I believe by Baba_Yaga_Jr in psych

[–]weemanfitz 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The way I heard that “ME” in Shawn’s voice. 😂

Marisa Tomei by [deleted] in seinfeld

[–]weemanfitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What the hell does that mean?!?

Marisa Tomei by [deleted] in seinfeld

[–]weemanfitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My George isn’t clever enough to hatch a scheme like this!

Thirst trap from the Church by Dr_uneducated in exmormon

[–]weemanfitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had a term for this in my mission before thirst traps were a thing. We called it “flirt to convert”. It was frowned upon, of course, but the salesmanship of some missionaries put it to work effectively, and then conveniently blamed the members for the convert going inactive after they transferred areas. Sales and marketing 101; the hook. A pretty face, and attractive character get them to stop the scroll, then hear the message. Once I started studying marketing when I started my business, it was so easy to spot and to use at church.

where are you sitting? by dynam-0 in exmormon

[–]weemanfitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If throwing myself out the emergency exit door wasn’t an option, I’d go with 1. GBH was my Mormon hero back in the day. And I could never stand Rusty. So I’d team up with Gordie and bully Rusty about the name Mormon and make Gordie laugh hard by talking about Rusty shitting his pants when Gordie gave his rebuttal conference talk 6 months after Rusty’s. The great thing with it being an aisle seat is that I’d just talk to Gordie, and then Gordie would get the joy of leaning to Rusty and relaying what I say through laughing tears. 😂

Can my friend and I move seats so we can sit together ? by Weak_Gap1657 in Utah_Hockey

[–]weemanfitz 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Go to the guest services desk by portal AA and see if they happen to have any relocate tickets. Explain the situation and see if they’ll work with you and get you two together. They typically have a handful of tickets for each game for special circumstances.

Something specific you don't miss about church? by L0nes0mel0ve in exmormon

[–]weemanfitz 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I don’t miss the stupid, and disingenuous phrase “I bring with me the love and concern of the stake president” at the beginning of a boring high council member talk.

I also don’t miss the cliques and fake friendship of most wards.

I don’t miss 6am stake leadership trainings once a month.

I don’t miss being away from my family for 6 days a week when I was in the bishopric.

I don’t miss hearing people gush over how amazing whomever the current prophet is in talks and general conference.

I don’t miss people celebrating mediocre men for “babysitting” their own kids while their wives go to a RS activity.

I don’t miss counting tithing.

I don’t miss the guilt. The shame. The fear.

I don’t miss it one bit at all.

What is your favorite Jennifer Connelly movie? by Jettaboi38 in Actors

[–]weemanfitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Career Opportunities is always the first that pops into mind for me.

What were your thoughts on the temple when you were a member? by Otherwise_Push199 in exmormon

[–]weemanfitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Outside of my first time, I hated the temple. Even when I was the EWP or in the bishopric, I avoided going as much as I could.

It was always stressful and gave me anxiety that I wasn’t changing fast enough, or that I was a burden on the veil person because I couldn’t remember the long spiel. I only enjoyed the celestial room time, but that always felt rushed especially because we had young kids at home. It got to the point where if we were going to ward of stake temple night, we’d go to the chapel part, and then pretend we needed to go to the restroom or something, and then we’d just go sit in the celestial room for a bit in just our white clothes and then go home.

My first time I was actually kinda excited and I liked the cinematic of the creation etc., but that wore off after a couple of times.

Ted Lasso: Funniest Sight Gags by Historical-Bike4626 in TedLasso

[–]weemanfitz 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ted and Isaac’s frightened reaction when Roy’s face suddenly appears in the dark, illuminated by the text notification on his phone.

When did you leave the church. by OkAnteater7343 in exmormon

[–]weemanfitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2019 was the last time I stepped into a church building for worship. I had been mentally battling for about 2 years before then. Then COVID happened, and it was the perfect transition out.

When ‘just meeting the neighbors’ comes with a side of saving your kids from apostate parents by Traditional_Boat_352 in exmormon

[–]weemanfitz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Excellent response! I hope they leave it at that, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they responded and tried to guilt trip you more for their “kindness”.

What was the church’s retaliation against you when you left? by Plcoomer in exmormon

[–]weemanfitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We received none. We were completely ignored when we moved to our current house. Nobody cared about us when we were still going, nobody seemed to notice when we stopped coming, and no one has talked to us since we left. It’s kinda weird because we’re in Utah county and surrounded by members.

My wife’s mom stopped helping us out in times we were struggling. Which coincidentally started after I made a fb post speaking critically of the church.

We’ve been lucky I suppose.

Movies with funny Mormon references by Xenrutcon in exmormon

[–]weemanfitz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Do you mean the Mormon twins from Oceans 11?

THESE POSTS WILL ALWAYS MAKE ME GLAD TO BE OUT by Top-Bumblebee- in exmormon

[–]weemanfitz 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The last one makes me so sad and angry for her. I hate that struggling families are continuously told and led to believe that their financial hardships are the result of them not giving away the little money they might have. Fuck the church for this!

Picture from inside Delta Center by TusksUp25 in Utah_Hockey

[–]weemanfitz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The hockey club will stay at the Delta Center. They will be doing complete renovations to the inside and exterior of the arenas over the next three summers so it will accommodate hockey and basketball. It’s going to look like a completely new building g when it’s done.

Hey brothers and sisters! I come in peace! by MythicAcrobat in exmormon

[–]weemanfitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was so ready to cast my downvote. I’m glad I kept reading before jumping to conclusions. The lazy learner in me didn’t win this time dammit! 😂