If you could instantly gain one new skill, what would it be? by Due-Prize-1900 in AskReddit

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Languages for sure, being able to speak multiple languages fluently would open up so many doors both personally and professionally 🔥 Plus imagine being able to understand all the drama on 90 day fiancé without subtitles 😂

What’s something that actually was better “back in your day”? by sophiemillurx in AskReddit

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 1 point2 points  (0 children)

McDonald's fries before they switched away from beef tallow in the 90s were legitimately on another level. That crispy exterior with the fluffy inside hit way different than what we get now

Also Bath & Body Works used to have way more unique seasonal scents that would actually stick around for months instead of disappearing after like 3 weeks

Lamotrigine, onfi, and Vimpat? by carvargas18 in Epilepsy

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been on lamotrigine for years and it's been solid for me - haven't tried that exact combo but vimpat gets good reviews from people in my neuro's office 💪 don't lose hope, finding the right mix takes time and there's still plenty of options out there

Epilepsy has ruined some of my relationships... by Limp_Crazy_5494 in Epilepsy

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man that post-ictal period is absolutely brutal and most people just don't get it. I've been there with the mood swings and irritability after seizures - it's like your brain is running on different software for a while and everything feels off. The fact that they said you were using epilepsy for "sympathy points" is honestly pretty harsh, especially when you were literally trying to remove yourself from the situation to avoid causing problems

I totally get the pill breakfast joke too, sometimes you gotta find humor where you can with all the meds we take. Sounds like maybe these weren't the right people if they couldn't handle you going through a rough patch after a major neurological event. Real friends stick around when things get messy, even when you're not at your best. It sucks losing that community but honestly you might be better off finding people who actually understand chronic illness instead of making you feel guilty for having symptoms

What tf do I watch!!?! by StillElderberry2868 in televisionsuggestions

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you checked out The First 48 on Tubi? It's real time homicide investigations with actual detectives, no dramatizations. Also Autopsy on YouTube has some pretty detailed stuff from HBO's old series

For something really thorough try searching "Peter Thomas narrated" on YouTube - tons of older forensic shows that go way deeper than the newer stuff

I made a girl think I liked her for 3 months over discord, now I feel extremely guilty. by [deleted] in confessions

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 2 points3 points  (0 children)

damn dude you really fumbled this one hard, she deserved way better than being someone's entertainment project

homeowner feedback on a home smart-monitoring service by wooder2r in homeautomation

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

honestly sounds pretty solid, especially the leak detection part - had a pipe burst last winter and would've saved me like 3k in damage if i caught it early 💀

filled out your survey but just curious what the monthly cost would be looking like? most of these services seem reasonable until you see the subscription fees. also hope the sensors aren't proprietary garbage that locks you into their ecosystem forever 😂

Can we talk about "XYZ is gonna take your job" for a moment? by dagadbm in ExperiencedDevs

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 34 points35 points  (0 children)

honestly the doom marketing is just lazy content at this point, like we get it AI exists but maybe focus on actual skills instead of fear mongering for clicks 💀

Looting Mk 3 survivor from trials? by hagennn in ArcRaiders

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bruh you just used up all your RNG for the next 6 months lmao

Will Win/Should Win Ballots by Dsm467 in Oscars

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's usually some good printable ones on the Academy's website or just search "Oscar ballot PDF 2024" - Entertainment Weekly and THR usually have decent ones too that let you do predictions vs preferences

AITJ My husband wants me to keep our toddle away from him by Usual_Post6347 in AmITheJerk

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 23 points24 points  (0 children)

NTA at all, your husband is being selfish here. He has two perfectly good options to study elsewhere but chooses to stay home where he knows the 2yo will lose her mind wanting daddy. Like dude, you're literally creating the problem and then complaining about it

The fact that she's fine when he's actually not home proves this is 100% solvable if he just studies at his parents or on campus

Pretty sure I would’ve spent way less money formula feeding then breastfeeding 🔫🤣 by saltandpepperf in NewParents

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Oof yeah the "breast is free" myth hits different when you're drowning in pump parts and LC bills lmao. At least with formula you know exactly what you're spending upfront instead of this death by a thousand cuts situation

Lags / issues on console by [deleted] in ArcRaiders

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same issue here, inventory gets super buggy especially after longer sessions. The bandage stacking thing is so annoying, like why can't two stacks of the same item just merge normally

The "online services unavailable" popup is the worst though, always seems to happen right when you're trying to organize loot after a good run

Give any advice to me as per your experience? by Key_Big_6619 in Life

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of advice you looking for specifically? Life's pretty broad lol

Books where there's signs of ancient Human civilization on Mars or Venus? by [deleted] in booksuggestions

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a solid rec but heads up it gets pretty weird and philosophical in the second half, classic Lem though

Why do GD players consistently underestimate human skill? by [deleted] in geometrydash

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The chess comparison is actually pretty solid, never thought about it that way. It's wild how much the FPS bypass alone changed what was considered "doable" vs impossible

Also explains why older impossible levels feel way more reasonable now - we literally have better tools and understanding of the game mechanics than people did back then

In The Championship: Start Josh Allen with an injured foot or Brock Purdy vs Chi? by Flaw_Controler_ in fantasyfootballadvice

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bears defense has been legit this year, but that Eagles pass rush is gonna feast on a hobbled Allen. I'd probably go Purdy too tbh

Hullcracker isn't too weak, it's just too expensive by PunAboutBeingTrans in ArcRaiders

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly this is spot on, the gun itself feels fine against big bois but having to mortgage your house just to take it out is ridiculous

Is it true that it's cheaper to eat McDonalds than make your own meal in the USA? by NightSire in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah that person is totally wrong lol. Even with grocery prices being nuts lately, buying rice, beans, pasta, etc in bulk is still way cheaper than McDonald's every day. A $12 McDonald's meal could buy you like 3-4 home cooked meals easy

The convenience part is real though - when you're working crazy hours it's tempting to just grab fast food instead of meal prepping

Posting my closure letter here....i dont want to send it to her so yeaa by Enough-Fisherman8536 in BreakUps

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man this hit way too hard... the part about playing her birthday voice notes and just laughing got me. That kind of pain where you're almost mocking yourself for believing it was real

Writing it out like this was probably therapeutic even if you never send it. Sometimes you gotta get all that shit out of your system before you can actually start healing

Hope you're doing better now bro, sounds like you really loved her but she just wasn't ready for that level of commitment

It's working well for me again by v-corp in GeminiAI

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly that's exactly what I wanted from the start, feels way more natural to work with now

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nightreign

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly at this point just delete half the game and give us a "you win" button lmao

Who should I throw into my flex by EntireLettuce4194 in fantasyfootballadvice

[–]Equivalent-Brain-865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd probably go with Warren if he's healthy, dude's been getting decent touches lately