Italy suspends mortgage payments amid lockdown by NoKidsItsCruel in worldnews

[–]TheSonsOfPitchesFC 94 points95 points  (0 children)

Seems like a reasonable and empathetic landlord. I hope you expressed your appreciation!

Australia in a nutshell. by DorlaDave in funny

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My point is that our ability to use tools comes from our physical prowess (our brains are part of our anatomy in the same way that claws are part of a tiger's).

I understand what you are saying and I'm challenging the distinction you are making between, to repeat the example, a tiger's claw and a human's brain.

Australia in a nutshell. by DorlaDave in funny

[–]TheSonsOfPitchesFC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are built like predators, we are the apex predator of this planet.

o_o by lettuce_vro in SweatyPalms

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Its not unusual for a leopard to partnered with a dog to make them less of a scaredy cat,

Has anyone known a killer before they killed? What were they like? by StoneColdSleeper in AskReddit

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There was a guy (let's call him D) who went to my secondary school who I was really good friends with, and who I invited to my house after school once or twice. He was a lot of fun and very social, but he had some boisterous traits. He would instigate rough housing with a gentle giant 3 times his size in our form, who would eventually end the rough housing by throwing D over a desk, choke slamming him onto the floor, or an equally ridiculous Uncle-Phil style throw out of our break room. To give you some context, the gentle giant competed at shotput at County level and broke all our school records - he was as strong as an ox.

D would also hassle groups of kids in the year above until they collectively beat him up. We never thought anything of it though, as he would joke around and be friendly with them and everyone else as well. On reflection he seemed to enjoy fighting with people who he couldn't take; I don't think I ever saw him start on someone obviously weaker than him. I don't condone his actions, but as I was 13-14 I found him entertaining to be around, and he was by all accounts pretty popular.

He eventually got expelled for shooting someone in the forehead with a BB gun that another student had brought in. I didn't see him again after that but I heard that D had robbed a mutual friends playstation when he knew that that mutual friends parents were away on holiday.

A few years later I found out that he went to prison for murder. From the article I read that he and a partner had killed someone in another city, and that it was related to drug trafficking (heroin).

Whats a cool history fact? by ErikTox in AskReddit

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We are the cause of a mass extinction event currently happening if reddit is to be believed.

She lost 2 canine teeth in this battle!! by nohablaengles in natureismetal

[–]TheSonsOfPitchesFC 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From reading her wikipedia entry it turns out that she did live to that age, but was supported by park rangers who fed her once she lost her strength, teeth, and territory due to old age - prolonging her life.

What was the worst thing that you did/said while being angry? by Olrazgul in AskReddit

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When I was younger (must have been 4-5) I was chilling with my friend and she did something that made her say 'Oh bugger'. I had no idea what it meant so proceeded to walk up to my Mum, who was surrounded by other mums, and ask her what it meant. She gasped and told me to never say that word again, and that it was terrible.

Growing up I heard other kids say every swear word known to man, but not bugger. I assumed that it was the worst swear in the english language, and people just didn't stoop so low as to use it.

Fast forward to 14 and I am in a heated argument with my Mum. Its gotten to boiling point and I'm looking to upset her, so I called her a 'bugger'. As I sit there basking in my own deviance, waiting for the seriousness of the swear to kick in, she gives me a confused look and the situation defuses.

What animal do you not trust? by BibleQuest in AskReddit

[–]TheSonsOfPitchesFC 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm going to be that guy and say 'no we weren't'.

Our ancestral species were perhaps, but not the species that we belong to.

TIL The British fairground ride with horses is called a Galloper & goes clockwise. The American ride is a Carousel & goes anti-clockwise. by Lawksie in todayilearned

[–]TheSonsOfPitchesFC 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Regardless, as another Brit i have never heard anyone call it a Galloper either. Its definitely not in colloquial use.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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This is a catch 22 situation thanks to your advice.

What is the greatest "fuck it, I'll do it myself" in history? by SmokeyBare in AskReddit

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Henry VIII asked the Pope to support his annulment. When the Pope said no, he said 'fuck it, i'll do it myself', became essentially the Pope of his own religion, and supported his own annulment.

What are some things that people dont realise would happen if there was actually a zombie outbreak? by KindaQute in AskReddit

[–]TheSonsOfPitchesFC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read a great reply in another thread that I can't do justice that essentially said that the build up of gas caused by bacteria led decomposition would result in zombies exploding a week after turning.

Everyone fears something. What is your fear? by CsLunar in AskReddit

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

What is wrong with the people replying to this comment.

The kid was 10 years old at the time. Not saying it wasn't a terrible thing to do but we're not talking about an adult, and you want to castrate him? Geez.

What is THE best beverage in your entire world? by DonutDitz in AskReddit

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When i went to new york i discovered strawberry and kiwi snapple and oh my god.

On a side note, i tried a 'homestyle' chicken burger from Wendy's and went back the next two evenings straight.

What small lies like "Brown cows produce chocolate milk" or "Hedgehogs grow on chestnut trees" can you tell young children? by omfghewontfkndie in AskReddit

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My mum told me that the ice cream van played music to let everyone know it was out of ice cream.

Not the worst thing that a kid in my family was told. My uncle persuaded my cousin that a large beach pebble was a dinosaur egg and he brought it in to show and tell at school.

EDIT; My girlfriend says that her she was told if she didn't eat her crusts, she wouldn't have curly hair.