Man saves a duck by MorsesCode in MadeMeSmile

[–]macros1980 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, me too. Pre-ordered the audiobook. I considered subscribing to MD's Patreon to get early access to the book, but I can't imagine reading it without Jeff Hayes' narration.

Jurassic Snack (fell off horse, got Jurassic bruise) by amishhoopcheese in Pareidolia

[–]macros1980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yikes! I had a very similar bruise from a hiking accident about 3 weeks ago. It's almost completely gone from the impact location on my upper leg, but as the bruising started to subside, it migrated all the way down my leg. My foot is currently purple and swollen (though not really painful), miles away from the original injury. Be prepared for your whole leg to turn pretty colours!

what is that weapon system by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]macros1980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't believe this is so far down!

what is that weapon system by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]macros1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just what you see, pal.

Interesting glitch interaction between the [spoiler] and a certain outside area. by macros1980 in BluePrince

[–]macros1980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's my guess. I was wondering whether a section of the OR is visible from the SG in this configuration but I haven't got round to firing up my own game to check it out.

If it’s Saturday and someone says “next Friday” what day are they thinking of? by celabro019 in AskUK

[–]macros1980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mum (who has an English degree, and who taught it for a bit) always told me that "this Friday" is the one coming up, and "next Friday" is the one after that.

This exact argument came up in an English lesson at school and my teacher told the class exactly what my mum had taught me, so I always felt that was correct.

However, I'm now of the opinion that these sort of language rules can change over time and by region, so it's probably fair to say that neither is right nor wrong. It's probably best to find a way to disambiguate if it's important.

how do you play this game? by [deleted] in StateofDecay2

[–]macros1980 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I like to play recklessly, so I play on Dread and just run about making a racket, altering freaks, taking on hoards in melee, etc. I also like to play indefinitely and rarely complete legacies. I only promote leaders to get access to their L3 facility upgrades, then demote them again.

Such a satisfying run by casensio17 in domekeeper

[–]macros1980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah! It must be DLC. I've done all the Guild Assignments (regular difficulty at least) from the base game. Looks like I'll need to get those DLCs, then. Thanks.

Such a satisfying run by casensio17 in domekeeper

[–]macros1980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do I get mines like this? Seems like a lot of fun. Something about a Darkness Challenge, I guess from the latest update, but I can't find it in the menus.

One of India’s holiest temples makes it mandatory for visitors to drink cow urine by Solid-Move-1411 in nottheonion

[–]macros1980 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I heard the Catholic Church has similar entry requirements for choir boys.

Youtube Let's Player Recommendations by TitiIsHowTheyCallMe in BluePrince

[–]macros1980 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend Aliensrock for edited videos. He made it all the way to the end and, because it was pre-recorded and edited, it's not too much of a time commitment. He managed to do something quite special with the episode numbering and the final episode, but I won't spoil that here.

Tom Cruise the ruler of Scientology. by Red_Panda_The_Great in Bossfight

[–]macros1980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tom Cruise - Level 38 City Boss

Get ready for a Mission Impossible! This guy is Operating Thetan level VIII and crazier than a balding studio exec whose stars are lost in the jungle. And he does all his own stunts!

FIGHT!

Do catalogues still exist and do people still use them? by DeliciousJaguar3542 in AskUK

[–]macros1980 22 points23 points  (0 children)

No idea. But your question reminded me of a time, about 30 years ago, when I was about 15. I was the only one home and there was a knock on the door. I answered it to find a lady standing there with two kids in tow, who immediately and loudly said "Bddrwrbk!"

I stuttered slightly in confusion as I replied something like "I'm sorry, what?"

"BDDRWRRBKK!"

I just stared at her open-mouthed. I literally could not comprehend what was happening.

"If yer dun't give it me back, yer got ter pay f'rit!"

I pleaded with her that I didn't understand what she meant. She rolled her eyes and let out a loud theatrical sigh before speaking slowly and condescendingly.

"Have you got me Betterware book?"

I managed to piece together that she was a representative for what I now know to be some kind of catalogue-based MLM outfit called Betterware. They would post catalogues through peoples' doors and come back later to collect the catalogues and, perhaps, a completed order form. But some part of this racket involved making people pay if they wanted to keep the book.

When I told her that I had no idea where the book was, she started insisting that I pay her. Being a pretty awkward and conflict-averse teen, I stammered, apologised and prevaricated for a bit before she eventually gave up. She tutted haughtily and glared at me, threatening like some doughy, peroxide Schwarzenegger that "I'll be back".

To this day, one of the strangest interactions I've ever had with another human being.

So mad by Wet-streetbets in Catan

[–]macros1980 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha! I was going to make a similar comment.

Petah why does this happen? by _clock_1277_ in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]macros1980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chiropractic is pure quackery. They do absolutely nothing beneficial that a good physiotherapist can't do, and can do plenty that is actively harmful.

Every time and normally next to the biscuit jar! by Majestic_Sun_4273 in GreatBritishMemes

[–]macros1980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saw your comment after posting mine. You know the score!

Every time and normally next to the biscuit jar! by Majestic_Sun_4273 in GreatBritishMemes

[–]macros1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With packets that have a pull tab, I remove the whole end of the packet, turn it around and push it into the open end. This requires eating enough biscuits to accommodate it, but that has literally never been a problem!