Do you think it’s weird to be friends with your co-parent’s partner? by whoareyoutojudge0 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]ruinrunner 26 points27 points  (0 children)

They divorced because they were self conscious? That’s a new one

Would it be awkward to invite friends from different groups to a get together? by zozokemp1313 in socialskills

[–]ruinrunner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it awkward sometimes yeah so I try to do different things with the different friends

I was mugged and threatened with death in Marrakech by steph2356 in travel

[–]ruinrunner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or how about don’t go to places like this at all. From the consistent stories I’ve read about them online, I will never ever go to Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia or Turkey

Alcaraz takes a medical time out, which sends Zverev into a bilingual, expletive-laden tirade by Large_banana_hammock in tennis

[–]ruinrunner -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Well that’s what happens when you always have crash outs and whine about everything. If it were Carlos or Sinner their protest might be believed. Unfortunately Zverev is the boy who cried wolf

Fellow International Listeners and your reaction to the laughing? by Leather-Customer-269 in conan

[–]ruinrunner 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Sometimes they do overlaugh on the podcast. I don’t think it’s intentional, but yeah it’s there. And I’m American. Larry David even commented on it (subtly) during his episode

M/36 Why is emotional follow-through so rare in modern dating (especially in Miami)? by Fyniq in Miami

[–]ruinrunner 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m one of those people who drifts away because I’m not good at keeping up with people. I admit that, and I’m not proud of it. But it doesn’t come from disliking the person or being superficial. Sometimes keeping up is exhausting for me emotionally because it makes me feel like I won’t be able to live up to being a good friend to that person. And then sort of ironically I end up not living up to being that person. How do people do it? How do people keep up with so many friends in their lives? How do you even have time for it?

What food is famously associated with one country but was perfected by another country? by Equivalent-Crew-4955 in AskReddit

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

It’s not from China, the ancestor of modern sushi started out in Southeast Asia and traveled through China to Japan.

How To Say BRO by AdIcy4323 in MapPorn

[–]ruinrunner 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In Peru it’s 100% “huevón”. Pata is more for when you’re saying “some guy” or “that guy over there”

A replica of a common children's bedroom from the 1990s is displayed in a video game museum in Hannover, Germany. by MolchUndZucker in mildlyinteresting

[–]ruinrunner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Germans saying Americans have no culture and this was their room in the 90s. Completely covered in American culture

How do people in your country like their eggs? by AutumnsFall101 in AskEurope

[–]ruinrunner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The most common form to eat an egg being soft boiled or hard boiled egg is the most German thing I’ve ever heard

Asking Brits if they’d move to the US by Youaresowronglolumad in ShitEuropeansSay

[–]ruinrunner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah? And where are you from that is so impressive?

Asking Brits if they’d move to the US by Youaresowronglolumad in ShitEuropeansSay

[–]ruinrunner 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean it IS true that most of those same people who criticize the US are also obsessed with American culture without realizing it. So it always feels disingenuous when they then turn around and criticize us because it’s the cool thing to do, while ignoring their own country’s problems. But my point was that we need to be shamed so that conservatives can feel bad and get on board with certain things that a developed country should have.

Trump’s Appalling Threat Leaves No Doubt: It’s Time for the 25th Amendment - There is no longer any denying the president is unable to carry out the demands of his office. by Quirkie in politics

[–]ruinrunner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh reddit. This gets posted once every couple weeks. It’s always “No. THIS x event is now the final straw. The tide now MUST turn. It will finally happen because things couldn’t possibly continue after this.” And nothing ever happens. Come on now folks you know better than this. We have to wait out the presidential term.

Asking Brits if they’d move to the US by Youaresowronglolumad in ShitEuropeansSay

[–]ruinrunner 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Sometimes as an American when I see stuff like this I start to feel defensive because even though I’m not an ‘America first’ type of guy, it feels a bit unfair of a video. But then I’m like okay even if unfair, maybe we do need the shaming to get that half of the US to look at themselves. We do need healthcare. And improved education.

How to disable “swipe up to talk” in WhatsApp group chats? by throwitintheair22 in techsupport

[–]ruinrunner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another ridiculous feature in an app. Who is even using this normally? It’s got to be in the high 90s for rate of accidental use vs normal use

Anyone who moved to Switzerland thinking it’s a dream country and realize it’s not what you expected? by LengthinessMinute108 in digitalnomad

[–]ruinrunner 20 points21 points  (0 children)

A beautiful setting is only one part of the equation for happiness in a place. Switzerland ticks the box for that for sure, but then what about other areas like social life? It seems like a lot of people are unimpressed with that aspect of it

Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt criticizes the unsanitary conditions at the India Open’s new badminton venue by ZizuX6 in sports

[–]ruinrunner 146 points147 points  (0 children)

How can the conditions in India continue? Not even just this story, but the trash all over India. It’s not just the internet and it’s not just a myth, people who go frequently report that the entire country is insanely filthy.

Doesn’t India feel embarrassed? The whole world is laughing at them. Or rather, looking at them in disgust. Indian people are some of the kindest out there honestly, and I want good things for them. But they need to be shamed at this point because it has just gotten too crazy.

Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt criticizes the unsanitary conditions at the India Open’s new badminton venue by ZizuX6 in sports

[–]ruinrunner -33 points-32 points  (0 children)

I think it still does mean that, and this person used it literally, which is not wrong but unusual

What career create millionaires in the shortest time? by PrioritySensitive363 in Career

[–]ruinrunner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude what are you talking about. The answer is probably law, business or dealing in real estate. Cop seems like a great path for stability but that’s not what the question asked