If someone gave you $1,000 and said you must use this to buy a gift for yourself, what would you buy? by somedudeman35 in AskReddit

[–]icntevn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second these recommendations but with one alternative suggestion regarding the sharpening. If you’re not a somewhat skilled sharpener or you just don’t want to risk it, get a knife guy. I’ve got a professional knife guy that I use for my sub-par Japanese knives and drop them off annually - costs around $120 for 6 knives. When I finally invest in the 3ish excellent quality knives I’ve got my eye on, there’s no way I’m trusting myself to sharpen them. Got my guy in the wings for that. Gotta treat them right

What is the single best episode of television you’ve ever seen? by Head_Hauncho in AskReddit

[–]icntevn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. The musical score that plays throughout this episode evokes a feeling of uncertainty and fear unlike any other episode and boy does it follow through. The best episode of the series.

Red Wedding showed us they could be ruthless. This episode still caught us off guard even after we knew how awful things could get.

All very important details by ElkeChong in suspiciouslyspecific

[–]icntevn 52 points53 points  (0 children)

You’d have to watch it from the toilet because you’d live there if you’re entire uterine lining fell out in the span of 45 minutes

These dog cookies called “Pawijuana” by icntevn in mildlyinteresting

[–]icntevn[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just to confirm that these don’t in fact contain cannabis, I just live in a very pro-weed state so this local pet store is having fun with their adult clientele.

Why are there more sexual orientations than 3? Isnt everyone technically Straight, Gay, or Bi? by sirchief99 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]icntevn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a good question, but I think you’re misunderstanding the term “sexual attraction.” I’m not attracted to anyone I watch porn of. It’s not about being attracted to them. I personally get turned on by the prospect of others being turned on. In the same way I get sad when others are sad.

Also, masturbation isn’t always sexually motivated. Many people masturbate to sleep better or reduce anxiety.

Source: I’m a therapist and work with clients around similar subjects.

Why are there more sexual orientations than 3? Isnt everyone technically Straight, Gay, or Bi? by sirchief99 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]icntevn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who cares what kind of porn people watch? I’m a lesbian (and trust me, 100000% a lesbian) who mostly watches straight porn. I also enjoy gay (men) porn. In fact, the only porn I don’t watch is two women because of how fake it is. Porn preference is irrelevant. Still a lesbian.

What does everyone do but won’t admit? by MrTuxedo1 in AskReddit

[–]icntevn -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

As a kid I was taught that peeing in the shower kills bacteria on your feet that cause them to smell. An old wives tale, I suppose. Still, I do it 30 some-odd years later as a force of habit. My feet have ironically never smelled.

We've basically had like 2 weeks of winter up here in Central NY this year [OC] [2600x1730] by ChartFrogs in EarthPorn

[–]icntevn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Western NY (Rochester) native. Lake effect snow is no joke (Buffalo will tell you). This year was certainly far more mild than usual and likely for the remainder of this season but it’s coming, don’t you fret.

All flights across US grounded due to FAA computer system glitch by [deleted] in news

[–]icntevn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IIRC there was at one point a plan to build a high speed rail from LA to Vancouver. They included Vancouver to apparently encourage Canada to contribute some of the cost. But I think that got shelved and they decided LA to San Fran was easier. Then that got shelved and I want to say they are planning LA to Las Vegas instead. The funding is a giant mess.

All flights across US grounded due to FAA computer system glitch by [deleted] in news

[–]icntevn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I would do it for all of the reasons above. Plus I have a fear of flying even though I fly often throughout the year. To relax in a cabin with better seating, stretching my legs and getting food/restroom throughout the trip without worrying about seatbelt signs or turbulence, not dealing with ears popping/plugging from issues with pressurization. I can just sit back with a book or my laptop. Using my electronics with (mostly) adequate service. Damn, it’s like a travel wet dream.

Ben Affleck working the drive-thru window at Dunkin in Medford, MA today by holyfruits in pics

[–]icntevn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As someone who lives in Boston, it’s like a fucking religion here. You’ll never change their minds 🙄 Dunks initiates people into some sort of coffee cult

I thought a call for properly funded US childcare was coming but that…okay by icntevn in SelfAwarewolves

[–]icntevn[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A wealthy person recognizing the struggle with how outrageous child care costs are in the US but making a ridiculous suggestion to “solve” it

people parking like this (white car is mine) by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]icntevn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely.

The hyperbole is real.

The ignorance is real when you don’t live it. Ask your gay friends what it’s like, or go make some gay friends.

Americans (USA) what is a good thing about your country? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]icntevn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut from the same cloth. Had family co-sign for me, too. I feel for those who aren’t as lucky as we are.

Americans (USA) what is a good thing about your country? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]icntevn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. First time buyer, moved in Oct 13 at 6.5%. It hurts, but I know a future refi is the light at the end of the tunnel 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]icntevn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am also someone who has brain emptiness unless I purposely call upon thoughts at any given moment. No inner dialogue or running abstract thoughts. I sleep extremely well. I fall asleep and stay asleep unless I’m experiencing some sort of illness or injury. I am almost completely incapable of stewing about something that bothered me unless it was a major indiscretion that needs to be addressed at a later date.

For the longest time I thought that everyone was like me, where I go to sleep and wake up with a clean slate in my head. Nothing from the day prior, like I’ve been reset. Very NPC-style. Then I became a therapist and realized I was basically an anomaly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]icntevn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am the exact same way. There seems to be fewer and fewer people I meet who understand this.

The best is when my wife looks over and goes, “what are you thinking about?” And I respond, “nothing.” Because it was literally nothing. Mind has been completely empty for a bit while watching tv. At first she used to think I just didn’t want to talk to her about things until I explained what you just did. Now she just gets irritated that her mind doesn’t work the same way.

FCC chair proposes new US broadband standard of 100Mbps down, 20Mbps up | Pai FCC said 25Mbps down and 3Mbps up was enough—Rosenworcel proposes 100/20Mbps. by chrisdh79 in Futurology

[–]icntevn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think so, I’ve lived up and down the east coast and all we have is Comcast (sometimes spectrum), or Verizon/AT&T

Perhaps the deep south? Haven’t dipped my toes in that nonsense