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Spokane Brunch and Basic Economy Flying

from Skin Pocket · #92

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2 min

He compares a fancy Spokane brunch unfavorably to NYC execution standards, then explains his strategy of flying basic economy with just a backpack.

In this bit5 moments
  • 23:08Tim describes going to a nice brunch in Spokane, finding it fine but unremarkable.
  • 23:39Major cities like New York and LA execute things more competently than other places, though the produce is worse because of chemicals and plastic.
  • 24:00Tim mocks pre-made crepes being presented as fancy—guys just heating them up and adding apple, locals eating it up.
  • 24:26Flying basic economy means no overhead bin, no seat selection, no cancellation, no upgrades—essentially traveling as a stowaway to save fifty bucks.
  • 24:46Tim justifies basic economy for short trips since he only travels with a backpack, two jeans, and three shirts.
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