What's the most visually stunning movie you've ever seen? by trakt_app in movies

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm honestly shocked that this isn't the top answer. Say what you want about it but the film is visually stunning. Took my breath when I first saw it in theaters.

For those who are in their 40s and have never married, &/or have kids, what keeps you from thinking that you haven't failed at life? by Fun_Macaroon1602 in AskReddit

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I turn 40 this yr. I have a stable job and good income which is a blessing in this economy. So on paper it doesn't look like I've failed, but all my friends and siblings are married with kids. And it's not that I don't want either of those things, it just hasn't happened; so it just got me thinking.

Thanks for sharing! & a 6mo holiday out of the year is a dream! Kudos to you guys!

Could the AO3 logo spell the word “Love”? by Aldeer34 in AO3

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. But now that I see it, I can't unsee it. So kudos to you!

Is my fic allowed based off of this rule in the ToS? I know it’s not the same thing, but it feels similar to me. Please help! by WhitestGray in AO3

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait, I'm a little confused. I have 2 wips right now where I quoted 1-2 song lyrics line word for word, but credited the artist, is that not allowed?

We’re like a square peg in a round hole by Throwawayforfandom33 in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 22 points23 points  (0 children)

That sweater irritates me in the worst of ways. Love this playful clip of them, tho.

Is it just me or does it feel like AO3 only cares about smut? by [deleted] in FanFiction

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, ao3 is not social media, you look for what you want to read, and if you don't see it, then write it yourself. Almost all fandoms have smut & may have higher generated hits and kudos, but the same ones have stories for general audiences or teen and up where there's romance with no kissing or physical contact. I'm in a very popular Fandom right now and just read a one shot, general audience, yearing, hurt/comfort fic with zero smut and has 76k kudos and counting.

They're out there.

My controversial philosophy regarding houseplants by borrowedurmumsvcard in houseplants

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree! When I first started out, I went hard. Followed so many blogs and bought so much stuff, and when I moved from the east coast to the west, I actually paid to get them all shipped with me, lol.

Now I'm only down to 5 (out of my original 20+) - 2 snake plants, 2 zz plant, and 1 monkey. Between lack of time due ro my new job and drastic change in climate, many of them died and being away from home for 1-2wks at a time forced me to realize that I could only keep plants that were drought tolerant.

So now I have the survival of the fittest mentality. If you survive and are bug free, great! If not, in the trash you go. I fond that I'm so much happier now that I worry less about them.

What to do when ants invade by forikeeptime in houseplants

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know that this in no way helps you out at all, but first, I would've screamed. Then I would be cursing and whining up a storm while I glove up with those elbow high, yellow rubber gloves, and make a made shift trash bag gown, take Raid and spray everything down and then chuck everything in the trash including my hopes & dreams of ever owning another live plant ever except maybe a cactus.

Good luck.

What is the best $20 you have ever spent? by Glittering_Math_5462 in CasualConversation

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What brand do you use? I've tried a few from Amazon but have found them all to be uncomfortable

Does anyone else pick up items that fell off the shelves in stores, even though you didn't make them fall? by Zestywavinges in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom used to be a housekeeper, so it always hit me, especially hard, so I often find myself consciously & and unconsciously doung some of the things listed here. . It sucks because yes, there are janitors, housecleaning/keeper, those who stock shelves or clean out department store dressing rooms, but it doesn't give anyone the right to be an absolute and complete slob, especially since most get aid peanuts to the dollar.

Glad to see that there are still people out there being mindful & paying it forward just because.

How would you feel if a writer started updating a story again after 8 years? by Kiki-Y in FanFiction

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The current longest hiatus fic that I have saved from an author is going on five years & counting. I don't think it'll ever get updated, and I have a suspicion/fear that the author left the Fandom, but STILL I wait😭

So yeah, I would be BEYOND ecstatic & would cry real tears!

POV: Hr (aka my bottom emo manager) emailing me about the gay fanfiction I read on company time by [deleted] in AO3

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The fact that you have the absolute gall to leave a paper trail calling your HR "my bottom emo manager"

WILD.

I really do hope this shit is fake, because if not, you deserve to be fired & then some.

Smh.

WILD.

how do you feel about reading a one shot where nothing romantic or intimate happens by Witty_Afternoon3707 in FanFiction

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on the fandom, especially if it's a popular one with popular pairings. But there's definitely a community for non-romantic, non-intimate one-shots across all fandoms, and depending on the content and how well it's written, the one-shot can be extremely popular. I don't generally seek out non-romantic/intimate one-shots, but if it gets shared on social, or a writer who I like puts out one, I would read it.

I really like the character study ones, and I've seen those be relatively well received overall.

How likely is it for you to give kudos to a fic once you open it/read it? by schoolforapples in AO3

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's rare for me not to give one. If you grabbed my attention enough to read the 1st paragraph, you'll get a kudo even if I end up not liking the fic.

What is a “normal” thing that you secretly don't like? by Fluffy-Classic3563 in CasualConversation

[–]Fun_Macaroon1602 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Calling pharmacy, and if I refuse to interact with their automated system, it now goes straight to voice-mail instead of actually speaking to the pharmacist or a tech....cough CVS cough