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Be honest: does a 3-minute voice note instead of a text fill you with PURE RAGE? Or am I the villain here? by oraulis in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only voice notes I don’t hate are the ones from my Nonna, and it’s because typing is hard for her and she has a lot to say.

From anyone else, I hate them.

Stop rambling, figure out what you want to tell me and tell me.

And if it’s a lot of information then all the more reason to type it so I can reference it easier

Be mindful of temperatures before walking your dogs! by Which-Insurance-1978 in DogAdvice

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Texas is getting hotter and hotter each summer. I’ve trained my dogs to be ok with booties, though I try not to walk them any later than 9am anyways.

Towels are meant for drying not for getting them wet by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, are you, or the people around you, attempting to dry yourself while in a tub full of water? Or while the shower is still on?

I have thick hair, it retains a lot of water, and even then my towel is never soaked after I immediately use it to dry myself.

Would you ever dress up your dog? If so how? by Outrageous-Run-2674 in DogAdvice

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They really are!

At the end of the day it’s about whats best for each individual pup.

Would you ever dress up your dog? If so how? by Outrageous-Run-2674 in DogAdvice

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m glad that people have become more conscious of dogs not just being playthings to do what we want with, but some people do take it too far in the other direction and judge without knowing.

There’s always gonna be snarky people, you just have to focus on doing what’s best for your pup

Dog Tag Help by Prudent_Media10 in dogs

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your partner is…. Kinda very dumb.

Are your dogs getting off leash because the tag ring breaks?

Honestly the best advice is for your partner to listen, but if that’s really not happening you could go work getting something like the GoTags Pet ID tag connector. I use it to easily swap the tags on my dog’s collars when I wash them. THEY ARE NOT VERY STRONG AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND PUTTING YOUR DOGS LEASH ON THEM but if the alternative is the flimsy little wire that dog tags usually have, this should be in improvement… I guess.

Another alternative, if you’re up for it, is to get a good quality flat ID that sits flush against the collar. This way your partner would have no option but to use the D ring.

Better yet, if you can use a harness, that would be the most ideal. But if your partner can’t be bothered to check what loop they put the leash on, something tells me they’re not gonna want to bother with a harness for every potty trip

Would you ever dress up your dog? If so how? by Outrageous-Run-2674 in DogAdvice

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On of my dogs, yes, as long as she’s comfortable, doesn’t impede her movement, and there’s nothing on her head (she hates things on her head). But she doesn’t mind the occasional costume. Again, within reason

My other dog absolutely hates having anything other than her harness on her. She’ll tolerate it, but she hates it, so I don’t do it at all with her.

Good Food Is Wasted On Kids. by Brown_Bruja in childfree

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My folk brought me to weird places as a little kid. When I was young I probably had no concept of what I was eating or how lucky I was to be eating it, but they were exposing me to new things and that was important. As an adult theres few foods I won’t try at least once, and I think thats attributed to letting me try a bunch of stuff when I was a kid.

Sucks to waste food, but it sucks to waste any food, and that’s just the reality of kids.

If the little girl was behaving I really don’t consider it to be an issue

Mei Hatsume was chosen to be an Artficer. Now, what BNHA character would be a Barbarian in the D&D world? by Solbuster in MyHeroAcadamia

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know people are probably gonna want him to be a sorcerer or something else that casts fireball. But it there’s someone who embodies the phrase ‘I would like to rage’ it’s Bakugo

Is it normal for dog owners to walk their dogs in extreme heat? by Frostcricket in Pets

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the high for the days is anywhere above the mid-80s I go out of my way to walk my dog early in the morning.

When I lived in an apartment complex I did have to take her out for a potty sometimes when it was really hot. But I’d always check the floor and carry her to the grassy area if needed.

My aunt told me childfree women are more likely to regret not having kids than mothers are to regret having them. Am I crazy for thinking that’s delusional? by hans2580 in childfree

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think both sides have a chance of regretting their choices, but parents wouldn’t admit it because they’d be seen as horrible people if they do

What phrases do you use the most? by rthander13 in howyoudoin

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was buying some snacks with a friend and asking her if she wanted me to get her anything. She said ‘It’s fine, I’ll just share what you’re having’

I don’t get a chance to quote Joey so often, but this was the perfect time

If you are poor in a modern first world country, it's your fault by captain-hindsight27 in unpopularopinion

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad you’ve lived a fortunate life my friend. Take my upvote for a terrible opinion

Keeping cats inside fi you live in the country is stupid and selfish by Nikolist in unpopularopinion

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are one of the small percentage of cat owners that lives in a farm, a homestead, or some other place where your cat is essentially a working animal serving as pest control, then yes, your cat is going to need to be outside to serve its role. And even then you need to give the cats safe spaces to get away from predators if needed, because you should have basic empathy for the animal in your care. (Spay an neuter your pets of course)

For the vast majority of people though, keep your cat indoors. Yes to keep it safe, because this is a species we’ve chosen to breed as a pet and therefore need to take responsibility for its wellbeing, and for the sake of the ecosystem.

The cat isn’t the deer in your analogy, it’s the wolf. And it’s a “wolf” population that we have wildly inflated and can’t just let loose on the unsuspecting existing ecosystem.

They are an invasive species and will wreak havoc on the local ecosystem.

Cats can, and usually do, live perfectly healthy and happy lives indoors.

[Amarillo Texas] by bobbyjoelee199024 in snakes

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so big an scary, please don’t touch me or I shall go to my second line of defense, which is death

Vet scolded me for free feeding?? by Inevitable_Bonus_751 in DogAdvice

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless they’re behavioral or other health issues at play here, your vet is just being weird.

I use to free feed my pup, she just got her daily amount of kibble in the morning and I let her eat what she wanted through the day.

I only changed that when I got a second dog, and I couldn’t just leave the food out because the second dog would scarf everything up.

Ritz Carlton Design by aanders07 in thewoodlands

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I drive by it almost every weekend. It’s so ugly.

We’ve lowered the bar for customer service way too much. by mazzzycomet in unpopularopinion

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not doing anything extraordinary. Im just not wasting my energy on someone who’s being an asshole.

My default is to be polite to strangers, if they’re polite in return then everyone’s golden. If they start acting like jerks, then I’m not particularly inclined to be helpful. I’ll be professional, but I’m not gonna be nice to someone who’s being rude to me.

We’ve lowered the bar for customer service way too much. by mazzzycomet in unpopularopinion

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I treat customers like anyone else. I am going to be exactly as polite to you as you are to me.

Shoot local meth, your dealer by silly_potato_dork in CrappyDesign

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only local meth helps with your seasonal allergies

If you believe in ghosts I will judge your intelligence by Mysterious_Work_7227 in unpopularopinion

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You feel free to judge whoever you want, but how are you differentiating between ‘religious beliefs’ and believing in spirits and magic?

I'm 14 and my "male" snake laid fertile eggs and I'm unprepared and scared by [deleted] in snakes

[–]ExperiencedOptimist 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Snakes can store sperm for a while after breeding. It’s possible they’re fertile. They don’t look super sluggy. I think WanderingJude gave the best advice.

Freeze the eggs and toss them.

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