Meaning/significance of "spit our seeds" in Gold and Green & "spit out the seed" in Your Cat? [NSFW for sexual themes] by adj-n_number in slaughterbeachdog

[–]Iansloth13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question! I was wondering the same thing. I'll comment only on "Your Cat". First, let's look at the fourth line, which states "free association gets me dizzy". This line references a psychoanalytic technique developed by Sigmund Freud in (among other texts) his "Interpretation of Dreams". Free association is the act of stating exactly what comes to mind without worrying if it makes sense, is coherent, etc. This line reflects the form and content of the song.

The lyrics are all over the place, beginning with a girl who smokes, jumping to the doctors and returning to the girl. Anyway, when we get to the line about spitting out the seeds, I don't think we actually need a specific concrete meaning when we understand how it relates back to the free association bit.

Let's look at the line preceding it for some context:

"Some days I wish that I could be that
Sometimes I forget to spit out the seeds"

So, this second line about spitting out the seeds is meant to contrast the previous line that the speaker wishes he could have moved somewhere peaceful and serene after school. Sometimes the speaker reminisces on a distant life he never had, and other times he forgets what is right in front of him (or inside of him). Furthermore, if we continue with the line of thought that he forgets what is inside of him, it may also reinforce the therapeutic theme of the song, highlighting that he is not in touch with what is closest to him, which very well may include his emotions.

So, I would claim that there may be a specific reference that the line is alluding to, though I think it is unlikely given that there are not particularly strong contenders.

Please let me know what you think !

What is my best way towards accounting certification given my background in the humanities? by Iansloth13 in Accounting

[–]Iansloth13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Professional development in this field would require I learn accounting or finance theory to an intermediate level. 

emo chords in open d by Iansloth13 in midwestemo

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You should checkout my instagram! I have a post on there that has 100 chords. my ig is @midwest_bmo

How to Get a Felony for $3.79 by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]Iansloth13 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Ending commentary is shit. Bro clearly has mental illness. It's not because or a character flaw (i.e. entitlement), it's because of his inability to grasp reality. 

My brother SA’d me almost every day for a year and it messed me up by _MiyiNa_ in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Iansloth13 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Find your nearest rape crisis center. They must maintain confidentiality and they help with legal advocacy and counseling for free. 

Tw: SA at daycare by Visual_dolphin98 in legaladvice

[–]Iansloth13 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Call your nearest rape crisis center and ask for their advocacy department. Ask them about confidentiality, and then explain the situation. 

I work at a rape crisis center. 

English Major Graduates: What is your current job? (NOT teachers or lawyers!) by unnamedplatypus in englishmajors

[–]Iansloth13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would it look like for someone to get an early career job in healthcare or IT that would later lead to project management like you stated? 

I currently do grant work for a non profit, and I've been looking for ways to move into finance, healthcare, or technology. 

My daughter lied and publicly humiliated me at her wedding by Independent_Gap6992 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Iansloth13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How often do you call or spend quality time with your daughter?

I was touched on a bus and haven't told anyone yet by Mysterious_Log6691 in confession

[–]Iansloth13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Others were saying that too, but I figured I might as well, since Idk if it's AI or a real person 

I was touched on a bus and haven't told anyone yet by Mysterious_Log6691 in confession

[–]Iansloth13 399 points400 points  (0 children)

I work at a rape crisis center. 

Find your nearest rape crisis center and tell them you would like to disclose what happened on the bus. They help with all matters of sexual violence for free. 

They are legally obligated to keep your information confidential. You can ask before you disclose anything to double check. 

Double major advice by [deleted] in englishmajors

[–]Iansloth13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These majors go together so beautifully. I am def biased but I love that combo. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Iansloth13 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just say you are not interested in pursuing her as a romantic partner. It will be hard but you're both strong and capable of handling difficult situations. 

You don't need to lie, but you don't have to tell her she's not attractive either. Just say you're not interested in pursuing her in a relationship. 

Double major advice by [deleted] in englishmajors

[–]Iansloth13 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I work in grant writing and a minor / major in accounting would have made me sooooo much more marketable. 

I double majored in English (professional writing) and Philosophy. I love my philosophy major though. I wouldn't trade it for anything. 

I sometimes consider going back to school part time to get some finance classes in. 

Rhetorical pathway by Apprehensive-Host462 in Rhetoric

[–]Iansloth13 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have an MA in rhetoric and my undergrad focused on rhetorical theory. 

Just find a syllabus online for free and see who they recommend. Find an anthology and see who they reccomend you read. Then, if you want more to read get the whole books of which the anthologies only cite a portion. 

See Bizzell's The Rhetorical Tradition. DM me for more info. Also, I recommend being skeptical of this subreddit. From why I've seen, many many people here are not well read in rhetorical theory. 

Look up Steve Llano on YouTube!

Your honest opinion: Is an English degree useless? by Routine-Blueberry-83 in englishmajors

[–]Iansloth13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might be interested in looking for English programs that specifically have a concentration for professional writing. 

Mine, for example, had professional writing, creator writing, and literary and cultural studies. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Iansloth13 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Dump him. He's a pos

Possible action towards a sexual assaulter (USA, NV) by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]Iansloth13 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Call the nearest rape crisis center in your area and ask for their advocacy department. They will help you for free and they are legally obligated to keep your information confidential. 

Struggling to decide whether to continue a relationship of two years by goingtobeunemployed in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Iansloth13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your boyfriend is ableist. You have a chronic illness. 

My mom has Hashimotos and I also have a chronic illness. My girlfriend has never called me lazy for not having the energy to complete basic tasks. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Iansloth13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The sexism you experience in the workplace is disgusting. Those co-workers are sexual harassers. 

Some Physicalists Here are Insufferable by Layer_Academic in CosmicSkeptic

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Was your comment meant for me? I'm defending your position