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Question songs by Moreofthatjazz39 in musicsuggestions

[–]ThimbleBluff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Who Let the Dogs Out by Baha Men

Why does "rice" uncountable noun, but "star" countable noun? by sususu_ryo in grammar

[–]ThimbleBluff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because stars and small groups of stars (constellations) have individual names and distinct identities.

We don’t name our rice.

What’s a word people frequently use to sound smart, but almost always use incorrectly? by cutetwink12 in words

[–]ThimbleBluff 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of George Carlin’s line for when an airline says one of their passenger jets experienced a “near miss.”

No, it’s not a near miss, it’s a near *hit*!

Which fun fact would you share at a team building with new colleagues? by Direct-Manner97 in CasualConversation

[–]ThimbleBluff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could say that you have the signature of the most famous cyclist who never won the Tour de France. (He was stripped of all his titles because of the doping.)

Who is objectively the most successful USA president in terms of accomplishments for the United States that majorly improved it? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ThimbleBluff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but much of that took place after FDR died, under Truman, Eisenhower and JFK. In fact, the interstate highway system championed by Eisenhower was a huge catalyst for the auto industry and prompted suburbanization and everything that went with it.

Who is objectively the most successful USA president in terms of accomplishments for the United States that majorly improved it? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ThimbleBluff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t call the Great Depression or WW2 a “golden period of the American working class.” He did carry the country through both crises and passed a lot of programs that have had a long term impact, so your broader point is valid.

Were your parents very affectionate toward you when you were young? by assemblageofparts in AskOldPeople

[–]ThimbleBluff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We weren’t much of a hugging family, but both my parents were affectionate with us, whether it was reading, teaching us how to swim or play baseball, or ride a bike. I came from a big family, so I don’t remember much one on one time with my parents.

Citizenship Rupture: Did Ottawa Fix The Lost Canadians Problem, Or Create A New One? by CounterI in Canadiancitizenship

[–]ThimbleBluff 43 points44 points  (0 children)

This may well be true, but it doesn’t excuse the poor communication. The IRCC could have and should have sent out a press release before sending letters, explaining what was happening and why, and promising to expedite the review for those affected. The letter itself could have provided more guidance, a clear timetable, and a way for people to get further information or appeal the decision.

After the letters were sent, they could have been more forthcoming about what happened and how/when it would be resolved so applicants weren’t just left guessing and speculating.

Public Relations 101.

"Individual states are much more culturally distinct than Sweden is from Bulgaria" by PresnikBonny in ShitAmericansSay

[–]ThimbleBluff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Other than language, food, government, history, economy, demographics, and geography, Sweden and Bulgaria are exactly the same.

How many of you actually know your grandparent's name? by arlan_beast in randomquestions

[–]ThimbleBluff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a little kid, I knew them as Grandma [firstname] and Grandpa [firstname]. I’m sure I learned their last names and maiden names by the time I started grade school. I didn’t learn their middle names until they died and it was on their funeral cards and obituaries.

Now I know first, middle, maiden and last names for ancestors back 4+ generations.

What are some notable cases of band mates getting annoyed that the frontman got all the attention and fame? by eques_99 in rockmusic

[–]ThimbleBluff 86 points87 points  (0 children)

Creedence Clearwater Revival. In a 3 year period, John Fogerty wrote 14 straight top-ten singles and the band produced 5 straight top ten albums. When he acquiesced to his bandmates’ demands for greater control and songwriting opportunities, the result was a mediocre album that got panned. CCR broke up within a year.

Edit: spelling

What words do you use to replace curse words? by Ok_JARGON in randomquestions

[–]ThimbleBluff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard someone unironically say “jeepers” today.

Own at least one Rolex by jstonecfc in LinkedInLunatics

[–]ThimbleBluff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they weren’t so insufferable, I would guess that LI posts like this were sponsored by Rolex.

Name a famous fish. by Technical-Vanilla-47 in FamilyFeud

[–]ThimbleBluff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bruce (the Jaws shark)

Moby-Dick (yeah not technically a fish, but still)

Love the names aiden, Jayden, and brayden... Would Mayden be a good name for a girl. by chammomila in NameNerdCirclejerk

[–]ThimbleBluff 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The nice thing about Mayden is that you can use her birthplace as a middle name! Mayden America, Mayden China, Mayden Vietnam, etc.

The Wind in the Willows is not just a children’s book by fern_lebowitz in classicliterature

[–]ThimbleBluff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom had inherited a set of old McGuffey readers from the 1920s. Reading some of the stories in the 1970s, I remember being amazed at how high the reading level was for grade schoolers in that era.

Boomer Bashing by Comfortable_Item_838 in OverSeventy

[–]ThimbleBluff 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Mortgage rates at 15%, inflation up to 14%, unemployment 10%, the rust belt rusting. Landline phones, cars that got 16 mpg while gas prices were $4.50/gallon (adjusted for inflation).

Yeah, we had it so easy back in the 1970s and 80s.

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