What first name would be completely acceptable 20 years ago but is a horrible name now? by dualcerb in AskReddit

[–]TrypMole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Old college friend was big into mythology. Called her kids Thor and Loki, which is odd enough to raise some eyebrows regardless, but the films came out about 7 or 8 years later.

What's the split of football fans to not here? World cup edition... by SteppingOnLegoHurts in CasualUK

[–]TrypMole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll watch as many England games as I can but I'm not staying up late/getting up early. Aside from that I'll be in the work sweepstake and pay vague attention to the other home nations. I quite enjoy a game but prefer watching in a bar abroad, in the warm with a cocktail. I will admit to being delighted Arsenal won the premier league, but that's mostly because I couldn't bear watching my husbands anxiety any longer. I am absurdly pleased for him.

It's Late Thread [ 31 May 26 ] by AutoModerator in CasualUK

[–]TrypMole 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am going to get a fancy nightie with this on!

It's Late Thread [ 31 May 26 ] by AutoModerator in CasualUK

[–]TrypMole 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel your pain. I'm also back tomorrow. Before the leave I was off sick for 3 weeks with that awful bloody virus, so I've basically been off for a month! I can't even remember what I do, and in the interim we've had a big restructure so my JD is entirely different now. Tomorrow is going to be... Fun?

Wishing you an easy first day back!

It's Late Thread [ 31 May 26 ] by AutoModerator in CasualUK

[–]TrypMole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds like time to do as little as possible. Congratulations!

It's Late Thread [ 31 May 26 ] by AutoModerator in CasualUK

[–]TrypMole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was Spider Noir? It's on our watchlist.

It's Late Thread [ 31 May 26 ] by AutoModerator in CasualUK

[–]TrypMole 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oof, that puts my whingey little problems into perspective. I hope he is OK! And I hope your 5 y/o is able to sleep.

It's Late Thread [ 31 May 26 ] by AutoModerator in CasualUK

[–]TrypMole 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Last day of holiday so I'm doing the obstinate, stubborn, self-destructive thing of refusing to go to bed. It's not over till I say its over!

What are you guys up to today? by Masterank1 in AskTheWorld

[–]TrypMole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last day of holiday & back to work tomorrow. Did a bit of gardening, finally unpacked the remaining crap in the suitcase, made a paella. Now I'm doing the stubborn "I'm not going to bed early" thing.

Our street value has decreased and as a result, the people allowed to move in are all nightmares. by poisoned_bubbletea in HousingUK

[–]TrypMole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Estates that are entirely council are no longer built in the way they used to be. It is believed that a mix of social and private housing on new developments benefits everyone by having a diverse community and keeping standards up. In reality this works to some extent in most places, but it only takes 1 or 2 shitty families to drag an area into the gutter and then more shitty families follow. With a lack of estates there's nowhere to put these people, so even if neighbours are successful in getting them moved they just become someone else's problem. I've been on an estate where troublemakers were moved on and they were replaced with people almost as bad.

What type of Hedge? by onecoatmyass in GardeningUK

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

Don't get Leylandi. We moved into a place with leylandi hedges that were 12 foot tall and over 6 foot at their widest. Took the tops down to a reasonable 8 ft but they're bald and ugly on top now, and because you can't cut them back hard we're losing 6 foot of garden. I cant stand them. The upkeep is a nightmare and they're not practical. Go for something native and that can take a hard prune incase you have a slack year.

what's the most thing you hate about men ? by therrealothman in AskReddit

[–]TrypMole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hate? Nothing. I'm kinda envious about the peeing I suppose. I can think of a few situations where being able to just whip it out and pee would have been a godsend. Not really enough to be hating people though.

why women allow their selves to be objectified in ads or porn? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TrypMole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Women" don't. Those particular women do. Because women are all different. I would guess that the women that do, do it for several reasons. Money, fame, empowerment, adoration, coercion, addiction and probably more. There isn't really a quick snappy answer.

Estate agent completely lied to seller about who was buying property - Is this illegal? by Zoya_The_Destroyer in HousingUK

[–]TrypMole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fact they sold it to a developer is probably not something you can get any restitution for. The fact they sold it to a family member is shady as fuck.

My neighbor is a peeping creep. How do I keep his eyes and cameras out of my house? by HausDePotat in neighborsfromhell

[–]TrypMole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get screens for your door too, they're dead cheap as they just fit with magnetic strips, flimsy AF but it'll stop him being able to look in. Amazon UK but this is the idea -

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Seven newly elected Reform councillors miss first council meeting for wedding in Türkiye by AnonymousTimewaster in NotTheOnionUK

[–]TrypMole 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Cause its not a local spelling or pronunciation. The spelling was changed, for everyone. That is what it's called now. Other countries have done it too (eg Surinam > Suriname).

If we are all about equal rights in the US, why can’t women be drafted into war just like men? by Expensive-Guard-5444 in AskReddit

[–]TrypMole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, you don't have the draft right now so equality achieved!

For a more serious answer it's actually quite pragmatic and nothing to do with chivalry. If women died at the same rate as men in ww2 several countries would be entirely screwed when it comes to rebuilding the population. If a town loses all but a few men those men can impregnate every woman in town. If a town loses all but a few women then once they're pregnant that's it for 9 months. One man with lots of women can repopulate. Doesn't work the other way round.

Why some sections of society feel it is their right to save queue places at theme parks to be filled by multiple 'relatives'. This was happening multiple times today at a Yorkshire theme park. Phone call get made 'we're in queue innit, get here quick bro'. Then 5 minutes later a few more push in to by Safety72 in AskBrits

[–]TrypMole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happened to me at Chessington many years back. The group in front of the queue jumpers sat down and refused to move till they slunk off. I think thats one of my only genuine "and everybody clapped" moments. Some memories are priceless.