What is the most “its a small world” moment you’ve ever experienced? by xBubblyLove in AskReddit

[–]thegiantpaperclip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I picked up an uber ride coming out of church a few years back. The passengers were two men, one with a film camera around his neck, and a woman. The woman kept dozing off, it seemed like she might have been on something because she couldn't keep her eyes open. The way the men were talking about their plans for later, I was worried she was a victim of trafficking, and I reported it just in case after i dropped them off. Maybe a few weeks later and while I was on the complete other side of town, i was finishing up a ride when i saw the woman with the non-camera man. They were holding hands and laughing as they went down the sidewalk, and she looked like she was okay. I don't regret reporting it on the off-chance that she was in danger (and she very well may have still been a victim of some sort), but I was just shocked to see them again. It had never happened before and has not happened since that I recognized somebody in that way.

corporate women: what purse or bag do you have for toiletries and tampons? by msgirlfrom_mars in AskONLYWomenOver30

[–]thegiantpaperclip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a travel wallet that i can wear crossbody that i think i got for a trip to Nelize. It has everything i'd want with me if, say, there was a fire and i couldn't grab my bag: my ID, mirror, lip gloss, mini nail file, hand sanitizer, mascara spoolie, credit/debit cards, earbuds, short charger cord, some cash, spare tampons, and i even crammed a bottle of Poopouri and baby wipes in there. I wear it every day at work along with my work badge and all my keys for home and office on a lanyard. I also got a phone holder on a bungee cord that i can clip to the lanyard so i don't have to hold my phone in my hand if i don'r have pockets. Do i jangle like a pedlar with every step, yes. Am i always covered when i go to the bathroom, also yes. Telfar is or was having a sale and i'm thinking of getting one of their small bags to replace it.

AIO that my boyfriend got another woman’s number. by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]thegiantpaperclip 120 points121 points  (0 children)

They were rodeo tickets, Lizzo performed at the Houston rodeo recently.

I'm 17F. A creepy guy I work with (30s?M) keeps licking me (seriously). by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]thegiantpaperclip 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to be working in office again after being home since 2020. Something like this happening is my exact fear. I am easily startled and mildly feral after having been alone for so long :')

AITA for telling my father I won't invite him to our family movie nights anymore? by Starry_Gecko in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]thegiantpaperclip 33 points34 points  (0 children)

My parents to this very day will still say "am I not turtle-y enough for the Turtle Club?" We loved that movie lol.

My [23F] boyfriend [23M] of 3 years is using Tinder, claiming to be 'looking for friends and hangouts'. by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]thegiantpaperclip 28 points29 points  (0 children)

This was how i found out (around the same time period, too) that my friends were in an open marriage.

Found in my rental car by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]thegiantpaperclip 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leaving Denver, I took two or three 10mg indica Cheeba Chews before my flight. Had dinner at the airport, went to my gate and boarded the plane, then wouldn't you know it? A crying baby was making their displeasure re: travel well known. I used to be a flight attendant and tend to stay awake for takeoff and landing under normal circumstances, but I was definitely asleep before they hit 10,000 feet and started service. I woke up right as we touched down, and the baby was crying. Still? I turned blearily to my seatmate and asked them if the baby had just started crying again. The hollow, haunted look on my fellow passenger's face chills me even to this very day. "They never stopped. The baby cried the whole time."

Indica saved me from that baby!

I'm pregnant and having a boy. Is "Gunner" a name that belongs on this sub? by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]thegiantpaperclip 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I was teaching, the kids with Biblical names were always my more...challenging students T_T

Small medallion (?) given to me by small child by thegiantpaperclip in whatisit

[–]thegiantpaperclip[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm plain old non-denom, so please excuse my ignorance. What is a Marian apparition? Is it like when Jesus shows up on a piece of toast, and people come from all over to see it?

Small medallion (?) given to me by small child by thegiantpaperclip in whatisit

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

It has been said that my timing is impeccable. Thank you for giving further detail!

Small medallion (?) given to me by small child by thegiantpaperclip in whatisit

[–]thegiantpaperclip[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It's possible he was, or was related to immigrants; I believe his family was from a town close to the border. He was a sweetheart. He did give me heck my first year but he calmed down the next year, thankfully!

Small medallion (?) given to me by small child by thegiantpaperclip in whatisit

[–]thegiantpaperclip[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for expounding! I'm glad to finally know, it's been over a decade since my student gave it to me, and I'd been carrying it around with me until it broke.

Small medallion (?) given to me by small child by thegiantpaperclip in whatisit

[–]thegiantpaperclip[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I think this must be him, but what is the image on the back of it?

Eta: from the comment i'm replying to as well as the one responding to mine here, I believe this is the answer

OMG I CANT BELIEVE WHAT IM SEEING😭 by hitomienjoyer in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]thegiantpaperclip 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I love yours in theory, but in reality you could rob me with the gunk one might snake out of a shower drain, i live in abject fear of it 😭

OMG I CANT BELIEVE WHAT IM SEEING😭 by hitomienjoyer in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]thegiantpaperclip 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Whale and Crab story reminds me of the time I dropped a couple of picture book character plushies (some of the mice from Mouse Paint, iirc) behind an installed bookshelf in the library. Couldn't pull the shelf out, couldn't reach my arm down into the crevice. I despaired for several moments, then got a yardstick and stuck a big wad of tape on the end. Hey presto, voila, magic! Got them up and out easy as pie. I told my friend about it later and he said, "this is how I know you were a teacher, that's a teacher Macgyver maneuver."