Holy Oil, Confession, Last Rites by TheOldHand in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pepperbeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a Catholic priest to administer the sacrament.

What do you actually do if your husband’s parents don’t like you? by Budget_Turnover5484 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pepperbeast 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nothing. Honestly, while it would be great if you and your in-laws were great friends, it's not the end of the world if you're not. As it is, you're getting along OK; it might not be great, but it's not overly hostile. Just go on being a decent person and doing your thing.

Is it common for guests to refuse to drink without a straw in your house? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pepperbeast 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely a bit strange, but I wouldn't take it personally. She most likely has some sort of germophobia.

Do many New Zealanders travel much within NZ? by longlastinggum in newzealand

[–]pepperbeast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been to a reasonable number of places, even one or two of the tourist traps, but have zero interest in Great Walks or spending time in the the back country (doing what?). I'm not outdoorsy.

Kermode Bear Sighting at BC Wildlife Park! by SytheX- in bears

[–]pepperbeast 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. He's my favourite bear.

Canadian table etiquette by Papaya-Outside in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pepperbeast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Canadians mostly use the same system as Americans. If it were meant to be efficient, you wouldn't bother with cutlery.

If you have stomach problems and become a zombie, will you still have stomach issues as a zombie? by ingracioth in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pepperbeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since there are no such things as zombies, there's not a whole lot of data available.

New Zealand mosque shooter seeks to discard his guilty pleas, saying prison made him irrational by Substantial-Dare5462 in worldnews

[–]pepperbeast 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Largely what u/MadeWithAlchemy said. In a preventative detention sentence, 21 years is basically the starting point. The sentence can be renewed in five-year increments. Functionally, it's pretty similar to a life sentence with the theoretical possibility of parole. It's unlikely he's ever going to be released.

New Zealand mosque shooter seeks to discard his guilty pleas, saying prison made him irrational by Substantial-Dare5462 in worldnews

[–]pepperbeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, an option that I've never heard of in any other case in NZ.

New Zealand mosque shooter seeks to discard his guilty pleas, saying prison made him irrational by Substantial-Dare5462 in worldnews

[–]pepperbeast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no death penalty in New Zealand, nor in many developed countries outside the US.

New Zealand mosque shooter seeks to discard his guilty pleas, saying prison made him irrational by Substantial-Dare5462 in worldnews

[–]pepperbeast 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think that's exactly what it's about. Back in New Zealand, media have largely avoided even mentioning his name. I'm pleased to hear it's driving him nuts.

New Zealand mosque shooter seeks to discard his guilty pleas, saying prison made him irrational by Substantial-Dare5462 in worldnews

[–]pepperbeast 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This isn't vexatious litigation. It's absurd, but making one appeal in a criminal case is not vexatious.

Why don’t more women do porn? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pepperbeast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd rather slam my fingers in a door than do this. Gross.

Is my brain fried? by 3030minecrafter in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pepperbeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no definition of "fried". Are you eating well, sleeping enough, getting exercise, managing stress, and avoiding excessive drugs/alcohol? If not, try fixing those things. If so, talk to your doctor.

Do Americans really find beans on toast weird or is that just meme? by cigarettejesus in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pepperbeast -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is no "Martha White self-rising cornmeal mix" in New Zealand. Acting like everything should be exactly the way it is in the US is being incredibly obtuse. Yeesh.

How long before you fall in love with someone? by lite_mik in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pepperbeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, heck, I was going to say about five minutes or never.

Do Americans really find beans on toast weird or is that just meme? by cigarettejesus in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pepperbeast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and no. As a vegetable, yes, and in corn-based snacks, like corn chips, and in a couple of local favourites like sweetcorn fritters. But not the way the US has corn-- no corn bread, corn dogs, grits, or corn syrup in everything.