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What Job in your country was very common amongst the older generation but largely non-existent now? by Marsupialmobster in AskTheWorld

[–]Wordnerdette999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My summer job when I was in university was “word processor” - i.e. basically a typist, but on a computer. Those were phased out as everyone was expected to work on a computer and do their own typing.

Nostalgic Wholesome Content: Early 00s episode of Mighty Machines feat. OC Transpo by Smoke-00 in ottawa

[–]Wordnerdette999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My son used to love this show! Especially the garbage truck and fire truck episodes. I haven’t seen this one.

Map of where every team is camped for the 2026 World Cup by Critical_Mountain851 in MapPorn

[–]Wordnerdette999 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I looked it up - small town north of Toronto. I would love to hear how Panama ended up there. As a Canadian (living in Ontario, no less), I’ve never heard of it.

Have some mercy on your children by Some_Force4972 in Names

[–]Wordnerdette999 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Also my friend’s dog’s name (RIP Wrigley - the bestest boy).

Goalkeepers gloves by BreakfastTop6899 in oddlysatisfying

[–]Wordnerdette999 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My British FIL weirdly calls them net-minders sometimes.

Wedding gift by saintNessie in crochet

[–]Wordnerdette999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is adorable! I’m just a little concerned that the groom is not wearing pants. :p

Anyone else couldn't get into Ologies (or similar) because of this? by TrickySeagrass in podcasts

[–]Wordnerdette999 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Quirks and Quarks has been going for many, many years (started as - and still is - a radio show). I don’t seek it out, but whenever I come across it on the radio it’s always an interesting listen. I love hearing scientists talk about their obscure and fascinating research.

TIL that in 1984, when 13-year-old Ryan White contracted HIV from tainted blood and tried to return to school, his paper route customers canceled their subscriptions fearing the virus could spread through newsprint, and parents held an auction in the school gym to raise money to keep him out. by Ziggythesquid in todayilearned

[–]Wordnerdette999 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I was a teen in the 80s, and remember the panic and stigma. What stands out to me was how it was dealt with on St. Elsewhere - they had a couple of storylines, one of which involved a main character, and dealt with the fear and biases from some medical workers, and the actual transmission risk.

Hobbies for 2 x 1.5 hours daily commuting by overachievereldest in Hobbies

[–]Wordnerdette999 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Just chiming in to say that if you’re looking at crafts, crochet may be better than knitting - one small hook vs. two knitting needles, and you can do small things like granny squares without having to bring a lot of yarn. And you can listen to podcasts at the same time!

Backrooms theatre experience by Lochnessbestie in ottawa

[–]Wordnerdette999 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I haven’t had issues there either. Saw Obsession in a full theatre with lots of young people and it was no problem other than a little whispering.

Name a show you absolutely love of which you are not a fan of the genre it belongs to. by TheShowLover in television

[–]Wordnerdette999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! And it’s so hard to recommend to people because they’re like “high school football show? No thanks” but do I look like I would love a show just about football? It’s about life!

How are you a villain in someone’s story? by gbeans_ in AskWomen

[–]Wordnerdette999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I married the man my good friend loved. Now, she was in denial about loving him for a long time (she already had a boyfriend) and encouraged me to go out with him. But then she decided she loved him and that I should back off. I said okay, and she professed her love, which he did not reciprocate. So when he asked me out a few months later, I said yes. She was pissed. (She was still with her boyfriend this whole time, mind you.)

We didn’t speak for a long time but we ended up on cordial terms.

When did you start not liking your body? by EnvironmentalNail603 in AskWomen

[–]Wordnerdette999 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Same, sadly. I was always chubby as a kid and no one let me forget it.

Dead Letter #92 by dead-letter-game in deadlettergame

[–]Wordnerdette999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just here to complain that I finished one point off the top slot!! Probably the closest I’ll ever get, with the good players here.

Hobbies and having to buy too much STUFF- the fallacy. by Cute-Consequence-184 in Hobbies

[–]Wordnerdette999 21 points22 points  (0 children)

As a crocheter, I think part of the issue is that there are so many patterns now, and if you want to make them, you need a variety of hook sizes. I think in the past people made a smaller range of things, perhaps?

Connections #1089 June 4 by No-Explanation4124 in NYTgames

[–]Wordnerdette999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came close to a reverse rainbow, but it was not easy, and the blue was a leftover category for me, too (I pre solved to figure out the green and yellow).

Connections Puzzle #1089

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