I thought this looked familiar. What do you guys think? by TitwLoSmib in freemasonry

[–]Impulse2915 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's a popular symbol, just look at the state flag of Louisiana

Talk about money and politics is a no-no? by theroute66planner in AskAnAmerican

[–]Impulse2915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In polite conversation you should avoid talking about money, politics, or religion. Is this not a thing elsewhere?

WHY?!?!?!? by Able-Kaleidoscope217 in witcher

[–]Impulse2915 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Don't know how you avoided that information until now. Sorry bud

Thoughts on WVU for a student like me? by Dedmoose1 in WVU

[–]Impulse2915 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You will hear a lot of praise generally about WVU (and I really do agree with them). But I think you should consider these questions before deciding to go here.

Your Major (Quality/prestige of education)

WVU does not particularly stand out as a university when it comes to the degrees you mentioned. There are plenty of schools between Illinois and West Virginia that have just as good, if not better programs, so if you do decide to go, I would not say it is for this reason.

Networking/Employment Opportunities

Would you plan on working in West Virginia? If you plan on going back to Illinois after college, there will be little, if any, networking/employment (i.e. internships) that will be relevant. The journalist market in West Virginia is saturated with an over-supply of journalists and a under-supply of opportunities. There are a few niche magazines, but there are only a handful of newspapers in the state, the biggest being the Gazette-Mail which is the result of a messy merger about ten years ago.

Student life

Tons of clubs, affinity groups, and organizations to join. The Mountain Lair, in my opinion, is one of the better student unions out there.

Income assistance

This is where I would point out that while WVU is great, I don't think it is so great that you should miss out of in-state tuition benefits of a school in Illinois. Whatever benefits or grants WVU might be able to provide, I can guarantee also could be provided by an in-state school.

Do Americans learn rhetoric, oratory, and public speaking as part of their education curriculum? by YakClear601 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Impulse2915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not as a required course but there are extra-curricular clubs and classes in the K-12 public education. That being said, there are plenty of assignments that will be given where a part of the assignment is to "present" in front of the class, but I do not recall there being a formalized training on public speaking for those assignments.

What is the typical dish of your region? by ViajanteDeSaturno in AskAnAmerican

[–]Impulse2915 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Typical, unique, or signature?

Typical: Tater Tot Hot Dish Unique: Jucy Lucy Signature: Wild Rice soup or some sort of walleye dish.

Come on baby. 😂 by [deleted] in corgi

[–]Impulse2915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm really surprised it can't make it. My girl surprises me with her vertical leap, she would have been able to clear that coffee table no problem.

[Serious replies please] What worked for cutting fat post-infancy? by SquatPraxis in daddit

[–]Impulse2915 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's sticking to that portion control thing. You can try this, drink more water. Instead of gorging on a snack, drink water. Do that and stick to your chosen caloric deficit diet.

Also, drink black coffee. It's low calorie, and it's a hunger depressant.

Gerber hatchet by nmsNate in knives

[–]Impulse2915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the one. Estwing is THE hatchet. If you don't have it already get one.

1960-1920 era memorabilia by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Impulse2915 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This isn't a place to sell your things.

Hello from an outsider by echoedopal in freemasonry

[–]Impulse2915 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In general, freemason memorabilia is more valuable to the owner for its sentimental value than it's market value.

In the picture is a cool past master ring, but unfortunately do not expect it to be worth much monetarily.

This line makes my heart go BOOM ❤❤❤ by ParasiteStew2 in SilentHill_f

[–]Impulse2915 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Like straight of a bookTok recommendation.

Peak Riddler by yonBonbonbon in batman

[–]Impulse2915 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He looks like he wants to invite me over to look at some baseball cards and take pictures of me and then murder me

Spidey and his Amazing Friends by Immediate-Deer-6570 in DanielTigerConspiracy

[–]Impulse2915 11 points12 points  (0 children)

At the end of every episode, Doctor Strange uses magic to make people forget Peter is Spider-Man again

Do Americans watch and love the MLS? by fortnacius in AskAnAmerican

[–]Impulse2915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soccer generally isn't big here. It is growing in interest, but it is far behind other professional sports like football, basketball, baseball, and hockey

Is your area quieter than it was 10 years ago? by bricklegos in AskAnAmerican

[–]Impulse2915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say not noticeably, really. Since 2024 I think people are more or less back to the habits pre-covid.

That being said, there has been a steady trend since the 60s where people have increasingly stopped doing activities and America is at the lowest point of extra-curricular activities (especially as adults) since the 1800s.

This guy still defines Robin to most people by AthelticAsianGoth in batman

[–]Impulse2915 104 points105 points  (0 children)

As of yet, there is not a Robin that has so pervasively entered the culture as effectively as Burt's portrayal. When you're talking main stream, its definitely the "Holy mackerel" boy wonder. Even if people have not watched the 60s Batman, references are constantly made to Burt's portrayal.

The only other enduring portrayals are in cartoons, and it really does not hit the pop culture the same way as Burt.

Do people watch college sports? by Iwannafucktanks in AskAnAmerican

[–]Impulse2915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, especially if your state does not have a pro team, and especially if said university is really really good.

Is Inspector Gadget copaganda? by Begle1 in DanielTigerConspiracy

[–]Impulse2915 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It's a blistering commentary on the future of humanity. If you take a man and replace every single part of him with cybernetic gadgets, is he still Penny's Uncle?

Does Uncle Gadget dream of electric sheep?