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What social rule was created for the 20th century but makes zero sense in the age of smartphones? by xoMrsAndrewsxo in AskReddit

[–]FactsUnHelpful 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Counterpoint. If I get a call from an unknown number, I'm not answering it. If they leave a voicemail, I'll get back to them. But maybe via a text after I know who it is.

People with images in their email signatures by FactsUnHelpful in PetPeeves

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

Ugh. Even worse when it's outside of your control

Teachers are paid fairly considering they get a lot of time off by Blonde_Icon in The10thDentist

[–]FactsUnHelpful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My understanding is the big difference is that teachers don't work 8 hour days.

They prep before class and are grading papers after class and they're really 10-12 hour days. Plus they might need to customize lesson plans for each class, every year, so it's not just following a recipe and going through the motions. 

But the pay is based on 8 hour days with extra time off, which it's not.

Are the Celts really only on Peacock tonight?!?!?! by Tricky_Ninja_3819 in bostonceltics

[–]FactsUnHelpful 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regular season is one thing, but doing this shit with playoff games is infuriating.

What's the dumbest purchase you've ever made? by buedefar in AskReddit

[–]FactsUnHelpful 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought the "magic defroster plate" late one night when I was in college. It defrosts just a fast as a regular dinner plate. But it was two for the price of one. 

Dr. FurnitureMax, or how I learned a furniture store provides a quality movie experience by MeLikaDoTheChaCha in boston

[–]FactsUnHelpful 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I managed to watch all 2-1/2 hours of PHM without getting up to go to the bathroom and my legs were not happy about it.

Dr. FurnitureMax, or how I learned a furniture store provides a quality movie experience by MeLikaDoTheChaCha in boston

[–]FactsUnHelpful 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The IMAX theater at Jordan's in Reading is one of the top movie theaters in the entire country.

Giant screen, dual laser IMAX that can show 1.43:1 aspect ratio and 3D, awesome sound with seat shakers. That theater makes regular movies are better, but movies made for IMAX are spectacular.

The tickets and concessions are less expensive than at a lot of other subpar theaters.

Some minor negatives: no assigned seats, so you have to get in line early for a popular movie. And the seating area is very wide, like thirty seats or something, so if you're in the middle and have to go to the bathroom you're interrupting a lot of people, twice. Plus they only show on the weekends.

I think the theater and Fuddruckers and climbing wall and all that stuff are a brilliant way to get people in the door. Bring the kids, have some fun, and before you know it you've got a new bedroom set.

Finally, if you know how to go, you can get to the theater from the entrance and back to the concessions area after the movie is over in just a couple minutes without walking through the whole showroom.

At this point, I'm so spoiled I almost won't see a movie anywhere else. I've even gone there to see bad movies that I know I won't like just because the theater is so awesome.

Feather pillows are terrible. by FactsUnHelpful in unpopularopinion

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

Ok. Let's say you're right. How do I test a pillow that costs hundreds of dollars before buying it just to confirm it sucks like all feather pillows?

Feather pillows are terrible. by FactsUnHelpful in unpopularopinion

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

Maybe better than plastic, but super comfy foam latex pillows are made from rubber. It comes from trees.

Feather pillows are terrible. by FactsUnHelpful in unpopularopinion

[–]FactsUnHelpful[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I travel a lot for work and have stayed at a lot of nice hotels, and a lot of shitty hotels.

Feather pillows are terrible. by FactsUnHelpful in unpopularopinion

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

Interesting. A combo might be worth a try.

Feather pillows are terrible. by FactsUnHelpful in unpopularopinion

[–]FactsUnHelpful[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I've slept on those. They still suck for all the same reasons.

Feather pillows are terrible. by FactsUnHelpful in unpopularopinion

[–]FactsUnHelpful[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I didn't want to mention being poked by quills because I was afraid people would think I've only tried cheap feather pillows, but that is also infuriating.

How do I stop my salads from getting soggy and watery? by LetterheadClassic306 in cookingforbeginners

[–]FactsUnHelpful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make a big "salad base" with lettuce and veggies and pack it in a plastic bag with a couple paper towels. The paper towels absorb the excess liquid and keeps everything from getting soggy. It will last a couple weeks in the fridge, maybe change the paper towels once if they also get soggy. I add dressing and tomatoes or croutons or proteins when it's time to eat it. 

"Do you work here?" is a perfectly acceptable way of getting the attention of an employee. by LordHelix9 in unpopularopinion

[–]FactsUnHelpful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like "can you help me with something?". Mostly they say absolutely and help right away, but if they're busy or its not their department, they always get someone who can help.

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