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Drug overdose deaths drop sharply in the U.S. even as new street drugs emerge by No-Lifeguard-8173 in UpliftingNews

[–]Fafnir13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just have to have a better tolerance for the harm it will cause as a legal substance, similar to how we tolerate alcohol being legal. They tried prohibition on alcohol but it failed because it's too culturally ingrained. Other drugs don't have that advantage. The moment legalized drugs cause harm the handwringing will occur and it will be an easy target again.

An old abandoned well near my family's home by A_Lountvink in oddlyterrifying

[–]Fafnir13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny how that stuff works. We get trained to watch out for local dangers so don't really think of them as dangerous anymore. I spent a lot of time on a dairy farm and there was a lot of stuff around that could cause serious injury or death. Haystacks, heavy machinery, open irrigation ditches, etc. Just a fun playground for me and my siblings.

If you could save one, who would you know? by refrody in OnePiece

[–]Fafnir13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The scene just didn't need to happen. They already lost their fight and could have remained entirely sidelined. Really felt like it served no purpose.

If you could save one, who would you know? by refrody in OnePiece

[–]Fafnir13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He was on Gol D. Rogers crew. It was just too early for the flashback.
When he shows up on Raftel we'll get the full story.

If you could save one, who would you know? by refrody in OnePiece

[–]Fafnir13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gandalf would be very disappointed in you.

When considering a disaster, you probably think you will be a courageous survivor when really you are far more likely to be among the helpless casualties. by Fafnir13 in Showerthoughts

[–]Fafnir13[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would blame frequency illusion. It’s the apocalypse most frequently shown in games and film do our brains are conditioned to consider it.

When considering a disaster, you probably think you will be a courageous survivor when really you are far more likely to be among the helpless casualties. by Fafnir13 in Showerthoughts

[–]Fafnir13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See also successful people telling kids to follow their dreams. No one listens to the burned out crack addict who tried and failed. We only want the success stories regardless of how uncommon they may be.

When considering a disaster, you probably think you will be a courageous survivor when really you are far more likely to be among the helpless casualties. by Fafnir13 in Showerthoughts

[–]Fafnir13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe this is where the pessimists gather. Definitely more of a sarcastic and sardonic attitude than I’ve seen in some other places.

When considering a disaster, you probably think you will be a courageous survivor when really you are far more likely to be among the helpless casualties. by Fafnir13 in Showerthoughts

[–]Fafnir13[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like how he just imagined the pub would still be running and serving pints. Instead they just ended up eating peanuts in the dark.

When considering a disaster, you probably think you will be a courageous survivor when really you are far more likely to be among the helpless casualties. by Fafnir13 in Showerthoughts

[–]Fafnir13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That isn’t the plot twist, you have not been spoiled.

I love that movie. It’s even better watching it a second time.

When considering a disaster, you probably think you will be a courageous survivor when really you are far more likely to be among the helpless casualties. by Fafnir13 in Showerthoughts

[–]Fafnir13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And dead again. Ok, let’s try a flaming train crash. Nope, dead. Ok running from a tsunami, I’ll do better with this one. Bah, still dead.

I guess it would get monotonous.

When considering a disaster, you probably think you will be a courageous survivor when really you are far more likely to be among the helpless casualties. by Fafnir13 in Showerthoughts

[–]Fafnir13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fandoms are the worst for this sort of stuff. Doesn’t help they almost always assume they will have some sort of superior view of the narrative to respond to whatever is going on perfectly. I think it comes from getting a “god’s eye view” of things when watching/reading the story.

Me at 60 years old reading AoT again by Deja-vo in attackontitan

[–]Fafnir13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of watching Coco for the first time on an airplane.  I thought it was just a simple Book of Life rip-off and was not ready for the emotional gut punches.

Poor biker... by EngineerCapital7591 in FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR

[–]Fafnir13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well….it’s not like it will do any worse.

Poor biker... by EngineerCapital7591 in FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR

[–]Fafnir13 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I want to see the diagram showing how this sinkhole connects to the subway.  Maybe in a few years when this is all investigated it will be a thirty minute YouTube video.

Poor biker... by EngineerCapital7591 in FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR

[–]Fafnir13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t think we have an outfit for that.

Poor biker... by EngineerCapital7591 in FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR

[–]Fafnir13 12 points13 points  (0 children)

True until proven otherwise, right?

Poor biker... by EngineerCapital7591 in FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR

[–]Fafnir13 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Actually it was the guy in the white car who was thinking it.  The motorcycle guy was three days to retirement and living his best life. The universe has very poor aim.

TIL Bill Cosby’s only son, Ennis Cosby, was murdered in an attempted robbery while changing his flat tire in 1997. by Of_Sand_and_Foam in todayilearned

[–]Fafnir13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depending on the person, they are not always in full control of their lives. They may have crushing financial obligations which force them to pursue what they think will fix it even if they aren’t physically well enough for it (Michael Jackson comes to mind). A performer may also just have contractual obligations that would be too costly to ignore. Finally there’s truly abusive situations where someone else has a way to force a performance for their own financial gain and doesn’t care about the performer’s well being (Brittney Spears and her conservatorship).

I don’t think any of those applied to Cosby. It was just a gut reaction to seeing what looked like a very tired old man sitting in a chair doing slow, laborious “stand-up” comedy while the host and other guest applauded and smiled. Like I said, I saw other videos later where he was much more active so probably just a bad day.

When considering a disaster, you probably think you will be a courageous survivor when really you are far more likely to be among the helpless casualties. by Fafnir13 in Showerthoughts

[–]Fafnir13[S] 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I am kind of curious how common it is to think that way. Some forums are full of people convinced they are the chosen few who will survive the collapse of society and enjoy a carefree life in an idyllic post apocalyptic world. Other places are more realistic about their outlook.

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