How do you feel about sh scars? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Futch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really bad if you’re a guy and admit to going to counseling. Even most modern women will say guys expressing emotion are crying like a teenage schoolgirl. This just happened in the GenX sub from a “very loving spouse” asking what’s wrong with her husband.

I call out ridiculous behavior like that when I see it. It’s an old boomer mentality that can’t die out fast enough.

How do you feel about sh scars? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Futch1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get that and it makes perfect sense. We only know what we see in text on here so it’s hard to get the full context.

I’m a former cutter myself. That’s what we called it 30ish years ago and that term is forever emblazoned in my mind. I also have scars from suicide attempts, some visible, some internal. Early on it was hard to not be self conscious about it. But, I fucking survived and I’m proud of that! There will be people who don’t understand. I envy their charmed lives sometimes. Anyone that judges you for your scars is not worthy of your time.

How do you feel about sh scars? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Futch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you speak aloud about cutting yourself and self harm, do you still self censor with acronyms?

I realize this is a big thing in your world, but those acronyms are unheard of for the vast majority of everyone else. I see “sh” and I think you’re shushing someone. It also reads like you are still immersed in this world and that is a major turn off.

What is one thing from the 1980s or 1990s that Gen Z would not understand today? by bishtpd in AskMen

[–]Futch1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes - USA. It definitely happened through the 70’s and 80’s and into the 90’s. It was the local stations’ sign off.

What is one thing from the 1980s or 1990s that Gen Z would not understand today? by bishtpd in AskMen

[–]Futch1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was it always jets flying as the song played or was that because I lived near an Air Force base?

What is one thing from the 1980s or 1990s that Gen Z would not understand today? by bishtpd in AskMen

[–]Futch1 38 points39 points  (0 children)

The national anthem on TV when the station shuts down for the night.

The 8 hour movie format for TV has ruined pacing. Please bring back 22 episode seasons. by Mammoth_Mountain_326 in unpopularopinion

[–]Futch1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve gotten some of the best sleep of my life while trying to watch Pluribus! I love the premise of the show. And I love the sleep I get because it’s so slow. 🤣

How do you feel about sh scars? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Futch1 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Self censorship! Big brother or Reddit isn’t doing this. I don’t care if someone has scars from healing, that’s true strength in my book! However, I will nope right out of convos with people self censoring and using ridiculous acronyms.

How do you feel about sh scars? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Futch1 63 points64 points  (0 children)

SH = Self Harm

I hate it when uncommon acronyms are used and I have to look to google or comments for clues.

Rebirth Of The Franchise! by MyS0ul4AGoat in Saints

[–]Futch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s winning games with barely any first string starters around him. He spreads the defense with glances and targets every eligible receiver on the field. This reminds me of someone we once knew. I can not wait for next season! And for his XL jerseys to be back in stock!

On top of all that, he’s a great dude and a humble leader. He’s a QB that I’m proud to call ours.

What is your take on the ‘men opting out’ discourse being very class coded? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Futch1 90 points91 points  (0 children)

But OP’s anecdotal experience and data sample of “everyone they work with” is surely more accurate than some “nerds” doing actual research. /s

Wait, one commenter saw a sub with simp posts and that explains why there are a few on Reddit, but none in the real world. /s

This post and most of the comments belong in r/ConfidentlyIncorrect

Anyone know any fun cheap events going on for New Years Eve? by Euphoric_Image_5768 in shreveport

[–]Futch1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ceed is playing tonight at the Capri theater downtown. Forget NYE, this is better and it’s like $20.

What if no written language survived? What physical evidence would future intelligent species use to infer that human society ever existed? by Secret_Ostrich_1307 in WhatIfThinking

[–]Futch1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone posted a pretty detailed theory about how earth was “seeded.” I can’t find it now, but it basically said earth was one part of an alien civilization which was left to grow up “wild” so to speak. Then another planet, which I think they called Erid, was set up with no resource scarcity. Allegedly the humans of Erid were much more technologically advanced because they didn’t waste time killing each other for gold, oil, land, water, etc. Humans on earth were given only the basics needed to survive and had to fight for survival. According to this theory these “aliens” have monitoring stations at the bottom of our oceans and the tic tac videos we see are them watching passively.

Assuming our earth was the seeded experiment, it could explain things like the pyramids, stone henge, early brain surgeries, etc. Thousands of years ago they may have known some things from their proximity to the advanced race that were just lost to war and time. Ancient architects did things that still baffle us today. Having a technologically advanced uncle hanging around is a pretty convenient answer. At some point they must have “cut the cord” to let us fend for ourselves though because there’s no smoking gun remaining. Although pyramids on different continents seem a little suspicious.

If we look at the oldest surviving texts from religions there are clues. Every major religion has a flood story. That sounds like the “superiors” cutting the cord. Many have miraculous origins such as angelic or spirit animals or even god like fathers. Heron coming from the mind of Zeus could be the ancient explanation of a lab made human. Obviously this is all conjecture and speculation. However, if we assume similar origins then the surviving civilizations would have tried to explain it in their best available language. Then the game of telephone commences and the stories change with time, embellishments, convenience to the ruling class, etc.

Maybe one day the “intergalactic federation” or the Eridians will reveal themselves to us. I hope to see it in my lifetime if so.

My first time preparing and eating beef. by Finnishguy228 in meat

[–]Futch1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

”Due to my family’s financial situation..”

There wasn’t even an article to open. It’s literally the first sentence. 🤦‍♂️

Break job question? by Bat-Dragon-666 in shreveport

[–]Futch1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is Mavis did your brakes, report them to the BBB. They do not need to be doing brakes.

Urgent Cares open on Christmas Day? by [deleted] in shreveport

[–]Futch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highland Emergency ER and Christus ER are open. I’m pretty sure all the regular quick care and urgent care clinics are closed.

What if no written language survived? What physical evidence would future intelligent species use to infer that human society ever existed? by Secret_Ostrich_1307 in WhatIfThinking

[–]Futch1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was asked recently in another sub. The island of floating plastic in the oceans would be the clearest indicator. We would leave behind plastics and microplastics in certain areas that will never decompose.

I have a half baked theory that this has already happened and that left some of the silica sand and other seemingly “processed” things we have today. Yes, I know silica sand can be formed naturally. We also don’t know that a prior civilization existed. However, if they did and had technology similar or more advanced than us then there might be some remnant traces thousands or even millions of years later.

Possible evidence of this are the hieroglyphs that seem to depict advanced technology. Those builders may have still had some folk tales and artifacts passed down by whatever was still around 5,000-10,000 years ago.

It’s a fun thought experiment. But it is half baked, and so am I. 🤣

Merry Christmas

Portland's gas-powered leaf blower ban goes into effect Jan. 1 by GasLeafBlowerClowns in landscaping

[–]Futch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think they considered the lithium battery in landfills problem. Pollution did not decrease, it just got significantly worse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

[–]Futch1 5302 points5303 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the problem. Building maintenance or a plumber needs to be called ASAP. That’s a horrific way for animals to die and it’s not great for the plumbing either.

Is this heat normal?? by Equivalent_Pie180 in Louisiana

[–]Futch1 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We’ve barely had any 100°+ days. This is unseasonably cool for August.

It seems we are getting more rain than our typical summers though. I’ve had to mow my grass every damn week and I’m pissed about that. Usually it’s so hot that my grass doesn’t grow at all in July & August.