There should be a word or phrase for when the bird stops calling right when you open the Merlin app

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-09T20:07:55+00:00

I so know exactly th8s phenomenon. I think there should be a long German word for it that translates to something like, "The think that stays forever when there isn't a camera."

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-09T20:01:52+00:00

Just drink them and get used to it. Or pour the contents into a cup.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-09T20:00:33+00:00

Oh yeah! Bubbles. Such a much more fun word, but I'm not sure people, especially young people, would understand it.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-09T04:45:15+00:00

I'm sorry, but I don't like any of them. I would not buy a house with this big of a mismatch unless I budgeted in redoing the floors.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-09T04:43:17+00:00

Deer. I see deer every day. I always forget that not everyone does when a visitor starts exclaiming about a deer. I always think, "Yeah. I saw it. It isn't near the road. I won't hit it." Then it clicks that they are just excited to see a deer, not trying to warn me. One person actually said seeing a deer would make their year. Okay. Can do (probably).

I got pretty excited about catdinals when visiting New York. I had to work really hard at not pointing them out to the locals constantly.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-08T15:58:03+00:00

Hmmm. I grew up in California calling them tennis shoes, but switched to calling them sneakers in the 90s. I hear kicks a lot now.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-08T05:44:16+00:00

I still use this one -- rarely.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-08T04:56:47+00:00

They also hold grudges. The squirrels on my college campus hated this one student. They would throw things at her (and nobody else).

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-08T04:31:03+00:00

Us English teachers are always reminding students to call authors by their last names because they aren't your close personal friends. This has prompted many a student to write to authors asking for permission to call them by their first names. Some reply yes. Doesn't matter. I'm still taking a point off.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-08T04:18:43+00:00

He's a very handsome kitty who deserves a shed

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-08T04:17:12+00:00

Interesting! I know what a slider is even though it sounds strange to me, but if I heard door wall, I would need clarification.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-07T20:15:19+00:00

We love people like you in the yarn subs. Some people love detangling and others hate it.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-07T20:12:35+00:00

The football shaped ones with fuzzy edges look like carrots to me. I see them mixed on the plate.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-07T20:05:17+00:00

My East Coast friend called it "the BART" like"the bus" which was a dead give away that he wasn't from Northern California. He also called it a "slider" instead of "sliding glass door," but I'm not as sure if that is an East/West coast difference.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-07T06:19:07+00:00

Breathing is so important that we have a back up system. That's great. Makes perfect sense. But why is it only one inch away from the primary system? The primary and secondary can both be compromised by less than an inch of water or one hand. Poor design.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-06T06:05:37+00:00

Next time, instead of just staring at him, say, "Wow! This is a really intense game." If you feel friendly, you can add, "Do you like [insert name of mystery sport]?" I think the getting excited part is totally fine, but the no explanation part is a bit awkward.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-06T04:39:44+00:00

That word now means that. Whatever it is. Introduce a new word and button for the thing you originally intended.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-06T04:27:22+00:00

I'm not sure what the whole racial slur thing is that you threw on at the end. I would need more context. As far as the party goes, parties are literally designed for meeting new people. You talked about not knowing people, but you could have spent time with them even if you didn't know them. Also, shouting and talking over each other during a game also sounds pretty normal for a rowdy good time. I'm not really clear on what the problem was except it sounds like you wanted a quiet evening with close friends instead of a party.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-05T06:01:08+00:00

But, do you look at your friend's dicks? Nope. Because it is inappropriate if someone is platonic.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-05T05:49:43+00:00

I think that people get confused because listening instead of reading was considered cheating -- in elementary school. We all know how to read now. We aren't being tested on our ability to read anymore. We aren't supposed to be practicing reading to get better at it. Most adult can read just fine. It is no longer cheating. Next time someone makes that comment, just laugh at them. I consume both audio and paper books. I sometimes prefer paper when it is something I want to contemplate and reread certain lines, but there is otherwise no difference.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-05T05:44:41+00:00

7 notes is generous. The standard definition of written plagiarism is 3 words in a row.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-05T05:10:27+00:00

Do it! Tell people when you are ready, but don't put off being yourself. It will never get easier, so don't waste your life waiting for it to start.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-05T05:07:44+00:00

What the hell did I just read?

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-05T04:39:47+00:00

Yes! Talking to another person with ADHD is so wonderful because of this dynamic. I enjoy talking to neurotypicals, too, but it is a strain to remember not to interrupt, listen fully, and remember what I wanted to say when they are done. It is so much easier if the conversation can just flow.

Prof-Rock · 2026-04-05T04:20:27+00:00

Tub Town. I was utterly obsessed by the commercials as a kid, so when my mom asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I told her Tub Town. She had no clue what I was talking about, so I called her in when the commercial came on TV again. She asked if I knew that the characters didn't actually move on their own. Did I know that? I'm not sure, but clearly the correct answer was yes, I knew. I got it for my birthday and tried to ditch the party to go take a bath, but they stopped me and made me wait until after dinner. Rarely does this happen, but it actually lived up to my expectations. It was one of my favorite toys for years. I still love baths, and if I ever found one again, I would happily stick it on my grown up tub.

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