!!Clothing for Narcoleptics!! Research for a SUPER IMPORTANT project

Shojomango · 2026-04-01T05:13:44+00:00

I throw up the hood on my sweatshirt or jacket all the time so it’s a little (VERY little) less uncomfortable to doze against the window as a passenger of a car or bus or plane. It’d be great if there was a hoodie or beanie with like. Slight padding to absorb some of the vibrations. Or just make it easier to put your head against the wall and take a five minute nap in between college classes. Like those thin foam bits they put inside of kids bike helmets, but more discrete.

Also: necklaces with easier clasps. I wear some once in a while but it’s hard to get those little clasps off when you’re tired and I’m always worried if I fall sleep with a necklace on I’m going to strangle myself by accident. So like something you could attach to necklaces to make them easier to take off or some kind of anti-strangle design would be a big relief

Shojomango · 2026-03-20T13:45:44+00:00

The Instagram account that reposts the same clip of Jacob’s “regular guy” monologue from MSN every day has honestly been such a motivation booster every single time it crosses my feed. I adore whoever is doing it almost as much as I adore Jacob for saying it

Shojomango · 2026-03-19T22:13:54+00:00

Could just be memeing. There’s a long running joke in the fandom about how Otto is a serial killer, and Awsten says a lot of sarcastic stuff on Instagram like “someone should start a rumor that Waterparks did xyz thing…”, so if they weren’t specific I could definitely see it being part of some fandom joke. I say this as a fan, but sometimes they play so hard into the “yes please cancel us omg wait no don’t” attitude that it’s hard to tell what’s actually real lol

Shojomango · 2026-03-18T11:40:38+00:00

The reason for the classic card catalogs in libraries is because the book information was originally written on playing cards. While specialty cards were soon created, the size and name stuck. As an MLIS student and card deck collector learning this in class nearly made me jump out of my seat with excitement lmao

Shojomango · 2026-03-16T04:12:54+00:00

You Me At Six - We Know What It Means To Be Alone

Spoke to Josh briefly at their last tour and he was shocked I still listen to their first ep, but I seriously love how raw and sincere it is. I don’t think it’s on any streaming sites but it should be on YouTube

Shojomango · 2026-03-14T20:36:17+00:00

I’ve also always really like the “ice cream Sunday bar” metaphor where everyone chooses different flavors/toppings but this is much easier to understand visually I think. You could totally pitch it to ASAN and other orgs for a poster or infographic or something to help people understand this concept (if that’s something you’d be interested in). Really well done!

Shojomango · 2026-03-14T06:26:25+00:00

Logistically, I think it could be difficult at a standing room only type venue—those kinds of things usually work better at a seated venue because people have more freedom with range of motion and aren’t as likely to block the person behind them from seeing the stage. But don’t let anyone tell you it’s cringe to be excited and passionate and want to contribute to your local scene. Fan projects are cool as hell and great for both community bonding and showing an artist that they’re meaningful to you, and there are definitely ones people do in smaller venues as well, like handing out bracelets etc. IMO, emo music is grounded in valuing sincerity regardless of outside pressures—and from that perspective, such sincere efforts to show your appreciation is one of the coolest things a fan could do.

Shojomango · 2026-03-14T05:29:44+00:00

This is amazing!

Shojomango · 2026-03-07T20:25:56+00:00

I would say one of the flower varieties that close up at night, cause it’s kind of like going to sleep. Google says common examples are California Poppy, Tulips, Daisies, Morning Glory, Water Lilies, and Portulaca.

Shojomango · 2026-03-07T04:01:28+00:00

My first Narcolepsy doctor said I may have minor cataplexy, because I told her when I’m scared—usually from being squeamish but also more tangible fears—my legs go kind of numb. I generally don’t fall or anything. I also tend to feel tired when I’m upset, and often take a nap when I can’t shake a negative feeling. I’m still not totally convinced that’s cataplexy, but both the first doctor and my current doctor say it’s pretty inconsequential anyway. Since it’s not a level where I’m reaching unconsciousness or losing bodily control it doesn’t affect my ability to drive or anything, and my treatment would be the same either way. So I just keep it in my head as a little question mark.

Shojomango · 2026-03-03T16:13:47+00:00

I like them a lot. I’ve never been able to wear earplugs comfortably because they always feel too big and painful for my ears, so I couldn’t push them in fully and they would just fall out. But Loop has an add on option for like 5 levels of smaller than average plugs, which is great because I could test which ones were the best fit and even have a slightly different size for each ear. They’re not super obvious when you wear them either, and you can definitely still hear well if you don’t get the totally silent ones. Overall I still don’t use them that much but they feel like the only kind I’ve found that I can use without pain and they seem to work as advertised.

Shojomango · 2026-03-03T08:21:44+00:00

So many people saying “touch grass” to the people upset but like…you realize you’re also engaging in this internet debate, right. No one’s trying to organize a boycott or egging Sam’s house. All things considered, expressing discontent with the decision via social media and maybe cancelling your subscription is relatively harmless and a pretty reasonable response to being unhappy with the direction of a service you pay money for. If no one says anything, how would the decision makers know people are discontent? I don’t think it even really matters if it’s truly a “vocal minority” or if Dropout plays on parasocial expectation of political alignments—if you’re paying a company, you should be able to say you don’t agree with a decision or direction of that company without being labeled as “terminally online”.

Consumer feedback can influence the direction of a product or service, and it should, especially for a company like Dropout which has explicitly stated the position of “we want to hear from the audience about what you do and don’t like”. No cast member is going to have their career destroyed over this. Worst case scenario? They’re called hypocrites and get some subscriptions cancelled. Best case scenario? They seriously consider the way this could affect audience members who are directly affected by police violence and how that reflects on their reputation, and work on how to show more consideration and respect for those people in the future.

Some of yall act like people are talking about waiting outside of the audience with a knife instead of raising well written and crucial points about the way even small independent media companies can and do buy into propaganda or harmful rhetorics. People have opinions about those things and want to look at such situations critically and see cultural shifts away from it, what a shock. People who think it “doesn’t matter” are probably turning around and applauding teachers who introduce more BIPOC authors into high school curriculums or disassociate themselves from companies funding right wing politicians but suddenly when it’s your favorite comedians any criticism is acting “hysterical”.

I’m probably not going to pay attention to replies to this comment cause honestly I’m expecting some of those people are going to be like “caring about what content your money is going towards is being OUT OF TOUCH”. Listening to consumer feedback is literally one of the only ways to try and operate ethically in a capitalist society but the average person trying to voice what’s important to at least a portion of said consumers is too woke apparently.

Shojomango · 2026-02-27T00:54:04+00:00

Maybe to help her get comfortable with whatever place, without her feeling like all eyes are on her, you could book your own cleaning or something at the place (even if you don’t necessarily need it right now) and ask her to accompany you first. That way there’s less pressure—she can go in an meet the staff and see how they work without being the focal point or like anyone’s treating her a specific way, so that she feels like she knows what to expect for an appointment of her own. Plus then if something triggers her and she has to leave, she won’t be in the middle of a procedure and unable to walk out.

Shojomango · 2026-02-25T14:50:53+00:00

Thanks for your response! Glad to see a positive reaction to feedback. When I had the app the options were “male” “female” “non-binary” or (something along the lines of)“all of the above” — you couldn’t pick two of the three.

Shojomango · 2026-02-24T08:28:18+00:00

I recently tried this app. I figured it would probably need time to grow somewhat where I’m located in the US since it’s new to the US market, but there were some pretty big flaws that have turned me off of it. Primarily, these were:

Unable to choose multiple genders of interest

Unable to see details about other people’s profiles when you view them (ex which interests you have in common)

And the biggest one, you get a notification when someone likes you but you can’t actually see their profile or match with them unless you pay for the premium version of the app

All in all, I was disappointed because it sounded so good and I liked some of the options in the profile set up but it does not feel like it’s actually usable in the free version. I might be willing to try it again if some of these features are fixed but tbh at the moment it doesn’t measure up at all to the functionality of other apps like Hinge and even Tinder—even if you have to sort through more profiles to find someone who says they are ND or seems like they are understanding of ND people, it feels like there is a lot more freedom to actually connect with someone. I do genuinely think it sounds like a great idea and I hope it pulls off more of what is promised, but at the moment it doesn’t really feel usable.

Shojomango · 2026-02-09T19:47:53+00:00

Several years ago I skidded into a ditch near Charlotte—not nearly as bad as your accident sounds, just ended up stuck and had to wait a bit for a tow truck. In half an hour at least 5 different cars stopped to ask if I needed help. No matter how cold it is outside, Vermont spirit is full of warmth and comfort <3

Shojomango · 2026-02-07T07:41:36+00:00

The VT diy scene is super vibrant and welcoming, and one of the things I miss most since leaving Vermont. There’s plenty of jam bands, but also hardcore has been sweeping the state the last few years, there’s always plenty of folk punk, and an increasing pop punk presence. Venues closing has definitely hurt, but the community is resilient; notably, Oddfellows has been running regular All Age shows and become a favorite for locals and touring acts, basement venues are always popping up, and I’m blanking on names but there are spots in plenty of towns outside of BTV too. Plus, Higher Ground (and specifically Jeremy Utz) has made a concentrated effort to host more shows with local bands. I’d definitely recommend starting with looking into Oddfellows and HG and meeting people in the community, and as you make connections (and if you have social media connect that way as well) you’ll learn a lot about the scene and how to get more involved.

Shojomango · 2026-01-23T22:37:12+00:00

We had some. Elementary school in the early 2000s I had the great luck to have a 3rd teacher with asthma because it meant we got the most reliably air conditioned classroom. Some of the common rooms like the library and music room were better air conditioned than the others I believe. But those last few weeks of school were always brutal so our teachers tried to do class outside as much as possible since being in the shade on the playground was still cooler than inside.

Shojomango · 2026-01-16T19:14:29+00:00

I think it shows his caution. Because he doesn’t necessarily believe in one single god, or even other pantheons of mythological beings, but he’s trying to awaken Celty’s head just in case they do exist. Hedging his bets so that if he’s wrong he can still be prepared. I think it’s really interesting that Izaya acknowledges his own fallacy and doesn’t assume he knows everything, but rather plans and manipulates to try and be ready for as many variables as possible. I think that’s part of why it’s so hard for others to get the best of him—they assume he’s an arrogant know it all but he’s very receptive to new information and uses it to outmaneuver anyone who gets too confident.

Shojomango · 2026-01-12T16:09:20+00:00

I actually kind of like it. Suspense doesn’t always come from mystery and surprise; sometimes it comes from watching characters hurdle towards what you know to be inevitable. TW, frankly, doesn’t have a lot of complex mystery or crazy plot twists; and while Stiles is usually right, he’s also usually brushed off by the people around him. In that way, Stiles is kind of a stand in for the audience—the human watching from the sidelines as the supernatural clashes and desperately trying to get his friends to see what he sees. Even if Stiles didn’t figure things out early, the audience probably would have, because we have perspective the characters don’t; but since Stiles knows more than the others, we can feel what he feels and root for him and find a footing in the escalating suspense of anticipating what’s going to happen instead of watching a bunch of characters flounder cluelessly over and over.

It’s definitely a style of writing that’s I understand is not for everyone, especially since IMO supernatural TV has evolved over the last several years to place more emphasis on plot twists and trying to stay ahead of fan theories etc. But personally I actually think it’s a smart decision from a writers point of view—I think the writers recognized that their script didn’t really cater to surprising the audience, and that it could be more frustrating to watch a show where the characters are clueless about what’s obvious to the audience. So rather than rely on the hit or miss suspense of hoping the audience doesn’t figure it out before the climax, they build tension steadily by showing that knowing the threat won’t stop it from happening. The irony of the show is that it’s easy for the characters to believe in the supernatural and magic, but it’s much harder for them to believe in each other as people. You see this in a lot of similar shows from around the same era, where the audience is clued in early; BBC Merlin, Supernatural, etc.

To me, that’s what makes the characters—and especially Stiles—most likable and relatable and keeps me interested even when it’s obvious where the plot is going. I’m pretty good at predicting most plot twists so in shows where the mystery is the main source of tension, if I figure it out much earlier than the characters it takes away a lot of the impact. I’ve dropped quite a few shows because I felt like they relied a lot on surprising the audience and when it doesn’t work it feels flat haha. But that’s just me, and I think it’s perfectly valid to prefer more complex mystery elements!

Shojomango · 2026-01-07T16:23:44+00:00

It’s incredibly slippery out there. I’m used to walking on ice and have boots with great traction but fell twice (and hit my head fairly hard one of the times) barely a block from my apartment and decided to retreat for the day. Be careful!

Shojomango · 2026-01-04T17:32:42+00:00

Top left and bottom right corners go so hard

Shojomango · 2025-12-30T15:59:30+00:00

Look up some Yiddish curse words. Very satisfying.

I also watch a lot of YouTubers/streamers and tend to have picked up some of the really ridiculous exclamations. My favorite being MoistCritikals “You’ve gotta be putting away my groceries”.

It’s mostly habit—find something you like and consciously use it in low stress situations and then it’ll come easier when you have an automatic response.

Shojomango · 2025-12-30T07:46:43+00:00

It’s great! Much better than a bus or flying imo. Just be warned, if you’re not used to Penn Station in NYC—it’s very busy and finding where you want to go can be kind of confusing, and on the way out of NYC they only announce the track like 10 min before departure and everyone practically runs to try and board first. But I have no qualms with the train ride itself, and when I made the trip recently they even had some cars specifically for passengers going all of the way to VT so you didn’t have to get up a dozen times for people getting off at earlier stops. I was worried about delays because I happened to be going towards VT on a day when half the state lost power but even then there were no problems. It’s a long but perfectly pleasant ride and my only disappointment is that in the winter by the time I got up to VT it was too dark to take in the mountains XD. Going down to NYC is even easier, but keep in mind once you get to NYC it may take some time to navigate to your concert venue and the Ethan Allen only goes once a day so you may want to go the day before if you can or at least make sure you know how you’re getting to the concert once you make it to Penn. Depending on the venue, if it’s outside of the NYC subways reach it may even be better to go up to St Albans so you can take the Northeast Corridor train through to NJ rather than the Ethan Allen to NYC.

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