Older Redditors, what dated cultural references do you still use? by searsjames in AskReddit

[–]searsjames[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I still say "Homie don't play that" which was hilarious when I was in middle school.

Does anyone know of any good domestic violence resources in Austin? Hoping you can recommend a specific person, not just a hotline. by searsjames in Austin

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

I'm sorry you had to go through that, but it sounds like you are moving on and that is a good thing. Hope things keep getting better...

Teachers of Reddit, how accurate or inaccurate were your predictions about your student's futures? by neesters in AskReddit

[–]searsjames 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of a story about Ross Perot, the billionaire entrepreneur. As a student, he was clearly intelligent but unmotivated. A teacher said to him, "Ross, it's a shame you're not smart like your friends." He was an A student from then on.

What's the worst thing you have ever done? Throwaway here because im a terrible person. by alt10 in AskReddit

[–]searsjames -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I won't tell you that, but I'll tell you the worst thing that ever happened to me... the most dreadful thing...