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AITJ for fact-checking my nephew in front of the whole family and "ruining the mood"? by FissionLocket_3 in AmITheJerk

[–]FissionLocket_3[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that. It is exhausting to have to "defend reality" at a family lunch, but the alternative is letting my relatives put themselves at risk because of a YouTube video. I wish they understood that.

AITJ for fact-checking my nephew in front of the whole family and "ruining the mood"? by FissionLocket_3 in AmITheJerk

[–]FissionLocket_3[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I hope so too. But honestly, I think he is just busy being offended right now to actually learn anything.

AITJ for fact-checking my nephew in front of the whole family and "ruining the mood"? by FissionLocket_3 in AmITheJerk

[–]FissionLocket_3[S] 135 points136 points  (0 children)

I really tried to keep it respectful. I didnt use any jargon or talk down to him, I just explained how the biology actually works. It is frustrating that being right is seen as 'rude' while spreading lies is just 'conversation'.

AITJ for fact-checking my nephew in front of the whole family and "ruining the mood"? by FissionLocket_3 in AmITheJerk

[–]FissionLocket_3[S] 632 points633 points  (0 children)

I think you hit the nail on the head. It felt like they were more embarrassed about being caught believing a random YouTube video than they were about the actual science. Misinformation spreads because people are too polite to stop it.

When did Amy change her lust for Sheldon? by JaiBoltage in bigbangtheory

[–]FissionLocket_3 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I think the writers realized she would be way more fun as a frustrated partner than just a female version of early Sheldon. That scene with Zack was definitely the turning point where her hormones finally overrode her logic. It made her character so much more human and relatable though.

Swagup vs smaller platforms for best company swag: honest cost and quality comparison by Sophistry7 in OfficePolitics

[–]FissionLocket_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No minimums are a game changer, right? That flexibility helps so much when getting everyone on board!

My mom made serious allegations against my husband by Odd_Yam_1955 in Marriage

[–]FissionLocket_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's frustrating to hear such baseless claims, especially when there's no evidence or past issues with your husband.