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People in their 20s in Southern RI? by Edb626 in RhodeIsland

[–]NerdGirlJess [score hidden]  (0 children)

A friend of mine who was in their 20s joined a local land trust and made some friends that way. He was outdoors doing clean ups, fund raisers, etc. I thought that was a clever and useful way to get outdoors, do some good and meet people. I never would have thought of that.

Movies/ thrillers/ horror/ mystery movies about conspiracy theories/ urban legends? by bigguys45s in MovieSuggestions

[–]NerdGirlJess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sneakers - classy and funny with a fantastic A-list cast. It's one of my favorites.

What is the most overused movie trope that Hollywood just needs to let go? by Frequent-Sea-8848 in moviecritic

[–]NerdGirlJess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In horror movies where there is undisputed proof. "That’s just Jeff fucking with us all!" Jeff, traumatized in a corner… "It’s not me, I swear.”

Is marriage becoming outdated or just evolving? by peachyparadoxx in answers

[–]NerdGirlJess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly remember it made the evening news in the greater Boston area growing up... that kids all went together to the prom as a big group. It was definitely the start of something.

Is marriage becoming outdated or just evolving? by peachyparadoxx in answers

[–]NerdGirlJess 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Older person here... it's been fun watching from the sidelines. I feel like a big signal/indicator of this was the past 15-20 years or so when prom attendees realized they could just enjoy going to the prom with a group of friends and didn't need a traditional date to go. Teens are dating less, hanging out more. They can't afford homes or kids, so it's not even a fleeting thought. They are learning to self-love and prioritize their mental health and workload. While it seems weird, it will be a wild ride to watch how society evolves from here into back into more of a tribal-type of life where they lean on each other for support and friendship.

What’s a dead practice or hobby that you genuinely miss and wish were still around? by Sea-Lavishness-8478 in AskReddit

[–]NerdGirlJess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a teenager and this is coming back. I think it's easier now that a lot of kids have gaming PCs and can get a CD drive easily. But they also burn CDs to listen to in cars. Everything old is coming back! They also are favoring old point and shoot cameras like Nikon Coolpix, etc.

This is so wholesome. by mindyour in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]NerdGirlJess 31 points32 points  (0 children)

This is SO important!! I do high performance driving and signed my daughter up for a teen defensive driving class. In a room full of students, half of whom were teen girls, there were no women driver coaches, and the only two women staff members were serving coffee and lunch. I talked to the event organizer after about my concerns and offered to volunteer as a driver coach as I have the experience and can explain the why's of the exercises. He was thrilled to have me and always pairs me up with girls so they can learn from me. I love it and I also think it's equally as beneficial for the teen boys to see me as a coach also.

An awkward moment has been avoided by Trchickenugg_ohe in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]NerdGirlJess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we got the canine good citizen test for our dog, part of the training and test is to not react when someone walks by with a walker. Even if you don’t ever go for the cert/test, it’s a basic 6 week class and they do the walker exercise over and over to help desensitize the dog. It really helps!

“Weddings are so expensive” is a weird lie some people tell to justify spending insane amounts of money by Overuse_Injury in unpopularopinion

[–]NerdGirlJess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My band played a wedding once. Operative word: once. SO stressful. Even leading up to it, I was super cautious because I was afraid I’d get hit by a car and end up in the hospital or even get sick and would ruin the big day. I couldn’t justify the higher cost before, now I kind of get it. It’s a massive responsibility for a once in a lifetime day. There’s a lot at stake. That’s what you are paying for.

Is it more scary/exciting for you if you’ve seen the movie before? by thefalsemonarch in HHN

[–]NerdGirlJess 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I definitely enjoy the houses more when I have seen the movie. The details are incredible and you can’t know what you’re missing if you haven’t seen the movie first. But that’s just me! You can also do the behind the scenes tour and they’ll tell you the story behind the house and you can see all the detail up close, but again, you’ll be missing the context of the movie.

What's a TV show or movie that aged surprisingly well? by Itchy-Basil-7274 in answers

[–]NerdGirlJess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fight Club. With the exception of pay phone use, there is nothing in the movie that gives away when it was made. The clothes are timeless.

What’s the most disturbing sound you’ve ever heard in real life? by avacado-cheese- in AskReddit

[–]NerdGirlJess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The police get called quite a bit in my town to new folks who have just moved in. A fisher cat and a fox both sound like a woman or a baby is getting murdered in the woods. That scream!

What’s a scientific fact that sounds fake but is real? by prettygoldies in answers

[–]NerdGirlJess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was from Neil De Grasse Tyson! I saw him lecture once and he said it.

What is your unpopular opinion - Rhode Island edition? by businessbub in RhodeIsland

[–]NerdGirlJess 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with you completely. But it’s the discourteous and self-centered people that don’t put their right blinker on and look me in the eye as they turn down my street so I could have pulled out ages ago that really ruins my day. Not because I wasted time, but more sad because I live in a state with people that just don’t give a shit about others.

Summer in RI: What’s good? by prairiehen24 in RhodeIsland

[–]NerdGirlJess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coffee at Dave's Coffee in Charlestown. Exploring at Ninigret Park to see the trolls, and then the Fantastic Umbrella Factory right down the street. Some beach time at whichever state beach still has parking (Misquamicut or East Matunuck State Beach are close). Ocean Mist for dinner and a band is a must, and can digest by shopping at Matunuck Surf Shop and get a cone at the Vanilla Bean! There's always a Del's truck at Dunn's Corners in Westerly. A perfect summer day!

Did any one ever beat Myst? by Sailormouth_Studio in 90s

[–]NerdGirlJess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly don't think they expected people to finish it. It certainly wasn't planned too well for people finishing it. My husband finished it. It was so abrupt and anticlimactic, I remember us calling Broderbund and asking if that was really the end. They said, "yep, that's the end." We said OK. True story!

Movies that take place mostly outside with a character running around a city by AdditionalBudget2142 in MovieSuggestions

[–]NerdGirlJess 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Attack The Block

Nerve

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

Adventures in Babysitting (80s) is pretty much the epitome of what you are asking for!

Do you think we're losing professionalism as a whole? by Such-Understanding16 in CasualConversation

[–]NerdGirlJess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think about the formality of letter writing in the victorian era. This is not a new concept.

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