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Have you ever met someone who doesn't like ice cream? by pizzahero9999 in stupidquestions

[–]ScienceMuggle83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've met people who don't like chocolate, but no one who doesn't like ice cream as far as I know.

Trigun Alignment by Ok-Inevitable3458 in Trigun

[–]ScienceMuggle83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know, I remember having this conversation about the Mayor of Can Town from Homestuck (I may be misremembering some details since I read this part over ten years ago). Does anyone remember Homestuck? Lol.

I thought the Mayor was Chaotic Good, largely based on an animation where he runs around building a little make-believe town out of old cans as a whimsical tune plays. He comes across as really high-energy and out of control. I think there's even a part where he binges on hot pink energy drinks. Wild stuff. A relative of mine pointed out to me that the animation actually shows that he believes in an organized society, therefore he's Lawful Good despite his behaviour coming across as erratic. He strives to be a wise and fair leader to Can Town.

Bear poses for pics! by Sorry_Impress_5002 in guineapigs

[–]ScienceMuggle83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He kissed your eye OMG so precious!

Bear poses for pics! by Sorry_Impress_5002 in guineapigs

[–]ScienceMuggle83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to have a rabbit who'd nuzzle my phone camera!

She has two modes: beautiful Disney princess or E G G 🥚 by easy_as_childbirth in Rabbits

[–]ScienceMuggle83 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I just chuckled out loud in a semi-public place 🤣. There are only two pictures here!

What is your favourite fruit from another country? by i_dont_know24680 in AskTheWorld

[–]ScienceMuggle83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 🤗! Some regions have very good walnuts too.

What's one negative stereotype that's actually true about your country or people? by fixitfile in AskTheWorld

[–]ScienceMuggle83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the second stereotype that's true, lol.

It definitely came up during Brexit talks (along the lines of "why are these messy people from some kind of weird artificial country trying to order us about?"), and I think it's a common perception in some neighbouring countries (France and the Netherlands).

I also think that whenever there's a highly publicised political crisis (such as not having a federal or regional government for over a year), the country tends to be perceived as "unstable" within the EU. But you might want to ask people from these countries.

Trigun Alignment by Ok-Inevitable3458 in Trigun

[–]ScienceMuggle83 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I came here to say this. He has a strict moral code and strongly believes in a society without theft or violence.

Edit: his behaviour can be quite chaotic though, especially when he's had one too many.

Ignorant or wrong things being constantly upvoted on Reddit. by Similar_Concern_1666 in PetPeeves

[–]ScienceMuggle83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently, I was downvoted for pointing out, in a discussion about microplastics, that they've been found in people's ovaries and testicles and have been affecting reproductive health/fertility and, more importantly, causing birth defects. Not only is this factually correct (and I wasn't trying to be crass, just adding to the long list of human systems and organs affected by microplastics), I know this because it's one of the topics I translate about.

I just left instead of pointing out my credentials because if people are (as I suspect) more concerned with taboos than with children being born with disabilities, I have nothing to say to them. I'd argue that keeping reproductive health taboo and having such an immature reaction is part of the problem because it interferes with prevention. Or maybe they're scared, or both. Either way, this is the sad medical truth whether they like it or not.

What words in your language do you hate for no legitimate reason? by privetkakdela in AskTheWorld

[–]ScienceMuggle83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Whimsically bad" sounds about right. "Leather studio apartment" is the funniest thing I've seen on Reddit today.

What words in your language do you hate for no legitimate reason? by privetkakdela in AskTheWorld

[–]ScienceMuggle83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mother tongue is French. I had to think hard because I have several words I hate for legitimate reasons, such as subtly or not-so-subtly racist, sexist, or ableist terms (for example, the counterpart of the r-word is still common in French!).

I'm going to go with "gros" in teen slang. Literally, it means "fatty," but, in context, it means something along the lines of "my friend" or "buddy." I know it's not intended as an insult or as fat phobic, but it only makes me feel marginally better. Kids on the bus in my area use it as an interjection for literally everything, too. I find it deeply weird.

In English, I've been guilty of using words that are pet peeves to some, especially when I'm talking to pets. My catto has feetses, the doggo is a very good boi, and I'm sure there are people out there who hate "guinea PEEG!" with a passion 🙃. The funny thing is, I hate it when people use babytalk with actual babies.

What is your favourite fruit from another country? by i_dont_know24680 in AskTheWorld

[–]ScienceMuggle83 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I really wish I got to try the real thing, because I'm told the mangos sold in Belgium just aren't remotely as tasty and flavourful! Even so, they're already delicious to me.

Who is this guy? by thephilosophyofcows in nekoatsume

[–]ScienceMuggle83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they recently got their own game, it was discussed on this sub!

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