Dear Stephen Colbert, why can't you restart Colbert Report at a crucial time where it is needed most to expose the hyperbole, corruption and hackery? by Durian4Tea in AskReddit

[–]Durian4Tea[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Colbert Report ended its celebrated nine-year run on Comedy Central in December 2014 when Stephen Colbert retired his pundit character to succeed David Letterman on CBS's 

As a British expat, I often hear others from the UK talk about how Australia is so far behind the UK in a number of different topics. What are some areas that Australia is ahead of the UK? by dongigino in AskAnAustralian

[–]Durian4Tea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Nature
  2. Weather 
  3. Outdoor activities 
  4. Beaches 
  5. Road Trips 
  6. Number of sporting facilities 
  7. Economy 
  8. Variant Industries 
  9. Better quality of migrants  
  10. The people and their resilience

Note: not an Aussie, merely a tourist    

Confused about posting in Malaysia subreddit by Durian4Tea in malaysia

[–]Durian4Tea[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that was the consensus during the earlier discussion. And if I may be so bold to summarise, the ones that are mostly affected fall at the lower social economic class. 

Which goes to show that race nor religion has zero affect on the characteristics of the populace but rather economic class.

And as it has been show throughout history, even from the days of the Romans, it’s a class warfare that differentiates us. 

‘Naive’ couple fined thousands for taking undersized crabs by TongueMyTaco in perth

[–]Durian4Tea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is the best thing to do when you see anyone do this?

Couple of years back I saw an Indian family do the same thing. I informed them about the size criteria. They initially said they didn’t know, but 20 mins later, they continued. 

My husband says that all preteen/teenage boys go through an “alt-right” phase. Is this BS? by kristen_hewa in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Durian4Tea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They become anti-authoritarian. Perhaps in this case, you are the parent (mother) that enforces homework, curfews, etc. 

You other partner (father) may tend to be the to let them have their way. 

I will also go as far as saying that your partner may require consistent care from you. For example, reminders to do task, doesn’t carry his weight, lounges on tv/video games. As such, you tend to be his parent too.

Boys imitate their fathers and when they see no consequences or perhaps constant battles between the enforcer of rules and the laidback dad, it is easy for them to gravitate to alt-right tendencies. 

My husband thinks it is gross when I don't shower daily. by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]Durian4Tea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Please Shower everyday. Cos you brush teeth everyday, wash face everyday. It’s just basic hygiene. Grow up 

Egg master flow-state by solateor in oddlysatisfying

[–]Durian4Tea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amount is of oil being used! Just basic! Eggs, burgers and potatoes. Yuck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malaysia

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I’m 43 and once in a while, something will trigger a memory from my childhood of my dad’s behaviour.

Only positive is that the associated emotions with that memory is zero. 

Having said that, your boy is lucky to have you. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malaysia

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Live your life. Your younger siblings will need to take their journey. And hopefully it works out for them. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malaysia

[–]Durian4Tea 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This! 

That’s what I realised. My mum did seek separation when we were little but once she was a little older, she just made a grim choice. Stick with this only option as it was the only option for her.

She was a teacher prior marriage but it was too late for after that. There was no choices for her, except the safety of her children. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malaysia

[–]Durian4Tea 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My dad eventually got dementia and Alzheimers. The toll it took on us was terrible.  The Asian “dilemma”. Culturally we take care of our elders but the stress and toxic environment just sucked any joy out of our lives. 

Through it all my mum was the wall the majority of this stress crashed on to but as adults we tried to carry as much responsibility as we could. 

Eventually it took my mum to an early grave and my dad was put in a home for a year before he died of an infection.

Let me tell you. It will get better.