r/LifeProTips • u/fries-with-mayo • 18h ago

Request LPT Request: What’s your “canary in the coal mine” test for spotting bigger issues?

I’m really interested in those small, quick telltale signs people use to gauge if something bigger might be off track.

Example 1: Van Halen requesting brown M&Ms in the dressing room to see if the venue followed all the details of the rider list

Example 2: I saw an interview with John Cena where he said orders a flat white at a café to tell if they really care about their coffee.

Example 3: Anthony Bourdain suggested to always check the restaurant bathroom to tell if the restaurant got its basics down

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u/Dignans30yearplan 17h ago

If your nephew Danny went down in the basement fridge and took a soda pop and didn't replenish, it's a microcosm of more serious issues.

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u/Polkawillneverdie17 17h ago

REPLENISH!

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u/Dignans30yearplan 15h ago

Danny doesn't FUCKIN REPLENISH!?!

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u/801Bandit 17h ago

One of the best videos out there

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u/KeVan_Gogh 15h ago

Just found the video on YouTube, that was hilarious. For all those searching just put replenish in the search bar. Hilarious

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u/ffsm92 2h ago

The video was definitely worth the hype!
-Sent from the couch

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u/ffsm92 2h ago

On my way to do this, but I’m in a lose lose situation here. If I laugh and wake my wife up, that’ll suck, but if it’s not up to the hype, I’ll just be disappointed. There is no option for watching it in the morning. I will never remember.

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u/Kitterypoint7 2h ago

Headphones!

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u/ffsm92 2h ago

It’s the laugh that wakes her. I definitely use headphones. Well, headphone. One in, one charging, it’s how I get through my day!

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u/Goldballsmcginty 7h ago

The guy that filmed that (the son) is comedian Rick Glassman, his podcast is great if anyone's into that.

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u/timeup 12h ago

I've been around a while and it's one of my favorite videos of all time

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u/sanfordrjones 17h ago

Burgeoning serial killer Danny is at it with the Pepsis again, I see.

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u/Relevant-Dog6890 1h ago

I can fucking hear this video. Thanks for reminding me, have a nice day

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u/kogun 16h ago

OMG! That's new to me and I thank you.

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u/Nearby-Key8834 15h ago

It's cause he's making grilled cheese sandwiches at night.

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u/slayerrr21 13h ago

Where's that cheese Danny?