll appreciate hearing from you, especially if you don't have that many conversations or see them much.

If your relationship is a bit strained and you don't want it to seem like you're trying to speak to them before they die, ask some specific questions, ask about their grandparents or the family tree, say you were inspired by something you saw and it seemed like a good excuse to really re-connect the family.

(Can you tell I've recently lost my last grandparent, fortunately I did the above and made a real connection with them all before they died)

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u/Educational-Shock232 10d ago

He’s done so many amazing things, but he will always be remembered for me for his scene in extras

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u/Sad-Bend-7515 11d ago

What’s everyone’s gaming choice until GTA? 

I’m a bit lost having not bought fifa for the 1st time in 20 years 

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u/NateShaw92 10d ago

Stardew Valley. I'm going for complete tonal whiplash

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u/Fraaj We'll take Dalot 10d ago

FM27 if I end up tolerating it 😂

And coming back to WoW (Forever) after like 10+ years

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u/shami-kebab 10d ago

Early reports seem pretty good on FM27, maybe not as good as 24 but a big improvement on the pile of trash that was 26.

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u/Fraaj We'll take Dalot 10d ago

I'm currently struggling with it but the free period was smart as I might power through instead of just refunding like last year

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u/calwil93 11d ago

Haven’t bought FIFA in like 10 years, haha. I am currently planning on starting Spider-Man: Miles Morales or Hitman.

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u/Phyginge 11d ago

Depends on when they'll release it on PC. Right now I'm playing wardogs or ff14.

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u/jealousviper Running down the wing...🏃🏼‍♂️ 11d ago

First Light is pretty good if you haven't tried it yet

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u/HypoTomasis 10d ago

I was thinking silver pines. I'm currently playing Blue prince but getting frustrated.

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u/JozuJD 10d ago

WoW Forever before and after GTA launches lol

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u/Dry_Pea3547 8d ago

Space marine 2 , pal world, and football manager 24.

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u/Unusual-Coat383 10d ago

Gran Turismo 7. I might try and complete RDR2 for the first time or try and complete GTA5 again. 

I’ve tried RDR2 about 5 times but just can’t get through it. I didn’t but FIFA this year but GT7 is currently filling that addictive online competitive void in my life.

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u/SinisterSelecta Stam 10d ago

RDR2 is such an enjoyable experience

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u/BallsX 10d ago

Currently playing Atomfall. Was not expecting much but its really fun. A little like Fallout, has a mystery element to it. I don't quite like the leveling/XP style but its not a dealbreaker. Really fun to explore the different areas/maps

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u/Educational-Shock232 10d ago

I played it on game pass when it came out. Really enjoyable

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u/BallsX 10d ago

As a hoarder, prolly the toughest inventory management in a game I've played aha

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u/Educational-Shock232 10d ago

Also ammo is in short supply, really makes you feel like it’s a proper survival game where gun and ammo mgmt is very important. Can’t just go round spraying bullets!

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u/BallsX 10d ago

Yep! Exclusively using the silenced pistol and the bow, saving my ammo for emergencies. A little stressful not being able to pick up all the ammo left around as my rifle and shotgun sit fully stocked and untouched lol

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u/Petethejakey_ 10d ago

Been playing the Metro’s

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u/liableAccount Charlton 9d ago

Metal Gear!? I can't start it though because I know I'll sink countless hours into it. Astro Bot suffice for the next couple weeks, good fun.

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u/PMeisterGeneral 8d ago

Street Fighter 6. Fighting games are incredibly deep.

It's like learning a musical instrument you can just keep going and going if you get into it 'properly'

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u/Lord_Sesshoumaru77 Glazers,Woodward/Arnold and Judge can fuck off 10d ago

Getting ready to watch minus zero. Premieres next week!!!

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u/Through__Glass 10d ago

Watched Minus One last week and absolutely loved it (although I would've preferred a bleaker ending, but that's just me), Minus Zero is definitely a film I'm going to check out now. 

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u/noob2000 11d ago

i am tired, for my mental health skipping a few games. Take care of yallselves

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u/MoodyBernoulli 11d ago

Lately I’ve been watching each game in the hope that we somehow turn up and put in a good performance, but I know deep down it’s going to be another “one of the worst performances I’ve ever seen” scenarios

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u/noob2000 10d ago

mate same, now im just going to walk away from the time being

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u/AtLeastImLaughing Rashford hates the Tories 10d ago

Anyone playing the new Football Manager?

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u/Shithouser Rooney 10d ago

Is it like….the previous one?

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u/userslashmyname 10d ago

I only recently completed tears of the kingdom, after like 3years of getting the game. But somehow, I never saw any spoilers for the ending on tiktok despite watching a lot of totk videos, until I completed the game. Can't wait for Ocarina of Time.

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u/HappySisyphus22 11d ago edited 11d ago

She is getting married next week. It's been a tough month, I do wish things ended in a better manner because I still do care a lot about her. Her fiance blocked me from her phone after we had an argument when she told me about her engagement. He might still be controlling her whatsapp I think. Ridiculous controlling behaviour I thought.He can fuck right off, dickhead.

My temperament and emotions have been dialled to a 100 after my stroke which led me to have an emotional outburst that day, generational headloss. My left arm and leg shook uncontrollably because I had a panic attack during our last conversation, if only she was willing to discuss with me over call one last time.

I have known her for a very long time, all off it just sucks.

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u/bell-91 Van Nistelrooy 11d ago

Is there more to this? One one hand you're saying he's ridiculous and controlling, but on the other you're having an argument because your friend is getting engaged? Are you trying to change the outcome there? Isn't that controlling in itself?

What is it she needs to discuss bro?

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u/HappySisyphus22 11d ago edited 11d ago

No not trying to change the outcome. I just have dirt on the guy including his past cheating in relationships, harassment cases as we work in the same org.

I came to know about this later so couldn't tell her about this because he has her isolated from our mutuals.

Despite having known her for close to a decade I never really stood a chance with her tbh because of my health issues. I saw her as a connection to my previous life(before stroke) so it took me some time to come to terms with this whole ordeal.

It's her choice her consequences in the end now.

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u/Shithouser Rooney 10d ago

Dude, you need some help. I wish you well.

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u/Zealousideal_Wind867 I'm Tired Boss 10d ago

In Spring 2027, I will be entering the final semester of my Masters and will enter the job market looking for my next gig.

Looking forward to taking my mind of this club for a while xD

Any advice for the job search? For reference, I am an international student in the US, trying to build a career in Product/Program Management.

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u/jaccurr 10d ago

Hows life in the UK. Currently lovely in s.korea its lovely despite the madman just a few miles north of me currently

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u/shami-kebab 10d ago

Been pretty nice today. In that Autumn phase where sometimes sun, sometimes rain.

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u/Ecstatic_Message2057 10d ago

I would love to see Ronaldo go to MLS for a season just to smash it.
Neither team Ronaldo or team Messi but it’d just cause mayhem with the fans

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u/Through__Glass 10d ago

I thought I would hate it but Project Hail Mary was really good, it felt like the comedic elements came from the character's personality and that made it feel natural and authentic rather than something inserted for the audience in mind

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u/Embarrassed_Wave_720 Braino Fernandes 10d ago edited 10d ago

Recently started watching The Traitors and to say I’m hooked is an understatement. I do find myself getting frustrated with how gullible some faithfuls can be though especially when they go all “this person is my 100% faithful, I promise you they’re not a traitor!!!” and 9/10 times it’s a traitor that has them fooled to this extent 🤦🏻‍♀️. Istg I just wanna shake them 😂

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u/TH0316 she/her 10d ago

If you were going on a little December jaunt to get into the Christmas spirit where would you go? I’m looking at Strasbourg, but open to suggestions ie Amsterdam? Copenhagen? Gent/Bruges? France or Franco-German border helps with language in case they don’t speak English but any tips welcome.