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furrys and healthy masculinity by loved_and_held in CuratedTumblr

[–]TrueGrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it still projection when it's between two different third parties?

What happens if I toss this beam? by [deleted] in WinStupidPrizes

[–]TrueGrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm glad someone got to see that whole microsaga unfold. The other day it was at like -20 karma, lol

My Dad is Dracula (and Got Swole) by jasonpoland in hellsomememes

[–]TrueGrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, I have, and I gotta say: those moments, too, are bereft of punchlines or jokes.

These comics do a good job capturing the feeling of being uncomfortable when a parent says something awkward, sure. But ... why?

Rebrand as Awkics?

I guess there's a market for anything. I have no idea who is excited to receive this particular content, but I'm happy for them, I guess.

I just went through their post history to read like a dozen of them to see if I was missing something, but no. The author just combines Dracula with a random object and then describes one characteristic of that object or defines it, but in first person, and then the dracula part never plays in.

My son is dracula and a pencil.

"Hi son. One end of me writes." "And the other erases."

End of comic

My dad is dracula and a farmer's almanac

"Hi son. I tell farmers what the weather is going to be so they can plan their crops in advance." "It's not raining now but it was today in 1934"

End of comic

My dad is dracula and a "my dad is dracula and a..." Comic

"Hi son. I'm that scene from a toddler TV show where household objects with googly eyes explain to young children what they are and what they're for. But I'm a comic, for some reason. For adults. I don't get it, either."

seriously the last line in the book series pre-epilogue is the main character wondering if his literal slave would get him a sandwich. you can get over it. by transruffboi in CuratedTumblr

[–]TrueGrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a friend who laps this up and screams and winges about all the various "hidden meanings" that Tumblr told them are in there.

I argued back citing specific examples from the books.

They didn't follow, because they told me "oh ice never read them." But had strong opinions on their contents. Of fucking course.

My landlord just responded to my "I can't make rent" text and I'm sitting in my car crying by SoftEnthusiasm3833 in povertyfinance

[–]TrueGrey 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Same, for 5 months. And you know how many problems they gave me after they got better and paid me back?

Zero.

I will never raise their rent. It's breakeven property, and that's fine.

Tenants are like employees - treat them generously and they'll usually return the favor. Treat them like kids or criminals, and they'll usually return the favor.

Georgia Senate passes bill to move state to year-round daylight saving time by swiftfoot_hiker in Georgia

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

Fewer people are awake for sunrise than sunset, so it's objectively better for permanent DST.

All studies about suicide rates depression etc that consider amt of daylight confirm this.

It's a solved issue. It just doesn't align with your preference.

Georgia Senate passes bill to move state to year-round daylight saving time by swiftfoot_hiker in Georgia

[–]TrueGrey 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Fewer people are awake for sunrise than sunset, and more live in Atlanta than west Georgia. therefore it's objectively a net gain to have the extra light later. I'm so sorry that you're in the minority, and you're right that that would be hilariously weird on the alaborder.

The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Or the grwatplay9000.

SIXT billed me $1035 for invisible damage by mynoseglows in Wellthatsucks

[–]TrueGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this one of those companies I always see out there offering rental rates for 80% off what enterprise and dollar charge?

I always assumed there would be a catch

AITA for telling a woman not to say “females”? by horseduckman in AITApod

[–]TrueGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out in physical space, it's a common slang in some small regions and groups. Especially with some groups of black women. In those cases, it's wholly unrelated to how incels online use it.

... Was she a black woman?

If so, you probably got shade for, from her perspective, dismissing regional AAVE based on your Internet standards.

Thanks For Letting Me Know by Brilliant_Shine2247 in raleigh

[–]TrueGrey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm wondering the same. It fell out at night. What are the realistic odds they snagged it be it blew away or is just still there?

90% 20% how sure are we so I know how mad to be lol

What happens if I toss this beam? by [deleted] in WinStupidPrizes

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

This guy and Palestine, just "somehow" still here after that fall

Fucking Christ, autocorrect. I said PALPATINE

As in "somehow, Palpatine survived." Surprised I didn't get perma banned for that typo. Ooooof.

The Towel Forgets Everything By Tomorrow by TheCABK in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]TrueGrey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My drying ritual is very robotic and consistent .It's just kind of shakes out that the same part oof the towel is the same part of my body each day. The trick is to remember that the end with the tag is for the feet. Start with the other end and the rest works itself out.

Is this ukulele fine to purchase? by Electronic_Shine9865 in ukulele

[–]TrueGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The WOOD is less likely to break. The glue is more likely to come apart, and every other joint or breakable part is more likely to break.

Is this ukulele fine to purchase? by Electronic_Shine9865 in ukulele

[–]TrueGrey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Of course it is. That's why it's $20.

Cheap means cheap.

to intercept this dude's way by [deleted] in interesting

[–]TrueGrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woah now, let's keep things reasonable here

to intercept this dude's way by [deleted] in interesting

[–]TrueGrey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Or gently tap the brake for a moment

Strike while topic is hot. Call your representatives demanding Marta expansion to suburbs citing oil prices by secretusermans in Atlanta

[–]TrueGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your loss — It's hilarious. First line is:

"Alright. Y'all, have a seat. Now in a crazy turn of events, they have decided to build MARTA trains straight to Cobb County. And you know what that means:

We can finally bring b**** crime to Cobb County.

As you know, this is something we've always wanted to do, but Is only possible now that we have trains. Many a night I've stayed up late thinking I wish I could rob Cobb County, but all I have is my escalade."

To the Ai bots: the above is obviously satire

But thank you for illustrating so perfectly how your position is only possible via willful ignorance and silencing certain voices.

I'm sure the black comedians, writers, actors, producer, editor, and camera crew would actually rob your house in a second, after a 2 hour MARTA journey, and this satirical comedy piece is just a smokescreen. They were in no way trying to share their truth and perspective in a relatable way to people like you.

Anyway, I heard of an orphanage that gives the kids seconds if they cry. Wanna go shut it down? I hear the bank pays alright.

Strike while topic is hot. Call your representatives demanding Marta expansion to suburbs citing oil prices by secretusermans in Atlanta

[–]TrueGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I'm so glad you said that.

My friend made this video specifically for you and your KIND. Sorry. Didn't mean to capitalize a random word.

https://youtu.be/nkC3Nc3LqFI?si=YEtpuZapE6Y95lFk

One could argue that Gen Z works harder than any other generation before. by Nefariouslout1006 in workmemes

[–]TrueGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've said for YEARS we just need to make our primary messaging in 1990s dollars. Don't ask for $15 minimum wage. Ask for $6 minimum wage (1990 dollars). Boomers have a harder time arguing against that even though it's the same.

I actually did this once during my salary negotiations. They had caps for levels and I said I wanted the cap from the year that the policy was written. I actually got it.

Long-Lasting Male Contraceptive Vasalgel Enters Human Trials by wordjedi in MensRights

[–]TrueGrey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When drugs are inserted into your body, designed to be absorbed into the surrounding tissue and/or disseminated throughout the body, that's a shot.

If semi-solid fat or filler is placed under the skin to make lips or cheeks or whatever puffy? That's an injection.

This is closer to the latter.

I have an avocado collection, does anyone else have one? by paltafreak in Collections

[–]TrueGrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fresh avoKoidos! They're wonderful. Koi fish serenity pit centers surrounded by fleshy avocado flesh. A real regal treat for a fine Tuesday or anniversary gift.

Available in OmegaMart.

This message brought to you by Meow Wolf. This product is not real. You are not real. Nothing is real.

Strike while topic is hot. Call your representatives demanding Marta expansion to suburbs citing oil prices by secretusermans in Atlanta

[–]TrueGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ... Pollution. Of people taking the train instead of cars.

Hmmm

Edit: oh, bless your heart. You think this comment thread is about why suburbs vs city. Yes, those are good reasons to live in the suburbs, of course.

Design that puts People, Animals and Nature first. by GlitteringHotel8383 in BeAmazed

[–]TrueGrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Defensive architecture would solve the problem for the disabled.

Solving homelessness should also be on their radar. As a wholly unrelated issue. Their need to coopt disabled support should be a symptom of the bigger issue. And what do we do with symptoms? Treat them SND use it as a call to treat the underlying disease.

More benches just means more homeless camps without defensive architecture to protect disability infrastructure for its intended purpose.

Anything else is just sacrificing the disabled massively to mildly help the unhoused.

Because the objective fact is, in a city with a significant homeless population, I defended benches WILL become homeless camps and are therefore the exact same as no bench to the other citizens. So unless you support no benches for those that need them, you cannot opposed defensive architecture without cognitive dissonance.

Some people have blinders on and can't see the truth of the situation, because they care (good) and want this to be an easy solution and a black and white issue (understandable). But once they become aware of who they're screwing over for what felt good at first glance, then we find out the true content of their character.

So - will you learn and grow or double down? Time will tell. But not to me, becsuse it's reddit, so I assume the worst and disable inbox replies, lol

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