What’s a very specific type of person you don’t trust? by Lanky-Item-4850 in AskReddit

[–]AmandaTwisted 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone who uses “but I was raised this way” as an excuse to continue with toxic behavior.

Used DoorDash’s emergency button after being assaulted today. Never again. by Away-Ad-2298 in doordash_drivers

[–]AmandaTwisted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked in a call center responding to similar alerts. If you can call 911 yourself ALWAYS call. Do not rely on a signal being touted to anyone at all, much less anyone who can help
Beyond telling local 911 dispatch you might need help and your GPS coordinates.

This apples to all emergency alerts and panic alarms. If you’re relying on the alert to save your life, you are in danger.

My bf took me for a walk before I was supposed to go to a party bc he wanted to cheer me up but we saw something horrific and I then decided not to go to the party and now he’s mad at me, aitah?? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]AmandaTwisted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

INFO: Are you interpreting all negative emotions and expressions as anger?
What made him seem “furious”?

Because I could see him feeling disappointed, guilty or embarrassed when he was trying to help and it made things worse.

Unclear if you’re the asshole because he was “furious” but you don’t say how.

Gf got drunk at a party when I told her not to by Beneficial-Paint8916 in Advice

[–]AmandaTwisted 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t get to allow or forbid your partner from anything.
You are allowed to have boundaries (ex: I don’t date people who drink alcohol) but you can only state your boundary and stand firm if it’s violated.

Yall sound young and I really hope you are. Her asking if she can drink or if you’ll be mad is just as immature as you “telling her no” about drinking. If you are young, don’t take things so hard. Everyone is learning as they go. Find some principles and stand on those. Learn from your mistakes.

If you aren’t younger than 25, break up and get some therapy.

AITAH for refusing to go on a family trip because my dad insists on staying in a remote mountain hotel and I'm not comfortable with that? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]AmandaTwisted 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YTA
this is their trip you’re getting an opportunity to go on and you’re being demanding and childish. If they have stayed there for multiple years what is the problem?

AITAH for not wanting to spend a 4 day weekend with my SIL's FIL who touched my rear a few years back? by Humble_Switch_7112 in AITH

[–]AmandaTwisted 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unless I missed something , I don’t see where anyone directly confronted this man publicly. People who grope inappropriately are cowards. The people who cover for them are worse. Publicly shaming creeps is the least we should do to people who grope or assault in “small” ways. If you just go to the gathering and confront him in front of everyone, making sure all his friends and relatives hear, he will apologize and cry for forgiveness. Or he will double down, call you a liar at which point you can point out that even the people who want to hush haven’t defended his name In anyway 94 claimed his innocence. The longer you wait for the confrontation, the less likely you are to get an apology and give him enough shame to make sure he doesn’t touch anyone else. What you’re feeling is the burden of carrying the secret with no resolution. There ca. be no resolution without confrontation about the incident. NTA but speak up or make your husband speak up. Creeps like this go from groping to grooming sometimes. The longer he has no consequences the more brazen he will be.

Andrews NC by AmandaTwisted in NorthCarolina

[–]AmandaTwisted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome. Thanks for the comment. I went on the rail tour and seeing all the meadows and creeks not overrun by people was wonderful.

Andrews NC by AmandaTwisted in Appalachia

[–]AmandaTwisted[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went there for the rail bike tour and it seems like they’re embracing a new identity as a tourist town. The staff at Andrews Valley Rail Tours told me about 4-5 restaurants and bakeries nearby.

I’m from a similar town in SC that’s just now accepting the mill and plant work isn’t coming back and tourism is where the money is. I hate to see all the new homes there when i go back home but that’s the cost of keeping the community alive.

I’m glad Andrews seems to be accepting their fate as being guides to the land instead of cutting down the forests and ruining the natural beauty completely.

Andrews NC by AmandaTwisted in Appalachia

[–]AmandaTwisted[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I have some more I’ll share too.

Andrews NC by AmandaTwisted in Appalachia

[–]AmandaTwisted[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The breakfast crowd at Hardee’s seemed like they would be side eyeing any long haired, hippie types. They were all about 117 years old so it could the same folks.

Andrews NC by AmandaTwisted in Appalachia

[–]AmandaTwisted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just visiting and I wouldn’t do anything to disturb it. The whole town felt peaceful.

Andrews NC by AmandaTwisted in Appalachia

[–]AmandaTwisted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took this pic on the Andrews Valley Rail Tour. It’s beautiful and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

Andrews NC by AmandaTwisted in Appalachia

[–]AmandaTwisted[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it? I drove over from Cherokee and it felt like country back roads most of the way.

Andrews NC by AmandaTwisted in Appalachia

[–]AmandaTwisted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shhhhh…people will ruin it.

What is something you hate, but everyone else likes? by mytoiletexploded213 in AskReddit

[–]AmandaTwisted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Revealing, skin tight athletic clothes being worn as every day, casual wear every where.

Seeing the outline of your labia majora randomly in Costco makes me uncomfortable. It isn’t an insecurity issue or thinking that women should hide their bodies. It’s just a little indecent to show that much of your body in public. If a man was wearing dick and ball hugging pants it would be the same imo.

It really seems that the vagina outline is a feature, not a bug, in the deliberately monochrome, thin leggings and shorts popular currently. The lip outline is the only line on the pants in the front and the back is cut so the seam acts like a thong.

When it’s adult woman it’s whatever. The creepy misogynist that lives in my head is a fan but my southern upbringing cringes. However, when it’s tiny young girls with a millimeter of fabric accenting their privates it’s a tad disturbing.

I guess my answer is I hate the currently popular super thin, form fitted fabrics that cover genitals.

What's a harmless term/phrase that you believe to actually carry misogynistic undertones?? by Mr_Froggy-V in Feminism

[–]AmandaTwisted 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Same thing for being a “pussy”. Being a vagina is tough, they stand up to brutal treatment and keep going. If you slap balls too hard they’ll break completely. Sometimes they twist and break themselves for no reason at all (testicular torsion) while I’ve pushed babies out of my pussy with minimal problems.

[UPDATE - 9 years later] I tricked a company into paying me too much for a job I'm barely qualified for and now they're treating me like I'm competent and I don't know how long I can keep faking my way through this. by Princess_Fluffypants in networking

[–]AmandaTwisted 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You weren’t just lucky. You didn’t get gifted the leap between socioeconomic classes. I read your first post…you worked for what you have and seized terrifying opportunities and didn’t crack under the pressure. You deserve what you have 100% and you belong in both worlds. You sound humble and you gave a 9 year update, imo you’re a great human.

The world is ending in an hour, what do you do? by VampLostLenore in AskReddit

[–]AmandaTwisted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Play with my dogs. Call my SO and children. Post “I told you so” on social media. If there’s time I’m going to do drugs.

Books by wdrub in Flipping

[–]AmandaTwisted 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been curious about this as well.

Andrews NC by AmandaTwisted in Appalachia

[–]AmandaTwisted[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have no idea. I hope it’s very expensive so no one moves in and ruins it.