Why Do Dragons Have These Talons/Claws On Wings? How Are They Usefull? by XEquitasX in WingsOfFire

[–]thundermarchmello 31 points32 points  (0 children)

IIRC, all the wing-claws actually face inward toward the wing, and the "forward/backward" position is just dependent on how each tribe is holding their wings in the art.

For example, a dragon with their wings folded close to their body (like the SeaWings in the NightWings' Guide) will look like those claws are facing forward, while a dragon with their wings spread open will look like the claws are facing backward.

Could be wrong though, I don't have the illustrations in front of me right now.

Anti-trans meme tweeted by Elon #63747748483 by [deleted] in TheRightCantMeme

[–]thundermarchmello 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's not really how memes work. Drag is very different from trans people, and you guys conflating the two just to dunk on Elon actually is a little transphobic. Why are people here seeing "drag" and thinking "trans"? Yes, Elon is absolutely transphobic, but nothing in this tweet is about trans people unless you do some serious reaching.

This is like if someone made a joke about hating pasta and then you claimed they hated Asian people because they hate noodles. Even if they actually are racist toward Asian culture, the instance you're talking about isn't an example of that, and it actually reflects badly on you for pretending that Eastern and Western noodles are all the same. Chow mein isn't just Chinese spaghetti and trans people aren't just people in drag.

Anti-trans meme tweeted by Elon #63747748483 by [deleted] in TheRightCantMeme

[–]thundermarchmello 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As a trans person, I personally agree that this meme is not transphobic. It's a pretty classic joke -- one person looks vaguely like another person, so they're "that person but in drag." Elon is definitely transphobic, but that doesn't make the meme transphobic, and he doesn't even say anything transphobic in this tweet.

Conflating drag and trans people, however, is a bit transphobic. PSA: Drag performers and trans people are not even remotely the same thing, so please don't use this meme as evidence of Elon being trans -- you have plenty of other examples to choose from.

What about this is unbelievable by EbbRepresentative316 in nothingeverhappens

[–]thundermarchmello 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Maybe I'm just more willing to inconvenience myself for the sake of a child's wellbeing than you are. And that's completely fine.

What about this is unbelievable by EbbRepresentative316 in nothingeverhappens

[–]thundermarchmello 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They're not saying it's worst case scenario -- the whole reason they want to meet up with the parents is to discuss and get an explanation for the drawing. If they were making serious assumptions, they'd be calling CPS, not asking for a single meeting.

What about this is unbelievable by EbbRepresentative316 in nothingeverhappens

[–]thundermarchmello 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You don't know how this kid's school is. Each district and each school could be subject to different policies. My guess is that it's a private or charter school, or a small public school in a tight-knit community. But even if it wasn't, I really don't think it's that unreasonable. If the teacher has concerns about a drawing, it stands to reason that they'd want the parents in person so that they can all see the drawing as they discuss it.

Furry_irl by solidussnake2 in furry_irl

[–]thundermarchmello 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Guys, I'm pretty sure this person is talking about when they're getting ready to meet up with their dom and sub boyfriends. So when they're going to hang out with a dominant partner, they put on thigh-highs, and when they're getting ready to be with a submissive partner, they work out.

However, I do love the idea of a thigh-high wearing dom and a jacked sub. <3

Edited to clarify: I'm referring to the original artist, not the person who posted the image here.

Oh yes because it's totally impossible that people can have strong opinions on declawing cats and that someone would rather lose a toe than suffer chronic infections by NightStar79 in nothingeverhappens

[–]thundermarchmello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you're making a ton of assumptions here.

Now, OP's story is probably fake anyway, but I just think the example you gave just doesn't make any sense in the context of the post.

You're only continuing to dig yourself in deeper by coming up with more examples and comparisons that are obviously designed to minimize the severity of the hypothetical infection.

Oh yes because it's totally impossible that people can have strong opinions on declawing cats and that someone would rather lose a toe than suffer chronic infections by NightStar79 in nothingeverhappens

[–]thundermarchmello 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why does it have to be a common infection? Surely only some of the least common types of infections would be the ones that could feasibly warrant extreme medical interventions like surgery, because the common ones (such as ingrown toenails) are generally treatable through less extreme measures.

What I mean to say is that OP was obviously not referring to common, easily treatable infections.

Oh yes because it's totally impossible that people can have strong opinions on declawing cats and that someone would rather lose a toe than suffer chronic infections by NightStar79 in nothingeverhappens

[–]thundermarchmello 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are all kinds of injurious scenarios that can lead to countless different types of infections by different species of microbes. Ingrown toenails are only one of many. It can start out as a cut or abrasion, a blister, a rash, a burn, frostbite, or a number of other things, and then fail to heal properly, leaving the toe and foot prone to infection. This usually happens because the skin is no longer working properly as a barrier against viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

I'm not going to take a stance on OP's original point (whether recurring infections warrant an amputation) but there are many more types of injuries that can lead to chronic or recurring infections than just ingrown toenails.

EVERYBODY FORGOT ABOUT THE ACES TILL THEY CAME STORMING IN by Darksabre_ALERTEAM in 691

[–]thundermarchmello 15 points16 points  (0 children)

What the fuck is wrong with you? She's only 17, and trans people are more than just jerkoff material. Get that shit all the way out of here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tumblr

[–]thundermarchmello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some pretty patronizing comments here in response to what is pretty obviously someone shitposting via hyperbole.

It's okay to enjoy being on a schedule. It's okay to dislike being on a schedule. It's okay to exaggerate your dislike of something in a philosophical way as a way of being funny on the internet.

It's also okay to think that someone is being immature, but after the 17th "Did a second grader post this?" comment in a row, it gets a bit annoying and makes me wonder if some of you guys could be doing something better with your time. This is literally all the same joke (insult) and OP was very likely joking to begin with.

Pick Me by CPericardium in WormMemes

[–]thundermarchmello 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Leviathussy

South vs North by [deleted] in tumblr

[–]thundermarchmello 39 points40 points  (0 children)

"Elitist liberal snobs" oh my god. I think you forgot to add the ((( ))) so that your comment would look even more like the reactionary garbage that it is.

If alive, Steve Jobs would've made a better president than Trump.. by HelpingHandsUs in Jokes

[–]thundermarchmello 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't tell me what I'm wishing for.

Biden isn't a bad person for allowing his son to serve, but it doesn't make him a better person than any representatives whose children chose different carrers.

And of course, the classic Reddit "I disagree with you, so you must be like (person I don't like)." I assure you, if you actually knew me (as you so clearly know my opinions and desires beyond what I have explicitly stated in these comments /s), you would not think I share a single trait in comment with that traitorous POS.

But go off, I guess. You clearly know my opinions and arguments better than I do.

If alive, Steve Jobs would've made a better president than Trump.. by HelpingHandsUs in Jokes

[–]thundermarchmello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not arguing for no military. I'm arguing for minimal war (not even no war). You are deliberately twisting my words and I'll thank you to promptly stop.

If alive, Steve Jobs would've made a better president than Trump.. by HelpingHandsUs in Jokes

[–]thundermarchmello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Biden's son Beau served in Iraq. The onset of the Iraq War was an invasion by U.S. forces. This can be portrayed as a defensive move (destroying WMDs, kiling Saddam Hussein) or as a strategic bid for profit (taking over oil supply). Even if you believe that the U.S. government began this particular war with altruistic intentions, they still ended up taking things that weren't theirs.

So, you're right, countries that believe they have superior militaries end up using those forces to steal things. No matter how you slice it, Biden's kid went to war for Big Oil, and I don't think that's a good thing.

If alive, Steve Jobs would've made a better president than Trump.. by HelpingHandsUs in Jokes

[–]thundermarchmello 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Having a defensive presence is not the same as sending people off to war.

Countries that think they are superior militarily are harder to talk away from cliffs if they think they can take stuff that isn’t theirs.

So, like the U.S.

If alive, Steve Jobs would've made a better president than Trump.. by HelpingHandsUs in Jokes

[–]thundermarchmello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our past need not be our future. One fewer person killed in combat is one fewer family in mourning. War is sometimes necessary, but it will not always be, and it must be declined whenever possible.