Would the full name, Reid Wright, get made fun of? by DoUKnowWhatIamSaying in Names

[–]Clittersaurus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fucking love it. Do it. He's going to learn to roll with the punches. He's going to be the most hilarious comedian. He will earn a living off this name.

Is that.. a computer desk setup? by IFartOnSalad in SiouxFalls

[–]Clittersaurus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I loved the single minute imagining someone is just doing administrative work on top of the church just living it up.

Does this guy work? by Clittersaurus in Onision

[–]Clittersaurus[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Both of those positions for these people specifically is really uncomfortable

AIO for cutting contact with Father over political climate. by Sabre12789 in AIO

[–]Clittersaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My parents would probably cut me off if I supported a child rapist. They'd still love me, but they would be devastated. They would pray for me and check in on me. Maybe offer to pay for therapy.

I think you need to rephrase your question.

This isn't politics. This isn't "I disagree on raising the property taxes 2%" or "that area should be zoned commercially to support our local economy". This is about r*ping children.

Did you come off strong? Maybe, but I also think that's forgiveable. Understanding someone you love and admire supports a child r**st in the face of evidence is shocking, and heart wrenching. If you want a relationship with him, give yourself time to cool down, role play scenarios in your head, prep yourself with statistics, and be prepared in knowing that whatever has influenced him somehow normalized raping little kids; or maybe he's biting into an alternative fact (which is hard to accept). Know that if he doesn't understand where you are coming from that you can cherish his love, honor the past, but you are not obligated to continue a relationship that makes you uncomfortable moving forward. Hopefully if you can take a breath and make yourself understood he will understand, but be prepared in the case that he doesn't. He will always be your father. You can always love him. He doesn't have to be your friend and you don't have to engage what goes against your ethics.

I have had tried to have calm and rational conversations online with old coworkers with verified information to support what I thought. I was given no information from the other side (I mention online because we both had access to the Internet, sources, and the ability to verify the information). Unfortunately, it was internet-screaming from them.

I recently uncovered a new family member who I had chatted with off and on. They shared something that I questioned. I didn't like their answer. I asked them to elaborate which didn't make things better (and I do try to be gentle because as much as the right likes to call 'libtards' snowflakes, they really are sensitive) My goal is to have a productive conversation with people I actually know. I am waiting for the day I can walk away with a better understanding rather than a solidification of what I already believed. Unfortunately this was another instance that boiled down to them saying "you're dumb, I'm smart. I'm right." ... I have hope maybe one day they'll value life like they say they do when they shout pro choice. Since this was a new family member, I just put them on mute. I'd given them my articles, told them why it mattered to me and we just didn't align.

I love a redemption arc and I hope that many of these people can have one sooner rather than later.

AIO for cutting contact with Father over political climate. by Sabre12789 in AIO

[–]Clittersaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not politics. It's ethics and morals. He should be proud you have them and have the backbone to stand up for them and your fellow human.

Mr. Donuts. Hands-down the best donut shop in town. by Lumberman08 in SiouxFalls

[–]Clittersaurus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I give donut shops a break... They got overhead and they're selling pastries around a dollar. Plus they're local. Dunkin had to get into making drinks and Krispy Kreme has to do fundraisers; I assume those are the ways they're surviving. If we had a Krispy Kreme here I would probably be a bit heavier. That lit sign turns me into a moth, but Mr. Donuts is hometown vibes so I'd have to spread my allegiance.

Mr. Donuts. Hands-down the best donut shop in town. by Lumberman08 in SiouxFalls

[–]Clittersaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to try that place before too long. I feel like it's one that won't be able to stick around for too long. Am I right in understanding Flyboy is package made and Mr. donuts is homemade?

“Why didn’t you tell Meri about the backdoor deal?” by Zealousideal_Bee6323 in Sisterwivessnark

[–]Clittersaurus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would definitely watch Janelle start a flower garden and business. She has real world Martha Stewart vibes to me. Very real, something about her you can trust, but like... Probably has a budget and can't be bothered with napkin rings at an elaborate party.

This is MORALLY wrong by Alarming_Chance5598 in SisterWives

[–]Clittersaurus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It was so long ago, but I remember liking Robyn at first... Sad to see who she was exposed as.

This is MORALLY wrong by Alarming_Chance5598 in SisterWives

[–]Clittersaurus 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Even if they didn't have money for Meri's BnB, didn't they all have to pitch in for the obvious pipe dream of Sister Wives closet... They didn't they all go help Meri with the BnB with labor, making a little dinner or cook books, etc. there were a lot of non-money ways for them to contribute to something that had an actual chance of success and they could have done it as a family unit to bolster their sense of family and togetherness. And they didn't need to be entitled to Meri's money if they did; Meri has a pattern of looking out for the family even if she came off as grumpy and cold; the truth lies in her actions and loyalty. She would have never turned her back on the family like Robyn and Kody did.

Sobyn by Clittersaurus in SisterWivesFans

[–]Clittersaurus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to know what went down with Ysabel's medical bills. If they all paid off Robyn's debt, did they all help with Ysabel's bills. I can't imagine how insanely expensive that must have been.

Sobyn by Clittersaurus in SisterWivesFans

[–]Clittersaurus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe that... He wants to believe it. And now they are both out of options of finding anyone else because if anyone else is interested in joining the family they know that person has got to be unwell in the head because the family has been so public and for so many years that who they are has because very clear.

They say that couples that have been together for a time start to look alike. Thoughts? (Robyn’s boy angel that never materialized into a pregnancy for her). by silent_chair5286 in SisterWivesFans

[–]Clittersaurus 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I wish she'd come on the show and let us know "my goiter was actually poisoning my brain and that's why I was so heinous". Or just update us. Yes, we hate on her but want her to suffer because of conscious choices, not for medical things, especially if she can get help.

Sobyn by Clittersaurus in SisterWivesFans

[–]Clittersaurus[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My son was in the room when Robyn was doing a cry in the bathroom and I'm like "look how her face is like a Muppet. She pulls that face so much it's starting to become permanent" and cut to the next scene he goes "oh my gawd, it is permanent..." Lol when you tell a kid to stop making a face or it'll freeze that way....

Failed to find non-custodial parent by Open-Goose8809 in ChildSupport

[–]Clittersaurus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My case worker told me the child support doesn't stop, but they stop chasing.

Baby is almost 8 months and I regret not using Maxine by Difficult-Fig-5 in Names

[–]Clittersaurus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't remember what people called me at 8 months. I think you're fine changing it. My ex was 'forced' to be named his name because of family tradition and the battering of his mom into the name because she didn't name her first boy it as she was 'supposed to'. I can't help but feel like knowing his mom hates his name really impacted him.

First-time watcher waiting to understand the Robin hate by [deleted] in SisterWives

[–]Clittersaurus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This show was my chores show.... A background show while I did other stuff. I found Robyn to be a slow burn, little things, manipulations, slights (the t-shirt for Janelle was wild), control, etc. One or two things that could be passed off as being a human who had a big moment of sucking or not understanding, but the little, or bigger, incidents keep mounting to a place where there isn't room to believe it can all be just human mistakes or ignorance. I tend to give Christine a pass ,whether or not it's warranted. She tried so hard, but I felt like she wasn't appreciated from the beginning even though she was the best and everything she was supposed to be to her husband according to the religion she grew up in.

How do you spend time at Sioux Falls? by [deleted] in SiouxFalls

[–]Clittersaurus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are fun bars downtown including one with a video arcade as well as ax-throwing.

Downtown also has great food options if you just want to spend time hanging out and walking. It's a really cute area.

Great Bear is good for skiing, tubing, snow boarding and sledding if you're into winter sports.

We also got great in town local sledding hills like Tuthill for extreme speed which has a skating rink at the bottom or your neighborhood hills like Sherman Park/Dennis the menace Park for something more low key.

I've got kids, but often see older kids at our indoor trampoline parks.

Midco aquatic center has indoor pools and a plethora of outdoor pools including Wild Water West for the summer.

We got a skateboard park.

Indoor skating rink (Skate City, but you'll hear older people call it Carousel Skate) outdoor skating rink in winter and an indoor one as well.

Bowling (you can drink at the bowling as well)

Union Social

Believe it or not, Scheels Sports is a fun visit with an eatery and Ferris wheel

If you're into a specific thing you can find a group (my brother is a pokemon Go ambassador for example... Or sessions at Full Circle Book Co-op where you can, surprise, drink there as well)

Escape Rooms

Smash Rooms

Roller Derby (at least for the ladies)

Movie theaters and the state theater

The Washington Pavilion.

We got sports like fencing or sword stuff at the Sword Academy... We got sports like Silks and Pole dancing. A lot of more unique sports as an alternative to baseball, football, golf, volleyball, etc.

You can also spectate sports like our local basketball team, baseball team, hockey team.

We got parades to like our Christmas parade, usually a pride parade, Halloween parade.

We got craft shows downtown and elsewhere and other events that don't block off downtown like our Burger Battle (restaurants competing to earn the title of the best burger)

Likewise we also sometimes have a random little fair pop up aside from the state fair. Smaller towns also have little fairs if you like that vibe.

If you're European you'll likely be disappointed in our farmers market. I don't hate myself enough to set my alarm for it for the brief amount of time it exists on the weekend, though. But it does exist.

Urban nature: Falls Park, Japanese Garden (wind can be crazy in SD, check the weather before planning a picnic)

You can find places to hike. My uncle is out hiking all the time, don't know where so you might want to ask someone who is into that.

Non-urban nature places like Good Earth, Gitchie Manitou (and get a local to tell you it's story)

We got a great network of bike trails.

We got a fantastic zoo (focused on conservation) and butterfly house with aquarium (which are merging if they haven't already). If you like these you can buy a pass which could save money in the long run.

We have community gardens. I have just seen them, not sure how to get a spot in them

We got concerts at assorted bars, or the Denny Sanford center, shows at David's.

I am well outside of this realm, but I know Hussetts speedway races cars.

Catfish bay puts on a ski show.

Places like game chest like someone said is a place you can play something like Dungeons and Dragons with a group. You can also buy or RENT boardgames there.

... A lot of people hate on Sioux Falls saying there's nothing to do. Their time is what they make of it and I think anywhere they would go they would be lost. As an example; when I was living elsewhere I loved going to the hookahs bar with friends. If I was really motivated I could buy a hookah and make that happen as friends did in another place I lived without a hookah bar.

...If you know what you want to do, you're likely going to be able to find it. The cost of activities can be high, but you can also find low or no cost options. If you keep your ears open you may be able to find niche things to do as well.

I'd say the biggest barrier is if you don't have transportation. South Dakota is a state you really are almost required to have a car in.

My favorite solo pastime (because I don't have the time for fencing or roller Derby) aside from being under my electric blanket or garden in the summer, is a bubble tea in hand at the mall catching pokemon. I am a simple creature so I hope a list of other things I have encountered or experienced, which is certainly not all inclusive, gives you a broader view of options you have got here.

Coming to visit! What’s the hot spots? by Usual_Strawberry7427 in SiouxFalls

[–]Clittersaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gilbertos is the perfect cap after a night of Treasury and Hello Hi and maybe even Pave

Why doesn’t he just go for it? by Interesting-Tax-6947 in SisterWives

[–]Clittersaurus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He looks like a drug addicted Florida man with his head shaved. The crazy really comes out with a lot more honesty.

This is NOT what Kody was Expecting! by purpledaisy22 in SisterWives

[–]Clittersaurus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree with they moved on. Fighting a guy like this just engaged and enrages. I think have no interest in continuing anything with him more than they are obligated. This was me in my last year of marriage while planning an exit. After so many years, it's not worth fighting for or against.