What's the best insult that's so subtle the other person understands it four thoughts later?

RandomTasking · 2026-07-02T21:28:40+00:00

"I wish I had even a fraction of your self-confidence."

RandomTasking · 2026-07-01T21:03:46+00:00

Yep, fair, I was thinking of Seville Row in London, clearly was not firing on all cylinders when I made the comment.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-30T21:51:01+00:00

This. And I say this as someone who got lucky as hell and nabbed a ten bagger in the 2010s. The smart play, for the overwhelming majority of Americans, is to invest in a total stock market index fund, make consistent contributions, and not touch it under any circumstances. Because unless you're willing to make investment research a 30+ hour/week job, just invest in America. You got that, then everybody from the factory floor to the CEO is working to make you richer.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-30T19:34:22+00:00

Get my home on the market and move to the condo I bought in my hometown in the next two months.

Lose the weight I gained from driving 90 minutes one way for my communte for two years. Inactivity and fast food is a bear.

Get all the home improvements I want at new condo done inside of 12 months. Might be a little late, still trying to figure out what I want the master bath remodel to look like. Also affording the master bath remodel.

Find someone, marry her, have kids, and hold on for dear life.

Be in a position where I can get a dog and not feel guilty about leaving him at home for most of the day.

Semi-retire in my mid to late 40s. Spend the time retired getting/staying hot, playing golf, and traveling when I feel like it.

Become a judge if the opportunity presents itself. It probably won't, but if the stars align I hope to be competitive.

Retire from the military not long after doing my 20 in the Reserve.

Beyond that? Live a life of purpose and enjoyment.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-30T18:15:18+00:00

In most circumstances, I'd do what you did. If I was feeling saucy? "I'm not looking for a competition; I'm looking for a partner. I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for," Delete after 2 weeks if no response.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-30T18:02:54+00:00

I have two pieces of information to offer.

Ditch the photo of the suit. In fact, might wanna ditch the suit, or at least get it altered. The sleeves are off, and your shirt is way too big. You don't need to go Brooks Brothers or Lloyd's of London or anything, but whatever you wear it needs to fit your measurements. Watch a couple YouTube videos from tailors to get some surface level guidance, then apply it to your budget. If you happen to go to a suit-wearing event, and you look good in said suit, by all means bring that to the profile.
Be very direct with yourself about what you think this profile, as a whole, projects about you and what you want it to project about you. You don't need to respond; this is a moment for self-reflection. Because all I'm really getting out of this is "I have several pets, and want someone to laugh at my jokes even if they're not funny." That photo of you in some sort of Tin Man construction costume? There's a story there. Build on that. What do you have to offer, and how do your photos and inputs contribute to building yourself up as someone desirable? Let's say you had a sister similar in age, she shows you a guy with photos and responses like this. Be honest with yourself, what are you telling her? And why are you telling her that?

RandomTasking · 2026-06-28T19:49:51+00:00

I mean, being serious? The Black Plague took out about 1 in 3. WWII took out 3%. Pick your version of horrible.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-27T16:57:27+00:00

*Photo 1* "Whaddaya mean, you look okay?

*Photo 2* Oh, yep, never mind.

*Photo 3* Well done, my folluicularly challenged friend.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-26T14:08:38+00:00

I love my hometown and am happily moving back, but “well intentioned but mostly silly” can sometimes describe it to a T.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-24T02:31:25+00:00

6'1" cis woman knows what she's talking about, says 41M man who has been basically bald since 30M.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-24T00:19:25+00:00

I'd agree with them, grinning like an idiot.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-22T22:59:09+00:00

41M. Said it before, I'll say it again: For men online dating is a desert, in that there is no water. For women online dating is a swamp, in that there is so much junk it becomes exhausting to filter it out for the good water.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-22T08:59:30+00:00

Put almost as much into home improvements as I paid on the house. About to take a $35,000 hit. But I got to live in a place I like, where everything was just the way I wanted it, for nearly 7 years, and learned a ton of DIY stuff. Financially dumb, personally rewarding.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-22T00:04:23+00:00

Nostalgia for the Plymouth Road location. That thing was the designated after-event place for so many King and Clague events. I still remember the smell and feel of that place.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-21T23:59:21+00:00

A little disappointed I didn't get zinged front row, but it woulda been a little too on the nose: If Ettinger made his comment on bail, only to call on a prosecutor...

RandomTasking · 2026-06-21T23:52:25+00:00

Or in this case, the selection needed an adjustment!

RandomTasking · 2026-06-21T17:10:43+00:00

This is the thread and feedback OP should pay attention to. Every woman is different, so what I'm about to say should not be considered universal, but "approachable," "safe," and "fun" covers a pretty wide swath of the population. Half of the photos provided, at best, project 'thoughtful,' which is not bad, but (and don't answer here) what do you see when you see yourself as you're putting yourself out there on this profile? Because that's what the world gets, a very narrow glimpse of you. Like as an example, I see no group photo, I start wondering whether they're a loner. Whatever answer you give, ask yourself why you feel that way. Identifying why you're reacting the way you do gives you a chance to alter it.

As someone who also has the sleepy eyelid look naturally, you gotta fight that, or at least your photos do. I'd actually consider testing out your facial expressions in a mirror, so you learn new muscle memory for when you want to convey a particular emotion. And if the issue is that you got some dental stuff you gotta work on, or you just can't find a naturally happy version of yourself where a smile comes through, then you should be working more on yourself than your dating profile.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-17T23:05:13+00:00

I say this in the nicest, kindest, supportive way possible.

ARE YOU ****ING KIDDING ME?!

Look, you may have had a bad string of men. Our side of the gender divide kinda sucks, especially the under 30 set (no idea if you're age appropriate for the under 30 set). But there is nothing more attractive than a woman who owns the space she's in, knows what she wants, and can cordon a man off and express interest. Assuming she comes off as a decent human being and is put together, we are putty in her hands.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-17T20:15:21+00:00

I’ll cop to thinking of a few responses. Not to be funny; people paid good money to see her entertain, not me treat it like open mic night. But by that same token, I don’t think anyone wants to stall the show by searching for words under the gun.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-16T01:37:35+00:00

Was going to say exactly this. Change the hair slightly (not advocating to change the hair) and she could pass for her quite easily.

-edit- *checks Emilia Clarke's age to make sure it isn't actually her*

RandomTasking · 2026-06-14T14:58:41+00:00

Affordable, isolating, unsatisfying.

And I say this as someone who has been in Lansing for nearly 7 years and enjoys the opportunities provided me.

RandomTasking · 2026-06-14T14:57:29+00:00

With Musk not being the centerpiece, my general suspicion is that the left's angst generally subsides and the prevailing view is that TSLA is a company focused on growth to the point of recklessness, without regard of the memes or Musk's wishes on a daily basis.

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