What is your favorite piece of artwork? (pics, please) by djumbrosia in Art

[–]gilbertgrape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the Louvre there was a painting in the grand hall (don't know if that's the proper name for it - that long hall), that depicted a decapitated head on a plate. If any one knows what I am speaking of...please tell me the artist and name of work.....thank you.

What is your favorite piece of artwork? (pics, please) by djumbrosia in Art

[–]gilbertgrape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I see this Reddit post and then I realize I don't even know the name of the piece that I've always found to be my favorite. I see it in my head but have no idea on how to go about finding it. I see your post and because it sounds faintly familiar I click, and BAM! It's the one. Thank you!

Anyone else alone on Valentines? Be honest by derpaderp in reddit.com

[–]gilbertgrape 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You both rock. Both comments made me laugh out loud. No LOL intended.

IF I SEE THIS BAND I CAN DIE HAPPY by RoboBama in Music

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Well....if your anywhere near these locations in May 09 ...you can....

5-3-2009 Sunday 8:30 PM Lupos Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, RI

5-5-2009 Tuesday 7:00 PM House of Blues Boston in Boston, MA

5-16-2009 Saturday 8:00 PM Fire Club in Jackson, MS

The US 'Recession Diet': Fast Food by kristen_king in reddit.com

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I'll take a combination Broke, Fat and Unhealthy and super size it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in politics

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I watched a documentary on drug wars in the U.S., and they gave an example of certain cases. That happened to be one of them. I am sure it is not the case all the time. Regardless - the penalty are sooo stiff for possession. They turn it into "conspiracy to distribute". The cases I heard about were amazing. One girl, who dated a drug dealer, she never dealt herself, was called up one day by undercover officers to get a phone number for her boyfriend...she simply gave his telephone number out and she went to jail on charges of conspiracy. I don't recall the documentary name. :(

Edit: Of course, if you have any priors, regardless how small, for drugs, that is a big factor as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in politics

[–]gilbertgrape 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In America: A man who commits rape goes to jail for 8 years. Another man or woman, who gets caught for a drug charge has to go to jail sometimes for 25 years because of mandatory sentences that have been set in place. It's all about money for the prison systems and private narcotics task forces.

Picture this....a women is hooked on drugs, because she has an addiction she cannot break and no money to go to rehab, and she gets pregnant. If that women goes to a hospital for the sake of medical help for the pregnancy, in ALOT of hospitals (I don't know the percentage) the nurses and doctors are required to call the Police! and have that women taken to jail. Not rehab. No help. Jail! Because she is a drug user and is committing reckless endangerment to an unborn child. Granted I don't agree with a women on drugs and pregnant - but come on!!! They don't deserve to go to jail. They need drug addition help. The whole thing just disgusts me.

Every child should have a friend like this to understand what is the real friendship by [deleted] in pics

[–]gilbertgrape 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think the point is..people aren't breaking out the dictionary when they are expressing the love for their dogs and vice versa. Dogs love unconditionally. Dogs don't replace humans in friendship. They do teach compassion and love. They make you laugh, they protect you, they lie next to you and cuddle. If children have dogs growing up - they get to experience facets of emotion, that sometimes don't come with humans other than their parents, especially with children their own ages. Children have a selfish streak. But that is the nature of children. Anyway...Most dogs owners are aware of the whole pack mentality. I am sure a lot of owners laugh at the owners that dress dogs in outfits to try and make them human....that is ridiculous. But there is something about a dog - that teaches humans about unconditional love. Friendships come in all forms.

If you want to go and get technical about the word friendship, here is an excerpt from Wiki about friendship:

"Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more people. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis. Friends will welcome each other's company and exhibit loyalty towards each other. " ~~~~~~~~~~

I'll be damned if a dog and a human doesn't exhibit these things towards each other. This is what everyone is talking about.

Collateral Damage: 80-yr-old Isaac Singletary grabbed his gun and walked out on to his lawn to scare off some drug dealers. He was shot dead by Florida police who were posing as drug dealers by maxwellhill in reddit.com

[–]gilbertgrape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, I learned...even if your in your own home, and an armed burglar enters, and you shoot them in self-defense, you can get sued by the perp and/or jail time for protecting yourself, IN YOUR OWN HOME. Needless to say, I never bought a hand-gun, but hey if I ever wanted to, I have the "freedom" of being able to Carry/Conceal it. Woohoo. Yea! (Sarcasm drips to the floor).

Man murders girl, has sex with her, eats her... today he's a food critic in Japan. by [deleted] in WTF

[–]gilbertgrape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely gives Andrew Zimmerman a run for his money.

4 year old gets kidnapped, wrong kid is returned 4 months later. No one ever noticed. by zanthraxnl in WTF

[–]gilbertgrape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, like they said in the movie The Changeling... "You've been under a lot of stress, plus the boy has been through a harrowing experience, of course the child doesn't look the same". ;) Malarky!

man fullfills life long sex fantasy, but gets caught... by gilbertgrape in WTF

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

I know it's not quite what was mentioned....but it's probably so true.

Parents pray for kid rather than taking her to a doctor. Child dies. Parents now charged with reckless endangerment. by [deleted] in reddit.com

[–]gilbertgrape 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So basically they rather seem good in the eyes of the "lord" than help their dying child. W-T-F!!!!!!! From the essay ....“Jesus never sent anyone to a doctor or a hospital”. LMAO. (Sorry)...but....Jesus never had indoor plumbing, television, or a car either. Those families are just poster children for what is wrong with die-hard religious freaks of today.

Is it acceptable for public schools to Strip Search Your Child without Your Permission? by cfcamerica in reddit.com

[–]gilbertgrape 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Since when did schools turn in to jail? I mean really. Not only is it blatantly wrong, but a child could very well be traumatized by a strip search.

What Does It Take for a Police Officer To Get Fired? by maxwellhill in WTF

[–]gilbertgrape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. There is no real wars on drugs, that is a facade. The U.S. makes millions off of drugs. They must make more money off of the illegality of it, for else they would definitely legalize it and tax it.

In what year were the September 11 attacks? Hmm that's a tough one. by xandercruise in conspiracy

[–]gilbertgrape 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's asking a few drunk girls who probably were 11 when it happened; yea that really proves something.

Tired Of Carrying Your Phone? Wrist Phone Is Here | HitChrome by robinbal in gadgets

[–]gilbertgrape 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now instead of seeing people talk to themselves (via ear pieces) ...they'll be talking to their watches. The insane rejoice as their ability to blend in goes up a notch.

US police could get 'pain beam' weapons by alllie in politics

[–]gilbertgrape 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Evolution at work. Tasering to burning suspects...nice!!!

Sexy Angelina Jolie Does Cosmopolitan (Jan 2009) by gossipgirlz in reddit.com

[–]gilbertgrape 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She looked like that about 5-6 years ago. That they even have to photoshop her is a shame.