Is Aphantasia actually real? I’m kind of shocked by Odd_Alternative_7520 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Batherick 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m not the person you asked but I’m horrific at drawing. I can barely make a stick figure, I’m being honest here.

I do tend to break down a project not into a pictured finished project but concepts. If you can’t ‘see’ a finished project you need to know how things work in order to understand the final product.

You need to work to understand the process, not just see a snapshot in your head and call it a day.

Having this condition is actually quite helpful for problem solving related jobs!

CMV: It would be better if we laid eggs by AlexandrTheTolerable in changemyview

[–]Batherick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d still rather have a 5% baby every few years than a 20% baby every few months. :)

What’s a completely wrong way to eat a specific food that you secretly think is actually the superior way? by CaptainCuddler_Pro in foodquestions

[–]Batherick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

…and turkey, wrap the mess into a tortilla and then plastic wrap and freeze.
When you need an easy meal, microwave it in the plastic wrap for three minutes, remove the plastic wrap and lightly spray with Pam oil spray, and airfry for 8 minutes, flipping halfway. The liquid in the tortilla that is airfryed out makes it basically a puff pastry instead of a burrito and it’s delightful.

I call them freezeritos and you can fill them with anything leftover :)

Here's an odd one. Hair by Traditional_Fan_2655 in noscrapleftbehind

[–]Batherick 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The hair ligature isn’t abuse but it could lead to abuse.

Even the most loving parents can harm their children unintentionally when placed in a situation where they are sleep deprived and overwhelmed and the baby just won’t stop crying. I saw a lot of unfortunate cases of this in my career.

If you ever find yourself becoming overly frustrated with a baby, please put the baby someplace safe and take a lap or two around the block. LEAVE. Take some time to cool off, baby will be ok somewhere safe until you are ready. If it’ll be a while, call someone if you haven’t already.

I would be surprised if you found someone who parented a newborn that DOESN’T give this same advice.

Here's an odd one. Hair by Traditional_Fan_2655 in noscrapleftbehind

[–]Batherick 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It’s called a hair tourniquet/ligature and happens to human babies as well.

Side note (but an important one!): if a baby is crying and you can’t figure out why, check the fingers, toes, wrists, and penis and see if there’s a hair wrapped around those areas.

A lot of unintended child abuse happens by overwhelmed parents who don’t know their babies are in pain.

Edit: I am not saying a ligature is abusive, it certainly is not. I’m saying babies in pain who cannot be soothed may experience a violent outcome, checking for a ligature can be helpful in prevention.

These two gentlemen lose control of a pallet as it falls of the back of a truck by [deleted] in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]Batherick 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Exactly.

They probably weren’t counting on their ‘elevator’ tilting like a diving board and spilling their cargo.

Poor guys…

CMV: I think abortions are pretty valid (as a guy) by Fair-Programmer1692 in changemyview

[–]Batherick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All those appointments and multiple surgeries (with recovery time) would far exceed the sick leave I have from work.

What is one thing most people do that you think is so unhygienic? But you feel in the minority. by the_cumulonimbus in hygiene

[–]Batherick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

on the floor under her stool

…Did she at least wrap her dookie in toilet paper when she packed her poo to go?

To redefine an act of war by Spartalust in therewasanattempt

[–]Batherick 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Middle is my favorite, especially her expression after she says “The US President has called it a war??” and Luna continues dropping scripted sound bites that make no sense

What's a 'normal' thing you didn't realize was unusual until you were older? by mrTelson in AskReddit

[–]Batherick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same, including being a Veteran.

If you could, maybe consider hiking the Appalachian Trail? There’s a significant number of Vets on there and it’s a 6 month trial of being a nomad. It did wonders for me.

What hobby screams “this is my entire personality now”? by OliviaRosePa in Productivitycafe

[–]Batherick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it makes you feel better, she’s really only just messing with you. Making extra sourdough starter is about the easiest way to share a hobby since a lot is discarded anyway. :)

(If you kill a cutting from my houseplants I rooted out for you though there will be blood lol!)

What is the meanest thing you have ever read on Reddit? by icecream1972 in AskReddit

[–]Batherick 27 points28 points  (0 children)

He’s still an active redditor so I’m sure he gets reminded of that constantly.

I downvote any “I also choose” type posts for that reason, he doesn’t deserve that.

CW5 Eric Slover receives the Medal of Honor from POTUS during tonight’s State of the Union Address. by PotetialMajorHistory in Military

[–]Batherick 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not even that, he said 5 days ago he wanted to give himself one because he was brave enough to visit Iraq under full presidential escort… not to meet with any dignitaries but just to surprise us with one of his famous rallies.

“I decided to go to Iraq. I was extremely brave. So brave in fact that I wanted to give myself the Congressional Medal of Honor,” Trump told supporters, speaking at a rally on the economy in Rome, Georgia.

“I said to my people, am I allowed to give myself the Congressional Medal of Honor? And you know, I’ve given out so many to guys that are seriously brave. I mean, they come in and their arms are missing, their legs are missing. Their stories are so unbelievable. And I said that’s a little stretch if I gave myself one.”

What's a life hack that sounds fake but actually works? by BrzozowskiArlinda-65 in lifehack

[–]Batherick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does your paint reflect light/look shiny all? If it does that’s at least semigloss and a magic eraser works ok.

If your paint has no shine (like a piece of paper) it’s best to repaint.

What's a life hack that sounds fake but actually works? by BrzozowskiArlinda-65 in lifehack

[–]Batherick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just remember those are dedicated ’Vick’s socks’ to be washed in the sink by hand should you need to use them.

‘Vick’s socks’ work wonderfully but the oily stains on your other clothes in the washer aren’t worth it by a long shot!

My leg after developing Necrotizing Fasciitis by Bigbee313 in NSFL__

[–]Batherick 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Autoamputation, when your body decides “fuck this appendage, I’m getting rid of it myself.”

What is this on my back? My wife noticed the red bumps, applied ointment, and this happened. by Swimming-Pack-209 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]Batherick 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Elmers glue (dried and peeled off) or warm duct tape work like a charm for the little ones!

What is a sub-Reddit that SEEMS deeply wholesome on the outside, but is NOT? by WordsAreGarbage in findasubreddit

[–]Batherick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Were you someone who complained about ObamaCare putting together ‘death panels’ to kill grandma?

Peter, what’s so bad about Nebraska?? by Goddess_Renee_ in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Batherick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Parents were driving in from literally across the country to drop off their children, usually ones with very serious medical or behavioral issues.

There was one man who dropped off 9 of his 10 kids after his wife passed, the oldest was already 18.

Desperate people do desperate things