thank u for these details

clarifying my position on christmas -- part 2

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i have not heard this song before.

for anyone curious, this is the original, but i don't think there's any reason to listen to this over the mario version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvy2yqUHLLg

thank u for posting

posting is dying and with god as my witness i will make sure its flame is brightest before the ember

this is my therapists position too

no. this is because in 2009 on a runescape forum someone replied to me with "it is time to stop posting" and i got absolutely incensed about it. i still think about it regularly

this but unironically a little bit

yes but what else will i do on christmas if not view everything through a lens if moral absolution

i also have to say my post isn't as funny as i intended in retrospect so im gonna try to rework it

unironically this a little bit though

(EDIT: im rewriting this post to be funnier. if u see this post with this message, please pretend it has more jokes)

edit 2: in lieu of a joke i have instead simply downvoted my comment. i will upvote it when it is funny

edit 3: i am adding jokes in bold. please laugh

i think u will probably like christmas if it's the only time you get off to spend with a family. but if you're observing it from the outside, like a snowglobe, it's pretty thoroughly awful

christmas is all wrapped up in the capitalist american fantasy dream. it's the destiny that was manifested. it's the beautiful loving white grandpa all americans strive to become. and by god, the best way to prove you love your children more than other parents is to bring financial ruin upon your family.

don't forget the lies. the most important thing is to lie to children. (edit: ignore the rest of this paragraph, lying to children is funny as it is.) everyone must maintain the lie. santa claus is real. if you disagree and a child hears you, it is acceptable to make threats against your life. that's christmas baby

the best thing about christmas is it's capitalism denouncing itself. christmas giftgiving is theoretically and empirically an economic inefficiency. there is an argument to be made that gift-giving can provide value in a paternalistic or knowledge-transfer sense (e.g. if you're a tech nerd, a six hours of work and a few $80 retropies can provide $100s of value for ur loved ones). but that doesn't balance out the deadweight loss. (edit: it would be funnier if u just gave people gift cards to shops that are not around in the area)

it's the largest trickle-up-economics machine imaginable. the yearly US christmas spending is about $250B. that's about 1/4 of the yearly US military budget.

can you imagine what we could do with a fraction of that money (edit: i bet u can think of something funny to do with the money. todo, come back and do this.)

for me personally, christmas was the eerie eye of the storm of a familial-abuse torment-nexus. i'm free from that now, but the atmosphere is still so cloying and overwhelming. christmas is inescapable, and if you want to escape, people will think less of you. and i'm speaking as a white american with practically no assimilation pressure! (edit: this one isn't a joke. i've heard some harrowing things about people unfamiliar with the us holiday canon, almost all of which about christmas, and one about halloween.)

don't forget our troops. they're overseas so that you can eat santa cake. the same "ugh, people who hate christmas are annoying" is the same sentiment wielded against people who decry the salvation army, or the US army.

but the main thing is what christmas does to people. i think there's something to be said about the stress does to people, the stress of the darkest, most financially-stressful, work-crunchiest, parents-in-law-iest times of the year. (edit: i saw a child break down when it could not sit in santas lap and then i saw the parents break down too. it is unclear if this is funny or not.)

i spent christmas with my in-laws last year and i'm happy to say it didn't make me aggressive. but my in-laws are christian Christian. like, unironically-believe-God-is-real white christians. (edit: this, too, is already funny. please laugh) i stopped tracking calories because i didn't even clear 1000 in a day, and i spent too much time asleep to worry. they wouldn't even let me put my erotic rudolph art on the trees (edit: the rudolph art part is a joke. they couldn't stop me if they tried)

christmas turns people into their worst selves

so unironically this but only a little bit though. it's not really more fascist than the rest of the united states

thank u

I find this hard to believe. Are you being truthful with your assertion? In reality, do you believe there are those who would access the internet, and obstensibly impose a digital artefact while maintaining a wholly different reality than what they are stating?

In all seriousness, yeah, I've always felt "behind the curve" in terms of layers of irony/sardony/satire/untruth and I feel like I CBA to keep up with it any more. I think the best remedy is to take what people say at face-value and let them bear the responsibility of any consequence of that.

Or at least, I like to think I do. I'm still curious to know if the youngun's actually believe in "dimensional shifting" or if it's just a bit. It's a bit right?

not sure if you meant me but i'm not trying to be cynical :( there are a lot of anti-bds laws in various jurisdictions and i feel like it's worth being a bit paranoid about this

i don't know if the nothanks dev has any malicious intention other than ad revenue. but not worth it to me

subsidized and syrupy, there's only one way to be: corny

i would pay u and appreciate it forever

i'm sorry for your loss. it sounds like you loved her very much

nono you need to understand that in all things i am a clown and my personal posts vaguer than interpretive dance. that is my sin.

all replies are posts and all posts cherished gifts. don't clip your roses for fear one might prick their thumb. postliness is holiness

any offense i could take is mine to bear. above all else, i wanna see ur posts, i wanna be ur friend

so a texas-engineered jalapeño overtook all the good ones :(

i'm listening and engaged. please elaborate

i can't say i know haircuts well enough to do so. chat gpt told me "this is a skill issue"

Creating a "single lesbian 40-year-old middle school art teacher" haircut on yourself can be a fun and expressive DIY project. This style might evoke a sense of practicality, creativity, and a touch of edginess. Think textured layers, maybe a bit asymmetrical, with enough length to play with. Here's a simplified guide, assuming you're aiming for a medium to short length with some personality:

Tools You'll Need:

• Hair clippers with guard attachments
• Haircutting scissors
• Comb
• Haircutting cape or towel
• Mirror setup (one large mirror in front and a handheld or another fixed mirror behind you)

Preparation:

1. Wash and dry your hair. Clean hair is easier to cut and style.
2. Choose your length. Decide on the overall length you're comfortable with. This will guide which clipper guard you start with.
3. Set up your mirrors so you can see both the front and back of your head with ease.

Cutting Process:

1. Initial Trim (Clippers): If your hair is long, start with clippers and a higher guard number to trim down the bulk. Move against the direction of hair growth. For a more layered, textured look, switch between guards to vary length subtly as you move around your head.

2. Top and Front Section (Scissors):

   • Comb your hair and identify the top section.
   • Take small sections of hair between your fingers, pull it away from your head, and trim to the desired length. Start longer; you can always cut more off.
   • For the front, consider how you want your bangs/fringe. Do you want it straight across, side-swept, or more pieced out? Trim accordingly, keeping the scissors angled for a more textured look.

3. Sides and Back (Scissors and Clippers):

   • Use clippers with a guard for the back and sides to achieve a cleaner, shorter look if desired. Blend into the top by gradually changing the guard size.
   • For a softer, more textured edge, use scissors to cut vertically into the hair (point cutting).

4. Detailing:

   • Check for any uneven areas and clean up the edges around your ears and neckline with the clippers without a guard or with a very low number guard.
   • Personalize your look by adding more texture or asymmetrical elements as desired.

5. Styling:

   • Once you're happy with the cut, wash your hair to remove any loose hairs.
   • Dry and style as usual. You might want to use a bit of product to enhance the texture or hold the style in place.

Tips:

• Take your time: Rushing can lead to mistakes. Cut conservatively, as you can always trim more off, but you can't put hair back.
• Regular Maintenance: Keeping your new style looking fresh might require more frequent trims, especially for the back and sides.
• Inspiration: Look up images or videos for visual guidance. While your cut will be unique, having a reference can be helpful.

Remember, cutting your own hair is a skill that takes practice. Embrace the imperfections—they add character to your look. This haircut is as much about expressing your individuality as it is about the physical style. Enjoy the process and your new look!

"The individual in the image appears to have a short, straight haircut with side-swept bangs. This is a common style where the hair is longer on top and styled to one side, while the sides and back are cut shorter. It is a versatile haircut that can be worn by people of any gender and can be adapted to various lengths and styling preferences."

not sure what any of these words mean though

i refuse to let any mysteries go maintained. this is the scooby doo pact

promise? 🥺

me at joe biden after he referred to an undocumented citizen as "an illegal". jesus

if videogames which released in 2014 released today gamers would be furious