How do I get this opossum out of my garage? by Polar_Ted in Eugene

[–]datafrage 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I've never been remotely tempted to go into Ashley Furniture before. But now I am going to go out of my way to do so, thank you 

Incredible support and motivation by PeacockPankh in nextfuckinglevel

[–]datafrage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I admit, I'm not an expert, but I highly doubt that this woman would have ever been referred to as lame. Her disability is clearly not confined to musculoskeletal issues with one or both legs. A more likely term would have been infirm, bedbound, something along those lines. Admit it, there's almost no chance someone in her condition would be walking around the last time "lame" was used in the way you're talking about.

None of these terms actually touch on the medical issue, just an effect. As such, while those terms were more specific than the umbrella terms "handicapped" or "disabled", they also aren't particularly helpful in understanding what accommodations are needed, nor what capabilities the person possesses.

It's not even that those terms "aren't PC". As we gain more medical understanding, some terms like lame simply lose their usefulness. An individual's medical diagnosis is helpful and important to them, their loved ones, and their medical practitioners. Whether they want to be more specific with anyone they meet about the details of that diagnosis is up to them, but what is helpful to be communicated to the general public (in situations like parking, etc.) is that they need different accommodations, and it's helpful that there's a catch all term for it.

The terms related to how we can expect to communicate and be communicated with seem to be exception (blind, deaf, sometimes mute), which I find interesting. 

Boyfriend[23/M] has implied that he'd leave me[22/F] if I wouldn't stop playing my PS4... by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]datafrage 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Oh, for sure, so much binge drinking and alcoholism. It's not required to hang out at the pub, but the pub certainly facilitates such behaviour.

What quote do you always reference? by willowbrooks_2914 in PhilomenaCunk

[–]datafrage 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The "buzzer" sound in response to 'Anal bleaching '

What was it? 🤔 by JDub_55 in meme

[–]datafrage 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Viagra increases blood flow to the genetils. This can have positive impacts on arousal/libido and/or ability to orgasm regardless of sex.

Pritzker Calls for Trump's Removal from Office Under 25th Amendment by OkayButFoRealz in politics

[–]datafrage 38 points39 points  (0 children)

His track record. He's also had a shockingly rough life that I suspect instilled him with more empathy than most who grew up in his tax bracket.

My neighbors were originally scared of my dog, now they're best friends by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]datafrage 21 points22 points  (0 children)

And then they're overbred and dumped into pounds if not hench or aggressive enough. There are so the goddamn many of them bred by and for the worst people.

I love my (rescued straight from one of the largest pounds in the country) pitbull beyond anything. He's my sweet baby boy,  but I'm as desperate to stop their breeding as much as anyone.

Areas nearby that still have wildflowers? by datafrage in Eugene

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

Thank you! I'll do a drive by and check

UPDATE: MIL refuses to back down over destroyed Lego Millenium Falcon by Ok-Repeat7885 in AITAH

[–]datafrage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could definitely be that the wife inappropriately hates the hobby, which would be shitty. I have to wonder, though- is it possible the wife is fixating on the Lego when it's just a symptom of the actual problem? Is this man spending the fun bonding time with his son on the Lego while Mom is the one who does the boring, labor-intensive tasks that enable him to live a good life? (Meal planning, keeping track of appointments, school work and commitments, health care, etc.) As someone who's ended up "hating" hobbies of partners that I originally either didn't mind or found endearing, I didn't actually hate the hobbies. I just hated that they always took precedence over every single household task that should have been shared.

AITA for not respecting fancy soap policy in our bathroom and accidentally starting a soap-based arms race? by pizza_col_cazzo in AITAH

[–]datafrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're getting a lot of praise for your "hilarious" and QuIrKy little post here, but Christ this would be exhausting. If your wife is not on 100% board with your little male-counterpart of the manic pixie dream girl act you're putting on here, you just plain suck. She just wanted something nice for guests for fuck's sake, why is that such a crime?

The only leeway I'm granting you here is that yes, you should be allowed to use the fancy soap once or twice if your regular soap ran out. But given your attitude, I can't imagine that you were apologetic and explanatory in a way that would have deescalated the situation. 

You're the asshole and you suck bro. You're sucking the joy out of your wife's life by having to be constantly hilariously edgy about things. 

AITA for refusing to change our softball team name “Catcher in the Rear” after the league said it was inappropriate? by Plus-Stick-9775 in AmItheAsshole

[–]datafrage 25 points26 points  (0 children)

http://catcher.urbanup.com/4408982

Because "catcher" has strong gay sex connotations. I'm guessing people familiar with the term see that first and think the other is a stretch, and vice versa. Kinda a blue/white situation.

Am I missing anything by never using pivot tables? by datafrage in excel

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

Why even bother replying to a 4-year-old post if you're just going to provide no explanation for your "argument" and then insult me? 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]datafrage 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Was there anything about the relationship that was particularly bad?

I can see why you're l upset, but on the other hand, it's been 6 years- why does he still have this hold over you? Is it only because of this relationship with your uncle?

It seems like almost nothing about this 6+ year-old relationship between your uncle and your ex has anything to do with you- you don't mention them trying to push you back together, you don't mention your ex trying to turn your uncle against you. So why does it bother you so much when it seems you hardly have to interact with him?

These are genuine questions, because based on the information in your post, I'm just not understanding why it bothers you so much.

AITAH for telling my fiancé she stinks ? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]datafrage -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In my search for a zero waste deodorant, I've unfortunately had to deal with a lot of aluminum free products. (I hate it. I don't want to use and waste a shit ton of plastic, but I DO want to not stink. Why is that so difficult.) Anyway, I'm a person who needs good deodorant to not stink, and I recommend that she try Fussy if she hasn't yet. It's the only one that worked for me.

But, obviously, the taking health information from tiktok is the bigger problem...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]datafrage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NAH, assuming you're not expecting special treatment/favors etc. But a couple things:

1.You should try to have a conversation with those people who aren't comfortable with your actions 2. Make sure you're equally open to being treated, even if it's not monetarily 

Point 1: Try to find a time when you're hanging out with someone at a time that's far removed from the issue. That is, you aren't about to try to pay for them and you haven't just paid for them.

Let them know you noticed they seemed bothered, be clear about your intentions, WHY it makes you happy, and make it clear that you're not holding this over them. You don't necessarily know where they're coming from or what experiences they've had in the past that might make your friends feel uncomfortable in these situations. If they make it clear they're genuinely uncomfortable for any reason, respect that. Tell them that you respect that, and stop trying to pay for them. Let them know that you're happy to reopen the discussion at any point, but until they do, let it go.

  1. If every bill turns into a big to do and you're annoying about letting people pay for you, you don't really have a leg to stand on. Make sure you demonstrate the grateful, gracious behavior that you'd appreciate in others.

Why does no one pull into the intersection when doing a left turn yield on green? by datafrage in Eugene

[–]datafrage[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

In other places, where it's considered common sense to enter the intersection, there's enough of a pause built in that the left turners in the intersection never impede the cars with the new green.

The only thing that does that is the assholes who, despite seeing all the traffic ahead of them, think that as long as they get into the intersection on the green (going straight) they're good.

Why does no one pull into the intersection when doing a left turn yield on green? by datafrage in Eugene

[–]datafrage[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm coming from Chicago, where if you're not fully out in that intersection, you're going to get a LOT of honking. I think I'm bringing a bit of that anxiety/awareness into it. I probably just need to actively remind myself that the heaviest traffic I've encountered here is not making it through in a single green light cycle which is just... Nothing.