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Why is Reddit so edgy, anti-religious and pessimistic/nihilistic? | Why is Reddit so edgy, anti-religious and pessimistic/nihilistic? | 598 | Join different sub reddits. It worked for me. | 308 | ask |
Do people actually care that the queen died? | I've seen a lot of posts lately about how chad-like she was and all that but like.... If you're not British what does it matter? She wasn't rlly the best of people and she made some questionable decisions on her time. | 1,012 | Why does it matter? For me, it's a historical moment. You have to be in your 80s to have actual memories of the last time the British monarchy changed hands, so it's an interesting spectacle. I have complicated feelings about monarchy as an institution in general, but I'm fascinated by the little details, such as Charles choosing to keep his own name rather than reign under a different one.
As for the posts about how amazing she was, it's common for people to look at a recently deceased person's life with rose-colored glasses. Everything coming out of the royal family right now will be the positives of her life, and the media will report on what those people are saying, perpetuating the idea that she only did good things.
In the long run, history will judge her based on the entirety of her life, eventually. We'll get a better look behind the curtain as time goes by. There will be books that talk about her as the best queen ever, but there will be others that call her out on her life of privilege and her role as head of a colonizing power. Like everyone else, Queen Elizabeth II was complex, and we'll get a much better view of her once things settle. | 652 | ask |
my mom has been gone for 10 hours, what do I do? | 15f, my mom is usually out all the time, but she said at 6 she'd be home in a few hours, but it is currently 4:46am. If she's not home we will be stuck with a 2 year old . She's making me really upset
Edit- 2 year old not baby
Another edit- she said she got stuck in a storm but it wasn't even raining hard? Ig the issue is resolved though. I got of a video call with her and she told me not to tell my dad she was gone.
Thank you guys. She not back yet but she said she will be, but if this happens again I'll be calling the police and I will tell her she needs mental help | 2,570 | As a former "kid in almost this exact situation" I wanna encourage you to tell somebody if this happens again. Your dad, an older relative, even a teacher or the police.
Abandonment is still illegal even if she says she will be back. My mom used to come back every couple weeks but that didn't make her a good mom.
Don't let her parentify you either. That's your sibling not your child to raise. | 801 | ask |
19 years old w a bedtime? | I’m 19 years old. Currently working 40 hours a week and preparing to go to college. I still live my parents atm and it’s hell. My phone and computer shuts off at 10 every night and I have to go to bed. I still get grounded…I have curfew. It does not matter to them that I am an adult, a man. All they know is that it’s their roof I live under which is understandable but should I not be treated differently than my younger siblings?? | 4,970 | Well, you should be treated like an adult, but it looks like the only way is to live separately | 1,245 | ask |
Do you believe that a cure for cancer has already been discovered? | If not, do you believe that a cure will ever be discovered? | 655 | Cancer is not one disease. It's thousands of diseases. Some types already have an effective cure, and I suspect advancements will continue to be made. | 551 | ask |
Do you still wear a mask? Why or why not? | I’m curious to what everyone’s response is. | 1,564 | I do when I am sick. | 858 | ask |
Which celebrity's death made you cry? | For me it was two: Princess Diana and Chef Anthony Bourdain.
The world truly seemed a little darker the day after. | 2,320 | Robin Williams. He is missed. | 414 | ask |
What do you think is the least racist country? | Or in other words, which is the most tolerant and progressive when it comes to racial issues? | 1,408 | Antarctica | 1,047 | ask |
Men of Reddit, what was the saddest thing a woman said to you? | Sorry if the question has already been asked | 1,880 | "I wish I'd had an abortion." My mum. | 908 | ask |
How old is “too old” to Trick or Treat? | I knew people in College who would trick or treat. I also dated a guy that was 23 and would still dress up and go trick or treating with his friend, he had a younger sister to justify it. | 850 | I don't care how old you are. If you come to my house and say "trick-or-treat" I'll give you candy. | 811 | ask |
I have a crush on my tattoo artist, should I ask them out? | Okay so I (20F) got a tattoo and went to a new place, and I have got a big fat crush on the person who did it. I want to ask them out but I know it seems a little inappropriate. But I also know being in their position they can’t ask me first.
I have a plan to maybe slip my number in the money envelope next time I go because there’s no way I have enough courage to ask them directly.
Should I do it? Is this a big deal?
*UPDATE*
So after talking with them I’ve learned they are in a happy relationship so thanks everyone for your advice. I won’t be asking them out and my crush (after finding out) is already fizzling out | 1,673 | I'd say try and do it separate from business relations. Like wait till you have fully paid for your tattoo, and then one day just stop into the shop when they are working and leave them a note. I'd say that's the best way. | 1,235 | ask |
when meeting a new person, why do some people think it's okay to act different based on gender? | I (F) hung out with a new group of people, but when I'd try to shake a man's hand while introducing myself they'd say "I don't shake a woman's hand" then go in for a hug. Also, growing up id always have older women hug me when first meeting. Why do they think it's okay to just hug a person right after meeting them? | 1,159 | That’s kinda weird as a guy I never initiated a hug was a girl unless I was close enough with them. Even then I’m never the one to break boundaries. When I met a girl I’ll get her a handshake unless she wants something | 455 | ask |
Did I do something wrong?(Girl Help) | I (18M) had met a (18F) in college. We would text + FaceTime everyday since we had met. She invited me to her dorm and we watched movies, cuddled, made out, etc. If that wasn’t clear enough she even told me she liked me. Anyways, last Thursday things started to get dry between us. We wouldn’t text until Sunday where i’d send a message to check up on her and she’d just leave me on read three different times. We still haven’t talked since last Thursday(it’s been like 6 days) and I’m not sure what I did wrong, she still views my stuff when i post on instagram. | 588 | my friends say i should just leave her be.
Did I do something Wrong? Or am I worried for no reason?
Edit: I did text her asking if she was okay, that’s when she left me on read last sunday.
Edit2: Also i know she gave me the green light to fuck i really just wasn’t trying to escalate it that much. my fault ig. | 187 | ask |
Why do IPhone users hate Androids? | Androids are not bad nor are iphones, but everywhere I go, wether it's online or offline, I always see iPhone user looking down at androids like there dirt.
Like what's the give, I don't understand why Androids are so hated. I've used both phones and both are good. Can someone explain to me please. | 1,198 | As an iPhone user, my suggestion would be to ignore the fanboi "noise" from either user groups. It's a f'ing phone...not a religion. We're lucky to have such great choices. | 977 | ask |
Is my boyfriend cheating? | Found a bunch of texts to hookers on my boyfriends watch. He claims someone is using his phone number and texting people. If that is the case would these texts still show up on his device?
UPDATE:
Aight follow up time because I’m torn. I confronted him and his response seemed sincere. We opened security cases with Apple and the phone provider. We even involved families. Full consent to STD tests, parental control (from his family) on devices, and an extensive comb through of all bank statements and call logs. A new number has been obtained. Current theory is this is an elaborate spam that started when his phone was stolen Years ago and the SIM was replicated. This was brought up before but both the phone carrier and family suggested to ignore the spam.
Additional clarifications, I don’t check his phone/ messages and I’m an engineer. I have always had phone and location access and nothing has ever seemed off. The relationship was hiccup free and on track for marriage in the near future. And yes I’m seeking Reddit validation because I’m human. I want to believe him but I don’t want to be made a fool. What do you say Reddit?
I know they’re hookers because hotels and rates were mentioned. Also all this started because there was a supposed text from the ‘mafia’ saying they have his information and needs to pay $3k or bad things will happen( they sent pictures of those bad things). | 528 | Oh I can explain this. Don't worry. This happens to me every time I text hookers for sex with my watch. Glad I could relieve your worry. | 659 | ask |
Does anyone know of a subreddit where you have to look for the queen bee in a mix of worker bees? | I found it a while ago, but I can’t find it anywhere and I don’t know the name of it | 649 | r/QueenSpotting | 220 | ask |
Is it racist to want to have kids the same race/ethnicity as you? | If that is true feel free to explain why. This is not me personally, just an argument I found online. | 708 | If you had two kids, one of your race and one of a different race and you treated the one of your race much better - then you are racist. | 635 | ask |
If we (women) have the right to choose to keep the fetus or not, should the father have the choice to be financially responsible if we decide to keep it? | If 2 adults engage in consensual sex, why do only we the women have the right to get rid of it or not? If we want to keep it and the father doesn't, should he be allowed to release any liability? | 914 | I have been thinking about it for quite some time, and my opinion is that men should have that right, but only within the same timeframe that women have to get a safe abortion
Edit: typo
Edit2: I'd like to add that this wouldn't apply to people who were actively trying to get pregnant or if there is reasonable doubt that the man sabotaged birth control, e.g., taking the condom off in the middle of sex, poking holes in condoms, replacing birth control pills for placebos, etc. And that men would have to forfeit any parental right of they choose this route | 365 | ask |
What is a guy-secret that women do not know about? | Anything that comes into your mind | 1,565 | How much your hobby ACTUALLY costs. | 1,122 | ask |
You are given the task of ruining a first date in 4 words. What do you say? | ? | 1,032 | So, what are we? | 619 | ask |
What stereotype do you find most annoying or offensive? | I hate that women are stereotyped as bad drivers. | 1,422 | That if you are not the stereotype of your race then you are trying to act like another race | 713 | ask |
Do you think the Average American can run a mile without stopping? | Also, how fast do you think they could run a mile?
Edit:
So to clarify some things:
1. I'm American myself. The reason I asked is because I run regularly and many people are surprised by it. I'll usually run about 2 miles to work a few days a week and a few times recreationally thought out the week. Basically about 3-5 times a week. When I tell people this, they act like I told them I run a marathon every day. I figure most people can probably run at least one mile without stopping, so I asked the question.
2. In my mind, the average American is anywhere from 20-45 years old and 150-250 lbs (140-200 lbs for women).
3. By run, I don't mean full-on sprint. I would say at least a light jog would be fine. Basically anything faster than walking where both feet leave the ground for a moment.
4. Based of the comments, I've greatly overestimated Americans athletic abilities.
Edit again:
5. I didn't ask this question to shit on Americans. I actually asked because I believe that the average American CAN run a mile without stopping. I want to see what the average mile pace for the average American was, but I guess that irrelevant now. I understand that there's a stereotype that Americans are fat and lazy, but there's no way Americans are so fat and lazy that the average couldn't run one mile (or at least that's what I thought).
6. It doesn't have to be a fast mile. You could even jog the distance as long as you don't stop. I wanted to see if the average American has the ability to do it.
7. Do people even read this? | 1,527 | The average American can not run a mile. However the average person can easily train to be able to run a mile. ( I’m a Heath / Physical Education teacher and a personal trainer). | 681 | ask |
my(30m) sister(38f) tells me 30 is to old to turn my life around after a brutal meth addiction. I'm 11 months clean. Is there time to turn things around? can I still meet a beautiful and caring woman? | I'm starting school for dental hygiene next fall. Please tell me when I'm doing well that I'll meet a good partner. I've been addicted for 8 years and lost my friends. Can I still turn things around? Will there be great people in dental hygiene school? I'm determined to get this career because it's what I want to do. | 9,016 | Oh dear God son you've got a whole life ahead of you, make of it what you want! You've been an adult for 12 years and still got 50 to go. You can still meet all kinds of beautiful women, have tons of rugrats and do anything you desire. | 827 | ask |
Who is the most evil person to live other than Hitler? | We all hear about the Holocaust and Nazis but who was more wicked than him or on the same level? | 1,480 | Pol Pot , leader of Khmer Rogue - killed around 1.5 to 3 million people. | 1,220 | ask |
My boss propably have feelings for me. What should I do? | I (17M) work as a part-time worker in a supermarket. And our accountant (20?F) started somehow showing affection to me. I'm no expert on girls, but sometimes it's just too much. Sometimes she just hugs me from behind, hangs her head on my shoulder, invites me for coffee, smokes with me on the ramp, she tells me several times that she likes me and not only in front of me but also in front of my coworkers. This is simply not the relationship a supervisor should have with a part-time employee. And I honestly don't know how to react to all this. What should i do?
Edit: she is not very good looking, at least for me And she is not exactly 20yo. I dunno somewhere between 20~29. | 618 | Kindly tell her to stop doing that if it makes you uncomfortable and if she keeps doing I go right to your manager immediately and have them talk to her | 401 | ask |
Is men approaching women in public even a thing? | I rarely i hear that this happens. so i wondered if this is something people really do? Or is this something that only happens in movies? | 883 | I was leaving work once when it was raining and i noticed a woman in business attire without an umbrella. I walked over and shared my umbrella with her and walked her to where she was going. She asked for my number and we dated for a short time and have remained friends. So yes it happens but my intention wasn’t to try and date her initially i just thought that if i was in her position i would have hated to get soaked. | 594 | ask |
What do i do when my parents find out I’ve possibly gotten my gf pregnant? | For context we’re both teenagers. | 902 | First, confirm. Do nothing until you know with 100% certainty if she is pregnant. | 678 | ask |
Who is considered a good person but definetly not? | Who is considered a good person but definetly not? | 808 | **Keanu Reeves**
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He's not a good person .... he's a saint | 989 | ask |
What does it mean when a drunk friend asks to "take a turn with" your significant other? | For context, I've known this person since primary school. | 564 | Your buddy wants to bang your girlfriend/boyfriend. | 979 | ask |
Why do our Belly buttons Smell so bad? | ? | 1,032 | Why do u smell it | 412 | ask |
Why do car people love manual transmissions so much? | In my opinion driving a manual just adds more work to driving and it seems like it would be a pain. Are there major benefits to it or do people just enjoy a more hands on driving technique? | 1,171 | More engaging driving experience.. and in terms of racing they used to be faster.(also less weight) That's why the "sportier" cars had them . | 468 | ask |
What gets you out of bed every day? | What are your life goals? Why do you get up every day? What drives you and why?
Thank you for any and all responses to this personal question. | 513 | Usually, the urge to piss. | 682 | ask |
What is the worst case of mass brainwashing in human history? | What is the worst case of mass brainwashing in human history? | 2,269 | Jim Jones.
There's the fucking tape of him convincing his cult to sacrifice themselves all together.
But listen to me, they told to sacrifice the children first, and you can listen in the tape all of them.
Did he drink the poison too? Nop
He shot himself in head.
More than 900 people **dead** in the town that he "created". | 875 | ask |
What’s something that’s hurting you right now but won’t share with anyone you know irl? | What’s something that’s hurting you right now but won’t share with anyone you know irl? | 1,826 | Loneliness/not being able to connect with other people | 1,391 | ask |
Why do serial killers turn into serial killers? | I mean, why kill a bunch of people you don't know? | 578 | Many different reasons, pretty much all involving unchecked mental illness. Dahmer was pervasively lonely and believed wholly that the only way someone would stay with him was if they were a lobotomized zombie. Bundy was spurned by a woman in a harsh way and he felt powerful killing and raping women who looked like her. Ed Gein just liked how people's bones and skin looked draped over his lamp.
This is a question that has haunted psychologists for years and the only real answer is that there isn't much of an answer. | 291 | ask |
Who in the entertainment world do you believe is a genuinely good person? | People are people and everyone has good and bad in them. I think there are some good celebrities out there. | 1,290 | Dolly Parton | 1,205 | ask |
If the USA added a 51st state, what would it be? | If the USA added a 51st state, what would it be? | 859 | Puerto Rico most likely. It's been put to a vote a few times, but didn't get far. | 1,203 | ask |
What should a homeless person in the US do with $500? | . | 675 | Buy season ticket to a gym where he can take a shower - it allows him to stay clean and comfortable to communicate with which makes it easier to find a job | 850 | ask |
Would it be wrong to talk to someone in a language I don’t speak? | I’m asking this because I'm in high school and we got a new student today and she mainly speaks Spanish, she also knows very basic English. I (since I'm currently in Spanish 1) know very basic Spanish. I at some point greeted her in Spanish and we started a very brief conversation. She then sat with
me so I pulled out my Spanish notes to try and have a better conversation with her. She's very nice and I think she had a nice time. But I don't know if that was weird. For the things I couldn't remember how to ask or just didn't know I used google translate. | 2,138 | UPDATE: She asked if I could help teacher her English and if she could help me with Spanish!! GUYS WE’RE BECOMING FRIENDS <333 | 1,596 | ask |
What is something other ppl believe that you find utter bullshit? and why? | That's the question | 652 | that certain foods can not be eaten for breakfast. i will eat any food at any time of the day. i ate chili the other morning and my coworkers looked at me like i kicked a puppy into traffic. | 447 | ask |
What the fuck does it take to get Pete Davidson out of my face every time I open Reddit? | Seriously, this has made me think twice about opening Reddit knowing Pete Davidsons face is awaiting me in extreme closeup violently chewing. | 9,613 | Disastrous ad campaign results in thousands of people blocking the u/realtacobell | 639 | ask |
I think the girl I'm dating is intellectually disabled but I can't tell? | Basically some of the things she says or the way she acts makes me think that at times she is intellectually challenged/disabled but I don't know if she was ever diagnosed as such. How can I find out in a way without hurting her feelings? | 647 | I dated a man that I never saw read or write a thing. No books, magazines etc. He could text, but of course there is speech to text and spell check. I found out later that he never got past the 6th grade because he fled home when his father tried to molest him and grew up hustling work and then learning a trade. YES, he could read and write- not well but enough to get by. And he and his ex-wife raised two very intelligent successful children which they insisted had books and reading material as soon as they could hold their heads up on their own. He could build ANYTHING. Without blueprints, without planning much at all. I could watch him look at something he was planning to build for someone and see the wheels turning and the way he studied something as he was doing the silent math and geometry in his head. He had been a very successful contractor. Learned from others as he was coming of age. Built homes and worked on high rises and large business complexes throughout his career. Never talked much. He worked his ass off to be the best to provide for his wife and family before he later divorced. He saved and retired very well because he planned ahead and was careful. He was and is one of the kindest most intelligent and thoughtful people I've ever known. I actually thought the same of him- that he might have an intellectual disability -for a short time when I first met him. Until I realized that it didn't matter, he was a king to me. There is a lot to be said for education and people who are intellectual and appear educated. But don't judge a book by its cover. Some would-be geniuses never have the opportunity to bloom.
I just wanted to say thanks for the awards and upvotes. I don't really know what that's all about, but it made me feel as if my response was at least a little helpful. I've not been to active recently. My friend whom I was referring to is currently very sick and my heart is so heavy. He probably won't make it to Christmas. But thank you for the nice warm fuzzies. | 941 | ask |
What are your thoughts on a 25F dating a 44M coworker? | They are both smitten with each other. | 949 | Besides the age difference I don’t think dating a coworker is smart but it’s their business not mine. They’re both adults. | 1,348 | ask |
What phrases/lingo words do we as a society need to get rid of and never bring back? | Lay it on me! | 549 | Can we start saying "hella" again because I missed out on that the first time around. | 355 | ask |
how do you get karma? | so i have a problem, i am trying to post on certain subreddits of interest but apparently everyone requires at least 20 karma and 3 days of account. i have had my account for years so that is not a problem but if i can't post anything where i am interested how does one get karma? | 766 | Thanks everyone for upvotes! Thank you for your support in the battle with nonsense! | 233 | ask |
What do you think about the Alex Jones situation? |
I just saw an article saying he has to pay the family members 965 million dollars
Edit: rip Alex jones | 971 | It took entirely too long. | 589 | ask |
found out the dude I'm seeing is married, what do? | Met a dude on tinder and had sex last night, mentioned we had a mutual friend. This morning I go on fb and look at the mutual friends friend list, find him, lo and behold he is married with 2 or 3 kids, can't really tell. I feel shitty. He lied about not having kids and being sterile to justify not using a condom so now I feel really uncomfortable about that too. I'm not sure where to go from here. Do I confront him about it or just ghost him? Do I let her know what happened and apologize? Help!
Update: he said he was in an open marriage and let me talk to his wife about it, she knew what he was doing and is fine with it. He also sent me his most recent std test from a month and a half ago, clean. Claims he hasn't slept with anyone but his wife and me since. Also got a vasectomy after his kid was born. A lot of lying, not sure if I'm gonna see him again or not but not nearly as bad as I thought.
Update #2 I still insisted on condoms being used despite him being sterile, he agreed begrudgingly, then showed up and said he didn't have any but we "couldn't stop now". Then after we finished he opened his wallet and showed the condoms that he very much did bring and I was stunned mostly, he said something about it taking too long to put on and ruin the mood. I know. I should have been more insistent.
Edit #3: I'm starting to feel burning when I pee, he def gave me something. I have a gyno appointment Monday. I'm the biggest dumbass on this fucking planet. Also slept with someone else last night, used a condom, but hopefully I didn't give him something. Ugh | 756 | WHOA HOLD UP!!!
HE TOLD YOU HE'S STERILE so he didn't have to use a condom?!?
And what if he isn't sterile?!? He's lied about everything else!
Right now, go make an appointment with your gyno. You gotta get proactive VERY fast about this. Don't trust a DAMN word out of that man's mouth.
Also, I'd tell his wife bc he's a POS! Something about that asshole is setting off my dad alarm.
Look, I know other commenters are lambasting you, but you gotta do what is right for yourself and right by that man's wife. Tell her, then take care of your body, then learn from all this. Never. Ever. Let a man convince you to sleep w/ him w/o a condom... especially if you barely know each other.
If a man pressures you in the future, kick him out. A good man doesn't do that to women.
Hugs to you. Do what is right, even if it is hard. | 1,054 | ask |
Which is a reddit community you actively avoid? | Is there a subreddit you promise never to visit again? | 1,356 | *me prepping to fuck my brain up and visit all the subs in the comment* | 988 | ask |
What is legal that should be illegal? | What's? | 1,626 | Politicians trading on the stock market. | 1,437 | ask |
Should I quit a job I don't like just because I don't like it? | I couldn't find other job and I need money but I really hate working in Customer Service...:( | 748 | Get another one lined up first. If not, keep the one you have to, I don't know.....eat food and pay bills? | 525 | ask |
What is Albuquerque known for? | The city known for in general, bad or good? | 671 | Messing up Bugs Bunny's travel plans. | 791 | ask |
How come when someone catches their spouse cheating, they want to fight the person that they’re being cheated with? | makes 0 sense to me, especially if they didn’t know and are just an innocent person | 549 | Because if they put the blame where it belongs, on their spouse, their life falls apart.
Its hard to accept that what you've built your life around is a lie and a joke, and much easier and more convenient to hate the "external threat" | 377 | ask |
Should women go to prison for false rape accusations? | I have heard too many stories of men getting locked up for false rape accusations and the women later confessing it to be false but getting off scot-free. Should they be arrested for false accusations? | 1,596 | Yes. It’s perjury. | 1,139 | ask |
Is it racist to say a race is attractive? | Me and my friend had a weird discussion about attraction and I said “I don’t know man, Black women have to be the most gorgeous people put on this earth.” My friend told me I can’t say that cause it’s racist, but I thought it wasn’t. I get how that can sound weird I guess but I’m not saying being black is what I’m attracted to, but black women are just gorgeous. Look at Viola Davis or Rihanna. I was a sheltered kid for a while so speaking with politeness and social correctness. Is it racist? | 611 | I don't think your friend knows what racism is | 869 | ask |
Who was the best President of the USA? | Who was historically the best President of the USA? | 865 | I would say George Washington because he had to invent what being president was. And him peacefully handing over power after two terms was a remarkable action, especially for a former military leader. | 770 | ask |
My girlfriend wants me to change my underwear style, should I? | I normally wear traditional briefs, not really tighty whities but solid color good quality briefs. I had to wear them when I wrestled and I never really changed it up. She wants me to change out my entire underwear drawer with boxer briefs. | 1,821 | Boxer briefs are where it's at | 646 | ask |
Should I give my male friends more compliments? | I (17F) would like to give compliments to my male friends but I don't know how would they react, or even if they would like it. I think they would consider it weird or even creepy but I'm not sure. I'm talking about compliments like nice clothes/hair/cologne and things like this. Should I try it?
Edit: HOLY SHIT I wasn't expecting such a feedback, thank you all for your responses <3, I appreciate all your opinions and advices. | 561 | Beyond the replies of "They will think you are flirting with them", one one other reaction to consider. Expect them to be awkward and disbelieving in general. They will wonder if you are being sarcastic. They will, likely, not know how to react to a genuine, platonic, compliment. Just expect some confusion. | 437 | ask |
If you have a ton of Karma, how did you get it? | I see some users with 10,000 and 30,0000. Are they just posting and commenting all day everyday, or did they just have a post go viral? Are they funnier than me? I need answers | 1,314 | I've got 60k, half or more is from like 2 or 3 jokes, the rest is from endless comments with mostly just a couple of karma each | 655 | ask |
do you ever just read an entire page of something while zoned out thinking about something else, and then realize you didn't comprehend any of it and have to read it all over again? | i feel like this is a constant | 1,625 | All the fucking time | 93 | ask |
Would you ever disown your child? | Why or why not | 520 | Hypothetically, yes. But it would have to be something severe. Rape/ murder/ abuse etc. My mother disowned my sibling. He's a convicted paedophile. I think it's perfectly fair that she cut him off. | 845 | ask |
This one is dumb but what does OP stand for? | I always wonder what it means | 541 | Original Poster, so here you're OP | 610 | ask |
Do people have an innate desire to have kids? | I have never had the desire to ever wants kids and it makes me feel broken. But I have always questioned people who say they want kids because it feels like they are having kids and showing them off to people as if they accomplished something monumental. | 732 | Most people do, some people don't. There's certainly a strong biological urge to reproduce, but there's also a lot of research suggesting that economic, social and personal experiences also have a big influence on whether people want to reproduce.
But at any rate you're not "broken" for not wanting to have children. Humans aren't uniformly built, there's a lot of variations to human behavior based both on biological and environmental factors. All humans are messy and imperfect, there's no "normal" person because what's normal in one region and/or time period is abnormal in another. | 374 | ask |
Am I screwed? I got drug tested. | I smoked weed on Tuesday after smoking consistently for pretty much a week and had to take a urine test on Thursday. I didn’t smoke at all on Wednesday and before the test I chugged alot of water and tea and pissed before the test. There was very little urine in the cup and it was pale yellow. Is there any chance I survive? | 616 | *"I smoked weed on Tuesday. I mean I smoke weed every day, but I also smoked on Tuesday."*
You're high right now, aren't you? | 1,354 | ask |
Why is high fructose corn syrup not illegal in the US? | Isn't that stuff like so bad and why we are all tubbies? | 9,757 | Because corn is a massive industry in America. | 1,287 | ask |
Would you date someone outside of your socioeconomic status? | Be honest. | 834 | I'm only attracted to other poors. | 613 | ask |
Would you give candy to an adult trick or treater? | If they were wearing a good costume? Or just a mask. | 5,213 | Yes, I give candy to anyone at my door. Costume, no costume, no matter the age. Never judge, who knows they may have an intellectual disability, or maybe they weren't allowed before. I refuse to deny anyone I've had teens show up with no costume and a backpack. Whose to say the candy isn't their only meal. Be kind, it's very easy to do. | 1,762 | ask |
Who’s a celebrity that passed away and it felt like losing a member of your family? | For me it was Robin Williams. I remember the exact place I was. Boarding a plane, hearing people begin to chatter and then feeling a gut punch as someone who was so entrenched in the media of my youth was suddenly gone. | 613 | Alex Trebek. I used to watch Jeopardy every night, and now I’m just… not so interested. | 146 | ask |
Can I as a father live in a 1 bedroom apartment with my daughter? | Really just trying to get some perspective and opinions on what people think. It’s really all I can afford. I’m 26 she’s 7. My plan would be she gets the bdrm and I use the rest of the space as a studio apartment for me. | 644 | My biggest concern is CPS and family court. I have primary custody and the last thing I would want is for her to get taken from me. I’m just not sure if that’s okay in the courts’ eyes. I live in a mother state so me having custody is usually really surprising to most people. | 333 | ask |
What flight etiquette should everyone follow? | ? | 1,298 | If I have my headphones on don’t talk to me. | 742 | ask |
Is it fine to wear other cultures clothes if you like and respect them? | I want colorful baja jacket, because I like how it looks, but my friend said it could be offensive. (I think it is fine, to a certain level ofc, but wanted to make sure bc of what my friend thinks) | 1,287 | I immediately remember that tiktok where guy dressed as mexican in sombrero and poncho asked some non-mexican students and some mexicans is it ok or disrespectful. Students said its disrespectful and mexicans said its cool. Since I am from very small and unknown country I would be amazed if some foreigner would think our national outfit is cool and would want to wear it. Wear it, just dont disrespect the outfit itself, then its cool. | 941 | ask |
What in society is “outdated”? | What in society is considered “outdated”? | 1,226 | 85% of our politicians... | 1,135 | ask |
Why am I paying into Social Security if it's supposed to run out in 2037? | I'll only be 37, why am I even contributing any money into if I'll it's gonna be long gone by the time I reach full retirement age? | 867 | My husband and I both heard this when we were in elementary school 50 years ago. And now we're living completely on his social security (and his navy pension). | 447 | ask |
What is something really popular in your country that you have no interest in/don’t care for ? | . | 650 | Celebrity worship. So dumb and boring. | 806 | ask |
I don’t act white. What does that mean? | I work with a very diverse group of people and like laughing and having fun with them all (well most). A friend told another coworker that I’m white but I’m good. I was then told that I don’t act white.
This is not a problem, but I’m really wondering what this means out of curiosity. | 1,342 | Unfortunately, people get vernacular and culture mixed up with race. People think blacks or white act certain ways because of their race when it's actually their surroundings. It's a racist remark to make, honestly. | 901 | ask |
What is considered socially acceptable when your rich but unacceptable when your poor? | Very curious on this one | 567 | Cocaine addiction | 633 | ask |
Do you still take a face mask with you when going out these days even though there are no more restrictions in your country? | (I don’t necessarily mean the mask on the face, but keeping it in the bag or pocket) | 3,839 | Only when I rob banks. | 416 | ask |
How old is too old to go trick or treating? | Hey reddit, M16. Halloween is coming up and my gf F15 wants to go trick or treating this year. So I said sure. My older brother looked down on me for it though and thinks I'm too old for it. | 1,661 | I give to the high school kids trick or treating. There are so many worse things you could be doing tomorrow night. Giving a candy bar to the high school kids in my neighborhood is the least of my problems. 😀 | 1,191 | ask |
my son keeps saying he wants to go home? | I've got a 2 and a half year old. He keeps pointing to the sky saying be wants to go home... we're sitting in the house... is there any reasons for this?
I know this isn't what's normally posted here | 734 | My first step would be to check the content of any shows or movies he’s watching. Maybe he picked up something there.
IF you go: Maybe heaven was discussed in church and something stuck with him.
Or maybe he possibly overheard a conversation about someone talking about a recent death. | 430 | ask |
why did this police officer ask me this? | yesterday, cop car pulled into the parking lot my bf & i were sitting at, backed into a spot to my right & rolled down his window. he asked me, “where do you live?” i gave the general area i live in. he asked “where?” gave my street address. then he asked, “what are the cross streets?” which i told him. he said “oh okay”. then he & his partner drove off.
the whole time he seemed lighthearted & was even smiling at some points. i have no idea why a random cop would ask me this. anyone have some possible insight? he didn’t ask my boyfriend or anyone else in the lot the questions. i’m so confused | 2,438 | Probably thought you might be a sex worker? | 948 | ask |
do you think places of worships should pay taxes? why or why not? | do you think places of worships should pay taxes? why or why not? | 922 | Any money used for charity, no taxes, everything else taxes. So if you run a mega church and pay yourself millions, tax it. You use it to feed or house people, no taxes. | 357 | ask |
Are women attracted to muscles? | Saw another similar post abt why men were so attracted to boobs, and that got me wondering, what are women attracted to the most? The facial features? Muscles? We men are kept in the dark about all this haha. | 785 | I think it's about personal preference. Just like some men prefer ass to tits, some women like muscles while some don't. Personally, I don't like overly-muscled men but I do like a strong guy | 541 | ask |
Is “oriental” offensive? | I’ve heard mixed answers but the general consensus is that it’s okay when not used in a negative context | 688 | Oriental is like the phrase "colored people", it's an older term with lots of baggage. Society has moved past its accepted usage, probably better to use nationality or panethnic term. | 585 | ask |
Is saying "black people" bad/offensive? | Should I say African Americans or black? | 1,020 | "Black people" is fine. "The Blacks" is not. | 1,589 | ask |
I hit a girl. am I wrong? | So we had a little accident at school one of my female friend and some girl had an argument and I try to stop them and that girl straight up hit me and call me p**sy etc. and i k ow that girl supports equal rights so i slap him not with a fist just open hand she fell on the ground im i wrong one? | 1,199 | Everyone should be allowed to defend themselves
Not assault others like what she did to you | 1,081 | ask |
when did Elon Musk become so hated on reddit? | I remember a few years ago reddit seemed to love Elon. People seemed excited about the different things he was inventing and there were even pics of him with Justin Roiland who AFAIK is still very highly regarded on reddit. Now people talk about Elon as if he is the biggest piece of shit on the planet. Some of the things he's doing with Twitter definitely seem deserving of criticism but it just feels weird to me when I remember even just a few years ago people on here seemed to think of him as just being a cool rich nerd who liked inventing crazy stuff. | 1,398 | I used to think highly of Elon Musk back when everything he did seemed like it would greatly benefit mankind. He always claimed that every company he ran had a specific purpose to deal with the greatest issues we face today.
\- Tesla to push EV's and reduce carbon omissions
\- SpaceX to make humanity an interplanetary species and reduce the risk of extinction + provide internet access in areas with little to no infrastructure
\- Boring company to solve transportation issue's (Mainly US)
\- Neuralink to revolutionize the health industry and in the long term let humanity stay ahead of AI.
Even though he was already rich at this time, he seemed down to earth and a good guy that had the interests of every human being at heart. He seemed intelligent and the main driver behind these revolutionary projects that could change the course of history.
His image first started cracking for me when the Vegas tunnel was opened. The initial idea sounded very good but the project was downscaled again and again to end up as something very backwards and idiotic. It was supposed to be an amazing transportation system but it ended up as traffic jams underground exclusive to Tesla owners. When you look at the result, you realize it's just like a metro but in the most inefficient way possible. Instead of actually building metro lines (Public transport is something that US desperately needs more of), we ended up with something that's highly inferior.
It was clear that Elon Musk's visions and projects didn't really end up as amazing as we had hoped. At this point basically all his projects have had some kind of delay, downgrade or ended up in radio silence.
As time went on, it also became clear that Elon Musk wasn't the brains behind making these projects actually happen. When you look at Tesla and SpaceX, these companies are the only ones that end up with successful products and services thanks to the people working there, not Elon Musk bossing them around.
At this point I didn't care about Elon Musk anymore but also didn't dislike him or anything until he started getting a little more vocal on Twitter and such. He started sharing way more political views that were very controversial and revealed a lot about what kind of person he is. During lockdowns because of covid-19, he was on a rant that lockdowns aren't worth it and the virus should spread freely because it's too big a risk for the economy. We all know it wasn't good for the economy, but it's also saying that overflowing hospitals and millions more dying that could have been prevented is a better alternative.
He's also very vocal about global events and gets way too involved in politics that are none of his business. He's supporting the Ukrainian government by providing free Starlink services which is good, but at the same time he has taken it away and has threatened to take it away multiple times while also tweeting controversial opinions of how the war should be dealt with.
Now with his latest acquisition of Twitter it's very clear how power hungry he is. Changing an entire mega corporation to his needs. He believes that what he's doing is changing Twitter into an unbiased trustful source of news and information online. What he doesn't seem to understand is that there is no such thing as an unbiased platform. Twitter will now become a reflection of his political views and opinions, which we know isn't always that favored.
To conclude: Overtime it became clear that he is a power hungry man with questionable morals that does nothing more than boss around and buy entire mega corporations just to force his questionable opinions into society. | 1,119 | ask |
Are you planning to vote in the midterm elections? | Why or why not? | 893 | Already voted. My county makes early, in person voting very easy. | 221 | ask |
Would you support a button that turned off any political posts on reddit? | I've found reddit politics to be extremely biased and one sided. I agree with a lot of the points made here on reddit but I have a couple problems with it. Number 1 I come to reddit to pass time, just for fun. There is no aspect of politics that is fun to me therefore I don't really want to see it on reddit. Second is the lack of political diversity. While I myself lean left I try to get all of my news from completely unbiased sources which I just haven't seen on reddit. Everyone either leans heavily left or heavily right it seems. | 1,595 | even non political posts become political so it's kinda impossible to avoid | 141 | ask |
Should a husband after taking a leak put the seat down for the wife? why or why not? | I asked some coworkers to see their opinion. Wanna hear yours. | 1,390 | put the whole lid down, everybody work for it | 1,626 | ask |
Are people who are poor or in poverty status being more blatantly punished for their economic status? | For example, I see a lot of just get another job. Or, if you are poor, you cannot have children or more recently pets. Well, you should get rid of extras, including internet, to save money, and not ask for assistance. Is this really happening on a more visible basis? | 529 | A lot of people think problems have easy solutions. I was a high school teacher for a while and in discussions with seniors regarding things like homelessness they'd say things like "why don't they just get a job". As though without clean clothes, reliable transportation and a verifiable home address it's easy to get employed. | 202 | ask |
You have 100 dollars to spend before fighting a black bear what are you spending it on? | You can go under budget but not over obviously | 583 | Makeup, I shall seduce the bear. | 473 | ask |
Why does America get so much hate by fellow Americans? | We’re the most diverse country in the world. I may be wrong—I’ll say we have it pretty easy as opposed to 50 years ago. | 871 | Specifically because we've been raised our entire lives to love this country with all our hearts, that it's the best country out there, that we have it better than everyone else. Then we grow up, learn about other cultures, learn exactly how our government REALLY works, and feel betrayed. I don't hate America, I hate my government. America is a place filled with Americans, and 99% of them have no power to affect the lives of the rest. Why would I hate my fellow citizens who just want to live the American dream? I hate the bullshit government officials who suck the teats of BigWar/BigPharma/BigInsurance/BigAg etc. instead of doing what they're elected to do. I think so little of how are country operates because I can see the downfalls, not just the upsides. Richest country on earth, millions in poverty, homeless, systemically oppressed. "But it's worse elsewhere" congratulations you beat your wife the least often and don't use a closed fist, that doesn't make you a saint. A free and open democracy where two parties steer the politics, pick the candidates, and lock out any potential third party entering the race. A free market system where consumers get to choose which of 3 shell companies' products they'll use to fund the single mother company of all of them.
Ohhhhh but the upsides! Our freedom! Our speech! The possibilities! All leftover benefits from our founding ideas, protected by our constitution and that's it. Notice how none of those things are new, they're just the only things we've managed to hold onto as the elite class sucks the electorate dry.
Sure, America(the idea, the people, the location) is great. But America(90% of the govt and corporations) is a fucking shitstorm. Fuck them. | 1,471 | ask |
What's one law that would make America a better place? | **What's a law that you think would make a difference in the US? | 1,668 | Take money out of politics. | 1,571 | ask |
Do you put your PJ’s under your pillow? | My boyfriend an I have differing opinions, wanting to know what everyone thinks and does!
edit: pj’s= pajamas, do you put them under your pillow in the morning after you wake up* | 1,050 | I have never in my life put any clothes under my pillow | 974 | ask |
Why do non-Californians hate California so much? | I never realized how many people hated my home state until I started using this site.
Whenever California gets brought up in a thread there’s always boatloads of people saying horrible things about the state and the people who live there. Where does this burning resentment of California stem from? | 8,037 | As a native and current resident of California, I understand why people talk smack about the state. It’s so outrageously expensive to live here. The cost of living is untenable. Outside of the big cities, California is actually pretty conservative and redneck, so many people within the state already oppose the current government.
But personally, I live in paradise. I’ve fallen in love with where I live because this area is so beautiful. I could explore the alpine hiking trails just a few minutes from my front door for years and still not see everything. I’ve never felt better about myself before living here. My personal living expenses are much lower compared to a lot of people, so I don’t feel as much stress. California, the state as a whole, offers something for absolutely anyone: mountains, desert, ocean, forest, volcanoes, etc.
If we take away the cost of living, why WOULDN’T you want to live in a place as varied and beautiful as California?
EDIT: I never realized that people would be this offended by my description of why I love where I live. LOL | 641 | ask |
how old were you when stopped living with your parents? | Tell me also your contry of provenance…
Basically all America is answering this post….ok…. | 986 | Scrolling through the thread makes me feel like I haven’t accomplished shit | 356 | ask |
i just found out crossing legs for guys is painful? HOW is that true??? | edit: yes but no | 886 | Its not true all the time.
But there are times when it CAN be true. Sometimes the boys get trapped and put in an uncomfortable situation. | 852 | ask |
How Did the Term, "Latinx." Become so Popular if most Latinos themselves Hate it? | Whenever I hear someone use, "Latinx," on a video somewhere on the internet, the majority of Latinos in the comments are always refuting it and calling the term stupid. If the majority of the race it's referring to dislikes it so much, why is it still used? | 1,644 | White liberals who were offended on behalf of the latinos.
White liberals also tried to cancel friggin Speedy Gonzalez but fortunately the latinos came to little dude's aid and said the white liberals were a bunch of idiots and the hispanic community loves Speedy. | 664 | ask |
What is a good argument against 'Abortion shouldn't be allowed for people who had consensual intercourse because they knew they would get pregnant'? | just heard some sharing these opinions. I don't agree for some reasons, such as protection possibly not working, and I'd like to know if some hold similar arguments or even different, yet 'for,' ones.
edit: the 'would' is exactly the word I heard from one who agreed for it. not a typo. I am looking for other arguments against this, and not especially for it, as I'm not curious about the latter. thank you. | 991 | Smokers still have access to lung cancer treatment even though they knew that's a risk | 893 | ask |
What should be at least 5x cheaper? | But almost everything | 629 | Divorce | 447 | ask |
What is your most controversial opinion? | I’ll rate it from 1-10 politics are allowed but not fighting in the comments I am going to bed bow so the comments are closed! Please stop commenting, I’m getting way too many notifications at the moment and it’s causing issues! Thank you! | 1,018 | Drivers tests should be retaken now and then, especially old people. You hear about old people being dumb in cars a lot and this might help. Probably gonna get downovoted.
Edit: Wow I did not expect this to blow up this much! | 1,331 | ask |
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