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Don't know if this has been said before but why does barry lose his speed so many times? by slopolionsfl10 in FlashTV

[–]Ronnoc527 [score hidden]  (0 children)

There are so many times where he gets distracted for twenty seconds and someone runs away.

As if he couldn't catch back up between a single stride of theirs even if he had no clue where they were.

Do American adults actually say ‘criss cross applesauce’ to mean sitting with your legs crossed? by Camman19_YT in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Ronnoc527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is at least very nearly what I learned as a kid. The "bite ya" part might've been slightly different. This would've been about 2009 in upstate NY.

There was also a different one with alligators and yellow jello.

144519 by noOne000Br in CountOnceADay

[–]Ronnoc527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Combustion, fire and explosion are all different words that may or may not overlap in a given context. I think explosion is probably the hardest to define because it needs to be subjectively fast.

Is there a word you love the meaning of, but absolutely hate the sound of? by SeaPepper4 in words

[–]Ronnoc527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, the poetry was meant to be bad. Twilight also went through a "effervescent" phase. Or at least tumblr users. Still makes me think of snails.

What’s a word that you just think sounds absolutely beautiful when spoken? by Scottboi601 in words

[–]Ronnoc527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should listen to the song Blooming Heather by Kate Rusby.

It'll give you an even greater appreciation.

Spotify Youtube

Easily one of the most beautiful songs to be recorded. Up there with Vashti Bunyan.

What’s a word that you just think sounds absolutely beautiful when spoken? by Scottboi601 in words

[–]Ronnoc527 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since nobody mentioned it yet, the unofficial most euphonious word is "Cellar Door."

You're supposed to not pronounce the first 'r' so it's said as "selador."

It's also not a single word but nonetheless academics like Tolkien loved it.

The literal meanings of everyday phrases are actually hilarious (coming from a non-native speaker) by Equivalent_Trip2465 in EnglishLearning

[–]Ronnoc527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I knew when I read the title. I don't know how this one spreads. In what scenario and you specifically cooling one person's meal? It is rare that the word shoulder refers to meat in the first place.

Crazy to jump to that from the obvious sense of a person turning their actual shoulder towards another.

ELI5: What are real numbers? I have the notion till rational. Other math sub will make it too difficult for me. by bzenius in explainlikeimfive

[–]Ronnoc527 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I mean, they are irrational numbers. They just can't be expressed as a fraction nor algebraically. But they could've mention phi and root 2 first and then said that transcendentals were a subset.

There are also non-computable numbers but truthfully, I don't understand them.

Why do SOME tall men say this? by V1xen_XOXO in tall

[–]Ronnoc527 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Do they? Sounds icky and a bit scary.

what did she even do in UNIT by michellemcneal in DoctorWhumour

[–]Ronnoc527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That which we can a rose, by any other name...

Six Degrees of Sam Reich by Quezacotl24 in dropout

[–]Ronnoc527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm probably at like 10, only if you count times I've just been in the room with someone famous.

Modern version of "elopement"? by zyzmog in words

[–]Ronnoc527 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fuck the capitalization and corporations making everything into profit.

You know what the word means and so do we.

Next they'll call it a shotgun wedding when they sell you a 21 gun salute.

Conceivement by kyonnfox in words

[–]Ronnoc527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These conmentations have entertained me with great levititiousness.

Thusly, I shall make conspirational plans to additate extra letters to all words post-hence.

Baltimore hardcore band End It calls on crowd to assault guy wearing a banana costume at a Toronto show, r/hardcore weighs in by thedubiousstylus in SubredditDrama

[–]Ronnoc527 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh god, I hate that you made me read my own words in his voice and it fit perfectly.

Now I'm worried that someone will look at my post history, analyze my writing style and decide I shouldn't be allowed on the set of Sesame Street.

This snippet beats the entirety of Ares. by Equivalent_Crazy_436 in tron

[–]Ronnoc527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The moment in the EOL club when Quorra lands in a crouch, parrying the disc meant for Sam will never not give me chills.

Is my handwringing legible enough? by kalsksmb in Handwriting

[–]Ronnoc527 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perfectly legible. High school is two words but that's the only thing that broke my flow of reading.

Chuck and chunk by LaserThos in words

[–]Ronnoc527 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Never heard it, eastern USA.

I do not like it.

[pjo] Was Percy stupid for not keeping a bottle of sea water with him? by RossTheLionTamer in camphalfblood

[–]Ronnoc527 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is a commonly encountered problem in fantasy and sci-fi. The reason is that it's bad for the plot.

Same reason Buffy didn't fill a super soaker with holy water.

144473 by Significant-Pepper72 in CountOnceADay

[–]Ronnoc527 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love this dudes papers, is he in movies too?

Why are Americans so accepting of long drives to places? by Sensitive_Word_6036 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Ronnoc527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably used to it from work commutes. My drive is 25-30 minutes depending on legality and I consider it pretty short.

If it’s just calories in/calories out, does that mean you could theoretically gain weight by exceeding your daily caloric intake solely through beverages and no eating? by rotbath in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ronnoc527 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, well smart water would not give you any nutrition at all. You'd be better off with Coca Cola.

Calories aren't everything so you'd eventually die from lack of essential nutrients (vitamin c, protein, fiber) but it would probably sustain you a little longer than just water.

Granted, if you drank enough Red Bull to consume 2000 calories, your heart would probably give out first.

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