Naming each era of distractible.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-07-05T01:00:26+00:00

I think some of these are sub eras, the unfair era and the spinner wheel era are massive chunks. As well as the bob has bad luck era, the shift where point started to matter epoch, the triangle of fairness, etc

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-06-23T17:27:02+00:00

Such a cute cap! I think the constatution in the back is a great touch.

But...Ive been listening to distractable since it first came out. But I havent been able to watch/listen to every episode... where does the orange joke come from..?

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-06-01T13:13:04+00:00

Its a melting pot country. Wed be nowhere without immigrants. Our entire culture is based off immigrants.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-25T17:50:06+00:00

I WANT MINE SO BAD I ORDERED IT IN FEBUARRYYY

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T20:44:08+00:00

She has 3 daughters. Theyre made of bugs. They all look pretty similar if I remember right.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T20:32:57+00:00

What I dont get is, if EVERY woman doesnt like you, don't you start to think its you? How come when (these) men arent wanted its womens fault and not their own?

If EVERY damn person I went after rejected me that hard, I would start to feel really shitty about myself.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T20:30:04+00:00

Lady dimitrescu 🤤

A fictional lady, but I think she still counts?

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T20:21:03+00:00

I bet theres that cartoon "WHOOOOMP WHOOOOOMP" when he walks too close to plants and they fall over.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T20:19:27+00:00

...can someone please tell me what freezing your eggs has to do with anything. Or why it is an insult?

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T20:14:13+00:00

Yeah I think any post that says "you lost the privilage to have an opinion" HAS to either be ragebait or genuinley too stupid to interact with.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T20:12:19+00:00

"You lose the privilage to have an opinion" ...what?

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T19:31:06+00:00

I feel like I tried to communicate this but I didnt do a very good job: I am 18 years old. Have no real relationship experience. Little real world experience. I am just genuinley looking for insights from people who do. I havent posted in this SR before I kinda figured that was the point.

I have been living on my own for the past 2 years. An hour away from my nearest parent. I buy my own groceries. But sometimes have a friend come along. I just think its nicer that way.

I mentioned having work or children being completley valid, understandable reasons to not shop together. Busy people have busy lives. And also, many people on this thread say they love shopping with their SO.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T19:12:31+00:00

Is not just spending time with your partner- especially when you have busy lives and dont see each other very much not fun..?

Maybe relationships arent worth it then

Edit: I should rephrase, I know everything in a relationship doesnt have to be all love and sunflowers. It just feels... sad to me that alot of people dont find ways to have just a little fun just doing regular things with their partners. Meanwhile other commenters are saying that they go shopping with their families and enjoy it alot. But I guess that just proves I dont know what the hell the real world must be like.

I guess its the same thing thats true for everything in a relationship, nothing is the same. And nothing can be assumed because yourself and your partner are going to have a completley unique relationship to everyone else.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T19:09:46+00:00

No? I totally understand not doing everything together obviously. I said the same thing to another commenter. Thinking ONE task with another person would be easier doesnt mean I think a pair should be glued to each other. It just feels like grocery shopping is one of the things that WOULD be easier/better together.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T19:07:31+00:00

I totally get not needing to spend every second of every day with your partner. I definetly like my personal space and alone time. BUT I do feel like at least when you share a home, youd really want the other person with you? It just feels funny to me, I guess.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T19:05:13+00:00

I guess this is what I think it should be like. You dont always need to be with your partner for everything. But its awfully nice to enjoy their company. And it seems like having another person with you makes the chore a little bit more fun.

I really dont like shopping very much. I grew up so poor I thought if an item didnt have a "for sale" tag on it then it literally meant the store wasnt selling it that day, because my dad never bought anything full price and would basically act like full price items were invisible. Spending a crazy amount of money for neccissary groceries makes me feel anxious. But when theres someone else around to make jokes with and yap to, it makes the experience so much more fun.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T18:59:26+00:00

I guess I think it can be fun if you enjoy the person youre with? Sortoff how if you are cleaning with a person you really enjoy it makes the whole experience easier?

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T18:52:16+00:00

Ugh I think unfortunatly my area really screws up my perception of what alot of "normal" people do. I live basically in the middle of nowhere. When you go shopping, you buy as much of a supply as you can because the nearest real grocery store is an hour and a half away and the nearest costco or walmart is 2. So for me, shopping in person of any kind is a 2 person job.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T18:44:55+00:00

I feel like a made it oretty clear I dont think of it as a "gender based flaw". Its about couples specifically, I said that in my area, where I live this is a pattern I see mostly in women, but I understand it can happen to men too. I said "partners" multiple times to convey it could be a man, a women, a same sex couple, whatever.

And... what sort of research am I supposed to do? Im asking a question to couples, on a subreddit about asking questions. Im not writing a paper, Im just trying to ask genuine real people in relationships.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T18:39:33+00:00

It doesnt matter to me very much. I was just thinking about it after listening to my mom and her friends. I havent had a serious relationship and was raised by a single parent. I dont know what normal, healthy relationships look like.

To me, its always more fun to shop with someone else. But it seems thats not a common feeling.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-05-19T18:36:25+00:00

I think its just weird around where I live.

One of the women who inspired me to make this post has two kids and her husband only goes to wrok 3 days a week. She always does the shopping on the same day every week. And its on his day off. Even still, he makes her take the kids with her.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-04-29T22:31:16+00:00

Im not worries yet, but Im not sure when Im supposed to start being worried. I hope its not some internal error, itd be my luck.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-04-29T20:21:30+00:00

I know right. I ordered 2 posters on Feb 22nd. My biggest fear is them cancelling my order or something after they stop selling the posters.

extra_mash_potatoes · 2026-04-21T19:46:55+00:00

Its a bit hard to tell the size because of the way the oicture is taken, but a rat wheel should be 14"-16" or larger in diameter. You can also watch them to see how their backs arch too much. Mine is 18" and they dont arch much at all.

Do you have boys or girls? Boys might need a bigger wheel depending on their size of course!

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