[Teedub]

(04-15-2014 08:02 AM)ChrisGambi Wrote:  

Kudos to him for what he's created for himself, but some of the stuff he goes off on at the end of the talk, oh boy...

What stuff?

[Teedub]

Re: portion sizes. I can't even imagine how small people from America (fat ones) would think about the portion sizes in EE, specifically Lithuania (I've only been to there and Poland). I was still hungry after eating a main course in a Lithuanian hotel, and in England the portion sizes are still half of some places in America.

I remember being a kid on holiday, and my whole family (5 people including my grandma who came with us) shared just 2 portions of spaghetti bolognese haha. I was 10 but I remember being shocked at how much food was on the plate. I bet they're even bigger these days.

For the Americans here, why is that? Is it a case of American "the bigger the better" kind of mentality?

[Orion]

American cars, American food, American coffee, housing - yes, bigger is always better in US

[Moma]

Teedub - It seems to be an abundance mentality. I used to moan about the portion sizes in the UK and I love the fact in America that I can stuff my gob to content. One has to be careful though..cos it's very easy to become a walking planet from the calories.

But yes, America likes abundance all around.

Me, I'm loving the galactic booties

[Akula]

I understand his views and agree with everything he said, but it's really just more of a reaffirmation of what we already knew. Especially re the fat chicks - it's almost unbelievable really. I also see no ladies wearing heels back in the US and if they do they don't know how to wear them. And of course so many dudes at most bars & clubs.

Only thing I'm a little confused on is where he was bc at least when I lived in Moscow I felt like I still had to do a lot of work with women and it wasn't really all that easy but you were def rewarded if you 'did the work'. I wasn't hitting bars and clubs up really more than 1x per week by the end though. But they aren't really going all week long anyway just Thurs-Sat mostly.

(04-14-2014 02:50 PM)frenchie Wrote:  

Just wait for the US economy to implode. It will happen and it will be glorious. Lots of girls with boring office jobs becoming unemployed are going to understand what it is like to be a strong independent woman when she has no money for food or rent.

That could be a long wait!!

(04-15-2014 08:55 AM)Teedub Wrote:  

Re: portion sizes. I can't even imagine how small people from America (fat ones) would think about the portion sizes in EE, specifically Lithuania (I've only been to there and Poland). I was still hungry after eating a main course in a Lithuanian hotel, and in England the portion sizes are still half of some places in America.

I remember being a kid on holiday, and my whole family (5 people including my grandma who came with us) shared just 2 portions of spaghetti bolognese haha. I was 10 but I remember being shocked at how much food was on the plate. I bet they're even bigger these days.

For the Americans here, why is that? Is it a case of American "the bigger the better" kind of mentality?

You got me. The "Bigger is Better" mentality, restaurants competing against one another with 'all you can eat' type specials, increasingly bigger people needing increasingly more on their plate, the 'empty calories' syndrome, etc. It's a total mess and you can really see it when you see the land whales of America walking (or usually, driving) about.

[Teedub]

(04-15-2014 08:59 AM)Moma Wrote:  

Teedub - It seems to be an abundance mentality. I used to moan about the portion sizes in the UK and I love the fact in America that I can stuff my gob to content. One has to be careful though..cos it's very easy to become a walking planet from the calories.

Is it common for plates to be unfinished then over there? You guys can't possibly finish them otherwise you'd ALL be fat!

[Akula]

(04-15-2014 09:17 AM)Teedub Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 08:59 AM)Moma Wrote:  

Teedub - It seems to be an abundance mentality. I used to moan about the portion sizes in the UK and I love the fact in America that I can stuff my gob to content. One has to be careful though..cos it's very easy to become a walking planet from the calories.

Is it common for plates to be unfinished then over there? You guys can't possibly finish them otherwise you'd ALL be fat!

Honestly, almost everyone is fat in the US

[Moma]

(04-15-2014 09:17 AM)Teedub Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 08:59 AM)Moma Wrote:  

Teedub - It seems to be an abundance mentality. I used to moan about the portion sizes in the UK and I love the fact in America that I can stuff my gob to content. One has to be careful though..cos it's very easy to become a walking planet from the calories.

Is it common for plates to be unfinished then over there? You guys can't possibly finish them otherwise you'd ALL be fat!

Teedub, some of the people are massive mate, trust me, their stomachs are big enough to handle these plates...or they put them in a doggy bag and take it to go.

[Teedub]

(04-15-2014 09:25 AM)Moma Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 09:17 AM)Teedub Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 08:59 AM)Moma Wrote:  

Teedub - It seems to be an abundance mentality. I used to moan about the portion sizes in the UK and I love the fact in America that I can stuff my gob to content. One has to be careful though..cos it's very easy to become a walking planet from the calories.

Is it common for plates to be unfinished then over there? You guys can't possibly finish them otherwise you'd ALL be fat!

Teedub, some of the people are massive mate, trust me, their stomachs are big enough to handle these plates...or they put them in a doggy bag and take it to go.

I meant like you guys, the normal people. How do you eat out without getting massive? Or do the higher end establishments have a more 'European' sizing structure?

[Moma]

(04-15-2014 09:29 AM)Teedub Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 09:25 AM)Moma Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 09:17 AM)Teedub Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 08:59 AM)Moma Wrote:  

Teedub - It seems to be an abundance mentality. I used to moan about the portion sizes in the UK and I love the fact in America that I can stuff my gob to content. One has to be careful though..cos it's very easy to become a walking planet from the calories.

Is it common for plates to be unfinished then over there? You guys can't possibly finish them otherwise you'd ALL be fat!

Teedub, some of the people are massive mate, trust me, their stomachs are big enough to handle these plates...or they put them in a doggy bag and take it to go.

I meant like you guys, the normal people. How do you eat out without getting massive? Or do the higher end establishments have a more 'European' sizing structure?

I don't eat out often and I'm a naturally big guy anyway which means that my capacity for big meals is almost akin to American portions. In London, I always had to buy double or complain about portions..but over here I will take it to go and put it in my fridge for dinner the next day.

I also stay active and I ride my bike a lot, run and try to swim..this helps to fight creeping fat.

[Cr33pin]

(04-15-2014 03:52 AM)International_Casanova Wrote:  

I've been traveling around Eastern Europe the last month and I've literally been in Moscow, Russia for less then 36 hours and I matched with 20 ladies. To say the least they are hurtin for a squirten. Now I'm glad I missed my connecting flight back to LA. I was advised not to leave the airport ;(.. But this place is on my radar big time now!!!

What is this contraption you are matching up with ladies in need of a squirten on? Some sort of Voodoo App? What evil trickery is this?

[Teedub]

^ Tinder

[Mentavious]

(04-15-2014 09:29 AM)Teedub Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 09:25 AM)Moma Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 09:17 AM)Teedub Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 08:59 AM)Moma Wrote:  

Teedub - It seems to be an abundance mentality. I used to moan about the portion sizes in the UK and I love the fact in America that I can stuff my gob to content. One has to be careful though..cos it's very easy to become a walking planet from the calories.

Is it common for plates to be unfinished then over there? You guys can't possibly finish them otherwise you'd ALL be fat!

Teedub, some of the people are massive mate, trust me, their stomachs are big enough to handle these plates...or they put them in a doggy bag and take it to go.

I meant like you guys, the normal people. How do you eat out without getting massive? Or do the higher end establishments have a more 'European' sizing structure?

If you avoid the buffets/shitty chain restaurants/fast food/mom and pop restaurants then the portion sizes are normal

Edit: damn..I just mentioned 70% of the restaurants here. Oh well

[RougeNoir]

His commentary was interesting until about 3/4 in when he started to piss me off going on and on about Russia's population. Reverse culture shock was personally real for me even coming back from New York to the deep south.

(04-15-2014 08:58 AM)Orion Wrote:  

American cars, American food, American coffee, housing - yes, bigger is always better in US

Please don't get the Texans started about this one.

[speakeasy]

(04-15-2014 03:52 AM)International_Casanova Wrote:  

I've been traveling around Eastern Europe the last month and I've literally been in Moscow, Russia for less then 36 hours and I matched with 20 ladies. To say the least they are hurtin for a squirten. Now I'm glad I missed my connecting flight back to LA. I was advised not to leave the airport ;(.. But this place is on my radar big time now!!!

When I spoofed my Tinder GPS to Moscow just to see what would happen, it turned out that I got my highest match rate there. I was quite surprised given how I've heard about how racist Russia is. Meanwhile my Tinder bombed in Germany and Sweden where women supposedly throw themselves at black men the second they walk out the airport, lol.

[Deluge]

(04-15-2014 10:36 PM)speakeasy Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 03:52 AM)International_Casanova Wrote:  

I've been traveling around Eastern Europe the last month and I've literally been in Moscow, Russia for less then 36 hours and I matched with 20 ladies. To say the least they are hurtin for a squirten. Now I'm glad I missed my connecting flight back to LA. I was advised not to leave the airport ;(.. But this place is on my radar big time now!!!

When I spoofed my Tinder GPS to Moscow just to see what would happen, it turned out that I got my highest match rate there. I was quite surprised given how I've heard about how racist Russia is. Meanwhile my Tinder bombed in Germany and Sweden where women supposedly throw themselves at black men the second they walk out the airport, lol.

You're in your 30's right speakeasy? Maybe it's because young EE women are supposed to be into more into older guys, so you pop up on more girls tinder's.

[speakeasy]

(04-16-2014 04:26 AM)Deluge Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 10:36 PM)speakeasy Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 03:52 AM)International_Casanova Wrote:  

I've been traveling around Eastern Europe the last month and I've literally been in Moscow, Russia for less then 36 hours and I matched with 20 ladies. To say the least they are hurtin for a squirten. Now I'm glad I missed my connecting flight back to LA. I was advised not to leave the airport ;(.. But this place is on my radar big time now!!!

When I spoofed my Tinder GPS to Moscow just to see what would happen, it turned out that I got my highest match rate there. I was quite surprised given how I've heard about how racist Russia is. Meanwhile my Tinder bombed in Germany and Sweden where women supposedly throw themselves at black men the second they walk out the airport, lol.

You're in your 30's right speakeasy? Maybe it's because young EE women are supposed to be into more into older guys, so you pop up on more girls tinder's.

I don't use my real age. I can easily pass for late 20s.

[Branimir]

(04-16-2014 04:37 AM)speakeasy Wrote:  

When I spoofed my Tinder GPS to Moscow just to see what would happen, it turned out that I got my highest match rate there. I was quite surprised given how I've heard about how racist Russia is. Meanwhile my Tinder bombed in Germany and Sweden where women supposedly throw themselves at black men the second they walk out the airport, lol.

I'd say exotic factor. Since the last few years Germany and Sweden are receiving large numbers of immigration from Africa, so you're not anything special there.

Russia on the other hand...

[International_Casanova]

@Speakeasy I lived in Germany the last 4 years and I wouldn't say it's that easy but it's easy if you're not a cornball Blackman and have style to you. But we definitely have an upper hand in Germany over the other guys. There is basically no supply besides the remaining military bases with black men and a high demand for us which makes it pretty damn easy. But Germany doesn't have them dimes like Russia, not at all!!! Germans top at an 8. Russian Olympian athelte hit me up on tinder today!!! SMDH

[ChrisGambi]

He's convoluted logic as to why there are more girls (lower density of population), made no sense at all. I'm curious what kind of presentations he gives.

[Arado]

I lived there for two years, back in US now. He's definitely right about the fat difference and the height difference, the heels, and the ratios (though late at night they aren't that good in the clubs).

In terms of other things, I think he glosses over how crappy Russian food is, how cold it gets, how racist the people are - would love to hear him talk about getting into clubs as a non white person. Nationalism and skinhead movement are getting stronger and stronger. Also how unhappy and unfriendly the people are. Yeah, maybe a short trip isn't enough time to see the downsides of a country.

[speakeasy]

(04-16-2014 01:54 PM)ao85 Wrote:  

I lived there for two years, back in US now. He's definitely right about the fat difference and the height difference, the heels, and the ratios (though late at night they aren't that good in the clubs).

In terms of other things, I think he glosses over how crappy Russian food is, how cold it gets, how racist the people are - would love to hear him talk about getting into clubs as a non white person. Nationalism and skinhead movement are getting stronger and stronger. Also how unhappy and unfriendly the people are. Yeah, maybe a short trip isn't enough time to see the downsides of a country.

He actually addresses a lot of that stuff on other videos. He's got tons of videos on his experiences in Russia if you look through his channel.

[TigerMandingo]

Regarding racism in Russia, id like to make a small but subtle distinction in what is usually proclaimed about the situation in Russia regarding xenophobia and such: Russians arent so much racist as they are race-aware. That is, if youre a black guy walking along the streets of Moscow, youre not gonna get beaten in with a baseball bat. But you might receive apprehensive looks and glances here and there. This is because Russians have an excellent race-radar so to speak. They are acutely aware of who is ethnically Russian and who isnt. It's a little difficult to explain as it is sort of built into the culture and Im definitely not saying real racism doesnt exist in Russia. Hope this isnt construed as apologetics or something.

[samsamsam]

(04-15-2014 09:29 AM)Teedub Wrote:  

I meant like you guys, the normal people. How do you eat out without getting massive? Or do the higher end establishments have a more 'European' sizing structure?

Well that is it, right? They do get massive.

Eating out, no portion control. Most people are looking for the best bang for the buck. Not everyone can afford to shop at Whole Foods (expensive super market). Also the foods are so tested to make sure that people want more. Hell, I have heard they try to make baby formula addictive.

Intermittent fasting, working out, portion control and home cooked meals are what I do to keep in shape. Well not sure about portion control, just ate a giant loaf of banana bread

Also, the way they price stuff. To me the price gap in sizes is generally so small relative to the cost that it encourages people to buy more. Just another 25 cents to go from small to large? Sure, sign me up! Not realizing that extra 25 cents bought an extra 500 calories and an hour on the treadmill.

[Akula]

(04-16-2014 01:54 PM)ao85 Wrote:  

I lived there for two years, back in US now. He's definitely right about the fat difference and the height difference, the heels, and the ratios (though late at night they aren't that good in the clubs).

In terms of other things, I think he glosses over how crappy Russian food is, how cold it gets, how racist the people are - would love to hear him talk about getting into clubs as a non white person. Nationalism and skinhead movement are getting stronger and stronger. Also how unhappy and unfriendly the people are. Yeah, maybe a short trip isn't enough time to see the downsides of a country.

Please expand on the 'skinhead movement getting stronger and stronger.' Seems like just more western scare tactics than anything else. I did 5 years in Moscow and didn't see any skinheads there - like ever.

(04-16-2014 03:25 PM)Cunnilinguist Wrote:  

Regarding racism in Russia, id like to make a small but subtle distinction in what is usually proclaimed about the situation in Russia regarding xenophobia and such: Russians arent so much racist as they are race-aware. That is, if youre a black guy walking along the streets of Moscow, youre not gonna get beaten in with a baseball bat. But you might receive apprehensive looks and glances here and there. This is because Russians have an excellent race-radar so to speak. They are acutely aware of who is ethnically Russian and who isnt. It's a little difficult to explain as it is sort of built into the culture and Im definitely not saying real racism doesnt exist in Russia. Hope this isnt construed as apologetics or something.

The reason for this is that increasingly you have to be very careful of the new arrivals from certain areas - Chechnya, the 'stans, etc. - who have tended to prey more and more on the locals in recent years. I heard so many real stories, several first hand, when I was there. It's still safer than the big Western cities though IMO.