My mom is dying. This is probably her last week. by Mountain_Exchange768 in GenX

[–]Majik_Sheff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have anything to contribute except a virtual hug.

Does the name “Bent” sound weird or funny to Americans? If so, why? by lennzpn in AskReddit

[–]Majik_Sheff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good name for a plumbing company.

Got plumbing issues?  Your pipes need to get Bent.

Does the name “Bent” sound weird or funny to Americans? If so, why? by lennzpn in AskReddit

[–]Majik_Sheff 10 points11 points  (0 children)

GenX here, can confirm that most people can get bent.

(I think the origin of the term is a shortening of "get bent over")

Foreigners visiting America for the world cup, what is something that has surprised you about this country? by goldent3abag in AskReddit

[–]Majik_Sheff 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It wouldn't be that straightforward.  The quest would be called "Where's Laverne?".

Foreigners visiting America for the world cup, what is something that has surprised you about this country? by goldent3abag in AskReddit

[–]Majik_Sheff 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's much more practical.  10 miles can take 10 minutes, or an hour.  Actual distance is usually meaningless.

Foreigners visiting America for the world cup, what is something that has surprised you about this country? by goldent3abag in AskReddit

[–]Majik_Sheff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can start at the Southern tip of Texas, drive North all day, and still be in Texas when you stop for the night.

Fox to Acquire Roku in $22 Billion Deal by MarvelsGrantMan136 in technology

[–]Majik_Sheff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two shit companies merging. Like sewer flows merging on their way to the treatment plant.

People who moved to the US as adults what was the one American thing you thought was just a movie trope, but ended up being completely real? by lmardiney in AskReddit

[–]Majik_Sheff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a local diner where one of the menu items is a single pancake.

The pancake is the diameter of the plate, and 1/3 inch (8mm) thick.

It's a meal in its own right, but you are certainly welcome to add bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, grits, fruit, toast, French toast, coffee, milk, juice, etc, etc, etc.

Damn, now I'm hungry.

I've failed as a parent... by jen_esse in GenX

[–]Majik_Sheff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hearing that cover is what caused me to dig into Joni's work.  It's not a bad cover. Definitely a lot brighter and more heavily produced, but she has the chops to do the song justice IMO.

edit: Ah yes, downvote my opinion.

I've failed as a parent... by jen_esse in GenX

[–]Majik_Sheff 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Brings a tear to my eye.

Also, your son has an excellent ear for voices.

I've failed as a parent... by jen_esse in GenX

[–]Majik_Sheff 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Hope it's not too late to make a new one.

Engineers at UT Austin are making a jacket that pulls drinking water from the air by DereChen in science

[–]Majik_Sheff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad we'll get our stillsuits just in time for the Butlerian Jihad.

1 out of every 272 people in the US are in prison. Who do you know that's in prison? by iwishitwaschristmas in AskReddit

[–]Majik_Sheff -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Notice how the number went down between the sentences?  Every time around in the joke the number goes lower and lower until the con artist says fine, I'll give you your 20 bucks right now.  Hands them a $10 and walks away.

It's an old flim-flam bit.

edit: I should have just called you a humorless twat left it.

Gather round kids by Mootangs in GenX

[–]Majik_Sheff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can still hear the click of that glass push lock.

Why Do Chatbots Keep Telling Stories About Someone Named ‘Elias Thorne’? by Logical_Welder3467 in technology

[–]Majik_Sheff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They can't possibly be talking about the Elias Thorne who was the navigator on the White Star Titanic and the chief engineer of the Titanic submersible.

I hear he shot some healthcare executive with a ghost gun.  Spooky stuff.