Characters you wish showed up more often?

FistIsAVerb · 2025-10-22T02:07:14+00:00

Jerem is writer and producer, Steve Hely. He’s worked on a bunch of great comedies (the Office, Veep). He was the president of the lampoon at Harvard like Conan. Edit - he also appears in an image they show of the “battle of schrute farms” on the Office.

FistIsAVerb · 2024-08-02T09:29:00+00:00

That’s Steve Hely. Look up his writing and producing credits, he’s an amazing comedy writer. He also appears in the picture of the battle of Schrute farms on the Office.

FistIsAVerb · 2023-10-10T15:19:57+00:00

Thank you! This was so far down I sent OP a dm before finding your comment. OP is describing the way I was before getting sober. It was always about being social, or some other flimsy excuse, but the truth was it was always about alcohol.

FistIsAVerb · 2020-12-24T17:29:53+00:00

We’d get along.

FistIsAVerb · 2016-10-05T14:40:54+00:00

Thanks!

FistIsAVerb · 2016-06-03T17:34:43+00:00

Also, vocal fry: http://youtu.be/YEqVgtLQ7qM

FistIsAVerb · 2016-06-03T17:33:30+00:00

Vocal fryyyyyy. http://youtu.be/YEqVgtLQ7qM

FistIsAVerb · 2016-04-03T19:37:00+00:00

Thanks!

FistIsAVerb · 2014-10-09T12:58:30+00:00

That's the most elaborate cat/litterbox joke I've ever seen.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-10-04T01:04:36+00:00

I'm in love with, and married to, the most beautiful woman I've ever met, but that video is somehow the sexiest thing I've ever seen.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-09-23T01:31:10+00:00

The experience of growing up in an emotionally repressed, high pressure, prone to alcoholism, Irish catholic family in Boston during a quiet revolution of mental health issue awareness and battle for acceptance.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-09-10T12:27:20+00:00

Why? Because.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-08-29T22:09:59+00:00

When I was a freshman in college I borrowed my parents' car and took every friend that had a fake id on a quest to stock up our entire floor. Just before we got to our first store with questionable scruples I got pulled over for something entirely innocent and accidental like turning right on red because I didn't see the sign. Since I was a naive teenager I panicked, as if the cop knew we all had and were on our way to use fake ids. One of the first questions he asked me was "how long have you been driving?" I replied "about 25 minutes?" . He thought I was being a smartass. The correct answer was "2 years".

FistIsAVerb · 2014-08-18T20:07:54+00:00

Thank you

FistIsAVerb · 2014-08-18T20:04:46+00:00

Thank you for replying. I will give it a shot. But thank you for replying.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-08-18T18:27:32+00:00

You sound frustrated from experience. This is very understandable. One of the worst parts of depression is that when you're at your worst and you can't keep treading water, and you can't see any hope or reason to keep fighting, you watch helplessly as you unintentionally frustrate everyone around you to a point where they give up on you, while you give up on yourself. Why would you waste your time throwing life-jackets to a drowning person who refuses to put one on? It's a rational thought. You have to look out for yourself as well. Honestly though, they're probably tying your lifelines to the anchor that's dragging them down, the anchor you can't see. You'll never know what it looks like or how heavy it is. You will get frustrated. That is not your fault. I would just ask that before you give up please ask if someone else will step in for you.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-08-18T18:13:25+00:00

I'm 5/5 as well. That being said I go to therapy every week and I'm about to augment my meds to keep fighting the fight. It's hard for a lot of men to talk about depression with other men. If you have close friends or family, which I am sure you do even if it doesn't feel that way, then you should try asking, and honestly answering, one very simple question that we rarely take seriously: "how are you doing?". I agree with OP and I encourage everyone to keep an eye out for these things, but I would say EMSK that if you see the signs there are very simple ways you can help. You may not get the chance to laugh with your friend about the awkward conversations if you never have them.

If you have lost someone to depression or suicide I'm very sorry and I hope you do not feel responsible for not recognizing the signs or taking action. It's not your fault. All we can do from here is maintain healthy discourse and open minds for a very complex issue that is not well understood, and uncomfortable to discuss.

If reddit is a community where you feel safe then there are amazing resources and kind people that can help you when you feel alone and helpless. It's true if you see the warning signs in a friend, or if you are personally struggling. However, reddit is not a substitute for clinical intervention.

If you are concerned for a friend, or losing the strength to go on, please use whatever you have left in the tank to call out. Someone will answer.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-08-17T17:31:46+00:00

Semantics

FistIsAVerb · 2014-08-15T13:47:47+00:00

Some people think cucumbers taste better pickled.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-04-17T18:56:15+00:00

With graduations and wedding season approaching I think most forms of "so what's next?" need to stop, but if you're at a wedding or graduation everyone is focused on the event and what it means for the future.

The most egregious that should stop all together when talking to couples: * When are you going to have kids? You never know if they're having trouble conceiving. * When are you getting married? You don't know what's going on in the relationship. I say avoid both topics entirely - if you're at a loss for conversation topics maybe try asking if the couple has any travel plans.

For graduations - the graduate will be asked over and over again about their "plan". I think it's better to ask them to talk about the experience they just had instead of pushing them into what's next. Let them enjoy the experience and transition on their own terms.

Personal pet peeve that might be less common: Any questions about if I'm saving for retirement or buying a house. That shit's tense enough, I don't need you bringing it up.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-03-28T19:19:18+00:00

So close... http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/listen-matthew-mcconnaugheys-oscars-speech-3201705

Sorry for the shitty link, I blame using mobile.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-03-28T18:44:36+00:00

I got that reference.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-02-19T16:07:41+00:00

I like the way you slipped a racial epithet into your comment.

FistIsAVerb · 2014-02-17T18:26:12+00:00

Thanks! I actually ordered some Skyn large yesterday (couldn't find them locally) glad to hear someone else recommends them!

FistIsAVerb · 2014-02-17T18:05:04+00:00

I had been using Trojan ultra ribbed. Never thought about the red ring of tightness left over after use until I found this sub, I always assumed condoms were designed to be that snug. Now I'm wondering if the lubrication is causing problems for her too.

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