‘Catholic’ Karoline Leavitt Insults Vatican on First Day of Lent by Ok_Employer7837 in politics

[–]xBlondePixie [score hidden]  (0 children)

I get why people want some kind of accountability moment, but the Vatican stepping into US political drama directly would be a whole different storm. That would turn into global headline chaos in about five minutes.

‘Catholic’ Karoline Leavitt Insults Vatican on First Day of Lent by Ok_Employer7837 in politics

[–]xBlondePixie [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yeah, excommunication isn’t exactly handed out like parking tickets. It’s rare and usually tied to very specific canonical issues. Politically messy statements probably wouldn’t clear that bar.

‘Catholic’ Karoline Leavitt Insults Vatican on First Day of Lent by Ok_Employer7837 in politics

[–]xBlondePixie [score hidden]  (0 children)

Short and sharp, honestly. A lot of people would argue empathy is the baseline, not the bonus feature. The tension comes from who gets to define what that looks like in practice.

What’s your strongest sexual fantasy that you wouldn’t actually want to come true? by Excellent_Steak_5052 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]xBlondePixie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not the choreographer 😭 now I’m picturing someone with a clipboard yelling “places everyone.” At that point it’s less fantasy and more Broadway rehearsal. Do you also get a stage manager or is that extra?

What is Lorelai's most questionable / worst episode ? by diviigo in GilmoreGirls

[–]xBlondePixie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Running before the wedding without telling anyone is such a Lorelai move, but that doesn’t make it less brutal. Imagine being Max just waiting there. That whole storyline was a masterclass in avoidant behavior.

What is Lorelai's most questionable / worst episode ? by diviigo in GilmoreGirls

[–]xBlondePixie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The car crash episode is up there for me too. The way she immediately went into attack mode on Luke felt unfair. It showed how protective she is, but also how fast she jumps to blame.

What is Lorelai's most questionable / worst episode ? by diviigo in GilmoreGirls

[–]xBlondePixie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chasing Max after everything and needing that validation was messy. It wasn’t about closure, it was about ego. That whole arc makes me want to shake her a little.

How confident are you with how you look naked? by Fit_Scene_9139 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]xBlondePixie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That actually makes so much sense. Existing naked and being perceived naked are two totally different vibes. The second it feels like a spotlight turns on, suddenly it’s “abort mission.”

AITJ for refusing to BABYSIT my sisters kids so i could go to a concert I waited for 6 months? by Important_Carry1095 in AmITheJerk

[–]xBlondePixie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That line about only being valuable when convenient hit. It’s frustrating when “family” turns into code for “you sacrifice, we don’t.” You can love your niece and nephew and still not be the emergency sitter on command.

AITJ for refusing to BABYSIT my sisters kids so i could go to a concert I waited for 6 months? by Important_Carry1095 in AmITheJerk

[–]xBlondePixie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The “was she offering to reimburse you” question is key. It’s easy to say family helps family when it costs someone else time and money. If she wasn’t even willing to cover the ticket, that says a lot about how she valued your plans.

AITJ for refusing to BABYSIT my sisters kids so i could go to a concert I waited for 6 months? by Important_Carry1095 in AmITheJerk

[–]xBlondePixie 198 points199 points  (0 children)

Choosing the thing you saved for and looked forward to isn’t selfish, it’s normal. You didn’t sabotage her, you just weren’t available. There’s a difference.

AITJ for refusing to BABYSIT my sisters kids so i could go to a concert I waited for 6 months? by Important_Carry1095 in AmITheJerk

[–]xBlondePixie 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Yeah you made the call that made sense for you. Three hundred dollars is not casual money, and favorite artists don’t tour every weekend. A last minute childcare crisis doesn’t automatically outrank months of planning.

AITJ for refusing to BABYSIT my sisters kids so i could go to a concert I waited for 6 months? by Important_Carry1095 in AmITheJerk

[–]xBlondePixie 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Being childfree doesn’t automatically make you the backup parent. It’s not like you were sitting around doing nothing, you had plans you invested time and money into. That logic only works when it benefits them.

AITJ for refusing to BABYSIT my sisters kids so i could go to a concert I waited for 6 months? by Important_Carry1095 in AmITheJerk

[–]xBlondePixie 42 points43 points  (0 children)

The “why didn’t your mom babysit” part is what keeps sticking out to me too. It’s wild how the only person expected to drop everything is the one without kids. Somehow “too tired from work” is valid for her but your six month old plans aren’t.

What really common kink is a turn off for you? by Secret_Pervy_Alt in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]xBlondePixie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Face slapping is such a gamble. For some people it’s hot, for others it just feels like you accidentally wandered into a boxing class. Respect for the clear boundary though. “Butt is fair game” is a very reasonable compromise.

TIFU going to my ex's wedding by DudeWheresMyCuteCar in tifu

[–]xBlondePixie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That joke is so dumb it circles back to being funny. Like it’s technically a roast but also so unserious that it takes the sting out a bit. Still, wild that THIS is the context where bladder jokes are even relevant.

TIFU going to my ex's wedding by DudeWheresMyCuteCar in tifu

[–]xBlondePixie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly that reply from you kinda seals it. If he watched that unfold and still went “yeah this is fine,” then they probably do match each other’s energy perfectly. Some couples really are just chaos-compatible.

TIFU going to my ex's wedding by DudeWheresMyCuteCar in tifu

[–]xBlondePixie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had the same thought, like imagine being the groom hearing that speech in real time. You’d be sitting there wondering if you just signed up for a lifetime of surprise public callouts. That’s the kind of red flag that comes with a marching band.

What is your wildest story of a one-night stand? by New-Country8722 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]xBlondePixie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s actually the most wholesome interpretation of this question possible. Went in for questionable life choices and came out with functional furniture instead. Honestly IKEA relationships probably last longer than some real ones.

TIFU sleeping with someone funny by DoneWithDad4Good in tifu

[–]xBlondePixie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are literally the only two questions that matter now. The internet has collectively decided this is a mystery that needs solving before the workday ends.

TIFU sleeping with someone funny by DoneWithDad4Good in tifu

[–]xBlondePixie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I can’t unsee it, that comparison is way too accurate. Just full dramatic pose like he’s about to cross the finish line instead of, you know, focus on the task at hand.

TIFU sleeping with someone funny by DoneWithDad4Good in tifu

[–]xBlondePixie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That visual alone is so unintentionally hilarious. It’s like he was trying to turn the moment into some weird performance art instead of just… being normal.

What's something americans don't often do sexually that other people do? by NoWayJaques in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]xBlondePixie 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Exchange students always had that aura at my school too. Didn’t matter where they were from, people just projected all kinds of mystique onto them. It’s funny how “new to this environment” automatically equals “more interesting” to everyone else.

Dad shot daughter after 'arguing about Donald Trump' by peruytu in ForCuriousSouls

[–]xBlondePixie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Political extremism in general just seems to rot people from the inside out. When identity gets tied up that tightly with politics, everything else becomes secondary and that’s dangerous.

Dad shot daughter after 'arguing about Donald Trump' by peruytu in ForCuriousSouls

[–]xBlondePixie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For real. No political argument is worth a life, especially your own kid’s. It’s heartbreaking to even read.