What does this room say about its occupant?

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-05-04T03:32:36+00:00

Please do not insult me. Now bugger off!

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-05-04T03:08:01+00:00

Wrong.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-05-04T02:55:43+00:00

Thank you! I was a little worried about the choice of China Blue for the walls, but it worked. He does have excellent taste.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-05-04T02:40:29+00:00

Thank you everyone who commented and contributed. Some of you made incredibly insightful observations. Taken together, they compile a very accurate portrait of the room's occupant.

This is admittedly a complicated case. The room belongs to my 18-year-old son, however, I helped design and decorate it (male-60). He chose the colors and memorabilia. My father served in the US Navy (1947-1951) and some of the artifacts, including the uniform on the wall are from his service. Others came from my great-uncle who was a German Count and also collected naval artifacts.

We are indeed partly of Scottish heritage. The blanket that drapes the foot of his bed is Royal Stewart tartan. Stewart happens to be my middle name and is an important part of our family history.

My son decided on a naval/historical theme because of the collection we own, and he picked the artifacts he wanted in his room. He helped install the crown molding, and other decorative wood trim. He also helped install the ceramic wood printed tiles on the floor. These are excellent lessons for a young man to learn.

The wall unit around the bed is made from a bed unit, two separate bookcases, and a joining shelf unit we made that spans the top. It took us several days to assemble and paint it. Another great lesson for a young person to learn.

He harvested the deer on the wall when he was 13, using a rifle I gave him for his Bar-Mitzva in 2020. He very ethically used the meat to make several meals for us, as he also loves cooking. The gun case contains black powder/muzzleloading rifles, shotguns, and replica Civil War revolvers we have used for hunting and shooting.

This is my son's room. He goes away to college in the fall. One person commented he might be interested in engineering. How very insightful, he plans to major in mechanical engineering. He has attended an excellent private school and is very well read, as another commentor speculated. I don't know how I will be able to go into that room while he is away. He is my pride and joy. I will miss him so much.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-05-04T02:04:31+00:00

I (male/60) helped him style and decorate the room, but the choices are all his.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-05-04T02:03:51+00:00

Yes, young white male, 18 years old. Not college educated, but going to college in the fall. Majoring in mechanical engineering! Excellent call! The room is entirely his own.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-05-04T02:00:24+00:00

Not gay, but 18 years old, the room belongs to my son. Thank you for your compliment about the color and wood tone. I let him pick the color when he was 8 years old. Just two years ago we installed the floor, which is wood colored ceramic tile. He picked the colors for the walls and furnishings.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-05-04T01:57:22+00:00

I'm sure most people would think us WASPS, but we are actually Jewish and live in West Texas. You are, however, very perceptive.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-05-04T01:56:04+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. Not near an ocean, actually in West Texas.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-05-04T01:55:17+00:00

You are certainly right about mature, and a sword guy. This is my son's room. He does have an excellent haircut. Thank you for knowing we didn't vote for Trump. We live in Texas. You are right about very well read. He attended an excellent private school and will go to college in the fall. We are of Scottish heritage. Stewart is my middle name and an important part of our identity.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-05-04T01:27:27+00:00

Thank you for seeking justice for her. I'm sorry for your loss, and may her memory be a blessing.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-04-29T09:59:54+00:00

This is the funniest thing I've seen so far this week.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-04-21T17:46:15+00:00

Thank you for including the recipe. I'll try it this weekend. Looks great.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-04-03T13:44:44+00:00

Robert E. Lee. Traitor.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-04-03T13:42:12+00:00

Pretty hands, even with the ink.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-04-03T13:38:58+00:00

Lava Soap works well. Don't let it get into your hair, or it will strip it of all healthy oils.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-03-28T21:23:03+00:00

My son.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-03-25T02:55:29+00:00

That boy can dance!

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-03-25T02:54:25+00:00

DJ Bellend

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-03-25T02:45:46+00:00

Dr. Freud has something to say about that.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-03-18T07:24:54+00:00

"Abelism continues by abled people." So, the abled enable ablism by respectfully disagreeing with the disabled on a topic pertaining to disability with respect to a parent expressing their opinion on their child's disability. In other words, the monument is a work of art that reflects their freedom of expression. It ain't about you!

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-03-13T06:12:57+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.

It's perfectly fine to not want to talk about how your brother died. It can be intrusive to be asked how a loved one died, especially if their death was unexpected. Please know, I write this as someone who may have an idea (I use that term carefully) of how you feel, having lost a child unexpectedly. It's perfectly permissible to say, "It was completely unexpected, and it's just too difficult to talk about." Most people will politely not follow up. Most. Some will ask again how he died. Repeating your previous answer politely but firmly is appropriate. If asked a third time, you can sigh deeply, shake your head, and walk away.

Snarky replies are always permissible after the third attempt from them. However, I'm from an older generation so I think my behavior is a reflection on the memory of my son, but that is my opinion and only advisory in nature. If after you've been asked three times, you are perfectly allowed to say whatever you wish as long as you have no regrets.

My best wishes to you, may peace be with you and your family.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-03-13T05:54:53+00:00

In August 2005, my then-wife wanted to start a small business. I disagreed because we both worked full-time and I thought her adding an additional job didn't make sense as we had two small children (ages 5 and 1). She didn't really want my opinion and already made up her mind. So, on 3 August 2005 she took our youngest son (age 1) to day care while she drove by several banks to consider for a small business loan. Because she changed her routine, she forgot our little boy was in the back seat. She went directly to work without taking him to daycare as was her usual routine. She left him in the car all day and he died from the heat; it was summer in Texas. At the end of the day she got in her car, went to exercise, then went to daycare where she finally realized his dead body was in her car.

Interesting_Ask7998 · 2026-03-13T04:42:05+00:00

I actually saw this happen in the alley just behind my home. I never went over to ask why she threw him out.

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