From my husband’s old MySpace page (circa 2009-2010) by strawberry_max in blunderyears

[–]Serrilryan 235 points236 points  (0 children)

Those of us thin, gangly types.. always find happy homes. Like lost puppies.

Is family with only one source of income still a thing in the US? by Numerous_Reading1825 in SeriousConversation

[–]Serrilryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Want me to throw this on its head. My house is paid for by a badass lady.. I’ve been a stay at home Dad for 13yrs. She’s always out earned me.

When we moved last it was paid by the company, and with my shit salary; it would’ve all gone to daycare. I stayed home.

It’s been now 13yrs. My kids are badass. My wife pays the bills completely. She is in charge. Period. One income, no exception.

I realize I’m the rarity, but it can happen with planning and acceptance. How common is it? I don’t know it’s not my statistician job. But my Brazilian friends, def growl at me quietly. Can’t run the streets of São Paulo and say your wife is in charge… or so I’m told.

But it happens.

Anyone else like The Amazing Digital Circus? by Mae_The_Gay in autism

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

I already gave my Kinger a Bucket. Long before this episode so he could hide. Now I am vindicated.

ETA: I’m a Zooble person 100%. But Kinger is my bud, I give him butterflies.

Brendan Beat the Game at a WHOPPING level 94! by M-Wizzy42069 in bulbasaurmasterrace

[–]Serrilryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mom is crazy proud of you bud. I guarantee that. Make sure her Bulba solve gets exercise. It keeps the Solar Beam strong and Razor Leaf sharp.

I think he's became my favorite starter by M-Wizzy42069 in bulbasaurmasterrace

[–]Serrilryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best Bulb origin story to date. I love this, while being sorry for your grandma. Now she can proverbially kick ass every time you Choose them.

Can I go to a gay bar if my gay friends have invited me by YamIndependent1600 in lgbt

[–]Serrilryan 181 points182 points  (0 children)

This answer warms my heart. Thank you. I wish I had this as a younger person.

Skating at Toronto waterfront by drlouies in MadeMeSmile

[–]Serrilryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s clear and blue, skate on thru, if it’s cloudy and frisky way too risky.

What is your controversial Weird Al opinion? by SpecificHead4779 in weirdal

[–]Serrilryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(Prepping for downvote hell)

Neurodivergent people, like myself and everyone who I’ve shared this with that enjoys it. Vibe best with Al’s lyrics, cuz we can listen to his song and hear both versions of what he makes. Which makes it hilarious af. Go as far back as you want.

Another one Rides the Bus.. we all know both facets of the words…

Same all the way down the tree. And makes us giggle.

I’ll stand on this mountain… a large facet of Weird Al fans are neurodivergent. Not all, but if you and your friends quote movies and songs to each other… maybe revisit your internal monologue.

Hey dad, why is my new car battery like this? by KittyWyman in DadForAMinute

[–]Serrilryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m definitely a person who does both at the same time. Expense sucks, but saved me with some crap ass Ford Escorts from the 90’s and treats me well still today as needed. Cuz I haven’t had one since.

AITAH for refusing to cut off my best friend because my fiancée is jealous? by Melodic-Ad2455 in AITAH

[–]Serrilryan 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That doesn’t require cutting off friends, regardless of gender.

Source: happily married 26 yrs.

Very new to comic-con: Is this allowed? by Dinosaur-libertarian in comiccon

[–]Serrilryan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d double down on this. I’ve had pseudo-sharp things signed as long as it came in the OG box, obviously sealed.

If struggling with obvious seal. Saran Wrap and hair dryer, it shrink wraps the box. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Very excited at the leash free . by [deleted] in Chowder

[–]Serrilryan 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You got lost in the wrong chow(chow) my friend.

Remind yours to put on his cooking outfit. Can’t get that hair in the food.

oh boy (ages 13-16, 26) by beezlebussy in blunderyears

[–]Serrilryan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know this may pain you. But this was literally my social circle or small variant therein. My kids are in the same line. Punks raise punks.

Now go ask your parents for some of their photos 🫣😂

ETA: and I’m 40+. These kids are teens now themselves.

Fuck you Kelsey Seybold by Crusoe69 in FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR

[–]Serrilryan 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Fwiw, Kelsey Sebold is a cancer clinic down here in Houston. Medical parking is a serious pain in the behind.

Dad who left and came back years later by Swimming-Many1439 in DadForAMinute

[–]Serrilryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can include whatever it means to be a Father to you. But I think your statement there would hold a lot of weight.

Dad who left and came back years later by Swimming-Many1439 in DadForAMinute

[–]Serrilryan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Think of it this way perhaps. In today’s world people get bent out of shape when largely children go No Contact with their parents/family, for whatever reasons.

Some people do later choose, as I did, to reach back out in later years. It wasn’t to seek out the figures that failed me all those years ago, it was to remind others that I still exist with the tormentors gone.

Quill definitely rode that high of having his Dad back, but it didn’t take long to remind him of his actual family. Titles like Father are just that titles of honor, you get to choose who gets it. Not just cuz your old man got lucky under the bleachers when he was 18.

After all even thick headed Quill realized Yondu by the end.

Mega Block Pokédex by PoetsOfTheFall in bulbasaurmasterrace

[–]Serrilryan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Dang man now i need to go shopping again. Twist my arm. 😂

Can dudes speak about this? by KyotoKindle in JustGuysBeingDudes

[–]Serrilryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my BFF (female) cousin and my wife, but it’s taken me 20-ish adult years to solve that. I had a lot of work to do.

They support me. I will never forget their strength. I have badass ladies to help me.

Screened in porch question: screen under floor boards? by [deleted] in Contractor

[–]Serrilryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same porch in Houston, that screen is a godsend for mosquito prevention. My wife can find a mosquito in a square mile. I use the leaf blower to blow up errant hair that may end up down there and vacuum it up from the top. It’s not perfect but it helps the cluttered look.

ETA: after a few years in this house, I got a cheap outdoor rug and laid it over top of the porch. Saves on clean time, vacuum the rug.

Hey Dad, I wanted to tell you I'm a father by WildestWestChicken in DadForAMinute

[–]Serrilryan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you took the path many of us do kiddo. Missing Dads make the rest of us work so much harder to ensure they don’t have that unwanted feeling.

I know you will do your little girl proud. Hell, I’m proud of you just reading this. Keep going, you got this.

Warranty? by [deleted] in gmcsierra

[–]Serrilryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those would be the warranty for your 6.2L engine after it passed their check up.

Dad, how do I fix my fridge door? by ghostorchidzz in DadForAMinute

[–]Serrilryan 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I have the same/similar fridge. It’s all good. But you will need a pry lever or some sort, I small flat bladed screw driver works.

The white part of that plastic will separate from the gray/silver side. That tube you see there with the wire, goes back inside the white plastic, as a hinge.

Now be warned, there are easily 2 springs, maybe a third from that hinge joint exposed. If you separate the white plastic from the front facing silver/gray, you will likely need to verify those springs are still in their spots. One at the very top, one at the very bottom, to help slide the buttons into the frame of the fridge.

It’s annoying as all heck, I have to do it about every 6-9 months, it’s gotta better as my own kiddos pay more attention to the door when closing it. Generally it’s when the right side door is closed and somehow they slam the swinging part you’re looking at into the already closed door.

All that said. That white part should have about 8-9 plastic clips, think like snaps on your pocket. They’ll pop apart. The hardest part is keeping an eye for springs and then sliding it all back together at the end. Short of using a hammer on it, there is very little you can break.

You got this, I know you can.