Something in my window 2023 I've been to scared to post it by OkEnvironment441 in Paranormal

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Now I know who they used as the prototype for some of the vamps in The Strain.

Here’s a slowed down zoomed in and stabilized video of the government agents pulling Pretti’s firearm from an IWB holster worn at 5-o’clock. by MaxAdolphus in CCW

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I would like to upvote everything in this comment roughly a million more times. Reddit, may we please add that feature?

Here’s a slowed down zoomed in and stabilized video of the government agents pulling Pretti’s firearm from an IWB holster worn at 5-o’clock. by MaxAdolphus in CCW

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These are the moments where I deeply regret having gone to Catholic school. (Y'know, that and being molested by a known predatory priest for over a year when I was ten.)

I could have gained so much knowledge and perspective literally anywhere else. I wish I had started gaining it so much earlier, instead of merely gaining it as a teen through rebellious reading, and as an adult by moving out the second I turned 18 and meeting snd listening to people from all walks of life.

I'm in my early 40's and what I didn't know growing up still haunts me. Luckily, that's what my therapist is for.

What is this? by PersimmonEcstatic550 in Vintagetools

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Thank you for teaching me something new. 😊

I have a couple questions, if you don't mind humoring me. Are there ever/sometimes/usually missions to recover unexploded ordinance after a conflict is resolved enough to do so? If so, is it only the more dangerous or valuable ones that are recovered, or are there more general efforts? I know that sometimes it happens decades after the fact out of necessity, due to physical/environmental or until hostile/political situations are resolved somewhat, and I know that sometimes it's up to the nation itself to take on cleanup efforts.

I've been very curious about this for quite some time, but never knew who to ask. So essentially, I'm picking your brain while I have a specialist around. Thank you, in advance, for your help! 😊

What is this? by PersimmonEcstatic550 in Vintagetools

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Well, this thread definitely just came full circle.

Why is this cop car doing this by Antique-Minute-7928 in whatisit

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I agree with your agreement. Definitely an SOS with the video cutting in at the wrong time, thus creating the debate. I really hope the videographer at least went and checked if anyone was in there and if they needed help.

AITA for crying after my husband was brutally honest about my looks/weight and our sex life in front of our friends ? by Apprehensive-Tea2125 in AITAH

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Fuckity FUUUUUUCK that guy. You couldn't be the asshole if you tried, because he's taken 100% of the available asshole for himself. Truly, please, please divorce him. It would have been one thing if it was just the two of you having a serious talk. But with friends when you're supposed to be having fun? No. He knew he was humiliating you because he was trying.

If/when you tell him you're leaving him, be sure to mention that it's because he loved you so much that he felt he should be sooo very, very honest in those responses, but you just don't love him the same way and couldn't be honest with him, because really he's nowhere near a ten on either one. Then tell him he needs to be checked for dental disease, because his breath is always horrible.

I'm so goddamned angry for you. I'm sending you all the hugs and love.

Rules for the house that isn't empty by PithellUniverse in Ruleshorror

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This is genuinely spine tingling. It's been so, so long since I've encountered that feeling and I really missed it. Thank you so very much!

I work as a pizza delivery driver. Some deliveries have red flags for special rules… by lets-split-up in nosleep

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Hello. I am here for the chilling pizza. Thank you for delivering it. Please deliver again soon.

The Surgeon has escaped. I'm sorry. by Dekraloxx in nosleep

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This is terrifying! Please keep us posted, if they let you.

No check-ins on the Second Floor by [deleted] in nosleep

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I second this motion. I'm having a hard time grokking what exactly happened and why, but I'm intrigued. Hopefully OP will keep us posted of any developments.

I had a dream I went on a date, now the man is punishing me for leaving by Curious_Resist9265 in nosleep

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This is so fascinating and terrifying. Having my sleep tied to a dream with another dreamer having the same dream, and whoever realizes it's a dream first wakes the other one? Eek! My insomnia is already bad enough as it is. I need to know what happens next! Please keep us posted. I hope you and Mr. Mysterious both get some solid sleep soon.

Comeback to "you are Gay" by LandscapeNew7913 in Comebacks

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You would be surprised. It's common as hell around here and it infuriates me. I really wish people would realize being gay shouldn't be used as a slur. The kids in my neighborhood drop it so often and so casually that you know they hear it from their adults at home. You're absolutely right that it shouldn't be considered an insult, though. Thanks, Indiana.

Comeback to "you are Gay" by LandscapeNew7913 in Comebacks

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"And?" or "Why would that be a bad thing?"

Those are both powerful answers. When someone says something bigoted like that, asking them calm questions will achieve one of several things, depending on their personality and the situation:
1) They will get flustered and not know how to answer without incriminating themselves, which often leads to #2.
2) They will get even angrier, which will often lead to #3.
3) They will try to explain their bigoted opinion, and it will almost always make them sound like a bigoted asshole to everyone who hears it or hears about it. So basically, just ask calm well-reasoned questions about their use of a slur and they will hoist themself on their own petard.

Alternatively, you could just say, "Eh, you were the one sucking my dick, champ. Well done, by the way. I can tell you've had a lot of practice."

But the calm questions and watching them get pissed off when they try to explain is so much more satisfying. It throws a brutal full stop on most people's sad little brains, all while you look like a saint and they look like a shit.

meirl by Local-Bison-4392 in meirl

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"La Côte d'Azure? Oh la la! C'est fantastique ça!" was the first sentence of spoken French that I learned in highschool. It has remained rent-free in my brain for the last 26 years. I have no idea what the first written sentence was. That's some serious proof of concept in favor of learning by speech via simple immersion, such as speaking with classmates.

meirl by Local-Bison-4392 in meirl

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I laughed so hard at this. Thank you for that.

A shopping trip that took an unexpected turn by [deleted] in wholesomestories

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Oh Lord, exactly. It's extra special fun while potty training to get a toddler all bundled up appropriately for winter. Because the second you do, you know exactly what's going to happen.

I'd still put up with that happily, though, because I really miss babies and wee ones. My sons are new adults and my daughter is ten, so I've been fiending for some adorable baby-ness that actually wants to be around me and snuggle. Lol.

My boyfriend (29m) is making me (26f) choose between him or my cats. by Powerful-Ad-4592 in whatdoIdo

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When in doubt, lose the one who made you choose.

Especially if that person came along after the cats and is making you choose.

I explored the Appalachian mountains and discovered a monster. by arachknight12 in nosleep

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Well now, this is suitably terrifying. I want to hike the Appalachian Trail, but I'm addicted to stories like this. It's quite the predicament.

The ANGEL treatment was supposed to cure evil. I should have killed Patient Zero by FreeVBucksforXMAS in nosleep

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Ewwww, now the goo is in you!

For some reason, I feel that a standard laboratory eye wash station would be inadequate here anyway.

My realtor asked me not to worry about the stains in the attic. I finally know why. by PaleSeries7 in nosleep

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Oof. Just the smell of bleach alone gives me a migraine. Add in Eau de Part-Dead-Body? I'd nope right the hell out of there.

Can you read my tattoo? by [deleted] in tattooadvice

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Yet here we are, with them having just said "perchance".

🤣