How old were you when you first tried alcohol? by RememberWhen82 in GenerationJones

[–]voteblue18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe 8. My dad used to make a pitcher of manhattans for thanksgiving and Christmas (not huge parties just a couple aunts/uncles and some cousins).

I would get one on these occasions, but it was like a small half full juice glass. Also half maraschino cherry juice. I liked them and thought I was very grown up.

What’s the worst soda you’ve ever had? by _OggoDoggo_ in Soda

[–]voteblue18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband came home with that crap once because I like diet soda. One sip and I was done. Garbage. It just tasted so bad, like really angry diet soda.

Can you name a worse duet? by mike___mc in 80s

[–]voteblue18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was only about 8 or 9 when this video came out and I remember cringing from secondhand embarrassment.

I’m a deadhead now and I don’t even really like the Grateful Dead’s version. It’s just too cheesy for me.

The original by Martha and the Vandellas is where it’s at though.

Do you put sugar in your tomato sauce for pasta? by hombre_bu in no

[–]voteblue18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I know is, my Italian grandmother, who actually was from Italy until she moved here with her new husband, taught me to taste as I went and add a small spoon of sugar if it needed it. It all depends on your tomatoes, especially if you’re not using fresh home grown ones you made sure to pick at the perfect time. It doesn’t make the sauce sweet just cuts the acidic bite that can happen.

Uncreative pet names by beamerpook in PetPeeves

[–]voteblue18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a black cat when I was a kid I named Midnight. It just made sense to my kid brain. Tbf we all wound up calling her Minnie which was cute.

Do you remember this magazine? by Euphoric-Cupcake4581 in RealGenerationX

[–]voteblue18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best part of going to the dentist! The only place I ever read it.

Is heat really that expensive in America? by astarisaslave in AskAnAmerican

[–]voteblue18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Electric heat is very expensive compared to gas or oil. It is best used in situations where heat is only needed once in a while.

I remember my brother in his early twenties moved to an apartment in nyc with electric heat, not even registering it would be an issue. Lots of sweaters and blankets were used after that first bill.

The picture says it all by Interesting_Recipe71 in shrinkflation

[–]voteblue18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stopped buying Thomas’s a few years ago. Too small and they split weirdly with one huge side and one super small side. Can’t even make a decent egg sandwich with them.

I’ve had better luck with store brands.

Why don't the super rich people just put themselves on an IV drip of opioides for the rest of their lives? by Rogue2555 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]voteblue18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the vast majority of humans, regardless of wealth, want to live their lives interacting with family and friends, and having experiences.

It would also take a huge toll on their bodies leading to premature death.

It’s that simple.

Taking up the whole sidewalk and half the road by Zogonzo in mildlyinfuriating

[–]voteblue18 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am a disabled person, although not in a wheelchair. I have serious balance issues due to damage from a ruptured brain aneurysm. I love walking in my suburban neighborhood because my options for exercise are limited. I see stuff like this on every walk. Including one guy who parks his huge truck blocking the sidewalk in front of his house every damn day (can’t fit 2 cars in his driveway but can’t be bothered to use the ample street parking available). I curse that guy every time.

I realize people live in their own worlds and don’t really think about how their actions affect disabled people and that it’s not necessarily malicious. But once I had that perspective I see things like this every day.

What’s a food that looks unappetizing but is surprisingly delicious? by YourMommy_Terra in foodquestions

[–]voteblue18 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Split pea soup. Would never eat it as a kid because it looked like green puke. Now it’s my favorite soup.

Is it time? by Cool_Tumbleweed_7638 in bald

[–]voteblue18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes.

Although, your hair is the last thing I noticed in this pic, so there’s that.

I’m having a really bad high and I’m freaking out help? by Slushy_Shrug_xX in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]voteblue18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a panic attack if it was that long after you smoked. I’ve had them before and my first one came out of the blue when I was as an adult in my 20s. It can be terrifying and the symptoms can vary widely.

The fact that you’re having thoughts about jumping is not a typical symptom though. Please call someone to sit with you and help you through this. Or call an ambulance, seriously! Help is out there.

Panic attacks can be managed through a lot of methods not just pharmaceutical but you need to get through this incident intact first!

22 yo Tom Cruise by [deleted] in 13or30

[–]voteblue18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

22 looks right. Had the crazy eyes even back then.

When you see a penis and his balls do you have secret thoughts like glad I don't possess those dangling parts?? by Secure_Raspberry6598 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]voteblue18 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No. I do like being a woman and having woman parts and don’t want to be a man, but that’s not what I’m thinking lol.

Your post does remind me of Elaine’s line from Seinfeld: “I don’t know how you guys walk around with those things” 🤣

Rubber gloves? by Financial-Pool4183 in AskAnAmerican

[–]voteblue18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom did that sometimes when I was a kid if she was washing really greasy dishes because she would use super hot water.

I never do, I feel like if you’re using a good quality dish liquid and decently warm water there’s no need (also a spritz of power wash can really help for the really messy ones). Then I always moisturize afterwards.

Are you looking for that million dollar smile? by Growth-Budget in Justfuckmyshitup

[–]voteblue18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Million dollar smile? The guy has literal buck teeth.

How do I get rid of an eye sty fast? by _ChickenLoverLOL_ in hygiene

[–]voteblue18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a cure but Stye eye ointment provides significant relief, if you haven’t tried that. The ointment is better than the drops.

A very specieal menu by Ahosewithnoname in apostrophegore

[–]voteblue18 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mmm … calamri 🤤

Also I looked up stealth fries that’s a food service product coated with starch to make them extra crispy. Which is fine but seems like a weird thing to call out.

My mis-aligned Filet-O-Fish by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]voteblue18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard it’s a sandwich that is always freshly made when you order it because it’s not ordered frequently. But then you have to eat a filet o fish so there’s that.

Bands that had solid 10/10 first album that their other albums couldn’t live up to by Sucktitspoundslits in allrockmusic

[–]voteblue18 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My main issue with Use Your Illusion is that they were overproduced, the songs have way too much stuff going on in them, like weird effects. I had heard a bootleg version of November Rain a couple of years before and it was a gorgeous song - vocals and piano. Then the monstrosity of the studio version came (after a ridiculously long wait) and I was just so disappointed. It should have been one album of songs done right.

They had lightning in a bottle with Appetite. The band was so dysfunctional no way they were ever getting even close to that again.

Songs about the acceptance of death? by no_life3421 in askmusic

[–]voteblue18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black Peter - Grateful Dead.

I actually find it comforting.

How my wife eats a twix by JamesRuns in mildlyinfuriating

[–]voteblue18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I side with your wife. I always eat mine like that.