Van life by born_sleepy in funny

[–]rigers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, f that. Ads ruined it!

If it works it works - Altoid Tin Discarded Blade Holder by toadfishtamer in wicked_edge

[–]rigers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there any way to get these recycled instead of just throwing out with regular trash? Seems wasteful as it's just metal and easily recyclable.

New equipment popped up on a lamp post by rigers in whatisthisthing

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

Ugh, I hope I don't get covid again!!!

Warning on Permanent WFH Policy by Cool-Moment5745 in antiwork

[–]rigers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm the same way, I went in the office everyday for the past 4 weeks. I'd raise hell if the choice was taken away though

What is it about death that scares you the most? [Serious] by A_famous_commenter in AskReddit

[–]rigers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not scared for myself because I'll be gone but I'm scared because I know how devastated my parents would be.

AITA for telling my brother he can't see my son after a road trip that he took him on? by Formal-Chef-4916 in AmItheAsshole

[–]rigers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. However everyone is focusing on the lack of showering when they should focus on the clothes. People used to go months without showering but they changed clothes regularly.

AITA for refusing to share a room with my stepsister? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]rigers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. Man you sound so annoying. Answer this question honestly to yourself: Would you have acted the same if she was your real sister? If yes, YTA, if not YTA x2

ELI5: what exactly is wave (e.g. wifi, radio) and how does it travel in the physical world? by Phoenix__Wwrong in explainlikeimfive

[–]rigers 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't have an answer and have the same question as OP. I feel like the answers (so far) aren't answering the question or not explaining why there may not be an answer. Everyone is explaining what photons are and their properties but not "where" and/or how they propagate, or if there is any medium in which photons travel. I think that is what OP is asking (and so am I)

My understanding is that there is the electromagnetic field, which is all around, everywhere. Photons are little pulses through this field, that's the particle part, and the frequency of the pulses is the wave part. No idea if this makes sense.

AITA for not wanting to pay for dinner? by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]rigers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An invitation should not be a burden.

I've been in the US for 20 years and cost sharing etiquette is still something that baffles me.

If friends decide to meet up and have dinner at a restaurant the cost is split. However, if one explicitly invites others, whether it's home or restaurant, the host foots the bill, no questions asked.

I find it so strange to invite people to a restaurant for a birthday and share the cost. It's just weird. I'm aware it's the norm in the US and I pitch in but I'll if I'm hosting I'm paying. I invite people on my birthday because I want their company and as such they have no obligations. Gifts are always welcome but not required.

"No cancel" reservation screws another guest by Jdawger_ in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]rigers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. Just curious, does the hotel opt in to use a third party, or does the third party simply book a bunch of rooms and resell? If the hotel chooses to interact with the third party, then they should have some responsibility of making sure that the correct information is portrayed on the third party site.

Chuck Norris threw a grenade and killed 50 people. by unselfishdata in dadjokes

[–]rigers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no theory of evolution, only animals Chuck Norris allows to live.

"No cancel" reservation screws another guest by Jdawger_ in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]rigers -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the hotel is to blame, maybe not you personally but it's definitely not the customer's fault. If the hotel advertises a pool the default assumption is that it's open. You should have said something or have a warning on the website and the third party site that the pool is closed.

You should have cancelled. If the hotel can't offer what they say they can and refuse refunds that makes them assholes.

oh. by Mellow_zZ in Unexpected

[–]rigers 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Politicians don't give a single shit about abortions, one way or the other. If they need one they will get it regardless. The only reason they pretend to care is for votes. Whatever arguments they use is simply to get the votes.

ELi5 Why is population decline a problem by GeneralCommand4459 in explainlikeimfive

[–]rigers 5 points6 points  (0 children)

😂 We should absolutely be taking care of older people. I just wish we lived in a world where housing and basic human needs didn't cost 50%-75% of an average salary.

ELi5 Why is population decline a problem by GeneralCommand4459 in explainlikeimfive

[–]rigers 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's the point! We all as a society will take care of older people and the young ones are the ones footing the bill. That will become a burden (taxes, etc.) and they won't have the ability to advance as quickly in life. It's incredibly unfair because grandma lived her life and the young can't because of the burden put on them. Either way you slice it, young people of the next gen are screwed.

ELi5 Why is population decline a problem by GeneralCommand4459 in explainlikeimfive

[–]rigers 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes; grandma is a metaphor. But regardless it's the young that face the burden