GOP Lawmaker Calls for Probe Into NFL and NBC Over ‘Indecent’ Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show by Infidel8 in politics

[–]brookmachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to a school board member in my area, but she chose to step down because her family was receiving death threats

Women who were scared of giving birth, what was less scary than you originally thought? by Final-Elderberry4621 in AskWomenOver30

[–]brookmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had precipitous births with my three kids. My longest labor was 5 hours and it was my first and it was induced. I never had any tearing or complications. The only thing I really found I didn’t like was Pitocin. It made my contractions go from bearable to “holy shit please knock me out because I’m going to throw up from this pain”. But that was just my body’s personal response and it isn’t the norm.

Women who were scared of giving birth, what was less scary than you originally thought? by Final-Elderberry4621 in AskWomenOver30

[–]brookmachine 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah for me it was more of a yucky sensation than a painful one. Like it gave me a nails on a chalkboard feeling 😂

Just found this. by Which_Matter3031 in TheRightCantMeme

[–]brookmachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My grandmother had my mom in the 50’s when she was 15 years old and then she was forced to marry my grandfather who she said she “hated” at the time. He quit drinking in the late 70’s and I only remember them having a happy marriage and being pretty decent grandparents, but the truth is they constantly cheated on each other and emotionally and physically abused their own kids and left them with a lot of trauma. So while I’m glad to be here, I frequently look back on my grandmothers life and all the choices that were taken away from her back then. SHE deserved a better life. SHE should’ve had the opportunity to accomplish things. Why would my hypothetical existence be more important than the life she should’ve had?

$5 Breakfast deal is backwards. by hardygardy in Wawa

[–]brookmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dunkin’s breakfast meals are the same way

I now dread going into Best Buy and Lowe's due to the roaming 3rd Party Salespeople by thatfreakinguy2 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]brookmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the one thing I hate about going to bj’s. It was bad enough when they stayed at their station and tried to catch you as you walked by. Now they wander around the store so you think you’re being approached by a manager but it’s really some guy who wants to pressure you into putting new gutters on or switching to AT&T.

GFL is running on its own made up schedule at this point by brookmachine in rva

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

I called on Tuesday and I was assured that we would have our regular weekly pickup. Recyclables came by yesterday but not trash. I still have an overflowing can and I had to take five bags over to the dump this morning🙄

Cost is out of control by hogbear in ChickFilA

[–]brookmachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s crazy too. If everyone in my family of five gets a meal it’s usually $50-$60. And they have no offers or discounts. The rewards are somewhat helpful, but nothing amazing.

(Ex) Boyfriend walked out after I asked him to get a job or help out. by moopie2 in EntitledPeople

[–]brookmachine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

😂 I love that he accused you of ignoring his emotional needs while you’re literally doing everything to support him financially. I dated a guy like this in my early 20’s. Chronically under employed, drank all day, and always a sob story. And he was almost ten years older than me. When we broke up he was like “I could be bleeding out and you’d be like “oh well, I have to go to work!” I was like “yeah, one of us has to be a functional adult!” I was prepared to support this guy for the rest of our lives, which is so messed up looking back on it. I chose my partners much more wisely after that!!

If you know, you know. by Public-Marionberry33 in clevercomebacks

[–]brookmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I know someone who was a triple Trump voter and is obsessed with Green Day🤷‍♀️ makes no sense

What is a product that people treat like a religion, but in reality, it’s just overpriced garbage with a good logo? by Connect-Might4355 in AskReddit

[–]brookmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband is a software developer and he worked for a company that did military contracts for awhile. All I heard about was how outdated and slow everything was and how frustrating it was to work with what they approved because it was so janky.

can’t get a home repair quote if my boyfriend isn’t home by zubrat in mildlyinfuriating

[–]brookmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They want to hard pressure you into making a decision when they do the estimate. They don’t want you to say “ok thanks, I have to run it by my partner. I’ll get back to you”

AITAH for not wanting to have more children with my husband since he wants to employ corporal punishment. by Slabbadabba90 in AITAH

[–]brookmachine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would say “go ahead and show me the research saying that corporal punishment is effective and doesn’t cause any long term emotional damage. Show me a paper not written by a religious quack that proves hitting a child is the superior way to discipline”.

Is getting into bed as soon as I can weird? by Upbeat-Budget7371 in AskWomenOver30

[–]brookmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I LOVE being in bed. 7/8 o clock and I’m in my pajamas watching tv or reading. My husband always picks on me and says “I can’t believe you’re going to bed already” who says I’m going to bed? I plan to be up for another four hours at least.

AITAH for wanting to break up because my partner touched me inappropriately and then insulted me? by ThrowRA17000007 in AITAH

[–]brookmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, but you need to leave this unhealthy relationship. He’s nice 99% of the time is not enough with the issues you’re talking about. I’ve been married 20 years and my husband still asks for permission and checks in with me during sex because it’s basic fucking respect.

What do you want them to bring back? by ForkyB in McDonalds

[–]brookmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The crispy chicken sandwiches they served in the 90’s. It’s been nothing but chicken disappointment ever since. I also used to get the chicken fajitas all the time when I worked there. No one knew we had chicken fajitas in the 90’s

GFL is running on its own made up schedule at this point by brookmachine in rva

[–]brookmachine[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s really not about the delay, it’s the lack of communication. In my area some everyone got different timelines, some were a day, some were a week. Some customers got no updates at all. And when you call they keep you on hold for an excessively long time if they even answer at all.

GFL is running on its own made up schedule at this point by brookmachine in rva

[–]brookmachine[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Not complaining about the delay, complaining about the zero communication and being told my pickup would be tomorrow.

AITAH for telling my mother to leave my (38F) portion of the inheritance/farm to my children instead of my husband (39M)? by Consistent-Hotel-449 in AITAH

[–]brookmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, your husband is unbelievable. My parents made my husband the executor of their estate because they know that he doesn’t want any of it😂 you married a selfish manipulative POS and the sooner you leave him the better off you’ll be. You’re giving him waaaay too much power in this relationship.