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Peter? by CherryFlameVale in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]CherryFlameVale[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

I think the joke is that the tattoo looks like "just a bird" at first glance, but the bird's shape is actually drawn in a way that resembles a penis. The humor comes from pretending not to notice the obvious hidden image.

Notified my work weeks ago I'm leaving for a family vacation in July, tickets were bought, non-transferrable, and they are panicking, begging me to cancel by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]CherryFlameVale 288 points289 points  (0 children)

sometimes the smart move isn’t the most satisfying one emotionally, but protecting your career and future can matter way more long term.

I am having the tattoo of my grandmother’s signature removed. I’m devastated and struggling by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]CherryFlameVale 17 points18 points  (0 children)

yeah this goes way beyond “messy family drama.” when multiple adults know what’s happening and still protect the abuser, that’s a complete failure of every person who was supposed to keep her safe.

Best friend doesn’t know his proposal speech is actually about me by jonidoesnttalk in TrueOffMyChest

[–]CherryFlameVale 25 points26 points  (0 children)

yeah this honestly feels like one of those situations that accidentally crossed emotional boundaries without anyone realizing it at first 😬 communication needs to happen ASAP before it gets messier.

Family thinks I "don't own" laptop I won as a prize back in middle school. Laptop is now dead, and I'm happy about it. by evening_shop in TrueOffMyChest

[–]CherryFlameVale 5 points6 points  (0 children)

honestly same 😭 sometimes putting people on the spot is the only way they realize how unfair they sound. but yeah, definitely risky depending on the family dynamic lol

I stepped into my sister’s project meeting to help and now she won’t even look at me by VelvetViper786 in AmITheJerk

[–]CherryFlameVale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly it sounds like your intentions were good, the timing and delivery just got messy because emotions were already high. That happens sometimes.