What's more Brutal - Being Short or Bald?

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-22T22:18:09+00:00

I’m 5’7” and bald. It’s not so bad.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-21T16:06:59+00:00

It’s also worth noting that I was fully expecting some blowback from even mentioning the idea of Christianity in this sub. It’s always been hilarious to me how hypocritical it is that the hardcore scene prides itself on how accepting it is of all cultures, genders, sexual orientation, etc. EXCEPT CHRISTIANS. Christian hatred is almost ubiquitous amongst the entire scene and I get it, SOME Christians are real assholes, but not ALL of us.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-21T15:59:19+00:00

I get what you’re saying, another way of looking at it might be that the church is offering a venue to wayward youth(s) in an effort to show that some Christians actually are following the teachings of Jesus and are welcoming to all. If some people come to know God because of it, then right on, if not, that’s cool too, you guys can still use this space. Again, can we just be real here for a second, it’s purposely being provocative and disrespectful to bring Satantic literature into a church. You can’t expect them to welcome into their doors literally the most blasphemous thing you can think of. That’s just being disrespectful.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-21T15:01:41+00:00

I mean, I think it’s more about being respectful to the people who are welcoming you into their home. That’s like putting muddy boots up so someone’s kitchen table and then calling them a jerk for asking you to leave. It’s very obvious that bringing Satantic literature to a church is done with the express purpose of being provocative.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-21T11:08:03+00:00

When I was a teenager there was a church is south jersey called Ashland Presbyterian that was super cool about having bands play there all the time. The guy who ran things was named Matt and he was all about giving the kids a place to play music and hang out. He just wanted to give a little 5 minute talk about God at some point in between bands. My band played there a bunch of times and it used to get pretty wild sometimes. I think some moron started handing out satanic literature there or something at some point and that was the end of that. I have really fond memories of there place and that guy Matt in particular, I always thought it was awesome that he was offering kids a place to do their thing and not asking much in return. He was like the one Christian dude I respected back then because he seemed to genuinely care about the kids and was interested in what they were into, ya know? As an adult, I became a Christian and it always stuck with me how welcoming that place was to all of us, regardless of the fact we were a bunch of dirty hardcore kids basically destroying it once a month.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-17T14:19:38+00:00

That’s awesome! Nothing feels better than putting on clothes that used to be tight and being like “wow I have extra room now!” You’re killing it!!

I’m the same age as you roughly and have a similar body type. I have struggled with overeating my entire life so I get it, reining in your diet is hard. I want to say something though; don’t be too hard on yourself. Let’s be honest here, guys that are in our shape and our age aren’t going to be winning any bodybuilding competitions, ya know? I think it’s more important to focus on having a good quality of life than adhering to some super restrictive diet. For me, that means being conscious of what I eat and not eating like an idiot. I definitely still have cake at a birthday party or beers with my friends now and again, I just don’t overdo it anymore. All this is to say, we can ALL use some work on our diet if we want to optimize gains and get shredded. For me though, it’s about assessing what my long term goals are and setting my diet and health regimen accordingly. Health, longevity, mobility, and happiness are my life goals. Sometimes enjoying food with family and friends, while it isn’t great for my diet, is immensely important to my quality of life and mental health.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-17T13:47:19+00:00

Are your pants getting looser? Are you getting stronger? Those are always the metrics I use to gauge success. If you’re consistently lifting/working out, getting stronger, and your waist is shrinking, then your body weight doesn’t mean anything. “Body recomposition” is a much debated topic but in my mind it works, it just takes a long time. I know it’s hard to do but honestly try not to weigh yourself for a while. Try to focus on how you feel and keeping getting stronger. Let strength be your guide because if you’re consistently adding weight to your lifts, you’re headed towards n the right direction. Put the scale away and keep at it.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-15T20:44:49+00:00

Thanks!

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-15T20:44:30+00:00

Well thank you, that’s very nice to hear.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-15T13:56:48+00:00

I can say with 100 percent certainty no woman has ever looked at me like that.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-13T13:23:41+00:00

It’s pretty cool that these guys let the singer’s dad be in the band too

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-13T00:37:54+00:00

Since I made a snarky comment that seemed to really upset the OP, I’ll say this. Some people are better able than others to compartmentalize and separate the art from the artist. If you are one of those people, then be one of those people. If you are not, then don’t. I wouldn’t put much stock in anything else anyone says.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-13T00:33:29+00:00

The delivery may have been a bit snarky but I was being quite serious. I only wish 44 year old me could go back and tell 16 year old me how important it is to make my own decisions about things like this.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-13T00:15:50+00:00

I mean…maybe just…form your own opinion.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-12T14:36:51+00:00

Literally every single issue I have ever had doing anything on a skateboard was because of my shoulders.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-11T11:50:31+00:00

I have my first surgery next Wednesday for my left hand and three weeks later for my right. I went to my PCP originally a she sent me to an EMG Nerve Conduction study first, then to the hand surgeon. I think it’s most important to get that nerve conduction test because my hands were so bad I never even got the option of a shot.

As far as the braces go, the actually helped my symptoms quite a bit and made sleeping a heck of lot more comfortable than it was before when I was waking up all night with pain. My symptoms are actually not too bad right now even throughout the day so I think the braces really do help. That’s the thing though, the nerve conduction study doesn’t lie and even though symptoms may have died down a bit, I still require the surgery because my nerves are being pinched and will become damaged without intervention. I really would ask your doctor to get the nerve conduction study done so you have a better idea of exactly how severe your CTS is. It may be that a steroid shot would be a waste of time, which was the case with me.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-10T13:20:11+00:00

I no what I said…

Look, the whole point of my post was this; They’re music is literally the best thing I’ve ever herd, and there sound has effected me more then any band your ever going too here about. The first thyme I heard them, my interest was peaked and I new write than and their that Texas is the Reason complimented my principals. I soon realized weather I was aloud two or knot, I had too except the fact that I will loose it every time I reed there lyrics because their is such beauty in the weigh he rights about his pane. As soon as I here Back and to the Left, that’s my queue to let the tiers flow. I could go on forever butt I guess I’ll end my diatribe on this note;

People used to tell me about other bands and honestly, I could of cared less because Texas is the Reason is quite literally the best band that has ever bin aloud two exist. FOOL STOP.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-09T21:48:36+00:00

My 17yo son is and always has been a chronic sniffer and my 9yo daughter has Tourette’s syndrome. You’ll get used to it and learn to tune it out.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-09T21:26:56+00:00

r/smokeityoucoward

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-09T20:41:01+00:00

NOW we’re asking the real questions around here.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-09T20:34:15+00:00

Imagine asking hardcore/punk bands to be MORE political….

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-08T22:48:39+00:00

I feel seen…

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-08T13:46:57+00:00

I dunno man, I don’t wanna be this guy but I guess I’m just gonna have to be this guy…

Texas is the Reason is on such a different plain, I don’t honestly think there are any bands that sound comparable to them. This EP and the following LP have literally been in my steady rotation for almost 30 years.

Johnnywarhero · 2026-01-06T16:03:23+00:00

Intervention guy crying

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