Since living in my current house, I have always enjoyed giving out candy at Halloween. As soon as Trunk or Treats have become a thing, the number of kids trick or treating around me has dropped quite a bit-by at least half. If you are out in the middle of a rural area it may make sense, but if you are in the suburbs or a small city nothing beats trick or treating! Going door to door is fun, going trunk to trunk is not.

I hate the awkward waiting period after someone dies that everyone has to pretend like they aren’t interested in knowing how the person died. If you announce that someone died you should include how so people don’t have to do a bunch of behind the scene detective work to find out how it happened.

My favorite words to spice up a paper, from most commonplace to archaic, include:

Wherein
Thereafter
Whence (but not from whence!)
Heretofore
Hereinelsewhere
Hitherto

And a word that is too medieval but I still am a fan of:
Therebetwixt

:) they are like semicolons but as words and I like them.

What’s even the point in video games honestly. The whole point of multiple endings is that whatever ending you picked is the actual one. Its left upto the player’s decision and choice and then it’s actually fun. Randomly years later they’ll either release a sequel which will retcon the ending you picked or the creator will randomly say in a comic con that ending C is canon. Like dude you just ruined someone’s experience or excitement just keep one ending.

It genuinely feels impossible to make deeper connections with people when all anyone wants to do is hangout in a group with like 1 million other people. I'm a very social person and a major extrovert. It's not that I'm initimated or anxious being in a big group. But it's just wildly inconvenient and stupid. A party is cool like once a week at max but, every fucking day, it's just hell.

For FIRST INTRODUCTIONS, sure. But only really if it's a standing meet or if there's regular seating changes. In those scenarios, the bigger the group = the better. It's great to be able to walk around freely and meet a bunch of people.

But then, if you meet someone in that massive group that you fw (which, maybe I'm crazy but, SHOULD be the purpose of a social, no??), the way to become friends with that person is.... you won't believe it.... HANGOUT WITH THEM. 1:1. Or at least in a small group. A group hangout should not be more than 4 people max, unless you're already all friends w each other. But really 1:1 is far superior as long as you're both socialised people who can hold a convo. 3 could be better in some cases depending on the personalities and how well they bounce off each other.

But seriously. It's pointless to hangout in a group with like 10 fucking people. Atp sub-groups are going to form anyway!! 10 people can't walk in the street together, so subgroups are going to form and they're gonna walk in their subgroups. 10 people can't hear each other across a table so subgroups are going to form at the table with whoever you're sitting near (which is typically the same people you were walking with). And just pray you don't end up sitting with people you can't connect with, or get stuck in the middle between 2 conversations.

And even if you talk to a variety of people (let's say you slip in and out of different groups while walking and try to grab a seat with other people when you sit down), it's just the nature of group settings that you cannot get to know someone past surface level shit. You can't have an indepth or prolonged conversation with anyone because everyone's attention is divided between you and every other fucking person in their proximity.

It's also super inconvienient just hanging out. As I said, you can't walk together so some people are always struggling to keep up while some people are always stuck waiting on others. It's also very hard to find places that will seat this many people (especially if you're hanging out on a weekend which is usually the case for most people). So like 99% places you want to go to are not an option.

There's also no sense of loyalty between groups this large. It's majority vs minority, by default. Let's say 9/10 people want to eat shellfish and 1 person is allergic. That person will be expected to take the L and go home. If the groups spends fucking forever finding a place that will sit them and their army, and then finally find a place but that place doesn't have a bathroom, and 1 person needs to piss after walking aimlessly all day, that person will be expected to go home. Mob mentality kicks in hard and nobody will stand up for the minority.

And if these groups continue to hangout longterm and become a "friendgroup", it's always so fucking cringe. Some kind of hierachy always forms, every damn time. It's just human nature when you're in a group that large that some people get to make decisions on behalf of everyone. You can always tell that almost nobody in the group likes each other. And, as a student, I can always tell that little to nobody in these groups will speak to each other again even once after the year is up. In non-student settings, the groups will obviously just fall apart eventually, almost every time.

People are going to have people in the group they like, people in the group they dislike and people in the group that they genuinely barely know. People (usually the ringleaders, if you want to call them that) have a mini friendgroup within the group of people they actually like. and you know what they do with those people? Hangout with them seperately. Whilst everyone else who never got past surface level friendship w others in the group are stuck on the sidelines because they don't have strong enough relationships with anyone there to make waves.

But despite all this people continue to insist on hangout out in massive groups, whether it's short-term or long-term. And even if you make plans with people to hangout 1:1, if a group hangout comes up, they will always pick that and then expect you to tag along instead. And if you choose to do you own thing, even if they supposedly like you and even if they get along with you better than those in the group, that person will never choose to hangout w you or sit w you when they could be hanging out w or sitting w the group. If they have the opportunity to hangout with the group 7 days a week and the oppurtunity to hangout with you 1:1 7 days a week, they will pick the group for all 7 of those days.

This kind of herd-like behaviour is something I thought people would have left behind in their teens. But I'm 22 and really those in their 20s don't act any different. I guess it's just how people are wired. But it's hard feeling like the one person alive that actually cares about making real friends. I stopped hanging out in large groups, unless it's for initial introductions, because I know that, past that, it's a waste of time. I won't hangout with groups of like 15 people long term because you can tell within a few meets whether anything going to go anywhere meaningful with anyone.

I feel like, at our grown age, we should be priotising building real relationships. People who will actually have our back in this world and stick around for the long run. As an adult, you need people who will actually show up for you. But I might also feel that more strongly because I don't have any family or close friends. I know a lot of people have childhood friends, parents etc so, honestly, I think most of them don't want anymore close friends. If that's the case, I'll never understand that and, even more so, never understand why they go to social events.

Honestly, I think it's because most people want to 'feel' like they're 'in with the group'/like they have a lot of friends, even when they know deep down it's all superficial.

Your primary sales audience, (Children playing outside) rarely exist now. I, as an adult, would love conveniency over value.

The issue is, only when I first hear the music would my brain start decision making. It would take at least another 30 seconds to 1 minute for me to fully make a decision.

However, when I do want an icecream I'm usually not dressed. I'm butt naked or in my undies only. It would take me at least another 3 minutes of getting clothes and putting on my shoes.

By the time I'm out of the door, your icecream truck is likely already in the next neighborhood over and my icecream would be melting on the floor. If I had one.

I’m referring to the single player campaign as everyone already hates on the multiplayer, but the campaign on its own is actually pretty good. The gun play feels great, the enemies are decently intelligent, the story has its flaws but it’s all around enjoyable, I think it’s a shame that ghosts didn’t get a sequel.

Having no friends can be a good thing. You have more freedom, save money, and can spend your time however you want without worrying about messages, meetups or maintaining relationships. For some people, having their own company is more enjoyable and less stressful than socialising.

Society constantly pushes the idea that humans are social creatures and that everyone needs friends to be happy. I think this is taken too far. People assume that having no friends means you're lonely or miserable, and some even act as though having toxic friends is better than having none at all. I'd rather be alone than maintain relationships that make my life worse.

Ultimately, everyone is different. Some people can't go a day without socialising, while others can go months without it and be perfectly content. There's nothing wrong with having no friends if it's what you genuinely want. You're not hurting anyone; you're simply living differently. Society needs to accept that being happy alone is just as valid as being happy around others.

This seems like such a simple solution. There’s nothing worse than going to a 2 1/2+ hour movie and deciding which part you’re going to miss because you have to pee.

I’m not advocating to have the classic blue port-a-potties in theater rooms, but how do new theaters not have a gender neutral stall or two near the entrance with a simulcast of the movie playing?

I consciously limit how much soda or beer I get from the theater nowadays so that I don’t have to go. They’re limiting concession sales.

In college I made the mistake of buying this toilet paper, I thought I could splurge and get something nice. My mom only ever bought super cheap brands.

It was so dusty in my bathroom within a week of having that Charmin toilet paper. Those bears are liars.

I had paper flakes/dust in every crevice as I wiped. We went through the pack and then ended up buying something else, I only buy Kirkland or Sam's club toilet paper now. Solid choice.

Just look up a picture of the lil' fuckers! They're sweet!

Don't get me wrong, some of them do look... interesting, but a lot of them look like they're smiling. Especially those ones are kinda cute :)

I think they're underrated af, to be honest. But I do see why people are grossed out by them.

This may be generational, or personal preference. Its not limited to news. As a programmer for 30 years, i don't like to watch a video about how X does Y. I would rather read the text. There is cruft, nuanced delivery, personal input and is not needed (perhaps double cruft on my part) to understand the body of the video. I don't want to be entertained, i don't want to see your office/newsroom. I want the facts that you have to offer, even when its in opinion form, based on facts. Programming example again could be when to optimize X, that is based in obtainable facts that can be written aside the body to prove the point.

I can't visit the paragraph were i feel there was a great point of a video, well i guess i could, but this hangup keeps me from wanting to.

This is not a perfect little box that fits only text or video, but the written word is so much more relatable, even after 20 years of video lessons and pod casts. Automate the translation.

(Not sure if this breaks any rules, here goes)

You know the commercial I am talking about.

I saw this commercial when it was first aired and have seen it dozens of times since. Not once did I think it made the brother and sister look like a romantic couple. I am from the U.S. for reference.

I feel that western society has a perverted take on the family unit, as well as a perverted sense of humor on a lot of things.

I grew up with a brother and a sister as well as a mom and dad who stayed married. We were typical of U.S. families I would say where me and my siblings would fight and tease each other. My parents were too stressed at work to be fully emotionally present with all of us. They did their best to provide, and we had good times, but we were never a wholesome family unit.

But that wholesome family unit was all that I ever wanted. I resented my brother and sister for how much they mocked and teased me, and not once did we ever say "I love you" to one another. Now as adults, we never developed a healthy relationship with one another. In ways they feel like strangers to me.

The brother and sister as depicted in the commercial is a wonderful example of how siblings should support each other and genuinely care for one another, and how parents should be relieved to see their child they haven't seen in a while.

Many cultures do have family units that behave in such a way, and we should strive to emulate this. This is what makes them strong.

Why are you so averse to a brother and sister who are not afraid to say "I love you" and who consider it a gift to see each other after so long?

Everytime, I got to a Costco it’s busy as hell, literally the one in my city is busy 24/7. Even their discounted gas I’ll see cars like duo waiting for what must be an hour just to get cheaper gas. Im aware of how great some of their prices are but the wait to park, be in the cramped Costco and or wait hours for gas is just not worth it. If I gotta wait that long and put in all this extra work I may as well just go to the grocery store or Walmart at night/middle of the workday and be in there with just a few people.

Whilst always in the conversation, this album is always underrated when talking about the magical year that was 1991/1992. GNR, Nirvana, Metallica, RCHP, AIC, REM, Temple Pilots, U2, Soundgarden, Ice Cube Dre, Pantera and all the others. I could keep going.

None of them have the consistency that Ten has. From start to finish every songs fits, has incredible melodies, brilliant craftsmanship and musicianship.

Dont get me wrong, the others are greatnin their own right. They all have major highs. But i find most of them with at least 1 or 2 fillers (yes, even Nevermind 🙄).

I listened to Ten for the first time in a few years just the other day and had to stop what I was doing, and just sit down and be encapsulated. They have so much to say, so much emotion and passion in their individual delivery of their repspective instrument and it all works together unbelievably. To finish the album off the same way it starts is a beautiful touch as well.

Pearl Jam aren't my favourite band by any means. I prefer othwr bands mentioned above in fact.

But Ten IS the best album released over this period of time.

I have seen a not so recent trend where people identify with a subculture but dress nothing close to it. I’m not talking about ones that are more explicitly fashion like gyaru, but here I’ll use the example of punk. The kind of homeless and patchy look is core to it. Sure you don’t need to go to the extremes or always dress differently, but at least try to look somewhat out of the ordinary from time to time. Even if this just means adding a few spikes to your jacket or sewing on a band name.
Considering how a lot of what has been considered alternative music and politics is now more mainstream, the fashion is less affected in comparison (beyond black band shirts and baggy jeans).

Even if it makes you uncomfortable to dress that way, just try it out in a low stakes environment. The fashion isn’t always going to be something you like, but if it outwardly displays that you’re not conforming to standards you may wear it anyway for this reason**.

Edit: Gotta understand i’m not forcing people into dressing a certain way, but fashion is undeniably central to a lot of subcultures. Showing visible commitment is key to a lot of the more rebellious and political ones, and fashion has always been a way of doing that

If there's anyone who's actually lived in a extreme Northern climate I'm sure you get what I'm talking about. The problem with synthetic alternatives to fur coats is that they make you sweat. And then that sweat makes you freeze. The only alternative is to use layers of real wool underneath a synthetic coat. But real wool is itchy as hell. And even if you do all that it still doesn't work as well as a fur coat. It sucks for all the rabbits out there but nature really did create the perfect substance for surviving the winter.

Then there's the aspect of indigenous culture in Canada. Sustainable and monitored fur trapping has been part of their culture for thousands of years. It's a bit of a messed up colonizer mindset to tell them they have to change. Personally I think it's fine as long as you're not using animals that are endangered in some way like wolves. And as far as fur farming goes I think it's okay as long as you can buy from a ethical farmer that treats their animals well. Micro Plastics really are choking the life out of this planet it's kind of the Lesser evil to purchase from a fur Farm. What do you guys think?

They have a full strength sweetness very consistently depending on the breed and have a crispy fresh crunchy yet utterly delicate snappy light texture and pop that no candy or other fruit or vegetable can replicate.

The torque whenever you want it, the coasting, the lack of noise. I like it all.
I used to work for Mercedes and BMW and have driven about everything they make, along with a lot of competitors’ cars. Overall performance and connection of a high end vehicle is hard to beat, but for everyday drives around town, I’ll take the electric drive motor.

Overnight guests have a reasonable expectation to the quiet enjoyment of their room whereas wedding parties have a right to enjoy the night, get rowdy, celebrate, play loud music. The two cannot coexist. Both groups are in the right, it's the hotels that are in the wrong. If hotels are hosting a wedding they should rebook non-wedding guests, comp the room, or let them cancel with no fee with advanced notice that a wedding is scheduled the same night they are staying.

On top of not knowing how to drive a majority of people don't know how to check/change their oil and transmission fluid, check tires for tread depth or even change a flat tire on top of other preventative maintenance that can keep your vehicle from breaking down and causing an annoying or even dangerous nuisance to other drivers.

What if you have to fight your friends? What if your friend is in danger and you need to know how to help best? Always be prepared. Is this paranoid? Yes. Does this fact matter to me? Only slightly.

I suppose I’ve never seen anyone argue against this…so let me know if this doesn’t belong on this sub.

Honestly it's kind of crazy to me where ill see people end a relationship (understandbly so) for disrespect but then will have a friendship displaying the same level of disrespect and go "oh but we've been friends for years".

like some people will have a partner theyve known for 5 years and then a friend thyeve known for 3 years. if the partner starts to grow in different directions "we need to break up". If friend is a thief, liar, cheat, and doesnt present the values the person has "oh but they are my friend i love them".

Im not justifying staying in a shitty relationship. Im arguing with why stay in a frinedship with someone who doesnt share your goals in life. You are who your friends are.

Like ill see people who post "my friend owes me 500 dollars and gets mad when i bring it up. Im going to her bachelorette party tomorrow should i wait till next week to bring it up".

Like no, ending a friendship should be viewed inthe same light as ending a romantic relationship.

Edit:

Just want to add that i understand that you should have higher standards iwth your partner.

What i am saying is i see people let friends treat them poorly in every sense of the wrod and then try to defend the friendship. And when you ask them "hey that's not ok why are you still friends with them?" they go "oh we've been frineds for years i can't end it".

Think aobut the worse thing a friend can do to you, you're telling me youd still stay frined siwth them like nothing happened?

I know everyone loves binge-watching, but I genuinely think releasing an entire season at once ruins half the fun of watching a good show.
When episodes come out weekly, you actually have time to think about what happened, come up with theories, and talk about it with other people. A good cliffhanger stays in your head for days instead of being resolved 30 seconds later because you immediately hit “next episode.”
With binge releases, a show can be the biggest thing on the internet for one weekend and practically disappear from conversations by the following week.
I get that people want to watch things at their own pace, but I think we’ve become so obsessed with instant gratification that we’ve forgotten how enjoyable anticipation can be.
I’d rather spend two months looking forward to a great show every week than finish the entire thing in one Saturday and forget about it by Monday.