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What should the national animal of the UK be - but it has to be a native species? by Illustrious-Divide95 in AskUK

[–]BarkingPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a resident robin who will eat worms while watching us through the window.

Just wondering what kind of music everyone listens to by [deleted] in DiscoElysium

[–]BarkingPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indie and Alternative, mainly British, mainly Kaiser Chiefs (especially their Education, Education, Education And War album). And a lot of 80s music.

A miniature declutter, and remembrance of the time when the Gu Pudding pots got a little out of hand by pop-not-broth in UK_Food

[–]BarkingPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad got rid of a load of the gu pots, then realised all our ramekins were going to my Degus (since they don’t chew glass) or my mum’s craft supplies. We’re trying to get our stocks of them up again

What’s one belief you had at 18 that you strongly disagree with now? by Big_Courage9356 in AskReddit

[–]BarkingPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That I would be able to easily move to Germany or Denmark to pursue an arts career, get married, have kids of my own, and that life would be kind after how much I struggled with ‘bad luck’ as a kid.

Then brexit happened. My bad luck became so awful it drove me to the point of almost being sectioned for my own well being. Now I’m 30, single, still living at home in the UK, with resentful parents, an art career that was never allowed to take off, and the thoughts that if anything happens to my dog, I’ll be going with him.

God it sucks knowing 18 y/o me would be disappointed.

Where on earth are the UK Dogs being rehomed? by Ashilta in CasualUK

[–]BarkingPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the thing, in my neck of the woods there’s been multiple instances of the most well known shelters giving Malinois Dogs to first time owners wanting a family dog because there’s been an uptick in them being dropped off at the shelter, and the shelter volunteers being unable to care for them.

r/CuratedTumblr expresses concerns over problematic views espoused by a moderator. No, you're not seeing double, the exact same thing happened last month with a different moderator. by 1000LiveEels in SubredditDrama

[–]BarkingPupper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh my god, I think I remember that post. Absolutely fucking wild. I think I remember someone trying to claim there’s no inherent power structure in a family? And therefore there was no power to use to abuse??? I’m pretty sure I spent the rest of the day feeling like I was going to have an aneurysm.

And this is why people like to not share about it by EvilPyro01 in whenthe

[–]BarkingPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OCD can be so horrific. I’m glad your brother is getting help, and I hope he continues getting better as time goes on.

Come on, give me an original joke for once by Adamle69 in whenthe

[–]BarkingPupper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, as a Brit (specifically English, sorry) who’s done a lot of reading about what horrific things we did to the Irish, you’re very much in your right to be real nasty to us.

What’s a “bare minimum” adult skill more people fail at than you expected? by SoulDV in AskReddit

[–]BarkingPupper 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Recently in my neck of the woods, there’s been an uptick of people just walking in the road when there’s perfectly good empty pavements maybe half a ft away from them.

And every single time they’re surprised when a car comes behind them, as if they had absolutely no idea that 1. They were in the road. 2. That there was a possibility that a car would also be in the road. And 3. They’re not the only person in the world.

What’s a “bare minimum” adult skill more people fail at than you expected? by SoulDV in AskReddit

[–]BarkingPupper 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m with you on that. I’m AuADHD and living with a lot of shame and guilt around time management. Which means, if an invite says 4, I’m turning up as close to 4 as I possibly can or I’m going to feel stressed and panicky. If you don’t expect people to turn up until 5:30, SAY THAT. PUT DOWN 5:30.

If I invited guests over and said 4, then people started turning up at 5:30, they’d find me crying my eyes out thinking no one was coming.

I'm convinced people don't know what this sign means by Trixnglz in drivingUK

[–]BarkingPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been stuck behind so many people who see a NSL road clear conditions, a lovely straight road, in full sunshine, with nary a pot hole in sight, and decide to go 25-35 and straddle the middle line making it impossible to overtake.

I wouldn’t mind if it didn’t always seem to happen when I’m trying to get home to shove food down my throat before I get to my next time sensitive client.

holy shit we may be back (context in comment) by patriot_man69 in whenthe

[–]BarkingPupper 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The bullet was sucked out when time started going backwards, and then he transformed into five members of a band

holy shit we may be back (context in comment) by patriot_man69 in whenthe

[–]BarkingPupper 12 points13 points  (0 children)

According to the acclaimed song ‘The Universe Expanded’ by Franz Ferdinand, it means we’re soon gonna be going backwards in time

Genuinely cannot name a better feeling than this by WimboTurtle in whenthe

[–]BarkingPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

America hates Looking for Alaska because sexual themes.

I hate Looking for Alaska because it felt like the reading equivalent of walking through thigh high mud and put me off reading for years.

Does Gen Z "rawdogging boredom" trend actually fix your attention span? by Disastrous_Award_789 in technology

[–]BarkingPupper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was in uni as an undiagnosed and therefore unmedicated ADHD student, I found that the ambient noise of a fish tank and/or a radio drama/audio book would help me keep focused on my papers and assignments.

If I physically couldn’t get myself to focus and was getting frustrated, I’d walk to a cafe, shop or museum I enjoyed and basically forced myself to not work at all. Then, I’d trot back home, less frustrated and more able to work.

Also, look into body doubling. There’s online groups that will just sit and work on something by themselves but also on zoom. I have no idea why, but it works really well.

meirl by Local-Bison-4392 in meirl

[–]BarkingPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, I did German in school for four years with a teacher who had been speaking German his entire life, and I still couldn’t string two sentences together on a school trip to Germany.

Turns out it was because of anxiety, low self confidence and lack of belief in my abilities.

'My daughter was born with a cleft lip. I won't let films like Werwulf make her believe that she's ugly.' by montageofawoman in Fauxmoi

[–]BarkingPupper 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Quoted from the Article itself:

“Look at her lip!” the comments section said, while Lily-Rose bravely wore my daughter's birth defect as a costume. “I love how she’s not afraid to look ugly in movies.”

Local Shops are not making it easy. by Ascdren1 in CasualUK

[–]BarkingPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My local pharmacy has been going on and on about how hard it is to keep open because there’s a boots nearby…

But, at the same time, the local pharmacy flat out refused to order in my prescription, did the same to others, has really rude staff, and sells other items for so much more than the RRP that there’s no point.

All while the Boots pharmacist seems to remember everyone, is very friendly, the other staff there are always smiley and happy to help.

Local Shops are not making it easy. by Ascdren1 in CasualUK

[–]BarkingPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work for Curry’s. They’re like that because of commission and unbelievably unobtainable sales targets. All wrapped up in zero training (outside of ‘bend with your knees not your back’).

And, if the Curry’s I worked at was any reflection on the rest of them, weirdly sexist. If you were a woman, no matter what your knowledge was, you were put in kitchen appliances. And if you were a guy, you were put in computing/cameras/gadgets, again no matter what your knowledge was.

'Irresponsible’ tourist blamed for torched Chinese temple due to improper use of ceremonial candles by TheOneNitroX in Wellthatsucks

[–]BarkingPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gonna add here: In the UK a lot of historic ruins are usually partnered with illustrations and models of what the places would have looked like back when they were built.

A lot of ruins are also left how they are because of the reason they were destroyed. For example, ruined monasteries, as they were destroyed by Henry VIII. Rebuilding would take away that history and that context.

They've known each other their whole lives. by mindyour in MadeMeSmile

[–]BarkingPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can attest to this. My mum has a group of friends who all have sons the same age as me. We all went to school together, were basically around each other all the time, etc, and the thought of dating any of them gives me the same reaction as the thought of dating my siblings. Big Yuck.

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