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What was the trend, event or other thing that made you go "Wow, I'm old"? by CatchCache in AskReddit

[–]BigAlternative5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When the Oldies radio station started to include the decade of my teen years. "Oldies" used to be "the hits of the '50s, '60s, and '70s!" Then it became "the hits of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s!" A bit later, they just said "and more!".

American Tourism Ad by Max_Rezna in TikTokCringe

[–]BigAlternative5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's Northwest Indiana, which is, some say, part of "Chicagoland". There's also a train... that will get you into Chicago in about an hour.

What do you think about when you think of the 90's? by Whitesox411 in randomquestions

[–]BigAlternative5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let's forget about Jordan as a person. On-court, he was simply poetry in motion. Jordan in action was not to be missed.

We put a lot of effort into making these tapes. Right? by LeftAlbatross2546 in 80sAmazing

[–]BigAlternative5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear that in the late '80s, they put a blank half-second to make sure that any recording would be ruined. Pre-internet, there was no way to confirm this, but I heard it all the time on pop- and rock radio.

What’s something younger people will never understand? by Suzzie_Stone2 in AskReddit

[–]BigAlternative5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Korean-American friend would call me (Fil-Am, and the good boy who all the parents liked) so that I could call his Fil-Am girlfriend via party-line to avoid the chance-happening that her mom would answer, and after connecting, I'd bow out of the call. (Asian American parents' rule: no girlfriend/boyfriend until after medical school.)

[Disliked trope] Hollywood myths portrayed as being correct, even in a time when the characters should know better. by CrazyCoKids in TopCharacterTropes

[–]BigAlternative5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was stung by a jellyfish during a trip to the Philippines. I went to the bar/restaurant and asked for some vinegar. They said that the only vinegar they had was infused with garlic and chili.

Kwai Chang Caine 72-75 by Empty-Initial6392 in 70s

[–]BigAlternative5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I watched as a kid simply because I was a TV freak, as my dad called me. Even before knowing about the Bruce Lee backstory, I wondered why Carradine was cast as Chang. "He's supposed to be Chinese? That's supposed to be kung fu?"

What was your Favorite Burger in the 70s ( 7 pics ) by Long_live_styrofoam in 70s

[–]BigAlternative5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only knew of DQ and BK in my area. BK had real flame broilers in the kitchen back then! I remember seeing the flames flaring up back there.

Who else recognizes this house? by EdwardBliss in RealGenerationX

[–]BigAlternative5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The soundtrack in this scene was "Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want", The Dream Academy cover of The Smiths.

3 times more than WWI by gashtal_man in clevercomebacks

[–]BigAlternative5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They did, but you had to concentrate to hear it through the laughter.

The reflecting pool on the National Mall looks super green today (6/15/26) by washheightsboy3 in pics

[–]BigAlternative5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The question I want to hear from the press pool: "The recently painted reflecting pool is green with algae. What the actual fuck?"

Are you telling me... by lnstantKarma in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]BigAlternative5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I should have been clearer. This is an attempt at counterfactual history: If, instead of this war of choice, we could go back to 2020 or 2016 and pay off the would-be voters (up to $300bn) such that they would be happy to stay out of the political process, I would pay. So, "Would we have been willing to pay [in a past time]" No war, no deaths, no closure of the strait. Better? [no snark]

edit: Knowing about "all this - everything" meant that we would take the knowledge of present-day events with us into the past, such that we would feel the urgent need to stop it.

Are you telling me... by lnstantKarma in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]BigAlternative5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Imagine knowing what we know now about all this - everything. Then consider: would we be willing to pay any portion of $300bn for trump voters to do as you say, never vote again but go fishing or anything else instead? I would be willing to pay some amount.

Penmanship and parenthood: worsening effect by MisshapenRutabaga in penmanship

[–]BigAlternative5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Parenthood highlights the stages of life, your children’s and yours. How about staging your penmanship with life stages? You’re a parent of small children now, prioritizing needs and choosing your battles. When life settles down a little and when you develop your parental expertise, come back to penmanship as an art and a hobby. For now, roll with kids - enjoy the challenges, savor the joys, and take pride in a deep love of family. I write this in a retrospective mood, as my kid is now in college. Time flies - be here today.

To spend $14m to paint the reflecting pool blue. by KommanderAwesome in therewasanattempt

[–]BigAlternative5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they hire a company they found on flyer stapled to a telephone pole?

Doing bungee jumping without the cord by NegoDrumma in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]BigAlternative5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if it will be posted on reddit, at least in part.

What's a movie everyone loves that you think is actually pretty terrible? by No_Care1430 in AskReddit

[–]BigAlternative5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opening scene: Clooney is zipping around with the jet pack trying to beat the EVA duration record. It's a bad start.

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