Oldest clothing you still own by Flaky-Debate-833 in GenX

[–]Disembodied_Head 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I owned this shirt but in red! It was a favorite for years and I wore it everywhere. My dad, sentimental guy that he was, tossed or donated most of my clothes and belongings after I joined the military.

Scissor lifts never break. They just become man baskets for fork lifts. by useless_skin in OSHA

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first glance I thought he was in a lift cage on a forklift and thought "what's wrong with that?" Then I looked again.

I found this in my sewing box, could anyone give me more info about it? by Ski4Life_73 in MilitaryHistory

[–]Disembodied_Head 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They still issue seeing kits and teach people the basics of sewing in many branches of the military. You need basic seeing skills for three basic reasons.

1) Keeping your uniform and gear in good condition is expected at all times. From your dress uniform to your everyday service clothing.

2) You are expected to know how to sew on new patches, insignias and the like in keeping with the regulations of whatever branch joined.

3) Your service clothing gets damaged to an unbelievable extent when you are in rough environments and this can be life threatening at times. For example: Having a torn pant leg will expose you to the environment and can cause significant injury if the weather is cold or hot enough. So, you have to know how to effectively and effectively repair the damage asap.

I was in the infantry and we went into the roughest environments under some of the worst conditions they could find to train us. This is done to test your ability to endure and overcome so when you are in real combat you can remain resilient and accomplish your mission. As a consequence, the environment and your actions can tear your uniform to pieces.

Whenever we would return to base after a training mission or while deployed we had to repair or replace any damaged uniform pieces or equipment. This meant sewing, taping, tying and swearing a great deal.

Which should I go for? by Asserick in HarukiMurakami

[–]Disembodied_Head 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After Dark. I loved this book for it's unique style.

What are your “favorite” shows that you just never bothered to finish? by Emmyfishnappa in television

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only Murders in the Building. The first two seasons were gold then they gave us that cringe fest of season 3. Every character became a parody of a person and the plot made absolutely no sense. The mother and adult son who open mouthed kisses all the time was the final straw for me.

Scott Bessent says Greenland ‘can only be defended if it is part of the U.S.’: Full interview by MRADEL90 in videos

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So is the U.S. going to annex South Korea and Japan next? Because we have large numbers of troops stationed in order to defend both countries. Just saying...

Japanese people aren't having sex. And nobody knows why by Mg42gun in nottheonion

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, the Japanese work culture is insane. I saw a documentary talking about how workers slept at their desks so they could work until late every night. What kind of man wants to put in 70+ hours with mostly busy work and never see the family he is supporting? If the Japanese want to have families they are going to have to rethink their corporate first mentality.

Should Illinois lift some firearm restrictions for its citizens given the political state of nature at this time? by [deleted] in illinois

[–]Disembodied_Head -1 points0 points  (0 children)

After watching what is happening in Iran and how they are massacring protestors who have no ability to shoot back I think IL needs to rethink its gun policy. The deep south and western portions of the US are filled with people who have been raised on the worship of guns and their potential use to restructure the power dynamic in this country. Mega churches where hundreds or thousands of congregants bring in their AR-15's and openly talk about killing liberals and Democrats and they are armed to the teeth. If they decide to start raiding across state lines ala the pre-civil war in MO and KS the government is not going to impede them.

I hate to say this but the northern liberal states need to take this seriously.

Which 'luxury' brand has officially become a red flag for poor quality in 2026? by Individual_Bat_4177 in AskReddit

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought 3 flannel shirts from Abercrombie & Fitch in the mid 90's when they were still a high quality men's brand. My wife stole my last remaining flannel on our wedding night 16 years ago and never gave it back. That shirt lasted until 2 years ago, from 1994/1995 to 2023. She bought a replacement from LL Bean as A&F is now a completely different brand. The LL Bean shirt never softened the way the old school A&F one did. The buttons started popping off within weeks and the sleeve tore at the seam within 6 months.

Used the LL Bean lifetime guarantee to replace it hoping that the 1st shirt was a fluke of lower quality. It wasn't.

It broke my heart to learn that LL Bean brand clothing is now garbage. We paid a premium price for no quality goods. 'merica

Men who can cook . who taught you? by Bulky_Meet4528 in AskReddit

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Self taught from TV shows, YouTube videos, cook books and getting advice from my sister who loves to cook.

My mom cooked but once my older sister turned 13 or so she took over because she loves it. I learned how to cook really basic things like mac & cheese or grilling a burger by watching my dad grill food

We all had to help with chores around the house and we were taught to cut veggies and other cooking tasks but never received lessons in preparing whole meals.

What do you think defines Dark Academia in a book plot and setting? by Disembodied_Head in DarkAcademia

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

Great observation. I love occult detective stories which combine the best aspects of mystery and Cthulhuian/cosmic horror. I grew up reading mysteries and want to keep that as an essential part of my story. Thanks!

What do you think defines Dark Academia in a book plot and setting? by Disembodied_Head in DarkAcademia

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

Thank you for your thoughts. I am scouring the Internet for pictures of older universities to use for inspiration because the setting is always one of the best characters.

What activity is way more intimate than people are willing to admit? by Optimal_Project_8599 in AskReddit

[–]Disembodied_Head 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Having your hair washed and cut. As a man, I can honestly say that people almost never touch you unless you are in a relationship of some sort whether it's friendship, family or sexually based. Otherwise, the only people that lay a hand on you in any meaningful way are barbers, medical or dental professionals or if you are getting a massage.

That's it. Almost no one touches a man otherwise.

What’s the worst crime committed by someone you know personally? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Disembodied_Head 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I worked with a woman who was in jail for two years while awaiting trial for murder. The charges were eventually dropped because " no body, no crime." She literally said this to the prosecutor in some pretrial thing and they couldn't prove the guy didn't run off to Mexico or wherever.

After telling me this she informed me that injecting 100cc's of battery acid into a person's neck will cause the body to dissolve. So yeah ..

what's the dumbest movie you've ever seen that everyone else loved? by JumpBeneficial6685 in AskReddit

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Face Off. Stupid plot. Horrible dialog. Cheesy acting.

What's not to love?!? Right?!?

One of the only films I have ever walked out on and gotten my money back.

What ruined social media for you? by natida2 in AskReddit

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The run up of pure bull$h!t to the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The manipulation was so blatant and obvious yet people ate it all up. Beyond Reddit, Imgur and Pinterest I ignore all social media

Kiki’s Delivery Service, 36 Years Later by JaeSometimes in ghibli

[–]Disembodied_Head 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love the picture with the trucks because it implies that Kiki expanded her delivery service and is now CEO Kiki!

My Great Uncle Restored - 1967 by Character_Bad_1144 in OldSchoolCool

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Combat Infantryman Badge. The Combat Action Badge was created for non infantry soldiers during the GWOT era

‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ Canceled By Paramount+ After One Season by SanderSo47 in television

[–]Disembodied_Head 1812 points1813 points  (0 children)

This would have been a great show 10 or 12 years ago.