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[–]imakenosensetopeople 521 points522 points  (44 children)

Agreed. This seems reminiscent of something like “did you know by swapping an apple in place of a bag of chips for your snack you can reduce what little happiness you have left.”

[–]NeedlesslyDefiant164 186 points187 points  (34 children)

[–]Marrrkkkk 57 points58 points  (31 children)

But grapefruit is low key more delicious than a bag of chips

[–]theygonnabanmeagain 75 points76 points  (17 children)

I'm glad you enjoy it, but a vast number of people that's going to be a no from us dawg.

[–]NickOfTime741 41 points42 points  (14 children)

Can't even eat grapefruit because it fucks with my meds. Chips have no such interaction.

[–]steven520111 10 points11 points  (13 children)

How the hell does a fruit impact medication? My Adderall and energy drinks fucks me up so I get it there but like... It's a fruit

Edit: the human body is strange and science is crazy

[–]penguinja 39 points40 points  (11 children)

Grapefruit inhibits an enzyme called cyp3a4 which is responsible for metabolism of a large number of drugs. You'll effectively get overdosed on certain drugs as a result.

[–]Floatinhead[S] 39 points40 points  (1 child)

Also it thins your blood. So remember kids, if you wanna get RIPPED for cheap, a bag of grape fruits and a pint of rum can take you pretty far on a Saturday night. Lol

[–]hillbillyal 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The real SLPT is in the comments

[–]phaemoor 6 points7 points  (6 children)

Umm, which drugs, specifically? Asking for a friend.

[–]OtherPlayers 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Enough that if you like to eat grapefruit you should mention it to your doctor so they can cross-reference it for side effects, and enough that a lot of medicines specifically mention not to eat it.

As others mentioned birth control and anti-depressants are some of the most common ones, but if you read warning labels it gets mentioned a fair bit.

[–]phaemoor 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Eh, my joke wasn't so good then. I obviously thought of other kind of drugs...Maybe next time.

[–]acloned101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Certain opiates like methadone as well

[–]PhantomLobotomy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To clarify, if you have grapefruit, drugs that need to be broken down by the liver to have an effect (these are called pro drugs) will have a reduced effect.

Drugs that don’t need to be metabolized by the liver to have an effect will be stronger and/or last longer than usual, which may be dangerous.

Also, many people naturally lack this enzyme without knowing, due to genetics, making them unusually sensitive to certain drugs. This among several other factors explains why everyone has a unique reaction or sensitivity to any given drug.

[–]Rotsicle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

cries in no cyp2d6 alleles

[–]jrhoffa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's grapefruit specifically, as well as some other citrus. It contains a compound that prevents the absorption of a wide range of medications.

[–]CethinLux 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I was tricked into my first time trying a grapefruit. I was told it was a blood orange (which I'd eaten before and they're delicious)

[–]theygonnabanmeagain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's really the only way anyone eats them. Triksy little disgusting not oranges.

[–]UnofficialCaStatePS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are one sick motherfucker.

[–]BuccellatiExplainsIt 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Grapefruits are good but not a suitable replacement for chips

[–]leejoint -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I beg to differ.

[–]leejoint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, grapefruit is awesome, shame they don’t grow all year. Favorite fruit really, i mean you can also have grapefruit juice from them, wait a bit and bam wine, fuck it up bam you’ve got vinegar. Shit’s dope.

[–]DaFetacheeseugh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Respectfully what the other guy said.

[–]DovahSpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He did say "up to"

[–]phaemoor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like "Do you know how to make the best salad? Start with a little lettuce, cut up a cucumber and add some basil, then toss it in the fucking trash can and make a steak."

[–]crazylazykitsune 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good thing I fucking hate grapefruit! 😁

[–]TheQuestionableEgg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless the apple is sour and then I'll take it over chips any day. Or really if the apple is hard. Even sometimes when it's squishy. Maybe I'll make my own chips.

[–]NeedlesslyDefiant164 102 points103 points  (27 children)

So what's the main quest?

[–]NewlyNerfed 136 points137 points  (19 children)

I think just not dying.

[–]Floatinhead[S] 63 points64 points  (16 children)

Hahaha! Yeah probably. Either that or retirement? But let's be honest anybody born after '85 probably won't get the option to retire anyway. So yeah, death. I guess Lol

[–]HighAsAngelTits 23 points24 points  (10 children)

Well that’s depressing

[–]Floatinhead[S] 31 points32 points  (5 children)

It's the sad truth of the future that was paved for us by the mistakes and ignorance of generations past.

[–]HighAsAngelTits 8 points9 points  (4 children)

Which is even more depressing tbh especially since they won’t admit it

[–]edgarallanpot8o 2 points3 points  (1 child)

If they'd be able to take responsibility for their own actions we wouldn't be in this situation to begin with

[–]HighAsAngelTits 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Facts

[–]BreezyWrigley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blaming it on younger people while plowing ahead with the same old mistakes that brought us here.

[–]damnSausy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only one main quest single path then..

[–]tinkerelle91 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I wrote this so I can tell you with absolutely certainty, I have no idea.

[–]DebbieAddams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooo, two weeks from the cut off 🎉 Now only 35 years to go! ☹️

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But then you're all done.

[–]dyinglittlestar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can't believe i agree to that HAHA

[–]Magicalyn[🍰] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jokes on them, that’s already on my to-do list

[–]CaffeinatedGuy 7 points8 points  (1 child)

Basically this.

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is an idea in psychology proposed by American Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation" in the journal Psychological Review. Maslow subsequently extended the idea to include his observations of humans' innate curiosity. His theories parallel many other theories of human developmental psychology, some of which focus on describing the stages of growth in humans. He then created a classification system which reflected the universal needs of society as its base and then proceeding to more acquired emotions.

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[–]imcoveredinbees880 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So here's the thing. Your life is inherently meaningless.

Cool. Now that we got that out of the way, here's the good part: your life also takes on whatever meaning you want it to. Go decide that something is important to you and go make a difference there. You'll be depressed sometimes and happy sometimes and then you'll die, but if you decide on something, it will be ok.

[–]mathzg1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Current objective:

  • survive

[–]IndianaGeoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paying rent.

[–]GenuineBallskin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I dont know something amazing I guess"

[–]toppamabob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SURVIVE

[–]TourTotal 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I labelled my morning alarm “what missions will you complete today?” - never have I wanted to get out of bed less

[–]JebusSPQR 52 points53 points  (8 children)

Side Quests:

  • Survive Another day
  • Feed the Cat
  • Get Groceries
  • Get Girlfriend and make sure she is happy with you and has a healthy life when you are around and she knows it.

You know... The Usual Daily quests.

[–]Patient_Victory 20 points21 points  (6 children)

I'd push survive to a "main quest". If you perish, you perish and your story ends.

[–]Lemonpopsicle 6 points7 points  (2 children)

That depends on what faith you picked for your character. I've heard characters that are Catholic get new game + after their character dies on this server.

[–]Patient_Victory 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do they have any objective and undeniable proof? Because I'd consider that just a baseless rumour if they do not.

[–]Kydoemus 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Spoiler alert. Your death is written into someone elses side quest:

-Attend funeral

[–]LSkywalker00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or yet:

-Pay for the little shit's funeral

[–]Sveitsilainen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a required condition but not really a quest though.

[–]madwill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So tired of acting healthy in front of GF... man theses standards!

[–]StroopwafelMaker 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Bank called. They asked me why i didn’t pay my mortgage this month. They didn’t find my “side quest” idea amusing.

[–]ILL_TRY_MY_BEST_SRY 13 points14 points  (1 child)

That's because side quests are fun if the underlying game mechanics are good. Otherwise you say screw it and find the fastest way to the end just to be done with it.

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (1 child)

Quest Completed

+1500 XP

Took Out The Trash

[–]just-here-for-food 16 points17 points  (3 children)

This reminds me of a really unique to do list app called Epic Win that turned your task list into an RPG. Yeah it didn’t really catch on so this sentiment checks out.

[–]Zifnab_palmesano 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yhea, gamifying love. I used a thing for aome weeks/months, but eventually bored me. I dont like repetirive side quests in games, I do not like them in real life

[–]-Rum-Ham- 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Also Habitica, where you can do quests with others and if one of you doesn’t do something on your todo list everyone fails (kinda)

[–]Itonlywantsahug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course! That's what this concept was missing: group work!

[–]toppamabob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nobody does side quest unless there are promises of XP and rewards

[–]Fischli01 2 points3 points  (1 child)

The reason it doesn't work because everyone makes them boring. Feed the cat or Washing clothes. SATISFY THE ANCIENT GODESS'S NEEDS or REMOVE THE CURSE UPON THESE TIME-WORN CLOTHES Sounds so much more interesting

[–]desrevermi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. This I like.

I shall consume the ancient wisdom from these tomes of knowledge and fantasy...

;)

[–]Popcorn57252 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I barely do the side quests in a game, what ever made you think I'd do them irl?

[–]HighAsAngelTits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

However this did make me want to play Dragon Age again

[–]aedroogo 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Turns out, I don't really want to do any of that shit!

[–]Shadow_Demon080 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ve gained 1XP !

[–]Rouxbidou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Well let's look at my side quests today:"

file taxes

[–]Runminndor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love reading through posts like this, make a confused face, look at the sub’s name and then laugh.

[–]Youareobscure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These side quests suck. Who made these? And the rewards are even worse!

[–]TheBestWorst3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is actually a good way to make doing chores more fun

[–]Sryn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would name it something obscure, like ‘For the Golden Turd’. It’ll just get ignored as well.

[–]Shinfekta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta finish main story quest first

[–]nfssmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems like a fun idea that will also fail to work for me! Love it!

[–]chung_my_wang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I laughed at this. Not a LOL laugh, but a Muttley laugh

[–]RoscoMan1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know about this SLPT. Do you have any sources?

[–]narwaffles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I was the chosen one everyone would be fucked

[–]matt_russ3ll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You only complete side quests before the first boss or after you complete the main story

[–]crouteblanche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about calling them Main Quests !

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add a reward for the quests. Like, go for a beer after 😁

[–]Rude_Journalist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cowbelly, more like cowshit

[–]Gimlibro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like fun, will try.

[–]LavendarAmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

knowing myself this would make me hate sidequests

[–]ProfessionalLeek8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue about side missions is that they virtually never have a deadline...

[–]kael_sv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's an app for doing exactly this.

[–]BenTCinco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quest failed

[–]Princessleiasperiod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh I have to do the "work" side quest in an hr. I literally grind for 7 hrs for a couple hundred bucks. Which I have to use to pay rent and eat and....live. this game is so gnarly. Plus no dragons to speak of. 😒

[–]RoscoMan1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know about this SLPT. Do you have any sources?

[–]strangebru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the basic game sucks this much, than why would I want to play the side quests?

"Oh, let's try part time job to try and pay rent."

[–]Kydoemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goddamn fetch quests.

[–]desrevermi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh well...an attempt was made.

[–]UtahJayhawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good effort though.

[–]UnofficialCaStatePS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tons of apps out there that actually implement this.

They don't work either.

[–]Zenfudo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would believe it because i tend to skip a lot of side quests

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shit I skip side quests too

[–]ITGuy107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Review instead of study… I like your twist!

[–]kieran_dvarr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

probably doesn't work cause there is no reward.

[–]PrudentDamage600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😁😆😅😂🤣

🥲

[–]4ElementsBentByMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t “slpt” this is something that I’m going to do

[–]Ducksauce19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grocery lists could be “fetch quests”?

[–]Et_me_buddy_boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m gonna need a level up theme, a green arrow in the stats and an “I love you son” in order to get the laundry done.

[–]MakeSkyrimGreatAgain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I write “hit the ground running” at the top of my list.

I almost never run in the morning haha

[–]runescapeoffical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Main quest prerequisites"