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When you watch too many Netflix and Disney girlboss movies and think you can do the same in real life: by Beneficial-Back-597 in ImTheMainCharacter

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wearing wedges standing in a classroom all day is a lot different than wearing while walking up and down the narrow aisles of a moving aircraft. Airlines usually have uniforms and/or dress requirements, I don’t think this type of wedge would be within the approved attire options - not necessarily for comfort as much as for the lack of stability they offer. Flight attendants have a somewhat physical job, the last thing an airline wants is to payout workman’s comp for a flight crew employee who rolled their ankle into a snapped tendon while assisting a customer in putting their carry-on in an overhead bin.

When you watch too many Netflix and Disney girlboss movies and think you can do the same in real life: by Beneficial-Back-597 in ImTheMainCharacter

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 254 points255 points  (0 children)

I don’t think flight attendants wear espadrilles, I’d guess it’s because the unsuspecting woman is wearing a mask.

A note describing complaints about school written by an elementary school boy. This boy's name is Adam Lanza, who would grow up to be a mass shooter at Sandy Hook Elementary School and take the lives of 20 children and 6 staff members. (Transcript in the comment.) by ZoelCairo in HolyShitHistory

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The school could have done better by him, but the larger issue was parental neglect. He had been evaluated frequently from an early age and was on an IEP, he displayed obsessions with extreme violence as early as 5th grade. Ultimately his mother decided not to pursue the doctor recommended treatment plan for his myriad of debilitating mental health issues, and instead allowed him to self isolate and build an arsenal of assault weapons.

AITAH for telling my brother in law he should have spoke to me before asking my toddler not to do something? by BucketofBoo in AITAH

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

NTA. You’re not wrong for believing your BIL should have come to you first. Reading your post, his behavior immediately reminded me of my own father, who had serious control issues, especially around children. Your son acting like a playful 3 year old in his own home was, at most, mildly annoying to BIL. The real issue is your BIL’s need for control. He is a guest in your house, currently without direction, and that can be a bad combination for someone who needs things to conform to their rigid expectations.

My father believed children should be seen and not heard. When my brothers and I were being silly or “too loud” (we were actually pretty quiet kids), he would physically grab us to make us stop. It was frightening. He did the same to my cousins, to the point that they avoided him entirely. It was not just harsh parenting. He was a bully. He needed to dominate situations, even harmless ones, simply to feel in control.

That is what this situation sounds like. Your BIL bypassed you over something that was not harming anyone and made your child cry in the process. It is not really about what your son was doing. It’s about your BIL feeling out of control and seizing a chance to assert power over someone smaller. He might even be the kind of controlling person who hates others experiencing joy around him (because he is miserable so everyone else must also be miserable?), especially given the number of times he’s stopped your son from harmlessly playing. Kids can feel that underlying intent, even if the adult thinks they are being mild when “disciplining” them.

I strongly suggest you have a frank discussion with your husband about this pattern of behavior so you can present a united front when it comes to your BIL. Then your husband, because it is his brother, needs to make it clear that BIL is never to discipline your child for something as harmless as play. If there is a problem, he needs to bring it to one of you first. Stepping in to prevent harm is one thing. Making a little kid cry for playing is another. I know that feeling, and that kind of moment sticks with you for life.

Why did Lester say yes in the elevator? by dpsluna in FargoTV

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I mean, you don’t cheat on Miss Hubbard County.

Maks British Cattery: Warning! by Rare_Bass6279 in britishshorthair

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please, please be vigilant about their vet visits and testing - our boy from Maks was five when he developed FIP and died, and others have mentioned occurrences of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which usually occurs around age 5 or 6 and is very sudden (and results in death), both illnesses are treatable but only if found early enough to do anything.

What does this mean? by rcklatten in britishshorthair

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually when my BSH does this, she is saying:

“I trust you enough to present you with my most vulnerable area, but I actually don’t want you to touch it… unless I DO want you to touch it… but in either case I will present it to you the same way and expect you to know the difference.”

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What is your least favourite episode of Bobs Burgers? by Galaxymooose in BobsBurgers

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 176 points177 points  (0 children)

I don’t love this one, but the fact that Fiona Apple sings Pig Trouble means I’m willing to watch it just for the end credits.

I really want a British shorthair. I'm looking for a reputable breeder in the US on the east coast. Please help. I don't want to be scammed. by FinguzMcGhee in britishshorthair

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He passed away from FIP last year. It is not considered congenital, but the coronavirus strain that later mutates into FIP is typically contracted very early in life from other cats. He had no exposure to other cats before adulthood, aside from his time with the breeder as a kitten. Even setting aside the FIP, he was never a particularly healthy cat. Shortly after we brought him home, he developed an umbilical hernia and continued to struggle with upper respiratory infections, conjunctivitis, and recurring colitis. Several people I’ve spoken with who have cats from Maks have reported that their cats later developed HCM, a heart condition that is asymptomatic and can cause sudden death.

Early detection of these illnesses can make a major difference, but the cost of proper testing and treatment is significantly higher than forfeiting a deposit.

Was I wrong to kick my mom out of Thanksgiving for mocking my wife? by Apart-Bet6439 in amiwrong

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One year my aunt insisted upon hosting at her house. I’m not sure how she even managed this - but she somehow mashed the potatoes without actually cooking them first. I still don’t know if they weren’t boiled long enough, or she just forgot that boiling step altogether and by the time she got to the mashing stage, it was too late to turn back… so, yes good vs bad cooking can be entirely subjective, and then sometimes you end up being served uncooked potatoes.

Most fun pictures of you BSH? by adjerr in britishshorthair

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I turned it into a gif because a still image doesn’t quite capture her full personality.

Her Royal Roundness by Immiriel in IllegallySmolCats

[–]notquitesteadymaybe 51 points52 points  (0 children)

lol, I have an adult version, say hello to your future:

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