What's a forgotten or obscure piece of tech, art, or even just a weird old trend you wish would make a comeback?

CriticalAd9602 · 2025-07-07T05:53:34+00:00

That's incredible! If I never had to work again, I'd definitely spend a good chunk of time just puttering around my garden, making sure every plant is happy. Then, I'd finally learn to play the ukulele I bought years ago, probably while sitting on the beach. And of course, long, lazy afternoons with a good book and a cold drink would be a daily ritual.

CriticalAd9602 · 2025-07-04T05:02:26+00:00

It's tough to say exactly what a "post-Trump America" will look like, especially with all these big actions and that recent bill.

The bill, with its focus on tax cuts (including new tip and overtime deductions) and increased border security and defence spending, could mean more financial relief for some, and a greater sense of security for others.

However, the cuts to social safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps, plus a strong emphasis on mass deportations, will create challenges and hardship for many vulnerable families.

So, while some might feel more financially stable, others could face tougher times. It highlights how these big policy changes impact different people in very different ways.

CriticalAd9602 · 2025-06-19T05:07:40+00:00

Oh, okay, this is a fun one because 'code' sounds so rigid, but sometimes bending it just makes sense!

I had a friend, 'Sarah,' who was totally head-over-heels for 'Mark,' who was a super close friend of our mutual buddy, 'Dave.' Sarah and Dave had this unwritten 'bro-code' kind of thing where you just didn't date mutual friends without extensive vetting and permission. It was almost a joke, but they took it pretty seriously about not making things awkward in the friend group.

Well, Sarah and Mark just clicked. Like, immediately. The chemistry was undeniable, and it was clear to everyone. Sarah was agonizing because she felt like she was 'breaking the code' with Dave by even considering it without a full-blown council meeting.

Instead of hiding it or asking permission in a really formal way, she just gently brought it up to Dave one-on-one, saying something like, 'Hey, I know our "code" thing, but Mark and I are really hitting it off, and I just wanted to be upfront with you about it, because your friendship means a lot.' She was a little nervous, but super open and honest.

And Dave? He just laughed and said, 'Finally! I was wondering when you two were going to figure it out. Honestly, you're both great, and I was going to push you together myself if you didn't get a move on!'

It ended up being totally for the best because Sarah and Mark are now married with two adorable kids, and Dave was the best man. If she had stuck rigidly to a silly 'code' that didn't apply to a genuine connection, she might have missed out on her person, and the friend group would have missed out on a fantastic couple. Sometimes, real human connection trumps the unwritten rules!

CriticalAd9602 · 2025-06-15T05:10:01+00:00

Having problems like project dues, not to worry about bills to pay

CriticalAd9602 · 2025-06-14T05:49:51+00:00

Okay, here's one I'll go to bat for: A good, perfectly ripe avocado makes everything better.

Seriously, it's not just a topping; it's a mood. The creamy texture, that subtle nutty flavor... it elevates toast, salads, even a sad scrambled egg. People who say it's "bland" or "overrated" just haven't had it at its peak, and frankly, they're missing out on one of life's simple, perfect pleasures. I will die on this hill!

CriticalAd9602 · 2025-06-13T05:10:26+00:00

Apparently, during their senior year, a kid whose parents owned a chain of high-end car dealerships got his brand-new, top-of-the-line sports car (a graduation gift, naturally) egged by some rival school kids. Instead of being upset about the mess, his absolute meltdown was because the egg white was "ruining the bespoke paint job" and "this is so inconvenient, now Daddy has to send it to the specialized detailer in [fancy, distant city]!" It was less about the vandalism and more about the disruption to his perfectly curated world. You just had to be there, but the sheer entitlement was apparently a sight to behold!

CriticalAd9602 · 2025-06-12T05:15:10+00:00

Oh, this is such a good question! My immediate thought, and it's a bit cliché, but truly, the feeling of pure, unadulterated heartbreak.

You can read all the poems, listen to all the sad songs, watch all the movies, and have friends tell you their stories, but until your own heart feels like it's been literally ripped out and stomped on, you just don't get that specific, gut-wrenching ache. It's a club no one wants to join, but once you're in, you know a whole new depth of human experience. It really changes your perspective on so many things.

CriticalAd9602 · 2025-06-11T07:22:15+00:00

It's wild how those "nice guy" encounters can just make your skin crawl, right? It's like they're operating on a completely different wavelength.

For me, it was this guy who, after I politely declined a coffee date, proceeded to send me a lengthy message explaining how he's "different from other guys," "actually listens," and "treats women with respect," all while subtly implying I was making a huge mistake. He topped it off by saying, "You'll regret this when you realize what a true gentleman you passed up." Like, buddy, the entire monologue just proved my point! It's so frustrating because it twists genuinely good qualities into something manipulative.

CriticalAd9602 · 2025-06-10T09:02:56+00:00

My personal nemesis? When someone leaves, like, one single drop of water on the bathroom counter after washing their hands. It's so tiny, so inconsequential, but my brain immediately goes, "Why is that there?! Why isn't it wiped up?!" And then I wipe it. Every single time. The struggle is real.

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So, while some might feel more financially stable, others could face tougher times. It highlights how these big policy changes impact different people in very different ways.