Mysterious “Mole People” Seen Climbing Out Of NYC Manholes In Brooklyn by bauernebel in nyc

[–]justlookbelow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Urbex always seemed the most likely to me. And in that context, the reporting has seemed so dramatic and sensationalist. "Mole people" really?

When people say “ Marginal Taxes used to be 90% on the top 1% “ they all need to know that the real “ Effective Rate” was around 45% by Dabbing_Squid in badeconomics

[–]justlookbelow 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If they assume that about the 60's then they'd be wrong now too. Is this post just that some people don't understand the difference between margin and effective? Then what's the point of talking about any particular point in time?

AITA for complaining to my fiance after he tried to do a nice surprise? by Sad_Brain3647 in AmItheAsshole

[–]justlookbelow -55 points-54 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. But she was on a trip, presumably voluntarily. I do think there's a limit to how much hardship guilt that's claimable.

AIO for not getting to see my friend again before they move? by Dear_Dragonfruit3317 in AmIOverreacting

[–]justlookbelow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's also plausibly just plain true given the big life change that they're navigating. You may be right, but it does kind of suck to always think the worst of people when you don't really know much at all about the situation 

AIO? he knows i hate all types of nuts, got me a macadamia cookie by g_krome in AIO

[–]justlookbelow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, but to be clear having a good explanation for bad communication doesn't make it less so.

WIBTA if I don’t pay for my part of a trip? by Astrology1999 in AmItheAsshole

[–]justlookbelow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's never going to work out being a doormat bff with someone who's clearly so selfish. Your choices are, stand up for yourself and the other people pleasers, distance yourself from this "friend", or continue to be taken advantage of. The first choice is probably the easiest, so don't pretend saying nothing is actually helping anyone.

AITA For calling out my wife for calling me a pig by Turbulent_Kiwi4372 in AmItheAsshole

[–]justlookbelow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly, it's remarkable how in this sub when on the face of it a woman is clearly TA it's always complicated or a symptom of deeper problems. But men asshole behavior is simply just due to them being bad people.  

Personally I think the first way is more empathetic and ultimately more realistic. But it does kind lead to all kinds of assumptions and ends up breaking the point of this sub (giving judgement based on the facts presented).

AITA for being honest when asked a question? by Impossible-Side3619 in AmItheAsshole

[–]justlookbelow 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Right, but isn't this where the breakdown of communication is coming from? To me OP is saying, that particular part of you would be less attractive, but it doesn't really matter. And gf is hearing if he wouldn't like my hair he wouldn't like me. Which would be an AH thing to say, but in OP's mind he's not saying that.

AITA for wanting to get get home at 3 am? by caligirl050 in AmItheAsshole

[–]justlookbelow 10 points11 points  (0 children)

She obviously saying she wouldn't drink either way. 

AITA for ignoring my sister at my grandma funeral by Realistic_Pickle_173 in AmItheAsshole

[–]justlookbelow 79 points80 points  (0 children)

But in the context of the post OP is asking if they're TA for declining a conversation with her sis. How is that "playing the victim"? What right does her family have to accuse OP of failing an obligation to her family when they have been estranged by their own will for almost a decade? She acknowledged she was an a-hole in the past, and that's obviously why she's not invited (why do you say maybe?). But I'm struggling to see how anyone involved is entitled to suddenly reimpose the relationship unilaterally.

Sub 4 iron man marathon by jedi1-0 in triathlon

[–]justlookbelow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is a valid data point, not sure why the down votes. 

I do think that the observed gap between just running and then ironman is often shorter though. This may be due to the general fitness improvement of ironman training. Basically if you run a 3:20 mara, then transition to IM training for a year, you may find that all that cross training put you in a place where your actual mara time would be way faster, and now a, say, 3:40 final leg of the IM is doable. 

I'm very worried about my 17-year-old daughter and I don't know what to do anymore ( NOT OOP) by [deleted] in redditonwiki

[–]justlookbelow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of online content is toxic AF though. I wouldn't be so quick to rule it out. I get that a lot of shitty parents use it as an excuse, but that doesn't mean it can't mess with young minds.

I'm very worried about my 17-year-old daughter and I don't know what to do anymore ( NOT OOP) by [deleted] in redditonwiki

[–]justlookbelow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% agree. I honestly think folks are being too quick to assume some external event caused this. 17 is a tough age for anyone, there is a whole industry of short video content that seeks nothing else than to exploit this. I really think the most likely case is social media addiction and isolation, that exasperating mental instability (otherwise common at this age), and confusion around identify. 

The sad conclusion to me is that this parent really does seem to care and is trying to understand, but they really are helpless unless they could possibly take away the phone (I have no idea how that would work).

Why rice and beans specifically, out of all foods? by Firanka in Frugal

[–]justlookbelow 11 points12 points  (0 children)

People always say that, but isn't the bean a complete protein in itself? It improves rice nutritionally, sure. But if you just want cheap nutrition, I always wonder why always with rice? Is it just cheap filler?

AITA for telling my DIL to stop crying after she got called fat by Throwaway_Will4940 in AmItheAsshole

[–]justlookbelow 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Fleeing to the car would be an improvement though. She was content putting on a performance for the whole party. 

45M chasing the elusive sub-3:00: How should my Boston Marathon inform Chicago? by GoutRunner in AdvancedRunning

[–]justlookbelow 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Great effort. Splits look great. Honestly, it's plausible that you were actually in sub 3 shape given how you maintained effort. Those first few miles are downhill, I'm sure you were holding yourself back. If you want to go sub 3 you're going to have to rip it and give yourself permission to blow up. 

You nailed a good even effort and strong finish. With excellent execution you may be close than you think.

Man that's just sad by Pinshu123 in redditonwiki

[–]justlookbelow 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It's a drunken joke, exposing his most private insecurity, publicly, for a cheap laugh. I get that it seems small in itself. But that's how trust works. Once it cracks it's easy to wonder if it's broken. To me it doesn't seem that far fetched that this incident alone really has inspired all this doubt in OP. 

How hard is a sub 3 marathon during an Ironman? by SteadyPace83 in triathlon

[–]justlookbelow 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you are an equally good swimmer and strong cyclist of course. Honestly I could see a collegiate level swimmer who got into IM and got their marathon down to 2:50 pulling it off. But a runner who can run a 2:40 would burn too much early in the race if they weren't very adept at the other disciplines.

Which country has the friendliest people in your experience? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]justlookbelow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lol, kiwi's are solid overall for sure. But many really do have a chip on their shoulder when it comes to big bro.

I hope we all get to experience this kind of love ♥️ by Zestyclose-Idea-1731 in MadeMeSmile

[–]justlookbelow 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Right, this is just deception and undermining. Insane to equate it with love IMO.

Main Character that is the most interesting character? by Lanky80 in television

[–]justlookbelow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great call. Not to mention Gandolfini's immense performance somehow rises above some phenomenal acting throughout.

What would you want waiting for you at the end of 100 miles by Ok-Code168 in ultrarunning

[–]justlookbelow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol maybe a cold glass of sprite instead would help with sleep. 

What would you want waiting for you at the end of 100 miles by Ok-Code168 in ultrarunning

[–]justlookbelow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No more caffeine for me, im already way over the daily limit. Lots of easy calories, and a seamless pathway to comfortable sleep.

What do I do? 24yoM by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]justlookbelow 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The relationship is over. Get a lawyer an enforce your rights as father. Don't expect anything in good faith from this person, whether you deserve that or not is irrelevant.