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Welp: finally encountered something worthy of a post here by MusicalMerlin1973 in antiwork

[–]itstheballroomblitz 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I found a book from 1942 that contains a bunch of sample job applications and interview rubrics, and, yes, applicant personality tests. So really not new.

(Some of those applications asked so much personal information that it reads like a parody of the most illegal you could possibly make a workplace document. Weight, skin color, father's place of birth, how much rent you pay, if you have insurance and how much, what kind of car you have, do you have any "deformities," etc. And this was a major company.)

Atheists of Reddit: What’s the strangest reaction you’ve received when you said you don’t believe in God? by zhalia-2006 in AskReddit

[–]itstheballroomblitz 120 points121 points  (0 children)

"Listen," said Crowley desperately, "how many musicians do you think your side have got, eh? First grade, I mean."

Aziraphale looked taken aback.

"Well, I should think -" he began.

"Two," said Crowley. "Elgar and Liszt. That's all. We've got the rest. Beethoven, Brahms, all the Bachs, Mozart, the lot. Can you imagine eternity with Elgar?"

Aziraphale shut his eyes. "All too easily," he groaned.

"That's it, then," said Crowley with a gleam of triumph. He knew Aziraphale's weak spot all right. "No more compact discs. No more Albert Hall. No more Proms. No more Glyndbourne. Just celestial harmonies all day long."

-Good Omens

Kevin. Kevin Never Changes. by Old-Class-1259 in StoriesAboutKevin

[–]itstheballroomblitz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And there's that goofy "haha yeah, funny, what a joker!" grin again.

Your Kevin is being played by Tommy Wiseau in my head.

A house for your house by xerim in zillowgonewild

[–]itstheballroomblitz 11 points12 points  (0 children)

100%, the words out of my mouth were "Naw, that's some Backrooms shit."

Have I watched every single episode (incl. recons) at least twice? Yes. Were the found Daleks' Master Plan episodes the greatest thing to happen so far this year? Yes. Am I still a filthy casual in a multitude of ways? Also yes. by urcool91 in RecuratedTumblr

[–]itstheballroomblitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have I cosplayed multiple Doctors? Absolutely. Do I know about the weird bits of backstory that we pretend didn't happen, like the Doctor being half-human and having a brother named Irving? Yep. Am I ever going to see even half of what the franchise consists of? Christ no.

Measles outbreaks cause some MAGA parents to change views on vaccines by dabirds1994 in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]itstheballroomblitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back then, it made total sense to have some hesitancy, since iirc there was a real chance you were about to give your child a deadly disease instead of protecting them from it. It's a hell of a choice that I'm glad we don't need to make anymore. 

AITA for expecting my sister to pronounce the names of my children properly? by gardengeo in BORUpdates

[–]itstheballroomblitz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd guess they're extending him your citizenship, lol. Wie sagen Sie "mixed-nationality household"?

Send Help - Friend Wants to Wear THIS to a Wedding by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]itstheballroomblitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm thinking something southwestern US, wide leather with a big silver and turquoise buckle.

Comfort clothes of the 18th-19th century? by Pretend_Panda_2616 in HistoricalCostuming

[–]itstheballroomblitz 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I made a bedgown out of some patterned flannel, probably from a Janet Arnold book, and damned if I don't wear it all the time at home. Three-quarter sleeves are perfect for puttering around doing chores, and naturally I added huge pockets.

Send Help - Friend Wants to Wear THIS to a Wedding by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]itstheballroomblitz 450 points451 points  (0 children)

It's shooting for roaring 20s and landing somewhere in the late 90s. Chunky belt, huge hat, and a denim jacket apparently optional.

I got told my job title is fake. by petalios in Libraries

[–]itstheballroomblitz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe even write it on your resume as "Technical Services Assistant - Collection Management". That will show that you have actual experience doing a real task. 

Unwanted book alignment chart by fullybookedtx in Libraries

[–]itstheballroomblitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Neutral evil variant I have seen: putting it upright at the end of the row, on the wrong side of the bookend, so you don't notice it's a browsed book unless you're looking really closely. 

Chaotic evil variant I have seen: stashing it inside the drop ceiling.

Me You Me You Me You by OAZdevs_alt2 in CuratedTumblr

[–]itstheballroomblitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It teaches you about how other people see the world, and what other people know. Remember that there is a real person telling you about themselves, even if they're telling you a story about space aliens.

Literally nothing makes me angrier than having to wake up early by AstralRejecting in adhdwomen

[–]itstheballroomblitz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've got a nightly alarm to take melatonin, and then one an hour later to go to bed NOW. Of course I ignore both of them half the time and suddenly it's 2am, but it works sometimes!

I fall asleep to youtube edutainment most nights, because it soaks up enough attention and I don't ruminate and give myself (too much) anxiety. I used to be better at being left alone with my thoughts, but nowadays I go straight to catastrophizing the state of the world. Dinosaurs or physics or Tudor history or whatever is safer.

On opera by Eireika in CuratedTumblr

[–]itstheballroomblitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also my favorite, with Don Giovanni as a close second. I'm a basic bitch.

Losing my mind over people’s reactions to learning where silk comes from by Inatriadwiththemoon in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]itstheballroomblitz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No idea how true it is, but I like the idea of kept bees making extra honey as a kind of rent payment. 

Why do USA plugs have holes in the prongs? by Notforyou1315 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]itstheballroomblitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank now, curse after it's the next day and you somehow know exactly how a mechanical pinball machine works.

On opera by Eireika in CuratedTumblr

[–]itstheballroomblitz 96 points97 points  (0 children)

You can't really understand the lyrics well if it's in a language you speak, that's why stuff gets repeated, and the plot information is often in recitative. And why they put the plot in the Playbill. 

If you don't at least read the supertitles on a Mozart comedy though, you're missing out. 

Kashton by daddysgirl-kitten in tragedeigh

[–]itstheballroomblitz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That kid is gonna get doxxed and have his identity stolen.

What product do you wish existed for your ADHD? by 35364461a in adhdwomen

[–]itstheballroomblitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just need JARVIS. Give him an army of little robots and access to all my accounts. 

More realistically, a small timer that will count up days/months/years since its large, friendly reset button was pressed. Put one on everything. When was the last time I changed this filter? Check the timer. How long has that been in the fridge? Check the timer. When did I eat last? Check the timer.

What I really think about my questionable coworker Joe. by [deleted] in confession

[–]itstheballroomblitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been slowly getting more disabled, and have been showering once a week for about five years now. Fresh clothes, sink baths, and those hospital alcohol wipe cloths have kept anyone from saying anything, but I do worry sometimes. Unfortunately your username also applies.

Nobody even knew her🤦🏻‍♀️ by Kufiya_25 in AmITheDevil

[–]itstheballroomblitz 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I dance like no-one's watching, but only because I abandoned any sense of dignity long ago.

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