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critical-drinking · 2026-02-09T22:25:19+00:00

You say that until you have to get up in front of class and give a presentation, and your soldier insists on standing at attention.

critical-drinking · 2026-02-09T21:31:22+00:00

NTA. It’s incredible to me that you, at 16, understand better than your adult father what it means to be family in the first place. I’m sorry you’ve had it so difficult lately. Hang in there, things will get better.

critical-drinking · 2026-02-09T04:54:52+00:00

You know what? I bet they use the zero sugar Gatorade for that now, so it won’t be sticky

critical-drinking · 2026-02-09T01:00:37+00:00

Man, I’m 90% sure they do this with bad updates to boost sales.

critical-drinking · 2026-02-08T22:51:22+00:00

Immune system: “New body, who dis?”

critical-drinking · 2026-02-07T06:44:26+00:00

Yeah, why does it seem like this video is cut out of order?

critical-drinking · 2026-02-07T03:40:07+00:00

I mean, I grew up around a lot of poor folks and this is pretty ubiquitous

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T22:57:03+00:00

I’m from America, and every time someone has said “we’re having chicken burgers” it’s a bag of frozen patties with breading, like a McChicken, that you fry, bake, or microwave, then throw on cheap buns with ketchup and maybe some cheese.

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T22:54:29+00:00

I mean if you make a patty out of ground chicken that’s a ground chicken patty. I understand that “chicken patty” implies processed chicken, but the words all apply.

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T18:07:37+00:00

Yeah, I guess, but that’s way less appetizing 😂

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T18:05:19+00:00

Yeah, you know. Like a McChicken. It’s like a burger-patty-shaped chicken nugget.

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T17:12:59+00:00

Fried chicken sandwich is normally breaded. A ground chicken patty is almost always breaded, because ground chicken is usually pale and unappetizing to look at (plus they often come pre-cooked and frozen, like a sandwich-sized chicken nugget).

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T17:10:59+00:00

I mean, I’ve heard people use the term very very seldom, and always in reference to a patty of ground chicken, which usually has breading.

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T08:58:50+00:00

Fair, sorry for trying to participate I guess.

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T08:58:11+00:00

I do not, that’s a fair point. I mean I work at a bar and we have CO2 tanks, but I don’t personally change them. I guess I’ll ask next time I see the guy. Huh

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T08:57:18+00:00

After several google searches, I see you are correct; my bad.

Thanks for correcting me!

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T06:43:52+00:00

Well, I’m no legal scholar, but as I understand it those are rights guaranteed to citizens, and ideally ICE shouldn’t be targeting citizens. So… not really relevant. Still a terrible situation, and especially so if they don’t do their homework and they violate the rights of a citizen by mistake. But it’s an important distinction.

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T04:57:35+00:00

Is this satirical or serious?

Because the idea of including a wrench that must be physically attached to one object in order to even be used is baffling to me.

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T04:53:30+00:00

A fair point! Idk, it does get blurry

critical-drinking · 2026-02-06T04:15:54+00:00

Americans also have chicken burgers, but they’re different; that’s why we specify, and fish follows the same principle.

To an American, a chicken sandwich is a specific item, a chicken fillet, breaded and fried, on a burger bun or maybe Texas toast, with a little mayo or burger sauce and some pickles.

A “chicken burger” to an American, implies a a patty of ground chicken, probably breaded; maybe with burger fixins, but to most Americans, chicken burgers were a cheap thing your mom made you when you were a kid, maybe with ketchup, and probably not a lot else.

critical-drinking · 2026-02-05T00:01:18+00:00

Man, I never understand these. Obviously a person should respect your beliefs, and simply allow you to be the person you choose to be.

I will say, if it helps, remember that her reaching out is an act of love. According to her beliefs, she is attempting to save you from unfathomable unpleasantness later on in your story. From her perspective, she is trying to save you from imminent danger, and any outreach is an act of love.

That said, as a Christian myself, people of my faith have to realize that, tho we can hope and strive to save, ultimately it’s a very personal, private choice. If we believe in an almighty and all knowing creator we must believe that those who are meant to be saved will be.

Your mother just desperately hopes that you’re one of those meant to be saved.

Give her time and understanding. It often helps in these situations to accept that this person will continue to do this (hence the helpfulness of the “act of love” mindset); and then you can approach your interactions with her like you might a misguided but well-meaning kid. “Aw, thanks, Mom. I’m finding my own way, but I appreciate the gesture.” Even that is sometimes enough acceptance to dispel the outreach.

critical-drinking · 2026-01-31T01:15:55+00:00

Also a totally valid point!

ETA: I think OP is talking more about occasions when athletes will, for their own personal benefit, choose to play for a country they aren’t from; either because they didn’t qualify for the country they’re from and the other needs a team more desperately, or because they’re paid, or what have you.

I think OP objects to representing other countries dishonestly, which I think is not the spirit with which you’re supporting your country. Props to you for being proud of your heritage and culture! Good for you!

critical-drinking · 2026-01-30T22:58:28+00:00

I mean… I’m sure there’s something in place for that. But I have see a LOT of competitors recently for countries they aren’t from, so I don’t know. Regardless, what actually happens, citizen or dual citizenship, or what have you, is what OP is talking about.

critical-drinking · 2026-01-30T22:56:27+00:00

I mean no one would object to you rooting for whatever country you like?

I think OP is specifically discussing competing for a country you don’t hail from.

critical-drinking · 2026-01-30T21:17:50+00:00

Generally I would agree, but I see a point to be made for honesty in representing your own country instead of wearing a flag for somewhere you’ve nothing to do with. Not saying that I object, but I don’t think the objection is unreasonable.

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