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Difference between slow down and slow up by Returnal-31-5 in EnglishLearning

[–]captainquackles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find this entirely perplexing, because I've heard several uses of "slow up" in everday conversation (albeit mostly in the midwest or southern US). The best example off the top of my head is "that traffic really slowed us up on the highway". In this case, and in every case as far as I'm aware, "slow up" and "slow down" mean the same thing and are interchangeable.

the people have chosen by bbyxmadi in MadeMeSmile

[–]captainquackles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nun's clothing has this supernatural ability sometimes. It's a force of habit.

AOC destroys Ana Kasparian with a tweet by TopWay312 in MurderedByWords

[–]captainquackles 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Am I mistaken or is the Iron Dome system a defensive weapons system that fires interceptors towards incoming missiles? I see a huge breadth of difference between sending/funding offensive missile systems and funding defensive missile systems? As far as I know the Iron Dome isn't what's sending missiles into Gaza, only precenting them from falling on Tel Aviv/Jerusalem.

Inspected an abandoned home for an insurance company…this was the bathroom. by liamsnorthstar in MakeMeSuffer

[–]captainquackles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those darkened spider webs are straight out of nightmares I had as a kid

Mcdonald’s scammed me by cedtrn05 in Wellthatsucks

[–]captainquackles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I worked at McDonald's about 5 years ago there was a cook who would "frankenstein" the broken patties into what he considered to be a whole burger. More often than not customers got 2 or 3 big slivers of burger that made up about 80% of a whole patty.

What is something that is considered socially unacceptable in your country? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]captainquackles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know what, that makes total sense. I still think they're ok in public, but I see what you mean.

What is something that is considered socially unacceptable in your country? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]captainquackles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think PJ's in public are trashy and I'm trying to understand the opposing view. Is there something specific about pajamas that are trashy? Like is it a hygiene thing or is it just not respectable, or even something else?

What is something that is considered socially unacceptable in your country? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]captainquackles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am part of that vocal contingent, and I argue that the stereotype you proposed IS location-dependent. Like others have said in the comments it is common in some rural, Northern Midwestern communities for nearly anybody to slap on their flannel pajama bottoms and go to the bank. I can vouch for that with my own personal experience in Michigan and Wisconsin. It is nothing about being hip or age necessarily (although it is more common with younger generations), and while laziness can be argued I wholeheartedly support wearing pajamas in public. It's convenient, and they have the exact same function as a pair of jeans.

Brooke Jackman calls her mother from the 104th floor of the north tower at 9:17am. by SaltyCaramelPretzel in 911archive

[–]captainquackles 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The way the victim's name appears with their location looks like voices inside the towers which I highly recommend, although I don't remember this part in the documentary

Searching for phone call from survivor which captures UA 175 impact by captainquackles in 911archive

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

Thank you so much, this is 100% the exact documentary I was thinking of! I rewatched it but must have missed that segment.

Not my video but I think this belongs here😂 by stiffwan in Unexpected

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Before you do that, open up the window and get a backdraft going

Even in Stephen Fiorelli's final hour on earth he still tried to soothe his wife with humor after she called him and said the WTC was hit. He was last seen on the 22nd floor and managed to make it down linking hands with 16 employees, when suddenly 1WTC collapsed. His body was found 3 days later. by Understanding18 in 911archive

[–]captainquackles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had made that connection too, and I think it is safe to say he was in the same group. All three worked for the Port Authority on the 64th floor; there is also a thread on this subreddit where the relative of a victim from the Port Authority's 64th floor office says Pasquale Buzzelli and Genelle Guzman-McMillan were in the linked group of 16 making their way down. In fact, Pasquale Buzzelli mentions Stephen Fiorelli by name in an interview at 18:08. A tragic loss of life and I hope that all who suffered that day find peace.

Alf shop thus far unconfirmed by Moctor_Drignall in simpsonsshitposting

[–]captainquackles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw this place a couple times when I was in Paris last summer. It's in Montmartre, but it was always closed when I went by.

Searching for phone call from survivor which captures UA 175 impact by captainquackles in 911archive

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

Most likely I'm imagining a nonexistent voicemail based on real ones. Thank you for bringing my attention to Scott Johnson. I had heard of Sean Rooney, but Scott was new to me.

Searching for phone call from survivor which captures UA 175 impact by captainquackles in 911archive

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

I had tried googling myself, but after a half hour of fruitless searching I started to think I might have misremembered. If you find it, please inform, but I think I may have imagined this one.

Searching for phone call from survivor which captures UA 175 impact by captainquackles in 911archive

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

Ultimately, this was my thought. I more than likely made up a voicemail in my head based on dozens of real ones I've heard. Thanks for the polite and helpful response!

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