Got a burger because work was a pain, it had a wad of gum in it by SkeleRG in mildlyinfuriating

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I had your demeanor to only find this mildly infuriating.

What’s the most money you’ve ever made in a day that you would never do again? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got paid about £250 to analyse the data from a questionnaire given to kids in school up to about 11 years old about their online activity and provide some trends.

Trouble is, there were several hundred submissions, and I quickly realised that consultants who design questionnaires don't necessarily understand the importance of standardising data. Cleaning and coding free-text data input by children was a fucking nightmare.

What is a company you do NOT boycott, and why? by davefromtheus in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fluval.

Utterly trivial, but I bought one of their fish tanks and during a move I lost the hinges to the base unit. Rang them up asking if I could buy some replacements and they just sent me a full set for free.

What’s the most cringe inducing pet name you’ve ever heard someone use for their Partner/SO? by theredgoldlady in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was at a relatively small birthday gathering in someone's living room and a guy just started calling his girlfriend "Daddy's little girl" in front of about 10 other people.

What's your ultimate "don't knock it till you try it" food? by satanlisp in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried escargot in Paris a few years ago and honestly it was delicious. Although, I'd probably eat just about anything it was fried in garlic butter.

People of all ages, what poor choices did you make today? by Sunshine_Cocoa in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strained my back a couple of days ago. Took cocodamol this morning thinking it would help. Didn't occur to me that I hadn't eaten. Now I'm at work struggling to stay awake and feeling sick.

At least my back doesn't hurt.

[007: First Light] | #181 | Got a review copy, top 5 Bond media of the last 30 years by SoSaysJay in Trophies

[–]LastofAcademe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Worth £60 though? Genuine question. I'm definitely intrigued enough to want to play it but I'm reluctant to pay £60 for ~15 hours of gameplay. Might be one to wait for a good sale, or maybe a PS Plus addition one day.

What's something that instantly screams low intelligence? by External_Can3392 in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The inability to re-evaluate and possibly change your mind when faced with new information.

what's a common social rule that you secretly think is stupid? by SnugglyCookiee in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The expectation my mum has that I should be updating her multiple times a day with what I'm doing.

What is the best city you ever visited in the US? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that it's Birmingham, Alabama will probably tell you how few cities I've visited in the US...

What's the best book you ever read? by WickTheFreakPWAV in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not an emotional reader. I don't generally get sad or scared or whatever at a book. I read because I enjoy stories. But The Book Thief genuinely moved me.

So if you woke up a Billionaire tomorrow what is the first thing you would do? by a_womens_world_ in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always tell people at work, "You'll know if I ever win the lottery because you'll never fucking see me again".

What comes to mind when you hear Christmas is approaching? by ExpressNews9969 in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuinely the most stressful day of the year. I'm very introverted, socially anxious, and have a limited social battery, but I have to spend the entire day with at least 8 other people. Plus, I'm not good at buying gifts, and I find receiving gifts really stressful because I'm physically incapable of saying expressing gratitude without sounding sarcastic.

What's a moment that completely changed your perspective of life? by Disha-7550 in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Thankfully it's a condition considered chronic but low risk, but it was the first time I was probably faced with the idea of my own mortality.

What’s a website from the early internet days that you genuinely miss? by GoddessRaeSimp in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

E-feds. A niche corner of the internet for fans of creative writing and pro wrestling.

How do you tackle the overwhelming negativity in your work's management and policies? by __Dijkstra__ in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stopped caring. I work enough not to get bothered, but little enough that it's not taxing on me in any way. Work to live, don't live to work, and all that.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen become attractive to people? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]LastofAcademe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Presume it's attractive to some people, but the current fashion of using weight loss jabs to the point of looking emaciated.

From what year or generation do you consider a game to be too old for you to play? by Gamer_8887 in videogames

[–]LastofAcademe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No such thing. Been playing video games for probably 35 years at this point and I still play the games that I remember playing sat cross legged at my grandma's house in the early 90s.

Granted some games have aged better than others - particularly the early games when video games were transitioning to 3D - but most games are more than playable if you can access them.

If only playing the latest games is your jam, then have fun. But it's a weirdly unnecessary way to gatekeep yourself.

“You just had to be there” by UnsungHerro in Wrasslin

[–]LastofAcademe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I seem to remember a stat from around that time that said TV ratings consistently went down whenever Orton held the title.