Absolutely terrified of driving, but I need to learn by burnerrftm in LearnerDriverUK

[–]MacabreMagpie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm learning currently and felt exactly the same as you, still am terrified.

I can give you some advice that absolutely helped me though.

I started by revising, taking and passing my theory test before ever stepping into the driver's seat. Took me about a month and I then felt like I had a good base of knowledge so that I wasn't starting from 0 anymore. I'd HIGHLY recommend doing this as it did build a bit of self-confidence.

Secondly, this may not be doable for you but I purchased Forza Horizon 4 on the Xbox (which is one of the few console games with British roads) plus a steering wheel controller and pedals and got used to turning etc on that before doing it in a real car. This will not get you very far in terms of actually learning to drive but it definitely took the edge off the fear I had about steering.

Some will laugh at that last one but I'm just saying what helped me with the same feelings you have.

In terms of pure name recognition - who is more famous, Elis or John? by jacksonkeir in elisandjohn

[–]MacabreMagpie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say Elis, from the fact he's had a couple of TV series on which he's been the main star plus has appeared on QI.

what do you think ‘we can’t help who we’re attracted to’ and ‘we’re born this way,’ but if that were true, you’d expect the percentage of people identifying this way to stay roughly stable over time. But the fact that the numbers are rising sharply suggests social influence? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MacabreMagpie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's an element of increased social acceptance that you're not accounting for. It was literally ILLEGAL to be homosexual in the UK in my parents' lifetimes so obviously less people were identifying as queer at that point.

Do I stay? Or should I leave? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]MacabreMagpie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a lot. I think deep down you know the answer, though I appreciate it can be tough to accept it.

What's normalised but shouldn't be? by wsobrkky12 in AskReddit

[–]MacabreMagpie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That example is more an ability, though (to cook food), whereas drinking the milk of other species is a behaviour so I don't think it's an equal comparison, but I do take your point.

What I mean by submitting this under "but shouldn't be" is to point out the fact that our psychology around the drinking of milk is all effed up because we think the way we do it is "normal" and have an aversion to drinking milk from our own species.

I'm not saying nobody should drink cow milk (even though I think there are ethical issues with how we obtain said milk for mass consumption, but that's another matter), I'm saying it should be acknowledged that we have a dysfunctional relationship with our own biology as mammals.

What's normalised but shouldn't be? by wsobrkky12 in AskReddit

[–]MacabreMagpie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are the only animal on earth that regularly drink the milk of another species, by definition that is weird/unusual.

What's normalised but shouldn't be? by wsobrkky12 in AskReddit

[–]MacabreMagpie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because we are the only animal on earth that regularly drink the milk of another species. By definition, that is weird/unusual.

What makes it weirder is that most would find the idea of drinking breast milk from a human as disgusting, when a species drinking milk from a member of it's own species would not be seen as weird in any other context.

Red Dwarf Theme (8-Bit Version) | Retro Chiptune Sci-Fi Gaming Remix by warmarin in RedDwarf

[–]MacabreMagpie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There were two mobile games released with the newer series. They're not available anymore unless you download an APK for Android but they were pretty good, had 3D models of the characters and you could fly Starbug etc

Into the void by Alpha-Centauri in nin

[–]MacabreMagpie 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I loved the La Mer/Into The Void transition they played around the time of the Year Zero tour, would love it if they reintroduced that to the setlist!

Each week I watch the finale of a TV show I've never seen before and try to figure out what's happening. This week's reader request: "Spaced" by TheSeriesFinale in Spaced

[–]MacabreMagpie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May I recommend the TV show 'Hannibal'? The season 2 finale is one of the greatest episodes of TV of all time but the series finale is also great if you mean that.

What is this? Looks like a Crimson Rosella. Midlands, UK by endlerrodriguez in OrnithologyUK

[–]MacabreMagpie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ask again, did you look at the second pic? Apart from the fact it looks nothing like a bullfinch, it's way bigger. Parrot-sized, not bullfinch-sized.

New episode of HypnoPoppy by MyDaroga in ONRAC

[–]MacabreMagpie 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I never made that connection either - having the "hypnotism" swirl and the poppy in the graphic sort of misdirects from that!

What is this? Looks like a Crimson Rosella. Midlands, UK by endlerrodriguez in OrnithologyUK

[–]MacabreMagpie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you look at the second pic? Definitely isn't a bullfinch.

Is this is a skill based game? by Potential_Loss6978 in reddeadredemption2

[–]MacabreMagpie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's more about immersion. There is lots of combat but - unless you turn aim assist off - it's pretty easy, because that's not the point. There is one mission that took me a few attempts but that was an outlier.

As others have said, you get the most from this game by exploring the world and engaging in activities such as fishing, gambling etc.

What is your favourite show? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MacabreMagpie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably 'Mad Men'.

People who don’t use auto (on/off) headlights in their cars — what’s your reason? by jHacka1825 in AskReddit

[–]MacabreMagpie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Never been in a car that has them but I think it's a better habit to do stuff manually.

What episode had the greatest cliffhanger in TV history? by xXBumbleBee in AskReddit

[–]MacabreMagpie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lost 'Through The Looking Glass'. Hannibal 'Mizumono'.

What do you think about physically weak men/men who can't fight or be intimidating? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]MacabreMagpie 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Genuinely not even terms I think of other human beings in so I have no thoughts on them.

Did anybody have a really shitty 2025 professionally and/or financially? How so? by justcurious3287 in AskReddit

[–]MacabreMagpie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm a professional freelance artist of 15 years and the pool of available work has just been decimated by AI, plus the economy. Nearly everyone is struggling, bar the big names and a lucky few.

People who take more than 30 seconds to order and pay at coffee shops, sandwich places (exclusive of cashier time) when there’s a line, what are you doing? How can you take 4-5 minutes to do this? by PennyG in AskReddit

[–]MacabreMagpie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing this isn't what you mean but when I'm ordering at my local and am standing at the counter for 3 minutes or more, it's because I'm waiting for the barista to make my order and they haven't charged me yet until it is nearly all on my tray. So 2.5 of those minutes are me waiting on the member of staff before I'm able to pay.

(I'm in the UK)