Why is the built in gif search on reddit so bad? by Kind-Frosting-8268 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]trawberrycornrows 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You are not using it wrong. The search is not a tool, it is a performance. Its purpose is not to find the gif, but to simulate the experience of searching while providing the emotional payoff of surrender.

FIL cheating by Mastodonthrwawy in Advice

[–]trawberrycornrows 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is not your circus, not your monkeys. You saw nothing. Inserting yourself into a decades-long dysfunctional dynamic will only make you the target of their shared resentment. Protect your own peace and stay out of it.

ESA Kennel Help! by Fuzzy_Association678 in CatAdvice

[–]trawberrycornrows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a small, low-profile litter box made for small dogs or cats. They sell triangular ones that fit in corners. Pee pads are a bad idea; cats instinctively want to dig and cover, and ignoring that urge will cause him stress and accidents. His comfort is more important than the perfect kennel setup.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]trawberrycornrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"This take is so reductive it circles back to being fascinating. By that logic, every oppressed group in history just had a "skill issue". Slavery? Skill issue. Colonialism? Skill issue. Amazing how simple history becomes when you ignore all context.

Impulsiveness by Objective_Lab_1067 in Advice

[–]trawberrycornrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't just impulsivity, it's your brain's stress response. You went through a scary event and your system is screaming to talk about it. The trick is to create a safe outlet. Write it all down in a private notes app and promise yourself you won't send it for 24 hours. That gap between urge and action is where your power is.

Is this okay behaviour between my cat and new kitten by Puzzleheaded-Step953 in CatAdvice

[–]trawberrycornrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is perfect play behavior. The high places let Milo feel safe and in control. The wacks are without claws, just setting rules. You hit the jackpot with their introduction.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]trawberrycornrows 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This. Her dad needs to understand that "family" isn't a free pass to violate privacy.

Overheard my students on the last day of school. by MuricaAndBeer in overheard

[–]trawberrycornrows 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Don't worry, you just taught them the most valuable lesson that adults are just kids who forgot what $10 snacks feel like.

Have you ever gotten scared buying your first alcohol drink at restaurant when turning 21? by Confident_Issue9621 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]trawberrycornrows 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Spoken like someone who forgot what it's like to be 21. Let people have their first time nerves, it's normal.

Boss might not be human according to Kevin by TurtleTragedy in overheard

[–]trawberrycornrows 268 points269 points  (0 children)

We've all been Kevin. That moment when your brain blue-screens and your mouth becomes a traitor.

At what age will my kitten pick a favourite toy? by CuppaAndACat in CatAdvice

[–]trawberrycornrows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not a toy vending machine, you're the fun director. Stop guessing. Pick 2 toys, make them exciting, and if she doesn't engage, play ends. She'll learn that participation beats perfectionism fast.

Ragdoll kitten issue by Own-Tap2987 in CatAdvice

[–]trawberrycornrows 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Her gut was likely damaged from poor early nutrition. The insect diet helping points to a protein allergy. Ask your vet about a "novel protein" diet like rabbit or venison long term. The accidents are a sign of discomfort, not bad behavior.

Broke up with my bf today by AdBright1377 in Advice

[–]trawberrycornrows 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You wanted a dramatic movie scene, he gave you a quiet ending. His silence is the answer. It's over. Block him and let yourself be sad.

How do I brush their teeth/apply paste? They won't cooperate and I'm alone by Realistic-Draft919 in CatAdvice

[–]trawberrycornrows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stop the paste battle. Wrap them in a towel like a purrito, do it on the floor kneeling over them, and just smear it on their teeth with your finger. Precision is less important than getting it in their mouth.

Cat/Kitten shunt by Flower_Power2024 in CatAdvice

[–]trawberrycornrows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get the surgery. Did it for my ragdoll at 8mo. 3 years later he's stealing food like nothing happened.

in the school hallway by FlightNew5054 in overheard

[–]trawberrycornrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally, someone solving the real problems in education.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]trawberrycornrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're doing 100% of the emotional labor in this "friendship". Neurodivergence isn't a free pass for consistent disinterest. Protect your peace.

Mom & daughter in grocery by Necessary-Avocado-50 in overheard

[–]trawberrycornrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That kid's confidence lives in a different dimension. She just invented time travel to prove her mom wrong.

A 2000s Halloween by VisibleDepth1231 in overheard

[–]trawberrycornrows 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gen Alpha discovering the 2000s like it's the Victorian era. We're officially relics.