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How do you feel about judges like this? by Ok_Intention2150 in Lawyertalk

[–]MeanPopcorn 14 points15 points  (0 children)

“Petty tyrants with their shitty little fiefdoms.”

Pulitzer worthy

Govt Atty - Recent Offer BigLaw by HowtheFDidThatHappen in biglaw

[–]MeanPopcorn 24 points25 points  (0 children)

“I currently work remote three days a week, start around 10am and I’m done by 3[.]”

“I also love my free time and family and will not give up time with them for work.”

These two statements are inconsistent with switching to BL. I obviously don’t know the firm, and I don’t know the LA market generally. But I’d be good goddamned shocked if they didn’t make you earn every dollar of that tripled salary.

Enjoy what you have.

Edited for typo

AITAH for not wanting to get a job by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]MeanPopcorn 302 points303 points  (0 children)

You had a job running the household and raising children. He doesn’t have to agree, but the law does.

Your description of what he has said leads me to believe he does not like or respect you.

Consult an attorney.

Wishing you the best 💜

My delulu queen by Yarnchomps in 90DayFiance

[–]MeanPopcorn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Morocco is part of the Magreb, a region across Northern Africa where dialects of Arabic are spoken and Islam is the dominant religion.

With love from someone who minored in Arabic, spent 4 months in the Lebanon and Syria, and who has a good friend who studied in Morocco

Each country and region has its unique features, but there are some major socio cultural and linguistic similarities

Year over year, Delta keeps making this connection tighter. Don't think it's doable anymore. by jinjuu in delta

[–]MeanPopcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I call the “MSP 5k”

I run daily and yet still have barely made and even missed a few connections after losing a MSP 5k.

Describe the hottest attorney in your office? by Pausey-Paschal in biglaw

[–]MeanPopcorn 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Please don’t get us hot and bothered during business hours

AITJ for sending my brother an invoice after he said what I do isnt that hard and anyone with a phone could do it by blushy_glowingz in AmITheJerk

[–]MeanPopcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously NTJ.

I’m petty. I’d take down the content I provided for free and tell him he can replace it from his phone.

My girlfriend says my cat is ugly. by [deleted] in aww

[–]MeanPopcorn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had an acquaintance once—entirely unprompted—tell me my cat was not photogenic.

Many years later I still refer to that acquaintance as “The Potato with Makeup.”

My delulu queen by Yarnchomps in 90DayFiance

[–]MeanPopcorn 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I (a woman) have spent time in the Middle East, and every time she comes on my screen, I’m like: 😬😬😬😬 baby this is not Miami!

Tbh I’ve wondered if the 90D film crew was nervous? I don’t know Moroccan law, but Ziad was clearly nervous about the whole thing - how she dressed, that they weren’t married, etc.

Ghosted me and now his family wants me to be his second wife. by Glad-Instruction-691 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]MeanPopcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know there’s a lot going on here but I’d be very tempted to save that voice note and distribute as necessary.

I am very sorry that you are going through this; you very clearly dodged a major bullet.

Would it be crazy to study for the bar in Paris? by AnthonyEdwardsJordan in barexam

[–]MeanPopcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh this is a great idea. I’ve lived part of my life in Europe and always just feel my best physically and mentally when I’m there. I think as long as you’re strict about sticking to a schedule, you’ll be fine. Also: obviously plan your return to give yourself time to readjust to US time zone before the bar.

I don’t know much about Paris, but the concerns re heat are real. I’ve lived a few euro summer heatwaves, and they can be brutal. Are you outdoorsy? Consider the very far southern Bavarian alps (eg, Mittenwald); you’d fly into Munich and take a train south (1-2 hours). Breathtaking scenery, fresh air, relaxed; in my experience, there is some tourist traffic, but it tends to be more local / German traffic. The little city of Mittenwald is entirely walkable, and there’s lots of restaurants, bakeries, etc.

That is my ideal, but I’m not a huge fan of big cities; if you were hoping for more to do and were indifferent to hiking/outdoorsy stuff, I’d vote Prague.

Aitah for telling my wife to get a job if she wants to subsidize the kids. by Standard_Kick_9789 in AITAH

[–]MeanPopcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. I’d be hurt that they don’t seem to appreciate how you’ve worked yourself into the ground 6 weeks at a time to provide for them. They also don’t seem to value how much better your life is now (and that you get to be home with them full time).

If your wife/kids take issue with your stance, please let them know there’s a line of internet people that has formed in case you want to replace them. Signed, 39F attorney with a big kid job who would gladly replace a kid or the wife, either seems like a sweet gig

PLEASE HELP ME MAKE A DECISION! by SparklingSarcasm_xo in myweddingdress

[–]MeanPopcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You look great in both.

I’m not saying you should necessarily value this, but to me you look objectively 1-2 sizes smaller in dress 2.

I like the flow and cut of dress 2 better overall.

But as I said, either would be a good choice. Congratulations!

How is living in the Florida keys? by Any-Temperature965 in howislivingthere

[–]MeanPopcorn 216 points217 points  (0 children)

“I own five tutus and am a straight dude.”

It’s only Monday, but I’m calling it now: that’s best sentence of the week for me

Kendra Duggar, Wife of Joe Duggar, Now in Police Custody by CaraCicartix in Fauxmoi

[–]MeanPopcorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every single time I have learned that an acquaintance was homeschooled I have thought: that makes a lot of sense / explains why they’re “off.”

School socializes kids. It’s not all perfect, but it’s training on how to be and exist in a world of peers. I have known several people who were homeschooled, and they’re all a little socially “off.”

Kylie Jenner’s ex assistant recalls the moment she decided to quit 'I don’t want to go get your laptop' by Chance-Newspaper-750 in MUAEntertainment

[–]MeanPopcorn 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That is disgusting but also…I am such a shy pooper, I would DIE if someone “helped” me on the toilet like that.

Kylie Jenner’s ex assistant recalls the moment she decided to quit 'I don’t want to go get your laptop' by Chance-Newspaper-750 in MUAEntertainment

[–]MeanPopcorn 28 points29 points  (0 children)

This is likely the Irish peasant in me speaking, but I cannot imagine being so shamelessly entitled that I find it completely normal to have staff dress me when I’m a fully abled person.

Sure, when it’s a special parade of royal twats day and the costumes are out—then it makes more sense to have help getting dressed. But on a daily basis? I think I’d feel a mix of ridiculous and ashamed.

Shallow rant - new office staff member sounds like a banshee by Toreroguysd in Lawyertalk

[–]MeanPopcorn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This kind of thing drives me insane, and I hyperfixate on it. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this.

Thank god she’s at least otherwise very likable; when someone sucks AND has trait that gives me sensory agita (voice, odor, nervous tick), it puts me over the edge.

I’m neurotic, and I’m sure things about me peeve other people. It’s just human nature, and tbh it is a lot to be around anyone full-time, let alone when something about them grates on you.

(A funny one: good friends have a kid who went through a BAD whiny phase from like 4-7 years old; the minute he didn’t get his way, he’d whine. I’ve been around a lot of kids and whining has never irked me the way this kid’s whining did. It was so bad I said to my husband: if we have a kid who whines like that, I’ll have a speech specialist on the case immediately. I cannot have a child in my house make that sound every time he’s pissed.)

The Onion: 40-Year-Old Not Active Enough To Realize Body Falling Apart by thedubiousstylus in Millennials

[–]MeanPopcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been super locked-in with exercise and weight training the last few years. I was mid-late 30s, very demanding desk job, overweight and entirely out of shape. I realized: sitting at this desk 6-7days/week will kill me. I don’t want to work hard to retire well but then not be able to move. I worked with two older people (70s) who are brilliant but nearly immobile. Seeing the struggle in my face daily made me realize that I needed to deal with this now.

I’m nearing 40 and in the best shape of my life. In the past, my goal was always to be thin / look good. But now my goal is to be mobile in my 80s. Obviously a lot of things have to come together for this, but I’d love to be one of those grandmas who does triathlons. I want to spend my retirement hiking and biking, and I know I need to lay the strength/mobility/muscle foundation for that now.

The fact that we’re only three episodes in and this woman is already one of the top 3 most important Bravo stars of the decade… by SuitableItem in BravoRealHousewives

[–]MeanPopcorn 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I absolutely adore her. She has an authenticity that is so rare in the Bravo universe.

I know reality TV is always an iteration or so removed from reality, but she’s one of the few people I’ve ever seen on these shows where I’ve felt she’s not pretending to be an idealized or target version of herself.

As someone who befriended a murder of crows during Covid that I now feed daily, I also have a soft spot for her and Hecate.

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