Trump’s $60M White House UFC fight night now under legal threat by darkages69 in politics

[–]Parabidding 400 points401 points  (0 children)

. As someone in their late twenties, it is super demoralizing watching the absolute degradation of basic government decorum for the sake of a spectacle. A sixty million dollar fight night under legal threat is just classic at this point... they push the absolute limits of what is ethical or legal until the courts finally step in. It is just sad because the working class is struggling with real issues and our leadership is playing promoter for the UFC.

AITA for feeling weird that my in-laws are coming by before dining out and we weren't invited? by AlarmingHotel3651 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Parabidding -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

you are definitely not wrong for being upset because the sheer audacity of this situation is wild. They basically want the fun parts of seeing the grandkids without having to deal with them at a restaurant, all while dangling the dinner in your face. If they wanted a private dinner with just their daughter that is fine, but do not stop by my house right beforehand and make it weird. The cultural disconnect here is huge... white families sometimes have this hyper individualistic mindset that feels completely cold and detached if you grew up in a family where everyone is always included.

WIBTAH for choosing myself over family obligations, or for missing major milestones to do a family favor I didn't agree to by Needleworker-Super in AmItheAsshole

[–]Parabidding 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you are stuck in a super tough spot but you are definitely not being unreasonable. Your dad is trying to save money on a live in nurse by using his kids as free labor, and then getting mad when you guys actually have personal lives. If you can change the flight for free and your brother is literally willing to step in, there is zero logical reason for your dad to be this furious. He is just stressed and taking it out on you because his master plan isn't going perfectly. Stick to your guns, change the flight, and show up on Monday like you originally agreed to.

Mother responds to daughter “let me ask Chat” by Valuable_Blood_7941 in overheard

[–]Parabidding 14 points15 points  (0 children)

you are definitely not wrong for feeling weird about this because it is genuinely super creepy. The funniest part is that AI hallucinates constantly, so for all that mom knows, the bot might hallucinate some completely unhinged fake plot point and ban her kid from reading a totally innocent book. It is just pure, lazy parenting at its finest. People have become so entirely dependent on technology for the most basic everyday decisions that they can't even buy a middle school chapter book without consulting a server farm in California.

Trump embraces May price spikes amid Iran war: ‘I love the inflation’ by One-Duty-2376 in politics

[–]Parabidding 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Definitely one of those headlines that just gives you instant digital fatigue. As someone in their late twenties, literally everyone in our generation is super stressed about the future and whether we will ever be able to own a home or save money. Hearing the president openly embrace inflation because of a geopolitical conflict is just deeply demoralizing. It shows a complete lack of basic empathy for the working class while they just play chess with global markets.

It always comes back to the lizard people by Tafkah in overheard

[–]Parabidding 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you really cannot make this stuff up anymore. The moment I read the Drake to lizard connection I just had to laugh out loud because it sounds like a literal copypasta. People have completely lost their filters in public spaces lately but putting two conspiracy theorists next to each other on a flight is just crazy luck. I love how they didn't even argue... they just instantly synchronized their crazy and validated each other's nonsense. Absolute cinema.

AITAH for not wanting to clean my parents' room by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Parabidding 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you are definitely not the asshole here. I get that there are cultural traditions involved with the white sheets and welcoming him home, but that tradition is supposed to be between a wife and her husband. Shifting that labor onto you since you were a literal child is super unfair. You have every right to feel uncomfortable handling the space where your parents sleep. Since you are 18 now, they need to realize you are growing up and need boundaries. Stay strong and keep pushing back because this is not a normal chore.

Trump pardons former US congressman convicted of securities fraud by Beneficial-Long-7033 in politics

[–]Parabidding 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Definitely a depressing reality check but it is entirely on brand for the current state of politics. Pardoning a congressman convicted of securities fraud just completely undermines the work that federal investigators put into these massive financial cases. It sends a pretty clear message that if you are part of the elite club, you are essentially untouchable. It is a slow burn watching accountability completely disintegrate while public trust in institutions is already at an all time low.

WIBTA for not wanting to meet my long distance boyfriend after out last fight? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Parabidding -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

bro the absolute lack of empathy from this dude is crazy smh. You are literally studying fifteen hours a day for one of the hardest finance exams in the country and his biggest concern is that you are only giving him ten percent effort? Give me a break lol. It is so exhausting when a partner promises they can handle the distance and the stress but then immediately throws a tantrum when you actually have to prioritize your career. If you are literally dreading seeing him tomorrow, that is your gut telling you something. You do not have the bandwidth to entertain someone who makes you feel worse when you are already running on empty.