Recent comments in /f/mildlyinteresting
Cerulean_IsFancyBlue t1_jeeznlo wrote
Reply to comment by jlm_pix in This conference has bracelets to communicate comfort levels of touching by charlesteacher
Physical contact is part of standard getting and bonding for many humans. The problem is when we either weaponize it (handshake grip contests) or when we, once again, impose the “normative” model on everybody.
I wonder what it would be like if I grew up in a culture where men routinely did the air kiss thing to each other or held hands in public as friends. Would it have changed my attitude towards contact and made me more of a touchy person? Or would my life just be even more uncomfortable than it is now?
Anyway. I like stuff like these bands, because it allows people to set their own boundaries in a way that other people can see and understand. It’s also a reminder that when you are dealing with other people, it’s worth stopping and thinking about those things, even when you’re not in the situation with wristbands. Look for cues. Go slowly.
I don’t think we’re going to change some peoples basic desire for physical contact as part of a greeting. What we can do is, normalize consent and normalize respect.
FabulouslyFrantic t1_jeezkpe wrote
What kind of psychopath adds sugar to teabags by default?
This is heresy!
(The llama sugars are adorable, I want them all, just... Not in my tea bags)
luckylebron t1_jeezhqs wrote
Reply to comment by rasta4eye in My wife is growing Blue Oyster mushrooms on our window sill by rasta4eye
Yep, I feel the same. I used to love forging and learning about different mushrooms but after show, I developed a bad case of trypophobia.
Mysticpoisen t1_jeez74s wrote
Reply to comment by Dude1stPriest in This old doll uses a vinyl like record to talk and sing by Eigenurin
There's an old William Osman video where he attempts to make a record with his laser cutter and it does sound horrifying.
cfdeveloper t1_jeeyzbw wrote
Reply to comment by Born_ina_snowbank in This conference has bracelets to communicate comfort levels of touching by charlesteacher
I'd like to imagine this was a conversation between trump and pence.
VisibleAd3180 t1_jeeys50 wrote
Reply to These jeans have built-in shoes by mehtulupurazz
These joots were made for walking
Cerulean_IsFancyBlue t1_jeeys35 wrote
Reply to comment by ahvoguecahdoe in This conference has bracelets to communicate comfort levels of touching by charlesteacher
Did you mean a quick exchange of info and we part ways?
Or two years of short anonymous rides?
Zlifbar t1_jeeyn20 wrote
2006 had some gaudy looking equipment
deliberatelyawesome t1_jeeyjc8 wrote
Reply to comment by boss5667 in The elevator in my cousin’s apartment complex has access control with a security code, thumbprint scanner and a key card (not in the picture). by boss5667
I guess I should clarify, it's not common everywhere. In my personal life I never see this.
I saw it more often when delivering to wealthy people, working in some fancy office buildings or commerce centers, and doing some executive protection.
OscarDivine t1_jeey9cx wrote
Anybody else hear the Police Academy scene?
Birthday_dad420 t1_jeey2dl wrote
search for "circle of death ants"
boss5667 OP t1_jeextld wrote
Reply to comment by deliberatelyawesome in The elevator in my cousin’s apartment complex has access control with a security code, thumbprint scanner and a key card (not in the picture). by boss5667
Here you can use one of the three actually. You get all the options though. Not really common in my country. Feels like going into a bunker everything I enter.
XRedcometX t1_jeexswg wrote
Someone didn’t watch Toy Story 4
caspissinclair t1_jeexsqq wrote
Reply to jolly rancher ratio by ___teddy
The big bags go overboard on the watermelon.
a_phantom_limb t1_jeexsi3 wrote
Reply to These jeans have built-in shoes by mehtulupurazz
That is astonishingly ugly.
KorgX3 t1_jeexqx2 wrote
Reply to comment by JwSatan in These little worm dudes have formed a dance circle around this piling by DBreezy867
It's gotta be so damn hot in there.
Sweet_Coat7963 t1_jeexqjg wrote
Ok, I think we're ready for that meteorite so we can start over fresh.
Ricky---Spanish OP t1_jeexjpb wrote
Reply to comment by OhGreatItsHim in This ice cube has a rainbow in it by Ricky---Spanish
I’m not, but the ice could be lol
TerranPhil t1_jeexgvi wrote
Karzul t1_jeexfgn wrote
Reply to My right side "ages" more rapidly by etilmorfin
Very interesting. I also have a left/right split where I have more hair growth on the right side of my body than my left side. I wonder if that will also lead to different ageing?
OhGreatItsHim t1_jeexefa wrote
Reply to This ice cube has a rainbow in it by Ricky---Spanish
you from Ohio?
deliberatelyawesome t1_jeexdwd wrote
Reply to The elevator in my cousin’s apartment complex has access control with a security code, thumbprint scanner and a key card (not in the picture). by boss5667
Are they just options? Any one of those gets you where you need to be?
Residents can enroll a thumb, contractors are given a card for the day if they need access for maintenance, etc...
That's common-ish. If you actually need all 3 of those to get home that's insane.
mistahsorphanage t1_jeewqwu wrote
Reply to comment by HOARDING_STACKING in This urinal with individual HVAC supply and return (and storage nook) by weaselbird
It’s some chain in Texas. Mighty Burger or something. They have two others but I never went into them again 😂
HOARDING_STACKING t1_jeewme3 wrote
Reply to comment by mistahsorphanage in This urinal with individual HVAC supply and return (and storage nook) by weaselbird
Jesus Christ, that's insane. What was the name of the restaurant? Pedophile Pete's.
AdApprehensive3582 t1_jeezv9v wrote
Reply to This ice cube has a rainbow in it by Ricky---Spanish
If you see rainbow it has oil in it