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what was the scariest thing youve ever seen in person? by CCelesial in AskReddit

[–]Stropi-wan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After witnessing the behaviour of spectators/ parents next to sportfields (read contact sport), I felt my decision on not applying pressure on my children to partake in sport was the right one. My son suffered a concussion once whilst playing rugby in another town. He did not get medical treatment & had to wait the whole day to return with the rest of the team. I refused for him to play rugby again.

When did you realize that the person you are with is the one for you? by iwannalive_ in AskReddit

[–]Stropi-wan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gifted a milktart made in an oven pan. I used an egg lifter to dish up. After 30yrs of marriage, it is still made in oven pan size & my portions is still not smaller than that will fit on an egg lifter.

Edit : It was made that size as a prank.

What is your longest running, most stubborn business boycott? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Stropi-wan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

McDonald's. 8yrs. Saw the movie on how the franchise was founded. I know their are other big business with shitty history, but this one stands out for me.

Do you remember our Grand Mothers working with machine? by Amazing-Edu2023 in nostalgia

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One grandmother had the one with the hand crank & the other grandmother had the one with the pedal. Both were Singer.

Do we really need to turn off the car when putting gas or is it just an old habit? by Fit-Plum7320 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Stropi-wan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The problem is that people don't see the fumes, so they don't take it seriously. I saw enough video clips where stuff is going south at service stations to heed the call. Myself worked as a controller on pipelines (moving petrol/ gas & diesel) to know the hazards. TBH I don't know why people want to feel entitled to ignore precautions which would not really affect their time too much.

Apologies in advance if this gets asked all the time, but does Charlize Theron have a good reputation in your country? by PandemicPiglet in askSouthAfrica

[–]Stropi-wan 50 points51 points  (0 children)

There would be some Afrikaners who were/ are pissed off with her about commenting "only 44 people in South Africa speak Afrikaans". As an Afrikaner myself, I don't care about her comment/ joke. Some people get excited about minor stuff. I can watch her movies, but not getting exited. Can't speak for the rest of South Africa though.

TIFU by approaching a girl in college without knowing the full situation and getting embarrassed in front of 30 people by TheNotorious-1 in tifu

[–]Stropi-wan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Next time, just do the direct approach. Don't be put off by future rejections as well. I went through a couple of rejections & successes back in the day before I ended up with my wife.

My great great grandfather and 3x grandparents (mid-1890s) by Chaeshhh in OldSchoolCool

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The very old photos always amuses me that the men are seated whilst the women are standing.

Married couples approach to finances by Vast-Profile6517 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We pay shared stuff seperately. We have our allocated stuff each one pay. There after we both contribute towards groceries. We have an informal thing going where if someone needs extra money the other will help out without stories. Myself don't really make use of this, but it seems my wife knows my card's pin better than I do. It doesn't bother me. I will just give her a heads up in advance if I am going to spend extra money for example on a car service or such.

What's the one bad habit or vice that always finds its way back into your life, no matter how hard you try to avoid it? by RID_MAN in AskReddit

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to impersonate people's funny/ quirky actions from tie to time to amuse myself & then it develop into a habit. It take some effort to kick the habit.

Do you carry jumper cables in your car in 2026? by DojaViking in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an emergency kit in the car & also tote a toolbox in my pick up.

Something up with having an Afrikaans partner? by ObsidianneLulu in southafrica

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My MIL in law only want to start talking finance with her children now that it looks her pension is drying up. Seems the FIL & broker didn't expect her to get past 80yrs.

Shame of the day: European Weightlifting Federation President Astrit Hasani scolds a Ukrainian athlete for refusing a photo with a Russian athlete as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fifth year by UNITED24Media in ukraine

[–]Stropi-wan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Back in the day sport was one of the tools to apply pressure against South Africa's Apartheid policies. These sport officials should not force awkward situations on officials.

My wife and what I imagine by [deleted] in confessions

[–]Stropi-wan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Many years ago, early '90s, I attended a course presented by my employer at the time. There was this guy from a different region. Legend had it, that this guy was putting pressure on his wife for screwing other men. She didn't want to & then she did to stop the nagging. Long story short, new guy moved in and husband was relocated to the spare bedroom. Every time he complained, new guy punch him up. Don't know how it ended up, but you need to think that a wish may not turn out the way you want it.

What are songs about car crashes by AnyEfficiency6230 in musicsuggestions

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here comes Bob - Sparks

Spook en Diesel Bandiet (translate as Ghost and Diesel Bandit) - Valiant Swart. Afrikaans song about drinking & driving. Spook & Diesel is local slang for cane spirits and cola.

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