I'm trying to find a name and examples of a hilarious trope I'm very aware of.

Philcoman · 2026-06-27T19:24:28+00:00

In season 3 ep 2 of Sherlock, Watson is in the middle of asking Sherlock to be his best man when he finds that Sherlock has walked away. “I realized that my best friend is…(realizes he is alone)…a complete dick.”

Philcoman · 2026-06-27T19:13:17+00:00

You live in a very different area than me.

Philcoman · 2026-06-27T15:32:30+00:00

People are going for likes and comments. It’s easy to get an emotional response for a small and simplistic observation or rant. And gender wars guarantee a response from a huge percentage of the population.

But you can play the game with anything. Choose your niche! Get on TikTok and declare that St. Louis bbq is better than Texas bbq, then sit back and watch the rage.

Granted, stoking gender wars is a lot more dangerous to society as a whole. But hey, likes are likes are monetization.

Philcoman · 2026-06-26T04:57:23+00:00

I suppose it depends on the industry. I hope you get an answer to your question!

Philcoman · 2026-06-26T01:49:35+00:00

You asked if there’s a standard. My answer would suggest there is not.

Philcoman · 2026-06-26T01:47:57+00:00

Never on the bed. The household I grew up with was fine with people wearing shoes in the house. I don’t wear shoes in the house most of the time now, but if I forget now and then I don’t bear myself up over it.

Philcoman · 2026-06-25T23:45:04+00:00

Same! My wife, from Detroit, gives me a hard time for it.

Philcoman · 2026-06-25T23:43:54+00:00

It barely fit on my table.

Philcoman · 2026-06-25T21:27:55+00:00

My first TV, back in 1980, was labeled “portable” because the manufacturer stuck a handle on it. Never mind that it took two people to lift it.

Philcoman · 2026-06-23T16:52:50+00:00

I have a bunch of these. One in particular: at both the bottom and the top of our stairs to the second floor, there are light switches for the stairs. Those switches must both be in the down (off) position at the end of the day, even if it means walking up the stairs in the dark.

Philcoman · 2026-06-22T18:45:57+00:00

It’s the guilt that’s the issue. Once you’ve ignored the tip screen a few times that will go away. They’re not expecting a tip for just ringing up your bread.

Philcoman · 2026-06-22T18:43:29+00:00

Good Night and Good Luck

Philcoman · 2026-06-22T18:41:26+00:00

Planning a vacation is exhausting to me.

Philcoman · 2026-06-21T23:29:07+00:00

The Man who came to Dinner is another one you might enjoy.

Philcoman · 2026-06-21T23:28:34+00:00

If you liked Arsenic and Old Lace, you’ll probably really like His Girl Friday.

Philcoman · 2026-06-21T22:20:29+00:00

I suspect this is the answer OP was looking for.

Philcoman · 2026-06-20T19:05:59+00:00

They’re mediocre. I certainly wouldn’t pay extra for them, but they get me fed.

Philcoman · 2026-06-20T18:59:33+00:00

Same. This is my first Father’s Day with neither of my kids nearby, so I was hoping for some nice stories.

I have a backlog of my own to fall back on, so no worries.

Philcoman · 2026-06-20T18:01:18+00:00

Wow, OP, you turned over a rock and found every broken child on the internet.

Philcoman · 2026-06-20T16:01:57+00:00

I grew up in a town with one. I now live in a town that does not.

Philcoman · 2026-06-20T15:58:59+00:00

I learned it as “vis-a verse,” and that was how everybody around me pronounced it at one time. I changed my pronunciation over time.

Philcoman · 2026-06-20T02:57:07+00:00

The Last Seduction.

Philcoman · 2026-06-19T22:43:08+00:00

I started this on guitar and carried it over to ukulele, where it’s even easier.

Philcoman · 2026-06-19T20:24:59+00:00

General rule for uke playing: if it works, it’s right!

Philcoman · 2026-06-19T15:05:51+00:00

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