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From introverted and gentle to extroverted and eccentric, the human personality is a complex and colorful thing. It describes our distinctive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving and derives from a mix of innate dispositions and inclinations along with environmental factors and experiences.

But sometimes, people give the impression that they have a very narrow definition of self. Interested in such cases, Reddit user StandardGenre45 made a post on the platform, asking everyone "What's something that people turn into their whole personality?" And it blew up—so far, the post has 28.3K comments. Here are some of the most interesting ones.

#1

Being gay. I'm myself gay but that's hardly something I communicate about unless being specifically asked about. Yet I've met a few who center their whole life and personality around that. They have to do ,"gay thing". All their behavior, taste and enjoyment and justified by "it's a gay thing". Funny thing I've already been told something along the lines of "yeah it's pretty common among us gay people, you wouldn't know about it". I don't understand, like if I were asked to describe myself it'd go along those lines - french that grew up in Quebec Canada. - love sciences and physics, studied that. - into video games and phantasy - big on family values n stuff - I like languages, learned Japanese and German (although German is quite rusty now) - my favorite food are sushi pizza and french sausage. - I love beer 🍺 ! Then down down down the line - I'm gay But I dunno, I don't see people going around saying they're straight, I don't see why that should be something I say. I just baffles me and I find it really sad... Are you so void of personality that "gay" is your number one trait ? The one thing describe you Is the type of hole you like to put your d@ck in? Done with my rant xD

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James016
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell me more about sushi pizza please.

Jk
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3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a type of sushi, where rice is given a fried breaded exterior and shaped into a circle. Salmon (usually) is then laid on top along with other "toppings" and cut into quarters to resemble a pizza made with sushi ingredients.

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Giovanna
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hear you, but I think it is something related to self-acceptance. If someone has been, for instance, rejected by their family for being gay, or of they hid it for a long time, they might point out the fact a lot because coming out cost them a lot

David Alexander
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% agree with this. Had someone tell me they were shocked when they found out I wasn't straight because I seemed so much more "masculine" than them. Not sure that makes a difference

Sandra Givens
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My late gay brother certainly enjoyed activities that might be classed as gay (he lived in NYC for many years), but most people had no idea he was a gay man. Didn't hide it but also didn't think it was the most important thing about himself. What he was was a certified outdoor guide, a lover of dogs and canoe trips, of history and music, a kind person who stepped up over and over to help people. He had many friends, both gay and straight, and boy, do I miss him.

Luna
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He sounds amazing. So sorry for your loss <3

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Andrew Clapperton
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes being gay is just one aspect of who I am. However, I find that it is important to be open about my sexuality. Discrimination, harassment and homophobia are best confronted by being visible. Also it is easier to be open than to listen to comments by narrow minded people about issues like monkey pox, aids, marriage equality, drag story time. GSAs, or weird religious views. Strangely enough the world has changed and if you let people know you are gay, the keep their bigoted mouths shut.

María Hermida
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think bigots never keep their mouths shut because they are proud of being assholes.

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BonnyDK
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a nonprofit to help candidates get elected. I run into this a lot. I completely agree with you. They should stand on the merit of their character. Education/work background. Qualified for the job. What good they are going to do when elected. Orientation has to do with which partner you choose. It does not define who you are. I get that the more open they are in that regard the more socially accepted the LGBTQ community will become but still it is not the all about who you are.

Turnip and a Frog
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was just talking about it with a gay friend. She feels the same way. I agree, too. I find it tiresome

David Zumwalt
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is 100% true. I don't want to know about anyone's private sex life.

Pensive_Panda
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love your perspective. And, no, our sexual preferences shouldn't define us as people/human beings. I, personally, am hetero. But, other than this particular thread, I would never have mentioned that to anyone. It's literally irrelevant to who I am & what I'm all about. I love Art History, old cars & airplanes. I work In the music industry. These are the things we can start a conversation with. I agree with you. Which hole shouldn't come up unless/until we're in the bedroom (or otherwise agreed upon place of "play") LMFAO

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    #2

    Mental Health issues that they don't actually have. Being "uncomfortable" because some papers aren't straight isn't OCD Stacy. And having high energy doesn't make you Manic. Stop turning people's disabilities into something "quirky".

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    Jessica J.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Person with Psychology degree here (and Sociology, too) This REALLY irritates me. Especially since 99% of the time, they haven't the slightest idea what the actual symptoms of the syndrome or disorder with which they claim to be be afflicted are...

    Coffee_nut45?
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could not agree with you more. I PTSD and Bipolar 1 moderate depressive. It has taken me years to realize that my diagnoses do not define me. I am not bipolar. Bipolar disorder is what I fight against every day. I am not my PTSD, you do something I struggle with everyday. First and foremost I am a human being and when others pretend to have mental health issues I feel angry and I feel pity for them. They do not know what it really feels like. And I pray to God that they never do.

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    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an older millennial who has struggled with ADHD and anxiety, this truly makes me blood boil. No, mental health isn’t some quirky aesthetic that you can switch on or off after the day is done. Mental health is still horribly stigmatized around the world and children, teens, and adults often feel that they are something lesser or broken because society often shuns mental health. Stop saying you feel like you have ADHD, stop turning anxiety and depression into dramatic aesthetics— it is cruel and harmful.

    Jynxiecat
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS.....OMG, every single person who does this makes it so much more difficult for those of us who actually do suffer from these disorders and are struggling every day to live with them. We just don't talk about it all the time.

    Enothor
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m afraid to talk about my mental health issues because of s**t like this. Everyone thinks you are one of these people that think it’s cool to have a messed up brain. It’s not and I struggle every day

    Mary Rogers
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mental Health America is another organization that has support groups in many areas.

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    Whitefox
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I don't talk about my stuff unless it's germane to a relevant issue/ discussion. It's not how I define myself. I do have a Service Dog and I am pretty open to talking about her because she's pretty amazing. (Diabetic Alert)

    Sergio Bicerra
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everytime someone says to me "i'm depressed because x and x" i tell them "you're not depressed, you're sad, down, overwhelmed, etc. Being depressed is something serious, and if you use it lightley, people with real depression aren't taken seriously ( at least in my country)"

    Something
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The word "depressed" meant that first, then it got its clinical meaning.

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    Emma S
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It annoys me when people claim to have OCD because they like to keep their home clean. That's often not usually how OCD manifests. Because people are incorrectly self-diagnosing themselves with OCD, it means people with genuine OCD are not being taken as seriously.

    I am an Alien
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YES OCD is a real issue! I know someone who continuously claims he has OCD for very trivial and non-specific reasons, such as throwing away a piece of trash or straightening a stack of papers.

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    Maybe, Who Knows
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a person diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. People throwing around OCD and ADHD so flippantly makes it more difficult, for us that do suffer from it, to actually be believed. You preferring things to be tidy, is not OCD. You're a**l. I've never looked into this but I imagine most of us have no issues with things being tidy. Personally, my latest and most severe manifestation has to do with the feelings of contamination. This affects my entire life, even in my sleep. ADHD, no the H does not mean that I'm bouncing off the walls all the time. It means that I hyper-fixate on my newest interest. I've spent thousands of dollars on things I had to have in order to satisfy my hyper-fixation. Only to wake up one day and have zero interest in doing whatever it was that I was doing. I have boxes of business cards and hang tags for different small businesses I needed before I could even begin to sell anything. I even have clothing labels, shipping materials, photo cube and lighting.

    Stinky Malinky
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really wish clinical depression had another name. People who believe they have depression because they’re sad don’t know how lucky they are. Clinical depression is nothingness. An infinite pit of nothing. No emotion, no urges, no wants. Just nothingness. Somebody a month into a genuine depressive episode would give their unwashed bedsheets to feel sad for a day.

    Stinky Malinky
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same with clinical anxiety. Being nervous for an exam, or interview isn’t the same as being clinically on the verge of flight or flight all day every day for no reason. We need a renaming seminar.

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    Ela
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh heck. I have a child with a serious mental illness and it is the LAST thing she wants anyone to know about her. When I have to explain to a teacher or school nurse she gets so mad. She doesn't want people thinking she is the wierd kid. Truly, neither do I!

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    #3

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Being American. Put that flag away. No one gives a s**t.

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    Nathan Pogorzala
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Flag, fine. Overly fake patriotic and "go back to your own country" kind of people can get f****d.

    Lisa H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an American, I agree with you. National holidays, such as July 4 or 9/11, yeah, get the flag out, but only put it on your house and make sure it's lit up. Sun goes down, flag comes down. And, please, for the love of everything, stop putting them on trucks! The flag gets absolutely destroyed flapping in the wind like that and it's not respectful towards it. People like that make me tired.

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    Jessica J.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's only people too stupid to know better AND the people who know how to exploit that. I love my country, but with the knowledge that it is imperfect, and in need of immense improvement.

    Issey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeeees. I'm German and too many flags dont feel "patriotic", they trigger our alarm bells

    Pg130
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah. I can imagine. Alarm bells of the "Patriotic" Nazi flag that flew to and fro while millions died.

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    Joryen Bixler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every country hangs their flag from what I noticed traveling. Not an "American" thing, some people from all over the world just like hanging flags.

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that the commenter is hinting at the rise of hyper conservatism and nationalism is the US. I’m originally from the UK, but currently live and work in the US, and I feel that the hyper conservatives in this country are trying to claim the flag as this weird type of fake patriotism and loyalty is Trump. It scares me how many Trump flags and and American flags I see hanging together.

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    Paul Richards
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop disrespecting the flag by driving it around on your pickup and fraying it.

    I'mNotARoboat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or turning it into thongs, bikinis, cutting it up to make clothing and such. It's actually illegal. Very ironic for people who supposedly love the flag so much to want to cut it up.

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    Izzy Curer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop assuming that all Americans are like that. It's very few, they're just the loud ones.

    Cara G
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does this imply that all Americans are like this? The theme here is traits that people turn into their entire personality. There is a very specific type of overly nationalistic American that does exactly this and yes, they are loud.

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    Amy Taylor
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm American. But I'm the type that understands the history of our country and doesn't go around screaming at people to go back to their own countries. I'm also very anti-2 party system and have never registered as a Democrat or Republican. Not al of us are ignorant. Some of us actually educate ourselves about how this country was founded.

    Erica Ventura
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have an American flag out front, right next to our giant Pride flag! 🏳️‍🌈

    Veronica Rabbit
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here are my thoughts. I'm American, and I'm proud to live in a country that was founded on the belief that all people are equal, we all have natural rights, etc. BUT I hate it when people say "Oh, America is the land of the free! It's perfect!" It's not. I love freedom. I love that America has the potential to be amazing. But we still have work to do! For me, the flag symbolizes how things SHOULD be, and what we SHOULD be working towards--liberty and justice for all. End of rant. Thank you.

    Dave Hinckley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most people who display the flag have no idea on how to do it properly. I'm fairly liberal, but I have a flagpole and illuminate my flag at night. I had it at half-staff throughout President #45's term. If anyone has a problem, they should read the First Amendment.

    pat hayes
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have a gay friend who flew the flag upside down when Trump was elected....ignorant neighbors were outraged...an upside down flag is a distress signal....how many Americans know that?

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    #4

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Their Faith or lack of faith. I've seen Christians become hyper religious and force their beliefs on everyone around them and alternatively I've seen Atheists become toxic and anyone who deters from their worldview even slightly is a complete moron. Let YOUR beliefs be just that YOURS and not everyone else's.

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    Jesse Channing
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes ! And stop knocking on my door on weekends and pushing your religion in my face.

    Jessica J.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or handing my cashiers, and myself, pamphlets when you checkout...it's obviously so they have to be nice, and they don't have the option to not answer the door, or just tell you not interested and close the door.

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    Luis Gomez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe religion should be something very intimate and so hard to talk about that you keep to yourself, like your sex life.

    NotTodaySatan!!
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It isn't though. And keeping it quiet is against what God has instructed us to do. That being said. I do not believe it should be forced or pressured for people to listen or take part in.

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    Solidhog
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most racist and intolerant people I have ever met are those who claim to be most religious. If you want a laugh about those knocking on doors look up on YouTube Kevin Wilson and the song festival of life.

    BoredPip
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, I think it's a cliche that is very rare to find. I've never met a vegan who acts as often described, and noone I asked has either. Maybe they exist, but if yes it is very rare. Of course vegans mention being vegan, not eating a large portion of popular food is something important to mention, but most of the time they have to be quiet, and polite, and not make a big deal out of people KILLING animals literally just for the taste. Of course you shouldn't push it in people's face, I understand that, but I hate the false image and the way activists are often ridiculed in media

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    Jennifer Lee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Atheists aren't trying to control your body through legislation.

    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't care what you believe, just keep it out of my life - and that includes politics.

    Magnifico Giganticus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking about my fellow atheists, too. Once I felt I had settled the questions I could, I stopped thinking about it.

    Mark Elliott
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Proselytizing hyper-christians are the worst.

    Michael Largey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I've never had an agnostic knock on my door and ask "Brother, are you so-so about Jesus?"

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    Vanessa Panerosa
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s such a personal thing, faith. I’ll never understand why people get behind the mass institutionalization of it.

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    #5

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Being bloody vegan.

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    Shaba Ding Dong
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is fine if your sharing food and you tell them you can't eat it because your vegan. Right?

    Atreïdes
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure, but not if you base your life around it or annoy others to get them to be vegan

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    Delta Dawn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok but if it’s bloody it’s not vegan, just sayin’ (jk)

    TheDemonicCat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about we let people eat what they choose to eat without forcing our diets or food choices on them. Eating meat is not bad just as being vegan isn't bad either.

    Katy Cordeth
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omnivore here. Yeaaah, eating meat *is* kinda bad. Human beings' insatiable appetite for the stuff is contributing to climate change and is unsustainable. And while carrots and broccoli florets do not possess sentience, pigs and cows definitely do.

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    Tamra
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, there are overbearing vegans, no doubt about it, and there are also overbearing meat eaters who don't waste an opportunity to rag on vegans. I've been harassed multiple times by meat eaters, when I'm just minding my own business and eating my food. How about we all try a little harder to respect each other?

    Claire
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Genuine question here. How did they know you are vegan? Did they just see your food (lack of meat) and decided to harass you?

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    Catie Brandyberry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I rarely tell people I'm vegan because of the negative stereotypes it has acquired. I have enough anxiety as it is, I don't want people questioning my eating habits and expecting me to have a heated debate about it. You eat meat? That sucks, but I sure as heck won't be telling you to change how you live.

    KY dog mom
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why you were downvoted. I am a vegetarian (not a vegan) and I never bring it up myself. I never tell people how or what they should eat, but in the past I have had people that were downright hostile towards me upon finding out that I don't eat meat.

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    Aunt Shorty
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering when "being vegan" was going to pop up; I honestly considered mentioning it myself, and I am vegan. There are definitely some Level 1000 Jerk Vegans floating around. Many vegans can't stand those people, either. I do agree with some of the other comments that it's often those who are new to the lifestyle. Do I tell others that I am vegan? Yep. Am I proud to live my life this way? Yep. Do I wish that everyone was vegan? Also yep. Do I expect that to happen in my lifetime? Nope. Heck - I've been happily married for 27 years to a supportive and non-judgmental omnivore. I firmly believe in "you do you." The only time that I start to get snotty is when someone doesn't accept my choices, even though I am more than willing to accept theirs.

    ScrapieChick
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Veganism is a philosophy and way of living (not a diet) which seeks to exclude - as far as is possible and praticable - all forms of animal exploitation of, and cruelty to animals fpr food, clothing or any other purpose. A lot if not most of the pushy vegans I have come across have been within their first few years of veganism and struggling to comprehend why everybody else is contribution to exploitation, however there is also a point when they realise that it took them until X to have that epiphany and you have to let those who will have that experience get there in their own way, but there is zero wrong with feeding them lush vegan food and gifting lovely vegan gifts. I always said that I may be able to cope with being vegetarian but vegan was super extreme and when I made that step it was hard, the Internet wasn't about and good luck finding a vegan cookbook lol. Now it's sooo much easier, there are a lot of accidently vegan foods available now (until recently and yo this day most werent developed with vegetarians or vegans in mind (except the cardboard burger and scary bacon) but for people with allergies to dairy, eggs, gluten etc. Unfortunately being vegan became trendy, I believe a lot to do with aspiring social media influences looking for an in, but those who take up the mantal due to that don't generally stick to it or eat a plant based diet and call themselves vegan, however veganism isn't a diet, or even a weight loss plan, it is a philosophy, very much like Buddism, and attacking people for being vegan is considered (and terrible wording, but legal terminology) a hate crime.

    DC
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THAT! This isn't just a mere dietary choice. That just happens to be most visible to others in daily life, but it is much, much more than just that.

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    Mark Elliott
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny how carnivores turn into whimpering snowflakes when someone says they are vegan.

    TotallyNOTaFox
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean Omnivores - humans can and must diggest plants and can't live on flesh only

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    Bi-Polar Express
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen far more people preach to vegans than vegans preach. Lots of vegan friends. None of them try to make me vegan.

    BoredPip
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knooow, like I know of someone who's parents literally snuck meat into their meals when they came over

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    Bored_Panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *starts thinking of That Vegan Teacher*

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    #6

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Zodiac signs. Like please shut up about it.

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    Vector
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Officer, I promise you my murder spree was caused by mercury being in gatorade

    Tim
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's such a Scorpio thing to say...

    Deborah Harris2
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well me and 5 billion other Leos want to have a word with you 🤣

    xL3af
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    teHehE iM sOrRy I mUrdErEd tHem, gOd iM sUcH a cApRiCoRn

    Jiminy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And Myers-Briggs types, for that matter.

    ToyWyvern
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too many to memorize along with the other things I'm responsible for. 4 DISC profiles, 5 love languages, that's reasonable.

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    S Cooley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    EXACTLY LIKE YES IM A GEMINI NOW SHUT UP WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING

    Happy Daihatsu 🇺🇦
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially when they use it to justify doing something wrong, like "oh I can't help it, I'm such an asparagus" or whatever

    Iris
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HONESTLY, THIS BUGS ME SO MUCH. zodiacs are fun and all until they turn into a huge deal. i remember in school a girl was going around asking what people's zodiacs were so i told her i was a taurus and she said "ugh, go away! i hate you! taurus is the wOrSt zodiac sign!" and i just walked away like "okay, weirdo"

    Dave Hinckley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to have an all-white cat, so silly superstitions and astrology don't apply to me.

    RafCo (he/him)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my mom asks me weather my picky eater will eat "X", my answer is always, "it depends on the position of Jupiter and whether the stars are aligned". Basically, nobody knows, don't worry about it, she will eat, or not. She won't starve.

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    #7

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Being LGBTQ, especially the whole gender thing. Like, I consider myself non-binary but I also consider this aspect of mine fairly unimportant to be honest. It's a "nice to know" type of thing for myself but I don't ever feel the need to discuss it with other people. Because what are they going to say about it? "Cool...?" Being non-cis or non-het is not nearly as interesting as some LGBTQ people believe it is. It's just ONE random aspect of someone's personality. There are many other aspects. For example I'm probably a HSP (highly sensitive person). But again, I don't see a point in mentioning this to other people because people who already know aren't going to treat me differently because of a label. They are know how I am/act/talk etc. And people who don't know me (yet) either don't matter or they'll find out about me over time.

    Minister_of_Joy , Monstera Report

    Emanual Henry
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So is HSP a thing that it has an abbreviation? Not sure what it is but I feel old now.

    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s not new, it goes back decades, and it has nothing to do with gender or sexuality. (fellow hsp here) https://hsperson.com/

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    Unnamed Hooman
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m worried I could get downvoted for this, but that’s how I reacted when one of my friends came out. I just said “Cool?” And they got super offended. I was confused, did you want me to start freaking out and scream “OH IM SO PROUD OF YOU”?

    Hatred Pony
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same thing happened to me. We were best friends for years and I had my suspicions but I never cared one way or the other. When he did come out to me, because in my mind it wasn't a big deal I didn't get excited for him. He stopped talking to me. In retrospect, this was something hard for him to do and I should have been excited that he was finally comfortable being himself rather than he was gay. I didn't see it that way then and I lost a friend over it. I should have been more supportive and understanding that even if it wasn't a huge deal to me it was for him.

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    BadCat
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a lover of rainbows for the sake of loving rainbows, I can't stand that the rainbow has been symbolized to the point wearing anything rainbow gets pointed at and questioned if it means I'm donning rainbow in supporting LGBTQ. Sometimes with negative tones. I don't have a problem with the community and the people. I just want to like rainbows without it being assumed it means anything bigger than that. I would love a rainbow wedding. Actually, I can't stand how there's still so much hate towards the LGBTQ groups and all they represent. If more people would just accept it then people won't think so bad about rainbows and everything else.

    Robert B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rainbows? I once listened to a guy go on a rant about the “f*****ty-a**” purple tape at a hardware store. I saw purple tape, he saw xxx man lovin. I can’t help but feel some people are so repressed they may be on the verge of rupturing

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    Nathan Pogorzala
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sadly, some people have turned their gender identity and fluidity into a hobby and social media genre. Has it helped normalize gender recognition, yes, but it takes away from the reality of sexual/gender self realization. my thoughts. i want people to be who they truly wish to be/am but honesty and integrity are part of it.

    Sergio Bicerra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get being no-binary, like, read about it but they explain what it is, not how you get into that conclusion. I like to be sensitive about it but is like someone tells me they're not human anymore, they are fruits from now on. I get being gay being bi, being asexual, but non-binary makes not sense to me. And I'm not invalidating that identity, but is something I cannot comprehend. Sorry if it sounds invalidating, but is not, is my lack of understanding.

    Huntshroom
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m non-binary many people describe it in many different ways but I think it’s like being neither a man or a woman

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    Djoarhet
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I simply don't like labels and we SO like to label everything. I don't care what you are, I care what you do.

    2picklesinabun
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In recent years, the LGBT community has turned to sheet. They are no longer welcoming. You have to fit a certain set of standards. That's NOT how it works, people!!!

    BoredPip
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what part of the community you saw, but I never met any of that. I'm a new member, and I've never met a more accepting group of people, maybe except furries and CTYI people XD

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    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a woman in my building who, from the moment I met her, discussed her sex-change operation. This seems to be her singular topic. So, I avoid her. Not because she's trans (I don't avoid my other trans neighbors/friends), but because it's all she talks about.

    Issey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh. I'm ace and if the situation asks for it I give this information freely. But in any other circumstance? Nobody bloody asked.

    MonsterMum
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gender and sexual preference only matter if you want to have a sexual relationship with someone

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    #8

    I’m Bisexual. No one in my life that hasn’t *asked* knows I’m bisexual, because it’s not my f*****g personality. Most friends I have in the LGBTQ+ community are first and foremost, queer. They’re not introduced to me as doctors, teachers, Germans, Americans, activists, introverts…no, they’re introduced as Queer and often that will be the only thing I know about them for some time. This is a present issue in the community.

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    Issey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh come on this is the third time this is on the list we get it

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Gay friends are overly queer and I love it, the thing is when you are in the LGBTQ Community and in a gay club no one says 'Oh This is Bill the Bank Manager' or 'meet Jenny the Accountant' You know you are amongst a throng of people with that one thing in common with you foremost. Learning who they are in everyday life comes with knowing them personally afterwards

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And honestly I personally enjoy being "overly queer" not 100% sure why maybe it's just really freeing after being in the closet at home

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    Con O Cuinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is quite funny to me when I get called a homophobe for not agreeing with everything LGBTQ activists spout. Like, there's a number of guys that could dispute this, but whatever

    The Founder
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m pan and I just wanna be a weird kid who likes anime which is relatively easy when you don’t make it a big deal.

    Ines Olabarria-Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because it doesn’t matter who you like. What matters is that you are a person.

    BoredPip
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    to be fair it does matter quite a bit. Like, a lot. Like romance is a VERY important part of many people's lives

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    Pamela Worthington-Smack
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's an issue, it's a human issue not limited to any definable group of people. ¶ The notion that sexuality and its representation are unimportant is sustainable only through heteronormative blindness. In fact, every human being expresses and represents their sexuality more energetically than we do anything else. The blindness comes from regarding heterosexual representation not as that, but as simply "normal."

    BoredPip
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, like we all know the type of teenage girl that seems to only talk about boys -_-. They're not told they're over the top straight

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    Angela Turrall
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I keep thinking about this one as it's come up a few times. I'm a life long ally and for a good decade or more was heavily involved in the community, and I experienced the good and the bad from what was really an outsider's perspective (I say this only for context). What I noticed was that a lot of this behaviour was actually about building your own family and community, and being in a 'safe space' because often you lost that family, or the community didn't accept you. In a couple of cases it felt was like a living protest. I think those scenarios are still quite valid. I'm very happy to say many of the young gay / queer people I meet these days have never faced that adversity, which means they don't potentially understand that context. So I guess, I do get what the OP is saying, but it's just different for everyone, and people's reasons for doing this may be different or run deeper.

    VodkaInMySweetTea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yesss. So many of my friends feel the need to post not just pronouns and gender but also all of their sexual preferences - in their **professional** bios. Aaaaaaa. No. Just no. No one gets to know my sexual preferences except those who need to know.

    Stacy Kincannon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. I know when people go overboard they are wanting a reaction and they usually get one from me! Shocked and uncomfortable because am I suppose to introduce my self as old, tired don’t give a s**t about sex right now or just Stacy?🤷‍♀️ I’m not sure?

    Sarah Monk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m never described as heterosexual although I am, I’m quite often described as old, female , crabby, always right, honest and forthright and also opinionated. My sexuality doesn’t affect anything unless I want to have sex with you ( I don’t at this point in my life, but thanks anyway) isn’t it annoying for you to be only thought of as a sexual identity?

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    #9

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Conspiracy theorist. "Open your eyes, do your own research"

    fantastictangent , RODNAE Productions Report

    Tim
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Do your own research." = "Listen to this one dissenting opinion from some guy tangentially related to the field in question."

    Izzy Curer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a weird obsession with conspiracy theorists. It's fascinating, in a way. There's such a strange psychology to it. There's a documentary called 'Behind the Curve' about flat-earthers that goes into depth about this sort of thing. To clarify, it's not about flat-earth, it's about the people who believe in it. I'll admit, I enjoy listening to conspiracy theories, as well, because I'm a fan of folk lore and how it evolves over time, and I often just think the stories are fun. The only kind that annoys me are the anti vaxxers, because that's actually harmful to more people than just themselves.

    Whodathunkit
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live love love conspiracy theories...they're fun and fascinating! I love throwing conspiracy "facts" at people sometimes just to see how they'll respond. It's more for my amusement than for anything else.

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    HangryHangryHippo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one hit close to home. I can't stand it, my brain can't comprehend how a "normal" person can turn their brain into a stupid mass that sees conspiracies everywhere. It's so frustrating no being able to bring them back

    Bouche Clay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's because the aliens sucked out all their brains. It's true! I read it on the internet! 🤣🤣🤣

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    Jessica J.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom showed me a link sent to her by some once friends she has been desperately trying to get some distance from, for just such reasons. It was supposed to support their Covid conspiracy theories. I look at it and it is simply a report of the compiled information gathered from the people that called in and report their symptoms post-vaccine. First the life of me, I could not fathom how that information was supposed to support their claim that only people who had been vaccinated were getting Covid. I just don't even know what to say to them.

    TotallyNOTaFox
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "They only want you to think it's a conspiracy theory - wake up sheeple!" /s

    Michael Largey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I started hearing "sheeple" from loonies when Covid came. Well, I'd rather be a live sheep than a dead jackass.

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    Sally Barry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Do your own research', these dunderheads bleat - the only research they do is sitting slack jawed in front of faux news or marinating in their favorite conspiracy theory websites.

    Denise Lewis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i know a guy who thinks the holocaust never happened.

    Elaine Roberts
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And by “research” they mean watching propaganda videos on YouTube.

    Lena Flising
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Do your own research" = Disregard the ones who have spent years, decades digging deep into this field, and just do a quick google search to find a few nitwits with preconceived notions, the ones who start with "My pastor says...". Oh, and the second they themselves, say, contract the disease, it's suddenly "Please doctors help me-me-me".

    VodkaInMySweetTea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First, learn how to do actual f*****g research...

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    #10

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) The generation they're born in

    TheodoreBurgessL , Polina Tankilevitch Report

    Bouche Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what I am. I'm vaguely curious, but not enough to Google it.

    Lucy James
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Greatest Generation (born 1901–1927) The Silent Generation (born 1928–1945) Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964) Generation X (born 1965–1980) Millennials (born 1981–1995) Generation Z (born 1996–2010) Generation Alpha (born 2011–2025)

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    Deborah Harris2
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't this just an American trend though? In the UK people don't say what generation 'name' they belong to. I didn't even know I belonged to one until I looked this up 😊

    Kat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's something that has become very prominent in the media here in America in the past decade or so that exists solely as a means to further divide people and give them something else to argue about.

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    Izzy Curer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think anyone embraces their 'generation', it's just something everybody else wants to lump you into without knowing anything about you.

    Manny_Flawz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a "boomer", but I don't really care what "generation" a person is. Now, get off my lawn. 🙂

    Circa
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These labelled generations are arbritary.

    BadCat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why those who live up to their generational demographic, and born between Gen X and Gen Y, demanded to be deemed something in between like Xennial. I'm in that group based on my birthday. I can attest that I don't lean toward just Millennial and even less as Gen X. But I have been assumed as a Boomer online due to my old-fashioned views because I was raised by a Boomer. I also was around and took notes on how to act by my Black and White era grandparents. My kid is a Gen Z and I find things I relate to her as well. So, I'm a mixed bag, as I believe a lot of people are, in that sense.

    BobTDG
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm Gen Z (I had to look it up) and honestly my Generational stereotype isn't most of the people my age.

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    Jackie Lulu
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It began with the "Boomers", to describe those born in the baby boom that occurred after WWII. Since then, marketing felt they had to create these other artificial constructs, and begin to categorize them, like signs of the zodiac or something. Just silly.

    Sergio Bicerra
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate the 'we were happy but dien't knew it' thing some people post. No, every generation has their pros and cons. Do ithink this generation are stuck to their phones? Yes. Do i miss being unable to get to my parents during annemergency cause we didn't have cellphones? Definetivly NOT.

    Potato Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't really care about the generation thing, to be honest. I was born a Gen A and my 3 best friends are Gen Zs. None of us gives two damns.

    Donna Clanclan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents are part of a forgotten generation. A bit ago, my generation was no longer talked about in the media. We get along great. It's nice that media bobbleheads aren't pitting us against anyone else for their ratings/personal profit.

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    #11

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Hair color. If I hear my co-worker talk about how ‘natural red heads’ are or how you shouldn’t mess with them use it as an excuse for a shitty character trait, I’m gonna lose it.

    LmaoAsIf , Marcelo Chagas Report

    Deborah Harris2
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personality traits have nothing to do with hair colour , blondes do not have more fun, red-heads are not hot tempered, brunettes are not brainy ...we are all different 😊

    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly that. Taking my example, hard to be a brainy brunette without a head.

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    Sergio Bicerra
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I spotted my first grey hair about 3 weeks ago, at 47. Now i fell like 65.

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    Issey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the only real "thing" us redheads have to deal with is freaking sunburn

    JB
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a higher tolerance for pain and painkillers!

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    Kelly A.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend has shockingly red hair and she definitely revolves her personality around it. It's mentioned every chance she gets. Would tell people she's of Irish and Scottish heritage....took a DNA test....she's actually mostly french 🤣

    Jespren Ray
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somewhat ironically though, natural red hair does have quite a bit of overlap into other genetic specifics-so doctors (especially pain medicine/anesthesiologists) need to know if you are a natural red head.

    Lena Flising
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What personality should you have if you have half the head dark-blond and half going gray? Asking for a friend...

    Anette Lindholm
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Easy to get away with a lot being a red-head. Everybody just blame the haircolor 😄

    GoldfishCrackers
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This!! I have a daughter with red (really strawberry blond) hair and people we’ve just met will say “oh, bet she’s a handful” or “better watch out for that one.” Like what the heck?? You mean my sweet, kind, polite little girl who loves going to the park and reading books and making her baby brother laugh? I think you’re the one we should watch out for if you say and think things like that about someone you know nothing about. Obviously I have feelings on this, ha. Rant done.

    Lucky2BAlive
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or complete lack of hair. I don’t define myself by my hair or lack thereof. My sporadic hair loss, isn’t who I am. It’s merely how I appear. People need to get over it. There is generally a lot more to people than follicles. (And just so I can get this off my chest - telling I should get a wig. Why? So YOU can be more comfortable?)

    Susan Reid Smith
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a natural blonde I act dumb when it helps me get along with people.

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    #12

    Guns

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    Lauren S
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😔 I know many of these people. I know people with hundreds of guns. People who share pics of their preschool age kids posing with massive automatic weapons (AK whatever, I have no idea the names). I don’t understand it and I grew up around it. My elementary school was always closed on the first day of deer hunting season.

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When a country cares more about protecting the gun rights of a very hyper conservative portion of their population over the safety of children and teens in schools and a woman’s right to her own bodily autonomy, you know something is wrong.

    S Cooley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not to mention they dont even want us being gay 🏳️‍🌈

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    Andy Smith
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am pro-gun, I believe everyone has a right to defend themselves. I conceal carry because it’s none of your business what I’m carrying, that’s a surprise for later if need be. I am not for the right to have whatever gun you want, just because you can own one, doesn’t mean you should. Also Cleetus with a room temperature IQ shouldn’t be allowed to buy a gun either

    Kady LaHaie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister in law was loudly pro gun all her life. She blew her head off with that damn gun she loved so much. I knew her over 30 years. And I walked through her blood. Her brains were on my shoe.

    Benita Valdez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh my neighbor actually got a vanity plate for his car that reads "second amendment defender". But it is better than his last plate that read "speak English". I'm curious what his next plate will say since now we have 3 black families and a middle eastern family living on the block; it's been predominantly white for the last 30 years with the exception of my family (sorry for going a little off course but I hate my neighbor)

    deanna woods
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His vanity plate should probably just say "I'm a racist moron".

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    Deb Dedon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Think of how terrified these people really are of any kind of change, especially any that, in their minds, at least, reduce or tarnish the image they have of themselves.

    David Zumwalt
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nobody needs to know about my weapons. Open carry people are the worst.

    Whodathunkit
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    3 years ago

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    I have to be honest. There have been times I feel safer when I'm somewhere and I see good guy carrying a gun.

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    deanna woods
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no problem with people owning guns, but I do have a problem with assault rifles ending up in the hands of people that should not be allowed to even touch a butter knife, let alone a gun.

    Potato patato
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many Americans have guns, but the thing I find crazy, is that some of the gun owning Americans have HUNDREDS of guns. Those people are messing up the average of gun owners

    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Former sharp-shooter and hunter with a concealed-carry permit (didn't renew due to failing eyesight). Was raised with guns, learned at a young age to respect the capability of guns, and found enjoyment in various shooting sports. That's a miniscule portion of who I am as a person. They still don't define me.

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    #13

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Their preferred American political party.

    MF_Ghidra , David Todd McCarty Report

    Whitefox
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish that all politicians had to wear shock collars that zap them every time they lie.

    Lauren S
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi, I’m American and I’m liberal. BUT, I really think if you swing too far to either side you end up drinking the koolaide. Please do actual research from actual sources and please don’t just regurgitate whatever ridiculous thing you read on twitter. But to be annoying… can someone please tell me how traditionally republican views of prolife and pro death penalty coexist? I could never wrap my head around that but I’d be open to hearing someone’s side.

    BWC
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pro-birth does not equal pro-life.

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    Nathan Pogorzala
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish there was easily accessible online site where you type in a politician and you can instantly see what company has donated to their campaign and any perks/profits or gifts they receive from lobbyists. they all lie and are in it completely to make money and gain influence.

    Catch 22ish
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can: The FEC In 1971, Congress consolidated its earlier reform efforts in the Federal Election Campaign Act, instituting more stringent disclosure requirements for federal candidates, political parties and political action committees (PACs). Still, without a central administrative authority, the campaign finance laws were difficult to enforce. https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?two_year_transaction_period=2022&min_date=01%2F01%2F2021&max_date=12%2F31%2F2022

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    Sue Knerl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sick of the tRump cult of maga hatters!

    KimB
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cue the downvotes but I'm an American and I detest our government and all political parties only seek to gain for the 2% and their own agendas. They are not for the people as they should be.

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If any political party, or any politician, circumscribes all your opinions and beliefs, you have a problem.

    Analyn Lahr
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We should just abolish all political parties.

    Vorknkx
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But what would you put in their place? Democracy is, first and foremost, representation, which kinda requires parties to exist...

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    deanna woods
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom and sister have always told me not to get sucked into the whole "Democrat vs. Republican" thing and that's how I try to think of most situations. My family is Democrat, but we have lots of Republican friends in our town.

    N Gregory
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And on this side of the pond, Leave or Remain. This argument actually replaced actual political parties for a while - you could have Tory and Labour voters fully agreeing on our EU status. Weird times

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    #14

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Their own perceived persecution/ victimization. "Being suppressed and personally attacked is who I am."

    StanYelnats3 , JangJ Report

    Mark Elliott
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You just described every MAGA. Such victims.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always preferred the term survivor over victim, but now that the Radical Right-wing is adopting the term "victim", that's all I need to stay even further from that word.

    KimB
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an unhealthy coping mechanism. If you feel this way please seek professional counseling.

    LolaBrio
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell us more (not being mean. This is a great teachable moment you’ve pointed out)

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    Deb Dedon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. Social groups can be pretty mean to anyone perceived as different and vulnerable.

    Sarah Stalder
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, there are whole classes of people who actually ARE oppressed. Falsely identifying oneself as 'oppressed' is something of an insult to those who actually ARE!

    Mary Hammett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that's why I don't have many friends!

    Keley Babs
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno.... after being sexually assaulted, my whole world view became a "safe here" and "NOT safe here" dichotomy. I didn't WANT it to become my personality. Snd yes I have pursued professional help and still am.

    River (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an aunt who turned into this. It's extremely sad.

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    #15

    This will get buried, but some of these things become a person's entire personality because it consumes a majority of their life. Typically at a young age. Kids that saw active duty in Afghanistan, living that 24 hours a day, yeah, probably has a large influence on your personality. Woman with 3 small kids, raising them while her partner is absent (could be a deadbeat, could be working 18 hrs a day to support them), is gonna have a lot of anecdotes about motherhood. Point being, some individuals choose not to grow. Some just don't get the opportunity to. Edit: Thanks for the awards.

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    RafCo (he/him)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's funny, i saw a lot of violence and death growing up in a conflict zone. I only ever talk about it here. I don't talk about it to my wife or kids. Definitely not to friends. But it can be hard to "just get over it". I still wake up at night screaming. A single mom of three kids, that was my mom. My father was taken when i was little. She never talks about that either. I don't think it's what defines us as people though. My mother is a doctor and educator. I am an engineer and artist. My brothers are a scientist and an architect. We are all voracious readers. Nietzsche said, "to live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering". I think he got it backwards. I think living is looking into the moments between the suffering. Living in the cracks will be joy, springing up like flowers in the sidewalk. You can can keep walking, or you can sprinkle a little water, and watch those flowers bloom. Just don't be too hard on yourself for feeling a little dry sometimes.

    Limey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I could upvote you more than once

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    deanna woods
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was fifteen when that war started and I tried very hard not to focus on it. Children should not have to live through wars because adults go stupid.

    #16

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Harry Potter and I’m sick of pretending that a 45 year old woman running around saying she’s a f*****g Hufflepuff is normal.

    Rusty_is_a_good_boy , Mikhail Nilov Report

    darqemm
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a 50 year old hufflepuff, I take exception to that lol

    Minath
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a 40 year old Hufflepuff who just got back from the Harry Potter tour, I don't see it as my core personality It's just something that I enjoy. I'm never the first to bring it up in conversation, but will happily have a chat about it if someone asks. I'm just as keen on a few other book series but they don't have the following that Harry Potter does and most people I know haven't heard of them.

    Jessica J.
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the Wizarding World, among many other things, because love books, and comics, and movies, and animals, and music, and so on. However, I don't talk about it unless someone inquires. I like a lot of things...most people do, but I wouldn't start telling other people my interests unless they asked.

    Return of Saturn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My math teacher has a Harry Potter-themed classroom, and I always thought it was cool! :D

    Izzy Curer
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? I'm not even 40, and Harry Potter came out too late for me to be the target generation for it. I pretty much never hear anyone talking about it, these days, and if someone was obsessed with it, it would be such a rare thing that I wouldn't mind it. Everybody has something they're a fan-boy about, and that should be a good thing.

    TheLessTalentedWrightBrothers
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi, that's me (except im not 45 or a puff), but I'm not gonna change because HP has been a really bug thing for me. I bonded with my parents over the books, I met one of my best friends because she was wearing a Hogwarts shirt and I was too shy to talk about anything else, and got me to love reading. So yes Harry Potter is a really large part of who I am, and I you mention Harry Potter when I'm getting to know you, I'll ask if you know your house. Anyways, whilst I respect your anti-potterhead stance, I'm not changing. (Also, while I'm being that person, pls stop hating on us white, straight, Christians, we don't all suck or are closed-minded, sorry, just needed to say that for a while) Continue with your scrolling 😊

    Kady LaHaie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We define ourselves by what we love. I happen to be a MF Jedi.

    Ursula Johnson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true. May the Force be with you fellow Jedi!

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    Atreïdes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This. There was a whole friend group back in middle school and this was all they would ever/want to talk about at any given time with anyone. Not saying the books/films ain’t bad, though.

    Vix Spiderthrust
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. You're supposed to go on and read other books.

    Bonesko
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like something a Slytherin would post!

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    #17

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Loving Disney.

    lindsaylindsay90 , Bo shou Report

    Firstname Lastname
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, it's good to know if you're going to join me if I bust out some "I'll Make a Man" in public, but you can have other dimensions too.

    Katy Cordeth
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, okay, if loving Disney is your entire raison d'être that would be weird. Merely being a big fan of it in adulthood is not. Let people love what they love. Unless you're massively in to the films of Leni Riefenstahl, you shouldn't be culture-shamed.

    Scott T Brynildsen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's interesting that many sexist Disney nazis don't know that Disneyland never belonged to Walt, it belonged to his wife, because Walt didn't go to war which meant he couldn't own any property or a business because it was that era. Disneyland was in his wife's name. Walt was also terrified of mice, ironically. And when straight people complain about there being gay days at Disneyland, they don't seem to understand that Disneyland was about to file for bankruptcy, but Howard Ashman, a gay man dying of AIDS, would pen the lyrics to The Little Mermaid, and saved the entire franchise, because the damsel in distress bit wasn't generating any revenue. Howard and Allan would also write Beauty and the Beast, which won an Oscar. Sadly, Howard died before he could finish Aladdin.

    AliJanx
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disney was one of the first companies to offer health benefits to same-sex couples and to non-married couples. They did it to open up employee sourcing because they couldn't find workers. Opened the eyes of other industries who began to follow suit. Helped move the needle on societal acceptance.

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    The weird one
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have said this too many times. NOT ALL OF US ARE ANNOYING ABOUT IT. I get a lot of backlash for being a massive Disney fan- and I don’t even talk about it unless someone brings it up. Unless they only ever focus on Disney, why care? It is one of the few things that can take us from reality for a bit. Seriously though like get over it ☹️☹️☹️☹️

    Jackie Nettleton
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loving Disney is ok I am a big Disney fan but that’s not everything about me but you can be damn sure I will sing along with the songs I know but I will still be able to have discussion about anything else I like

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm well into adulthood. I love Disney. I love the movies. I love the songs. I love the parks. I also happen to love meatloaf (the food) and Prince (the artist). But it's not like I go around singing Purple Rain, eating a meatloaf sandwich, whilst in the Haunted Mansion. Layers, everyone has them.

    deanna woods
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will admit I am a huge Minnie Mouse fan, but that is not my entire personality. Minnie Mouse is just so incredibly awesome.

    Timbob
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially when they try to hijack cable TV companies!

    Christopher Gerlach
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Economics teacher in High School wore Mickey ears and put on Disney music when we were doing work. I didn't mind it TBH.

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    #18

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Being a youtuber

    Tophatandgreen , AQVIEWS Report

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being a YouTuber or Podcaster is a job. Anyone who can't speak on a topic outside of their job is boring, whether they're a physicist or street sweeper.

    Two_rolling_black_eyes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's their job. We go home and log in to watch their videos after work. After they make the videos, they log out and go play soccer, read a book, do another hobby, etc. All people are more than their job.

    rumade
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are youtubers, and there are people who make videos for YouTube. I just make videos of my garden to share what's been happening. I don't expect to get rich off it. It's been a really lovely record for myself too.

    Dave Hinckley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all of them, but some are definitely narcissists.

    More!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ‘Like and Subscribe’.. Only if you have a DIY Chanel that can teach me something useful.

    MagicalUnicorn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what's more sad is that being youtuber becomes career goal for some youglings

    Shane Clark
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being a youtuber is job for a lot of people. If you are annoyed at people over this you should point is to all celebrities like actors or models who make it their enitire personality for it is the same thing at this point. Only difference is the medium their fans watch them from.

    Stacy Kincannon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eyes rolling and rolling and rolling!

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    #19

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Born-again Evangelicals

    Back2Bach , Worshae Report

    Anne Roberts
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ex-husband became "born again" after we divorced. He hooked up with and married the woman he'd been having an affair with for years. Doesn't get more holy than that...

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have always found born again Evangelicals to be some of the most judgmental and close-minded people. They believe that Anybody who doesn’t follow Jesus is going to burn in Satan’s spicy 🌶 barbecue pit.

    Valden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The big issue is they don't follow Jesus. They mostly follow the hate in their hearts. There is a saying that goes something like, God loves a kind atheist more than a bad Christian.

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    Billy Harrelson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew a "born again" Christian in middle school. Biggest a**hole I ever met. Always telling everyone about it. Kept me away from church for years. I didn't want to be like that. Finally found a church where it turns out you don't have to be like that.

    Nathan Pogorzala
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is it that most militant born again Christians have a dark, shameful past that drove them clear their conscience with God?

    VodkaInMySweetTea
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the same reason most therapists are so emotionally fragile. You were hurt, sought help, and now want to help other people avoid what you had to experience.

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, believe whatever you like. I don't care what y'all do as long as it doesn't infringe on others' rights or cause harm/injury. Just keep it out of government.

    Veronica Rabbit
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get this, but I don't fully agree. I know a guy who was an alcoholic for years before becoming a born-again Christian. Yes, he talks about it a lot, but it pretty much saved his life. Can I blame him?

    Me, Myself, and I
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He swapped one crutch for another, just like my brother did. Yes it's physically healthier but it's still a crutch.

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    Mark Elliott
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Horrible self I righteous people.

    Timbob
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they ACTUALLY believe that trump is one of them. (Well, maybe they’re right. He is a hypocrite.)

    Moya Satterwhite
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, doesn’t actually believe that wee rule about not committing adultery though.

    Robin Horne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of them have never even read their own "holy book". All they know is what they've been told.

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    #20

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Having kids

    Suspicious-Living951 , cottonbro Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My world does revolve around my son, but I don’t disagree with you. I may tell you a story about my kid but I promise I’ll pick a ridiculous one you will love (wanna hear about when he opened a penis store?) and I will happily listen to your story about your cat, car, job, shirt, whatever because that’s how conversation and relationships work. I will not expect anything because I’m a mama bear and I do not think I’m more important or better. Oh, and I will read you the first time I tell you a kid story and won’t do it again if you’re annoyed or bored. Regardless, I’m guilty of this.

    It's Izzy 🇺🇦 (They/Them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to hear about when he opened a penis store. I am concerningly intrigued...

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    Oais Wright
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First thing I think about is entitled parents. "I raised kids, and I am more important than everyone else!"

    Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whilst simultaneously seem miserable having them

    Lorraine R
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, kids do take a lot of time and effort to bring up properly. But as a kidless person myself, I must admit to being irritated when people expect one to listen to endless stories about their kid or grandkid. I've gotten to the point where I start trading stories with them -- you tell me a story about your kid and you'll get one back about my cat.

    James016
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I had cats, they managed to kill a squirrel and bring it into the house through the cat flap.

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    BadCat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Although a lot of my devotion and priorities was centered around my daughter, I tried to respect other people's time by not drawing on about her all the time. On the other hand, the main people I would talk to were other family who are interested in talking about her and the other kids and family members, and other parents who we would listen to each other relate about each other's kids, parenting, rant about our spouses and other things. Sometimes, I think some parents talk too much and up spilling things their kids that's embarrassing.

    BeeInACup
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is fair. My toddler requires so much time and attention that I really don’t have much else going on in life to serve as a broader basis for my identity right now.

    Valden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm a mom/dad." -slow clap- Congratulations, approximately 117,000,000,000 humans have been born and they all had parents. You are not special.

    The Doom Song
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations you are fertile. That's what I say to people when they c**p on about their kids non stop

    Nicole Tomme
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having kids takes up a lot of your life but it is unhealthy for it to be your whole life. Especially in a marriage.

    Stinky Malinky
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Having a toddler is not a disability” - me asking some woman to please move out of the restricted mobility seats on the bus. I use crutches, and she still had the Gaul to try and argue that she deserved to sit more than me.

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    #21

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Being a sports fan

    Upper_Antelope_9951 , Joshua Hanson Report

    Vector
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I will no longer treat you like a human because you support the Uranus Ticklers, my opposing team" the logic is just...impeccable..../s

    1.21Gigawatts?!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh shut up. My team the Dinglenuts with their captain Hugh Jass and star player Ben Dover with beat your a*s in more than one way!

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    Jessica J.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something Sociologists have studied...when the team wins, everyone says "we won", but if they lose, it's "they lost". Now you can never not notice this irritating fact.

    DJR
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love asking "what position do you play" when somebody refers to a sports team as "we".

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    KY dog mom
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand why some people get so emotional over the outcome of a sporting event. I once knew who volunteered at a domestic violence hotline in Green Bay , Wisconsin. She told me that all of the volunteers dreaded the days /nights the Green Bay Packers were playing. If the Packers lost, the number of calls would skyrocket because of disappointed fans taking it out on their partners.

    Samara Messer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a Packer fan who lives near Philly. Years ago when the Packers beat the Eagles in the playoffs, Eagles fans were trashing Packers fans' cars. Over a football game. All sports teams have a few crazy and stupid fans. I don't get being that angry.. It's just a football game.

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    Solidhog
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK this seems to mostly apply to football (soccer for my American friends.) Never been a football fan. Always been a rugby fan, but not obsessive. Rugby fans sit together, drink together and talk about the game like friends. But it seems when football fans get together they turn into ultra violent lobotomised animals. IT'S JUST A SPORT!

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many years ago I briefly lived in Wisconsin, and I was a season ticket holder for all the Badger sports. It's cold in Wisconsin, so if sports ain't your thing, you best learn how to crochet or something. Despite my enthusiasm, I never became a fanatic. If our team lost, there's always next time.

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh God the New York and Boston rivalry: Yankees vs Redsox (baseball). People gets so nasty with one another and I've seen fights break out at bars; not even during games either. The fanaticism is just toxic insanity

    Lisa H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost like A's vs Giants here on the west coast. I don't think it gets quite so violent over here, though.

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    El Dee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never understood this one. In my country we have a couple of teams who's supporters are divided by religion. The animosity has led to violence and, on more than one occasion, murder. I could do without it..

    Karl Baxter
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s only a game after all…

    CHRIS DOMRES
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I relate to one celebrity who said "I used to be a sports fan, went to all the football games, and basketball games. But then I graduated from high school and grew up." I guess I just don't get excited about being a spectator. I prefer playing the sport.

    deanna woods
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My coworker is a huge supporter of Alabama football. Hopefully, she won't talk to me about it.

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    #22

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Being overworked and barely sleeping. Edit: To clarify, this isn’t meant to be an insult. I know exactly how it feels to work an ungodly amount of hours with little to no reprieve. It’s a routine that’s become ingrained in us and I think it’s important to remember being overworked, under slept, and having little to no time to ourselves is not healthy.

    mochaboo20 , cottonbro Report

    Dana Ondráčková
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate when people tell me I look tired And I say "yeah, kinda tired from work" And someone else goes balistic saying they havent slept for X days, had so much work And Kids And husband.. Like ok? I dont have those but I still can feel tired from working 8 hours, 5 days of week, ok? I dont see any glorification in working till your early death

    Stacy Kincannon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes!! This is not living! This is just surviving!!

    Oskar vanZandt
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lack of sleep is right up there with risk factors for a number of conditions/diseases... "Sleep deficiency is linked to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression."(https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/) Adults need between 7 and 9 hours of rest a night.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is primarily a US trait. Overworking gives people bragging rights. So, if stressing yourself into an early grave is considered bragging rights, let me tell you how many cigarettes I smoke per day.

    Paul Richards
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not going to engage with your masochism

    James016
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is more about people who embrace the hustle culture.

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very sad because after u nearly kill urself working you eventually get to retire and by then ur 2 old or tired to do much then u die 😥

    Kathy Szempruch
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know teachers who act like this is a badge of honor. "I work 14 hour days" doesn't make you a better teacher, it makes you unbalanced. Figure out how to manage papers or plans more efficiently so you can be well rested and have clarity for the day ahead. BTW taught 35 years so don't say I don't know what it's like.

    Vorknkx
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens to me sometimes, but I'd never make it my identity. I actively try to NOT be overworked and sleep-deprived.

    HTFenthusiast
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At this point my blood has been replaced by coffee. Thank you public school! I sleep 4 hours normally and on weekends I sleep for 14!

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    #23

    Tiktok

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    Lauren S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am very proud that when someone mentioned TikTok, my 6 YO goes, “Like the tick tock croc?” We have a book with Capt Hook and an encounter with a crocodile. He has no idea what TikTok is. 😁

    Lesbian Sloth
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YES! I don't understand the big deal about it. Especially when the majority of the popular ones are people doing random dances that look like sh*t

    Sergio Bicerra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend tried to introduce me to tik tok and it was the same dances, the same skids, the same voiceover jokes on and on and on... too stupid for my taste

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing that gives me the heebie-jeebies about TikTok, is all the data-mining China's doing with the information gleefully provided to them.

    More!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh, not sure what you’ve seen, but my kid showed me a few videos and the dancing was all so stiff and every routine was like the other. And a lot of them are filmed school yards and classrooms with one eye on the door looking out for the teacher. I don’t know Tik Tok but the junk my daughter ‘learns’ off it, Jaysus, it is so full of c**p.

    The Doom Song
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate listening to your dumb tik tok videos in public.

    deanna woods
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do Tiktok video every so often when something happens that I want to talk about. I also display my artwork there.

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    #24

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Faking Mental Disorders. Ideally DID and such. I can understand those who do have these disorders and just want to spread awareness and the struggle in their lives. But be aware that not everybody tells the truth, especially internet influencers. Whether it's for views, money, popularity, or attention.

    DevilsDebt4Becky , Christopher Ott Report

    RafCo (he/him)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get annoyed when people say, "I'm so OCD". I have a friend with OCD. He needs constant help. He's in therapy for stress related anxiety, he can't hold a job. He can't even leave his apartment. Wanting things to be neat and organized isn't a mental illness. Also, getting excited isn't ADHD. It is a serious effective emotional disorder that requires treatment. People with ADHD cannot regulate their emotions in the same way that others can. Being Hyper or lacking Attention is the tip of a much larger proverbial iceberg.

    RafCo (he/him)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm definitely getting banned today, i told people to stop talking about Amber Heard and to stop calling themselves OCD because they don't like misplaced tiles. The two greatest sins of BP.

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    Leoninus Fate
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a lot of my friends pretend to have this... I know cause they have chars from five nights at Freddy's and undertake as their DID and other personalities..... I really have DID, I am aware of it, I know I might not be 100% the person i"should" be and that took ...20 years of therapy and i came to terms with it, but this.... they act like there RPing, and it only happens when "they" are angry or upset or "they" don't want to deal with it, and change back when their lover asks... they have problems... but not this

    A C
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This...this is beyond words.

    Jessica J.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dissociative Identity Disorder is the official clinical diagnosis for a mental disorder more commonly known as Multiple Personality Disorder.

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    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG I'm like so cray. Follow me and hit those likes cuz I'm like totes a walking panic attack. Check out my vid of being triggered cuz my triple soy latte with 14 pumps of caramel was only a double soy latte with 13 pumps at Starbucks and I like so lost it (does that about sum them up?)

    Mrs.Pugh
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *cough cough* trisha paytas

    Paul Richards
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are as fake as their disorders

    The Founder
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone at my school faked tourrettes syndrome and they aren’t here anymore

    RafCo (he/him)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My uncle has tourrettes, though his is rather mild. He has a noticeable facial tick, but that's it. The whole cursing thing is actually quite rare. My uncle does curse like a sailor, but in his defense, he is a retired sailor.

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    radioactivecandy (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kids faking DID be like: "hewwooooo!!!! today imma introduce all my alters (i actually have 1,852 alters but these are just the main ones in the buttfuck system :3). hi!!!!! my name is ash, im the host of the system!!!!1 i use he/they/xe/f**k/butt/anime/weeb/deku/junko/nagito/kokichi pronouns!!!!!- hello, dear. my name is rosalie. i'm 33, and the healer of the buttfuck system. i use she/rose pronouns- hey. my name's satan, ig. i'm a 10,000 year old demon who looks like a hot edgy high school boy. i use he/they/it/fire/satan/scar/edgy/flame/demon/magic/666/hell pronouns. i'm the gatekeeper, lol. - hiiii! i'm (insert anime/tv/movie character/book character/youtuber)! i use (character's pronouns)/they/(pronoun related to character's personality). i'm an introject fictive, lol :D" people who actually have DID would not do this c**p. yes, they may have many alters, but i believe endogenic (people who "gave themselves" DID via their thoughts) systems are not real. DID is a serious thing.

    HTFenthusiast
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Cough Cough... tics and roses COUGH*

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    #25

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) ‘Girl bosses’/MLM cult engagers And social media.

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    BadCat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "HEY GIRL. Haven't heard from you since High School. Glad I found you. How have you been? Anyways, I wanted to reach out to invite you to a party. Just a small get-together with some AMAZING friends of mine. We'll have wine and catch up. Have you heard of Keto? When you come by I'll tell you all about it." That was the last I ever heard from her.

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey babe. I see you haven't responded to me yet. Check out my link or I'll harass you non-stop and eat your soul. Kisses xoxo 💋💋💗💗🔪🔪🔪😵

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    devin devine
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "no one oils their snakes anymore"

    GoldfishCrackers
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahah. I’ve never heard this before, but I like it. 😂

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    Dre Mosley
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're not an entrepreneur or business owner, you just sell someone else's sh**.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find the term "Girl Boss" very disrespectful, on the verge of offensive. Unless the girl boss in question is 12 years old, then it's fitting.

    Amy Taylor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    UGHHHHHHHHH My cousin is all mixed up in these and I can't even look at her social media anymore. I love her dearly but I refuse to buy anything from her because I feel like I'm enabling this madness. I watch all of this amazing anti-MLM content on youtube and it's all true!! It's a freaking cult.

    Huntshroom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took me forever to get that MLM didn’t mean male love male and was confused

    Valden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Multi Level Marketing (MLM). Rebranding of the pyramid schemes.

    BWC
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We were sitting in a restaurant yesterday afternoon and in the booth behind me was a squalling child. The parents were arguing about who should take the child outside to calm down. The mother's defense was that the little girl, "couldn't have her effing phone because she was busy updating everyone as to where/what they were eating and where they were going to next." Sheesh! Felt sorry for both the child and father.

    Moya Satterwhite
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually thought of a Tupperware representative, until I went to a “meeting” and they had their own song. Omg, let me out of this place.

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    #26

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Crypto

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    Vector
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the best thing to base your personality on...

    NetworkNate
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand crypto and yeah.

    Kelly A.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With you on that. It's a lost battle that I don't care about enough to do more research lol

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, I learned my lesson back in '76 when they reissued the $2 bill. Thought I'd made it big, but we all know how that turned out.

    Kathy Szempruch
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The worst! I hope they've lost a lot of $$ and gained some humility.

    Tess
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does Crypto feel like you're willingly basing your personality on the whims of Elon Musk..?

    Paul Richards
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crypto is as b******t as your personality based on it

    lunanoire
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Horrible for the environment. And the storage bank fans for crypto are very noisy if you have the unfortunate luck to live near one.

    FreeDragon
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    3 years ago

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    That would only apply if you are a manic depressed person.

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    #27

    Alcohol. It’s so annoying. Constant posts of drink in their hand, every selfie is a drink in their hand. Or a random day during the week “I’m home from work, some one stop me from drinking 🤪”

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    RoanTheMad
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    middle aged woman: "it's WINE O CLOCK HAHAHAHA IM HILARIOUS AND SO QUIRKY gin GIN GIN PROSECCO LOLS" .... (im guilty of liking wine but i dont make it a joke or personality trait)

    BadCat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda the same way with coffee drinkers. "I look like s**t and giving Hell until I have my hot bean water laden with sweet cane grain and cow juice." Bonus if they enjoy their coffee as dark as their morning CEO soul skipping their way to the office during firing season. They just seem so damn proud of themselves.

    R. H.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, no it isn't like coffee. Not at all.

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    Marley Nachi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    facebook mums that post wine memes make me wonder if theyre alcholics and need help

    Chrissyfox
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The number of television programs and movies where the executive (or not) couples come home from work and straight away open a bottle of wine or spirits. This is absurd. Just make a cuppa tea ffs!

    Tenacious Squirrel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually people with kids thinking they’re WILD posting “enjoying a sneaky vino” and drinking a whole bottle sat on their sofa every Friday/Saturday night. No-one is envious of you.

    El Dee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, glorifying addiction. Glorifying something more harmful than smoking and many illegal drugs too..

    Patty O
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish this was higher, don't understand alcohol culture at all. Whenever making plans first things is where can we get a drink, OMG they don't serve alcohol, and the pressure to drink with them,morning noon and night.

    Aunt Shorty
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tend to agree. There isn't anything wrong with enjoying a drink here and there, but those who joke about and glorify alcoholism don't seem to understand the seriousness of the disease. Alcoholism has taken both my sister and my niece from me; I don't find it particularly funny.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What age group are we talking about here? College kids getting their first taste of freedom? We talking about a phase or alcohol-related comments that continue into middle-age because that's addiction? Alcohol is a huge phase most kids spend time in, esp. in the US. Eventually, reality sobers them up enough to have a semi-meaningful life.

    Patty O
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All ages, from 21 legal till their seventies. Having it at baby christenings, baby kids birthday, funerals, the first thing when they get to parties is where's the drinks. And I'm not talking disfunctional people either. It's just everything is planned around the alcohol. First time I planned a family thing didn't even think about having alcohol and everybody was like OMG 😱 don't think about picking it up at the store or going out for drinks after work or a show we might have gone to. I just don't understand it.

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    #28

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Pickup trucks. There are people that happen to own pickup trucks, then there are people who's pickup truck owns them. We all know the type, flood lights, muddn tires, grill racks, lifted, spotless paint with a wax, and optionally a diesel stack coming out of the bed, truck muts, and a snorkel. I get it, printing out business cards that tell people that you're a douche would be difficult to distribute on the highway at 70mph, but it might be more cost effective than your $100K Raptor.

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    Kimberly Carlino
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We call these "Payment Princesses" where i live. I own a pickup truck with an all terrain package because i go backcountry a lot. The truck got detailed because i spilled something sticky inside so it was shiny and perfect. I came out of a store and found a bunch of guys standing around it checking it out. As i approahed, they started asking what other accessories i had or started suggesting some that would not improve my performance. I finally got mad and "It's a (boop) truck. It does truck things. She's not here to look pretty." They were so offended

    Debbie Stearne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet it is a “she”, so perhaps slight more than just your (book) truck! 😉

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    Dave Hinckley
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And massive off-road tires that only go off-road when the truck is in the driveway

    Nathan Pogorzala
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    people with massive amounts of compensation to make up?

    Cpt. Robert Christian
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I drive a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, because I inherited it after my dad passed. The only modifications I made is a bed mounted toolbox for my tools and fire gear,, and a union sticker. Years ago, before we had a big merger, and were just a two station department, I had some WOHS in a lifted RAM, coal roll me at a stop light one day. Should have seen his face, after he realized we were going to the same place, the fire station, where I was a Captain, and he was wanting an application. After he was issued an application packet, I introduced myself, and my Halligan Bar that I keep in my truck, for emergency purposes. I explained on how it can be used to puncture the sidewalls of tires, so to keep vehicles from rolling while working an MVA. And that it even works on really big truck tires too. He never submitted the application packet.

    Erla Zwingle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It does truck things" is one of the greatest things I've ever heard. Thanks!

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Raised on a farm, worked in construction. A pickup was a very essential piece of equipment, no more, no less.

    El Dee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not so much a thing here but these trucks are more commonplace than they used to be. Most are owned by farmers and trades people but a few douches own them too. I don't see the appeal. They don't hold any more people and they cost a lot to run..

    FakeOptimist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And other big/ expensive/blingy/extra loud cars. My first thought usually is : you're insecure about your sexual performance and don't want to hide it. Respect for your honesty, but why bother everyone else with it everywhere you go ??

    Jessica J.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This post is magnificent! That last paragraph 🤣😂🤣

    CHRIS DOMRES
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they have tons of photos of themselves next to their trucks.

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    #29

    Smoking weed

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    Phobrek Taz
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a Cannabis-American and I take offense at your denial of my culture /s

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been smoking cannabis for 55 years, and very few people know about it. I also don't discuss any of my other medications randomly with others.

    River (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thiiiisssss. Smoking for medicinal purposes? Great. Smoking for recreational purposes? Awesome. But you don't need all your clothes and accessories to have leaves on them. And you don't need to post a picture of your buds, bong/pipe/bowl/joint/blunt, and grinder every. Single. Freakin' time.

    Jennifer Lee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fifteen bucks, little man, put that s**t in my hand...

    pat hayes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have no problem with it but.....damn! it really smells like skunk outside!!

    Stacy Kincannon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I DONT APPROVE OF SMOKING WEED AT ALL!! I prefer the chocolates and im interested in trying the meals with it cooked in🥰

    Jennifer Lee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Learn to make cannabudder in a mini crock pot. It's a life-changer, especially if you decarboxylate the weed first. There are vids on YouTube to show you how.

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    deanna woods
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a soda and sweets person. I especially love gummy candies. I love Coca-Cola, but can't drink it anymore because of my teeth, so my next drink is Sprite.

    Javier loh
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's very illegal in my country so can someone please explain

    Jes Retzer
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US, medical marijuana is legal in many states and recreational marijuana is legal in a few states. Even before that was the case, it hasn't been seen as socially unacceptable for many years. There are people who center their whole personality on being a pothead. It's juvenile and annoys me too, even though I have no issues with someone who smokes weed. My fiancé has a medical card and uses it everyday. But that's not what he centers his personality around.

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    Cass Malone
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It only bothers me when they use it as an excuse for not doing things. I smoke every single day and I'm the best employee my store had, that's how I became ASM within 3 months

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    #30

    being a 'dog mom' or having a 'fur baby'

    fucking_cute Report

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please do not insult your overlords with such offending terms. You are their slave; not their parent. All hail King fluffernutter!

    More!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve got four spoiled cats and one dog, you will NEVER hear the words ‘fur baby’ come out of my mouth. It really bugs me. They’re my pets. I love them. They are cats and dogs, why call them fur babies? My son was born covered in meconium, he’s a s**t baby?

    Babsevs
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My actual baby girl was born covered in a soft fuzzy down.....she was a real furbaby. My dog however, is usually referred to as K n o b head...or words to that effect. I love him unconditionally, but he is NOT my furbaby!

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    Brandy P
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gross. I have three dogs. None of them are my babies. I'm their "human" and their my "dogs."

    Mosheh Wolf
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I don't get it, when people talk about their 'fur-babies' it's all cute, but when I call babies 'skin pets' everybody says that I'm disgusting, and the worst pediatrician in the hospital"... Not my joke, but I can't remember where I read it.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knew a woman who made cats her entire personality. Cat tchotchkes, paintings, pillows everywhere. AND! The gifts she gave cat owners were always cat-related. Not in the good way like a bag of kibbles, but cat-themed curtains or sheets. Weird.

    Jackie Lulu
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ones who dress them in actual clothing.......

    Coffee_nut45?
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being a " fur mom" is not my Identity or my personality but as I am not able to have biological children my dog is as close as I will ever get.

    Yeeters
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i mean, if they are a good parent to their pets, is it such a big deal? I have a lizard son and i talk about him all the time too! Granted, i have other personality aspects, but still...

    Andy Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pets are not children. Not the same, not even close. You may act like they are but they are not. That whole mindset needs to stop. Also stop buying clothes for your pets, they have fur.

    KimB
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those of us who wanted children but could have them pets can be the next best thing. Me spoiling my pets doesn't hurt anyone. Also my short hair chihuahuas love their winter coats.

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    #31

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Sex. I don't even mean sexuality I mean the coomers and the guys who stalk this sub and ask 11 NSFW questions a day about "Hey ladies what do men get wrong about your bods" and "Ladies, what's your sexiest sex sexual experience where sex was had and it was sexy?" Lust controls some of these people man. They gotta go outside.

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    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coomers?Stalking subs? Is this in a BDSM club or something? God I feel so old lol

    Lauren S
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had the exact same question, coomers? Google has told me… Coomer is a male chronic masturbator, an Incel on steroids, who lives in front of his PC consuming porn all day, and having no other interest in life other that to reach his next orgasm. TIL. 🧐

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    Minath
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They get so consumed by the fact that they aren't having sex that it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. They give off an air of desperation and think that a decent woman wants a Knight in shining armour. They try to be Mr Darcy but come across as Ted Bundy.

    Valden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "White Knight" and the classic, "I am a nice guy." No, you don't get to label yourself as a nice guy, that's for others to decide. Always a red flag.

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    Paul Richards
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I know anything about your sexuality because you say something in the first 5 minutes you are a sucky person

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    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been fortunate. Haven't tripped over one on BP. Not even on Reddit. Guess I choose safe categories.

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    #32

    Scientologists

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    Lisa H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was once trying to seek counseling and I came across a website that offered counseling in the area in which I lived at the time. They said it was attached to the church of scientology, but they didn't say that they were scientologists. I should have dug a little deeper and asked more questions, but I was in a VERY fragile state of mind and naively went. To two sessions. Yes, I feel quite stupid for this. They tried to get me to sign up for things soon after. I was almost tricked by them because, like I said I was in a VERY, VERY fragile state of mind and they took advantage. I narrowly dodged a serious bullet.

    deanna woods
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tom Cruise is the ultimate Scientologist. I used to really like him, but now I just find him weird.

    Pieter LeGrande
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They used to call at every house in our street monthly. Then a new neighbour arrived - he invited them in and spent 2 hours trying to convert them to Catholicism. The Scientologists never came near our street again.

    Dre Mosley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Clearwater, Florida, which is the capital city of the entire church. They definitely make their presence known, but thankfully I don’t run into recruiters often.

    Moya Satterwhite
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Made up religion by a Science Fiction writer, as a joke.

    Small and Annoyed
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Horrible cult. Please watch scientology and the aftermath series by leah remini and Mike rinder

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had one instance with a Scientologist. He suddenly came at me on a busy sidewalk with brochures, and I did what I usually do when a stranger startles me. I screamed and punched him in the face. Use a different tactic, freak.

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    #33

    I’m in recovery and there are some people who make their entire personality being in the program. It’s their entire life. I understand it for people who are new because some have literally had to change everything and they NEED recovery to be their life for a while in order to stay clean and stay alive. That’s perfectly fine, but when you have 25 years clean and you still go to 6 meetings a week, go to every single event and your life entirely revolves around it, it might be time to maybe branch out a little. I’ve distanced myself from these people in the last few years. I stick to the few small meetings that these people don’t frequent, call my sponsor when I need too and have a handful of close friends. Other than that, I have an entire life outside of recovery. I have other friends, hobbies and goals to achieve and don’t really talk about recovery unless I’m asked about It. I feel this is healthier.

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    Elio
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think those people just replaced their substance addiction with a meeting addiction.

    Lauren S
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quite possibly but that is still healthier and safer.

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    Mabelbabel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On a similar note, patient support groups. I had breast cancer diagnosed a few years ago (picked up at a really early stage through routine mammogram screening). I joined a local breast cancer support group and it was frankly bizarre. There was a huge insistence on clean eating, going vegetarian/vegan, going "raw", doing cleanses and de-tox, going sugar free. Everyone was all 'whoop whoop we're beating cancer's a@ss' and no one was allowed to talk about concerns or worries or how scared they were. There were non-stop fund raising events, we were all expected to do sponsored walks, moonlight walks, dress up in ridiculous outfits etc. I left after a couple of weeks-I'd mentioned that there was no scientific evidence going raw/fruitarian/juicing/detox improved survival rates, and if I felt like a gin and tonic would help me calm down, I was going to have one. Apparently I was too negative and too suppressive to be in the group. Being in that group took over their lives, it was wierd.

    DC
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toxic positivity, that's called. Toxic negativity is a lot more bearable!

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    Nathan Pogorzala
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that is what they need to stay clean, i say we let this one slide. Think of the alternative to obsessively not taking hard drugs.

    Con O Cuinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kinda agree, but AA and NA can be very cultish. If you aren't religious, they're gonna try convert you. And if you think you don't need it anymore, they're all too ready to tell you you'll fail without them.

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    Shelby Jackson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think this is very nice to say. You honestly don't know if the person who is 25 years sober is really needing to go to 6 meetings a week to stay on track. They may need to for their own piece of mind and I think it's wrong to assume they are doing it for any other reasons. It's not a cookie cutter thing. Everyone goes through recovery differently.

    Stacy Kincannon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people are just dependent personalities🤷‍♀️

    Aballi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could've written this post. Now, I understand that different people need to do different things for their recovery. I respect that. But when that person with 25 years is at every meeting, preaching about the spiritual principle of open mindedness and then going on about how if you don't go to a meeting every day and constantly be working steps, you will be miserable and end up relapsing and dying, I get pretty turned off. So I guess my real problem is those in recovery who try and push their idea of what recovery should look like on others. Don't get me wrong, 12 step programs have saved my life, and I will forever be grateful for them. At 6 years clean, I go to a few women's meetings a week, stay in touch with my sponsor and have great friends that I talk to every day. I also have close friends who did the 12 step thing for a number of years until it no longer served them, and that's ok too . longer served them them them sservthen ththem an

    Tamra
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You make good points. I've met militant AA's, who can barely speak without regurgitating slogans, and I've met people who go to maybe 1-2 meetings per week and have a great recovery. I think the really hardcore AA's are usually so grateful for their new life, they can't imagine life without it. Regardless, it's a program that's saved a lot of lives, and eased a lot of suffering.

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    David Walker
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed. I don't believe once an addict/alcoholic, always an addict/alcoholic. The point of recovery is to start new. Change the course of your life.

    Planetamy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh God yes! Thank you for saying this!

    More!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I watched a how called Mom on Netflix. It was so good

    Mark Elliott
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spoken like someone who hasn't struggled with their recovery for years. Just because someone has been in recovery groups for years doesn't mean they still don't struggle daily. If you had paid attention to the few meetings you attended you would know this.

    Tamra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am in complete agreement. Another damn good reason to continue to go to meetings on a regular basis, is to be there to support others who may need the help. It's not always about what you get out of it, but also what you can give.

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    #34

    Being a fan Elon musk

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    Atreïdes
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy’s a douche anyway

    TotallyNOTaFox
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more a fan of the engineers, scientists and cleaning crews that work for him - those who do the actual work

    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never understood this admiration for a rich white boy who's never known what it is to want. Not a fan of affluent white South Africans in general. I'll cut Charlize Theron some slack due to her childhood.

    Solidhog
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's when you stop and realise that most of the stuff he already does (electric cars, solar panels, rockets) are not new ideas and he just employed experts to make them and they are not actually any better than other stuff already available. Then there is the stuff he promised that never materialized like the hyperloop and cyber truck or the stuff that ended up worse like the new robot and the Las Vegas car tunnel. Seems he is less a tech visionary and inventor and more a snake oil salesman.

    DC
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's like the saddest thing one can be.

    deanna woods
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get it either. I mean, he's just a person and from what I understand a terrible person.

    Hill Branda
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the Tesla and I love the idea of moving solar power forward and made into a more common option. I think Musk has done a lot for US industry and car manufacturing. But, as a human being, the guy's a d**k.

    HTFenthusiast
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still can't wrap my head around the fact that his smile is upside down. Like, he's smiling, but he's also clearly frowning. It's so wierd!

    Demongrrrrl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does he actually have any fans?

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    #35

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Hating the popular thing

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    Deborah Harris2
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's popular at the moment? I'm so out of touch

    foofoofloofy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a dude (we're sort of friends) and the FIRST THING he'll tell you bout himself is that he's never seen Stranger Things. It's his main personality trait and it makes him feel special. Personally, I think he's missing out.

    Kristal
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While it's not my identity at all, I can totally one up him! Never seen Game of Thrones

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    Benita Valdez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG was totes so into kale before it became popular but its sooo mainstream now I can't even. Like it's so ruined now because reasons. (I've heard someone say similar; people are ridiculous)

    Bonesko
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a friend like this. I was talking about a show and she said she hasn't watched it and doesn't care for it because 'everyone likes it'. That's a stupid f**king reason not to like something.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some popular things need to be hated. Hated hard! Contrarians have been amongst us from the beginning, but hating something just because it's popular is a pretty dumb waste of time.

    Stacy Kincannon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s not about hating what’s popular it’s just tired of it being shoved right up in your face every f##king second of the day🥱🥰🥰👍🏼

    Valden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My experience has taught me the more people like something the more it needs to be scrutinized.

    Pieter LeGrande
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except kale - no way am I going to closely scrutinized kale.

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    ScrapieChick
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of the posts on this thread seem to be about people having popular things, or things that bring others innocent joy and comfort. Is it all Kevin's with a bee in their boxers posting??

    Issey
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are always 2 sides to this. I never liked Harry Potter, not even back when it was new. it just never clicked with me. But critisizing it immediately made me a "hater" in the eyes of the hardcore fans.

    TotallyNOTaFox
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's way to common nowadays - in the entertainment industry everybody is a hatefull troll if they dislike their product, and it only failed because those trolls posted bad reviews according to them.

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    Deidre Lippnik
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually hate the whole "hater" mentality. Why gloat about the people who hate you. I would be heart broken if people sincerely hated me.

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    #36

    Their child’s extracurricular sports

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    Unknown
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being 35 now, with chronic back issues stemming from a fractured spine from playing lacrosse in 7th grade, I wish I never had. Has added absolutely no value to my life

    Heather Resatz
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually had a 'friend' who legit thought I'd want to see her kids 'sports hi light videos' every time I'd see her. Like I get you're proud, and sure a couple of great home run hits but come on ..

    LeeAnne B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Over-involved in anything your child does isn't healthy. For either of you.

    WonderWoman
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Getting the child into the elite (paid for) sports - carting them to practice 5 times a week, then spending all weekends watching the games - all year long, spending the equivalent of a college education for said sport that the kid liked at age 5. More annoying when the kid isn't even good, just well practiced.

    Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thankfully my middle school cross country is the chillest sport ever. One kid finished 2 miles in a half hour and everyone just cheered her on.

    TotallyNOTaFox
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soccer moms.... *shudder*

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    #37

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) You ever see a police officers wife? It's crazy but they turn their entire existence into being a police spouse, it's very odd. I have two neighbors that are police, they younger the wife the more intense the alternate reality they create for themselves. The husbands never mention their profession but the wifes cant shut up about it and try and prove how much they know about local law enforcement.

    Avalanche2 , Kindel Media Report

    Dana Ondráčková
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister is police qife And she is absolutely normal, she loves men in uniforms, Everybody knows that, but its Just a funny quirk we all get behind than being obnoxious

    BadCat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Dad was a police officer and my Step-mom and Dad are both weird about it. They have no problems showing it off hear and there. Pretty much everyone they know knows. She's active on social media, posts pictures. My half-bros are all on social media and post pictures and videos of our parents. But heaven forbid I post pictures of them or tell anyone I know my Dad was an officer (retired now). They keep saying how the "bad guys" might find them and other paranoid stuff. My Dad was just as paranoid about it to my mom. Kinds makes me wonder WTF went down.

    LolaBrio
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Firefighter wives are just as bad if not worse.

    T. Unnamable
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Military wives do this, especially those who identify as their husband's rank. "My husband's a captain but yours is only a commander". I wonder if this occurs among husbands of women in these professions?

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    Donna Clanclan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought women had been using their husbands status for most of mankind to elevate their own?

    Michael Largey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they were denied status of their own.

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    David Zumwalt
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of military wives are like this. Dependapotomous.

    Lesbian Sloth
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But apparently not the other way around... Atleast, that's how it is with the family I know

    $enna
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is more a USA thing, never seen this in The Netherlands.

    SirWriteALot
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they want sympathy because their husbands might not come home tonight.

    RJS
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    By the numbers that’s more likely to happen to wives of construction workers, and we don’t hear it from them.

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    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spouses who live vicariously through their partner's experiences need to get a job, a hobby, or some interests. They aren't evolving and shouldn't be surprised when their partner leaves them for someone with interests.

    Andy Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom was a cop wife, wouldn’t have known if she never said anything when people asked. She was a SAHM, and lived just a normal suburban mom life. The only cop thing she owned was a nightshirt that said “feel safe tonight and sleep with a cop”

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    #38

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Harley Davidson should be much higher.

    SchwiftyMpls , almani Report

    Deborah Harris2
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd love to have one does that count :)

    Con O Cuinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such boring bikes. Heavy, unnecessarily loud, overpriced.

    DJR
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You forgot prone to breakdown

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    Dave Hinckley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I was to buy a motorsickle I think it would be an Indian

    Karl Baxter
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The midlife crisis bike of choice?

    Magnifico Giganticus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obnoxiously loud and over-priced status symbol.

    T. Unnamable
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish my neighbor had an electric one. Especially on early holiday mornings.

    Robin Horne
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If HD had more mechanics and less lawyers, they'd have a better bike.

    BoredNoof
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Higher what? Seat height? Price point? Handle bars?

    Michael Drury
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's all about the ride. You get it or you don't ! I ride a Harley that's pumped and tuned. Love cutting through traffic at high speeds. Live life on the edge or what's the point!

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    #39

    Being confidently incorrect.

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    Catch 22ish
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See Bias Confirmation. It's the reason they obstinently refuse factual info.

    BoredNoof
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mr Dunning-Kruger, I presume?

    Demongrrrrl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad has been described as "never in doubt but often wrong." 100% accurate.

    Anik Lessard
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about being incorrect about your confidence? Had a friend that would mistaken rudeness for confidence. Not the same gurl.

    Michael Largey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Describing just about every boss's boss I've ever had.

    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how all teenagers see all adults.

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    #40

    Anime I enjoy watching anime. But then I see other folks who spend a ton of money cosplaying Random characters. Going to conventions in those multilayered cosplays. They buy a f**k ton of figurines, posters, swords, flags, etc. I don't really find that annoying at all. Cause I have a bunch of jerseys, go to professional sporting events and I have like three posters. And I also play Fantasy football in like 4 leagues. A league I've been in for a decade. Two money leagues and a charity league..... I'm sure Fantasy football will be listed here....so I get the passion What I do find annoying is how they confuse their anime fanhood and convert it to Japan fanhood. Some go as far as thinking Japan is the greatest country and they want to move there. Like look man. Sushi, Ramen, and Tempura is great but Japan is as flawed as most countries and maybe even more flawed than others. Their Work Life Balance is stupid. You often hear about how people work 20 hr days sometimes and die of exhaustion. It's adding on to a declining population. Japan's population declined from 128 mil in early 2010s to 120 mil. There's also High rates of depression and a lack of mental health care in Japan. People aren't as opening as you think they are to. Not saying this is specific to Japan I'm just saying that in Japan isn't as open as you think it is like enjoy the anime

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    Izzy Curer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this person means weebs, not anime fans.

    Theo Blackwood
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True. Japan is shockingly xenophobic to foreigners and to mixed race Japanese people.

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh and let's not forget that you can only be a true anime fan if you watch exclusively original language; you're not a real fan if you watch dubs. I have been told this and told I am not a real fan and just a poser trying to be trendy. Sorry if I actually want to watch and not read; I'm a slow reader plus I have manga and books for reading so screw you Mike you pompous douche

    Cross Oni
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a dub is total garbage, I'll watch it in Japanese. Otherwise, yeah, I don't usually have the wherewithal to read a cartoon.

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    radioactivecandy (they/them)
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yep. as someone who likes anime, i think that many weeaboos believe that japan is all romance and "uwu baka" and cute high school girls in seifukus (the sailor uniform, most high school uniforms in japan are more like prep school uniforms, seifukus are typically worn by middle schoolers). I love to cosplay and go to cons, but when people make it their whole life, then it's annoying/a problem.

    Btsquestrian
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weebs aren't the same as anime fans. Weebs fetishize Japan and Japanese culture as a whole. Anime fans just enjoy anime as an art form.

    BadCat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From a documentary I saw, it's hard for a non-Japanese person/immigrant to find housing because rentals are prioritizing Japanese citizens. Correct me if I'm wrong. But that's what the documentary was explaining for a good chunk.

    FakeOptimist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They even have a word (karoshi iirc) for death because of overworking.

    Miles Mawyer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Konichiwa senpai, please notice me" - Filthy Frank.

    Arenite
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Japan is a fascinating country. But, they are very closed and bigoted. Just read an article in the Japan Times that 60% of foreigners living in Japan have been stopped and questioned by the police. And “the gaijin seat” is an ongoing thing. No matter how crowded the subway may be, no one will sit next to the foreigner.

    RafCo (he/him)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked in Japan for a while. I really like it there. But I couldn't live there. Here's a little story about Japan. When i went there, i was training my counterpart in our Tokyo office. He was to shadow me for a client engagement with a Japanese hospital. He was Chinese, but had been living in Tokyo since he was two years old. We had to hire a translator, because our client refused to speak with him because he was Chinese. So the conversation went like this, i would talk to him. The translator would translate to the client. They would respond to the translator, and my coworker would translate to me. I asked the translator if my coworker was speaking Japanese with an accent. He said, no, he sounds like a native of Tokyo, but he won't be accepted because he isn't Japanese, and worse, he's Chinese.

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    #41

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Music, I know some people who are so snobby about their music choices.

    CyaNydia , Clem Onojeghuo Report

    CHRIS DOMRES
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a lifelong improviser, composer, and jazz pianist, I found that no religion can make a human feel the level of joy that music does. It becomes a passion. Should not criticize anyone for surrounding their life with something creative and uplifting!

    Btsquestrian
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautifully said! This needs to be on a framed poster somewhere. Music can heal.

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    Papa Het
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's not that bad. I am asexual and prefer music that's not abt love (mostly thrash metal). music is something people connect with, because it's mostly about love, and everyone loves people right? But i don't, so I listen to metal.

    T. Unnamable
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought this was going to mention vinyl verses digital and was ready to jump in. My old ears can't tell the difference except much of my old vinyl goes "Snap, Crackle and Pop".

    Vorknkx
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a big fan of metal, but I would never dress as a typical metalhead, or leave my hair long. When I was a kid, these "personality traits" made me feel like enjoying this kind of music was some sort of elite club that was hard to get into. As I grew up, I realized all the clothes, hairdos and the stuff was just BS.

    MyloXyloto
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coldplay. I don't turn it into my WHOLE PERSONALITY but people still hate on me anyways. Peace, please.

    Amy Taylor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm quite a music junkie myself, but I'm never a snob about it. I know a few gatekeepers that love to ask someone wearing a band shirt to name 3 songs by that band...super annoying. If I see someone in a band shirt that I love, I ask if they like the band too, and if they admit they don't know who they are, I play them some of their music to see if they might like it too. I love music so much. I'm always trying to share it.

    Return of Saturn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kinda come off as this type of person because I can go on and on about metal! I try not to talk about it with my friends because it often leads in hurt feelings to say the least :( Do any of you guys also like metal? ^w^

    Bonesko
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I joke with my best friend that if I didn't lie to her when we met, we were 12, that we wouldn't still be friends. She was an alternative music snob and we got to talking about music we liked I said 'bush, jewel', true at the time, but pretended like I hated boy bands.

    Iris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yup. my friend ACTUALLY GOT MAD AT ME (i thought she was joking) because I don't like Taylor Swift, and is always talking about how she has the best music ever.

    Dave Hinckley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Screw them. I like everything except polka.

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    #42

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Being a “boy mom”

    ThnksFrThMemeries , Ivan Samkov Report

    Ladytron
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get it. I have two sons and a daughter and I must say the difference from a parenting perspective is 0 % gender and 100% personality. All kids are born with different personalities but I can't see how that's linked to gender at all?

    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm female but when I was growing up, all my friends were boys. Some of my friends' moms were... kind of weird towards their sons vs. my friends' sisters, for example. Like they had more love/were prouder of producing a boy vs. their daughters. I have a couple of relatives like that too but that's more of a cultural thing (I'm adopted but my family is Mexican). Some of my aunts would absolutely fawn over their sons and treat their daughters like maids/Cinderella. The sons could do no wrong, were put on pedestals, and the daughters were screamed at/were slapped or hit if they didn't do their chores etc. But my aunts would never hit their sons even if they did something wrong/talked back/etc. It was uncomfortable to observe, as a child :( I only have a sister in my immediate family, no brothers, and said aunts always felt entitled to hit us as well if they thought we did something "wrong".

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    Lauren S
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boy mom here! When he was a newborn I learned you have to make sure the penis isn’t pointing up or he’ll just pee out the top of the diaper. When he was a toddler, I learned it’s traumatic when you can’t find both your balls and think one is gone. When he was a preschooler I learned lyrics to a lovely song called, “I love my penis, penis, PENIS!” (Repeat, those are the only words in the song.) When he was a little boy, I learned you have to talk to him about keeping himself covered because he has no shame and he’s not a baby anymore. Are there “boy mom” things that don’t involve a penis? I think everything else is just parenting. 🤔

    BadCat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to stop reading not even midway through. I guess I'm not understanding but I'm feeling highly uncomfortable with visualizing a young child's nether regions. One thing I notice about parents with girls is we don't describe and talk about their private parts so publicly and candidly.

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    Dre Mosley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know one of these. She puts #boymom on every social media post.

    More!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So needy, is she also a policeman’s wife?

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    Ace
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what a "boy mom" is. Someone explain?

    keighterz
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s become a huge hashtag on social media. Women use it when their sons have done something that is “such a boy thing” when in reality it’s just a little kid thing. I think it started as a cute way for moms to relate to each other but it has kinda morphed into a weird intense gender separation thing. Edit to add: I am a mom of two boys so technically I’m a boy mom. But I agree with what Lauren S said above, that it is totally a personality thing and not a gender thing.

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    Stacy Kincannon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m my kids mom! I have a son and two dsughters

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a friend with 3 boys and being their mom is her entire personality. It's all about sports and how awesomely athletic her kids are. One of them recently went away to college and she visits him there ALL the time. Let the poor guy experience life already! We're not really friends anymore either, because I'm not a mom. She only socializes with other moms. You can't even have a regular conversation with her because EVERYTHING is about her boys. Her Facebook posts make me want to puke - they are SO cheesy and sappy. We used to have a lot of fun together. Before her personality was absorbed by her children. (I do have friends with kids who still remember how to be an adult though.)

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This must be how the parent wants to be identified, because it's not meant to imply gender-based parenting. It's literally means a mother of boys, just like girl dad implies father of daughters.

    KimB
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have two stepchildren one of each. The only thing different was my stepson was easier as a teenager. My stepdaughter had it rough when the hormones kicked in she went from a rational person to a seemingly insane person lol thankfully that phase didn't last too . My stepson used to sit on my lap and fart though...maybe that's what the OP meant? : D

    Gemma jones
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when women call them full time moms lol like theres an option for part time and they take weekends off lol

    Nicole Tomme
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the heck is that? Sounds.... creepy.

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    #43

    Politicians they follow

    mrivkees Report

    BadCat
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upon listening to every candidate during election question period, they all sound the same. They all waste time thanking everyone and every opportunity they've had in their life, reminiscing about something that happened in their family 20 years ago and then barely answer the question in the last 2 seconds, and usually going over the time limit. No matter the party, there's very, very little impacts I've noticed in my life that has been changed so dramatically that wouldn't have happened if different party was elected.

    El Dee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NEVER worship a politician. They aren't worth it and they often want the same thing you do for entirely different reasons..

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even follow celebrities I love and respect. No way I'd ever follow a deceitful person like a politician.

    FakeOptimist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being a stalker or a not wanting to think for themself ?

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    #44

    Driving a Tesla

    Tertarix Report

    FakeOptimist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I see one on the road I watch out : a lot of them are driven by rich people without driving skills. Over here they are cheap to run (if you can afford the investment) because of tax write-offs.

    Unknown
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's so funny you say that, I realized that they have become the new BMW owners. No driving skills, no care about anybody else on the road, and for me, fun to cut off and annoy because it's just so easy to. It's nice to remind them they're not the only people on earth!

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    JMil
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Energy cost (electricity vs. gasoline) is lower pretty much anywhere, but how much depends on the state/region. I live in a state with low electricity prices and high gas prices, I save a lot of money by driving a plug-in electric hybrid. Cost per mile is about 1/4, it is equivalent to paying about a dollar per gallon for gas.

    JMil
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Edit: even better that it is efficient in general, with features like regenerative braking, and better for the environment.

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    KimB
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're so quiet! Almost got hit crossing in a parking lot because I couldn't see or hear it! (Guy was also going too fast)

    Stacy Kincannon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Live in Texas. It’s worthless here!

    RafCo (he/him)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in a city in the north east. It's worthless here, unless you have a garage. I park on the street. Maybe in front of my house, maybe a block away. Not sure how I'd charge the thing. I suppose I could by a LOT of extension cords.

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    pat hayes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    for me its Prius drivers.......holier than thou attitudes...

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I put these folks in the same category as self-proclaimed vegans. Too self-righteous for their own good. I've been doing my part for decades to reduce climate change, but I don't wear a sandwich board advertising it.

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    #45

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Being in the military.

    Ok-Butterscotch4486 , RODNAE Productions Report

    FakeOptimist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here it's just a job. Granted : an interesting and sometimes risky one, but done by all kinds of people : straight/gay, morning/evening people, grumpy/friendly, right/left wing, rock/classical/techno lovers....

    Valden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There needs to be a distinction made. When a person is an active soldier, that is who they are. You are a soldier first. That is who and what you legally are and must conduct yourself accordingly. There are those who retire from service who don't know how to be anything other than the soldier they were, and that's unfortunate they can't make a healthy transition. Then we have the ones who make it their personality after serving a short time. I have found most of the ones who bost were just civilians in uniform.

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    Dre Mosley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my experience, the ones who brag about it are the ones who spent their time safely stationed on a base and never got anywhere close to being deployed. The ones who saw action are pretty quiet about it.

    Erin Ward
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally get why this can be annoying, however. If you end up with a disability it can effect a lot of you every day life.

    T. Unnamable
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Add having been in the military. It was 50 years ago. I'm over it.

    Robin Horne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand the military discount that stores give out. Why should folks get a discount just because of the job they chose?

    Celia McReynolds Tinsley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have not been in the military but I will admit that when my oldest son chose to become a Marine I went a little stupid and remained that way for a couple of years always talking about my Marine if the slightest opening presented itself. My son, on the other hand, has never felt the need to tell people. I apologize for being one of the crazies!

    Karl Baxter
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US, there appears to be a certain amount of military worship which doesn’t exist in Europe. You chose to join for a variety of reasons - usually learning a trade, getting an HGV licence, etc. but why should you be revered for it?

    Lucky2BAlive
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Treating a veteran who was injured abroad differently than veteran with the same injury suffered domestically. I see it each time I engage a veteran. Sometimes they avert their eyes. Why?

    Öz Deniz Boro
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The soldiers have to be motivated to do their jobs right and to be honest it is a unique life style. No one can blame them for carrying their careers to home.

    JustinTime
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a RESERVIST who is like this, which makes it worse!

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    #46

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Their beard. As a guy with a beard it’s annoying. Although it’s not quite as bad as it was 5 years ago or so. We get it. You have a beard

    jimbopalooza , Allef Vinicius Report

    FakeOptimist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me : sometimes just too lazy or lacking the energy to shave more than once a week.

    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm female and I have the same attitude towards my legs XD

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    Karl Baxter
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At 54 I still can’t grow a full beard and really couldn’t care less.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this a trend among young hipsters, because the men I've known over the years never discuss their beards? One judgement that I have is the hideousness of neck beards.

    Dave Hinckley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last time i shaved was 1983. I did that because I hated shaving. You grew a beard because...it's cool? That's nice.

    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have always been curious: does it take much to maintain a nice/longish beard? Do you have to comb/brush it? Does it get tangled?

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    Moya Satterwhite
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, but all I can think of is stuff clinging to the hair, stale food, snot…

    RafCo (he/him)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never talked about my beard, or had anybody tell me about their beard. This is odd

    pat hayes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i hate, loathe, the Redneck beards....grossly dirty and filled with the weeks daily menu! too long & just filthy....Dreads too, bug infested,yuk!

    Captain Awesome
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a beard purely because my 10 (at the time 2 year old) year old liked to rub her hand on it while they snuggled. I've kept it because razors are stupid expensive. Personally I hate being asked if I grew it out to match some celebrity or to be hip.

    Theoretical Empiricist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the beard competitions that leave me baffled.

    Arnas Valeika
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, maintaining a beard takes a lot of time and effort.

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    #47

    CrossFit

    Panther81277 Report

    Jake B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn’t know this was still around. I obviously Am not into any fitness. Exhaust me to watch action movies.

    Gemma jones
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me either, i hear ppl say it, not a clue what it is

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    jenjie.newt
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First rule of CrossFit: talk about CrossFit

    Chich
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dated a woman who becane a fitness instructor. That was fine but her whole became the gym. If you weren't at work or asleep they why weren't you at the gym!?

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Prior to retiring, I always had a gym membership. I've been very lucky not having to deal with lunkheads at any of them. I've heard the horror stories of these people who live at the gym. They were made for CrossFit.

    #48

    Wokeism

    YungEv08 Report

    Vix Spiderthrust
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Counterpoint: using the word "woke" to mean anything you're having a hissy fit about at the time.

    Valden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Replace the word "woke" with altruism and it's easy to see why people become so hateful about it. Forces them to confront what an ugly person they are. For example, "I am tired of all this wokism with gay people." OH, you mean treating everyone as a person and not discarding them because they are not like you, yea I can see why that might upset a hateful snowflake.

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    Karen Grant
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure what this means. Are we deriding others for respect and sensitivity of cultural differences? Or are we celebrating awareness and acceptance of them? Which box do I check? Where do I sign if I give a damn?

    Phil Rubin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Woke" means aware. The opposite of "Woke" is willfully ignorant. Take your pick.

    Timmy Pillinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Translate woke to Latin and back and it comes out as person with a conscience.

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wholeheartedly jumped on this awareness bandwagon. Too many people have spent generations hiding in the dark, so yeah, bring on the wokeism. But people being people, the concept of bringing awareness to a subject was twisted beyond recognition.

    Vorknkx
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In recent years, anti-wokism has become even worse.

    fang lyn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nothing wrong with that but there's more to life than seeing it for the dreary side. hate the patriarchy before i even had a word for or knew what it was. don't really get anywhere personally attacking everyone else unless you change it from the inside

    fang lyn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nothing wrong with that, but they'll burn themselves out just keep seeing the dreary side.

    Joann Boyd
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It means the perpetually offended. Those people who are so much better than you because they're so trendily aware.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One is perpetually offended when in the presence of the perpetually offensive. When the bigots, psychos, and MAGA types are out of the room, our level of offense drops back to normal. Drop me in a septic tank, and I will continually complain about the smell. Pull me out, and I'll be happy to change the subject (and my clothes).

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    Stacy Kincannon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are going to be “ woke” be totally informed first!!!

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    #49

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Here in the Netherlands people who live in Amsterdam base their personality on Amsterdam

    kood_gid , Red Morley Hewitt Report

    wowbagger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New Yorkers in the U.S. tend to do that, too.

    Amy Taylor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's funny.....people always say how people from LA are all rude and it's never the people born and raised here. All of the typical a*****e LA people are never from here, lol. I think they come here and think that's how they need to act to fit in.

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    Fabian Bernard
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same for Paris. In France, accent and verbal expression, way of saying ''hello'' can differ if you move by 150 km. I think Bretons are the worst at defining their personality based on where they live. I won't say a word about Marseille and Corsica, I don't want to see my home bombed😁

    Arthur Waite
    Community Member
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a big Andre Rieu fan, and if I were to link emotionally with any city in the Netherlands, it'd be Maastricht.

    Debbie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And Maastricht has so much more to offer!

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    $enna
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha, this is so true. For them it is almost a religion 😂

    GoldfishCrackers
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think many who live in big cities do that.

    TotallyNOTaFox
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can relate, a lot of people from Berlin act like that as well

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    #50

    “What’s Something That People Turn Into Their Whole Personality?” (50 Answers) Their job

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    Lauren S
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this varies in different countries/cultures. In the US it’s the very first thing you seem to talk about. It’s how you describe someone briefly, he’s a plumber, lawyer, etc. It plays a role in why people will overwork and not have balanced lives. I think cultures that don’t do this are more rounded. More time with family, more time with friends, more time relaxing, more time for hobbies.

    Justin Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should also make a difference for a job and career.

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    Karl Baxter
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My job pays the bills but it no more defines me than my preferred brand of toilet paper

    LB
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last few years I have taken to asking new people how they like to occupy their time. Then then can talk about work or hobbies or family or whatever. To me it feels like a good alternative to asking someone what they do.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want to think about it, never mind discuss it at parties. Altho, if someone has an exciting job in science or something, my ears will perk up.

    More!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For years I’ve been deliberately not asking that question and I’ve been observing how long it takes for someone I’ve just met to ask me that question. Usually it is about the fourth question they’ll ask.

    R. H.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm asked "What do you do" What do you need done?

    Öz Deniz Boro
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's normal if you are into the first say 5 years of your profession. It is a serious change in your life style

    Issey
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    tbh this is unfair. statistically we spend more time at work than anywhere else, so of corse our job is a big part of who we are

    Archer Harris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am one with the cows and the cows are with me.

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What are you trying to say, Archer? Did force autocorrect to cows? Rogue one meets old McDonald?

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    #51

    The thing/people/group/idea they hate. When people really don’t like something they center their dislike of it in their life. See e.g. skinheads, republicans, nimby neighbors, luddites, activists of almost any type (they fight what they are against more then they promote what they support because you don’t need to be an activist for the status quo), gangs, etc.

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    Karen Grace
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This should be much higher! This is in part what is tearing apart the US. We have a segment of our population that just lives to hate. It's so sad and I don't think there is a way out for now. The hate is constantly being fanned by members of a certain party and certain "news" personalities.

    Sonja
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not just the US, it's everywhere! And the worst thing is that they often sabotage any changes that others try to make because for them it's never enough! And if you're not 100% and then some on their side, you're the enemy! Real change doesn't come overnight. You need to build it up, step by step. But those activists s**t on anything that's not exactly as they want it to be. Tearing down progress left and right that took decades to be reached because in their minds if it's not 100% it's just as bad as doing the things they think they're fighting. And you can't make them see it! They cause numbers that have decreased because of decades long hard work go up again and just don't want to see it! Because in their minds, decreasing a problem doesn't count. It has to be eradicated. And in most cases, this is just not possible.

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    Magnifico Giganticus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My entire family seems to define themselves by what they hate. It was quite a revelation that cured me of it.

    Izzy Curer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most religious people I see fall into this camp. They seem to care more about hating people who disagree with them than they care about their god.

    Limey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Religious” vs “Christian” They think it’s the same thing. It isn’t.

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    Vorknkx
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also - the movie/music/games they hate.

    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not In My Back Yard. An example would be going on about how there should be more housing for homeless folks, but they'll raise hell if it's going to be built in their neighborhood.

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    #52

    Spending too much time on the Internet. There's some people that every joke, every turn of phrase, every reference is just a f*****g meme. They're the equivalent of people that would quote lines from TV shows/movies but it's more widespread. Yes, I'm talking to most of you. Sorry.

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    Dana Ondráčková
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah memes integrated into my blood stream but sometimes it makes me connect with younger generation because they understand a meme better than wide explanation And it makes them smile seeing a 30yo who is fluent in memes

    Izzy Curer
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idk, as someone who works from home and rarely sees other human beings, the internet is pretty much my only human interaction throughout the day. The majority of my friends are online, and it's nice to be able to 'spend time with them' so often. Memes are a perfectly valid form of communication. It's like all language. It's meant to evolve, and the older generations tend to hate on the stuff the 'kids' come up with, just because they have trouble understanding it. Look, I grew up in the 80s, and if I can learn to speak in memes, you can too. Take your hate somewhere else, and just try to remember that communication evolving is nothing new.

    radioactivecandy (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im too far gone. my blood? memes. my tears? memes. my sweat? memes. my p**s? memes. my cells? memes.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm on the Internet for hours upon hours. This is where I get my news and science articles, TV shows, movies, and documentaries. It's how I communicate with people around the globe, make appointments, plus so many more benefits TL to list. Like anything else in life, it depends on how you're spending your time once you get there.

    Dave Hinckley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why I got off Facebook 6 years ago and didn't look back.

    Heather Evans
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see most memes months after they peak... Then I finally get what people were talking about 6 months ago. I have no idea how people stay current on memes.

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the poster was female !!

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    #53

    A tv show.😐

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    Lakota Wolf
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to admit I am a little tired of the first comment/highest-voted comment on some posts being something along the lines of "Sheldon!!!" or "He's totally Sheldon!" or "What a Jim, haha!" or "He's such a Dwight!" etc. (Characters from The Big Bang Theory and The Office, respectively). I've actually never seen either show, but I feel like I've absorbed a deep knowledge of the characters and I know them well, just due to the number of comments I see about them XD (And yes, I could just not read the comments if they bother me, but sometimes when they're the highest-voted comment, it's hard to NOT notice/see it.)

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I might identify with a character's situation or personality traits, but that happens with literary characters, too.

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    #54

    Being from the country ! Like ok, we get it !

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    Firstname Lastname
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I grew up country but live in the suburbs. The only part that makes it really obvious is when I scream "cows!" on roadtrips because I don't expect them outside of my hometown.

    Sera
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everybody does that on road trips. It’s nice to see cows.

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Raised on a farm surrounded by other farms. Lived in towns, villages, and the burbs. Retired in the city. I ain't got an identity anymore!!!!

    DC
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sick of country people tell me their fairy tales about what people from town wouldn't know, like if there really were children who think a cow's colour determines the type of milk you can grab from her, or not knowing how meat is made and, after learning at a too old age, becoming vegetarian, also seen as some kind of fault by them, preventable by having kids attend slaughtering before they're out of diapers. Gotta start early to crush their compassion, makes you better people, dear country folks! Of course, not all, but ... those that identify by being a "country girl" or "country boy" usually are such.

    #55

    Not "giving a f**k" I don't know why but in recently it's started to annoy me the number of people who seem to take "not giving a f**k" as a massive personality trait.

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    Diphylleia Grayi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "not giving a f*CK" as an excuse to being dumbass-s

    Samara Messer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a friend who read a book called "The Art of Not Giving a F*ck" or something like that. It turned her into a jerk.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm desperately trying to not give a f^ck because being strafed every day with horrible news that none of us has control over is too overwhelming some days. There's no avoiding it. These horrors appear in our newsfeeds, comedy, drama, social media, and casual conversations. So, yeah. I don't want to care because it's eating me alive.

    R. H.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No matter how hard I look I can't find a fffk to give.

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda like that "sorry not sorry" nonsense. OK we get it, you don't care and the affect you have on others doesn't matter to you. Can we please move on and you stop saying it over and over?

    Solidhog
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is something that has started and becoming big with younger people in Japan.

    #56

    Being "child-free" Also being a "mama bear"

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    Gemma jones
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im child free but thats no a choice its cause i got no money to raise a child and i have cried lakes of tears because of it

    Heather Resatz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay haters, wow these are big choices that women make, and have the right to be proud of them!

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I genuinely called myself a mama bear in an earlier post. 🫤 Oh but if you mess with my cub you’ll catch these hands! Jk. But I will probably use you in some life lesson speech of what not to do.

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing wrong with it as long as you're not all about it. You're a mom, you tend to be protective like many other mothers in the animal kingdom 😊 I am not a mom but I'm am an aunt and my brothers guardian so I can understand a little over protective sometimes. I'd cut a bītch for hurting my brother or nephew; it's in our nature to protect and sometimes we be fierce.

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    Samara Messer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a lot of societal pressure for women to have kids. I have been asked many times in a condescending manner why I don't have kids and never wanted them but I have never asked someone why they do have kids or why they want to have kids. I don't base my identity around it but I can see where some child-free people do.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only mention my lifestyle choices if it pertains to the conversation, otherwise it can come off as judgmental.

    Izzy Curer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think it's intentional, that just literally is what they do all day. It seems like it's in contrast to the norm, because they're the minority.

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    #57

    The word “introvert” Hey guys, did you know I’m an introvert? Because yep, I sure am an introvert. Yep. Big time introvert right here. Hey, who has two thumbs and is an introvert? This guy! Oh boy, I sure am an introvert. Did I tell you I’m an introvert? Yep. Introvert here. Absolute introvert. Oh, and as a reminder, I am an introvert How do you know when you meet an introvert? Same way you know when you meet a New Yorker. Don’t worry, they’ll tell you

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    James016
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A real introvert wouldn’t tell you. They would not speak to you.

    Shelby Jackson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ummmm I've a bestie that's an introvert and he's never came out saying it. In fact none of the introverts I know have.

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That because we're typically not attention seekers and it only might come up if it's actually relevant to the conversation.

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    Lara Verne
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, being introvert does not necessary mean you have social anxiety.

    radioactivecandy (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a true introvert is someone you'll notice. because they're hiding in the corner with headphones on.

    Samara Messer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Introversion is not the same as social anxiety. Best way I ever heard to describe it is an extrovert comes into a party with an empty battery. It gets charged up the more they interact with people. An introvert comes in with a fully charged battery that gets drained from socializing, no matter how much they enjoy it. They need a lot more alone time to recharge.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do tend to overuse words until they barely resemble their definition. Many introverts can behaviorally "code switch" by acting within a normal range in public while the unseen anxiety builds until they think they'll burst, but they do not voluntarily inform people of their condition.

    Viola Yarrow
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m not shy, and I like people, but i am an introvert. Long exposure to people or crowds in general tire me out.

    R. H.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just be because I'm not replying to the insipidity emminating from your mouth does not make me an introvert ...

    Diphylleia Grayi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes, sometimes is necessary when people don't want to understand why you won't talk with people you don't trust, why is better for your mental peace not to hang out and why being alone does mean being lonely ;)

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    #58

    Depression, unfortunately. I’m not shaming anyone who does. It’s easy to fall into and hard to get out of because it feels so “normal” that you don’t know how to be happy anymore and the thought of change is kinda scary, if that makes sense? I’ve been there and it sucks.

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Using your mental or physical disorder as an identity sounds a bit manipulative, pulling it out to justify behavior/attitude that would be shut down otherwise.

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    #59

    Computers, and they're weirdly elitist about it

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    Solidhog
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Linux users. I am an IT professional and still get frustrated with Linux users who rant about it being free and not "corporate" but fail to admit that it's harder for most non-tech people to install, setup and use because trying to find the instructions and help is like the film National Treasure.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nearly 30 years using MS, and people keep telling me to switch to Apple. How 'bout I bounce one off the back of your head as you're leaving me the hell alone! Sorry, got a bit testy, there. I'm okay now.

    Vorknkx
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. MS software does all the work I need it to do and I've never had problems with it, so why should I switch to anything else? "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

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    Dre Mosley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Snooty Mac users who think anything not Apple sucks. PC gamers who make sure to remind us every chance they get that their PC can run games better than an Xbox. Let's not forget the tech hippies, i.e. Linux people who think anyone who uses commercial/proprietary software is an idiot.

    #60

    Horses.

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    foofoofloofy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *looks at profile pic then hangs head in shame*

    Jill Rhodry
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. Never be ashamed of loving your horse😊

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    Btsquestrian
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And we are perfectly okay with it being our entire personality. Either you're a horse person or you're not. It takes a lot of time, daily effort, and specialized training to keep alive a 1,000-pound animal that lives between 25 and 35 years, with the hyperreactive flight instincts of a deer, and a gastrointestinal tract that is designed to kill them.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had to drop a client because of their obsession with horses. Don't misunderstand. I had a horse on the farm. I still enjoy riding. I just don't like neurotically obsessed people.

    R. H.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cash only with horse people.

    #61

    coffee

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who identifies with coffee? Sure, the infinite memes and sayings can be annoying, but use it as their personality?

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    #62

    Being an SJW, we get it you view yourself as morally superior

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    Emanual Henry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel old again, what is SJW?

    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who call other people SJWs are probably people who dislike social justice, things like equality.

    TotallyNOTaFox
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or people that agree on the cause but don't agree with the methodes of extremists and their sometimes unhinged demands.

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    Vix Spiderthrust
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Counterpoint: being the sort of person who calls others SJWs. It's the millennial for "do-gooder" and is exactly as wrongheaded as a criticism.

    Mabelbabel
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To me, a do-gooder is someone who goes out and volunteers at the homeless shelter or the food bank, and raises money for charity by taking part, whereas a SJW is someone who sits at home policing social media and websites and whines about how other people dress, what they say and do, looking for ways to be insulted. Do-gooders are far better for society than SJW.

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    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, as a morally superior being, I find this offensive.

    R. H.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SJWs won their repeal of Roe v Wade

    S Cooley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're probably talking about mmy sister XD

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you comments! I’m an OLD millennial and never heard this.

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    #63

    Being a mom

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    Nathan Pogorzala
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If i see one more "Mama Bear" sticker or item of apparel, im going to puke.

    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right? Why's it always gotta be bears, too? Why can't it be "Mama Wolf" or "Mama Dinosaur" or "Mama Cockroach"?? It's so speciesist, too! >:(

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You spread your legs and popped out a kid. Just like the millions of women before you. Oh, and just like most mammals, too! Ta da! You're a hero!

    #64

    Their partners

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    FakeOptimist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get your own porsonality/hobbies !!

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For generations, women followed behind their husbands, bragging about their status. It's long past time for this subservient behavior. Living through another person, be it your spouse, child, or parent isn't living.

    3 Owls In A Coat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a coworker (whose husband works with us too) and she refuses to do anything without him. Apparently she’s always been in relationships throughout her whole life and has spent very little time single. She doesn’t really have any hobbies, kind of just watches TV all the time or sits on the sidelines watching while he does his hobbies, and when he goes on weekend fishing trips with his friends she’s completely lost without him. Tried to get her to come to a small work dinner on one of those weekends so she wouldnt be lonely, and she just stared blankly at me and said “But Husband isn’t going to be there…..” My boss had warned me tbf, he said “wife doesn’t do anything without husband so I doubt she’ll come.” Her husband even tries to encourage her to hang out with friends more (and has asked me to help because she doesn’t have a lot of friends) or try new activities without him and she’s just not interested. Always made me wonder what was going on or if it’s just her personality 🤔

    #65

    Liking The Office

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    Emanual Henry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, it is a great show. How does one base their personality on it?

    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a few friends who do. They will quote the show's lines at you. They will act like the characters in exaggerated fashion. They will comment on things posted online with "You're such a Dwight!" They will say things to you like "Don't be such a Jim!" I have never seen a single episode of the show and I just blink blankly when they do things like this :/

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    Ana-Louise Reinders
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's an awesome show! But yeah some people do this as well with like ST and Friends, I like both those shows, but it's gets really annoying

    Small and Annoyed
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most overrated show ever. The uk series and the American series

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saw one episode each of the UK and US version. Wasn't my cup of tea. Moved on. Not judging those who enjoyed either version.

    RoanTheMad
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or even worse... "Friends" (i mean seriously it's not even funny imo, but some people act like the show was a gift from the gods or something, it's fine if you like it but omg shut up about it)

    Izzy Curer
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, do people still do this? It used to annoy the c**p out of me a decade ago, but I'd assumed people had stopped talking about it, by now. The other one was Scrubs.

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    #66

    Being petite

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    radioactivecandy (they/them)
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i'm petite, but when i see girls thinking they can get the attention of anybody they want because they're "so small uwu" it's so annoying! BEING SHORT SUCKS.

    Samara Messer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am petite (5'1") but its others who try and make it define me. If been called "Polly Pocket", "Munchkin", " Smurfette" etc. Besides pants always been too long, I usually forget that I am small.

    Aunt Shorty
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only when I'm grocery shopping and can't reach things on the top shelf.

    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Using something like a genetic trait to identify yourself is rather foolish. It wasn't your choice or decision. It's merely a fluke of genetics.

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    #67

    Not drinking/being an ex alcoholic Lifting Liking mainstream childish s**t like those horrid Disney women, Harry Potter fans, like it's cute you never evolved from age 6

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    Sonja
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The really annoying people are those who hate things solely because they have decided it's not grown up enough and 'childish'. Fun fact: a huge part of being mature is not caring about other people's opinions concerning your preferences. If you need the constant approval of an imaginary crowd that what you like and do is approximate for (insert arbitrary trait here) all this shows is your insecurities about your own personality and lack of maturity. A real adult knows: liking something, no matter what it is, even if it's unicorns and pink sparkle, doesn't make a difference. If you're mature or not is not determined by your likes and dislikes, you're mature when you're ready to take responsibility for yourself and make your own decisions as well as accepting those of others and that they are allowed to differ from yours

    DJR
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think OP was saying it's not ok to like those things. Keep in mind the list is about basing entire personalities.

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    The weird one
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My god. Why must we give up the things we love and enjoy because we’re not young? Why is loving Harry Potter childish? Or Disney? Just ignore us and let us be happy. What this does is put ppl down because they (me included) feel ashamed for liking something.

    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya know, how about folks get to like what they like, and if you don't like what they like or vice versa, maybe don't hang out? Not everyone is ment to be friends with everyone else.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Minor correction: recovering alcoholic not ex-alcoholic. Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic.

    Btsquestrian
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL It's okay for people to like things

    #68

    Being pregnant

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    Lauren S
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are growing an actual human, you get some special treatment and recognition. It affects you emotionally (mood swings?), physically (do I really need to explain?), mentally (pregnancy brain anyone?). It’s also a temporary thing so let it briefly be part of their identity.

    Aisling Raye
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not that it can't be a part of your identity, it's about it being your whole identify. Of course you're going to talk about your pregnancy! It's about making the fact that you're pregnant your only personality trait. You're still a person, you don't have to drop all of your other likes/dislikes when you get pregnant. (Or become a parent or join the army or a lot of other stuff on this list)

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    Sonja
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never been pregnant, but I know enough about it to be aware that being pregnant has to become your identity for the duration. It's a necessity, not a choice. Because it has so many demands on the woman's body that you can't just go on as if it wasn't there. You have to be aware of it and make others aware of it or you risk your baby. That's just how it is

    Ladytron
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pregnancy is very consuming and constant while being pregnant. I haven't met a single woman who base their whole personality off being pregnant though (it is temporary after all) but I have met women who talk about their pregnancy a lot while being pregnant. Especially their first. Honestly I just think it's about them realizing it affects your whole being and your whole life. I find it quite understandable to talk about it a lot then.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understand that major mental, physical, and emotional changes are part of this package, so patience and understanding should accompany this temporary "identity". Just don't use it to manipulate others. Unlike a terminal disease, this was a chosen condition.

    #69

    Visiting Europe for more than a week

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    DJR
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did this but for "the beach" for a week in third grade until the teacher took away my sunglasses.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First thing that came to mind were the SNL skits of the couple returning from (whatever foreign country) and speaking with an accent to the annoyance of their dining companions.

    RoanTheMad
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I visited Europe for 26 years and counting.

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