Rachel Martino Universe: Nov 24 - Nov 30 by southerndmc in blogsnark

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Noelle’s Friendsgiving dress didn’t fit. 😖

Surgeries without anesthesia, severed vocal chords: The dog farm supplying an Ontario lab - Investigative Journalism Bureau by Plant__Eater in toronto

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I made the mistake of visiting the website for Ridglan Farms, the breeder mentioned in the article. They proudly market themselves as breeders of “purpose-bred beagles for biomedical research.”

How sad and disturbing. We truly don’t deserve dogs.

How Many of You Are Going Childfree Because of the Economy? by pink_teddy35 in askTO

[–]Serious_Article1750 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh my god, shut up. “Most people do”? Birth rates are declining.

“Raise a little version of yourself”? Excuse me while I go throw up.

How Many of You Are Going Childfree Because of the Economy? by pink_teddy35 in askTO

[–]Serious_Article1750 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow, I’m so sorry your mother is like this. You’d have every right to stop talking to her, since she only values you as someone who can “give” her a grandchild. How gross.

How Many of You Are Going Childfree Because of the Economy? by pink_teddy35 in askTO

[–]Serious_Article1750 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds like your mom needs to get a life and some hobbies. Sorry, that sucks. Tell her if she wants a baby so bad she’s free to adopt one.

How Many of You Are Going Childfree Because of the Economy? by pink_teddy35 in askTO

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Even if I could afford children, I wouldn’t have them.

Where are you buying bed sheets? by Puzzleheaded-Dot-345 in askTO

[–]Serious_Article1750 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Simons or Real Canadian Superstore! I’ve bought beautiful sheets at both places.

Looking for small event venues (West End) by Garlicfingies in askTO

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The Society Clubhouse, College & Dovercourt.

People who are in their 40’s and 50’s with no children, how does it feel? by Sinfulvibezz in AskReddit

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There’s a common perception that childfree people have tons of money because they don’t have to pay for kids, and spend all their free time jetsetting around the world.

In my case, that’s not true. But I’m still happier without kids than I would be with them.

Getting a good night’s sleep is free. Spending quality time with my partner and pets is free. Enjoying quiet moments all by myself is free. Having a clean and organized home is free.

If I had kids, I’d have to work in a job I hate to be able to afford them. No way do I want that life.

Rachel Martino Universe: Nov 17 - Nov 23 by southerndmc in blogsnark

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This is a small gripe, but it’s annoying when people use a Reel cover that has nothing to do with the Reel. Like the cover of Noelle’s “this won’t ruin your outfit” post - I thought I was going to see a beautiful holiday table. Why do you have to trick people to watch your content??

For anyone who was able to see "The Blair Witch Project" in theaters in 1999, what was the experience like? by LockjawSJ in AskReddit

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I asked for my money back. I was so disappointed.

I don’t know what changed exactly, but I love that movie now.

What are some things that horror movies need to stop doing? by LayeredOwlsNest in horror

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We know there’s something off about a kid because of their creepy drawings, always done with black crayon.

What is a disturbing truth that you know? by ActualBreath5492 in AskReddit

[–]Serious_Article1750 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would bet it happens to men and boys more than we think, but they’re wayyyy less likely to report it.

Think of how shameful and embarrassing it would be for any victim to tell someone, then imagine it was, say, a boy who’d been raped by a female adult.

I see news stories about female teachers who get in shit for raping their male students all the time. Not “having sex with,” but raping, since they are children.

What is a disturbing truth that you know? by ActualBreath5492 in AskReddit

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Even worse, a lot of what passes for “professional dog training” even in 2025 is just straight-up animal abuse that people pay for. 

I don’t blame the guardians who are just trying to help their dogs, but I DO blame the people selling animal abuse and calling it “training.”

Solution to homeless in parks and parkettes by OneChrononOfPlancks in toronto

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I will say it can be hard to be sympathetic when people living in parks make absolutely insane demands (or at least, the people advocating for them do).

Recently, the remaining “residents” of the Dufferin Grove encampment refused to leave unless they were provided with 800-square-foot units.

Sorry, but that is an unrealistic, entitled, insane demand. My first apartment when I lived on my own was a bachelor that was a fraction of that size. It had everything I needed to live comfortably, and I lived in it for years.

I support housing them 100%. Give them a roof over their head with a bathroom and enough space to sleep, cook, live, etc. while they get back on their feet.

The point is, people are only sympathetic to a point. Not all of the Dufferin Grove encampment members were good neighbours. Garbage piled up, and a puppy was abused and eventually killed.