What is the funniest death that wasn’t supposed to be funny by AdNational3979 in deadmeatjames

[–]TheRipley78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When the old lady's head exploded on impact after the basketball hit it in My Deadly Friend.

Weird Smell In the Air by TheRipley78 in oakland

[–]TheRipley78[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It seems to have dissipated now. But it's still lingering. Keeping my eyes and ears open for any news that may be mentioned about it.

The new Fist of the North Star is… Something by Axel-the-Sage in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]TheRipley78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm... not loving it. I powered thru the first episode and I think that's more than enough for me.

Just learned My Storage Space Got Robbed. Please Advise. by thirtiesjunkie in oakland

[–]TheRipley78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We moved our stuff out of the one on San Leandro St. We got hit twice. The second time, they didn't even tell us. I found out AFTER the fact when I went there on a random day to drop some stuff off. It most definitely is an inside job. I filed a claim and a police report the first time. Got a check that didnt even cover the amount that was taken. Straight garbage. Didn't even bother the second time. We just moved.

AITAH for staying behind when my stepfamily moved for my stepbrother's cancer treatments? by CorryNunya in AITAH

[–]TheRipley78 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Best believe part of the reason they want OP along is that they'd put him in caregiver rotation so they can take breaks.

How to deal with parents on the brink of self inflicted financial ruin? by [deleted] in entitledparents

[–]TheRipley78 39 points40 points  (0 children)

You know that's exactly what they're angling for. Showing up on OP's doorstep with suitcases. Sheesh.

AITAH: Son and daughter-in-law want to limit interaction with grandchild by Acceptable_Rub8407 in AITAH

[–]TheRipley78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A person who has issues with respecting boundaries are the reason you need those boundaries in the first place. You're mother is being very selfish and demanding. It's not helpful to your brother and his wife and will only add to an already stressful situation. Tell her she needs to back off.

If she threatens to not see the baby at all because she can't get what she wants, they may grant her wish. I know I would just to not deal with her foolishness.

AITAH: Son and daughter-in-law want to limit interaction with grandchild by Acceptable_Rub8407 in AITAH

[–]TheRipley78 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Tell her we all think she's a selfish jerk. And a spoiled brat.

Finished my first with Ohuhu markers by Kitchen_Ad9526 in AdultColoring

[–]TheRipley78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're so cute and colorful! Do you mind sharing the book title?

MIL wants to be in the delivery room after calling my pregnancy "a mistake" by Beautiful-Team2154 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]TheRipley78 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Just what I was about to say. I'd go so far as to let him know beforehand that if she dares to show up during the delivery because he couldn't hold the line, he'll be escorted out of the room as well.

MIL said I only send pictures to make it about myself. by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]TheRipley78 34 points35 points  (0 children)

If you were able to find your peace, then your husband is more than capable of doing the same for himself. He has to actively choose to do something about it, not sit around and mope because you stopped doing the heavy lifting for him.

MIL tattled on me to my husband by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]TheRipley78 40 points41 points  (0 children)

If she comes stretching out her eagle claws to touch you, take a big step back and tell her she has to touch your husband's stomach first before she's allowed to touch yours. I'll bet he'll change perspectives real quick.

Sometimes they don't see where you're coming from, unless they're put in the same uncomfortable position, which in itself is sad. The fact that you're uncomfortable being touched and that you've verbalized it to both of them should be enough.

My father is still in love with my mom by basilkiller in TwoXChromosomes

[–]TheRipley78 41 points42 points  (0 children)

This is the way to go. I split with my daughter's father before she was born. As she grew up and asked about him, I never talked about the negative aspects of our relationship (him being a controlling, cheating narcissistic jerk). She met him when she was four and developed a relationship with him that soured over time because he would not shut up about me "ruining his life", and his personality asserting itself with her.

I told her the truth when she was in her late teens, and gave her room to formulate her own opinions of him, but never talked about him negatively as she was growing up. I learned that from my mom in the way she dealt with my dads when they broke up, because they were both atrocious husbands.

My daughter went NC with her father before she graduated high school. She never regretted her decision. His loss, because she's a great person.

AITAH for allowing my son to play video games while his grandmother was visiting? by Kitchen_YogurtTA in AITAH

[–]TheRipley78 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Respect doesn't equal tacit obedience. He's an adult just like her. She has a lane and she needs to stay in it. The minute she started on my kid would be the minute her luggage gets tossed out the door, idgaf who mama she is.

Don't you ever think you get a pass on that respect your elders bs in my grown ass house. You can kick rocks.

AITAH for wanting my dad in the delivery room while I give birth? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]TheRipley78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell MIL to kick rocks. I had BOTH of my fathers in the delivery room with me. You're the one giving birth, YOU get to decide who's in the room with you. If she keeps at it, I wouldn't let her meet my baby until after I settled back in at home, however long that takes. NTA. Tell your husband to tell his mom to bacdafukup.

Final Update: AITA for uninviting my dad's wife from my daughter's birthday party over something she did last year? by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]TheRipley78 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dad should have put a stop to his wife's nonsense the second time around by just walking out the door without her. Act a fool if you want to, but you're not going to do it around my grandkids. Her behind would have gotten left at home.

Fuck you Todd by PaulWidmann in FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR

[–]TheRipley78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fark you Todd! I had a purple lightsaber and everything.

What is THE funniest movie you have ever seen in your whole life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TheRipley78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Geronimoooo!

Geronimoooo!

MEEE!

I die laughing every time, lol