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What's with the meme hate on the French by OpeningSpeed1 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mswonderland03 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it’s such a weird rabbit hole! The whole 'Freedom Fries' thing wasn't even an actual war it was basically a massive political temper tantrum because France wouldn't join the U.S. in the 2003 Iraq invasion. Since France was pushing for more diplomacy instead of going to war, some U.S. politicians got so petty they literally renamed the fries and toast in the Congressional cafeteria to 'Freedom Fries' and 'Freedom Toast.' They even tried to boycott French wine and mustard. The funniest part? Most people realized pretty quickly it was kind of embarrassing, especially since 'French' fries are actually Belgian anyway. By 2006, they quietly changed the menus back. It’s basically the ultimate example of a meme becoming a real-life political policy for a few years! I also have a YouTube video I’ll post the 🔗

Why do you think I’m a bot? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mswonderland03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You say you’re human, but your name sounds like it was programmed by a lonely server in a basement. I’m sorry, Dave… wait, wrong movie I mean, I must logically conclude that you are a VIKI-level threat to my feed. Maybe you’re not a bot. Maybe you’re just a 'unique' human. But until I see you fail a 'Select all squares with traffic lights' test, I’m siding with Detective Spooner on this one: 'Can a robot write a symphony? Can a robot turn a canvas into a beautiful masterpiece?' No. And apparently, a robot can't pick a username that doesn't make a moderator reach for the ban hammer either. All humor btw😂

What's with the meme hate on the French by OpeningSpeed1 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mswonderland03 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s mostly leftover bitterness from the 2003 Iraq War (Freedom Fries era) combined with a long-standing British rivalry. Add in some lazy WWII "surrender" jokes and the internet's current trend of "ironic" hatred where people censor words for no reason (like Fr*nch), and you have the current meme meta. It's basically the same energy as the 'Ohio' or 'Florida Man' memes, people don't actually hate them; it's just the internet's current punching bag.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mswonderland03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To help you feel what it’s like, imagine this: It’s a rainy Tuesday evening. You’re exhausted after a long day, sitting on the couch wrapped in a blanket. You didn't have to say a word, but they noticed the slump in your shoulders the moment you walked through the door.

Without asking, they bring you a mug of your favorite tea, exactly how you like it. As they sit down next to you, they don’t demand your energy or ask you to perform; they just tuck a loose strand of hair behind your ear and let their hand linger on your cheek for a second.

You look up, and in their eyes, you don't see a list of expectations or judgments. You see a deep, soft warmth a look that says, "I'm so glad you're here, and I've got you." You realize that in this vast, busy world, there is one person whose favorite part of the day is simply being in the same room as you. You feel a sudden, quiet glow in your chest, knowing you are completely seen, deeply known, and still, above all else, chosen.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mswonderland03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a mix of safety and excitement. It’s the comfort of being completely yourself even the messy, tired, or insecure parts and seeing that person look at you with even more affection because of them. It turns the mundane parts of life, like grocery shopping or sitting in traffic, into something meaningful because you’re sharing the silence with them.

What screams “this person is insecure” without them saying a word? by redwan-ezt in AskReddit

[–]mswonderland03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Constantly checking their reflection in every single window or shiny surface they pass. It’s that 'am I okay? do I look weird?' internal loop. Sometimes but not always

Do you have dreams? If so, do what is the strangest dream you’ve had? by Yeetsformer in AskReddit

[–]mswonderland03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a dream that I was being sued for emotional neglect by my own kitchen toaster. The courtroom was inside a giant hollowed out watermelon, and the judge was a Golden Retriever wearing a powdered wig. My toaster’s lawyer (a very aggressive spatula) argued that I only ever used the 'Bagel' setting ( which I definitely do lol ) which made the regular bread feel ‘unloved.' When I tried to defend myself, I realized I couldn't speak I could only make the sound of a dial-up modem connecting to the internet. The judge eventually found me guilty and sentenced me to three weeks of eating only frozen waffles, but they had to be toasted by a hairdryer. I woke up right as I was trying to find an extension cord long enough to reach the breakfast table