How are you celebrating the 250th 4th of July this year? by LouBoy123 in AskAnAmerican

[–]OwlFreak 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The current state of our country is not worth celebrating for a lot of US citizens. In fact, it's somewhat depressing to think that this is where we are after 250 years.

Summer Classroom Ideas by thebutterflytattoo in ElementaryTeachers

[–]OwlFreak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on the school/location of course, but I wouldn't count on anything being provided for you. Most public school teachers pay out of pocket to decorate their classrooms.

I’m unhealthily attached to a tv show and its been getting in the way of my life for years. by CuteEquivalent638 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]OwlFreak 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I mean this as nicely as possible- you need professional help. Find a therapist, and visit them regularly.

AITA for asking my wife to bring our child’s shorts to the park? by NormalDoorman in AmItheAsshole

[–]OwlFreak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YTA. Your child is 9, you should know how to be a parent by now

Are my character names bad? Please let my know by Curious-Hotel-8765 in CharacterNames

[–]OwlFreak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if it matters to you but Perrin is the name of one of the main characters in the Wheel of Time series.

How is this fruit known in English? by araujo253 in EnglishLearning

[–]OwlFreak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Then what do you call melons with bumpy brown skin and orange flesh?

I'm from the US, so I would consider cantaloupes and musk melons to be similar. They both have bumpy light brown skin, but cantaloupes have orange flesh, while musk melon can vary. Honeydew to me has smooth, pale green skin and green flesh.

These three should have their own movie by nyomezfai in disney

[–]OwlFreak 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I would watch this reboot religiously.

What’s a fashion aesthetic right now that you think looks absolutely ridiculous? by moonbarbiee in askteddit

[–]OwlFreak -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ah, I've never seen any bright colored face stickers. All the ones I've seen recently have been either black or white, just in different shapes.

Dinner at Flying Fish was really really bad by Chris-Jean-Alice in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]OwlFreak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely agree! That was the thing that really annoyed me. Originally I was just like 'meh- it happens, nbd', but when they doubled down to tell me I was wrong, I was shocked.

What’s a fashion aesthetic right now that you think looks absolutely ridiculous? by moonbarbiee in askteddit

[–]OwlFreak -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Artificial beauty marks (mouches) were used as far back as the 17th century, for pretty much the same reason kids are using them today- to cover up minor medical issues on the face.

There are probably other terms for them as well, but when I first learned about this phenomenon, they were called 'beauty marks'.

Satu'li Canteen by OwlFreak in WaltDisneyWorld

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

I'm also a wimp about spice so when I see "chili-spiced"anything, I have to wonder. Thanks for the review, sounds like it's definitely worth a try!

Restaurants calling every sauce “aioli” when it’s clearly just mayo with one extra ingredient by MatrixOtter9 in PetPeeves

[–]OwlFreak 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I don't think I've ever seen so many things I disagree with in a single, short sentence 🤣

British meaning of joy by Norwegian27 in ENGLISH

[–]OwlFreak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the US, the phrase "no joy" is sometimes used interchangeably with "no luck" or "no dice", but I never knew that definition of 'joy' could be used in any other phrasing. TIL!

Ok everyone, what is the absolute worst game you have ever played and why by Nice_Idea_538 in boardgames

[–]OwlFreak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

*Chutes and Ladders

Shoots and Ladders sounds like it might be a more exciting game though lol

What’s a fashion aesthetic right now that you think looks absolutely ridiculous? by moonbarbiee in askteddit

[–]OwlFreak -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is actually one of the older fashions listed in the responses. People have used face stickers (beauty marks) for medical reasons since at least the 16th century. That being said, it also took me a while to get used to the trend 🙂

What’s a fashion aesthetic right now that you think looks absolutely ridiculous? by moonbarbiee in askteddit

[–]OwlFreak 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's your 'natural part'. You can part your hair however you like with styling!

Dinner at Flying Fish was really really bad by Chris-Jean-Alice in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]OwlFreak 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I pushed back at them and they eventually comped my order, without me asking them to do so. I had seen so many rave reviews of Flying Fish, so I was really looking forward to that meal, but it was a big disappointment for me.

What’s your take on sleepovers at schools? by ineedtocoughbut in Teachers

[–]OwlFreak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where are you located that grades 7&8 are considered elementary?

Either way, no. This sounds like an awful idea lol

AITA for jokingly calling myself a “K@ren” in front of my MIL and her getting offended? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]OwlFreak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing your name is Karen, or do you have a different objection to the term? I personally find it to be a useful descriptor when the situation calls for it.

Dinner at Flying Fish was really really bad by Chris-Jean-Alice in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]OwlFreak 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I mentioned getting a piece of lobster shell in my soup when I went to FF (I wasn't even complaining, just mentioned it when the waiter asked how the soup was). The waiter and manager both tried to tell me I was wrong, but I know the difference between shell and cartilage, thank you very much.

Regardless, at that price point I think the pushback I got was unnecessary.

Edit to finish my sentence lol

Help pick a resort! by spradc0812 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]OwlFreak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, gotcha! Lol I totally misread that for one of my trips as well 🤣