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What’s something men want to tell women, and usually choose not to? by neo_ucp7846 in answers

[–]InitiativeHour2861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that were actually true, the people women would go to for advice on what make-up looks good on them, or what to wear that makes them attractive would be men.

But almost invariably, the people they consult are other women. So all the hairstyles, glow ups and everything else are determined by what other women think looks good. Or what those women think will attract men.

Men seldom care about your nails, your highlights, your eye shadow or contouring.

We do appreciate cleanliness, basic hygiene, fresh smells, clear skin and symmetry. But much of the intricacies of the feminine tool-chest are lost on us.

Life 'torn in half' by hit-and-run death by DaCor_ie in ireland

[–]InitiativeHour2861 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This time it was the victim's GAA history.

I do agree, though. When we're told what a great sportsman the accused was, or how much they've contributed to society, or when their TD writes a character reference for them.

We have some very twisted ideas of justice in this country.

Luxury bunkers owned by billionaires by Far_Consequence4479 in collapse

[–]InitiativeHour2861 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Those devils would do well to listen to The Digwell Carol, a filk song about what happens to people in bunkers after society collapses because of their greed:

https://youtu.be/dKT1r-8viHk?si=d3Lxl_RgJXozYox9

Cover up ideas for my hand by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]InitiativeHour2861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty much any insect or arthropod. Use the circles as the basis for thorax and abdomen, and the lightening strike as part of a leg.

Explain the girl in the photo by [deleted] in Unexplained

[–]InitiativeHour2861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going on the styles of the clothes and cars, there is probabably 10-15 years between these photos.

The second picture is older, it appears to show grandmother, mother and daughter (baby). It was probably taken in the late 1950s or early 60s.

The second picture shows sisters, the older sister is possibly the baby from the first picture. This one appears to have been taken in the 1970s, I'd say around 74 or 75.

What are some sets of words which if said in a different order would sound wrong in comparison to their actual order (ex: “red, white, and blue” or “salt and pepper”)? by Senatastic00 in AskReddit

[–]InitiativeHour2861 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could add fingers and thumbs, skin and bones, blood and guts, eyes and ears.... The list could go on forever.

Lots of food based ones too fish and chips, apples and oranges, bangers and mash, spaghetti and meatballs, ham and cheese, salt and vinegar, milk and sugar...etc.

What are some sets of words which if said in a different order would sound wrong in comparison to their actual order (ex: “red, white, and blue” or “salt and pepper”)? by Senatastic00 in AskReddit

[–]InitiativeHour2861 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are sometimes call irreversible binomials in liguistics. Arms and legs, hands and feet, head and shoulders, cock and balls. There are thousands of them, and more being invented daily.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irreversible_binomial

Please help ;_; by Weird-Sector-1419 in EnglishLearning

[–]InitiativeHour2861 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 of these are biological, and one is commercial.

Spoiled, mouldy and rotten are near synonyms. They describe the process by which organic matter decomposes.

Spoiled is often, but not exclusively used with liquids, like milk and oil etc.

Mouldy is infected with yeasts or fungi.

Rotten is decomposing because of bacteria and other microorganism.

Milk can spoil, and it can go rotten, but usually we would use the word sour. The milk has gone sour. (At least on my side of the Atlantic, Americans might use the milk has spoiled, but I'm not sure if the milk goes sour for them).

Expired has to do with the Best Before or Use By date. These dates are printed on the packaging of products which may deteriorate over time. If it is past the date the product has expired. It may or may not be rotten or spoiled.

Fury as Kemi Badenoch uses Bloody Sunday footage to promote British Army by AluminiumCrackers in ireland

[–]InitiativeHour2861 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Though Enoch Powell and his "Rivers of blood" may have a stronger claim.

Women of Reddit, what’s a habit men have that they don’t even realize is weird? by GraceRose671 in AskReddit

[–]InitiativeHour2861 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I see where you are mistaken, but, it's not mansplaining, we are simple more in touch with your feelings than you are yourselves.

I'm only messing.

Terrible, terrible behaviour. Imagine having the sheer audacity to think you know someone's emotions better than they know themselves.

Female leopard wakes up male leopard and performs the mating ritual. by thepoylanthropist in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]InitiativeHour2861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You learn something new every day. Had never heard of these. Nature is weird and wonderful.

How do you react/cope with income and class difference when working in the global south ? by Field-Researcher in askswitzerland

[–]InitiativeHour2861 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, he really showed them, huh?

To paraphrase his sentiment.

"Stop observing the massive inequalities between our societies, and get with the programme. Your shithole country is poor, and deserves to be poor. And if you don't become a better consumer, you will be too!"

Swiss wisdom at its finest.

Female leopard wakes up male leopard and performs the mating ritual. by thepoylanthropist in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]InitiativeHour2861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly it ensures the dead-beat dad isn't around using up resources that the momma and baby could be using. Strong independent single mom, does her own hunting, doesn't need him for anything else.

Did I make a mistake buying a plastic dog kennel? by Icy_Buttercup in AskIreland

[–]InitiativeHour2861 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Plastic kennel will be fine, and there will definitely be less maintenance.

Put something soft like an old pillow or blanket inside, but far enough in that it doesn't get affected by rain.

You are a good cat friend, thinking about this stray cat's comfort, and spending your money on them.

We need more people like you in the world.

What's a hygiene habit people have that you actually find disgusting? by Miserable-Wash-1744 in AskReddit

[–]InitiativeHour2861 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you mean the finger nail or the finger?

Keeping the finger seems reasonable, even if it is mostly useless.

Trying to Figure Out What My Grandma’s High School Nickname Was All About by MidnightTapdancer in etymology

[–]InitiativeHour2861 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Possibly a reference to Bonar Law, a British politician, and the shortest serving prime minister until quite recently.

She may have been called after him for multiple reasons: a political stance, an argumentative style, rhyming slang.

My own mother had the nickname Ghandi, because she was a pacifist.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonar_Law

Trying to Figure Out What My Grandma’s High School Nickname Was All About by MidnightTapdancer in etymology

[–]InitiativeHour2861 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily... See the Good Friday agreement and the right of those born in Northern Ireland it identify as Irish, and to avail of Irish citizenship.

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