This saga was terrible and I loved it; thank you
Can I say neither? I would argue that a creator can't imbue their creation with an intrinsic meaning. I'd say that it can mean something to the creator, and it can mean something to the audience, but outside any observation it's inherently meaningless.
To be fair, research shows depression does often go away by itself- it just typically takes like 3× longer to do so than with professional help
I like to top my hotdog with a bratwurst, sauerkraut, and mustard
Yeah, I use those emojis very differently, so I'm wondering if it's an accurate translation from how that emoji is used in their culture. The original, IME, means you wanna fuck
Fair; idk why I said that lol
Unfortunately you have to have a Facebook account to publish ads on Facebook
Is that emoji translation accurate...?
Oo I can answer this one!
It's kind of like the placebo effect, in which believing that it will work makes it work. Anxiety/fear/etc are self-perpetuating systems- the behaviors (e.g., avoidance, hypervigilance), feeling in your body (heart rate, muscle tension), and thoughts (e.g., "I'm not safe") all reinforce one another, and breaking one part of that chain can make the whole system collapse.
I might be wrong, but I feel like this question maybe wasn't for you
I happened to have a slightly higher res version in my gallery, without the tiktok watermark, so here you go
My bank offers 3 overdraft fee reversals per 12 month period, they just don't advertise it. OP, you should def call and ask
I think those are actually wasps. It's particularly common in countries like Germany and Luxembourg where native wasps are protected species. As for Poland and other parts of Europe, it's hard to keep them out when you keep the doors propped open in lieu of central AC (and they're attracted to the fresh sugar), and wasps and bees don't transmit disease anyway, so people just get used to them
I could've sworn I had read a quote from him that seemed to unambiguously support violence, but now I'm wondering if I took a meme seriously or something
Alt text: A simple infographic with cute white text on a pale pink background which reads: How to Level at Veganism Lvl 1* - No animal products in diet or clothing Lvl 2 - Talks kindly to plants before harvesting Lvl 3 - Politely negotiates w/ insects to relocate Lvl 4 - Avoids making noise to disturb animals Lvl 5 - Avoids breathing out CO2 near animals Lvl 6 - Does not step on animal shadows Lvl 7 - Travels exclusively by stilts Lvl 8 - Never eats anything blown on by wind Lvl 9 - Only eats what has never been observed Lvl 10 - Refuses to consume anything that may have existed in the past or future *Honorable mention; not true veganism
Alt text: A candid photo of Donald Trump talking on a cellphone, partially obscured by others, edited to appear as though he's being photographed through dirty glass. Typewriter font text of a quote from Albert Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus, aligned along the right side of the image, reads: A man is talking on the telephone behind a glass partition; We cannot hear him but we witness his incomprehensible dumb show: One wonders why he is alive
I hope this doesn't count as self-promotion; I'm just really proud of my logo and want validation
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/22534628
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Side effects may include: increased feelings of longing, decreased feelings of responsibility, and hypervigilance. Not responsible for any emotional trauma or law enforcement involvement.
Introducing: Loving Lockdown
Are you tired of the same old conflicts with your partner or child? Do you find yourself longing for the good old days when you didn't have to deal with their constant presence? Look no further! The premier therapeutic kidnapping service is here (now with 98% less Nazis!)
How it works
Our team of highly supervised, unlicensed therapists will swoop in and whisk away that special someone, giving you the space and solitude you so desperately crave. And don't worry- we'll make sure they're well taken care of in a secure, undisclosed location.
What?
Our philosophy is simple: absence makes the heart grow fonder. And what's more absent than being held against your will in a windowless room? It's like a couples' retreat where we handle the mental gymnastics for you.
Don't just take our word for it! Here's what some of our satisfied customers have to say:
>"I was skeptical at first, but after my wife was kidnapped, I realized how much I truly loved her. Mostly because I didn't have to deal with her snoring anymore." - Rachel, happy customer
>"I sent my kid to Loving Lockdown for a week, and when they came back, they were so grateful to be home that they did all their chores without complaining. It was a miracle!" - Dave, proud parent
>"before loving lockdown my wife yapped nonstop but now she doesnt even talk to me and our relationship is better than ever" - Chad, local patriot
Services include:
- Discreet kidnapping and transportation
- Secure, undisclosed holding facilities
- Regular updates on your loved one's well-being (optional)
- A complimentary "I'm sorry" gift basket upon their return
Don't wait any longer to reignite the spark in your relationship. Contact Loving Lockdown today and let us help you create some much-needed distance.
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Proof:
https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/19880834 posted 12/21/2024
@chadmctruth@lemmy.world created 01/06/2025
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Uh Oh:
The community's existence alone -without a clear satire label- has made a fair number of people uncomfortable. I hope 'uncomfortable' is the greatest extent of harm caused, though to be clear, greater distress not encompassed by this word is a valid response that I don't take lightly. I'm currently working on a way to make the community's intent clear without "ruining the magic".
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Please feel free to DM me if you don't feel comfortable commenting publicly
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Edit:
Good morning! What a sad thing to read upon first waking lol. Everyone is pretty much saying the same thing, so I'll clarify this bit
The purpose of Chad is to be a hated vector for general satire and high effort shitposting. The purpose of the community is to be a circlejerk-style platform for content that requires a level of moderator scrutiny I can't expect from the mods of regular shitposting communities.
A lot of the content that seems to 'fall flat' are basically inside jokes and obscure references. I've made a post that's only funny if you're a law student; one that's only funny to opera nerds and/or French speakers; some etymology/language gags; two best enjoyed by people with ADHD; one for people who read leftist theory. I include references to ITYSL, Monty Python, Napoleon Dynamite, and more. Much of it is parody of obscure Lemmy things that only the chronically online will catch.
This doesn't mean I think your opinions and feelings about it are in any way invalid. The thoughts shared here have given me a lot to think about, so thank you
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>You're talking to people that want to continue rationalizing their tacit, frequently racist support for genocide, and their easiest out has always been to say, "but Trump is worse". They have never done the introspection required to look at their own personal role as a political being beyond what they're told to do by the Democratic Party and their donors: slacktivist vote shaming, always presuming the high ground for themselves (even while tolerating genocide!), and doing as little as possible on the ground outside of minor exercises in false catharsis like a cop-escorted, permitted march or an ignored letter writing campaign. > >When challenged on this by people on the left that do read and do self-reflect, these are the folks that responded in bad faith, even when the context is genocide, because they have made politics into an extension of their egos rather than a project to which to subordinate yourself and devote real work to. > >Whining about .ml is their way of pretending to be vindicated every time Trump does something bad, as they cannot actually argue against what the people in .ml say, they must rely on inventions and emotional implications. > >In short, many on .ml vocally opposed supporting genociding Democrats. None that I'm aware of expected Trump to be better. At best, a roll of the dice.
Edit:
Sorry, folks. I failed to consider that this is the home instance of the people being target by this comment.
Just to be clear, I'm not a big .ml fan, I'm just an anarchist who's never seen this particular gripe of mine worded so nicely.
Love is a rebellious force- like you, a wild bird that I could never hope to tame. It flutters through my life unpredictably, defying all control and reason. I often find myself grappling with its capricious nature, wondering why it arrives when I least expect it and departs just as swiftly. This freedom is what makes loving you both exhilarating and frustrating.
At its core, love resists my attempts to control it. I’ve tried summoning it with sweet words, grand gestures, and even desperate pleas, but nothing works. Threats or prayers fall flat against love’s whims. I notice that while some express themselves eloquently, others remain silent. It’s often the quiet ones who captivate me the most. Oftentimes you say nothing, but I like it; your silence speaks volumes. In those moments, I realize that the most profound connections are often forged not through words but through unspoken understanding. Silence becomes a powerful form of communication, revealing deeper emotions that words can’t capture.
Love is like a Romani child—free-spirited and unbound by societal norms or expectations. It knows no laws and follows no rules. Love is that rebellious bird that no one can tame; if you don’t love me, I might find myself drawn to you; yet if I love you, I must tread carefully. It is perilously thrilling.
This pursuit of love often feels like trying to catch a bird that flutters just out of reach. I’ve often thought I could surprise it, only to watch as it flaps its wings and flies away. I convince myself that I've captured it, yet it slips away at the slightest provocation. Love frequently eludes me until I stop actively seeking it. This dance of pursuit and retreat defines my relationship with love and, of course, naturally then with you.
As I navigate this landscape of emotions, I find myself caught in a cycle of desire and disappointment. Our love comes and goes with astonishing haste; one moment it feels within my grasp, and the next it vanishes into thin air. There are times when I think I have it, but it avoids me; other times, when I try to dodge it, it holds me close instead. The irony lies in my attempts to control or evade love—when I clutch too tightly, it slips away; yet when I try to sidestep it, I often find myself ensnared by its charms.
So please don't be late again; I really need the car today.
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What do y'all think- is this okay to text my wife?
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/20589079
> From left to right:
> - first aid kit
> - Nintendo Switch
> - a pile of trash (a ~1yr old crushed mint, a receipt from 4 months ago, a ripped balloon, a lil ball of tape, and a coupon that expired last year)
> - sand timer
> - inkblot game
> - >!secret ingredient for badguys!<
> - "best worst therapist ever" bag (hand painted modification) with pride/pronoun pins
> - paper, pencil, and pen
> - Freudian word game
> - hypothetical discussion starters
> - neurofeedback headset
> - thinkpad t420
> - suckers
From left to right:
- first aid kit
- Nintendo Switch
- a pile of trash (a ~1yr old crushed mint, a receipt from 4 months ago, a ripped balloon, a lil ball of tape, and a coupon that expired last year)
- sand timer
- inkblot game
- >!secret ingredient for badguys!<
- "
bestworst therapist ever" bag (hand painted modification) with pride/pronoun pins - paper, pencil, and pen
- Freudian word game
- hypothetical discussion starters
- neurofeedback headset
- thinkpad t420
- suckers
My mom took this photo in NC (USA) after the hurricane
TʜᴇʀᴀᴘʏGⒶʀʏ⁽ᵗʰᵉʸ‘ᵗʰᵉᵐ⁾ @lemmy.blahaj.zone Being a bodyless head with a freak long tongue is not only okay—it can be an exciting opportunity