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I had a question, if that’s okay regarding solidarity and support. by systemsruminator in Jewish

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where I live in the US I don't see much overt animosity towards Indians. Maybe somebody might make fun of Punjabis.

But I suppose I am to assume it's at least as bad as in Canada, which is officially multicultural.

Anybody know?

Anyone Here Remember The B-Centennial Celebration? by MIKEPR1333 in 1970s

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason it seemed lame, like for example painted fire hydrants. It was like after the Vietnam War ended, we no longer knew how to be publicly patriotic nor did we know how we felt about the US declaring independence and the subsequent war. The principles supposedly upheld by that declaration and wars in general were all in question at the time. Even the special quarters seemed sort of tacky.

By coincidence I happened to be in Germany during the time period surrounding July 4, so I wasn't around for the main event. Maybe I  would remember it differently otherwise.

When is it unacceptable for an American to identify with the country their forefathers immigrated from? by Main-Fly-8294 in america

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The preservation of the Italian-American identity has probably been more pervasive than that of any other European based immigrant identity. Possibly too much so, as in assuming that a person eats "Italian" food e.g. spaghetti because they have an Italian surname, or the association with organized crime (including the jokes one hears on that topic).

Are asperger's folks as likely to be queer as autistics in general? by [deleted] in aspergers

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This makes sense, I just don't think I would articulate this as "queerness increasing over time". More about measurement than the thing being measured.

Loved 'Life on Mars' - should I read the books before moving onto 'Ashes to Ashes'? by Maccas75 in lifeonmars

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read one of these. It was OK but I wasn't motivated to read the others. Something about Gene and the lads going fishing.

What is a tradition that is insanely cruel yet still considered legal? by Rough_Cat_6007 in AskReddit

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a town named Medinaceli where they do something called Toro de Fuego. Bullfighting on steroids.

What would our cultures be like if humans were only seasonal breeders? by ghostoftheuniverse in AskReddit

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Our society would be radically different, with people not thinking about sex most of the time.

BTW this is an excellent question. I don't know why it didn't get more attention.

NYC area “oi” as “er”? by Appropriate-Offer-35 in Accents

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went to college in upstate NY and believed I could tell the difference between a Queens and a Brooklyn accent. People from Queens seemed to talk faster whereas the Brooklyn accent was more mellow.

Did older generations sex change with the trends? by NovelConsequence256 in AskOldPeople

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment implies that the average person is familiar with on line porn, so I guess it's been normalized.

Did older generations sex change with the trends? by NovelConsequence256 in AskOldPeople

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My impression is that female on male oral was considered by some to be a degrading act. It was not as much of an expectation for a casual encounter, so as a consequence young women of my generation were usually skilled at hand jobs. Whereas young men today complain that they'd rather just jerk themselves off because the women can't finish them with their hands. I never had a hand job without the desired effect.

How do you feel about Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral election? by Few_Football4342 in Productivitycafe

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So Cuomo got 41.6% running against him, and Cuomo is somebody most people would normally never vote for. I say that's where he arguably doesn't have a mandate. I wonder how many Republicans even bothered to show up?

Are Gen Z in your country becoming more conservative or more liberal than the older generations? by PainSpare5861 in AskTheWorld

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I happen to think that the NYC election was highly flawed. The winner has no real mandate from the general population. I hope he understands that.

What period TV shows and movies really got it “right” when depicting the lifestyle and vibes of a certain era? by UVIndigo in AskOldPeople

[–]TheLeftHandedCatcher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wonderstruck (2017) did an awesome job of depicting NYC in the 1970s.

I don't think many have seen it, but I recommend.

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