Random Rants
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I have just been searching for a vest for layering. Nothing fancy, canvas, maybe waxed, ideally with a bit of a lining for warmth. And I noticed how some shops and "influencers" edit the absolute bejeesus out of their pictures so that it becomes almost impossible to tell what color the garment you are looking at even is.
In this case, the same exact item. In one guys instagram outfit post it appeared to be a nice warm golden brown similar to the Iron Heart 17oz duck canvas. And in the store listing the photos were so desaturated that the vest looked more beige than brown. It took forever to find a normal image that showed what I can reasonably expect the vest to look like
Its not the first time I noticed it but this time it was really driving me up the wall.. I like to search for stuff via image search as it tends to give a broad range of styles and fits from a bunch of different shops. But I also have a list of places where, if I see their pictures in the results, I will just ignore them because I know the pictures are about as far removed from reality as they can get away with. I don't even get the end game. If I order something that is being advertised as vibrant bottle green but I receive something in a muted olive tone that I am not looking for, everybody in this transaction loses. I can kind of get why influencers do it, even if it is disingenuous, but why a shop trying to make a sale and a satisfied customer does this is beyond me..
In any case, I ordered that vest because it was only one of two articles that more or less fit what I was looking for. But I am still not sure what color I will actually receive in the end.
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Fuck me. New York is expensive
"Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."
- Harvey Specter
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Hey @louisbosco - you will find this interesting then.
This is from Gemini...
Here are the five most expensive cities for travelers, based on recent global tourism and cost-of-living indices:
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Singapore
Why it's expensive: Singapore is a premier global financial and luxury hub. The cost of lodging in high-end hotels is notoriously steep, and dining out—especially at top-tier restaurants—comes with a hefty price tag due to high land costs and strict alcohol and vehicle import taxes.
Traveler Tip: Save money by eating at world-famous, budget-friendly hawker centers instead of traditional sit-down restaurants.
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Zurich, Switzerland
Why it's expensive: Switzerland's exceptionally high standard of living and strong currency (the Swiss Franc) make everything from a simple cup of coffee to public transportation and hotel rooms remarkably pricey.
Traveler Tip: Take advantage of Switzerland's incredible free public parks and stunning nature walks to offset the cost of indoor entertainment.
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New York City, United States
Why it's expensive: As America's premier cultural and financial capital, NYC commands top dollar for accommodation. Mid-to-high-tier hotel rates, theater tickets on Broadway, and upscale dining contribute to a very expensive daily travel budget.
Traveler Tip: Enjoy many of the city's best attractions for free, such as walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, visiting Central Park, or taking the Staten Island Ferry for views of the Statue of Liberty.
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Geneva, Switzerland
Why it's expensive: Like Zurich, Geneva suffers from the high overarching costs of the Swiss economy. Luxury watches, fine dining, and lakeside hotels push the price of a vacation here into the upper stratosphere.
Traveler Tip: Many hotels in Geneva provide a complimentary transport card for buses, trams, and boats for the duration of your stay.
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London, United Kingdom
Why it's expensive: London features some of the world's most sought-after real estate, driving up hotel prices significantly. Additionally, theater tickets, attraction entries, and dining out in central neighborhoods like Mayfair or Soho add up quickly.
Traveler Tip: Most of London's world-class museums (like the British Museum and the Natural History Museum) offer free admission to their permanent collections.
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City Pint of Domestic Beer Cappuccino / Coffee Burger / Fast Food Meal Mid-Range Hotel Night (Average) Singapore $8.00 – $12.00 SGD ($6.00 – $9.00 USD) $6.00 SGD ($4.50 USD) $10.00 – $14.00 SGD ($7.50 – $10.50 USD) $150 – $300 USD Zurich, Switzerland 7.00 – 9.00 CHF ($8.00 – $10.50 USD) 5.00 – 6.00 CHF ($6.00 – $7.00 USD) 16.00 – 22.00 CHF ($19.00 – $26.00 USD) $220 – $380 USD New York City, USA $8.00 – $10.00 USD $5.00 – $6.00 USD $12.00 – $18.00 USD $250 – $450 USD Geneva, Switzerland 7.00 – 9.00 CHF ($8.00 – $10.50 USD) 4.50 – 5.50 CHF ($5.30 – $6.50 USD) 15.00 – 20.00 CHF ($18.00 – $24.00 USD) $200 – $350 USD London, UK £6.50 – £8.50 ($8.50 – $11.00 USD) £3.80 – £4.80 ($5.00 – $6.30 USD) £9.00 – £15.00 ($12.00 – $20.00 USD) £150 – £300 ($190 – $380 USD) -
@hajduk my own search produced a list that also includes Oslo and Copenhagen
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I find that many of these AI queries end up with very biased information. How you postulate the question often influences the answer given and I have also seen examples of asking the same question numerous times resulting in different answers each time. I also wonder if there is a regional component to the answers given as well…
It’s no different than many of the stories seen in local news papers/journals/etc. where your local restaurant is voted #1 year after year. When you step back and look at the data and how the question was asked, the results are bound to be the same resulting in that restaurant always being #1, but only in the area that the sample data was taken.
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@Indigo-Alchemist every chainstitch will fray and fall, but this chainstitch….truly lived….
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@Bridger no wonder people think all Singaporeans are rich. by those measures, NYC should be cheap..n
