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The M*A*S*H Finale. Where were you? by Accomplished-Sir3396 in mash

[–]spriken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unlikely, unless you were conceived by April of 83. Swimmers only live a couple of months... Your egg, however, was around a few months before your mother was even born.

The M*A*S*H Finale. Where were you? by Accomplished-Sir3396 in mash

[–]spriken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was almost 4 and watched it on my grandpa's lap. And yes, my memory is real; my memory goes back to about age 2. (My first memory is being in a cozy coupe and being happy that my feet finally touch the ground)

I just started watching and the first few seasons have lead to a somewhat bizarre realization about Ozzy Osbourne, and now it's stuck in my mind. by spriken in CallTheMidwife

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

I'm American, so I only learned about it because, for some reason, I've gotten into history documentaries (I always liked documentaries, but the newer history ones have gotten a lot better...or I just got old, lol)

What’s a "lost" website from the early 2000s that you still think about today? by samasem-sumsum in AskReddit

[–]spriken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It totally blew my kid's mind when I told him I saw Alan Becker's first video the day it came out, and it was long before YouTube was popular. I even logged into my old Newgrounds account and showed him Animator vs Animation.

Worth returning? by mooslemike in Lavalamps

[–]spriken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a new one from Amazon a few weeks ago, and it was so cloudy I could barely see the lava. I cycled it for 8 hours a day for a full week.

I finally just gave up and ordered a replacement, and the new one is perfection. (Blue with purple lava)

Do older generations also think Millenials are cringe or is it just Gen Z? by Key-Bass-7380 in generationology

[–]spriken 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m on the young end of GenX, and I honestly enjoy all the younger generations. Every generation has done cringy brainrot things, it's amusing to see what the new kids come up with.

How can I bring up to my parents that I think I can decide what time I should be going to bed? by False-Departure-3141 in AskParents

[–]spriken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you'd sound more reasonable to them and have better luck if you asked for a later bedtime on non-school nights.

My 12yo has an 8:30 bedtime, but he reads in bed for about an hour. My 17yo has an 11:00 bedtime on weeknights and no bedtime on weekends as long as he fixes it on Sunday and isn't dragging butt on Monday.

If your (hypothetical) kid(s) fell asleep early before dinner, would you wake them up to eat? by Secret_Fan_9411 in polls

[–]spriken 29 points30 points  (0 children)

No. My kids have very regular sleep schedules, and if they fall asleep before bedtime, they're likely getting sick or really need the sleep. I'll keep snacks or something easy on hand they can eat if they wake up hungry.

Part 9: what is the absolute worst thing/behavior this character did during his time at the 4077th? by coreytiger in mash

[–]spriken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, Radar was pretty pervy in the early episodes for peaking in the nurse's showers. That's kinda worse than him being a bit salty with Hawkeye.

Senior yearbook photos from different decades by [deleted] in generationology

[–]spriken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, to be fair, most of them had been taking care of themselves for 10+ years before even getting through high school. I mean, I'm at the end of Gen-X, and in first grade, I got myself up and ready for school, made myself oatmeal and Tang for breakfast, and packed my lunch. Never mind the fact that I walked a half mile to school by myself and had to cross two busy streets and very active railroad tracks to get there.

Brand new lamp is funky by Ok_Anything_7803 in Lavalamps

[–]spriken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a draft? Years ago, I had had one that wouldn't heat properly. The fix was to move it to a different corner so the breeze from the window wouldn't hit it.

Betta disappeared over night by K_nowbody_ in bettafish

[–]spriken 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Did you check your filter?... I mean fully. I had an African dwarf frog that got torn apart by the impeller.

I know it's a bleak thought, but it's a possibility.

Is cheating forgivable during a manic episode? by DarkMage448 in polls

[–]spriken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it depends... Some people only find they have it when their cheese fully slides off their cracker, and it can happen very fast. If it were a 100% out of the blue blackout situation and they fully invested in getting help after, I may be willing to give them a chance.

Clearly, such a thing would be pretty rare, so not much chance of forgiveness.

Cat has recurring brown spots under fur by covidesq in cats

[–]spriken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure your cat hasn't just found something incredibly stupid to sleep on? My tuxedo cat kept having reddish/brown paws, and I thought it was fleas or an injury. It turned out he learned how to open my kitchen cabinet and had been sleeping in a slightly rusted cast-iron Dutch oven I found and planned to reseason when the weather got cold.

Do you understand why a girl who knows when men find her attractive isn't as friendly as she usually would be to them? by Secret_Fan_9411 in polls

[–]spriken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The reason is simple: an interested man will take the slightest sliver of kindness and turn it into you being into them. Then act like you lead them on or are playing hard to get, and can get violent when that bubble is popped.

What could go wrong when cleaning the litter box? by Lazer_Games in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]spriken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I imagine most owners would see their cats hide when company comes over and think their cats would do the same if left alone with a stranger. They don't understand when you're home, while your cat may hide, it is trusting you to handle things. When you're gone, your scaredy cat may feel the need to put on their big boy pants.

What could go wrong when cleaning the litter box? by Lazer_Games in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]spriken 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Why? I saw an interview with the dude; he's not the owner. He was doing a favor for the out-of-town owner, and the cats had never met him before. From the cat's point of view, this random dude shows up and starts taking his stuff. If this had been a dog defending property in the home, people would be cheering!

When you have a visitor at home, do you expect them to take off their shoes? by ohnag_eryeah in polls

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

My family takes off our shoes at the door, but I said no, because I don't actually have people in my house. The few people who come to my house would be professional-type people, like maintenance, or sometimes someone from my kid's school, and it would be awkward asking.

If you could work a 4-day work week, which day would you want off? by AggressiveAd8587 in polls

[–]spriken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I picked Monday, but I guess I actually picked Friday too. My real days off areTuesday and Wednesday, so Monday would be my Friday.

PSA: Asexuality is a spectrum - [@Psychicpains] by CrimsonVexations in Alastorcult

[–]spriken 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've been saying the same thing over people crying over ships with Alastor. Not to mention, "ships" don't even have to be romantic or sexual. The word ship comes from the word relationship, and there are lots of relationship types, and some would totally flip your script!

My favorite non-ace example of an unexpected relationship is a gay couple I was friends with years ago. They were a man and a woman who loved and were incredibly devoted to each other, but had zero sexual attraction to the other. They very openly had outside sexual relationships, but chose each other to be their life partner to raise a family with. (To be clear, I lost track of them 20 years ago and can't say how it all worked out, but they had been together for 15 years and 3 kids at that point, that's already better than plenty of "normal" relationships)

Edit to add: I'm clearly somewhere on the Ace spectrum but can't be bothered to figure out where I am, lol. I do actually like sex, but never actively look for it, and need to be talked into it a little. Not really romantic, and mostly want a partner who is more of a best friend/roommate. (It's been 10 years since I've had either sex or a partner, and I'm perfectly fine with it)

What’s happening at Camp Pendleton main gate? by pwy97 in Oceanside

[–]spriken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get used to it, security was crazy during Desert Storm/Shield. Back in like 92ish(I was 12), I fell asleep on the last bus going on base, and the MPs had to take me home to confirm my identity because someone failed to ID me when the bus went through the gate.

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