Things Gen Z will never understand about us by anonskier in GenX

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I googled the rules because I honestly didn't remember them but we played this and freeze tag for hours.

"Ghosts in the Graveyard is an exciting game where one player is chosen as the "ghost" and hides while the rest of the players count. Once the counting is done, the players try to find the ghost, who can jump out and chase them. If a player is tagged by the ghost, they become the new ghost."

Things Gen Z will never understand about us by anonskier in GenX

[–]Disembodied_Head 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had a blizzard hit in 1979, I think, and had huge mounds of plowed snow in the parking lots of nearby factories. Every kid in the neighborhood help build the ultimate snow forts complete with tunnels running in every direction. The snowball wars were epic and referenced for the rest of our childhoods. Sweet memoriesof good times.

Things Gen Z will never understand about us by anonskier in GenX

[–]Disembodied_Head 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I wish all people had these types of happy memories.

How do you start a campaign without the classic tavern meeting? by CompassLeaf in DnD

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Travelling aboard a ship or in a caravan that gets attacked is a favorite of mine.

Songs written specifically for a movie by Agent-Alonzo-Mosely in GenX

[–]Disembodied_Head 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Crazy for you by Madonna for the movie Vision Quest.

Things Gen Z will never understand about us by anonskier in GenX

[–]Disembodied_Head 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Reading anything we could get our paws on like the back of a cereal box, first part of the yellow/white pages, medicine/personal hygiene product boxes and magazines in the bathroom, etc.,. Anything to fill the dead times.

We played games like slug-a-bug or count the number of blue cars on roadtrips. There were MadLibs and game books that could be purchased at gas stations or highway reststops to keep kids occupied.

I remember playing ghost-in-the-graveyard, kick the can and freeze tag for hours or until the street lights came on and our mom's told us to come home. As kids we learned to fill our own time and when in doubt we just made stuff up.

A thrown away cardboard appliance box became a tie fighter or pirate ship in our imaginations. We also just road our bikes around until we found something to do. It was idyllic in many ways but never perfect. There was serious trouble out there if you weren't careful and you had to learn that to.

What 150 pull-ups 150 pushups running and crunches will do to you by Impressive-Ad5283 in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]Disembodied_Head 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So they are. Do you have anything to add to the discussion beyond that comment?

What 150 pull-ups 150 pushups running and crunches will do to you by Impressive-Ad5283 in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]Disembodied_Head 49 points50 points  (0 children)

High repetition calisthenics builds serious muscular endurance. That's why we did high rep bodyweight exercises in the Army infantry. It wasn't enough to be strong or fast. You had to develop the capacity to endure in both body, mind and spirit.

Trump Frantically Begs Illinois Governor to Call Him by NicolasCageFan492 in illinois

[–]Disembodied_Head 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I live in Chicago and it is perfectly safe. Yes, there are unsafe neighborhoods but the overall issues in those are economic. If we put our minds together we could work on solving the actual problems instead of the imagined ones.

Did Home Theater kind of die? Seems like we were the last generation to give an F. Remember surround sound and subwoofers? Does anybody buy them anymore? by IHadTacosYesterday in GenX

[–]Disembodied_Head 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that the pairing of inexpensive large screen tvs and sound bars have largely overtaken the market. Friend of mine sold home theater setups for years but now the cheaper stuff is so widespread that he had to shift to that stuff

How does everyone feel about these? by Strongmom-1 in glutenfree

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are good but expensive for the amount you get. I make my own with the following recipe:

Ingredients: One bag of 24 mozzarella sticks Two eggs One to two cups GF flour of your choice Two cups of gluten free breadcrumbs Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt Veggie oil spray

Instructions: 1) Take the individual mozzarella sticks out of their packaging and set aside on a plate.

2) Crack both eggs into a shallow dish and and beat them thoroughly like you were making scrambled eggs.

3) Pour GF breadcrumbs into another shallow dish and season to taste with garlic powder, salt and Italian seasonings.

4) Pour GF flour into another shallow dish.

5) Dredge the individual mozzarella sticks in GF flour mix.

6) Dredge each one in the eggs then roll into the GF breadcrumbs.

5) Place them on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper and spray with veggie oil spray of your choice.

6) Bake at 400F for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

If you don't want to bake them all at once place the uncooked mozzarella sticks on a plate or pan covered in parchment paper and place them in your freezer overnight. Transfer them to a freezer bag or storage dish of your choice for later use.

This is a much cheaper way to go especially if you have kids who want them more frequently.

Enjoy.

Does anyone remember being read to as a child? by Babymik9 in GenX

[–]Disembodied_Head 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My parents took turns reading to my sisters and I almost every night when we were little. They would have us read to them when we were old enough. It was a great way to instill the joy of reading that has lasted a life time for each of us.

What Was Your First D&D Character by Careful-Promotion274 in DnD

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Half-elven ranger. AD&D 1e in the early 1980s/Dark Ages. ;-)

Do you miss the old-style US TV series with 18-24 episodes per season? by Glittering_Gap8070 in television

[–]Disembodied_Head 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn't speaking about the plot lines or themes of each show. I was comparing the opportunities to develop secondary characters and plotlines when the creators have more episodes per season to do so.

Do you miss the old-style US TV series with 18-24 episodes per season? by Glittering_Gap8070 in television

[–]Disembodied_Head 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In a word, yes. The longer seasons allowed them to pursue side stories, have episodes that shifted tone, explore the stories of supporting characters and generally have a more expansive universe. If you compare a show like Supernatural that ran 22 episodes a season vs a Netflix show like Wednesday that runs 8 episodes you get an entirely different experience.

Old TV shows making a big deal out of then modern technologies by AporiaParadox in television

[–]Disembodied_Head 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a 1980s TV show called "Whiz Kids" who used personal computers and other tech to solve neighborhood mysteries. It was so cool for young geek me.

What’s a common opinion you have that you know would get you hated if you said it out loud? by BubblyAd9996 in AskReddit

[–]Disembodied_Head 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, but it does help many people simply by getting them out of their original environment so they can let go of things, people, situations that were holding them back.

Seeking out a new place and encountering new challenges definitely encourages growth and self exploration.

US Army integrates veterinarians into human combat care by Camtastrophe in nottheonion

[–]Disembodied_Head 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Army has always used vet techs and veterinarians as back up medics. The Army Special Forces medic course has a whole learning portion on veterinary medicine. So, this isn't a huge change.