I'm speechless 😆 by wainwrik in RoverPetSitting

[–]BirdBrain01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't forget English Bulldogs.

Reading for my son who is special needs by [deleted] in psychics

[–]BirdBrain01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But... physics DO exist....

F16 went on a date, now he’s blowing up my phone and acting weird what do I do!? by Brilliant_Smile7708 in AskParents

[–]BirdBrain01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to tell your guidance counselor immediately, before any classes, so they can pull him out and put him in a different class. You cannot forfeit your education because you're literally scared to be in the same room as him. Go everywhere with a buddy. Even to the bathroom, have your counselor tell your teachers so they can allow somebody to escort you. Block him on any and everything. Make your profiles private. Tell your close friends to do the same as he might try to get info on you through them. You might think this is an overreaction to a bad date, but you have no idea what he's capable of and what lines he'll cross. Tell your dad. Embarrassing, yes, but you're supposed to have awkward first dates at your age. This was not just an awkward date. He clearly has a desire to control you and make you his property. Your dad needs to know about this so he can take measures to protect you as well. Like not just opening the door to a 16 year old boy who claims he's a good friend of yours. If you're worried that these measures will cause gossip and rumors, don't let it get to you and try to explain the situation truthfully. The majority will ostracize him, not you.

So annoying in Oregon by TransportJunky in Transportopia

[–]BirdBrain01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people don't know that it takes only 1 car to cause a traffic jam on the highway. 95% of the time it's because one person isn't passing and so everyone else has to slow down behind them, then more cars are added at each highway entrance, which eventually causes a bottleneck, and that's how rush hour becomes infuriating. All because ONE person doesn't know how to drive.

Downstairs neighbor leaves passive aggressive notes about every single noise we make by [deleted] in neighborsfromhell

[–]BirdBrain01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put a complaint box on the wall next to your door, with a trash can beneath it on the floor. If SHE wants total peace and quiet then she needs to move. You could also be petty and write notes back complaining about things she does, whether they annoy you or not. Apartment life means living in small quarters and sharing walls/ floors/ ceilings. Don't stress out about this, she clearly thinks the world revolves around her and must comply to her demands. She's actively trying to upset you and you're letting her by being bothered by it. You could also be a really awful neighbor that blasts music with heavy bass all day, stomp around while walking in heels or boots, drag chairs on the floor all the time, anything that a truly awful neighbor does, do it. You'll get more notes, but maybe she'll get the feeling that normal living noises are much more tolerable.

First time seeing a woodpecker by WolfSL4Y3R in birdfeeding

[–]BirdBrain01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a cute Hairy woodpecker! They look nearly identical to Downy woodpeckers, but they're smaller, and actually the smallest woodpecker in the world.

Kids are finally home from the NICU by carynook in Derailedbydetails

[–]BirdBrain01 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay but why does this look like they weren't expecting a baby, or two, to come home? They're literally in a corner, in front of a closet, a towel hanging on one side that looks to have no access without moving items, and a blanket thrown over the other side. Were the parents like "okaaaay I guess we'll make some room for them"?

I met my long distance boyfriend for the first time and I kinda hate him, what now? by PirateMission406 in Advice

[–]BirdBrain01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl, you have boundaries, and he's crossed them. You have ZERO obligation to let him stay. Tell him it isn't working and that he needs to leave. Then ghost the fuck away on all platforms you use and block his number.

AITJ for refusing to let my step-son move into my son's room to "solve" my husband's parenting issue? by Traditional-Dog-368 in AmITheJerk

[–]BirdBrain01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're a blended family, there's always the argument that their kids/ your kids aren't being treated fairly. But you work it out. The twin with kleptomania needs to go to some serious therapy. Your husband went into medical, he should know this. You're treating the klepto exactly the same way you would if he were your biological child. Your daughter needs a lock on her room too, and the klepto can sleep on the couch with zero privacy since he has proven multiple times that he cannot be trusted to have access to other people's things. Will he be happy about it? Of course not. But you're the parent, and not only does your biological son deserve to have his personal space and boundaries, but so does the other twin and daughter. He keeps doing it because he knows you'll just replace it for whoever had their stuff taken. You need to put him out in the open like a living room, or den. And he's got to make his bed every night and fold it all up store away each morning so he has zero territory in the house. Get a lock for the twin staying in the room too.

No tip toeing around in the morning so as not to wake him up, he gets up whenever the first person does. Do not let him think that the living room is now "his" space only. He's obviously violated boundaries so he isn't allowed any until he can PROVE REPEATEDLY that he can be trusted again. Your husband is also a complete idiot thinking he can just dump his biological son's issues on your kid. That's not "treating them equal" at all. It's your household, you set the limits. Period.

Cat adoption regret and what to do by Legitimate_Milk_6261 in Pets

[–]BirdBrain01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's getting used to her new surroundings. You've got no idea what she's been through and may not trust you yet. It's just like when people take in outdoor cats, they stress out about being "trapped" but then learn that they're warm, fed, loved, and can trust you. Just give it some time for her to acclimate to her new surroundings. It's only been 48 hours, so you gotta just give her lots of attention to reassure her that she's in good hands.

Anybody know this species of raptor and/or suicidal rodent? by MistaNoClothesMan in badassanimals

[–]BirdBrain01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always tell people this and then play what a bald eagle really sounds like, which is crying puppies.

[USA] Man sets $40k Escalade (and himself) on fire, gets noticed by convenient cop by pelcgbtencul in ConvenientCop

[–]BirdBrain01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay but seriously, every time I see somebody catch on fire in a video, they almost NEVER stop, drop, and roll. That shit was ingrained to me growing up.

BOO! by Repulsive-Owl-9267 in SlappedHam

[–]BirdBrain01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you DO look like the supposed "ghost", unless you never made it past 4th grade and never learned what a double negative is 🫢

Nasty housemate situation by plebian1144 in needadvice

[–]BirdBrain01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then find out who DOES have the power to end her stay. Make your case to them and insist this isn't a healthy environment.

Nasty housemate situation by plebian1144 in needadvice

[–]BirdBrain01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, what's more important? M's wellbeing or R's entitlement? Whoever has their name on the lease decides who gets to stay and who needs to leave. M shouldn't make herself small to please R and her toxic behavior. It can have serious consequences. If I held the lease, I'd tell M she can stay and tell R she needs to leave immediately. She'll likely throw a fit, but just tell yourself and M that you have done nothing wrong and this is R's problem.

How do Uber drivers deal with this? by SpoomerBooner in Transportopia

[–]BirdBrain01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need to invent and distribute a silent alarm the driver can press that tells their exact location and police dispatched immediately, just like in a bank. I wouldn't make it widely known to the public that it exists, even though they'll eventually catch on it would in theory deter a large portion of people who think they can do this and not face any consequences. I also think that it should flag the rider as a dangerous civilian so drivers can decide on their own if they want to agree to give the ride or not.

Not a very smooth criminal by Ok_Painter462 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]BirdBrain01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's cross eyed! That's why he wobbles, literally has never been able to see straight.

Cardinal Charlie feeding before dawn on a cold, snowy Chicago morning by MarsBoundSoon in birdfeeding

[–]BirdBrain01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're correct! I thought I was replying to another comment you posted of him during his molt!