CuddlyCassowary
@CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world
- Comment on Why don't Americans use electric kettles? 2 weeks ago:
First of all there are real risks to boiling water in the microwave, but I get why most people ignore them. Second of all, not ALL of us have microwaves (I don’t), third of all, it’s not “one more thing” if it’s an appliance used every day for multiple reasons. You seem to have an odd hate towards kettles.
- Comment on Why don't Americans use electric kettles? 2 weeks ago:
I’ve used one for ages, it especially helps when boiling water on the stove. I heat it in the kettle first and then pour it in the stove pot. So much faster!
- Comment on Can confirm 4 weeks ago:
I’ll be the first to admit that in no way have I been even close to perfect in terms of doing all the doctor recommends, but I do cook 90% of my meals at home from actual ingredients, drink a lot of water, have a great group of close friends who like to get out and do stuff, and generally continue to stay active mentally and physically. I don’t have kids, so from what I hear that may help somewhat with sleep patterns. I definitely stay out too late on occasion, and probably drink too much alcohol, but am at a normal, healthy weight, and have good checkup numbers. So yeah, just that same old damn boring stuff…eat right, stay active, stretch, strength train, drink lots of water. Lame, but effective.
I will say, there was a time in my life when I was very unhappy with my job and location, so I sacrificed a lot to move across the country (to Denver) to pursue the lifestyle I thought was best for me. I was dead broke, and it sucked for a while, but ultimately, it was well worth the challenges and I feel like I got an extended youthfulness by doing that.
Best of luck to you…every time I have an injury, it renews my appreciation for trying my best to stay healthy.
- Comment on Can confirm 4 weeks ago:
FWIW - I’m in my mid-50s and still feel basically the same as I did in my late 20s / early-30s. All of these aging memes strike me as odd and/or maybe people who haven’t been kind to their bodies. I sleep like a rock on a normal bed, with one pillow, and wake up rested with no pain and get out of bed and do normal stuff just fine. Weird, huh?
- Comment on Anon attends a funeral 2 months ago:
It should…it’s a direct reference to it.
- Comment on Can you scare a flamingo? 2 months ago:
I’d like to think there’s a lovely evil cheese plate and demonic crudité on this sideboard.
- Comment on What are some examples of some of the most well-known and watched TV series at the time that been forgotten culturally? 2 months ago:
It cracks me up because obviously “Dallas” is right there in the name for that one. Yes, absolutely Dynasty was ABC’s answer to Dallas (on CBS) and they are SO similar. I’ve had a handful of people who are totally convinced Dynasty took place in Texas and get angry and refuse to believe it when the internet says otherwise (or I point out Denver’s downtown is in the opening credits). Mandela effect I guess…
- Comment on What are some examples of some of the most well-known and watched TV series at the time that been forgotten culturally? 2 months ago:
That was originally called Dynasty II: The Colbys, but they probably dropped the first part to make it easier or something. It follows the same characters though. Basically a failed reboot.
- Comment on What are some examples of some of the most well-known and watched TV series at the time that been forgotten culturally? 2 months ago:
Dynasty.
So many people think it took place in Texas…it was Denver, Colorado and surrounding areas (although a lot was filmed in California).
It was a nighttime soap opera that tackled a lot of socially tricky topics (being gay, oil & gas industry, women’s rights, Joan Collins’s wardrobe). Until it got weird and aliens and shit showed up.
- Comment on A completely useful compulsion I have. 2 months ago:
I’m not autistic or OCD, and I do this too. It’s just common sense and mildly entertaining.
- Comment on The crossbow 😭 2 months ago:
Really makes me wonder what she’s pregnant with.
- Comment on Good advice for parents 3 months ago:
Ah, reminiscent of Maddox.
- Comment on [deleted] 3 months ago:
I’d like to shit on her lap and go, “Hey what’s the big deal, it’s only a couple hours of your life or whatever. Just go wash it off, nbd.”
- Comment on Today's Survey. One point for everything that you have NEVER DONE 3 months ago:
I wouldn’t think so on the movie thing. I think it would have to be a video rental store, although not necessarily specifically named Blockbuster. Technically I still “rent” movies at my library through their Kanopy streaming service, but I don’t think that’s in the spirit of the list.
- Comment on Today's Survey. One point for everything that you have NEVER DONE 3 months ago:
Same. I’m actually surprised at the number of people who have owned them based on these responses. I used them at the library, and probably had a digital one that came with a computer (like Encarta or something), but never owned a full set, which is what I’d guess this list means.
- Comment on Today's Survey. One point for everything that you have NEVER DONE 3 months ago:
I’m at 1 as well for never owning an encyclopedia. I’m actually surprised how many have. I used the ones at the library. I’m assuming this means the physical book kind, and not a digital one like Encarta or something.
- Comment on Forever exists ♥️ 3 months ago:
Not much to worry about in terms of getting pregnant either.
- Comment on Is there any negative consequence to wearing socks inside out? 4 months ago:
Sometimes the way the seams are sewn makes them more comfortable to have on the “right way around” so the sock material is a buffer between the seam and your foot. May not apply to all socks.
- Comment on And I even lost the one that I had 4 months ago:
Memory fades and changes, but even so, enjoying the feelings and reminiscing are more meaningful than any photo. I hate this meme though (I know you’re not OP - just venting) because I’m a woman who never takes photos and just enjoys the moment. There are lots of us. It really doesn’t have to be gendered.
- Comment on Everybody's working for the weekend (in the US) 4 months ago:
I realize I’m in the minority, but I love working on the weekends and then taking Mondays and Tuesdays off to do stuff when things are less crowded. Flex time is amazing.
- Comment on What’s your best “they must have had a lot of fun making this” movie? 4 months ago:
I can personally attest to watching in 3B-vision. It was excellent, you hoser.
- Comment on What’s your best “they must have had a lot of fun making this” movie? 4 months ago:
Strange Brew
- Comment on Dancing in the dawn 4 months ago:
Phat ass.
- Comment on fingerme 4 months ago:
There was an Alan Buser at my last company…yep, abuser@company.com. Not only did he have to live with that as his email, but he would occasionally receive reports that definitely should have gone to HR. Eventually they let us alias it to alan@company, but as far as I know when I left he was still getting anything sent to abuser@company too. He was such a nice guy too!
- Comment on Racing stripes ofc 4 months ago:
Sponsored by McLaren.
- Comment on [deleted] 4 months ago:
While I’m not a political scholar to understand the limits of their power, their leaders can certainly express their own stances.
- Comment on Thinking of those times I wasn't strong enough to say no to going out. What a waste of money. 4 months ago:
What mythological place can I go out where $20 goes so far?!?
- Comment on Upset with the lack of necessities in life and no representationin government? Time to go in the funny box. 4 months ago:
I LOVE grippy socks and seek them out whenever I can. A long long time ago in an anti-social media far away, the first subreddit I joined was r/hospitalsocks. sigh those were the days…
- Comment on I started doing sketches for fun. Got so many compliments I'm going to do it full time and quit my real job 4 months ago:
Stunning! Breathtaking! We have nothing to fear from AI as it could never top this creative genius.
- Comment on You can tell my parents really loved me 5 months ago:
Why did the logo on his shirt disappear?
