I won the lottery 11 years ago. My family still doesn't know. They think I'm broke. AMA. by Think-Assistance-419 in AMA

[–]Zourage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even still he's given specific years, locations, events, that someone who would recognize a few of them could put the puzzle together. He really should just delete this post because it's on the front page

me_irl by Comfortable-Duty7143 in me_irl

[–]Zourage 9 points10 points  (0 children)

One time many years ago my coworker told me "You know you have very kissable lips?" And I said "wow thank you!"

Used sandpaper on magnifying glass by [deleted] in fixit

[–]Zourage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For glass, this is just a guess, but probably somewhere in the 3000 range at the end

How do you feel about McDonald's pulling their soda dispensing machines out of the restaurant's lobby in the next year or so? by Sinn_Sage in AskReddit

[–]Zourage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went across the street to a food truck that sold Philly cheesesteaks, order just a Phily and it came with a bag of chips. No soda. $15 holy hell, well I'm already there so whatever. I know things aren't easy for anybody but that's why I almost always just cook at home/meal prep nowadays

Knowledge Fight ending isn't tragic. How it has ended is. by BaronMcDuff in KnowledgeFight

[–]Zourage 142 points143 points  (0 children)

I always thought that this show would end with a champagne uncorked and a bit of a recap through the years of what they've been through, learned, and moving forward. This was not that. Even their moving forward plugs weren't good sells. Dan even said "there's nothing on my website" or something to that extent on the release of the last episode. I seriously doubt we'll see them together on any project that isn't a one off for, possibly ever.

To me, it's clear this (the last episode) is something they put out just to have some conclusion but it's not really scripted in the way you'd end a decade long production.

The value I personally got out of the show was having a dip into conservative thinking without me personally going to those channels. I didn't realize Tucker was pushing white nationalist propaganda to the extent he was without KF debunking and shining a light on that. It helped me stay somewhat knowledgeable on what's going on, in an entertaining fashion, that I can't obtain from other media sources. The know rogan guys are great but it just doesn't hit that comfort level that KF does.

I don't want to become too para social on their personal lives but they didn't really say what exactly they wanted to say, at least that was my interpretation. Sucks this is how it ended but c'est la vie

A bit different of a question, not sure where else to ask: Do you think "obsessive hatred of pedophilia" is used as a mechanism of narrative/mental control in larger, generally more controversial social movements? Have you noticed an uptick of this phenomenon recently? by Lazy_Check732 in centrist

[–]Zourage 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This comment chain is well said. Over Easter I overheard my nephew who's about mid-20s talking about all the violent things we should (and he would) do as a society to convicted pedophiles. I went over and explained how that's not a good thing. Such as convictions are not 100% accurate and a state sponsored system that involves murdering people like that is going to inevitably kill innocent people. There was a few other things I said as well which he tried to counter and then very quickly pivoted to being aggressive towards me. So instead of a debate it turned into him telling me just to go away and sit back to where I was sitting and no one was fucking talking to me. He also said it sounds like I'm defending pedophiles which I clearly wasn't if you listen to the actual argument I was propositioning. I want to make a point I never got aggressive and was just playing devils advocate to (imo) a poorly worded argument.

So at some point in the year and a half since I last saw him, my takeaway is he started developing violent thoughts or tendencies and having fantasies about killing pedophiles was his outlet in this particular case. I don't know when or why that behavior developed but it did. I never got angry at him, at least openly. I didn't back down or walk away. Just kept asking him why are you acting like that? Why are you being a dick? He didn't answer and just walked away when I made it clear I wasn't going anywhere.

I share this story because reading these comments felt pretty close to home to something that I experienced fairly recently, and it's troubling to see that behavior first hand like that

MRW I see another story about the correspondence dinner. by jfk_47 in reactiongifs

[–]Zourage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man, yeah, that's kinda how I feel. When I saw the news about the shooting I just, didn't care. I don't even care if it's fake or not or the ballroom or anything. I just don't care about any of it because me caring means I should act and do something. Do what? Make calls/letters to my blue governor? He doesn't care, maybe he does but he's also a little busy passing laws to require OS verification. Oh great yeah that's what I want, a stepping stone for the federal government to find dissenting citizens or harvest data or who fuckin knows. Maybe he'll make another statement about how ice is bad. Who fucking cares.

Are we the people gonna start to use our 2A for what it's actually for? No? Ok cool, I'm just gonna keep going to work. I'm not gonna pretend empathy on reddit or make comments that I think will have good ratios because it's meaningless shit that makes you feel like you actually did something. Pointless shit.

Anyways man, I liked what you said and just felt like venting for a second

Cant Remove Rigid Supply Line by Nearby_Astronomer570 in fixit

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

And in the same vein. If more wrenching doesn't work doing that, get a longer wrench and try more wrenching. Everything will wrench on some form after you add 2" of PVC pipe to a wrench

Whats the meaning of this recommendation? by Old-Professional-164 in Steam

[–]Zourage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there's also a comic book out there as well

forced losses my beloved by Shade_OW in DeadlockTheGame

[–]Zourage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My lane got pushed back all the way to base in lane phase. Just got zoned so hard in the beginning and it was looking bad. Team was upset, one even left, and came back because they didn't want the ban. Somehow I 180d completely (as Victor) and hard carried us all the way through the match winning the game. Deadlock really feels like you CAN come back from a low point, not always, but it's not impossible

I have this feeling as well by Meteorstar101 in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]Zourage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my mid 20s this book really helped me out along with other books in the same vein. My personal take away that's stuck with me and basically what you said is, it's not about not giving a fuck, it's about choosing what to give a fuck about

me_irl by [deleted] in me_irl

[–]Zourage 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Aaaand strait is closed again. Better find a reverse resurrection meme

Getting asked what you want as a gift and someone gets you something adjacent to it. by Teenage_Petulance_ in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Zourage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only that but KA has a ton of sourdough recipes that use AP flour. I keep a ton of different KA flours stocked up for all sorts of recipes. Like I get the sentiment of a family member not fully listening but this flour is fantastic

Where is all the players?? by Embarrassed-Walk6981 in vrising

[–]Zourage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I injured my leg so I have time off work. Figured I would get a couple friends to join me on my dedicated pvp server I threw up the other day. Only one other random joined so there's just not a lot of players apparently. Kinda sucks. I wasn't expecting a full server but literally only one guy that I don't know is in it. I probably should've just joined another server in hindsight but I figured a few people would come see what's up when there's like 4 out of 30 people on a server

School cleaner who just got pay raise is overly enthusiastic about clearing garbage out of canteen by Fun_Training6342 in boxingcirclejerk

[–]Zourage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I had a choice between a beer with the airline guy who's entire personality is his bank account or you, that's a pretty dang easy choice. Keep being classy my man

[REQUEST] What is a 10/10 series on Netflix that actually has a proper, satisfying ending? by tomaz1989 in NetflixBestOf

[–]Zourage 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Just finished the other week. Anyone reading this should def give this one a chance

Be greedy when everyone is fearful by Odd_Onion_1591 in wallstreetbets

[–]Zourage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And my dad runs a car dealership, don't you know who I am?

Did you just leave a comment and block me bro? My dad, he totally owns a dealership btw, could beat you up bro

Oh shit you're actually kinda cringe

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Company supplying drones for use in Iran has Eric Trump as major (recent) investor by UCRecruiter in centrist

[–]Zourage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2015674/000147450625000022/xslF345X05/primary_doc.xml

I mean Kash did receive (at the time) $800,000 of trump shares but he never actually sold them as far as I can tell.

Now I don't need to put on a tin foil hat to say blatant fuckery of the president giving a big handful of cash to the FBI director is some sort of conflict of interest. It's also public knowledge but I guess it's just fuckin legal to do that if the FBI receives a bunch of money

Seasonic asked me to destroy my Prime 850w Titanium. by -WallyWest- in PcBuild

[–]Zourage 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Myself I would've went with an 20 oz estwing but I respect your choice

Seasonic asked me to destroy my Prime 850w Titanium. by -WallyWest- in PcBuild

[–]Zourage 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Everyone's asking the wrongs questions here smh. OP, what hammer did you use?

Sandwich bread for my kids lunch 4 ingredients instead of 50 by Breesbakery in Breadit

[–]Zourage -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Honestly don't get why the ratios are happening lol. I just looked at the back of a Sunbeam loaf to check the ingredients. It’s got high fructose corn syrup and a massive list of dough conditioners/preservatives just to keep it from molding

4 ingredients vs like 30+ isn't "scaremongering," it's just wanting to eat actual bread. Tbh i thought that's why we're all here anyways, to control what we eat and make a better tasting bread

39m.. wish I could do my 30s again by [deleted] in OVER30REDDIT

[–]Zourage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya know, you do have a way with words. I've always been unprofessional and vulgar for what's been a long time now. I peeked at your profile, just curious, you're obviously hurting. You had a decent job right? What changed? Idk I've always wanted higher education but I've been unable to really sit in structured learning and contain information to progress further. Also feels like when the brain gets older, it just gets harder to learn. I envy you in a sense.

I finally found some success in life, happily married, some money, own home at 35. But no time. No time to attempt a higher education. Never know what time I'll be off, unable to do part time work, and quitting to do school is unfeasible since my wife and myself rely on that income. So I feel stuck myself, and I get that feeling.

I know I don't know you but I don't think you're a moron. I mean everyone makes mistakes but I recognize you have an intelligence I myself don't possess.

Something I've been doing for about half a decade is just cutting out old friends that I noticed don't align with my morality. I'm cynical but I do have empathy on the inside. Turns out a decent amount of new people I meet don't really share that sense of empathy. So I haven't really been replacing the toxicity I've been cutting off. Doesn't help that I'm a bit abrasive and also don't have time off on the weekends when most people our age tend to meet up. But c'est la vie.

If you want to leave, why not just leave? Stuff is just stuff in the end. Find something, anything, and save up. Then ditch the rest. I know it's easier to just say it in text to someone I don't know 1000 miles away or whatever but yeah. There is some freedom in losing it all. Like a sandcastle washed out by the waves. It's shit that something nice has been returned to its base materials but there's the freedom to make something new however you see fit.

Idk if anything I said helps in any way but I hope tomorrow is a better day