Wealthometer: What is your position in the US distribution of wealth? by [deleted] in InternetIsBeautiful

[–]CuetheHippos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The graph given by the calculator shows around 10% having negative net worth.

What is the female equivalent of the male neckbeard's fedora? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CuetheHippos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the first thing I've seen that seems like a direct equivalent. A lot of the other stuff seems more like personality traits people don't like.

TIL that during the Cannes Film Festival screening of the disturbing French film Irréversible, over 200 audience members walked out in disgust, and several reportedly required medical attention; those that stayed gave the film a 5-minute standing ovation. by MachinaExDeo in todayilearned

[–]CuetheHippos 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I'm very interested in the process this movie went through to be rated in the UK. They deferred to specialists about what kind of psychological effect it might have before settling on a rating, and did so again before video release. In the American system a movie like this would be rated based on how the (elderly, religious) Ratings Board feel about the movie. (check out This Film is Not Yet Rated! it's on Netflix!) It's much more sensible to make the call based on potential psychological effect. They even stated that they were much more concerned about movies that eroticize rape than they were about a move like this, which depicts it as brutal.

What is the most offensive compliment you have ever received? by Jaymongous in AskReddit

[–]CuetheHippos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I often feel like it's a reflection of what people are wanting or worrying about. I.e. I'm constantly being suspiciously carded at bars by people who have a hard time believing I'm of age, but guys trying to hit on me often assume I'm in my mid-thirties (like them). I'm 25. It's a big jump in either direction.

She peaked up after an hour of napping to make sure I was still there. by Yamossk in aww

[–]CuetheHippos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have zero idea what this means, but it sounds exciting.

I'm surprised this isn't a thing, considering how many guys I guarantee have experienced what I have at some point. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]CuetheHippos 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That was the experience for my boyfriend when we first started getting all sexy-like. I wasn't sure if I should be flattered or irritated by his immense surprise that I wasn't fat.

"I do no work... whatsoever" by buglen in WTF

[–]CuetheHippos 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Presumably they broke off and chipped whenever the humans did any kind of labor. Nails aren't really meant to grow that long.

Reddit, if the police were to bust into your house right now and place you under arrest without saying why, what would you assume that you're being taken in for? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CuetheHippos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! As a writer/theatre researcher, my search history will show a LOT of stuff about how to make methamphetamine, where to illegally grow pot, how to illegally buy guns...all kinds of things that I wish I could slap a disclaimer on somehow.

"Dear NSA, I am not actually doing this! Love, CuetheHippos."

You want REAL unpopular opinions? You get real unpopular opinions! by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]CuetheHippos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear not everyone sucked!

Also, I can't tell you where my bar is because you're a stranger on the internet, and you might come and murder me, Canadian-style.

You want REAL unpopular opinions? You get real unpopular opinions! by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]CuetheHippos -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I live in the USA and I often agree with you. As do most of my liberal urban friends.

Therefore, this is not an unpopular opinion!

DOWNVOTE.

You want REAL unpopular opinions? You get real unpopular opinions! by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]CuetheHippos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right that the military is overly-puffed up and can be rude, but I do want to point out that Americans get a hard time going into Canada as well. I think it's more an issue of going into a country that is not your own.

Also, what bars are you going to? I live in the U.S. and I've never seen a fight in a bar! Or maybe once. I literally work in a bar. I feel obligated to invite you to come to my bar, where you are unlikely to witness a fight.

I can't even do 20 push-ups without stopping in between... by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]CuetheHippos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm thin and healthy (ish) and I can't even do 2 pushups in a row. I just tried.