F.A.O.: 3WE

[flyboy2548m]

What?

Context.

Oh. By all means, keep engaging with Schmoey, eventually you will be down to about his level.

[3WE]

…eventually you will be down to about his level.

I will not…

…because I have ridden a bicycle.

[We know the video]

[Not_Karl]

By all means, keep engaging with Schmoey, eventually you will be down to about his level.

Aw, come on, don't tell me that the "diagrams for engine exhaust velocity contours" thing didn't make you squirt a little coffee through your nose...
And I could never be like him: I don't have his ability to find obscure "reasons" to "back" his crusade against pilots, so I have to find other, less technical ways to augment my asshatness .

[Not_Karl]

Evanie, there:

The c-word that keeps killing airplanes and anything living inside.

They're actually TWO c-words: Cheap Composites.

Threewee, there:

Who had the idea to put a toilet in the cockpit?

I don't know, but I prefer my idea of forcing pilots to wear diapers (both the butt and face kind): it would serve a dual purpose of avoiding them leaving the cockpit and, more importantly, humiliating them.

[Not_Karl]

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Now please excuse us (Gabie and me) while we riot over that "alfajore" in the subtitle .

[Gabriel]

Seeing brands like Jorgito, Fantoche and Capitan del Espacio there, I wonder what are the 20 worst alfajores of Argentina.

And seeing that all 20 best ones are from Argentina, I wonder is what position of the best non-Argie one.

[Not_Karl]

Seeing brands like Jorgito, Fantoche and Capitan del Espacio there, I wonder what are the 20 worst alfajores of Argentina.

And seeing that all 20 best ones are from Argentina, I wonder is what position of the best non-Argie one.

Only 19 are from Argentina, Punta Ballena is Uruguayan. But I'm highly suspicious of the lack of more non-Argie -especially uruguayan- brands, being that some of my favorite alfajor fads from the last two and a half decades came from Uruguay (alfajores with meringue, more recently "bajoneros" and now "salchichón" (chocolate "salami", sorry to disappoint you, I know that for an avid pineapple pizza aficionado an alfajor with actual salchichón would probably be considered a delicacy only surpassed by Choriflán and Pescalate).

Apart from the ones you mentioned (don't get me wrong, I love the three of them and Fantoche are probably my favorite cheap alfajores, but they don't belong on a GENERAL "top 20" list) I wouldn't have put Entre Dos (the black is pretty good, haven't tried the white, I found the rest of their flavors ok but very expensive for what they are, with coating of quality one would expect of much cheaper products...) nor Orense there... And I have mixed feelings about Havanna; their "new" flavors are pretty good (and pretty expensive...), but their "traditional" lineup has, to my taste, long been surpassed by competitors offering far better value.... And for that kind of "traditional" alfajor there's already Cachafaz on the list.
I haven't tried the rest of them (in fact I don't even know the majority of those brands )

[Gabriel]

Seeing brands like Jorgito, Fantoche and Capitan del Espacio there, I wonder what are the 20 worst alfajores of Argentina.

And seeing that all 20 best ones are from Argentina, I wonder is what position of the best non-Argie one.

Only 19 are from Argentina, Punta Ballena is Uruguayan. But I'm highly suspicious of the lack of more non-Argie -especially uruguayan- brands, being that some of my favorite alfajor fads from the last two and a half decades came from Uruguay (alfajores with meringue, more recently "bajoneros" and now "salchichón" (chocolate "salami", sorry to disappoint you, I know that for an avid pineapple pizza aficionado an alfajor with actual salchichón would probably be considered a delicacy only surpassed by Choriflán and Pescalate).

Apart from the ones you mentioned (don't get me wrong, I love the three of them and Fantoche are probably my favorite cheap alfajores, but they don't belong on a GENERAL "top 20" list) I wouldn't have put Entre Dos (the black is pretty good, haven't tried the white, I found the rest of their flavors ok but very expensive for what they are, with coating of quality one would expect of much cheaper products...) nor Orense there... And I have mixed feelings about Havanna; their "new" flavors are pretty good (and pretty expensive...), but their "traditional" lineup has, to my taste, long been surpassed by competitors offering far better value.... And for that kind of "traditional" alfajor there's already Cachafaz on the list.
I haven't tried the rest of them (in fact I don't even know the majority of those brands )

Agreed. Both Fantoche (triple!!!) and Jorgito (I love the mini ones with mousse) are a great bang for the buck, but not among the greatest bang.
And I had to google that chocolate salami thing. never saw it, let alone tried it, but it looks good.

[flyboy2548m]

I don't even know what those things are.

[3WE]

I don't even know what those things are.

Ethnic sandwich cookies, which the Argies vehemently suggest are better than Oreos.

Apparently, there are a few hot-pepper types, too.

Please try some on a LATAM turn and let US know what you think.

You’re welcome.

[flyboy2548m]

Ethnic sandwich cookies, which the Argies vehemently suggest are better than Oreos.

I mean...I don't particularly like Oreos either...

[Not_Karl]

I don't even know what those things are.

There are lots of variations, but basically a sandwich of soft big cookies/very dense cake commonly but Not_always lemon or orange flavored, filled with варёная сгущёнка and coated (or Not_) with actual or fake chocolate, depending on type, price and quality.
Small "alfajores de maicena" (cornstarch alfajores), without coating and decorated with shreded coconut, suddenly appeared on a lot of international cooking uch00bs a couple of years ago (for some reason I don't know but fully approve ), especially on Russian speaking ones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGRG_G-el1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh0cnugOfUE

Ethnic sandwich cookies, which the Argies vehemently suggest are better than Oreos. Not_Karlie, Not_liking mate, uses them instead to fix his urge to impose local ingestable traditions on Not_Argies.

Expanded.

...Jorgito (I love the mini ones with mousse)...

They now come in regular size also!

And seeing that all 20 best ones are from Argentina, I wonder is what position of the best non-Argie one.

Maybe that list is like USA's "world series" in sports...

[flyboy2548m]

There are lots of variations, but basically a sandwich of soft big cookies/very dense cake commonly but Not_always lemon or orange flavored, filled with варёная сгущёнка

My Dad used to love condensed milk.

[3WE]

FAO: Argies: Ever had/made these?

https://aroundthenook.com/moms-magic-co ... rs-recipe/

[Not_Karl]

FAO: Argies: Ever had/made these?

no
Looks delicious . I would have to substitute the (unavailable here) Graham crackers, though.

[Gabriel]

FAO: Argies: Ever had/made these?

no
Looks delicious .

Agree, will tell my wife let's try this.

I would have to substitute the (unavailable here) Graham crackers, though.

Or make them too
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/gr ... ker-recipe

[Not_Karl]

...didn't have ChatGPT to assist us with our flawed air disaster theories...

[Gabriel]

...didn't have ChatGPT to assist us with our flawed air disaster theories...

Just asked Chat GPT, and he (she?) confirmed it:

A meteorite traveling at high velocity (typically 11–72 km/s before atmospheric entry, though much slower by the time it reaches low altitudes) has enough kinetic energy to penetrate an aircraft's fuselage, wing, or cockpit.

If it struck a critical component — such as a fuel tank, engine, control surface, or caused explosive decompression — it could disable or destroy the aircraft.

[3WE]

I don’t fear AI.

I fear what people will do with it.

John Scientist…another reason to like here.

[Not_Karl]

Our Scientist friend asks "pretty please with dulce de leche on top" (paraphrased) that you unblock him because "you're smart" and he "wants to discuss".
He's still using ChatGPT for each and every single post, though.

[Not_Karl]

Even better than our new scientific friend from there, someone on AvHerald's comments posted a preliminary report... dated June 25th.
Disappointingly, according to this time traveler it was Not_a flash-arc explosion but uncommanded movement of the captain's seat (which, to be fair, has happened). ChatGPT involvement is Not_confirmed at this moment.

[3WE]

I know I am plenty guilty, but I mostly see a thread dedicated to “looking smart” more than discussing information and possible causes.

[flyboy2548m]

I know I am plenty guilty, but I mostly see a thread dedicated to “looking smart” more than discussing information and possible causes.

As opposed to every other thread over there?

[Not_Karl]

Can we please refrain from mucking up that thread with personal attacks, or does that go against your nature and is just a crazy dream we can only dream and Not_live?

[3WE]

I know I am plenty guilty, but I mostly see a thread dedicated to “looking smart” more than discussing information and possible causes.

As opposed to every other thread over there?

There are a number of threads admonishing photo reviewers over somewhat subjective criteria.