Radiohead has a large enough fanbase that it doesn’t need to rely on firsthand internet presence to generate buzz. Consider, for example, the sheer amount of buzz generated just by removing themselves from the internet.

Nope. Still able to watch their videos on their Youtube channel.

Radiohead releases a new album and Jon Snow resurrected in the same week.

Worse: I’m an Old who remembers the Time Before Internet

everyone should do it. the internet was, on further reflection, a bad idea.

In a similar but unrelated note, I now bump into men who walk right into my path instead of moving to the side as we pass on narrow sidewalks.

And newfoundlanders are a class apart from the rest save perhaps Quebecers living along the north shore of the st lawrence

If you’re on a highway, just know that those roads are built such that even cars without traction can make the turns (just from the embankment) at the posted speed limit.

So while driving 10 or 15 below is your choice, don’t do it on the left lane because It’s fucking annoying getting stuck behind clueless people.

Regarding this:

Don't you think it is supremely selfish to tell her about the dad. I mean sure, there is a very small possibility that it will be no big deal for her and her relationship withe fiancee and father will continue along just fine. But the overwhelming probability is that the information about the father fucking will end…

I don't think the bisexuality is big, per se. I think that disclosing sexual orientation is part of the honest open communication in a relationship. If she finds out now and is okay with it, great. If she finds out further on in the relationship I can imagine her not being okay with the dishonesty (because it isn't…

I don't really see the marriage happening, either, but I think it would be even worse if he told her about the dad. I kind of think that, as someone below said, the dad is hoping that if the letter writer tells his fiancee about the bisexuality she will end the relationship and they're both safe. I can see that being…

Not to nitpick, but engine breaking CAN and SHOULD be used in snow whether you are in an automatic or manual. All cars have the ability to engine brake, (the 3-2-1 selectors behind D in automatics). Keeping the engine in 3 when driving at up to 40-45mph is good because it controls tire speed relative to the asphalt…

That sounds... eerily similar to my father's instructions. Almost word-for-word. Say, did your dad go away on "business" a lot too?

Good shit. I always remember the very first winter-driving lesson I got from my dad. He took me out to an iced-over parking lot and had me try to run around on it, telling me to turn or stop here and there. It resulted in my falling down and flailing around like a jackass.

I hate to say it, because it seems so obvious, but also to drive with your lights on, i can't tell how many times when its raining/snowing and people are driving around with no lights 0n. its less about headlights, and more about the tail lights and person behind you being able to see you.

No it doesn't. You may have completely ignored them to the point of forgetting that they were there but most cars have that little letter D next to the gearshift and then if you look below them: 4, 3, and even 2!

Anticipating stops by engine braking with a manual transmission really gives you a greater feeling of control in bad weather driving. Same for stop and go in dry conditions.