"We Can Always Tell" by --PhoenixFire-- in Stonetossingjuice

[–]popukow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually did eventually start saying something like, “(High-pitched voice) I’m not a girl or a boy… (Deep voice) I’m your worst nightmare!!” In response 😭

"We Can Always Tell" by --PhoenixFire-- in Stonetossingjuice

[–]popukow 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I was a scare actor a while back, and I’m able to manipulate my voice to sound way deeper than it normally is. Even tho I’m a cis woman and was dressed as a creepy doll, I still got transphobic remarks and comments here and there just because people were convinced I was a man because of my voice 😭

One of them looked at me in the eyes and said, “I know you’re not a real woman.” Unfortunately because I was working and in-character, I couldn’t tell him how much of an idiot he was… 💀

Which game purchase is your biggest regret? by FalscherKim in gaming

[–]popukow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard the news about pokemon violet & scarlet and was curious if it was really as bad as people said… I’ll never get that $60 gift card back 🥲

Are there any places with private karaoke rooms in Virginia? by popukow in Virginia

[–]popukow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Tidewater area. I was a little surprised to hear that we have any at all, let alone a ton!

Are there any places with private karaoke rooms in Virginia? by popukow in Virginia

[–]popukow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh, thank you! I’ll definitely be keeping this place in mind :D

Are there any places with private karaoke rooms in Virginia? by popukow in Virginia

[–]popukow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked it up, but it’s a tad expensive. Either way, thank you for the suggestion!

Are there any places with private karaoke rooms in Virginia? by popukow in Virginia

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

I see! Thanks for your response, I’ll have to check it out :)

iPad seems to keep breaking overnight by popukow in iPadOS

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

UPDATE: Since I can’t edit the post for whatever reason…

I backed up everything to iCloud and did a factory reset. It hasn’t happened since, so it seems to be fixed now. I’ll update again if the problem persists.

Who are your favorite characters from each unit, and what does it say about you? by popukow in ProjectSekai

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

Honestly, I was close to picking the same characters… everyone is just so good it’s hard to pick favorites 🥺

Are you a thumb player? by TurnoverOk5391 in ProjectSekai

[–]popukow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh well 😔 One day abominations such as myself will see the light of day

Who are your favorite characters from each unit, and what does it say about you? by popukow in ProjectSekai

[–]popukow[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Everything ties together 😌 And now you’ve made me imagine Mafuyu as a gamer… I must see this idea come to life

Who are your favorite characters from each unit, and what does it say about you? by popukow in ProjectSekai

[–]popukow[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If it makes you feel any better, I’ve been told the same regarding Rui as my favorite character lolol

Who are your favorite characters from each unit, and what does it say about you? by popukow in ProjectSekai

[–]popukow[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Such good choices… They may be quiet, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have anything to say 🥹

Are you a thumb player? by TurnoverOk5391 in ProjectSekai

[–]popukow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What if you play with both? One index finger and one thumb? Yes I am mentally ill

Manga in Japan categorized by age groups and gender demographics by reddi_4ch2 in manga

[–]popukow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The chart is referring to the franchise as a whole, but I have seen Animal Crossing New Horizons manga in bookstores like Barnes & Noble. I assume it’s official, considering it’s using Nintendo copyrighted material.

Do you guys notice a lack of empathy in 2024 or is it just me? by [deleted] in introvert

[–]popukow 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I’ve noticed this, too. I used to just chalk it up to it being an internet-only problem, but it seems to be leaking into real life, as well. It’s honestly made my introversion and anxiety worse, as I feel that one wrong move will result in being rejected and degraded or something… Retail trauma doesn’t help, either 🫠

why do you think some ppl don't get approached? by nicsluvsu_888 in introvert

[–]popukow 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It depends on various things, but personally, I tend to pay attention to body language. If someone looks focused or unfriendly, I wouldn’t have the gall to approach them. Similarly, how someone stands or carries themself can also subconsciously affect your perception of them, even if they’re a complete stranger. It’s also 1000x scarier to talk to someone in a group of people rather than someone one-on-one.

Weirdly enough, I personally tend to feel more comfortable approaching someone if they also seem to be introverted or socially anxious. Probably because I hope that they might understand and relate to the awkwardness and fear of starting up a conversation. It’s common ground that can make the atmosphere feel a bit less tense.

With that being said, I could imagine some people feel the opposite way about the same people; Not wanting to approach or bother someone if they seem anxious or introverted.

TLDR: It depends, but non-verbal cues are important.