We know that there are some cool 2-mana cards for blue but we're thinking to at least include 2 copies of a 1-mana 'removal' for tempo. Here are the lists of cards we're aiming at to include in the deck we're going to gift to the friend.

1. [[Pongify]] or [[Rapid Hybridization]]
2. [[Aether Spellbomb]]
3. [[Bounce Off]] - We have a bunch of these
4. [[Fading Hope]]
5. [[Into the Flood Maw]] - a little hard to find this card in paper nearby our area nowadays.
6. [[Seal of Removal]] - a friend has plenty of this for some reason
7. [[Vapor Snag]]
8. [[Suspend]] - Also readily available

If it's totally agreeable to the community that these cards are unplayable, please suggest to us what we can do to improve on-board interaction for the deck we're building. Include [[Boomerang]]? [[Echoing Truth]]? [[Ice Magic]]? the old school [[into the roil]]?

Thank you in advance for all of your suggestions. Hopefully after trying out Modern Format, he'll be interested of not 'only playing EDH' at our LGS, lol. He doesn't want to dive into Standard Format because of the idea of "rotating cards". He mentioned that if he likes how 60-cards 1-on-1 MTG is played out, he will then consider investing in a Modern deck himself. At the moment, we're just creating a deck for him to join he LGS event. Hopefully he will be enlightened about how fun constructed MTG plays out. lol. No politics, no drama about who is attacking who, just 1-on-1 battling it out.

Do your parents really expect you to leave the house after 18?

How did things panned out for you after leaving your parents' house?

Were you forced to leave?

So... Shows like Home Improvement, that 70's Show, Malcolm in the Middle, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Family Matters, Full House, Prince of Bel Air, Smallville, and so on.

There is this recurring theme when the teenage high schooler just naturally moved out of the house and did some military training (Malcolm in the Middle), college (Home Improvement), etc.

It's just a different culture from what I experience growing up as a Millennial where I can see it's normal to see 3 to 4 generations of family members to live in the same roof. Villagers just extend the house to build new rooms as the family grows.

As for me, I didn't leave the house until I was in my early 30s to start my own family. My wife didn't want to live with my parents and prefers some privacy in our lives. So we started renting our own place. I was never judged, looked down on, or even mocked about leaving the "nest" a little late.

I'm just curious about different cultures of the West. Nevertheless, I am also inviting Millennials from around the world to share their thoughts and experiences too :)

u/big-slay breaks down what r/bodega in NYC is all about. Enjoy this Emmy award-winning video, hit the intro post for even more details, and pull up to the space later this month. See you August 29-30!

u/big-slay explains the r/bodega NYC pop-up

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TL;DR – Reddit is hosting their first-ever IRL pop-up, r/bodegacats is featured in the build, you’re invited, and it’s free.

Dear community members,

At the end of this month, Reddit’s bringing our community to life on the shelves of r/bodega – an IRL bodega-themed pop-up event in NYC. Whether you want to see how we’re being featured or just take home free stuff, everyone is invited! All you need is a Reddit account to get in.

Event Details

Where: 213 Bowery, New York, NY

When: August 29–30 | 10 AM to 10 PM both days

What to Expect

• Free Snoo Plushies: Every single attendee gets one.
• More Freebies: Score totes, mugs, stickers, postcards, and cold drinks.
• Meowdani: Meet the official bodega cat, named by r/bodegacats 🐱
• The Deli Counter: Serving up NYC’s top “subs” and special menu items.
• Blowout Sale: On 8/30 from 9–10 PM, anything remaining in the build is free for attendees to take home.

Want to learn more? Join r/bodega to follow along, catch sneak peeks, and get the convo started.

Also, I wanted to thank all of the community members of r/bodegacats who has been contributing pictures, comments, upvotes, and shares throughout the years. It's been a blast. See you at the event!