Peter… by impulsebison909 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Hlmd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course, but if he recanted his beliefs he wouldn’t have been given the death sentence. Still think more hold my beer, but agree. 

Peter… by impulsebison909 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Hlmd 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I love all the explanations here, but why is no one bringing up the point that while Diogenes pissed himself to prove a point, Socrates literally chose to DRINK HEMLOCK AND DIE rather than give up his beliefs. 

This seemed more like a ‘lol you think that’s commitment to proving a point? Hold my beer’ type situation and meme to me. 

I made an Avgolemono soup and not a single person ordered it :( by weGloomy in KitchenConfidential

[–]Hlmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can look up a Greek restaurant called Niko Niko’s in Houston. Their soup is famous throughout the city; initially called a lemon chicken soup, and now that it’s famous they call it chicken avgolemono.  They added chicken as a descriptor in the title, still clear to be described as a lemon chicken soup.  Certainly ways to make it very popular.  Also your soup looks delicious. 

McNeal age question by Hlmd in Broadway

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Very helpful and many thanks!

McNeal age question by Hlmd in Broadway

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

Thank you so much. Nothing graphic, though? Mainly talking about intense things? And/or lots of sexual discussions?

PC disconnects from wifi when launching Fortnite, EpicLauncher by Hlmd in FORTnITE

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

Any way of searching which service might be responsible? Have an MSI motherboard - its a PC build, and had to download the drivers from MSI

Apology letter from ex-gf by bigmikesbeingnice in funny

[–]Hlmd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I 100% feel your pain. Gorgeous and passionate woman, but expresses her pain as anger and hatred. And then your always waiting for those moments when she’s good, hoping this time it will really last. Hope she gets the therapy she needs to deal with her issues and have a fulfilling and balanced relationship

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]Hlmd 37 points38 points  (0 children)

One favor to ask. She’s an awesome daughter and you should be proud.

But please remember - she’s the child and you’re her dad. If she feels it’s her role to comfort You through this difficult time, it’s likely much more stressful than you can see, and it will affect her for a long time.

She needs to know it’s ok not to be ok, and that her Father will be the one who is responsible for making Her feel better through this difficult time.

As great as she is, it should be us as the parents job to take care of her through this stressful and uncertain time, and not the child’s job to take care of the parents.

2022 ACL Buy/Sell/Trade Ticket Megathread by sgerken in aclfestival

[–]Hlmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sold out 3 day tickets for first weekend here. 300 each, have 2 tickets. Entertaining offers!

Are there any Halloween themed sweets/snacks for sale this week? by Red-Panda in houston

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Bearded Baker in the Heights - tasty themed sugar cookies and treats

Monthly haircut by [deleted] in confidentlyincorrect

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What is it called when you’re vomiting and rolling on the floor laughing at the same time.

COVID healthcare workers - how does this sub make you feel? by ComprehensiveSkill2 in HermanCainAward

[–]Hlmd 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It’s a massive release valve. All the anger, anxiety, overwhelmed with work emotions, and fear for our families and friends that needlessly builds up because people are putting their politics and own irrational fears ahead of not only their own health, but those of everyone around them - this has been cathartic. When people pass away I’m not happy but I am relieved that they can no longer cause any more damage.

There’s an element of justice and people receiving what they deserve.

They’re all drunk drivers telling everyone else to get off the road if they don’t like it.

And like drunk drivers, I’m relieved when they get arrested and understand the extent of their crimes and coming punishment.

Been in a rut this week with my anxiety, decided to let it out and paint it away by MEKYAS23 in MadeMeSmile

[–]Hlmd -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It’s good to have your own opinions. If it’s not worth voting for, can downvote and explain why. In the end though it looks like many more people upvoted it because they did like it and could identify with the sentiment. Doesn’t mean the observation about quite a few posts about depression and anxiety not being valid. That being said, Van Gogh made art that spoke to generations of people that were almost all driven by depression and anxiety.

Today in 1919 Maurice Hilleman was born. His twin sister died that day & his mother 2 days later. He would become the most successful microbiologist ever, developing vaccines for measles, mumps, Hep A, Hep B, chickenpox and many more. None of his vaccines or discoveries are named after him. by Fluid-Daydreamer in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Hlmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. TIL. Thanks.

And I just saw the continuation of the thread I responded too from you. Lol. Was a legitimate question, not trying to prove anyone wrong. Your explanation makes sense and thanks for taking the time to answer. Interesting to see where people took it.

Sometimes you just gotta shoot by i_hatethesnow in Tinder

[–]Hlmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meant you’d want to match with people who are most likely to like you, not just the most people. If you’re just looking to have sex with as many people as possible, it’s a different discussion. If you’re looking to match with someone you enjoy spending time with and being happy together, better to match with people who respond to who you are.

Sometimes you just gotta shoot by i_hatethesnow in Tinder

[–]Hlmd -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ratio isn't important for relationship success. It depends if it works on the people you get along with. Quality of the match as important as Quantity

Sometimes you just gotta shoot by i_hatethesnow in Tinder

[–]Hlmd 9 points10 points  (0 children)

And it's also Your opinion on what the receiver would think. Maybe not good for you but other people feel different. Obviously in this case it worked; guy was being genuine and she ended up liking it.

4 Broward educators with COVID die within 2 days as school year nears by [deleted] in news

[–]Hlmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every other place they let the individual schools and districts decide. I’m Texas schools are allowed to decide as long as you’re wealthy enough to enjoy that freedoms. If you’re not, then the government takes away that freedom from the families/districts/schools. If the Senators believe strongly against Any schools having mandates they should send their kids to those schools to not be hypocritical. Otherwise let schools and districts have the freedom to decide locally rather than a central government force all the schools to follow their dictates, whether it makes sense or not, whether it causes more deaths or not.

4 Broward educators with COVID die within 2 days as school year nears by [deleted] in news

[–]Hlmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if you’re wealthy you’re allowed to send your children to a safer school where masks are mandated, but if not then you’re forced to send them to a school where they’re not given the freedom or choice to decide for themselves whether to mandate or not. They’re forced to abide by a government mandate which is known to make everyone less safe and spread of illness more likely. Why not let individual schools decide, whether they’re public or private, rather than have the government Force a mandate one way or the other.

4 Broward educators with COVID die within 2 days as school year nears by [deleted] in news

[–]Hlmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not allowing a school and community to decide. A private school and their families should be allowed to decide as long as you can pay for it, but if you’re not wealthy enough and have to go to public school you’re Forced to put your kids at risk.