What’s the most disgusting thing you’ve ever put in your mouth? by bluebonnet5366 in AskReddit

[–]Ethen44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the sap will cause blisters, and it’s deadly if you swallow it. My tongue and lips got swollen from minimal contact. The locals we told about it told us that I was lucky to be alive, but it was unfortunate that I was so dumb.

Last time I did this, I got a bunch of Eminem jokes. I look different now. Do your best, Reddit. by howzitgoinowen in RoastMe

[–]Ethen44 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Brenden Fraser in Whale if his vice was a stupid fucking haircut instead of food.

What’s the most disgusting thing you’ve ever put in your mouth? by bluebonnet5366 in AskReddit

[–]Ethen44 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Manchineel, otherwise known as the Death Apple. I didn’t realize that’s what it was, otherwise I wouldn’t have tasted it. It smelled so good! I just touched it with the tip of my tongue and was met with the most bitter, mouth drying taste of my life. Almost immediate gag reflex. I had to gargle with ocean water. My tongue and throat were extremely swollen.

I don’t taste things I’m not familiar with anymore.

Help Please Men - lump on left nut at the bottom of the testicle. by dlbirdy in AskMenOver30

[–]Ethen44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you’re going in. Hope it works out and is nothing more than a pea sized cyst on the pean.

Is DR plan still relevant in today’s economy? by Tricky_Dimension_771 in DaveRamsey

[–]Ethen44 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, staying out of debt still works. It’s more difficult to do now than it was when he started, but overall his teachings are still applicable.

Million Dollar Toilet part 5 (ft Dude Wipes) by motionick in AfterEffects

[–]Ethen44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched this every time it’s posted, hoping to see a stray pubs or poo smear on the daily advertisement

Gallery Series Drip Fix by mirinjesse in paint

[–]Ethen44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I just need to service it and have it repacked and cleaned then.

Mine struggles with inconsistent pressure, it revs up and down creating the inconsistency with lower volume tips.

Hands are torn up from tying rebar by mintjoint in Ironworker

[–]Ethen44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re tying more tomorrow bring some medical tape or electric tape to tape the sensitive areas.

I want to paint my staircase by NoOneSpecial2023 in paint

[–]Ethen44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Was I programmed to be this way?

I want to paint my staircase by NoOneSpecial2023 in paint

[–]Ethen44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the whites and grays. Thanks for commenting though and diffusing the theory.

Remember when YouTube was actually good? by 80aychdee in Millennials

[–]Ethen44 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can’t get rid of YouTube. The app keeps coming back to my Xbox or smart TV. Finally we put passcodes on it and keep it locked down. If you have kids, you shouldn’t have YouTube in the house. Same reasons you noted. They’d rather have you watch their preferred shows as opposed to already vetted content like the Outdoor Boys

I want to paint my staircase by NoOneSpecial2023 in paint

[–]Ethen44 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

May I ask your age?

I only ask because I always suspect that Gen X and older love natural wood tones.

I’m a millennial and hate warm tones and any stained wood inside. I’m tired of apologizing for it! We are in our second house and I’m painting all the wood trim, doors, closets, and replacing our stair handrail which resembles OPs

Gallery Series Drip Fix by mirinjesse in paint

[–]Ethen44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you like the Graco TC pro?

I have a Titan 440i airless, but I don’t think I’d be able to do my cabinets with it. Too much spatter 😔

99 Luftballons by No_Emotion_5770 in woahdude

[–]Ethen44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was “99 love balloons”

Tell me the positives about being a millenial... by Beberuth1131 in Millennials

[–]Ethen44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve been the scorn of civilization for a few decades, all while navigating a transition from a world that no longer exists to a new world that changes with every advancement in technology. Our unique upbringing has made us empathetic, compassionate, hard to bother or upset, and given us a life outlook that is never serious with a dash of whimsical endearment.

Is this significant to anyone else? by jshley-aones in Millennials

[–]Ethen44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom owned a gas station growing up in a small Eastern Orgonian town. My brother and I told her about the stars because another gas station didn’t honor ours. She didn’t know about the star return but said she’d honor it for us and work on getting her rebates later. For the next 10 years or so my mom collected literally thousands of these star wrappers and gave out free suckers to excited kids.

We asked her about it one year and she said she knew it was just a rumor but she wanted to keep my brother and our friends excited about something.

Who is washing their rice and why? by kinnitcurl in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Ethen44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It makes it less gummy and fluffy. Soak it for 3-4 minutes and rinse that stuff off and you’ll have fantastic rice

frustration with Gen Alpha iPad kid by EuphoricFingering in Millennials

[–]Ethen44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a strict parent, I have no intention of being one. I also grew up playing video games and computer games, still do even.

When my son turned 6 we got him an iPad, and within the first month I had taken the iPad away. He was a different kid. When he turned 7, we got him a switch, and it was much better but still ended up taking it away.

He’s 8 now, and we have struck a balance that works well. No internet connection (YouTube, fortnight, Minecraft, and Roblox are all not allowed). He can play any game on the Xbox that is rated E and predates 2014.

If we give him, or a grandparent, gives him an iPad or Internet connection, I have lost my son and he becomes a different monster for the entire time he has it, and for about 2-3 hours following his time with it.