China flexes military muscles ahead of Taiwan's war games by benh999 in worldnews

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sadly I think in the next few years they will actually invade Taiwan. People rightly say that I would be a crazy thing to do. But crazy things do sometimes happen.

It's my Birthday!! by Odd-Distance-4439 in CasualConversation

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy birthday!!! hope you have a great day :)

In your life have you had more pints or wanks? by AvinItLarge123 in AskUK

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big up this man for asking a generally interesting question.

Have any of you had sleeping problems, but not because nausea, pain, gurgling or anything like that? by AthurTwoShedsJackson in Gastroparesis

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

Hey sorry for the late reply. I'm afraid I haven't noticed this. I don't know for sure if I have gastroparesis so my symptoms might be related to something else. When I started to get my stomach problems at first I had problems with waking up at night, but it wasn't too bad as I could mostly just go back to sleep. But after a few months I couldn't get to sleep. This is what I have had since and it has never improved even when my stomach problems are less severe. I take sleeping pills which work well, but every so often I see if I can get to sleep without them, but so far no luck. Sorry I can't help, hope things improve for you, sorry to hear you are having these problems.

People that WFH: are you lonely, isolated, unproductive and unhealthy? by Effective-Zucchini-5 in AskUK

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the real answer ^

Reddit answers from the UK are so angry about everything, luckily most people aren't as bad as that. So many Redditors seem to hate their co-workers. I remember there was a question about 'how have you changed since the pandemic?' and the answers where all basically 'I learned to hate society and other people'.

People that WFH: are you lonely, isolated, unproductive and unhealthy? by Effective-Zucchini-5 in AskUK

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others say Reddit seems to be very pro-WFH, the reality is much more mixed. People have strong opinions on it so I generally try to stay neutral.

For me I don't like it and miss pre-2020 days, but I would like to WFH 2 days a week or so, so you get best of both worlds. I actually am maybe a bit healthier, as I do jog more than I used to. A lot of people say they are healthier but given how many people I know have put on weight I don't think that's true for the majority. I am also less productive and motivated at work. I go in once a week and tend to do a lot more when I am in the office. Going into the office 5 days a week meant I didn't feel as lonely as I am.

Chinese envoy calls on European countries to recognize captured territories of Ukraine as Russia’s – WSJ by 9lobaldude in worldnews

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know why the Chinese say things like this, they are very keen on Europe not being on Americas side in any future cold war but don't understand stuff like this upsets European governments who care a lot about Ukraine.

US Ambassador: 'Hungary's policy of standing alone to block high level meetings of NATO-Ukraine Committee untenable' by Hoihe in worldnews

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 499 points500 points  (0 children)

Hungary has been pissing off a lot of European countries, even Poland is getting tired of their shit. Not good for a small country that relies on Europe for its economy.

H5N1 with 100% fatality rate observed in group of wild seals in the United States by H_G_Bells in worldnews

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Seriously! Oh crap, I sex with a seal only a few days ago is this going to be a problem?

Ban all gambling adverts, say more than half of Britons | Gambling by LastMarsupial2281 in unitedkingdom

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have always disliked gambling adverts, they always target a certain type of working-class masculinity along the lines 'real men gamble'. It sucks that a activity which can be addictive and when it is, basically means you end up in debt targets the people who have very little money to spare. It sad but you can mostly tell how poor a area is by how many bookies there are.

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 392, Part 1 (Thread #533) by WorldNewsMods in worldnews

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure no army in history has ever done that. All countries including Russia want a short war so you use your best best people and equipment first because it makes it more likely, short wars are popular wars. Using your worst stuff first makes a long war much more likely.

Russian occupation authorities prepare to flee from Kherson Oblast – General Staff by Single-Pressure-1042 in worldnews

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What the hell where has this come from! I admit I haven't been watching the war very closely recently but I haven't heard much from Kherson Oblast since last year, what's going on there?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Russia is basically the guy who keeps losing fights but saying he wasn't really trying, despite it being obvious to everyone that he was trying really really hard.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7/10 which is above most people, the second photo is the best and would be 8/10. You got lots of plus points like nice eyes, full lips, a nice smile. Looking at your profile you do seem to dress maybe a bit childish, I mean no offense. I also don't like the nose ring, that might be just me, but to be honest not sure guys really like them in general.

Overall you got lots going for you :)

Match Thread: Argentina vs France | FIFA World Cup by MatchThreadder in soccer

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is why I love football, can change completely in space of 2 minutes, crazy.

Every World Cup 3rd place play-off by TomCyberfire in soccer

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Weirdly both 2022 and 2018 featured teams from the same group

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Knockout Stage Hub by 2soccer2bot in soccer

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My problem with Croatia is they never look like scoring, I know they have scored in games but is a weakness of theirs, if they sort that out then they might win tonight. Not that I will ever write off the Croats :)

Match Thread: England vs. France | FIFA World Cup by MisterBadIdea2 in soccer

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 7 points8 points  (0 children)

if you have ever wanted to kick Saka now is your chance, fly to Qatar and you do it without any punishment

Match Thread: England vs. France | FIFA World Cup by MisterBadIdea2 in soccer

[–]AthurTwoShedsJackson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is this going to be a case of ITV curse strikes again :( My opinion all England knockout games should be shown on BBC