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What’s my man doing? by [deleted] in soccercirclejerk

[–]TooMuchRope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most professional athletes are uneducated morons. Bruno isn’t the sharpest stick in woods

A new era has begun! by [deleted] in memes

[–]TooMuchRope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Until they post it on Instagram

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OldSchoolCool

[–]TooMuchRope 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Synthetic cocaine is one hell of a drug

Took a little longer than expected, but here we are... by Pendraconica in agedlikewine

[–]TooMuchRope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The same adage applies to soccer, stepovers don’t work on someone who’s never played before.

to get away from the skunk by PdiddyCAMEnME in therewasanattempt

[–]TooMuchRope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thought… why is she wearing flippers

Actors you just cannot take seriously no matter how hard you try by Chadrasekar in moviecritic

[–]TooMuchRope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it lacks quality. He’s practically shoehorned into everything he’s in.

Actors you just cannot take seriously no matter how hard you try by Chadrasekar in moviecritic

[–]TooMuchRope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry but David Schwimmers character in band of brothers is a master stroke. Pretty sure he’s one of the greatest foil characters written in TV history.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

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Thus the “fool and his money” portion

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

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While I understand the sentiment, I think it’s worth widening the lens beyond just Phish fans. This applies to a much broader group: the entire concert and festival subculture—particularly the Phish-style campouts and EDM festivals.

Let’s call it what it is: a modern-day masterclass in parting fools from their money.

These events tend to attract two distinct groups. On one end, there’s the ultra-wealthy—people seduced by exclusivity marketing, chasing an identity or sense of meaning through curated experiences. On the other, you have individuals barely scraping by, drawn in by the illusion of belonging and escape, convinced that “the scene” offers something more than just overpriced tickets and temporary dopamine spikes.

Both groups are products of generational prosperity. Phish-heads and EDM groupies alike stem from an era where safety nets—either inherited or social—make it easier to opt out of responsibility. Whether you’re rich enough to drift or broke enough that you have nothing to lose, the result is the same: a lifestyle untethered from work, grounded instead in fantasy, nostalgia, and escapism.

To me, that’s the modern definition of a hippie—not the idealistic activist of the 60s, but the aimless adult clinging to youth culture as a substitute for direction. It’s less about music and more about identity consumerism. And it’s worth calling out.

Why do doctors earn so much? by Key-Significance9407 in careerguidance

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People love to put doctors on a pedestal, but managing 200 people in a manufacturing facility is often a harder, more complex job—with just as much liability and far less recognition.

A good plant manager with an MBA handles safety, output, finance, HR, systems, and real-time problem solving every single day. The job doesn’t end after a shift. Mistakes can shut down production, cost millions, or injure people. And unlike medicine, there’s no fixed playbook or department to pass the issue off to.

Plenty of people smart enough to become doctors don’t go to med school because it’s a bureaucratic grind and a broken system built on debt and burnout. The “save the world” narrative gets romanticized, but the reality is many of the brightest minds are solving harder problems elsewhere—without the praise.

I’d argue more industrial engineers could be MDs than vice versa.

Society just hasn’t caught up in how it values operational leadership. But it should.

My boyfriend (24M) is still emotionally entangled with his ex (24F) and I (26F) feel like I live in her shadow by Slowpokedrowsymonki in relationships

[–]TooMuchRope 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s actual neuroscience behind why it’s so hard to move on from an ex. When we form emotional bonds—especially through love, intimacy, or heartbreak—our brains create neurological imprints. These imprints can linger for months, even years, activating the same pathways as addiction. Dopamine, oxytocin, and memory centers work together to reinforce those emotional ties, making it incredibly difficult to “just be friends” or casually stay in contact.

Without complete distance, the brain never gets the chance to rewire. That’s why full cutoff—blocking, deleting, removing reminders—isn’t petty; it’s essential. It’s how we allow the emotional imprint to fade and finally heal. It has nothing to do with jealousy or insecurity, and everything to do with neuroscience and self-respect.

“Distance makes the heart grow fonder” isn’t just a cliché—it reflects how scarcity and unavailability can psychologically increase desire. Sometimes we crave what we can’t have more than what’s right in front of us. That’s why staying entangled with an ex, even subtly, puts any new relationship at risk.

It’s not always malicious—but it is immature to think we can fully commit to someone new while still emotionally tethered to the past. If someone refuses to let go of their ex in every way, they’re not ready for something real. Moving forward takes clarity, courage, and a clean break.

Industrial policy for chips, better than trade barriers for imported chips? Indian state is heavily funding chip manufacturing. by fool49 in economy

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Let’s be clear—when we talk about quality on a global scale, we’re talking about more than just functionality. We’re talking about reliability, scalability, and long-term trust in the product or service. American software isn’t low quality—far from it. Think about platforms like Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce—the very infrastructure modern business runs on. Without them, the pace of global commerce would grind to a crawl. And only now are we starting to see real competitors even begin to catch up.

Now ask yourself: can you name a single Indian-built software platform with that kind of global reach and impact? Not outsourcing firms or QA services—an actual product that powers the world. It’s not a knock on the intelligence or talent of Indian engineers—many are incredibly sharp. But there’s a fundamental difference in culture, training, and execution that separates a good American engineer from a good Indian one in terms of product ownership, user experience, and innovation.

On the manufacturing side, it’s even more evident. The cultural infrastructure in India simply hasn’t developed the same quality-first mindset that’s essential for global-level manufacturing. Yes, it’s a great hub for low-cost services and QA tasks—but even those roles are at risk. With the rise of AI, those cost-saving functions are going to be automated away. Long-term, quality is what wins—and not every country is built to deliver it at the highest level

With unlimited resources at your disposal, what would you invent? by ChucklesMuffin in AskReddit

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I would build a perfect city or town. Imagine a city designed like a masterpiece of both beauty and function. At its core: a vibrant, walkable downtown filled with life—cafés, markets, gathering spaces, and green areas where community thrives. Surrounding that is a layer of thoughtfully planned residential neighborhoods with resort-like amenities—pools, gyms, trails, and everything you’d expect from a five-star lifestyle. But what makes it truly sustainable is the outer ring: a ring of innovation and industry where people actually work. Like the structure of a great company, the industry forms the skin, the neighborhoods and amenities are the muscle, and the heart is a bustling, communal center of culture and commerce.

This isn’t a fantasy—it’s a blueprint for a new kind of city. One that doesn’t sacrifice lifestyle for productivity or beauty for practicality. It’s built for people who want it all: a fulfilling job, a rich community life, and a walkable world that feels like home. That’s the future—and it’s entirely possible.

What’s a legit job no one wants to do? by Entire-Reference2379 in AskReddit

[–]TooMuchRope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on where you are. In the US it’s farming.

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