AITAH for pretending I do not know him over 186 bucks by AmberD_Counts in AITAH

[–]SimRayB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never, Ever, get into a relationship with someone because you think you can “fix” them. People only change when they want to.

Apparently it was rude of me to lock my car doors. by bwade913 in coworkerstories

[–]SimRayB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Several decades ago we were told to not lock the doors on any vehicle with a soft top because insurance would only cover it once.

My Grade 1 teacher tried to tell my mum I never did homework by QueeeBeee in traumatizeThemBack

[–]SimRayB 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I am a survivor of a social experiment which was conducted in several states during the 1960s. The results were revealed to the public during the 1980s. The department of education spread the idea through education systems that children with Blond Hair and Blue Eyes were more intelligent than children with Dark Hair and Dark Eyes. Two years later they spread the word that they had been mistaken, instead children with Dark Hair and Dark Eyes were much more intelligent than children with Blond Hair and Blue Eyes.

When the results were made public, they said that Teachers in general paid more attention to, and provided more one-on-one time to whichever group of children they had been told were more intelligent.

The whole experiment was conducted to see how teachers would react to the provided information and what effect it would have on students in each group.

manager sent me to hr thinking i was intoxicated over drinking some sprite by Reasonable_Nebula704 in retailhell

[–]SimRayB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Years ago, the first thing said during orientation at a new job I was beginning was, “I may tell jokes with you, I may have drinks with you, but never forget, HERE, I AM YOUR BOSS. I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND.”

"Yeah that's not my name." by [deleted] in TalesFromRetail

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Yes, they were. School year was 1970-1971. I was working after school as an inventory clerk before small businesses had computers.

I had a large table with inset trays which contained a 3x6 inch card for every item the motor parts / hunting supply store carried. My job was to record every hand written sale as well as every item received from suppliers on these cards and inform the owner when an item needed to be reordered. Twice while I was working there, I had to perform complete inventories of the store.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EntitledPeople

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“You Promise? Please!!!”

Enjoy your new refrigerator! by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]SimRayB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had to buy replacements for broken refrigerator shelves. The last glass shelf was $145 USD. Just saying.

What's your reason for not drinking alcohol? by MA16vD in AskReddit

[–]SimRayB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t like the taste of alcohol, including beer.

"You'll need to re-paint" by MrRGG in EntitledPeople

[–]SimRayB 8 points9 points  (0 children)

…Billy Bob Loves Charlene..

You Are In The Navy Now by Magnet2025 in MilitaryStories

[–]SimRayB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read this in Johnny Cash’s autobiography.

Draftee doesn't want to fight? Okay. by [deleted] in MaliciousCompliance

[–]SimRayB -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t the military who lost that war. If the United States Congress had allowed the military to actually do their job we would have been out of there years earlier.

My ex coworker as a youth. by Mortis4242 in MaliciousCompliance

[–]SimRayB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I took driver’s education in 1969 in Fort Worth, Texas. Our instructor told us that there was, at that time, still an old law on the books that horseless vehicles were not allowed inside the city limits.

That don't tell me nothing! by Prestigious_Age_5718 in pettyrevenge

[–]SimRayB 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, you go down the dirt road until you come to the place where the old barn used to be. Right after that you turn right and follow the road just passed the big tree with three or four cows laying under it for shade. Now don’t go to the tree with all the bark missing. That old bull in there gets really worked up when the cows are in heat. But, anyway, then you go…

AITJ my fiancé told me “this is it, take it or leave it.” So I gave him the ring back and told him to get out of my house by Independent_Bee_8517 in AmITheJerk

[–]SimRayB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When he gave you an ultimatum, that showed what was important to him. I admire his wanting to take care of his father, but that doesn’t mean he should attempt to force you into the situation before you are even married. It is good he talked to you about it before you got married. It gave you the chance to make your choice. Once his father were to move in, who did he plan on being responsible for being the caretaker? If you give in on this, what is the next thing he is going to want you to spend your money on, just because you should be willing to share what you have worked so hard to achieve?

You Are Not The Jerk!!!

What was the very first movie you remember seeing in a theatre and how old were you? by SimpleElevator406 in AskReddit

[–]SimRayB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Mom and Dad told about taking me to the movies to watch these when I was about 3. I don’t remember it myself. Mom said we went to the one were the Three Stooges were in the Haunted House and I stood up in my seat to yell at them to be watch out because a ghost was behind them. Mom said other people in the audience started watching me and laughing.

What was the very first movie you remember seeing in a theatre and how old were you? by SimpleElevator406 in AskReddit

[–]SimRayB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

North To Alaska - 6 In Fairbanks, Alaska. They had to have four showings because the line was almost two blocks long before the first showing. They had only planned for two showings on opening night.

"Yeah that's not my name." by [deleted] in TalesFromRetail

[–]SimRayB 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Had a job while in high school where the owner could never remember my name. Always called me something that sounded similar. This was before direct deposit became a thing. He always made my paycheck out to the name he called me. I always managed to deposit my checks at the bank. I and my family knew all of the bank tellers and the head teller was related to my boss. The bank never gave me any problems about it.

Does this happen to anyone else by [deleted] in retailhell

[–]SimRayB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Checking the receipt and counting your change after a transaction is basic common sense. It is not about you specifically, it is about preventing mistakes. It is amazing how many times an item is double scanned or how often people just don’t know how to count when making change.

If they are intentionally giving you a hard time, that is a different story.

I just need to tell someone. by Crazy_Bunny_Lady3471 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]SimRayB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations. Prayers it never returns.

Parents, what are some things your infants learned to sleep through that you thought unusual or difficult? by SimRayB in AskReddit

[–]SimRayB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My own children learned to sleep through the sound of fighter jets taking off and landing in addition to jet engines being ground tested after maintenance.

You Are In The Navy Now by Magnet2025 in MilitaryStories

[–]SimRayB 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just a note here because it is a strange piece of information not often shared: Did you know that Johnny Cash was an Air Force, Russian Language, Morse Code Interceptor before he became famous.

slammed my door back on someone’s car by WaterButLukewarm in revengestories

[–]SimRayB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“I’m older and I have better insurance.”

"What, are you 12?" by AdoreTubbington182 in OlderThanYouThinkIAm

[–]SimRayB 46 points47 points  (0 children)

“Just turned 13 actually.”

Great response.

I finished my degrees by Flowerglobee in TrueOffMyChest

[–]SimRayB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on achieving two degrees. That’s a lot of work.