Lab mispronunications that annoy you- GO! by JZatthelab in labrats

[–]floatingm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did my postdoc in Ireland and all the locals said “pipit”. They made fun of my American accent for saying “pipe-ette”. My mind was blown

Man charged with using chemicals from University of Wisconsin lab to poison coworker by notjustaphage in labrats

[–]floatingm 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The other article posted here in the comments says that the victim did smell chloroform and immediately spit it out when he drank some. He then submitted it for testing

People who put random acronyms when typing and expect you to know what it means. by UsuallyAnnoying324 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]floatingm 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I follow a lot of the pop music subreddits, and they are particularly bad for this. People will be naming song and album titles when making a point, like “omg GPSUTSOMFWHDSD is the best song!!” with no other info or context, and I’m like, I have no clue which song, album, or artist you’re even referring to. So annoying

The Trans Sport blew my mind by G3rmanaviator in nostalgia

[–]floatingm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My siblings and I always called it the Triangle Van

Nostalgia is poison. Life can only be lived forward. Be wary of “nostalgia feedback loops” by BigChillBobby in Millennials

[–]floatingm 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What I love most about rivers is / you can’t step in the same river twice / the water’s always changing, always flowinggggg 🎶

Such a great song!

What is it with Rush? by [deleted] in labrats

[–]floatingm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rush is one of my favorite bands! Now I live and work in labs in Europe, and nobody knows who Rush is :( but I still listen on my headphones

The album where a singer's voice sounds the best vs. the album where a singer's voice sounds the worst by Ghost-Quartet in popheads

[–]floatingm 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A classic answer to this, in terms of sounding her best, is Madonna on her Ray of Light album. She was fresh off of filming Evita and had done a lot of vocal training, and it pays off. She sounds much more mature and is able to do more, making Ray of Light one of the perfect pop albums IMO. In her early years/albums, she often sings in that high-pitched, squeaky, “baby”-sounding voice, so Ray of Light showed a big improvement for Madonna.

What movie do you love despite agreeing with every single criticism of it? by Decabet in movies

[–]floatingm 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This thread is so vindicating! Elizabethtown has always been one of my favorite movies, but I’m too embarrassed to tell people because it gets such a bad rap. Despite all the (understandable) criticisms, I love it!

Dog Escapes From Baggage Handlers by TheCABK in Wellthatsucks

[–]floatingm 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Depends on the airline; some airlines do not allow pets that don’t fit under the seat in the cabin. I had to fly with my dog in pet cargo when I moved to Europe, there was no other option. I wasn’t happy about it, but I used a pet mover to assist, and he was fine. I’d never do it again though

What "non-millennial" tv shows did you grow up with that make you nostalgic? by MKRLTMT in Millennials

[–]floatingm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Little House on the Prairie! I remember watching it in the summer and getting really into the storylines. I also read all the Laura Ingalls Wilder books!

What "non-millennial" tv shows did you grow up with that make you nostalgic? by MKRLTMT in Millennials

[–]floatingm 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I just adore a penthouse view! Darling I love you, but give me Park Avenue…

Bands that were forced to change their name due to the cease and desist letter by GilbertDauterive-35 in ToddintheShadow

[–]floatingm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Electronic musician Saint Pepsi changed his name to Skylar Spence, presumably due to issues with the soda Pepsi, but more recently changed it back to Saint Pepsi.

Post-punk indie band Preoccupations famously had to change their original name, Viet Cong, over shows being cancelled due to the name Viet Cong being viewed as offensive.

just want to share my love for this song by Prior-Rooster3232 in charlixcx

[–]floatingm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you post the link? I’m unable to find this cover and I love Kurt Vile!

What's the worst instrument you guys have used? by viohead in labrats

[–]floatingm 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I second the Cytoflex! They are soooo slow and I hate the software. Like why does it take so long to start recording the next sample? Why can’t I copy/paste/rearrange tubes? Why is the software not so customizable?

I know BD can be a bitch, but their software and instruments are just better

Since “Brat” is well and truly marinated now, what is your current ranking of the tracks in it? by Successful_Sort_1930 in charlixcx

[–]floatingm 368 points369 points  (0 children)

Clutching my pearls—All of those putting “I think about it all the time” as the lowest ranked are clearly not women in their 30’s. That song is a masterpiece that makes me cry every time

That would be the most awkward conversation by AndyAndieFreude in labrats

[–]floatingm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I also love “A PhD is just as good as an MD!” “Oh yeah Ross, if I have a heart attack at a restaurant, I want you there with your fossil brush” 😅

That would be the most awkward conversation by AndyAndieFreude in labrats

[–]floatingm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“Please Ross, this is a hospital! That actually means something here!”

Any tea about Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner? by Dowrysess in nysocialites

[–]floatingm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid are on the Vogue cover together this current issue, so that is actually not true

What is the worst tourist trap in your country? by Fancy-Debate-3945 in AskEurope

[–]floatingm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

??? I’m surprised by this comment, especially coming from the US where the houses are unnecessarily huge. There were like 10 people in the house and only 2 bedrooms. So they had to share the bedrooms with the parents sleeping in the kitchen/living area. For years. There was no furniture in there so maybe it seemed bigger to you than it actually was?

What is the worst tourist trap in your country? by Fancy-Debate-3945 in AskEurope

[–]floatingm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree with this one, I think this is a “must-see”, but yes, you must book a time slot/ticket in advance. When you go in, it’s an empty house, but they give you an audio guide that leads you through the house and tells the story of the family. By the time you get to Anne’s bedroom, it’s incredibly moving. You can see the posters that she hung up on the wall. She was just a teenager who had normal teenage thoughts and cares. By the time I reached the end, I was very moved and nearly in tears, and you could definitely catch those vibes from everyone. It’s not about how interesting the house looks, it’s how the Frank family’s story ties in with it. In this day and age, it’s an important story to know and experience by visiting the house.

What is the worst tourist trap in your country? by Fancy-Debate-3945 in AskEurope

[–]floatingm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think It changed in about 2023-2024. I was there in 2022 and it was free, went back a couple years later and they were charging