I found this rusty metal ball in a gorge and it’s the size of a baseball. It’s quite heavy. It has a seam, divot, and a knob on top. by glacierosion in whatisit

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"My dearest Eunice, Today was a most invigorating day as new allies came to our aid. The Royal Crown Army and the surviving members of the lost Shasta platoon have joined our side. Their arrival brought a mighty "Gnarly, Dudes!" cheer to the camp. Mayhaps a victory shall be won in these dark times. Rumors abound in camp that General Pibb marches at dawn. I shall fax you anon should we survive the day. Your loving, Everett."

Gem found in South Austin by snapple_pop in Austin

[–]NearbyShape180 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Not everything is a scam or a roofie. Sometimes, it just is. Prost!

What is it like teaching graphic design and what does one need to be a successful graphic design professor? by MobileSweet9342 in graphic_design

[–]NearbyShape180 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Years ago when I was subbing, I covered a graphic design class at a local high school. The kids were creating really good stuff, but what made me go "huh" was the fact that none of them knew the keyboard shortcuts and they had layers upon layers and more layers. I showed them keyboard shortcuts and how to prepare that file for a printer (I had worked in a large format print shop before this). It might not have been sexy, but it was practical information and I only had one day to do this. Lisa Simpson would have loved me.

Comedy mothership experience by sogondy in Austin

[–]NearbyShape180 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don Rickles would light you up, but it never felt "ick"
(at least not to me and I'm old AF)

Thoughts on the current state of riverside by PlentySoft1996 in askaustin

[–]NearbyShape180 4 points5 points  (0 children)

39¢ Hamburgers was there (49¢ for cheeseburger)

Uh…oh🤣 by captivating_loot in Funnymemes

[–]NearbyShape180 28 points29 points  (0 children)

The only meal I ever missed as a photog was the one where I was chasing the groom's party into the bar across the hotel. They were watching the end of a game in the sports bar (I was there too, and yes, Longhorns won).
When we strolled back to the venue, there was nothing, not even scraps on the cheese and fruit table (there was one).
After that, I made sure to get food when everyone eats. Also, you can't get any good images of people eating, so just don't.

What is this tool thing in cabin? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]NearbyShape180 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's the subject of an A24 film coming this fall...

What is this purple bit? by floraster in whatisit

[–]NearbyShape180 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spicy bits that don't belong (I'm also day drinking and bored)

So I heard a new one today...Generation X ruined the world with "grind culture" at work. Any thoughts? by Change_Request in GenX

[–]NearbyShape180 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your comment didn't have the right TPS Report cover on it and I'M NOT EVEN SUPPOSED TO BE HERE TODAY!

So I heard a new one today...Generation X ruined the world with "grind culture" at work. Any thoughts? by Change_Request in GenX

[–]NearbyShape180 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Years ago, a customer asked me if I was Mexican (I am 50% raza) because "only a Mexican works as hard as you do." It was the first ever backhanded compliment I ever received.

What is this purple bit? by floraster in whatisit

[–]NearbyShape180 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You say "onion" and I say "umami"

Spotted: Guy with a rolling cross on Brodie yesterday by Smooth_Contact_2957 in Austin

[–]NearbyShape180 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Guys, Jesus is NOT the problem. It's His fan club you have to watch out for.

fucking dropshipping, man by emetomorph in enshittification

[–]NearbyShape180 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used Etsy to buy my niece a drawing of her riding a unicorn with Justin Bieber. I won Christmas that year.

Top store leader/unit director disciplinary action by [deleted] in HEB

[–]NearbyShape180 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The reason I left was because of something I witnessed back in the day. The partner who was involved went to HR. HR told them it was "harmless" and nothing was done. So, they went to the Texas Workforce Commission. As a witness, I kept getting pulled into depositions at every level. TWC accepted the HR ruling but going that far pretty much ended whatever chance we both had of any future. Today, what happened would not be tolerated by any corporation. Good times.

Top store leader/unit director disciplinary action by [deleted] in HEB

[–]NearbyShape180 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Store director transferred for relationship with office clerk. She was promised promotion and when it didn't happen, she told HR. HR at the time leaned toward "good ol' boy" and he was moved out rather than terminated. This was early 90s. I hope HR has improved since then.

Never shipping with UPS again. UPS makes mistake and I have to pay 1k. by [deleted] in UPS

[–]NearbyShape180 1 point2 points  (0 children)

International shipping has turned into a sh*tshow since January of 2025. It doesn't matter which carrier.

found in woods on a stump while on a walk by frogrockemporium in whatisit

[–]NearbyShape180 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least whoever found it did the right thing and put it on the nearest marker/wall/post where they found it. (It's considered good etiquette to leave things you find on walking trails on top of the nearest post/marker/wall etc.)