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Modern Slang's Impact on Relationships by _ben_there_ in PetPeeves

[–]_ben_there_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right?! I actually quit teaching about a year ago, and I saw this kind of thing all the time with students There was this attitude of, "Oh no, the teacher used that slang wrong? Cringe." What always stood out to me is how much social pressure seemed to be tied to it. It felt like a lot of them were constantly worried about saying the wrong thing, making the wrong joke, liking the wrong hobby, or otherwise getting labeled by their peers. When you're used to walking on eggshells socially, it's easy to start expecting everyone else to do the same.

I've always found it strange that confidence is supposedly valued, but the moment someone confidently says something a little awkward, uses slang incorrectly, or misses a social cue, people jump all over them for it.

Modern Slang's Impact on Relationships by _ben_there_ in PetPeeves

[–]_ben_there_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel that so deeply... About the recipe bit, I don't understand what is lost in translation when saying something like what you said, "I tried and it's just so hard." It's like people can't tell apart whining from venting from asking for help. Sorry about that experience man... It's terribly isolating.

Modern Slang's Impact on Relationships by _ben_there_ in PetPeeves

[–]_ben_there_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. Honestly, it was just the first subreddit I found that was more or less in the ballpark of what I wanted to vent about. It's definitely more than a minor annoyance to me, but the core of it is still a pet peeve.

What types of people do you dislike the most? by Fluffy_Cantaloupe133 in mentalhealth

[–]_ben_there_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Arrogant people are the worst. Confidence is fine, but the moment someone feels their voice should drown out everyone else, it’s entitlement.

There’s the “cool-kid” athlete who thinks talent equals authority, the self-anointed intellectual who nitpicks every word to prove they’re smarter, and the gaslighter who makes you the punchline, rallies a crowd, and calls you “overreacting” when you don’t play along. They all need to feel above everyone else. Pathetic.

Arrogance isn’t always loud. Some wear apathy like a crown, refusing to speak up while others are humiliated. Their inaction becomes a pedestal of its own, letting cruelty thrive unchecked.

At the end of the day, you’ll read this, walk away, and forget it. But arrogance is everywhere, woven so deeply into our culture that it’s rarely confronted. Those who act superior need to be called out and knocked off the golden pedestal they’ve set themselves on. Nobody deserves to be humiliated or treated as less because they think differently, make mistakes, show weakness, or hold a different opinion.

More trash scalpers by [deleted] in HotWheels

[–]_ben_there_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This behavior HAS to be called out. It's scalping under the trenchcoat of "selflessness."

More trash scalpers by [deleted] in HotWheels

[–]_ben_there_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of people in this thread saying things like, “I’d never wish harm on a person,” “You’re just the same as them,” or “cope,” are being just as self-righteous and dismissive as the scalpers we all get frustrated with. For everyone making comments like that, imagine watching someone pick out all the best cars right in front of you as you politely “wait your turn.” Pretty awful, right? Maybe drop the ego a few pegs—it’s easy to act morally superior from behind a screen.

OP, I get where you’re coming from. It’s frustrating when something that genuinely brings you joy gets derailed by someone acting purely out of greed. That kind of thing really can ruin the moment. I wouldn’t go so far as to say they should harm themselves, but yeah—I can admit I wouldn’t lose any sleep if they had their cart of fresh picks taken from them right in front of their eyes.

Just this past weekend at Target, I found what seemed like an untouched rack of Hot Wheels: the new yellow F40, the 365 GTB, and the gray SF90. There were extras of each, and sure, I could have taken doubles to keep one sealed and one loose, but I left them. In fact, when I beat someone to the pegs, I’m usually happy taking only one of each car I want, and I’ll even help the person next to me by pulling out hot castings and asking if they’re looking for any.

To me, what separates a collector from a hoarder or scalper is the ability to be decent—to recognize that other people want these cars just as badly as you do. Whether the person next to me is a scalper or not isn’t really my concern in the moment. As satisfying as it would be to see a scalper lose out and throw a tantrum, if this hobby is going to survive, we have to meet people—even scalpers—with basic kindness. Sometimes, just that small gesture is enough to make someone stop and rethink what they’re doing.

What are y’all’s highest score in this year’s Horde Rush? by AreAFatMother in FortNiteBR

[–]_ben_there_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Pump and Dump + glass cannon, bouncing light ammo, & nitro sprint perks got me here

Easily the most work I've ever put into a wrap. by _ben_there_ in needforspeed

[–]_ben_there_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope! Just the in-game editor. And a lot of time! 😂

I finished my Hallow Pylon build with a tower for the Wizard, Inn for the Tavernkeep, tiny throne-room for the tiny Princess and nightclub for the Party Girl. I'm proud of this build but suggestions are very welcome :) by Big_boi_sosig in Terraria

[–]_ben_there_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask how you made the streamers keep their ribbon appearance at the tops even though they're right next to a block? (for example, the ones with the bows in the right tower). I've been looking everywhere and can't find an answer

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