I remember way back when the Euro overtook the dollar, how people would fly to NYC to go binge shopping and actually save money when compared to if they bought all the same stuff locally.

I can not imagine the amount of whoring you'd need to do to achieve the same net gain though.

robio said:

Unfortunately they are absolutely obnoxious and horrible people. There are nothing but horror stories from people who work in the tourism industry having to deal with the Brazilians. The stories would be comical if they were not true. When the Brazilian economy begin to crash a year or so ago you could actually hear a sigh of relief from anyone who worked at the theme parks or hotels in the tourist area.

I think that rings true for most of the new riches of the poorer countries.  In my line of work I come into contact with these kinds of people now and then, and their self esteem inflated along with their bank accounts.  They love to talk and explain how they see it, even if they know nothing on the subject and are just talking out of their ass.  Of course, 30 minutes later when they're done, I get to tell them exactly that and how we are going to do things.

edgecrusher said:

Spice and Wolf cosplay?

Anyone want a steam key for Broken Age?  I have zero interest in playing this, but it came as part of a humble bundle:

robio said:

Unfortunately they are absolutely obnoxious and horrible people. There are nothing but horror stories from people who work in the tourism industry having to deal with the Brazilians. The stories would be comical if they were not true.

Stories please.

Oh man that Mass Effect: Andromeda trailer was awesome. So pumped for this game. Also Mass Effect 2 & 3 hit the Xbox One backwards compatibility list today. Nice.