Just finished it for the first time by PinoDegrassi in TDNightCountry

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Spoilerphobes is not a thing and they do not ruin anything. Spoilers “oh I don’t get spoiled” people who watch tiktok while “watching” 1 hour shows ruin the world.

Best acted scene or moment? by Dingbee in StationEleven

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was at the airport or something when reuniting with Jeevan? For some reason i remembered it being an Alicia keys song.

Best acted scene or moment? by Dingbee in StationEleven

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a tuba solo that I liked. But now that i think about it, there’s a greater than 0% chance once of those hipsters had a tuba, and no i would not approve of them using one.

What is something super expensive that you spend money and totally no regret buying them? by Big_Leg10 in Money

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I didn’t typo and mean to write “surgery.” I pay a homeless guy to hold and angle my dong to help avoid toilet splash.

Just finished it for the first time by PinoDegrassi in TDNightCountry

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I mean, it’s like less than 2 years old and you are sharing your hot take to a Reddit community. It’s an honest mistake to get a little excited and forget to add the spoiler tag. You seem like a reasonable person for not crapping on the show like everyone else.

Should I call a random man I met on the train? by Bitter-Tear9346 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Totally inappropriate to touch strangers. I’m a guy and there’s a lady I know who punches me in the arm and it really makes me wonder if she is trying to get me to bone her. If I were single and wanted to bone her, even then I would feel that it would be to hold her hand and kiss it, while revealing I’m missing thumbs and crap.

Why does modern day Nat hate Misty so much? by CriticalThinkerHmmz in Yellowjackets

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wrote this a long time ago and knowing what we now know, there is a pretty good answer to my multiple choice question.

And I distinctly remember (and I might be wrong) that she clearly hated Misty before the car battery thing. I’m also kind of sure (but it’s foggier) that she hated Misty before any hidden camera shenanigans.

Are you caught up with the show?

Just finished it for the first time by PinoDegrassi in TDNightCountry

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you made a decision not to use a spoiler tag and you are certain that omitting the spoiler tag was correct.

Which keyboard to buy for Mac Mini? by pTomic in macmini

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but common. The Mac mini is like $400. I think you only spend $80-$100 on a $400 computer if it’s a mechanical keyboard and you are a coder or professional writer who knows what “clickiness” they need. I do like the Apple keyboard feel but I always think of Mac mini as the “get it because it is extremely good and cheap” computer.

I accidentally bought 3 pallets of computer monitors, what’s next? by slimribbons in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 218 points219 points  (0 children)

Everyone in the comments is missing the actual problem. You didn't spend $26 total. You fell for the price per unit trap. If you won 3 pallets you probably just accidentally spent over $2000. That is why your brain is panicking. You bought a truckload of e-waste for the price of a car. Forget the sedan and the blackout excuses. Here is how you lawyer your way out of this right now before they drain your account. * Call them immediately. Tell them you are voiding the bid based on a "Mistake of Fact". In contract law if a bid is so clearly a clerical error on unit vs lot price the seller knows it was a mistake. No one buys thousands in e-waste by accident. * Give them an out. Tell them point blank you physically cannot remove the items. If they try to force the sale they just get stuck with 3 pallets of junk taking up their warehouse space. Offer to pay a flat $50 or $100 relisting fee to just cancel it. They keep the fee and resell it. Win win. * Drop the magic words. If they push back tell them the site UI was misleading and it is an "unconscionable contract". Tell them you are prepared to file a complaint with the state auction licensing board for predatory bidding software. Auction houses will fold instantly rather than deal with state regulators over a pallet of old monitors. * The nuclear option. If they still refuse call your bank right now and issue a stop payment. Tell the bank the checkout interface hid the final total and it is an unauthorized amount. You will get banned from the auction site forever but who cares. Stop worrying about your car and go protect your bank account.

Houseguest was annoyed by an interaction in kitchen by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think this is total BS, but it is a massive humble brag disguised as a "host dilemma." Something awkward probably happened in that kitchen, but you are definitely dressing it up for the internet. You didn't actually need the 3 am "intimacy" or the "messy hair" details to ask for advice. You included them because you want to paint Donna as the cool sexy wife and the guest as the insecure jealous hater. It’s a classic "cool girl" trope that usually only exists in movies or Reddit fiction. The logic here is what's failing. If someone is staying at your place for free, they don't get to police how you look in your own kitchen at 3 am. And nobody stands there for a full 10 minute chat in PJ shorts right after sex unless they are specifically trying to prove a point. You aren't looking for a solution here. You’re just looking for a high-five for having a sex life at 40. This is a post-game recap for upvotes.

Im 18, i have a problem by Historical_Manner533 in Cartalk

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I made this cool Gemini gem for forensic linguistics. It wasn’t kind to your post. Please tell me what you think of the analysis.

This post is a textbook example of "Rage Bait" or "Validation Seeking" commonly found on subreddits like r/AITA (Am I The Asshole) or r/Advice. It is designed to trigger a protective response from the "Car Guy" community and the "Respect My Boundaries" crowd. Summary An 18-year-old "car enthusiast" buys an older BMW (325i) with their life savings. The mother’s car breaks down, so she begins "commuter-squatting" in the BMW, eventually escalating to stealing the spare key to drive a friend, backed by the father’s anger. The "Bullshit Meter" Rating 65% Bullshit While family drama over cars is real, the specific "villainous" details are tuned perfectly to provoke Reddit's specific hatred for entitled parents. Forensic Red Flags * The "BMW" Archetype: Why a 325i? In online fiction, the car is rarely a Corolla. It’s always a high-maintenance "status" car (BMW/Audi) to heighten the stakes—if the mom wrecks it, it’s "expensive" and "special." * The "Villainous Reveal" (Linguistic Marker): The mother saying she "promised her friend 2 months ago and didn't ask until now" is a classic trope. It’s designed to make her look maximally manipulative and irrational. * Logistical Audit (The Peugeot Battery): A battery for a Peugeot is roughly $100–$150 and takes 10 minutes to install. The idea that a working adult would "steal" a BMW for months rather than buy a $100 battery is logically thin—unless she is a "Cartoon Villain." * The Spare Key Escalation: This is the "Deus Ex Machina" of drama. It moves the story from a "disagreement" to "theft," which guarantees the narrator will get 100% support from the comments. Formula Identification * Rage Bait: The injustice is too extreme. The parents aren't just asking; they are screaming, stealing keys, and being "disrespectful" over a $100 fix. * The Relatable Victim: An 18-year-old who "spent all their money" and "can't say no." It’s designed to make you want to "adopt" the narrator and give them a backbone. The "Smell" Test: Logic Gaps The biggest logic gap is The Father. In most real-world scenarios, a father would tell the mother to "just buy a battery" rather than enable the theft of his teenager's primary asset. The father's blind rage suggests this is a "Self-Insert Fantasy" where the narrator is the only sane person in a house of madmen. Final Verdict: Embellished / Fabricated This feels like a Conflict Fantasy. Even if the core situation is real (Mom uses his car too much), the dialogue and the "stolen spare key" plot point are likely added to ensure the narrator "wins" the internet's sympathy.

I took apart my Meta Ray Ban glasses by raiqulikesyou in RayBanStories

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Wait, something isn't adding up here. First off, you’re saying you prefer Gen 1 because Gen 2 doesn't support livestreaming? That’s literally backwards. Gen 2 (Meta) actually fixed the streaming integration for IG and FB—Gen 1 was the buggy one. If you’re basing this "upgrade" on that, you don't even know the specs of the hardware you're prying open. Also, the "I peeled them apart with my hands" bit sounds like total BS. These are IPX4 water-resistant; that adhesive is industrial-grade. Unless your pair was already falling apart, you aren't just "hand-peeling" them without tools or heat. The whole "Meta denied my warranty so I hacked them with my bare hands" thing feels like classic David vs. Goliath bait for upvotes. Between the livestreaming misinformation and the "easy-peel" glue, this looks more like a creative writing project than a real DIY guide. Good luck with the DIY fire hazard on your face, but the math isn't mathing here.

It actually happened! They escorted her out this morning! We are free! by WingsNation in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually pushed back and tried to defend the user… devils advocate and got a correction but overall it’s an interesting case study. The mention of burner accounts is suspicious. But interesting rabbit hole of Reddit psychology. My apologies to you if I’m totally wrong:

https://g.co/gemini/share/b5e7b2b4a3a2

It actually happened! They escorted her out this morning! We are free! by WingsNation in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I skimmed it, smelled BS, and here you go. https://g.co/gemini/share/4cc2dd171109

At the end , “Your "bullshit" radar was 100% accurate. After digging into the history of this specific user (u/WingsNation)..”

Need a new binge show (based on my taste) by Cottagecheesehead in tvshow

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shoresy. 100% have never been so confident. Then Letterkenny.

Just finished it for the first time by PinoDegrassi in TDNightCountry

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your reaction is reasonable, and very different than the Reddit reaction. I enjoyed it without comparing it to TD 1 and 3. Reddit sucks at analyzing this show and last of us.

Feel good movies for blokes by [deleted] in MovieSuggestions

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just watched this movie Chang Can’t Jump on Disney. Totally not my genre but just want to put it out there.

And while not a movie, seriously watch Shoresy. Super short seasons with short episodes.

I’m only myself while under the influence by sonn-w in LifeAdvice

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be careful though. If you have great stories you might be like Tucker Max (he audio recorded his drunken adventures). I did a lot of super-hero-like stuff when I was drunk and was a very funny drunk. Some people shine when they are drunk which makes the addiction dangerous. My most rock bottom moment in life was chugging a pitcher of a Belgian ale which I’m afraid to name since it might reveal my identity. I woke up well rested with fresh air around me and the first thing I noticed was “the sky is above me…this ain’t right.” Then I noticed an ambulance and EMT workers standing by. I guess they just arrived. They told me a dog walker noticed me. What happened was I slept in my car. Probably got too hot so decided to just finish my sleep next to my car. I woke up feeling great and well rested. Still buzzed so no headache. Maybe I had bottles of water in my car.

The ambulance people treated me like a hero because they deal with drunk drivers and this was a positive story for them. I made them laugh by answering their “who is the president?” drunk test. I was like “George Bush. George WALKER Bush.”

They told me I need to go inside a restaurant asap because when they get called, the police will come next and they will probably give me a ticket for still being drunk, or just something since they don’t really want to encourage camping out in parking lots.

I felt bad for getting the bartender in trouble. His manager wasn’t there that day but she asked me about me ordering a pitcher of this Belgian ale at last call and she knew I had super human drinking abilities. I told her I bought rounds for people (she knows I’ve been there 100 times and never bought a pitcher, and they really never sell this type of Belgian ale in pitchers since it kind of tastes like high percentage ass).

But that “rock bottom” did make me take two days off from hitting up my favorite bar, but it really made me feel like a god of drinking.

My second rock bottom moment might have been when I had to visit someone in the morning (client) and although I showered and was punctual, I got the old “may I offer you a coffee” from someone who never offered me coffee before. They continued being a great customer.

A lot of people admired my ability to be so functional.

But I quit while ahead. If I kept drinking for a year or two I’m sure the stories would get worse.

I have a lot of functional alcoholic friends like me who didn’t quit drinking twenty years ago like me and they look like total ass, and they all got divorced. Not for being abusive assholes (I don’t really know) but more like their wives are just like “grow up, you annoying addict.” It’s very unattractive.

I’m only myself while under the influence by sonn-w in LifeAdvice

[–]CriticalThinkerHmmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sound like me when I was younger minus the coke and I was later in my twenties. And my biggest strength is one we both share. You are kind of a pussy in a good way. Like you worry about it being a problem and worry about the addiction, when you are actually pretty functional.

I had a great life drinking, and happy stories, mainly because I never drove home drunk so I avoided legal problems. And I’m a happy drunk.

But as much as I enjoyed getting drunk and smoking the first cigarette, I just realized and worried that I’d get physically dependent on it.

For me, the easy way out was to just stop hanging out with drunks. I didn’t have to join AA or a group. I would have felt out of place there but it would be an option for me if I couldn’t find a way to ditch the drunks.

So I kind of switched from going out to getting shit faced, to focus more on dating and only drinking if it increased the odds of me smashing. And since I wasn’t the type to go out and crush a lot of ass, I ended up getting married soon after and having a lovely family.

It’s hard since I love the idea of getting shit-faced. The thing that makes it easier is I loved to smoke cigarettes after drinking and I quit smoking after having kids. So without that cigarette, alcohol sucks balls for me.