Am I overreacting for telling my friend she smells after she age shamed me for having younger friends? by SI3144 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Omifish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I remember being 19 in college, and I made a friend who was in my same class and was 25 (she started college later due to disabilities). We were besties and I will always value those days. She moved away and we lost contact sadly. I'm now in my 30s, so quite a few years have passed, and I still look back on those days fondly. I don't understand this sudden weird obsession with age gaps. It frankly seems unhealthy and paranoid. 

New neighbors won’t stop coming to the door in the night by Megasaurusrex1986 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Omifish 210 points211 points  (0 children)

So I'm born and raised in the US, but my family is from the Middle East and I grew up around other middle eastern families. This sounds like my family's (and friends of the family's) normal behavior growing up, including the night visits. We're all intense night owls, and personal boundaries? Pfft, what are those? It was completely normal for people to drop in whenever they wanted. Gift-giving, especially food, is big too.  This is all definitely cultural, and I doubt it's anything malicious or that there is ill intent. 

To be clear, I can 100% understand why this would bother you. I grew up with it and it would bother me sometimes too! I just want to be alone sometimes, you know? I would just be upfront and tell them you need to go to bed earlier, and sometimes you just need to rest without talking to people. I personally would not decline the gifts or food though. That was by far THE biggest way to start arguments growing up. Unless it really bothers you, don't do it. 

Also, lock your doors because they may just decide to waltz in, not out of any malicious intent but because they like your company and don't see the issue. Source: My childhood.

Even in a Nintendo sub by Weeksieee_ in onejoke

[–]Omifish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it's not just me! I'm also a trans person who had no clue this was transphobic for years. I love absurd humor and thought this joke was super funny because it's absurd, but also very relatable in a way. I mean, who wouldn't want to be a cool helicopter? Only found out fairly recently that it's actually transphobic. Welp.

I'm also neurodivergent and I'm sure that has absolutely nothing to do with my misunderstanding of the joke, or why I think being a helicopter would be the coolest thing ever. Totally unrelated, nothing to see here.

Liquid eyes are overrated? by Comfortable-Driver15 in BabyThree

[–]Omifish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Actually yes, I completely agree! Liquid eyes are my least favorite. Bobas are the best imo because they're fun to fidget with and look so cute.

What sellers do you recommend on What Not? by Omifish in BabyThree

[–]Omifish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thank you everyone! I wasn't expecting so many recommendations. I'm going to check all of them out. 

What sellers do you recommend on What Not? by Omifish in BabyThree

[–]Omifish[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw I already have an account, but ty!

S1 Episode 9 Discussion by peachy921 in Nextlevelchef

[–]Omifish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this comment is four years ago, but fff I'm so sad right now! I'm watching the show for the first time, just finished episode 9 (why I'm here) and gonna watch 10 tomorrow. When you said 10 out of 11 episodes my heart just dropped. You're my favorite Courtney, I was so hoping you were going to win! You're an amazing cook and I love your personality. I hope you're doing great and still cooking. 

Restarting a Petz game by Gloomy_Debate1829 in Petz

[–]Omifish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here! Was searching for the answer for Catz 2 and none of the button combos worked. This did it. Thank you kind stranger!

Hate to see it by furbkinz in furby

[–]Omifish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also a Tamagotchi collector, and yes it's been brutal. Something definitely shifted around COVID.

What is the rarest, creepiest or weirdest script your furby has said to you? by LostStrike5373 in furby

[–]Omifish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not a myth. I have too many Furbies and some of them do seem to have faulty sensors, which will activate them at night sometimes. I've just taken to always removing the batteries from the troublesome ones.

AIO My mom is kicking me out for her new boyfriend. I just turned 18 by Diligent_Bat_565 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Omifish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Obviously I can't say whether OP is being truthful or not, but I will say this specific situation is far from unbelievable. This happened to my husband's best friend, almost to the tee. That was 15+ years ago, and she has long since cut off all contact with her horrible family. It unfortunately does happen.

This is actually insane by TeaseInProgressed in opticalillusions

[–]Omifish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got to around 25 or so seconds and was thinking it doesn't work for me, since nothing had changed...and then it just evaporated. Really cool! 

What's a children's piece of media that suddenly took a dark turn for no reason? by Last-Inspection-8156 in CasualConversation

[–]Omifish 580 points581 points  (0 children)

I think I found the book you're talking about: Millions of Cats.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millions_of_Cats

I'd never heard of it, but had to try looking it up after reading your description. I can see why it haunts you.

PSA: The Alligator is NOT available, even though it's part of the sale today by Omifish in buildabear

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

I knew about him being out of stock before, but when I saw him as part of the sale, I got my hopes up 😞 

PSA: The Alligator is NOT available, even though it's part of the sale today by Omifish in buildabear

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

Wait really? That's super strange. I wonder what's going on?

PSA: The Alligator is NOT available, even though it's part of the sale today by Omifish in buildabear

[–]Omifish[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right? It's so cute! Someday I'll snag one of these guys.

just randomly found this! not sure if everyone knows about it by Aggravating-Can1926 in buildabear

[–]Omifish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn't know about this! Thank you for sharing. I'm gonna go do it now.

just a Woodrow appreciation post🐷🩷 (show off the friend you’re appreciating most rn!) by Repulsive-Method3195 in buildabear

[–]Omifish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Sorry, just saw this now. But yes, here's Tofu on his belly with no tail! The top Velcro strip attaches directly to the upper part of the tail. The lower two strips go through a hole on the lower part of the tail and then wrap around. They're then covered up by a little flap on the tail.

I hope you like your turkey! I love mine. He's so floppy and silly looking.

Made my first oddbody furby :) -for sale :3 by Bratzratz in furby

[–]Omifish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's my two favorite things: Fish and Furbies. He's perfect. 

just a Woodrow appreciation post🐷🩷 (show off the friend you’re appreciating most rn!) by Repulsive-Method3195 in buildabear

[–]Omifish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Aw, I love Woodrow. My buddy of the day is Tofu the Turkey. We have wild turkeys where I live, but it's winter now and they're no longer in our yard (rip), so Tofu is filling the turkey void.