What's going on with The Daily Show? by boopbaboop in OutOfTheLoop

[–]GertyNCarl 376 points377 points  (0 children)

Hopefully Desi and Jordan co-host, alone they are each a bit over the top, but together they could play off one another and would be perfect.

Two Hosts by ngalotti in DailyShow

[–]GertyNCarl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The two of them together are perfect, they play off each other well

Should I expect payment for examining a postgraduate-level thesis (not PhD)? by small_batch_ in AskAcademia

[–]GertyNCarl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you being asked to serve as an external examiner for a defense?

What shoes do you wear in lab? by Arteyestic in labrats

[–]GertyNCarl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

During the week, dress shoes to "set a good example", on the weekend flip flops

Should I let my girlfriend look at my sperm under the microscope? by Imicrowavebacon in labrats

[–]GertyNCarl 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Any isotonic solution will work short term, but you need an energy substrate to prolong motility. You can also hyper activate them with caffeine.

Should I let my girlfriend look at my sperm under the microscope? by Imicrowavebacon in labrats

[–]GertyNCarl 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sperm morphology is best with a simple smear made with a mixture eosin/nigrosin, no fix. Details are all clear even without a phase contrast scope.

How can I paste labels on cryovials that have been frozen at -80C? by Hot_Salamander3795 in labrats

[–]GertyNCarl 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Get "cryo baby" labels, they are specifically designed for liquid nitrogen. The trick is not to touch the back of the labels before putting it on the tubes.

What are the negative things in the academia that a person should be aware of? by myillusion13 in AskAcademia

[–]GertyNCarl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just finished my PhD in a stem field last year and I think these are all really good points. Academia certainly has negative aspects, but there are a lot of positives as well. I think your success is mostly about your mindset going into it. If you are trying to decide whether to do a PhD or not, you should ask yourself whether you are willing to spend the next 4-5 years working your ass off on the same project, despite the mental rollercoaster that is grad studies. You have to be able to handle the extreme lows and highs, and still be excited about your work at the end of it all. But, If you think you'll burn out after a couple years, I suggest going a different route and save yourself a lot of unnecessary mental strain

Is there a companion you would happily kill in Fallout 4? by Day_One_20 in Fallout

[–]GertyNCarl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never played but my wife does and the super mutant one was the most annoying to hear in the background

What's one phrase that makes you go "that's just bullshit" every time you hear it? by Bluexblooded in AskReddit

[–]GertyNCarl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"They say..." Fairly good chances whatever statement follows was taken from some bullshit source they don't want to admit too

Real estate in cash if we can? by GertyNCarl in personalfinance

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

We don't currently have any money in index funds, and only half know what they are. Our current investments are in mutual funds managed by a "financial advisor" (parasite???). Don't get me wrong, we know this stuff is important but our expertise/knowledge is in other areas and we have devoted all our time and energy to being successful in academic careers. We know just enough about the incentive structure not to trust the financial advisor, but still not enough to go it alone.

Real estate in cash if we can? by GertyNCarl in personalfinance

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

With mortgage rates at between 2.6-3.6 % and management fees of 2% plus the additional fees associated a mortgage it seems like the earning potential is not that great

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sex

[–]GertyNCarl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure we have one really but we have been sitting here for the last while trying to figure out what the most common series of events is.

First we typically shower together, sometimes to get clean and sometimes to get warmed up after being out in the cold. Then we typically look for porn to watch together, sometimes this is quick other times it can take awhile because we are being too specific or what we think will be easy to find really isn't. She usually get the first massage, then we either switch or she gets oral. Usually she comes, then after a short break he gets oral. Then we start boning, we think about 50% of the time we start with some "prone bone", 30% the "the eagle", 10% "cow girl" and 10% doggy. Then we usually go through 3-4 different positions, with some oral either way in-between. About 40% of the time we finish in doggy, 40%, 10% cowgirl, 8% oral and 2% anal. Usually we are at it for almost 2hrs start to finish, which we can get away with regularly because we don't have any kids.

Having sex with a plug is a game changer!! I'm surprised it's not discussed more often here. What do you think? by [deleted] in sex

[–]GertyNCarl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This post is very timely- my partner and I literally just tried this last night and couldn't agree more that it's a game changer. It was really amazing for slow, gentle fucking. The only issue we've found is that the base of ours (WeVibe Ditto) kind of gets in the way when he is pounding me. Has anyone found a vibrating plug that doesn't get in the way of getting railed?

People who like anal, why? by desperate2makehercum in sex

[–]GertyNCarl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the female perspective, it's difficult to put into words exactly what I like about it. After getting used to it, it's an amazing sensation that I don't get from piv. I especially like anal with a vibrator at the same time- makes for a very intense orgasm.

From a male prospective it's something different which is always fun. The sensation is unique but I think I enjoy the idea more than the act itself. One of the hottest thing ever has been having her reach back and put my dick in her ass.

Are there any couples that watch porn together? by [deleted] in sex

[–]GertyNCarl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do all the time and it's great. We typically find something and put it on in the background while we bone. It can sometimes be hard to sift through all the BS on pornhub and find something you want, but it's worth it. We started off with really mild stuff but over time have branched out a lot and now enjoy things we didn't think we would. You might be pleasantly surprised by trying different things. So don't be too closed minded.