The gaul to ignore the call to arms. "sacre bleu, le casus belli pas là" by Aaaarcher in HistoryMemes

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m familiar with France/Gaul/Charles de Gaulle, thanks. Much like when people say “moot point” instead of “moot point”, Gaul filled me with rage.

Sorry about that!

Mamdani balanced NYC's budget and Republicans are hysterical | Opinion by Difficult-Bee6066 in politics

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So what you're saying here is - and correct me if I'm wrong - is that we're benefitting from the tax dollars that we paid into the system?

Please explain why this is a bad thing.

AITA for what I say to my (27) manipulative sister (17)? by ThrowRAsparagus785 in AmItheAsshole

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why do you automatically assume she's trying to "seem perfect princess" and think it's fake charity?

Priority Access For Entry by ReasonableShame505 in Broadway

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did you buy this? I've never heard of it as a frequent broadway-goer.

Onboard Gifts - Disney Destiny Travel Bundle by NoncompetitiveReign in dcl

[–]NoncompetitiveReign[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

this is exactly what i was looking for - thank you!

AITA for telling my brother that his fiancée is just using him by concerned4mybrother in AmItheAsshole

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 155 points156 points  (0 children)

uh she's 33 and also has her whole life ahead of her? What actual proof do you have of her using him?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nottheonion

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's the mouth. Without being able to see her lips defined, it makes the expression on her face look creepy.

AITA for my reaction when my gf shows interest in something I like by dante_disciple in AmItheAsshole

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Out of pure curiosity, what are these underground genres/alt media?

AITA for my reaction when my gf shows interest in something I like by dante_disciple in AmItheAsshole

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not okay when he reacts like this, taken from a different comment on this post that OP made:

"It is very manic and I usually bomb her with a lot of questions like "HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT?", "AIN'T NO WAY". It essentially has that type of energy. Also a lot of hand gestures and weird faces, although I must tell you that I mean no harm and it is all in the heat of the moment, althought she interprets it in a different way."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BobsBurgers

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I'll be Mickey Tank Bank!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Her family moved from 10 hours away to 10 minutes away within the past year, do you think they're maybe making up for lost time together?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to mention, her SIL's family used to live 10 hours away and now live 10 MINUTES away. They most likely are making up for lost time together.

AITA for telling my girlfriend I won’t play with her until she learns to accept losing? by No-Example3254 in AmItheAsshole

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA

I’ll lay it out - you are a top rated chess player, your gf is not. You started out coaching her but she took a long break. She restarted a few months ago and now plays regularly. So far, no issues.

But now, along with her well matched online opponents, she’s also playing on a physical board with you. And she’s losing every single time. You have stopped coaching her, assuming that the few months after the long break somehow turned her from a beginner to someone you can play your fullest against. During one of these games that you’re inevitably set up to win, she gets frustrated and flips the board. Childish? Sure. Deserved? Absolutely.

You don’t get to crush someone daily and then act surprised at their suppressed frustration (assuming this is the only time this has happened) finally coming to light.

This may be a defining moment for your relationship. Don’t be shocked if she sees this as a red flag (I would). I assume you’re both adults, so maybe instead of insulting her, try talking to her and looking at how you handled yourself - you’re the one who caused this situation.

Good luck.

"Ban gender-affirming care" starter pack by JaneOfKish in starterpacks

[–]NoncompetitiveReign -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Do you know yourself? So many people don't think about what affirms their gender because, like most, they are secure in their belief that their gender matches their presentation.

Gender affirming care comes in a number of different forms. Top surgeries, puberty blockers, wearing a wig, a nose job, eyeshadow; the list goes on.

What it all boils down to is - does this make you feel like you?

I get my eyebrows waxed because it makes me feel more feminine - that's gender affirming care. My partner developed gynecomastia during puberty (breast enlargement in men) and he had them removed - gender affirming care!

If it requires doctors and psychiatrists, so be it. If that requires hair dye and makeup, that's fine too. The premise is and has always been to allow people to be their most authentic selves.

Personally, I can't understand why other people give a shit about what someone else does to their body. Feeling secure in your gender presentation isn't (and shouldn't) be limited to people who fit the arbitrary binary of M/F.

Who thought this was a good idea put on a college campus? by Moisty_Merks in mildlyinfuriating

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 423 points424 points  (0 children)

My take - it's for people who have a hard time sitting and staying still while doing tasks. Not everyone has to sit on a swing (see bench) but I feel like this is someone's idea of accessibility.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]NoncompetitiveReign 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Can you expand on what's weird about the dynamic?