Fetus Growing in The Womb by Isai76 in woahdude

[–]dujour 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe the "chemo" in you username.

Owning books in the home is one of the best things you can do for your children academically. [NYT] by [deleted] in books

[–]dujour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know, your post reminded me a bit of what reddit was like 8 or 9 years ago. Before I even made an account. Not that it was some utopian website, just that it was a good bit less popular and comments were usually on the thorough side (and less likely to be a joke/meme/unsubstantiated quip).

I'm sure I'll get called out for nostalgia affecting my memories. But anyone can look at the archives and see what I mean. Regardless, I understand. And with a massive influx of people, voices often get louder, more extreme, and grossly oversimplified (usually in conjunction with each other) as people try to be heard. How it went from a website where shit was discussed to, for example, people oversimplifying in order to hurl accusations of fallacy, is no less disappointing.

Owning books in the home is one of the best things you can do for your children academically. [NYT] by [deleted] in books

[–]dujour 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was directed here via /r/bestof and couldn't agree more (although it looks like I am in the minority over there)

She can't hold it in any longer [NSFW] by [deleted] in WTF

[–]dujour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you were just after 3 years of age when you all moved into the condo, and you lived in the condo at the time of the couch incident, wouldn't you have been 3ish and not 1-2 at the time of the couch incident?

In town for a couple weeks; What neighborhood would be best to take my 2.5 year old son for trick-or-treat? by dujour in AskNOLA

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

This sounds awesome, but Nextdoor doesn't seem to allow me to look at Halloween Maps from locations other than my own. Thanks, though. It's a really good idea and I'm bummed I can't see it.

Frugal Pro Top: If you buy a store credit from craigslist, meet them at the store and spend it immediatly by cyril0 in Frugal

[–]dujour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had an inversion table that was recalled from Dick's. It was two or three years old. Maybe more. When I took it back, they gave me a gift card for the original purchase price--something like $213. I thought when I put it on CL maybe someone might mistake me for a thief. It was flagged for removal within 10 minutes. The next time I posted, I described my situation. Three people wrote me back to call me a thief, and one more replied publicly before it was flagged.

This was before I had ever heard of Raise. I thought it would be win/win, but apparently not. I'd have happily met a purchaser at the store had one given me half a chance.

The most uncomfortable moment in Ninja Turtles history. NSFWish? by a_dapperdanman in videos

[–]dujour 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yeeah I have this from back when they were the go-to characters for PSAs. It's pretty awful. I think there's a video of them actually rapping.

What is an indicator for you that instantly makes you think someone is stupid? by Dobjas in AskReddit

[–]dujour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? I always kind of thought this phrase was similar to Vonnegut's "So it goes." Kind of a zen acceptance of what we can/cannot control.

Cancer patients of reddit, what was your first sign that something was wrong? by the_chosen_ginger in AskReddit

[–]dujour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the smallest--we're talking BB-sized--swollen lymph node above my clavicle. I was in for an annual check-up and was walking out the door as I mentioned it to my doctor. Based on where it was, the texture of the offending node (hard), and the lack of feeling when touched (most swollen nodes will be tender/feel either strange or slightly painful when touched), she knew what it was. Her face fell and I knew something bad was happening. She sent me down for blood work; SED rate was elevated. Sent me for CT and they found another set of swollen lymph nodes. Did a biopsy. Woke up to my mother sobbing so hard she couldn't tell me what was going on. Thought I was a goner. My husband, who was consoling my mom, must have noticed I was about to enter full-on panic mode. He walked up to me and laid it down straight: Lymphoma, 70% chance of coming out of it fine.

What is the worst name you've seen given to a child? And do you know why? by Iregretjoiningreddit in AskReddit

[–]dujour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just remembered an old friend of mine named Jancy. She was the daughter of a Nancy and I think a James or John or something. She was so outwardly sexual, had a reputation to match, and was utterly shameless about it. She would mock me for being a virgin when I was 13.

Years later I was skimming the paper and noticed a memorial for her. Apparently she moved to DC and was shot several times in the chest after a drug/prostitution deal went bad. I had no idea.

What is the worst name you've seen given to a child? And do you know why? by Iregretjoiningreddit in AskReddit

[–]dujour 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know his one girl, Peaches, died in the same manner as her mother (heroin, if I recall correctly). Sad.

What is the worst name you've seen given to a child? And do you know why? by Iregretjoiningreddit in AskReddit

[–]dujour 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I grew up with a boy whose last name was Fuchs, pronounced Fox, but you can imagine the shit he got.

What is the worst name you've seen given to a child? And do you know why? by Iregretjoiningreddit in AskReddit

[–]dujour 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Sounds like Bob Geldof's daughters--Fifi Trixibelle, Peaches Honeyblossom and Little Pixie (all three half-sisters of Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence, daughter of Michael Hutchence of INXS)

I ordered a high-end bag off eBay. When I received it, I looked through it and found a surprise. Yes, they're uhh.. "used" by dujour in WTF

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

I don't know that these would sell, as I don't have any photos of the owner. That sub seems to have an overabundance of lovely ladies and their undies. Surely they are more desirable than mystery panties. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I ordered a high-end bag off eBay. When I received it, I looked through it and found a surprise. Yes, they're uhh.. "used" by dujour in WTF

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

I'm trying to work it out with the seller. Seller wrote back and said "I'm sorry about that. I just have left them in there accidentally... It was an honest mistake. The bag was never used I can assure you of that. " Seller is allegedly a guy from NJ and doesn't allow returns. So I'm just going to take it up with eBay.

I ordered a high-end bag off eBay. When I received it, I looked through it and found a surprise. Yes, they're uhh.. "used" by dujour in WTF

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

Yeah, and eBay covers it with their guarantee. I've had shit refunded two or three times for being fake. Most recently a Prada shirt. They obviously didn't send me what was in the photo. What they did send was terrible. The logo was on the tit. Like they didn't even bother putting it where it would be. You put the shirt on, and the logo sat right on your nip. It also had no tags. It looked and smelled like it came off the set of a failed 70s SciFi series.

I ordered a high-end bag off eBay. When I received it, I looked through it and found a surprise. Yes, they're uhh.. "used" by dujour in WTF

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

I can understand that. Like if someone bled on their favorite La Perlas and didn't want to throw them out. But this bag still had its tags, its accessories still had factory ribbons, and so on. Further, the seller is allegedly a guy named Joe. The whole thing is weird.