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 What's the point of silicone wedding rings? I get that they're safer to wear in various situations where the ring might get damaged or be a danger to your finger. But why not just take your wedding ring off during those activities?
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Arcsech posted:I don't use them myself, but I can think of a couple reasons: Some folks have A Thing about taking off their wedding ring (or their partners do) and these seem like a decent solution to that, or they might be useful when traveling in a high-theft area but you still want to retain the "I'm married" signal. Trapick posted:Some people like to wear wedding rings. If you're in a profession where a metal ring would be dangerous it's a good option instead of not wearing a ring for half the time (again, assuming you like to wear a wedding ring). I've heard that answer too but it never made sense to me because the process is: 1. Take off your wedding ring. 2. Put on this other ring that isn't your wedding ring. Like, you didn't swear to have and to hold your dearly beloved with this $15 ring you got off Amazon. So why bother? I'll accept that this is why these thing exist, I just can't follow the logic.
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Oct 2, 2020 02:37
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Okay, I'm the odd one out here. Every time I ask about silicone rings I get a bunch of answers just like these that also don't make sense to me. But it's clearly me who isn't getting it. I just can't imagine someone like my grandmother getting mad at my grandad for taking his ring off to work on a tractor but then being relieved when he agreed to wear a milk carton ring around his finger until he was done.
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Oct 2, 2020 03:04
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hooah posted:I don't know about other folks, but if I got a silicon ring it'd be a permanent replacement. That would actually make more sense to me. I've only even seen them like getting ready to go on a mountain bike ride and someone takes off their wedding ring, throws it in their glove box, and puts on a silicone ring. Like, dude, we weren't going to get confused and hit on you during the ride. We've all met your wife.
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Oct 2, 2020 03:20
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Trapick posted:If you time it just right you can pounce on him when he doesn't have one on and bam he's your husband now. Married life is more stressful than I realized.
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Oct 2, 2020 03:36
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FCKGW posted:Maybe you should mind you own drat business. Nah.
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Oct 2, 2020 14:19
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bad posts ahead!!! posted:some places simply don’t have sidewalks, it’s pretty hosed Reminds me of the time a realtor was showing me a house and said, "It's a safe neighborhood, you don't see anyone out walking around."
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Oct 6, 2020 00:54
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smackfu posted:Is it a trend to not have sidewalks? Around here in the Northeast, the old roads are the ones without the sidewalks and the new roads always have them. If you have sidewalks then the poors might walk into your neighborhood and do drugs in front of your house or something.
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Oct 6, 2020 12:59
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In America at least the laws around alcohol make zero sense because the craziest loving people keep pulling them in opposite directions for disingenuous reasons. I've given up on trying to make sense of them. Just go to a local town council meeting the next time they want to change a zoning law for a bar or liquor store and you'll see what I mean. You'll think the whole thing is a setup for a hidden camera prank or something. Also, food and drink manufacturers would rather you didn't know what was in their products and alcohol lobbyists are very, very well funded.
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Oct 7, 2020 15:54
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I feel like I should preface this question by saying I live in the US. When I go to the dentist the last thing they do is schedule another appointment in six months. When I go to the doctor he always says, "By the way, you should come in for a regular checkup and blood work, we haven't seen you in a while." but they never actually schedule those regular visits like a dentist does. Why don't doctors just schedule twice a year checkups for their patients like dentists? Seems weird that I see my dentist way more than my doctor. Like, I had a professional make sure my teeth are good twice this year but who knows how the rest of me is doing. Do I have a bad doctor or do medical costs in the US make that unrealistic for most folks?
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Oct 8, 2020 01:55
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alnilam posted:Oh also I bet a well visit doesn't bill for much compared to doing stuff to a sick patient, more stupid USA stuff So, I'm just a simple back woods sort of fellow, but wouldn't insurance companies see the value in "preventive maintenance" of their "stock"?
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Oct 8, 2020 03:59
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Memento posted:why bother when they can just deny you coverage when you actually get sick I don't know. I'm not sure what else to do but go down to the town square and try to set my senators regional office on fire. I'm sure I've never seen a person walk in there.
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Oct 8, 2020 04:14
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Stravag posted:Depending on where dining indoors has already restarted. I know NC has indoor dining open That usually has very little to do with actual safety: South Carolina relied on restaurant association's coronavirus reopening guideline quote:As South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster prepared to announce the end of a coronavirus stay-at-home order, his top staff received an email from the state health department. quote:He was hardly alone. Thousands of pages of emails provided to The Associated Press under open-records laws show that governors across the U.S. were inundated with reopening advice from a wide range of industries – from campgrounds in New Hampshire to car washes in Washington. Some governors put economic interests ahead of public health guidance, and certain businesses were allowed to write the rules that would govern their own operations.
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Oct 11, 2020 15:24
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bad posts ahead!!! posted:does anyone remember that guy who used to reveal how magic illusions were done, on tv? who was that guy? what did career magicians think of his act? did they hate him? I distinctly remember Harry Anderson doing a magic special where he talked poo poo about the Masked Magician and then did the same tricks that had been revealed but with new twists that proved he wasn't doing them with the hidden tricks the mask magician showed.
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Oct 12, 2020 20:29
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Hyperlynx posted:Are there any Twitter clients that let you follow people without having an account? Do you not have it in you to make a lurk-only private account?
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Oct 14, 2020 00:53
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Hyperlynx posted:No. Past experience has shown me that I just cannot keep my drat mouth shut. I really need something without the "post" button entirely. Then outside of using an atrocious handle you would never dare use to speak to someone, I've got nothing. I know you know this, but there's that old saying about never wrestling with a pig. You just get dirty and the pig enjoys it.
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Oct 14, 2020 01:15
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alnilam posted:I'll admit I don't get twitter at all but if you don't want to tweet why on earth would you want an account? I use it like a poor man's Google Reader. Depending on your interests you can follow a bunch of relevant accounts and you get news and updates quick. Also at some point it just reached a critical mass where like, that's where everyone is.
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Oct 14, 2020 02:13
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Bioshuffle posted:Why are the New Zealand All Blacks allotted time to do the Haka? Is there a deep tie between New Zealand and Rugby? I'm just confused because I can't think of any other sport where just one team gets to take up time to do a dance routine before the match. I'd love to get some history behind how all of that began. I can't speak to it with any authority, but here's some history: Haka in sports
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Oct 21, 2020 02:24
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tuyop posted:Is everyone else just loving exhausted all the time? Totally. But it's okay. It's the people who seem happy with the way things are that you need to watch out for.
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Oct 29, 2020 17:57
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tuyop posted:Thanks everyone. I feel very validated! I don't think I'm very depressed but the implication is that this somehow got better? Please don't tell me it was meditation and eating more green tea or something. I mean, if you're asking how not to feel exhausted all the time my solution was to take up cycling and no drinking on a school night. Good luck doing either of those things in 2020.
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Oct 31, 2020 01:19
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credburn posted:We're not going to do any of this. It just got me wondering what you can do on your property with traps. I just can't imagine it's legal to set up traps, but I guess if you can shoot someone for trespassing, maybe you can? Booby trap laws: Is it illegal to go the full “Home Alone” to stop bad guys? quote:Here’s what you need to know: Also, keeping bikes inside is best if you have the space. Get a bike stand and a cheap rubber backed floor mat from Home Depot or somewhere to put under it. wash bucket fucked around with this message at 23:34 on Oct 31, 2020 |
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Oct 31, 2020 23:31
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hooah posted:I'll be driving through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia as part of a move. I've got most of a fifth of rum that I'd prefer not to get rid of. If it's in my trunk, will I have to worry about it? Nah, if it's not "easily reachable" then you're good. Just make sure it doesn't roll around and bust open making your whole car smell like booze. I can tell you from experience that's a problem.
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Nov 9, 2020 01:43
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Speaking of which, has anyone driven long distances recently? Specifically across states like Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. I might have to make a drive like that soon and I'm wondering if folks are actually wearing masks in the rest stops. Or am I better off bringing a bunch of empty Gatorade bottles instead?
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Nov 9, 2020 02:57
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Is there a thread anywhere commemorating banned user number 25,000?
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Nov 14, 2020 04:27
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Memento posted:If you sort the Leper's Colony by "all bans", there's 32,535 total bans. So it kinda looks like that ship has sailed. Ah well...
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Nov 14, 2020 04:37
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bones 4 beginners posted:My tongue burns when I eat apricots. I discovered this today, after I bought a bag of dried apricots. Google suggests this may be due to something called oral allergy syndrome. My guilt over wasting food is more powerful than self-preservation instincts shaped by millions of years of evolution so I wonder: Can I still eat the apricots or is that a bad idea? The burning is mild and goes away fairly quick. I have this. If I have a severe reaction swallowing can be painful for an hour or two but it’s never affected my breathing. Cooking the food usually breaks down the allergens and makes the food safe to eat. I wouldn’t eat anymore raw though.
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Nov 17, 2020 14:44
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Yeah, don’t play “I wonder if this can send me to the ER?” with a newly discovered allergy in the middle of a pandemic.
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Nov 17, 2020 14:55
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alnilam posted:Is there still a weather geek thread? https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3762868 et voila
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Nov 25, 2020 00:38
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artsy fartsy posted:I have a specific behavior I'd like to learn more about, but when I try to look it up I keep getting stuff about white noise and ASMR. Huh, I have something similar but it usually manifests in me shouting a curse word or shaking my head back and forth. It's as if remembering an embarrassing moment feels like stubbing my toe. I've never even thought to "hold it in" because it's out before I can think. I normally don't do this around people but it's 2020 and I haven't been around people in months so I'm worried about how this will go in the future. Gobbeldygook posted:You've developed a verbal tic. It's not uncommon, e.g. this metafilter thread. Well poo poo... wash bucket fucked around with this message at 06:04 on Nov 29, 2020 |
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Nov 29, 2020 06:02
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alnilam posted:What's a good font for imitating the old DOS-y, pixelated text on this? Try dropping that image in here: https://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ First suggestion: https://www.myfonts.com/fonts/minifonts/capacity/wide-bold/
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Dec 11, 2020 00:48
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well why not posted:what separates BYOB, CCCC, FYAD and the other non-grey forums. I've been here over a decade and still don't get it. I'm aware this is powerfully uncool to ask. I have the same problem. These sub forums feel like 15 years of stratified in-jokes and I can't make heads or tails of them.
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Dec 11, 2020 15:39
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My understanding is that air purifiers are a per-room thing. Is the max area smaller than the room you want to run it in? Also in my experience they don't eliminate dust from settling on surfaces, they just gather up the sort of fine dust and particulate that lingers in the air.
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Dec 17, 2020 18:01
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Shy posted:Shame about the dust! That's just how it is. You can read a bit more here: What can an air purifier do for you? quote:No air purifier can do anything about allergens, bacteria, or viruses that have settled on furniture and other surfaces. To remove allergens like pet hair and pollen, you’ll need a vacuum cleaner or dust mop. To get rid of viruses and bacteria, you’ll need a disinfectant cleaner.
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Dec 17, 2020 18:37
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alnilam posted:I thought this was the traditional Canadian Christmas dinner, unless the red green show lied to me It's weird, I grew up in the middle of nowhere Alabama yet this show still feels like it was filmed down the road.
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Dec 26, 2020 02:01
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Manager Hoyden posted:Can someone recommend some men's house shoes that are warm but also won't make your feet sweaty? Asking here instead of YLLS because I'm not quite in the market for $500 bespoke shoes for knocking around the house. You can read all about it here: The Best Slippers for Women and Men. The short answer is "some sort of wool slipper".
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Dec 27, 2020 05:44
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Powered Descent posted:Moon chat has reminded me that lately I have to squint pretty hard to make out the Man in the Moon. I think my family's hereditary nearsightedness is finally catching up with me. You can just call up an optometrist in your town, tell them you think you need glasses, and they'll make you an appointment. They'll do an eye exam and give you your prescription if you need one. Once you're done with your appointment they'll send you over to their in suite shop for some glasses. Might as well have a look around but you're not obligated to buy from them. They have to give you a copy of your prescription. HOWEVER, what they don't have to give you is your pupillary distance. That's the distance between your pupils. It's technically not part of the prescription but you need it to buy glasses. Any optical store can measure your pupillary distance with a special piece of equipment in seconds but they're stingy about giving it out because they don't want people buying glasses online. (Because they're WAY cheaper online.) The benefit of buying glasses from an optical shop is they will form and adjust them to fit your head comfortably. Since you've never worn glasses before it may be worth getting them from the optical shop for that reason alone. They'll also do free adjustments and fine tuning after the fact. If you manage to get your pupillary distance either by asking or by snapping a photo of it in your file (I've had to do this) then you can shop online for a second pair. Oh, and during the eye exam they'll probably put drops in your eyes to dilate them. They last for a few hours and sunlight will be painfully bright. Bring sunglasses if you have some or ask for a pair of disposable grandpa shades from them if you don't. They'll also make it hard to read things up close so don't plan on being able to use a computer for a couple of hours either. wash bucket fucked around with this message at 00:03 on Dec 31, 2020 |
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Dec 30, 2020 23:53
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How does porn for blind people work? I assume it's probably some mix of asmr, erotic fiction, and audio books.
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Jan 9, 2021 06:15
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Crankit posted:I cleaned out the little fabric softener/powder tray thingy on my washing machine because it was kinda gunky, however as I was putting it back into the washing machine I noticed that the area it goes back into in the washing machine looks disgusting and appalling, with what looks like gunge and mold all around. What's the best way to clean this out, I'm hoping to avoid having it go further into the machines plumbing so that I'm not washing mold/gunk onto all of my clothing for the next 6 months or whatever. I hate this about modern washing machines.
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Jan 18, 2021 21:49
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Manager Hoyden posted:You're still not likely to be able to block them completely. Phone companies (the infrastructure kind, not the big cell companies) get small amounts of money for every call they connect, legitimate or not. This is why Google and Apple both were pressured into making call blocking impossible on their operating systems. Third-party apps can send a call to voicemail, but that's the best you're going to get. Everyone involved is motivated to let every call connect. I hope they realize that long term they're just creating a service nobody wants to use anymore because it's filthy with spam calls. My phone is on silent 24/7 and I don't answer calls at all unless the caller is already in my contacts. Meanwhile my parents have an old person's phone that rings once then reads the number of the incoming call out loud in a robot voice. Sitting in their living room around 5pm is a nightmare. wash bucket fucked around with this message at 06:06 on Jan 22, 2021 |
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PRADA SLUT posted:Where can I buy/download 4k "screensaver" movies (eg, oceans, fish tanks, cities, whatever)? I wanted something for my TV, that isn't streaming (no YouTube or similar) You might try looking into the various extentions that let you download YouTube videos and use those. Then you can enjoy hours of this channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZCHOOyUSC8
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