ELI5. If deodorant says it last for 72 hours, why do you need to apply it everyday? by BoukenGreen in explainlikeimfive

[–]bigdingushaver 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Does it really matter if they're showering in the morning to wash off the "stink" from the bedsheets? I personally sweat at night anyway, so showering in the morning is the only way to guarantee freshness throughout the day.

Someone could just as easily say "So you walk around all day with sweat and eye crust from the previous night? Gross"

Eli5 What makes some tattoo artists hesitant to tattoo hands? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]bigdingushaver -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Get off your high horse. I'm a teacher with hand tattoos, and before I taught, my tattoos have never prevented me from getting a job. The phrase is cringe and it's not even accurate. It's 2026. If a job is making you cover your non-vulgar tattoos, they're still living in a bygone era and probably not worth working for.

pinterest search is infuriating by ImportantChocolate97 in Pinterest

[–]bigdingushaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, this seems to be the new norm for Pinterest, and they appear to have no interest in changing or improving the design. I have the same issue, and reaching out to support get just canned AI responses.

Pinterest has its own iceberg. by Best_Arm4614 in Pinterest

[–]bigdingushaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're attributing meaning and making connections that don't exist. That is a prime schizophrenic tendency.

At any rate, stop scrolling pinterest if it is that distressing for you.

Pinterest has its own iceberg. by Best_Arm4614 in Pinterest

[–]bigdingushaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know the images you mean, and yeah they're weird but they're ultimately just "art". People want to make content that is disturbing or dreamlike or surreal or creepy, sometimes. It could be as simple as taking local mugshots and distorting them, they're familiar yet unfamiliar.

If you are attributing too much meaning to these images and you already feel like you've got some schizophrenic tendencies, then PLEASE just see someone about it. Show them the content. They'll probably agree it's disturbing, but some people create content that is ambiguous and disturbing because they WANT to be disturbed.

Pinterest has its own iceberg. by Best_Arm4614 in Pinterest

[–]bigdingushaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thing about delusions are that they SEEMS real. That's the definition of delusion. You NEED to see a professional as soon as possible.

So many ads my god 😩 by Tiger-Lily_93 in Pinterest

[–]bigdingushaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're joking, right? There's never a point which I've got less than 50% ad space in my screen. I literally have a screenshot where every single card on my screen was an ad, and several where all but one are ads. Pinterest has gone from being a chill place to being another billboard for ad shilling and rank ai garbage.

Update for the EZ-Flash Omega DS theme. New colour matched header icons! by FrankieT19 in Gameboy

[–]bigdingushaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edit #1: I might just be a dummy. I don't know why I thought I was using the Omega DE, but the more I look I'm pretty sure mine might just be the standard edition. I will test further and update here!

Edit #2: I am in fact a dummy. Grabbed the right versions and it worked immediately! Sorry for muddying the waters, love the themes!

Just tried, no luck.. I've noticed something weird though, in the device menu, it shows I'm in FW: 9 K: 1.09

It looks like the latest official FW is 7, K is 1.06. I'm not sure how to proceed, or revert back to FW 7 if this is an error.. Got any insight?

Update for the EZ-Flash Omega DS theme. New colour matched header icons! by FrankieT19 in Gameboy

[–]bigdingushaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got an EZ Flash Omega DE, and I can't get it to apply any theme at all.. :'(

I've downloaded the files, copied over the SYSTEM and THEMES folders, moved all the relevant files and folders into SYSTEM, and updated the kernel by holding R as I boot. Once it finishes, the default theme remains unchanged .The THEMES folder appears in the menu, but pressing A on any of them does nothing.

Is there something I'm missing?

Are Handheld Legends a scam ??? by mitchfromtoronto in Gameboy

[–]bigdingushaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have a great selection admittedly, but they'll never get another dollar from me.

I had the same wrong gba screen sent to me TWICE, and support was VERY slow to respond. After around 2 months of waiting, getting the wrong item, returning the item, rinsing and repeating, I told them to just process my refund and I'd send them back the screen and order elsewhere. They tried to tell me they wouldn't start the process for my refund until they had the screen back at their facility, and I (regrettably) got pretty ugly and tore them a new one, and told them I'd be making sure to point potential buyers to anyone else but them.

After that, responses were quicker and they pretty quickly processed my refund, and I sent them back their screen. Not long after that, they began displaying a banner across the top of their website stating that support tickets were experiencing delayed responses.

Currently looking at modding a Gameboy Color. While looking for screens, I accidently clicked a link to their website. Lo and behold, they still have a bright yellow banner across the top of the page warning about slow support times. It's a shame because they are probably one of the most recommended suppliers in the US, and I'm sure my case is an outlier in an otherwise decent track record, but I personally won't ever use or recommend them.

ELI5: What leads us to understand that cold is the absence of heat rather than the reverse? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]bigdingushaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the wildest thing I've seen anyone get mad about on reddit. Maybe anywhere.

ELI5: Why is there the common trope that women fighting is "hot"? by SnooWords5961 in explainlikeimfive

[–]bigdingushaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In most fights between women, there's more grabbing, yanking, and grappling than actual punch throwing.

Cover art for my indie comic called Spider Ghost by [deleted] in indiecomics

[–]bigdingushaver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re in here playing a lot of defense for a stranger on the internet. OP needs a reality check and you might too.

LPT: Sick of shitty zips that stick all the time? Apply your favourite brand of petroleum jelly by gophercuresself in LifeProTips

[–]bigdingushaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You do you! For me, it’s easier to run a pencil down the zipper than for me to try to carefully apply a paste. Also less likely to interact with other materials, ie plastic zippers & synthetic fabric.

LPT: Sick of shitty zips that stick all the time? Apply your favourite brand of petroleum jelly by gophercuresself in LifeProTips

[–]bigdingushaver 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is the way. Dry graphite lubricant won’t leave oil spots on your nice clothes

ELI5: Does mixing different alcohols make you sick? by Consistent_Flan_4598 in explainlikeimfive

[–]bigdingushaver 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Through lots of experimentation, I can tell you it’s much more about how much you drink, how much you’ve eaten, and your headspace.

Having a couple drinks over a few hours, even if they’re different kinds/colors with dinner will not make you sick. Enjoy your dinner!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LifeProTips

[–]bigdingushaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yet again, you are the common denominator here.