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To put it simply, gatekeeping is an act when someone takes it upon themselves to decide who does or does not have access or rights to a community or identity ("You can't be a real Phoebe Bridgers fan, you just discovered her. Real fans follow her since at least Stranger in the Alps.") If this sounds ridiculous to you, don't worry. You're not alone.
There's a subreddit called r/GatesOpenComeOnIn and it describes itself as the polar opposite of gatekeeping. Created in 2018, this online community collects and shares pictures of wholesome acts of kindness when people had each other's backs. Whether it's encouraging everyone to share their Spotify Wrapped or simply allowing someone to feel tired, it doesn't take much to acknowledge another person's emotions, thoughts, experiences, values, and beliefs. Continue scrolling and check out how it's done.
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#1
Wholesome Patriotism
Katarzyna Drozd 4 years ago (edited)
Well we need this so f****** much in Poland, where government took away women rights to decide about our bodies
Carmen 4 years ago
I fully understand what you are going through, from my personal experience (Socialist Romania, when we had to have 4 and then 5 children each before having a legal abortion = result? thousands of dead or maimed women, mentally scared for life).
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Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
More importantly, anti-choice is the opposite view. Not pro-life. Pro-life is a lie the anti-choice crowd use to deceive people.
Bonita 4 years ago
There are always situations that requiring abortion for the health of the mother or baby, I didn't know I was pregnant when I was given Acutane, having to have that abortion destroyed me. Abortion isn't a viable choice for birth control, which seems to driving the numbers up.
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Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Nailed it. There’s a reason it’s called Pro-Choice, not Pro-Abortion. It’s the CHOICE that we’re at risk of losing, so it’s the real point here, not the medical procedure. To compound this, the same people who want to take away our choice also want to take away most of what will prevent unwanted pregnancies in the first place. Except for their own mistresses, that is.
Paul Davis 4 years ago
People forget that when the first laws legalizing abortion were passed in the U.S., it wasn't because everyone loves aborting babies. It was because of the horrible and heart-breaking stories of young teenaged girls getting the back-alley abortions and often dying from the procedure. And guess where most of that happened -- in the most deeply conservative religious areas, because they are always the worst about suppressing information about how sex and pregnancy work, and wouldn't let people practice safe birth control methods. So by all means make it illegal again, we'll see all those preachers' daughters back in the alleys getting the wire-hanger treatment again, and it will all be wonderful won't it?
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
You seem confused. Back alley abortions would never have existed if doctors were able to do their jobs. You’re making circular reasoning.
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deanna woods 4 years ago
This is the kind of people we need in the US. People who realize that what someone else does to their body is no one's business.
Maureen Matthew 4 years ago
But your body is also the body of a child. That 'clump of cells' doesn't become ANYTHING ELSE other than a human being
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As you can see from the pictures, empathy goes a long way. Developing it is crucial for establishing relationships and behaving compassionately. Since empathy involves experiencing another person’s point of view, rather than just one’s own, it enables prosocial or helping behaviors that come from within, rather than being forced.
Sadly, some surveys indicate that empathy is on the decline in the United States and elsewhere. But at least these findings motivate parents, schools, and communities to support programs that help people of all ages enhance and maintain their ability to walk in each other’s shoes.
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#2
Halloween For Everyone!
Anne 4 years ago
Jehova's Witnesses do according to a quick google (I got curious :) )
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Rukkia 4 years ago
Bought a gift for one of my friends for his birthday in high school. He couldn't accept it because his family were Jehovah's Witnesses and don't celebrate birthdays. So I gave it to him the next day as a friendship present. It was the first birthday (friendship) present he ever got.
Ami Temi 4 years ago
I feel a bit sad because of that. To them, it's normal, but I love celebrating birthdays just so much and can't imagine not doing that. As long as they're happy, it's fine, though.
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
That’s so sweet it gave me chills! How fücking DOPE are these kids?! So awesome.
#3
Come On In And Long As You’re Nice
troufaki13 4 years ago
If God created all creatures with his infinite wisdom, why would he hate something that HE created?
denzoren 4 years ago
I never understood why religious people hate Atheists, they just don't believe in a higher power, that believe isn't a prerequisite to be a good person.
Daria B 4 years ago (edited)
My husband was brought up as an atheist, I was brought up as a catholic. We work perfectly fine.
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Moi 4 years ago (edited)
Terd Fergison someone must have hurt you deeply for you to be so angry at the world.... Why can't you accept that people have different beliefs? Isn't it just common decency to treat people with respect? By all means, have your opinion, engage in a debate... just if you're going to do that - maybe research (properly) what you are arguing against. If it was as simple as reading the words off the pages and taking it literally - why would there be people studying it for years to understand what it means and the context it is written in? You have every right to have your own opinion - I'm not saying you don't. But accept that others have theirs as well....
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Noemie Houtekie-N'Da 4 years ago
True, very true. Hateful Christians are one the worst things you can be to God.
noralin 4 years ago
Except that it's an oxymoron. If a person is hateful then they cannot be a true christian!
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Terd Fergison 4 years ago
Only judged by oneself and society. There are no gods to judge anyone.
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Jo Johannsen 4 years ago
I think agnostic best describes me, but the sentiment I agree with wholeheartedly.
Empathy really is a superpower: it helps us cooperate with others, build friendships, make moral decisions, and intervene when we see others being bullied.
Humans usually begin to show signs of empathy in infancy and the trait develops steadily through childhood and adolescence.
That being said, most people are likely to feel greater empathy for someone like themselves and may feel less empathy for those outside their family, community, ethnicity, or race.
#4
Everybody Say Thank You To Andy
Ozacoter 4 years ago
Great dude! I will never understand idiots who gatekeep other cultures, foods, festivities etc. As soon as you do it respectfully everybody benefits from exchanging culture.
Joonscrab 4 years ago
I totally understand... My only problem is people mocking / making fun of a culture that doesn't belong to them. Whatever they do, should be done with respect. Other than that , I don't think there should be any problem at all!!
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Aski Markup 4 years ago
Imagine telling somebody they can't celebrate something? Where do some people get off?
James016 4 years ago
You can only celebrate lunar new year if you can see the moon from where you live ;)
Karl Baxter 4 years ago (edited)
That daft lass should learn the difference between “appropriation” and “appreciation” 🙄. Also rather arrogant (not to mention ignorant) claiming she has the sole cultural ownership of lunar New Year.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
When I lived in Los Angeles as a teenager, we’d go watch the Lunar New Year Golden Dragon Parade downtown. I loved every bit of it; the colors, the music, the dragon dances, the lion dances, just all of it. I’m not Chinese, and I never ever felt unwelcome. TBH, I wish more people could experience other cultures. Even if they can’t go to other countries and immerse themselves in the cultures, they could least broaden their horizons simply by making friends with people who aren’t just like themselves. Life would be incredibly dull dull dull if we were all the same.
Jamie S. Martindale 4 years ago
Yes - and the Chinese are not the only culture that celebrates a lunar new year. Many calendars around the world are lunar-based, including Arabic, Herbrew, Thai, etc.
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#5
Making Your Child Happy
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
That’s not even a bad idea. And who makes fun of a playing baby?
#6
Minding Your Own Business Is Free
sylvantic 4 years ago
also, burkinis sound amazing. no tan lines! no skin cancer! no pervy guys looking at you! no boogie board burn! maybe less sand in your suit!
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Louise B 4 years ago
As a ginger, I couldn't agree more. It would have saved me from a LOT of painful episodes of sunburn. Also, as this post is all about empathy,, no one deserves to have their nice day at the seaside ruined by having to look at my pasty white skin slowly sizzling to a deep red 🤢
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Ozacoter 4 years ago (edited)
I am not a big fan of certain religions telling women to cover themselves. But I am aware that as adults they have the right to chose how to dress and I will always respect that. I have a lot of muslim colleagues and it is extremely sad how the local public pool doesnt allow burkinis (stupid rule). And also doesnt allow people inside wearing clothes (like sitting out of the pool watching the kids, not inside the pool). That means that none of my muslim colleagues can go swim or even take their kids to the pool in summer. Its heartbreaking.
Bill Cipher 4 years ago
kevin hart "my mom told me to tell you to mind your damn motherf#####ng buisness b*tch"
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
She is in a swimsuit. Not much different from a wetsuit which nobody judges.
Ronel du Plessis 4 years ago
I need a swimsuit like that!!!! I don't burn, I TOAST!! Even with sunblock
Eunice Probert 4 years ago
Actually that looks really comfortable to wear. I would, as I burn very easily in the sun. And I've never thought it necessary to dress in two pieces of string and a tiny handkerchief to let the whole world see my pink body. My body is my own business.
Like other traits, empathy may have evolved with a selfish motive: using others as a "social antenna" to help detect danger. From an evolutionary point of view, creating a mental model of another person's intent is critical: the arrival of an interloper, for example, could be deadly, so developing sensitivity to the signals of others could be life-saving.
Babies display an understanding that people’s actions are guided by intentions and can act on that understanding before they turn 18 months old, including trying to comfort a parent. Advanced reasoning about other people’s thoughts develops around age 5-6.
#7
Bikinis For Boys
*insert funny name* 4 years ago
How did you get so much upvotes for just saying "hahahahahaha"
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Eva the Egg 4 years ago
I love that he isnt unsupportive, he's pissed over his son being ripped off
#8
Gates Open Slide On In!
Demon Child 4 years ago
To the people who say raising a pet is not the same as raising a child...idc
Mary Rose Kent 4 years ago
My fave—especially black pugs. There was a woman with a black pug who used to take her for a walk in Golden Gate Park (San Francisco), and Pearl had the sassiest little waggle-walk, like she was thinking “I’m Pearl—I’m a pug! I’m Pearl—I’m a pug!” I was absolutely in love with her.
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Tabby_Sohee 4 years ago
I have three kids! A skinny kitty, a fatty catty, and my stomach... must feed all of them
#9
Read Whatever You Want
Hans 4 years ago
There are no "must reads". And, to add, the best way to attract children to become book-smart is to merely live in a household where you read, and to offer them to read to them. No need to enforce reading, which willl do more harm than good!
Ozacoter 4 years ago
Also to not limit them to kids books (woth of course limits on very violent or sexual books). Most kids books are really childish and stupid and its understandable that kids/teenagers dont enjoy them. They made us read a ton of s**t in school that was writen as if we were 5yo. My mum always ket me chose my books and I always loved reading. But I didnt enjoy a single of the "age apropiate" books that they made us read in school.
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elStiJneriNO 4 years ago
i think school made us all fail on #2. They really added some stinkers
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
When I first started getting into reading I would make myself read the full book even if I wasn’t a fan. Well that was until I was given a book called “The Thorn Birds” and omg it was the worst book I ever read and took me over 2 months to read it coz I hated it so much. I got it as a gift and the person said they purposely searched all over to get it for me, so I felt guilty. Well after that book, no more. Life is to short to waste time reading something you are not enjoying.
Anna Banana 4 years ago
It took me a while to get to that point too. Isn't it weird how we have to learn such simple things?
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LesAnimaux 4 years ago
And read books more than once if you want to. And don't finish books you don't like.
lara 4 years ago
I buy a lot of books. For a lot of different reasons. But the absolute WORST thing I can buy is a boring book. I had to read this huge economics textbook for a survey course. OHMYGAWD, It was so boring I had to lay on my back with it propped up on my chest so that when I fell asleep it would fall forward and hit me in the face and wake me up. And I seldom read books people tell me are "really" good, because half the time they are only saying what somebody else said. A boring book is a waste of paper and a waste of time. And yes, I read a lot. Three or four books a week is not unusual. I have read books again and again. Reading a book is like going on a trip. The first time you go you are excited to get to the end. However, the next time you know where you are going so this time and all subsequent times, you pay attention to the journey and it is a "new trip" each time.
CatWoman312 4 years ago
Except during school they force you to read books and idk if any of you have read “The scarlet letter” but it’s super hard to read.
Berlinda Dunbar-Nye 4 years ago
Being a Library lady for a very long time, this is the best referral I've ever seen ;-)
Experts say that people high in narcissism, or who have a narcissistic personality disorder, can exhibit empathy and even compassion. However, that ability only goes so far, as ultimately they prioritize their own needs.
Some researchers believe narcissists can become more empathetic by developing greater self-compassion, which can increase their own feelings of security and self-worth and enable them to open up to hearing others.
#10
Shout Out To The Solo Eaters
Ryan Michael 4 years ago
*Dramatic flashback to when we could step out of our houses without having the risk of catching a deadly disease or running into idiots who dont believe in science.*
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Night Owl 4 years ago (edited)
I had a phase in high school and first years of college when I loved going to opera and operetta and I wen't to theater alone (except for the two times that I dragged my brother with me). I eventually realized it's too expensive to continue
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Anni 4 years ago
Eating alone during office's lunch break sometimes gives you the only 20 min that day when you don't have to talk or listen carefully...
Randomcthulu 4 years ago
And have a little time to catch up on a good book whilst eating :D
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Brendan Hills 4 years ago
I love eating alone in restaurants. It is, sorry, was, one of my favourite parts of business travel.
Robert T 4 years ago
Likewise. I used to actively go out and find different restaurants to eat in each night. So many fantastic cities and towns.
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MadamButterfly 4 years ago
Times were good in the year 2019 BC (Before Covid), I often ate out alone.
cassiushumanmother 4 years ago
Yep! Eating alone in restaurant is awesome. I used to do it sometimes when i was the chief of mayors office for lunch break. Eating a good meal, quietly, in a nice restaurant instead of eating chinese noodles at my desk while working was so GOOD!
#11
Do What Makes You Happy For You
Steve Haigh 4 years ago
yeah, making money out of something you love isn't a bad thing - making it the only reason to pursue a hobby, however, isn't really the point of getting a hobby. The money is an added bonus.
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This is why so many adults have lost their imagination. Imagination and artistic endeavors are such good coping mechanisms, but we eschew them for other forms, like sports. Because then tehre is winning. Or only hobbies we excel at.
Hans 4 years ago
Well, I think "do what you enjoy regardless of how good you are at it" should be an universal truth.
Night Owl 4 years ago (edited)
Yeah, as long as you don't bother someone else with it. I love singing but I know I'm not good at it so I don't sing or at least not too loud when there are other people near me (except for family and/or friends)
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Dirk Daring 4 years ago
I genuinely needed that. As I'm writing this, it is 6:55am, and now I know it's going to be a good day.
Rose the Cook 4 years ago
Stepdaughter's children are subjected to piano lessons, oil painting lessons, French lessons, English lessons, American Gridiorn lessons etc. etc. at ages 3 and4. When they don't excell at anything she finds something else to subject the poor tots to.
Amanda Groetzinger 4 years ago
OMG!! This is legit life changing for me! Never looked at it this way.
sturmwesen 4 years ago
This is why I decided against working as a cook. I like cooking and I want it to stay tgat way and not be forced to do it.
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I love this. I enjoy singing and I am terrible at it, I won’t sing around strangers and it takes a while for me to get comfortable enough to sing in front of new friends, acquaintances or family etc. I am also a very novice cake decorator but there is absolutely no way I would do it as a business, I just make them for friends and family. Same with most of my artsy, crafty, diy stuff. I do it coz I enjoy it and love giving people things.
Connie Martin 4 years ago
I'm 64 and embracing this for the first time in my life. Perfectionism has held me back from so much joy -- now I'd like to pursue all kinds of things I might not be good at, but find pleasure in the learning
#12
Unexpected Pet
Francis 4 years ago
Credit the arist: @pet_foolery he aldo does the pixie and brutus comics :)
Anna Banana 4 years ago
I wanted to say that it was credited, but apparently the link leads to a Reddit post. Which is weird because why bother with a source if it's not even the original one? Legally, and morally, speaking that Reddit link is useless.
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Fus 4 years ago
I'm 6ft, covered in ink, drive a truck and have more than one Harley. I go home every night and make sure that my 2 dogs and 4 cats all get their snuggles.
Iggy 4 years ago (edited)
And they make sure you get your snuggles. Everyone wins!
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Ozacoter 4 years ago
When I did my first internship at a zoo I was technically working with the primates. But one of the caregivers "adopted" me and would let me go with him out of my hours to feed the carnivores and feed the baby deer that they had (the mum rejected him I guess). The guy was one of the bigest and toughest man I ever met. It was adorable to see him bottle feeding the baby deer and explaining me all about it.
Thomas Stead 4 years ago
this comic was actually made by pet foolery and they cropped out the signature.
Verena Gitterle 4 years ago
Why would anyone think that is a surprise? When a man is big and muscular, it does not mean he cannot have a warm heart!
#13
Someone I Went To School With Posted This About Giving Their Son A Unicorn-Themed Birthday Bash. Positive Parenting For The Win
Zuila 4 years ago
My boy loves colour pink and red. As soon as he was able to show it to me, I have made him red birthday cake and bought red or pink clothes. He also liked to play with baby doll, toy washing machine and cooking gadgets and we allowed him to play what ever he wanted. That phase has now mostly passed, but red is still his favourite colour.
deanna woods 4 years ago
Unicorns are for everyone. They are amazing mystical creatures and sometimes I wish that they were real.
James016 4 years ago
My son has a dolls house. He loves it. Got him the accessories and dolls for it as well.
Dogfan4life 4 years ago
This is amazing! I completely agree and do not understand why people say "Blue is for boys" and "Pink is for girls" I have a sister who wears blue every day and my two younger brothers love the colors pink and purple. My sister loves baseball and my brothers love fairies, unicorns, and fluffy things. Thank you so much for posting that and letting everyone know how you, and many other people, feel. 💕
Easily Excitable Panda 4 years ago
The comedian Ed Byrne tells a story about how his son wanted a pair of pink sparkly sneakers, so he bought them. The first day the kid came home from school, he was crying, and didn't want to wear his shoes anymore, because they were "girl shoes." So Byrne took a page from Eddie Izzard's book and asked, "Are they your shoes? Are you a boy? Then they're boy shoes."
"Do a thought experiment," Mark Davis, a professor of psychology who has spent decades studying empathy, said. “Imagine if humans didn’t have the capacity for empathy. What would it mean if, in fact, we never gave a damn about what happened to other people? That’s an almost an inconceivable world."
"As awful a species as we can be — and we certainly have the capacity for terrible things — we’re also capable of some pretty wonderful things, noble things, self-sacrifice."
#14
Family Is A Family Is A Family
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
A while ago someone asked me if I “have a family”. I said yes and was genuinely confused when she started asking me about kids.
Salty Old Woman 4 years ago
Right? As though you have no parents, siblings, significant other, or anyone else.
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Ember 4 years ago
I’ve always believed that your family are those you surround yourself with who love and care for you and don’t have to be related by blood at all. We can all choose our families and let go of the toxic trouble makers.
Donkey boi 4 years ago
People always ask me 'How many kids have you got?', The thing is, I breed goats so get about 13 kids a year, people's faces when I tell them I have 13 kids!
SarahScouse 4 years ago
This hit hard. Im currently redecorating our kitchen and almost bought a cute little plaque today that read 'our family makes this house a home' but I put it back on the shelf. My partner and I have been trying for a baby for nine years and have been through 7 rounds of IVF and two miscarriages so its just us and the dog. I hope that plaque is still there when I can get back to the shop because I'm going to buy it and hang it on my wall with pride. I feel like this post is a sign.
Shiritoru 4 years ago
I wish you to fulfill all your dreams. And yes, you are already a family. Go get this sign and be happy.
Load More Replies... Johnny 4 years ago
Was at a family event once (large family reunion) and an aunt kept telling one of my cousins that he's spending too much time with his roommates (a guy and a girl) and he needs to go out and get a girlfriend. He had too much of her "advice" and explained that one roommate is his girlfriend and the other one is his boyfriend, then explained what "polyamorous" meant. The aunt was strangely silent the rest of the day.
Vicky Zar 4 years ago
Brilliant. Now I would love to see my twin aunts reaction to something like this. They are smartestes and super religious. No kids but a load of advice for everything.
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no_name 4 years ago
I do have a family. I have parents, grandparents, sister, bunch of cousins, aunts and uncles and I could keep going like that
#15
Southern Hospitality
Vicky Zar 4 years ago
Yes! That smile makes him SO handsome! (Not that he is ugly otherwise, but.. you know)
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BigFish Artwire 4 years ago
It's super sad how these people in the comments insist in just accepting "the ones who come legally". They don't seem to realise that the ones who truly need to migrate have no way of becoming residents. Also, you're citizen of that country because you were born there, not because any merits of your own. The people who are trying to live there to have a better life were just not lucky as you. There's no difference you and them. You had just more luck, that's all.
#16
Anyone Can Be Tired!
Shelbey Hershman 4 years ago
I always get told you have no reason to be tired or told its my phone when my phone gets shut off at 9pm. My mental illness on top of my physical deterioration have been holding me back and its exhausting. Seeing this gives me hope that maybe one day someone will just say its ok to not be ok and give me a hug instead of telling me how to get over it.
Tanya Palik 4 years ago
I've been there...I know how hard it is and the judgement. Virtual big hug. It's OK TO BE NOT OK! Heal on your time not someone else's.
Load More Replies... Daria B 4 years ago (edited)
When I was in my 20s, I overheard an old man criticising young people taking escalators (at a crowded subway station, btw). Me, behind him, with a cold and a fever, thinking "yep, I could totally go with the stairs without fainting" (sarcastically, of course). Any time you want to judge someone negatively based on their look, remember - appearances are deceiving. So, mind your own business.
Joonscrab 4 years ago
Exactly!! I have so many non-visible illnesses so people just look at me as if I committed a crime if I sit in a bus...I always do give my seat up for the elderly though, because they act so bitchy if I don't, even if I'm in a lot of pain internally. It's kinda sad
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Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
Fatigue is like pain...completely subjective and unique to the person experiencing it. I have suffered from chronic pain for nearly 22 years now, but I would never, EVER invalidate someone else's pain. Pain is pain, folks. It all sucks.
Celeste Grant 4 years ago
This is so important. We are all allowed to be tired whether we are parents or not.
Joonscrab 4 years ago
Parents act like only they have the license to be tired lollll like? Most of the times it's their decision to have kids, and it shouldn't really matter to any of us except if the person is pregnant/ disabled and genuinely needs help
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Javiera Gotelli 4 years ago
You should never apologise nor give excuses as to why you're tired. It happens to everyone.
#17
Never Too Late To Join A Movement
Ozacoter 4 years ago
I have a friend that had problems too with why "all lives matter" was considered a bad movement. His point was the same that all people is valuable. But at the end he understood what this comic explains so well.
Simon Kwan 4 years ago
Yeah even though whales are mammals not fish but agree with the sentiment :-)
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Simon Kwan 4 years ago
Showing extra compassion for one group doesn't detract from the validity or value of other groups. It's not a zero sum game.
Aj Grimes (they/it/she/he) 4 years ago
My parents always hit me with the phrase "All lives matter." I made a mask and it had BLM on it and my mom threatened me to throw it away, and told me that all lives matter. The mask is safely hidden in my closet.
Simon Kwan 4 years ago
Stay true to you. Sorry your parents don't share your values. Their aggressive behavior proves they do not in fact believe all lives matter because they are clearly and explicitly excluding black lives
Load More Replies... Interestingly, the word "empathy" is relatively new. It didn’t enter the English language until the early 1900s, derived from the German word einfühlung, according to Daniel Batson, a researcher of empathy and professor emeritus at Kansas University.
#18
Felt Like This Might Belong Here
MauKini 4 years ago
My husband doesnt find my jokes funny, but he cracks up when i cant finish the joke because im laughing so hard.. I love him!
Bender Bending Rodríguez 4 years ago
Laugh is contagious. Keep laughing, Spread the joy not covid.
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Helen Haley 4 years ago
People who can laugh at a joke, theirs, others are always delightful. With the caveat that aren't laughing at anothers expense. Then they're just bullies.
the redqueen 4 years ago
I like it when it " catches" to the other person, and then both of you are "laugh crying", and can't get a full sentence out. My BFF back in HS would sleep over, and when this happened ( it's almost impossible to fake) and both of us were gasping to breathe from laughing so hard...every time she tried to get that last sentence out, her voice would get higher and higher, untill she was almost " scream-laughing " trying to say those last couple of words...and then the "orgasm" of laughing...that precious second or two, after you finally get the punchline out, of "AIR laughing"...you only hear the air coming out as you laugh, and you can't breathe because it's so damn funny. Usually accompanied by tears, as well. Looking back as an adult, reminds me you always want to keep in touch with your friends. I miss that kinda laughter.
James F. Wilson Jr. 4 years ago
When on stage Red Skelton used to start laughing at one of his jokes and then apologize and say " Sorry folks, I know the punch line ", while halfway out of breath.
Fan-tastic panda 4 years ago (edited)
Raises hand* Me: That is MEEEEEEEEEE My brain: LMAO what ya tryna prove, I know you like that but heck you gotta say it? LMAO LOLLLLL HAHAH
#19
It's The Thought That Counts
OhForSmegSake 4 years ago
I am NOT a morning person but I would def get up early for this class
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Hilary Mol 4 years ago
That man would have improved ALL of the 8 a.m. lectures I had to take in college.
#20
Never Too Late For New Beginnings
Verena Gitterle 4 years ago
I remember my teen years to be the worst of my life and as I got older, all became so much better!
lara 4 years ago
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE. I am reminded of a letter to "Dear Abby". This woman wrote that she was 32 and wanted to go to medical school and become a doctor. She wrote that it would take her about 12 years, school, intenship and residency, to get to her final goal. She then said "do you know how old I will be when I finish?" And Abby wrote "how old will you be in 12 years is you don't go to medical school"? Words to live by.
John Montgomery 4 years ago
There's a YouTube toy reviewer who has a saying I completely agree with. He ends his videos with "You don't stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing!"
Holly Allen 4 years ago
I remember a high school teacher saying this to us and you could just feel the depression fill the room.... THIS IS JUST NOT TRUE!! my teens years were not the best years of my life! The best years of my life all happened after COLLEGE and are still happening!!!
Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 4 years ago
My childhood and youth pretty much sucked due to bullying in school, an abusive mom and a dad who couldn't care less about my sister and me... It all got so much better once I hit my twenties and found love, friends and self-esteem (not necessarily in that order). Now I am in my forties, I am finally feeling really good about myself and I have a great time - ok, Covid sucks for everyone right now and some people had it really bad, but just hang in there! You can have a great time at any age! Yeah, being an adult sometimes sucks, too and it brings responsibilities, but it also brings you control over your own life and you have more options than as a kid or teenager.
the redqueen 4 years ago
Tidbit of really good wisdom was shared with me, and I am passing it on. Hope it connects with you. " I was concerned about starting college so late in life...and even worse, thought about if I did, that I would be 54 when I graduated, 8 years later. 54! How am I supposed to start out at 54, when I should already be in my prime stride career wise?!" - My friend, said to me: " Well, no matter what happens in life, someday, you are going to be 54. Nothing you can do to stop it. So you have two choices. You can be 54, with a degree. Or 54, without a degree." For some reason, that has stuck with me since the day she told me that, and every time, I start to get " down" about life- I, too, got a late start in life-Uber zealous religious parents, that my siblings and I spent our time with waiting for judgement day, and that was all that mattered. I spent my 20's, doing everything I didn't get to do. I am a permanent decade behind in "age behavior", guess I will be a fun senior citizen!! Haha!
While some people are more naturally empathetic than others, there are easy, evidenced-based exercises that anyone can do to increase their empathy.
First, talk to new people. Trying to imagine how someone else feels is often not enough. Luckily, the solution is simple: ask them. "For me, the core of empathy is curiosity," Jodi Halpern, a psychiatrist and bioethics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, who studies empathy, told The New York Times. "It's what is another person’s life actually like in its particulars?”
#21
We Are All Nerds Together
Roxy Eastland 4 years ago
I can completely relate to this. I love it when I discover that a friend that I've known for years has an in depth knowledge on a subject I never suspected.
Ian Koch 4 years ago
and I, on a day where I can remember, can talk your ear off about Michal Whitman, one of the greatest german tank aces of WWII
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“Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will spend its whole life thinking it’s stupid.” -Albert Einstein
A_fangirling_Demigod_witch 3 years ago
OHHH SO THAT WAS THE INSPIRATION FOR THET TITLE OF TEH BOOK "fish in a tree"
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GaeFrog 4 years ago
I know a lot about hermit crabs they are my favorite thing in the world :)
Shauna Clodfelter 4 years ago
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. Love me some Henry VIII and his poor wives.
Sandra Libertad 4 years ago
That's an interestimg topic for me too, not a pasion but an interest, I can read any article or watch anu tv show, movie or documentary about that. I think is an interest to try to understand the darkest side of human beings. Nothing to be ashamed for 😉
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Paul Davis 4 years ago
Sad to hear about all the bigotry, intolerance and suppression related to bird-name hyphenation going on in the world of the Audubon Society. We will hold you in our prayers that military force doesn't get invoked.
Sergio Bicerra 4 years ago
It doesn't have to be something artistic or profitable, just somerhing you like deeply and keeps your mind/bofy occupied.
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Does This Truck Count?
Glory The Rainwing 4 years ago
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! (Typing big in case Milly uses bored panda: See #24)
#23
Good Guy Owner
MauKini 4 years ago
I love this. In Germany it is forbidden by the law to look for food in supermarket dumpsters. As long as the food doesnt pose a safety hazard, the food should be donated (which some supermarkets do, but its only a few plus they have to pay tax for the food which they are donating, so not many do this).
Ozacoter 4 years ago
Yeah. In Spain supermarkets often open the food packages before throwing them to the containers so homeless people cannot eat them. How can they be so horrible? It should be obligatory to have a free section at the entrance of the supermarket with items that are recently expired.
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Paisley Nougat 4 years ago
why not something more substantial than mere PB&J and a cup of water??
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Pb&j has everything you need. Lots of protein, it’s filling, has fiber, carbs / sugar / fruit. It’s a complete meal. Plus fresh veggies! Veggies are a meal on their own. It’s free food from someone who is trying to share and pay bills. They only want to help but don’t want to hurt themselves either. Be nicer.
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#24
Hi Milly
You can start conversations with strangers or invite a colleague or neighbor you don't know well to lunch. But the trick is to go beyond small talk – ask them how they're doing and what their daily life is like.
Put away your phone and other screens when you’re having conversations, even with the people you see every day, so you can fully listen and notice their facial expressions and gestures.
Also, follow people on social media with different backgrounds than you have (different race, religion, or political persuasion).
#25
Stress Relief
Hans 4 years ago
And do not geet engaged into ridiculous competition. You do not need to have read the full History of Middle-earth to enjoy watching the hobbit. (You should, though, before criticising supposed plot-holes.)
Ian Koch 4 years ago
I agree with the post a lot. I mean, how am I supposed to memorize EVERY GERMAN TANK and how many screws and bolts and parts are in each tank.
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Doggo Froggo 4 years ago
Lol I love cars and motorbikes but I know far less than most about makes, names etc. I do know some mechanics though.
Henny Hana 4 years ago
Omg yes thank you,i always feel that i don't belong to some fandoms cause i don't know/remember smaller details about it. Like how can i remember every single pages on HP books or every events in RE? Or every RPGs out there?
Randomcthulu 4 years ago
Omg yes, so tired of having entire fandoms ruined for me by other "fans" because I'm not completely obsessive about it, it's ok if they are but I don't want to be
#26
Money Is Power, But Also Not
Marianne 4 years ago
Also when the minimum wage rises, you can hope that other employers will also offer more, to give people a reason to stay in their job instead of taking an 'easier' minimum wage job.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago (edited)
We would have to! And it would be okay because more people would have money to spend on our services! As employers it would mean more money for us too, even if we had to pay employees more. I want my employees to thrive. I don’t want to work around miserable people who lack motivation and hate me. I love money more than almost anything else in the world besides my family and all animals. I want more. I expect other people feel similarly, they want money, not treats, not just respect in words, not a pat on the back. They want CASH. That’s how you get good employees. You pay them. They get sales. We all profit.
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Penny Fan 4 years ago
Also, when people aren't scrambling to put food on the table and a roof over their heads, they have some disposable income, which they spend, boosting the economy and we all win even more. Stress-related illnesses go down, mental health conditions go down, less days lost to illness, more productivity, more winning! But we can't do any of that in case some obscenely wealthy people might be fractionally less obscenely wealthy any more.
Grumble O'Pug 4 years ago (edited)
The idea that wage workers are somehow in different tiers and fight each other is JUST what billionaires adore. Some guy making $40 and hour betching about someone else making $15, while the billionaire makes 160,000 in a few minutes. THINK. And worse are the middle class apologists! Even a $500 and hour atty is still an hourly worker, despite the beamer and the 'tude.
cursed--alien 4 years ago
Yup! Everyone deserves to live, so more of humanity being respected is a total win for all of us!
Louis Wright 4 years ago
The price of goods and services goes up to pay for their raise. Will you get one, too" We're on SS and won't get an equivalent raise so we loose money.
Cooper 4 years ago (edited)
I hate when people say “don’t act like this person or you’ll end up working at McDonald’s.” Honestly, McDonald’s has its good sides. Working at McDonald’s comes with a lot of insurance, like dental, vision, and life insurance. I googled the different insurances, so correct me if I’m wrong.
#27
Better Late Than Never
Nat Hedley 4 years ago
Dude in my graduating class (back in 1997) was 84 years old at the time of his graduation. Learn like you'll live forever, it's never too late.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
Bravo! It ain’t over til it’s over. College was out of reach for me at 18, even though I was an excellent student. Then life got in the way. Plus, I was frustrated at being passed over for management jobs I could’ve done in my sleep in favor of idiots who just barely graduated but still had that college degree—-who then proceeded to totally f**k up their departments. Anyway, after the second layoff in five years, I went on unemployment for the first time in my life. But unemployment had a program called Workforce Investment. I easily jumped through all the hoops for it. Part of its benefits were grants that would pay for my Associates degree. Even though I was 51 at the time, I knew opportunity wasn’t going to knock again, so I jumped at the chance. I though college was a dream lost, but it was just a dream deferred. I now have a Master’s degree, having gone full time and graduated (at 58) at the top of my class for all my degrees (Associates, Bachelors, and Masters), so am finally qualified for those promotions I should’ve gotten all those years ago.
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Paul Davis 4 years ago
Does it really help to run straight into college at age 18 and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to get a degree in a field when you have no idea what you want to do with your life?
RoseTheMad 4 years ago
I started a University course at the age of 24 after years of not knowing what to do with my life. Turns out forensics and mortuary science was my strange fascination :) If you want to learn, there is no age limit. There are even people who just stay studying university courses their entire lives! At least in the UK, anyway, as you don't pay back your debt until you earn over a certain salary a year, so you can theoretically just continue to study your entire life. :)
Crochet lady 4 years ago
I took some courses for fun when I was 28, history and a brush up of my German and thought I would be the oldest person around. Most of the time I stood out. I was pregnant and the oldest and got a lot of questions until German class. My German class had the coolest 80 year old woman I have ever met taking the class for fun, just like me. You're never too old to learn, or to enjoy learning. My history prof would yell when excited, causing my son to kick up a storm. I sat in the front row, Prof paused class to ask if he was keeping my baby awake. He could see the kicking from his lectern. Lol. So, apparently you're never too young to learn either. Baby Matt paid attention during history and loves history to this day. Maybe that's why?
Dogfan4life 4 years ago
Age is but a number. It does not matter and you live your life at your own pace. People make fun of you, they need to slow down and recognize the beauty of the world around them.
Kate 4 years ago
I went to university with a woman who was 82 when she enrolled; her parents had refused to pay for her to go when she was younger (because they didn't see the point if all she was going to do was get married eventually). She'd instead gone on to be a career secretary and office manager but decided when she retired that the thing she wanted to do most was get a university degree. It's not about how fast but when's the right time for you.
Tina-Marie Tarrant 4 years ago
I finally achieved my qualification in December 2020. I started in 2000. 1 nervous breakdown, 8 years of depression (that I still have gaps from) and suicide attempts, raised 2 wonderful children and decided to re-enrol in January 2020. Of course, a global pandemic kicked all our arses and classes were deferred. I started back again in July 2020, then got a full time job in October (that I drive an hour each way everyday to get to and from), so I switched to night classes and finally graduated in December. I could not be prouder of my long and winding 20 year journey to complete a 12 month course.
#28
Oh Thank You
Arthur Waite 4 years ago
You're also invited to be good guest; no butts, no trash, no bottles, no excrement. Don't ruin a good thing.
James F. Wilson Jr. 4 years ago
An owner with a heart. Now respect his choice and do not trash up the area, please.
Berlinda Dunbar-Nye 4 years ago
I love this. Just sitting and looking is such a luxury......shouldn't be owned and I bless this person for sharing the view.
But don’t just stand in someone else's shoes, as the saying goes—take a walk in them. For example, consider attending someone else's church, mosque, synagogue, or other houses of worship for a few weeks while they attend yours, or visit a village in a developing country and volunteer.
If you don't have enough time for these activities, you can simply explore a new neighborhood, or strike up a conversation with a homeless person in your community.
If someone’s behavior is bothering you, think about why. Consider what it’s like to live their daily life.
#29
Gay Pride Can Be Whatever You Want/Need It To Be
MauKini 4 years ago
I love this picture. Everybody has the right to come out whenever they feel comfortable. I hate it when the media "exposes" someones personal life. Love is love and should be accepted as such but its also very personal. I just wish the world would be more accepting. It should not a big deal if you are straight, gay, whatever. We need to work for a world where everybody can express their feelings without fear.
Lisa 1 year ago
So true! there is not expiration date on being you most authentic self
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AroAcePanda 4 years ago
hey, the closet is a nice place, we have dress up parties and play board games! :)
Luna Lovegood 4 years ago
The closet is pretty funky!! Someday you outgrow it and it gets a little squished, and then you come out when you're ready, but there's nothing wrong with the closet!!
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I have 2 moms, and they are all lives, LGBTQ, black, white, matter. You really don't have to hide because, no matter WHAT, we are all human, all have souls, and all have a little kindness to share with the world! Just be yourself and spread joy and awareness! 💕💕
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Poor turtle. But it is okay. It’s your life. Your pace. I hope people have less of a reason to be shy though.
#30
Friendly Encouragement
Grumble O'Pug 4 years ago
Agreed. I love bacon, but I support local farmers and I don't support much other meat.
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Besides, if people would merely limit their intake of dairy and meat, the environmental effect would be vast, and they would do something for their health as well. Ideally, use the money saved to spend it on buying those animal products that you get as organic ones – better for the environment, the animals, and ultimately yourselv.
Ozacoter 4 years ago
Thats the best way to go IMO. Humans are omnivores and having a vegetarian or vegan diet that gives all needed nutrients is difficult (and not everybody does it well). The best solution is to cut your animal products. For example at home we eat half of the week vegetarian and half meat/fish. Great for the environment, better for your health and delicious.
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Kirsten Kerkhof 4 years ago
That is such a wholesome post. I have food intolerances that prevent me from going even fully vegetarian, and I get quite a bit of cr*p over it from some people I know. Sometimes it just makes me sad because I do want to do what's right, but I also want to, you know, not die.
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
I appreciate this! I’m gradually weaning myself off meat (now only having it once every 3 days) and I’ve found that I like soy milk, but I’m going to stick with eggs and cheese, because I buy free range eggs and I don’t eat cheese that much. I’ll also still eat meat *occasionally*, just not most days.
Vivaan Samaraweera 4 years ago
Not to force this on anyone, but being a vegetarian is good too. Basically, you only give up meat.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
I’m a vegan and I agree! Vegetarian is a good diet and more animal friendly than an omnivore diet. Plus the natural progression after vegetarian is to veganism. That’s how I started.
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Kari Panda 4 years ago (edited)
That is a general advice though that I was given only recently and it had a big impact on me: Small progess is better than no progress. Writing a story and you merely managed to write 3 sentences today? Still better than 0 sentences. You want to go out more but were overwhelmed by it all after going for a walk for merely 10 minutes? Better than 0 minutes. It’s completely logical if you think about it, yet we always believe we have to be perfect if we do something.
Logic and Reason 4 years ago
I’ve been working on becoming a vegetarian. Vegan’s out of the question for me though, I love dairy too much.
#31
How Lovely
Zuila 4 years ago
Thank you for this! Kids will never learn how to behave or communicate with others if they can't be at public places. My kids usually behave very well, but can be quite loud.
Mike Rodrick 4 years ago
Children must also learn to respect the rights of others & not be allowed to scream & yell without correction. This is where disrespect begins but it's up to parents to enforce it rather than the kids doing it unabated. Then again, adults are guilty of the same.
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Michael Sanders 4 years ago (edited)
I’m gonna go half way on this. I think many people should be more tolerant of kids in public places. BUT those kids also aren’t going to learn how to behave in public if their parents don’t make any attempt to teach basic courtesy. Especially at restaurants with outdoor spaces where parents sit and drink while their kids run amok. Kids learning is one thing, using no discipline and expecting everyone else to deal with it is another.
Arthur Waite 4 years ago
My thoughts exactly. Now, how do you reach out to those parents without becoming a clod?
Load More Replies... cursed--alien 4 years ago
And babies acquiring their first language? One of the most fascinating things ever! I love it!
Lovely_hobi 4 years ago
this literally needs more points!! last time a lady said, "this is not an appropriate place for your baby to be making such noise" :^
Simon Kwan 4 years ago
Response: This is not an appropriate place for an adult to behave worse than a baby.
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We have new neighbors with little kids and it's fun to listen to them play, and the tiny gang of neighbor kids who tromp around and bike everywhere. Brings the neighborhood to life.
The_tattered_hippie 4 years ago
Thank you for this. My oldest son is 6 but has be couped up in hospitals for the better part of 4 years. Needless to say his social skills are lacking. I try to take him with me wherever I go to hopefully help him acclimate to life outside hospitals and doctors. Some days go really great and some days don’t. I am constant apologizing on the days that don’t. But it makes me feel better that others are okay with his not so great days. 🥰
abby smink 4 years ago
Learning to talk and babbling, fine. Throwing a full alarm temper tantrum while the parents do nothing? Not fine.
RoseTheMad 4 years ago
YES Honestly, I agree with this, mostly. The only time I do get annoyed by loud kids is on a plane or bus trip where there's no escape from it, as shrill noises can make my anxiety worseetc, but still, kids are kids. Otherwise, it's just as easy to get up and go, find another cafe, or go home in any other situation. I've become a lot more empathetic since taking in my goddaughter. Plus, my goddaughter is autistic - you never know that another child who is tantrum-ing is disabled in anyway and doesn't know any better. My eyes have been opened so much. xP
Crochet lady 4 years ago
I took my 4 yr old son and my 2 yr old twin sons to see The Lion King, first trip to the movies for the twins. I intentionally took them during the day so it would be less crowded. One got excited by the pre-trailer stuff, you know, the no smoking, no littering kind of reel? So he's getting excited saying ooh look at that and I sear a 30/40 year old man turned around and glared at me and said "is he going to do that through the whole movie?" I said "it's a kids movie so you should expect kids, and no, he probably won't." I think I may have bared my teeth a bit like a lioness protecting her cub. Lol. Needless to say my apparently poorly behaved child behaved beautifully because of course once the movie started he was engrossed. But why be that person and make me feel bad my 2 YEAR OLD is saying ooh and ahh because he's having fun and clearly BEFORE the movie even started? Ugh.
#32
Showing Respect For One Another’s Professions
Roxy Eastland 4 years ago
What a weird comment. Don't we all love the person that turns up at our doorstep with our eagerly awaited parcel??
Judy LaFontaine 4 years ago
They're all jobs that need to be done. Be it mail carrier, garbage collector, or plumber. If nobody worked those jobs, how do we get our packages, keep our homes/property neat and clean, or fix that sewage problem? I'm thankful someone is willing to take those jobs.
Something 4 years ago
For some reason, people interpreted my earlier comment as though I meant that parcel delivery workers are not valuable. That is the opposite of what I actually said. Parcel delivery workers contribute more directly to society than workers such as CEOs and marketing professionals.
Mary Hilton 4 years ago
Once had an ex boyfriend tell me my job(helping run my family's restaurant)wasn't a real job. Kicked his ass out...
Lyn Moffett 4 years ago
Especially through Covid. These delivery guys are heroes to some people.
Remember, you don't need to understand everything about someone to make them feel respected. Just don’t make assumptions about people based on what your life is like. The people on this list certainly haven't.
We’re all humans, and we all have a desire to connect with one another. Building our empathy, considering the perspectives of others, and opening ourselves to uncomfortable conversations can make that happen.
#33
Witches vs. Patriarchy
sylvantic 4 years ago
YES. i'm sick of "feminists" shaming other women for wanting to dress modestly. it's not your business if she wants to wear a hijab. it's not your business if i want to be tsnies.
Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 4 years ago
I love the girl waving her hands in the air like she just don't care!
Florence Hastings 4 years ago
Not only is free choice a right, it’s a birth-right and cannot be denied.
Wordfloe-Acid-Test 4 years ago (edited)
THANK YOU. If you don't believe being a stripper or adult film star or sex worker (by choice) empowers a woman THEN DON'T DO THOSE JOBS and mind your damn business.
#34
Jesus Never Stutters
Joonscrab 4 years ago
This applies to all religions ... Religion was meant to unify people!! Not divide them... All this hate needs to stop. I'm leaning towards atheism just because of this.
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This is basically all you need to know about Jesus. If you do not stick to this rule as best you can, stop calling yourself a good Christian.
noralin 4 years ago
Actually this is not all you need to know about Jesus but it is one of His main teachings. We need to love everyone, be respectful and avoid being hypocrites. Jesus was firmly against all kinds of hypocrisy. But He had many more teachings also. He was also against adultary and murder for example. And Terd, you are totally misinterpreting that bible verse there. It means that one should love God more than anything or anyone else in the whole world. It doesn't really mean that we can't love our family members. It means that if our mother or father or some other person close to us, asked us to leave our faith for them or to commit sin, we would rather chose to obay God. It is not emotional manipulation or blackmail. Jesus is just simply telling us that we must be faithful to Him and have Him as our priority and not be lukewarm christians who are willing to give up our faith when there is pressure from outside even from our own families.
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Agnes Jekyll 4 years ago
Yes, as my favourite magnet says, "Stop Using Jesus as an excuse to be a bigoted asshole"
Waffles 4 years ago
Love one another as Jesus loves you/try to show kindness in all that you do/be gentle and loving in deed and in thought/for these are the things Jesus taught - this song makes me tear up every time I hear it, its called "Love one another."
Avery S Alberico 4 years ago
I agree he never fricking stuttered! WE ARE ALL IMPERFECT AND THAT IS OKAY!!!!
M Kate McCulloch 4 years ago
Hey 5-star, I understand where you are coming from, but to love someone doesn't mean you necessarily have to be personally involved with them. You can love up close, at an arm's length , or from a distance. Love is not limited to sex and romance, it is also charity, compassion, forgiveness, understanding, and sometimes it's doing something hard like calling the cops - but instead of doing that out of fear or hatred, you do it out of the genuine concern that the other person gets the help they need that you cannot provide. So, yeah - love...
#35
You Get To Decide How You Define Being "Grownup"
Rose the Cook 4 years ago
To sell the customer something else more expensive.
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lara 4 years ago
When we did a complete remodel of our home the contractor kept saying "think about people who might want to buy this house, will they like it"? And I said "I am never moving again [we have been here since 1993] and if someone buys this house and doesn't like it, they can just hire you to change it. I don't give a royal rat's ass if someone else doesn't like it, I DO."
Weezie Ray 4 years ago
Wow, that contractor's mindset seems like a horrible and sad way to live your life.
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My mother was in her late forties when she first owned her own house outright. The first thing she did was paint it purple. Her beloved purple house!
Fieke Engelen 4 years ago
I keep coming back to this. I am so impressed with your mother and happy that she got to enjoy something so special. I wish her lots of happiness in her new surroundings
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Brandi Delph 4 years ago (edited)
Contractor talked himself out of a job when I was getting estimates to have my bathroom remodeled because he kept insisting I didn't REALLY want plum colored walls. Um. Yes, I did. Yes, that's what I got. Yes, it looks amazing with white marble tiles
Lillukka79 4 years ago
I wanted a dark purple rug. The saleswoman told me it wouldn't look nice and I should get a navy one. FU, bitch. Found one in another shop and it's perfect. I think I wasn't the only one getting shitty customer service, they went out of busines in 6 months.
KatHat 4 years ago
Some people prefer to gatekeep and control over ANYTHING else.
Load More Replies... Kate DiLiberto 4 years ago
I would have told that salesperson that, if she was going to choose my furniture for me, she could pay for it, too. But, if she wanted ME to pay for it, she needed to help me find the bubblegum pink loveseat straight away!
Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
I hand painted a tree of life on my living room wall, and my bedroom is painted to resemble the inside of a castle ruin. Screw beige.
#36
All Allies Welcome!
Cass Malone 4 years ago
Me too. Our BLM protest in my town was about 9 ppl in front of Kum & Go
Glory The Rainwing 4 years ago
Hang on lemme fly there real quick and it'll be 15 teenagers and a preteen
Mr. Derpy Dino 4 years ago
i would love to go, after all, im only 5 hours drive(but i dont have a car........)
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and they say teens are the reckless stupid ones!! as a teen, proud of them too.
Tobias the Tiger 4 years ago
I live in Indiana, which I've pretty widely regarded as "the south of the north". I remember that back in September, my dad and I were driving and found a small group of BLM protesters outside of a restaurant, and we decided to support them.
#37
Taking Care Of Your Mental Health Is Important
Deborah B 4 years ago
You can't be someone else's stability and sole support, and you need to take care of your own mental health first. Maybe your best is going to be calling them once a week, or once every few weeks, to say hi, and I miss you, and I hope you are doing better. But if you ditch someone completely because they're depressed and not fun any more, and never check on them, then you aren't really a friend any more.
El is so weird (s)t(he)y 2 years ago
If you can’t handle me at my worst, it’s ok neither can I, and your attempt means the world to me :)
Paloma Vita 4 years ago
So much this.. I have always had a huge issue with the original quote.
Berlinda Dunbar-Nye 4 years ago
I needed this today, work at a library Help line. I meet so many lovely people., but some days I just have to cry either in empathy or someone with the need to vent on another human being. I/we do our best
#38
We’re All In This Together
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
A lot of people do make it their business to decide what other people should earn, how and where they should live and why they shouldn't have universal healthcare. They're called Republicans.
Alex De Leon 4 years ago
Ah yes. So we've gotten to the point of assuming that every Republican is a racist, evil, bigot, fascist pig. Glad to see you've learned nothing from previous posts on this same thread.
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Berlinda Dunbar-Nye 4 years ago
Also anyone's gain helps other business. We're in this together
Marnie 4 years ago
We are basically paying them to flatten the curve. So, we could have let the virus run rampant, which would have damaged the economy overall, plus many people would have died due to lack of access to medical interventions (not just from covid, but from heart attacks, car accidents, etc.) So, we shut businesses down and people lost their jobs. We should pay them for that, because they are saving US, not the other way around.
#39
Ok Zoomer
Marianne 4 years ago (edited)
Smartphones are the library of Alexandria? Wow, I have to remember this one!
Isaac7lego 4 years ago
this is the only post I sorta disagree with.....people are on there devices to much myself included. I saw a couple on a date and they were completely ignoring each other and looking at their phones.......just saying.
troufaki13 4 years ago
It would have made more sense if they were standing in front of a picture and searching for info on their phones. They could be viewing anything really.
cursed--alien 4 years ago
They're probably looking at pictures on the other wall
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Thomas 4 years ago
They could be doing whatever they feel like, but getting dumber by the minute on TikTok is also a possibility. The poster doesn't want to vilify cellphones but the phone addicts show that their well-being can be compromised by them. To me youth phone use is a cause for concern (and I'm a geek)
Salty Old Woman 4 years ago (edited)
I disagree. People used to (and still sometimes do) extoll the virtues of reading. But they don't discern anything about the material. A lot of the classics that I was forced to read in school were God-awful, and taught me nothing. They read like soap operas. Which is not a bad thing, but it's not going to make you smarter. Same thing goes for tv and cell phones. There's enriching and learning material. There's entertainment.There's pure garbage (the Kardashians). It all depends on what you choose.
Load More Replies... Kari Panda 4 years ago
Even if they were just checking FB or tumblr or anything - you are allowed to take a break from a museum tour. It can be exhausting, and why wouldn’t you refill your energies before you continue learning?
Freddie The Sort Of OK 4 years ago
If they were reading about the painting, they would at least be facing it.
JJ Mondello 4 years ago
Having been involved in situations like this one, can’t say I absolutely agree. Unfortunately, people (young or old) often are now lost in their phone while the most amazing parts of life surround them and they miss it.
#40
They Had Us In The First Half
Karl Baxter 4 years ago
I find it amazing that some Christians arrogantly think that their religion somehow “owns” marriage. People were getting together and pairing up in a variety of rituals 1000s of years before Christianity turned up.
Lynn Morello 4 years ago
If you don't like Gay Marriage or Gay relationships, Then don't get into one. Simple as that.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
Marriage is between two people who love each other, want to make their home together, so they can spend the rest of their lives together. Plain and simple. Their religion, the nationality, or their gender is just surface decoration, and really aren’t what matter. The hearts, minds, and souls inside them, which together create their love, are what matter. So how about we all stay out of other people’s private lives, unless we happen to discover that they’re doing illegal things in them—-and being gay is no longer illegal. Otherwise, just BUTT TF OUT!
wyatt richards 4 years ago
what would be even funnier is if this person that has the account some how convinced the people at twitter to put that little confirm thing next to his name.
Emilycookie 4 years ago
This is half perfect. I like the support, but i don't like that everybody calls it gay marriage. I'm bi, but i don't "Bisexual read" or "bisexual play with legos"
#41
I Love Sharing My Book Collection
Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 4 years ago
Reading can take you to far away lands without leaving the couch.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
Some people just weren’t introduced to reading, regardless of genre, in a way that really revved up their interest in it. Same with history. Someone somewhere in a child’s life needs to help open up those wonderful worlds to them. Be they a teacher, a parent, a sibling, a grandparent, another relative, a friend, a neighbor, or just the nice lady in the bookshop, doesn’t matter. Sometimes it doesn’t take much more than a few minutes to help spark a child’s interest in a subject. It’s all in the presentation. Make it boring, and they’ll shut down. Make it interesting, cool, and relatable, and maybe they’ll decide to look into it further, all on their own. Maybe they’ll even grow up to become experts in the subject themselves. Sky’s the limit.
Lady Snowfall 4 years ago
No one should force themselves to read a book ONLY because it's a "classic". To me, saying they have a "treat" ahead of them honestly still comes off as pretentious by assuming a requirement to read it in the future. Maybe that "classic" holds absolutely no interest for them, and they will never read it. Not your business to shame them. I have read hundreds and hundreds of books, many classics included, but there are some "classics" I will never read by choice. Just because someone isn't interested in reading a specific classic does not make them less than.
FlitterBug 4 years ago
One time me and a friend were talking about movies to watch and I said I hadn't watched one she suggested that also had a book. She said "I cannot believe you haven't watched or read it! Me neither! Thought I was the only one of us (meaning our friends) who hadn't." This was a few years ago and I don't remember the title but it was a nice couple hours watching it :)
Melissa Peck 4 years ago
Telling me that I "Have to read" a certain book is the best way to ensure that I will resist reading it. Instead, tell me what made you enjoy reading it!
Alex Hamilton 4 years ago
A book is like a garden carried in the pocket. Old Arab proverb. A room without a book is like a body without a soul. If you have a book and a garden you have all that you need. both Cicero.
Berlinda Dunbar-Nye 4 years ago
That's a lovely comment. And if it's not a good fit, hopefully you can help them find a more fitting read.
John Topper 4 years ago
On the rare occasion I meet someone who hasn't read hitchhikers guide I'm a little envious because they have that great experience ahead of them. There's no such thing as a reading world championship, so stop treating it like a competition.
#42
Just Flush
Debra Hapke 4 years ago
Go, Flush, Wash, Leave and if you sprinkle when you tinkle, be sweet and wipe the seat.
Annelise 4 years ago
This is great really! But as a young girl I do not want to one day be stuck in a bathroom with a full-grown man. No hate, just saying..
Shalini Pabreja 4 years ago
I would not want my kid alone in the bathroom with a weird grown ass man pretending to be trans and taking advantage of society’s acceptance of everyone. How does that work? Honest question everyone.
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MERCI LANGSTON 4 years ago (edited)
Now I have to go through both doors seeing which one is cleaner, but I love this!
#43
Speak Everything
error 404 name not found 4 years ago
so true. i saw a stop sign that had the word "racism" on it so it says "stop racism"
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LesAnimaux 4 years ago
I watched an episode of Drag Race UK without subtitles once and up until that point I believed I was fluent in English.
Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
As an American, this attitude is one thing that annoys me about native English speakers. First, English is not the world's official language, nor even the most popular language. Second, English is damn hard to learn as a second language. I offer as proof the established fact that most native English speakers have yet to learn it. Third, it's a beautiful thing when we can communicate with one another; everyone should learn at least one foreign language.
Ivy Ruonakoski 4 years ago
No offense but English is literally the easiest language I've learned.
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Aamna Shah 4 years ago
This is one of my absolute favourites. It even mentions my beautiful language Urdu so a double win.
#44
Learning Is Awesome
Marianne 4 years ago
Also my favorite ones! And I love to talk about them to whoever cares to listen. ;)
Marnie 4 years ago
I'm tired of explaining it, because no one listens. People call things like The Matrix SF, which it clearly is not, and many things are lumped together as "SF and fantasy", when they are almost mutually exclusive. (The Truman Show is SF, Matrix is not. Dr. Who is fantasy, not SF - most episodes, anyway.)
Jyri Hakola 4 years ago
Both genres have always been my favorites and I still do not have a clue where the dividing line between the genres actually lies :D is space opera really scifi or high fantasy in space.. ;)
Fieke Engelen 4 years ago
No, Science Fiction always with maybe a tiny sprinkling of the best of Fantasy
#45
Read What You Love
*insert funny name* 4 years ago
@Eva the Egg, I am pretty sure I'm following you, and I always smile when I see your comments. You are one of my favorite Pandas, so I just have a quick question to ask you. What is your profiles pic. I think it may be an egg with hands, but correct me if I am wrong
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Abigail Nagel 4 years ago
I love reading and I have read the same books over and over again. I know what I like, but struggle with my book-loving self because I think I can’t love reading it I don’t branch out. This is why I love this. You can love reading and be someone who reads Harry Potter 100 times in a row, it love reading and be someone who will read whatever book they get their hands on. I love this so much
OhForSmegSake 4 years ago
Every year I read Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking-Glass. They're books that I have loved since I was a small child and I love falling back into that world, it's kind of a Happy Place for me. Also read the Harry Potter series 10+ times
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StormWolf 4 years ago
Love this. I'm a prolific reader and my favourite author is Stephen King. Many so-called intellectuals look down on me for this. Gatekeeping other people's passions does not elevate yours, it just exposes your own fragile ego and sense of self. In other words, just let people enjoy things 🤷
Freya the Wanderer 4 years ago
I gorp out on science fiction and don't care what anyone thinks!
Arthur Waite 4 years ago
At the same time, I'm always pleased to suggest books I think you might like, from my seventy years of reading experience. No push, just suggest.
Ann Abdelzaher 4 years ago
My husband tells me that the fantasy books I read (magic, dragons, etc..) are kid's books.... uh nope.
#46
You’re Doing Just Fine
Roxy Eastland 4 years ago
This stupid meme also failed to recognise that to develop skills and side hustles we really benefit from the support of friends and family. Hanging out and chatting enables our brains to get things in to perspective, sort out what we've learnt so far, and subconsciously start to work on what is to come next.
person (i think) 4 years ago (edited)
Yeah, and not everyone is privileged enough to even have that sort of network.
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Julie C Rose 4 years ago
Who the eff wrote that original post?! Why would you say that to ANYONE who experienced covid, let alone people in severely hit countries?!
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Or the means to do so, even if they wanted to. Can’t pay for lessons or supplies if you don’t have a job and unemployment is barely covering basic bills. And not only have free libraries had to cut back on hours and impose limits on building occupancy, other free resources have been severely limited too. It just is what it is.
Eli_Electrify 4 years ago
Personally, I enjoy hustle culture because I like the feeling of being busy, but yes, do what makes you happy and comfortable in these frightening and traumatic times, because we're all struggling and whatever you do to cope is valid and okay <3
#47
Blake Knows What's Up
Easily Excitable Panda 4 years ago
He's not the Messiah, he's a VERY NAUGHTY BOY! (Sorry, love me some Python.)
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#48
Gonna Remember Who Spoke To Me And Who Didn’t
FlitterBug 4 years ago
Just because you talk to someone doesn't mean they'll talk back, and who knows how long some things are gonna last
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Onion rings like to make your breath smelly 4 years ago
heh i dont have any friends that talked to me, i always talked to them lol
James F. Wilson Jr. 4 years ago
What a stupid selfless statement. Your ignorance is overwhelming.
Michael Sanders 4 years ago (edited)
I don’t agree with this site automatically removing posts after a certain number of down votes. Hate speech and and threatening comments to others is one thing, but removing something because a certain number people don’t like or agree with it is not a very liberal policy. Well actually it’s not the liberal I grew up as, now censorship is a predominately liberal policy.
Ozacoter 4 years ago
Yes but we all also need to be aware of the kind of 'friends' that never make an effort to contact you. Its not worth investing time in a one sided relation.
Phil Vaive 4 years ago
That's the opposite of the point the guy is making. SOme people feel like a burden, so don't want to reach out and annoy their friends. Some people don't have the emotional capacity to deal with lockdowns and a whole new way of life, while maintaining their friendships. If you're only friends with your friends on your own terms, then you're not being a good friend.
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#49
Accept Everyone And Respect Their Decisions Y’all
N G 4 years ago
Slightly unpopular comment - I might still get it wrong once or twice, but if pointed out I will apologise and correct myself going forward. It's not an attack on you if I take steps to get it right - it's evidence that humans make mistakes
Bow, I’m a Slytherin 4 years ago
As long as you apologise and correct yourself, I’d (and I’m a transgender boy) would be fine. It’s hard to adjust, but as long as you try.
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Anni 4 years ago
At first, it's a bit hard to overcome old habits (having known her for years and then "suddenly" calling the same person by his actual name and pronoun) and I am always thankful and happy when those affected by me falling back into old habits are not angry but patient with me until I catch up. I'm doing my best - but will still fail every now and then... (Not too often, I hope.)
Ozacoter 4 years ago (edited)
I have a childhood friend (like the son of my fathers friend). I never saw him since he changed his pronouns so its very difficult for me to think about that person as a he (since I never saw him presenting as a guy). It always makes me feel guilty.
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Marylen 4 years ago (edited)
Society: If I can ask as well that when I'm making an effort but I get it wrong, I would appreciate it that you don't get angry at me... I'm trying my best :-) Trans: Of course, I appreciate that you are making an effort and I understand that we all make mistakes and that there are a lot of things going on in your life! Society: :-) Trans: :-)
Judy Windham Saunders 4 years ago
May I add one caveat? I'm 73 years old. My memory is swiss cheese. So if I met you one time three months ago, and I accidentally call you "him" or "her" by mistake when I see you again, please don't rape me on Facebook for being socially unaware, whatever that is. I'm doing the best I can and if you can't respect that, then why do you expect me to respect you? You do you, and let me do my best, and don't be a D**k if I forget you're "zem" or "zir" this week. Thank you.
Jane Ramirez 4 years ago
Just please be patient with me. I'm old and I've been talking for a lot of decades. Sometimes I forget or stumble over your preferred pronouns. But I'm trying! Can I give you a hug?
Sigmand Froid 4 years ago
Except when I keep making mistakes because of what I was socialized to think like. I have a lovely trans woman whom I keep calling 'man' in our friendly encounters at the pool, mailbox, parking lot and other social settings. She is always correcting me gently and I find myself angry with myself for my brain not getting used to this change. So Trans people, there are people like me who mean no harm and it may take time to get used to what you want and meanwhile, please be patient.
Autumn 4 years ago
I have the same problem. I just hope they know we're trying.
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Lsai Aeon 4 years ago
True, BUT, If I've known you for the last 30 years as Fred, and now you are Ginny, be patient, that's gonna take me some time to remember
Tobias the Tiger 4 years ago
As a trans person, I understand completely, and I believe most other people who are trans/nonbinary/go by different names for other reasons understand as well. Just be sure to try your best.
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Do Whatever Makes You Happy
KatHat 4 years ago
My Christmas tree is still up! First it became an Inauguration tree and now it's a Vaccination tree.
Pungent Sauce 4 years ago
Guy down the road still has his lights up outside (22/3/21) and I enjoy them every night on my walk.
AroAcePanda 4 years ago
when i get my own place, ima just have christmas tree up all year, and just change the decorations on it so it can be a halloween tree, or a valentine tree!
Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
I still see holiday lights at some houses, and it's nearly April. Let people be happy, right?
Aleksandra 4 years ago
Not even just women, More people like AOC please! Not only in America too
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Does the same apply to mall stores? THIS is the one that makes me sick. Christmas decorations before November.
#51
Always Puts A Smile On My Face
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Christmas is just a fun holiday, nothing to do with religion really.
Hello 4 years ago
yeah, that's true. I'm christian and i don't understand how the birth of a god is equal to presents and pine trees. Oh well!
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Paul Budhram 4 years ago
ah, yes. Now the jewish cat will come and purr alongside the christian santa
#52
Very Positive Message I Saw Scrolling Through IG
Shelbey Hershman 4 years ago
I really wish it was normalized but it isn’t
Load More Replies... Deborah B 4 years ago
Sometimes people have trauma they need to heal before they are ready to be in a relationship. Some people need more time to explore their own identity and be secure in who they are, before they are ready to share themself in a relationship. Some people have a dream or goal that takes all their focus, and they are choosing to put that first, not forever, but for right now. Some people are growing and changing throughout their lives, and past them needed to be alone, but present them, or future them, might be ready to love and be loved. Love is not a race.
Tobias the Tiger 4 years ago
And if you have no interest in relationships at all, that's fine - asexuality (and its various forms) are valid.
#53
Sorry. I Just Had To. It's Too Nice
Rachel Peterson 4 years ago
We need a lot more churches expressing this kind of love (WWJD, indeed) <3
Terd Fergison 4 years ago
We need more science laboratories and less churches. Science and human actions are going to be the only thing to help us with pandemics and climate change.
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Dogfan4life 4 years ago
💕 I wish everyone's doors were open to everyone. That would make the earth so much happier. 💕
#54
Let People Live!
maia martin 4 years ago
also, cisgender people can put their pronouns in their bio in order to be more welcoming to people who are transgender/nonbinary :)
cup1d1ty 4 years ago
No offense, but what's cisgender? i'm truly curious!
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#55
We All Handsome
Dark Pearl 4 years ago
Especially to cannibals. They don't discriminate! They are honestly the most fair human beings on Earth.
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ScarlettofHydraIsland 4 years ago
We don’t care what you look like, as long as you’re clean and polite.
JESSE REED 4 years ago
Not everyone man is handsome. Not everywoman is physically attractive. lets settle down.
Dogfan4life 4 years ago
Boys want all these muscles and to be tall, but honestly, we like you for who you are! Keep being YOU!!! 💕
#56
If It Makes You Happy
Roxy Eastland 4 years ago
I have the same thing about children's names. Call your child whatever you damn well want and the rest of us will be sure to teach our kids not to be playground bullies
Something 4 years ago
Bullying is never justified, and there is no exception for children with unusual names, but parents should keep in mind when naming their children that they are making the decision on behalf of another person.
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Tobias the Tiger 4 years ago
It is - Starbucks has it available (usually during winter), and it's pretty good. Mocha is essentially a combination of coffee and hot chocolate, and even as someone who doesn't even like the taste of coffee, I enjoy it.
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Deborah B 4 years ago
But can we not have the Christmas music playing in the supermarket in November, please? You do you, but if I have to hear 'never do a tango with an eskimo' every time I shop for two months, I will be grinching by mid-November.
#57
Good Reminder
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
No it doesn’t. You can’t even define cancel culture. Most of the time “cancel culture” is a dog whistle for black culture. And POC not accepting your bigotty bullshît.
Load More Replies... Alyssa Fiedler 4 years ago
Instead of my brother being nice, when one of me and my 5 other siblings make a mistake, he is a jerk, and calls us idiot, stupid, etc. So after a long time putting up with it, I try to be quite, but when he gets on my last nerve, I cuse, sorry not sorry! Don't be like my brother/A** W****
Freya the Wanderer 4 years ago
Yay! I need this as I used to be fairly right-wing. Have I changed!
#58
Dad Knows Best
Jesper Skriver Vestergaard 4 years ago
He only wrote that he figured it was a posibility not a certainty
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Nela Rothenbach 4 years ago
That's not what he meant, I think. He probably meant that she was not into girly things so he supposed that her being gay was a possibility.
Load More Replies... Dogfan4life 4 years ago
And he doesn't mind and didn't ask her the awkward question before. Great dad.
#59
Make Those Comics!
MangleTangle 4 years ago
You should post it on bored panda so we can see it
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Dalton Dickerhoof 4 years ago
I already did. It is called Imagination Team and it is about Autism, available now on Amazon.com.
Paul Budhram 4 years ago
I'm making a series called "Broken Judaism" where I remake Jewish things... it's pretty funny lol
#60
Perfect
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
I’m beautiful AF and 5’5” and a half - my boyfriend is 5’6” and also beautiful AF, I wouldn’t care if he was any other height. I’m taller than him in heels and I think it’s hot. We are hot. Confidence is hot.
Dizzy Falcon 4 years ago
Good! Height discrimination is just dumb. This is the perfect message
Dark Pearl 4 years ago
I've never understood why people hate short guys... Women are typically short as well, why do they want somebody to stretch over them and make many activities impossible?
#61
Sizes
Roxy Eastland 4 years ago
Never got the lack of love for smaller guys. Some of the cutest guys I've ever known have been shorter than me.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
I think I’m in the middle category. I wear his sweatpants and t shirts sometimes.
#62
On Self-Diagnosis
Kendra Miller 4 years ago
I was having a baking day and I started to feel pretty terrible, not able to breathe, light headed, dizzy and weak. Of course my brain jumped to "Is it Covid?" Then I was like, how? I haven't had any contact with anyone. Next question, Have I eaten anything today? Nope. So I fixed a sandwich and felt a hell of a lot better.
Chaotic_pansexual 4 years ago
Heh, I’d like to do all those things but there’s days when I’m barely able to pull myself out of bed so I think this person’s message is very nice.
#63
Come On In! Keep Trying
Laugh or not 4 years ago
Wrong, you should care that someone is trying to learn a new skill: help them if you can and they ask, encourage them if they need, and be in awe of personal growth.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
They mean nobody cares enough to ridicule or make fun.
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The World Is Ready
JuJu 4 years ago
It's enough if you are the only one who wants to see it. Do it for yourself.
Load More Replies... Kirsten Kerkhof 4 years ago
I read somewhere that you should write the book you always wanted to read. Because if you do, chances are others do too.
#65
Do What You Like
*screamsinbisexual* 4 years ago
Yes! This is so important!!!!!! I love video games but I’m absolute garbage at them so easy mode is a lifesaver haha
Ozacoter 4 years ago
I love this. I have been gaming since the 90s (basically in my moms lap). But a lot of people wouldnt consider me "a real gamer" because I usually play on easy. Life is difficult enough when I play videogames I like to relax and enjoy the story not be frustrated and die all the time.
ScarlettofHydraIsland 4 years ago
Write poorly. We all start from somewhere. One of the best writers I know started from writing poorly, to planning on publishing her own novels. I started off writing a garbage story, and I’m currently rewriting it into a novel. You have to start somewhere and have fun while doing it.
Marylu Horkowitz 4 years ago
Talent and success, when defined by others, describes them, not you.
Dogfan4life 4 years ago
Being not the best at something makes it even better! Or is that just me?
#66
I'm Sure Many Of Us Needed To Hear This
#67
Wholesome
Aroace tiger 4 years ago
Nah. We are stealing the word back. It's not an insult
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Gotta Clean Up
Capelli rosa e patate 4 years ago
Bob we’ve talked about this! You need to brush your facial hair!
#69
Girl In Red's Music Is For Everyone
Watching 4 years ago
"I like tits but my bops are for everyone" is my new mantra. And I'm not a lesbian.
Ozacoter 4 years ago
I really hate when some people generalise straights as if we all bigots or are different than lgbt+ people. We fought to eliminate discrimination for all, not to start discriminating straights
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
That’s too rare to be important though. Nothing to worry about. Let them be.
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Final Fantasy
Ian Koch 4 years ago
this folks, is a prime example of minding your own buisness.
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Just Let Them
Chaotic_pansexual 4 years ago
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if the beholder is the beautiful one in question, then if they say they’re fly, that means they’re fly.
Capelli rosa e patate 4 years ago (edited)
I am, in fact, the baddest bitch in Idaho. Northern Idaho anyway 😄
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Ugly girls are the ones who NEED to think they are the prettiest in the state or area or group. Only twats and completely pathetic losers think that way. “I’m the PRETTIEST HERE!” No you aren’t. You’re just pretty. Why isn’t that enough? I’m fücking beautiful. Doesn’t mean other people aren’t too.
GirlFriday 4 years ago
That's right! I am the baddest b!tch in Indiana. I don't need to go to Vegas.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago (edited)
That sounds good at first but it’s dumbbîtch mentality too. You’re not the baddest in Indiana. You’re a pretty chick from Indiana. You’ll probably be pretty in Vegas too. Ugly girls are the ones who NEED to think they are the prettiest in the state or area or group. Only twats and completely pathetic losers think that way. “I’m the PRETTIEST HERE!” No you aren’t. You’re just pretty. Why isn’t that enough? I’m fücking beautiful. Doesn’t mean other people aren’t too.
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Everyone Deserves The Right To Complain
#73
Nobody Cares If You Can’t Dance Well. Just Get Up And Dance
Ian Koch 4 years ago
don't dance if... 1. you don't want to dance 2. that's it. 3. yes this is referencing one of the first things.
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Melon Flavored Jellyfish's Mom Says The Gates Are Open
Nicole Weymann 4 years ago
The "you don't fit here, go away" yelling people
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Paul Budhram 4 years ago
LGBTQIAPD+❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍+. 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎(I color code with the colors for the lgbtqiapd+ acronym, so, Asexual is 🤎)
MikeyWaveOven He/Him 4 years ago
Everything on this list is good except for this one. Gatekeeping is essential in many communities to keep it with what it really is. If you don't feel same sex attraction or gender dysphoria you're not LGBT. Asexuals are completely valid, but they belong to the AVEN community, not the LGBT community. (Also, to all my asexuals out there, you're super cool and I respect you! I just happen to think LGBT and AVEN are different!) (Also, please don't downvote, I'm happy to have a mature discussion over this, but no one can respond to it to give me their opinion and vice versa if it gets downvoted to hełl.
Aroace tiger 4 years ago (edited)
Yes I'd like a mature discussion over this please Personally I think asexuals are part of the lgbtq+ community because of one small thing: they are not straight. Personally I think that if they are not straight and/or not cis they are automatically lgbtqqia what else would the a stand for? And another thing from what you said-not all non cis people feel gender dysphoria. I hope you have a good day
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I Decided To Make Some Original Content, Am I Doing It Right?
Roxy Eastland 4 years ago
I wish it was more universally understood that when a child is crying and reacting over 'some little thing' it is literally their whole world at that moment. Yes, even if they want something and can't have it, they are just shaken up by the dissonance inside themselves. How adults react to them teaches them buckets. Sympathy with the feelings would be a good and honest start. And there's nothing wrong with saying 'well, let's rethink if you can have it' either.
Susan Trevaskis-Owen 4 years ago
Yes, this. When a kid is crying like whatever happened is the worst thing they've ever experienced in their life...well, they're two. It probably *is* the worst thing they've ever experienced, or at least the worst thing they remember experiencing. Mind you, it still pierces my eardrums like an icepick...
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
I hate to hear kids interrupting but I completely agree with this. They are children. There is no way for them to have the scope of clarity that usually comes with age. It’s the worst thing to have ever happened to them because nothing has happened to them. Let it go. The PARENTS just need to make sure they know how to calm a kid before it disturbs everyone, or remove the child from the scene so they don’t bother people too much.
#76
Nice To See This
MauKini 4 years ago
also, if id attempt to work on my car it would probably be worse after.. Also: How on earth did he take this picture?
Jelly the Bean 4 years ago
Maybe someone else took it for him? Or he had a camera/selfie stick thingy on his head (cause of the angle)?
Load More Replies... Robert T 4 years ago
I am happy to work on my cars, and yes my hands have looked like that (and worse), but brakes and steering I leave to the professionals.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
I like to try my hand at small things too! Like spark plus and oil changes and whatnot. I also have some of the softest hands ever. People should never just jump to conclusions based on what they don’t know!
Load More Replies... Kirsten Kerkhof 4 years ago
I teach English at an aviation college, and I'm always impressed by what the students and instructors know. Please, do let me be the brain-person and never ever let me near anything that could bring that plane crashing down faster than the theme tune of Air Crash Investigation ...
#77
We Are All Just Humans Trying To Make It To Tomorrow
#78
For Those That Might Not Have Known, And Those That Know But Needed To Hear It All The Same
Blue of the yams 4 years ago
Be healthy, love your body! If you eat well and exercise and are still a bit plump, who cares! Healthy lifestyle & self love > Skinny & sad
#79
All Consoles Are Good!
#80
One Of My Favorite Tweeters With His Gates Wide Open!
#81
No Hamsters!
Jo Johannsen 4 years ago
I know this is months old, but Hamsters. Aren't. Vegan. They are little cannibals.
#82
Everybody Is Something
#83
We’ve All Been There
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
No, that isn’t fair. It draws attention to something she didn’t want attention drawn to and probably embarrasses her more. Just say “no judgment from me, I would do the same if I needed to.” And move on.
Load More Replies... WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Why would you be embarrassed over a loud fart in a public bathroom? I think that thoses places are created for people to fart at their heart's content and to share it with everyone. If that's not loving everyone, I don't know what is.
#84
We’re All In This Bumpy Sweaty Party Together
The zelda nerd. 4 years ago
AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAH you mean last lifetime??
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Ian Opining The Gates
#86
Gym Doors Open, Come Inside
Ian Koch 4 years ago
yes. I'm so underweight (77 or so when I should weigh 90-ish, I'm almost 14, my birthday is March 27!) that I had to get a blood draw to see if my digestive system worked properly, we're still waiting on the results but I think I'm ok.
Arthur Waite 4 years ago
Now, what Medical Science needs to invent is a Fat Transplant. I could easily donate a kilo or two, if it'd make you happy.
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Dark Pearl 4 years ago
I have a hoodie which says 'Healthy and Happy', and I will never let my mum forget the fact she bought such a lie when she hates lies so strongly...
Melanie King 4 years ago
Yea, my cousin was 50 lbs last year when she was 10, but even though she's small she can still do more pushups than me, and she's still was more physically fit than me.
#87
I Swear To God
#88
It’s Spooky Season
Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 4 years ago
I would like to wear a witch hat and striped knee highs all year.
CrunChewy McSandybutt 4 years ago
My only issue is that it's difficult for women to find outfits that aren't revealing on Halloween. A choice would be nice.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Agree. And stop calling it slutty. It’s a midriff shirt and and tight pants. Or a bikini top and tight pants. Clothes don’t determine who you have sex with. And sleeping with loads of men isn’t wrong as long as you’re honest and safe anyway.
#89
What Counts As Traveling?
IzzieM 4 years ago
If I leave my city... I'm claiming it as traveling. Whoop, road trip!!! ...to the next town over.
🥨Doof🥨 4 years ago
Yeah! Road trip! If I leave my house, it’s a road trip.
Load More Replies... Anni 4 years ago
😳??? My English lessons at school have not prepared me for this... 😂 No, honestly: I don't understand this one - probably because of lack of knowledge of casual American English...? Would anyone be so kind as to explain this to me?
Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 4 years ago
I think A is saying people who go to Vegas and California are not really traveling because it isn't somewhere like Italy. But John Gotti is saying those cities count, too, because they got on a plane and left their state. If you left your home, work, friend bubble, you have traveled!!
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#91
Fixed It
Logic and Reason 4 years ago
For context, the original had the man replying with ‘I’m a soldier on Call of Duty’.
#92
A Little Advice For The Ladies
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What do you think ?
The 5-star rated 5-star rating system 4 years ago
I think these are great but I have some reservations about the ones that say things like "Welcome all" or "Love everyone no matter what" bc I think that we should still be careful and wary of people who have shown that they are untrustworthy and will make trouble. I do think that we should give people chances to improve and guide them in the right direction but we should do so before welcoming them into places like our homes. Sure, if you don’t know someone be civil to them no matter their ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexuality, etc. and don’t judge them based on these things, but if they show that they are not someone you want to be around because they do not return your kindness, then I don’t think you should “welcome” them.
Ozacoter 4 years ago
Yeah. We must love everybody no matter the origin, sex, orientation etc. But we shouldt love people who does bad to others like rapists, bigots, murderers etc. Intolerance cannot be tolerated.
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Hans 4 years ago
I think this series has the right attitude of positivism. I always argue for being critical with anything, but being careing for other beings and, ultimately, yourself, always is a good idea. To put this to BP: upvote early, downvote only if you really think something is wrong.
Dogfan4life 4 years ago
I love how people like these are around. I bet someone was having a horrid day and was scrolling through these and saw something they related to, and it made their day. Thank you for putting this and it, for sure, made my day a whole lot better. 💕
*insert funny name* 4 years ago
Lets make a petition to get more posts like this one. I think a lot of Pandas would sign it
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
I have never wanted to hug so many people all at once in my life. Darned ninjas cutting onions *wipes tearse*
k1ddkanuck 4 years ago
This made me feel better. Things are hard right now. <3 to everyone, wherever and whoever you are.
The 5-star rated 5-star rating system 4 years ago
I think these are great but I have some reservations about the ones that say things like "Welcome all" or "Love everyone no matter what" bc I think that we should still be careful and wary of people who have shown that they are untrustworthy and will make trouble. I do think that we should give people chances to improve and guide them in the right direction but we should do so before welcoming them into places like our homes. Sure, if you don’t know someone be civil to them no matter their ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexuality, etc. and don’t judge them based on these things, but if they show that they are not someone you want to be around because they do not return your kindness, then I don’t think you should “welcome” them.
Ozacoter 4 years ago
Yeah. We must love everybody no matter the origin, sex, orientation etc. But we shouldt love people who does bad to others like rapists, bigots, murderers etc. Intolerance cannot be tolerated.
Load More Replies... Hans 4 years ago
I think this series has the right attitude of positivism. I always argue for being critical with anything, but being careing for other beings and, ultimately, yourself, always is a good idea. To put this to BP: upvote early, downvote only if you really think something is wrong.
Dogfan4life 4 years ago
I love how people like these are around. I bet someone was having a horrid day and was scrolling through these and saw something they related to, and it made their day. Thank you for putting this and it, for sure, made my day a whole lot better. 💕
*insert funny name* 4 years ago
Lets make a petition to get more posts like this one. I think a lot of Pandas would sign it
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
I have never wanted to hug so many people all at once in my life. Darned ninjas cutting onions *wipes tearse*
k1ddkanuck 4 years ago
This made me feel better. Things are hard right now. <3 to everyone, wherever and whoever you are.
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