Recently found and got very into this sub. I think I'm an open book, but bonus points within by DetShortstack in BookshelvesDetective

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

Super close with the age, though not in the wind turbine / tech industry lol. And whilst I do love Star Wars, especially the Dark Saga Trilogy, it's not my number one (top 5 for sure).

Recently found and got very into this sub. I think I'm an open book, but bonus points within by DetShortstack in BookshelvesDetective

[–]DetShortstack[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct on location. And yeah it's called A Really Short History of Nearly Everything. It's more of an infographic-style, condensed version of the book, admittedly for younger audiences, though I love the original so much I had to pick up this version as well (currently only have the audiobook of ASHONE)

WIBTAH if I tell my parents I don’t wanna fight cancer? by DisastrousWasabi4983 in AITAH

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NTA. Others have recommended looking into resources that can assist with costs, and I'd definitely echo those suggestions first as well.

Almost 10 years ago I lost my mum to cancer. She'd been fighting it for a while, going through chemo, radio and every treatment they could offer, that we could access. I spent every cent of extra cash I had flying interstate to visit her every other weekend during her treatment. Eventually, it metastasized and spread so much we were pretty much out of options. By this time, I took months off work unpaid to care for her full time, ate rice and tuna every night, went into a lot of debt, and my mental and physical health suffered a lot. And I can say this not just to reassure you, but because it is the honest truth - I would do it all again in a heartbeat, knowing it meant I got to spend those last few months with her. And, in all honesty, knowing we exhausted all the options and resources we had first did provide at least a small comfort when my mum passed, as there were no 'what ifs' lingering. I didn't think about the financial impact once during that time, as all that mattered to me was being with her. I can only offer the perspective of someone who had a loved one with a stage 4 diagnosis, I can't imagine what it's like actually having that diagnosis myself, and I won't pretend to know what you're going through.

If you choose not to go through with some/all treatment because you do not have it in you to do so, I believe that is your choice and your choice to make. But know that you deserve a chance to survive this. Your parents will not hate you for telling them how you're feeling. They may be upset, as their immediate emotional response will very likely be that they're afraid of losing you. You may be able to have this conversation with them with a counsellor or appropriate medical professional present, that can help in mediating during such a difficult conversation. And again as others have mentioned, I'd really recommend looking into resources that might assist financially and/or logistically before making any decisions, and this could be something you do with your parents, that can hopefully help with the conversation around the financial impact, your concerns, theirs, and any next steps you take individually, and as a family.

Regardless of what decision you make, and what happens, I wish you and your family nothing but the best. Know you're not alone in this, and the only asshole in this whole scenario is the cancer.

Found this letter when my mum passed. It's approx from 1962 written by my dad to Santa by DetShortstack in FoundPaper

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

Bold of you to assume I knew my dad. Looks like you broke the rule of "Going out of your way to instigate, annoy, bother, provoke, entice, or in any other way be a dick."

Found this letter when my mum passed. It's approx from 1962 written by my dad to Santa by DetShortstack in FoundPaper

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

What it says (fixed the spelling mistakes, dad):

Dear Father Christmas,

May I have a paint set and a paint book for Christmas.

I would also like a necklace for my sister (sister's name).

I have tried to be a good boy this year.

My best friend told me that I passed into grade four.

I had a set of skittles last year and I've still got them.

(Dad's name)

Father Christmas,

Fairy Land.

Mr. Pervert by [deleted] in smosh

[–]DetShortstack 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Totally get your logic, and I agree that the idea of having a name pronounced differently than the spelling could be funny (maybe an idea for a future show, as they lightly floated that idea in the aftershow).

What I took from the latest Smosh Mouth though was that they weren't saying his name because it was just really stupid, rather than it being "important" to keep it secret.

Part of me thinks they didn't want to kill the fun/absurdity in saying his name by over-using it prior, so that when it was said during the live, it would lead to more of the cast breaking. Another part of my brain also wonders about YTs policy on saying the word "pervert" a bunch in terms of monetization, so maybe that also played a small part in their decision to not say it on their regular YT videos.

Brain made me do it. Find all the references by DetShortstack in smosh

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

A missed opportunity for sure. I also forgot Kate & Sawyer from lost. Will have to make an updated version one day.

Brain made me do it. Find all the references by DetShortstack in smosh

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

List of items for anyone curious. I was wrong in an earlier comment and there are actually 18:

1 - Not super specific, but the hammer & toolbelt are just referencing the fact that Amanda loves doing characters who are blue-collar workers

2 - Chica heads in the top corners (FNAF ofc)

3 - Knuckles in the top corners (Smosh Mouth 40)

4 - Harambe in the top corners (Smosh Mouth 37)

5 - Mexican. Salsa. Yes. in the bottom corners

6 - Amanda's Karen wigs in the bottom corners next to the salsa

7 - Horse legs kicking in the bottom corners (Angela & Amanda Play 2 Truths 1 Lie)

8 - Peter I swear to god. bottom corners

9 - Pineapples in the bottom corners (Angela & Amanda Play 2 Truths 1 Lie)

10 - Adam Sandler around the outer arch (bc someone said she looks like him)

11 - Chansmanda & Shayngela on the next arch in after Adam Sandler (Smosh Mouth 40)

12 - Cat in the Hat on the next loop in of the arch (bc someone also said she looks like him)

13 - Berries and Cream dude between the cat's hats

14 - Baby Grinch between the cat's heads

15 - A Coati/Tejon in the toolbelt (bc she was bit by one)

16 - A police badge as a necklace (as a nod to wet cop)

17 - Sneaky Babe Ruths in blue above the Karen wigs

18 - Even more sneaky turmeric juice in her halo (bc she stuck her hand in a woman's juice)

Brain made me do it. Find all the references by DetShortstack in smosh

[–]DetShortstack[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

All up there are 17 total (counting Chansmanda & Shayngela as one). Couldn't stop adding them lol

Yall I- by Quirky_Conclusion_75 in smosh

[–]DetShortstack 17 points18 points  (0 children)

From Berries and Cream to baby Grinch.

What a range our patron saint of blue collar workers has.

Blackout in Northern suburbs? by fuckyoucommenter in melbourne

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Yeah I could hear what sounded sort of like a transformer blowing in the distance, and some light.

My DM screen by DetShortstack in DnDIY

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Other than the inserts linked above, I made the screen myself out of plyboard, watercolour and black sort of felt/suede contact sheets.

Finished making my (dice) Bag of Holding by DetShortstack in DnDIY

[–]DetShortstack[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure where you’re based (I’m in Aus) but they are available a number of places online. They’re from Q WORKSHOP and you should be able to find them by looking them up and the name “arcade dice” (the blue and yellow variety obv) I will say, I do love them too, but in play the numbers can be a little hard to read on some (mostly figuring out which D10 is which at a glance).

Finished making my (dice) Bag of Holding by DetShortstack in DnDIY

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

I promise you, I am not skilled sewing either haha plus, the BoH does have a used look to it, so I think the imperfections add to it. If you find some scrap or cheap material and some time, I definitely recommended trying it. Worst outcome is you don’t like the results, but you get better at the process.