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JB • commented on 13 posts 1 hour ago

This Page Shared 26 Heartwarming Animal Moments From Around The World (New Pics)

Gosh, I wish I could snuggle big cats safely. I know I can’t. I know it’s dangerous and not at all fair to them. I would NEVER be so disrespectful or dumb as to climb in a big cat enclosure. /wistful on But I wish I could snuggle big cats \wistful off.

This Page Shared 26 Heartwarming Animal Moments From Around The World (New Pics)

Browser looks a lot like my girl, Sahara 😻. Shame on Elzie Clements.

This Page Shared 26 Heartwarming Animal Moments From Around The World (New Pics)

Browser looks a lot like my girl, Sahara 😻. Shame on Elzie Clements.

This Page Shared 26 Heartwarming Animal Moments From Around The World (New Pics)

Multiple members of my family have worked for hotels. Global chains that are so well known, if I asked you to name 5 brands off the top of your head, you’d include the companies they worked for. There’s a stark contrast between “corporate” and the people who work in the hotels. Corporate wouldn’t give much consideration to potential backlash, if they didn’t have to. They’d quietly destroy the nest and cite health and safety concerns from bird póop on the premises, as if birds don’t fly over the buildings and 💩 on them anyway. The hotels employees are kind, generous, caring and humane. They’d be the ones taking photos of the hummingbird feeding her chicks, posting them publicly, to ensure there would be public outcry, thus forcing corporate to take public opinion into account.

'Karen' Proves That Some Parents Need To Snap Back To Reality After She Attacks Disabled Person

You are hereby, not at all politely, invited to fùck all the way off! This is the one of the few social media places where there’s actually a lot of give and take.

“Never Expected Me To Turn Her Own Logic Against Her”: Woman Shocks MIL With A Savage Comeback

Well played removing your reference to headers. But you and I both know markdown ≠ AI generated.

“Never Expected Me To Turn Her Own Logic Against Her”: Woman Shocks MIL With A Savage Comeback

Dammit, I need to walk my reply back a smidge. The markdowns meeeeeeeee is probably referring to are the asterisks (*), that are both natively used on Reddit for manual text formatting and the standard markdown for used for text formatting by the most known AI tools available to the general public. Stands to reason AI developers wouldn’t redesign something that already exists and works. Since BP doesn’t accommodate markdown, these are copied as (*). I’m forced to say, she (meeeeeeeee is a woman) spotted the unwritten trap in my question and edited her comment to remove all reference to “headers”. Those are identified as: # level 1 header, ## subheading, ### sub-subheading. If they were in the original text on Reddit, you would see #, ##, ###, in the images on BP.

“Never Expected Me To Turn Her Own Logic Against Her”: Woman Shocks MIL With A Savage Comeback

Can you give clear, specific, examples of what you believe to be AI markdown? Are you viewing the pages in code? Because there’s nothing visible either here nor on Reddit that aligns with your statement there are markdowns. FYI I work in IT, software development, including AI deployments, don’t try a búllshit answer, I’ll know you’re lying and say as much.

Passenger Tormented By Racist Woman On Flight Gets An Upgrade, She Gets Shut Down By The Crew

Just an idea, but, once the flight is at cruising altitude, the obvious solution was for the FA to relocate OP to one of the available single seats up front instead of offering him an open seat next to another person, in a two seater towards the back of the plane. It makes no sense whatsoever to offer him an inferior option to where he is, in the expectation he’ll go for that. Higher prices for minimal extra legroom is utterly irrelevant once the plane is in flight. FA MUST have walked past the open seats multiple times before the plane took off. I’d call this an abject failure to diffuse the situation in one conversation by immediately offering the better seat.

Cheater Livid After Ignoring Ex's Spousal Support Demands, Only To Have This 401k Hit

There’s some questions in my mind about OP’s reliability as a narrator. The only lie a bank might accept for freezing an individual (personal) account is being told the account holder is deceased. Thing is, they typically don’t take an individual’s word for it, not even the supposed widow(er). From a legal standpoint, they are required to insist on proof (dèath certificate) &/or formal communication from an identifiable executor or legal representative, both of which require paperwork signed by a lawyer to be submitted. If a bank rep incorrectly froze OP’s accounts based on a verbal interaction, without said paperwork, it’s a significant violation of process. If they were joint accounts, it’s standard procedure to freeze them on request of one of the account holders, so the other party can’t unilaterally drain all funds. Joint accounts are not the same thing as personal accounts. It’s fairly common, often recommended, that neither child nor spousal support be paid until the court decides on the amounts due. This avoids a spouse setting precedent for paying more than they should, appearing to tacitly agree to a higher amount. Once I started questioning these things, it caused me to wonder about the rest of it.

'Karen' Proves That Some Parents Need To Snap Back To Reality After She Attacks Disabled Person

Seems obvious English is not their first language. A lot of languages are clunky in comparison to each other, German being an example of requiring a lot more, and longer, words to say the same thing as English would need. Not saying OP is German, this is just an example where translation from [first language] into English comes out “over written”. FYI the word “overwritten” means something that has been written over the top of something else i.e. changed, not something that is too detailed or whatever the heck you thought you were writing. Maybe ensure you are competent in English yourself before poking at someone who only knows it as a 2nd or 3rd language…hmmm?

'Karen' Proves That Some Parents Need To Snap Back To Reality After She Attacks Disabled Person

Given that you felt obligated to delete your first comment, or BP did it for you based on it being reported, plus every comment since has been downvoted, I suggest your assertion that “very few people give a fùck about someone else’s “personal identity”…” is patently false. You are in the overwhelming minority, here on BP, on Reddit, and every other social media platform I’ve visited, and the general public. Suggest you go back to whatever echo chamber you crawled out from, you’ll feel much more at home there.

'Karen' Proves That Some Parents Need To Snap Back To Reality After She Attacks Disabled Person

Their disability.

"She Refused To Speak To The Staff": 35 Celebrity Encounters That Were A Lot To Witness

Add in mild Tourette’s, manifesting as physical tics and vocalizations as a child. He has learned to control them but it must be exhausting as a continuous effort. From what I’ve read, the symptoms aren’t “cured”; they may be invisible by adulthood, but all that means is the person has learned to manage &/or reduce symptoms. They may also be on medication. Ultimately, they pretty much must remain vigilant in public and stress is a trigger. Hyper focus on the reason he was there could well be one of his management techniques to stay on track for both conditions.

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JB • upvoted 5 items 4 hours ago

This Page Shared 26 Heartwarming Animal Moments From Around The World (New Pics)

Loving the appropriate name for the cat!

This Page Shared 26 Heartwarming Animal Moments From Around The World (New Pics)

This is incredible. I never would have thought that a place like that would have much humanity. It's good to be wrong sometimes.

This Page Shared 26 Heartwarming Animal Moments From Around The World (New Pics)

Loving the appropriate name for the cat!

This Page Shared 26 Heartwarming Animal Moments From Around The World (New Pics)

This is incredible. I never would have thought that a place like that would have much humanity. It's good to be wrong sometimes.

26 Animal Stories So Wholesome, They Might Just Be The Best Thing You See Today

Passenger Tormented By Racist Woman On Flight Gets An Upgrade, She Gets Shut Down By The Crew

Cheater Livid After Ignoring Ex's Spousal Support Demands, Only To Have This 401k Hit

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JB • commented on a post 1 day ago

"She Refused To Speak To The Staff": 35 Celebrity Encounters That Were A Lot To Witness

BP just scrapes the content from other websites (frequently Reddit); apparently, the top scoring comments, with zero attempt to curate that the results make sense in context. It’s the Redditors who can’t follow simple instructions and post wholesome instead of the disappointing that was asked for. Then, as most people like wholesome, it gets a ton of upvotes in complete disregard of what was requested. The same mentality applies here on BP, obviously. If it’s any consolation, you aren’t alone in your “WŤF?” reaction. To me, it’s the equivalent of asking someone “what animal do you dislike?” and getting the reply, “I just adore bunny rabbits!”. And there’s no point in arguing with the answer, “OK, that’s nice, but I asked what animal do you DISLIKE?” All you get is, “But bunnies are so cute!” This is the point where I remember the quote “Never argue with a fool. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience”.

JB • upvoted 4 items 1 day ago

"She Refused To Speak To The Staff": 35 Celebrity Encounters That Were A Lot To Witness

He is apparently autistic (google it if you are interested), particularly having hyper-focus. It could explain the behavior described above.

Kind_Age_4916 reply

Mike Tyson. I used to dance at Christie's in Phoenix back in the early 2000's. He came in with his body guard, who I was entertaining next to Mike in one of our raised sections. Not VIP, because Mike likes attention and for drinks to be bought for him by fans at the club, so stayed in gen-pop so people could come shower him with adoration and beverages.

Mike was shuffling through a cast of my lovely co-workers, when one tried to play the card of not knowing who he was. She was young, so... maybe... but it was pretty obvious and I'm sure they were buzzing back stage and the house mom likely let everyone know.

Ol' Ear Nibbler, Pigeon Lover did not take kindly to the "what are you famous for?" line she tried on him. When she turned away from him during her dance he put his foot on her b*m and shoved. Poor thing on her 6 inch platforms didn't stand a chance. I hopped up and helped her off the carpet and the body guard paid her.

They let him stay, which of course they did, I guess. He bailed out about half an hour later when a threat came in that someone was headed that way to fight him, which I think was b******t dramatics. He left so quick he "forgot" to pay the current girl crazy enough to dance for him.

Luckily I was spared having to have any closer contact than the chair to his left with his very kind, very generous body guard.

Mike was a grade A dirt bag.

"She Refused To Speak To The Staff": 35 Celebrity Encounters That Were A Lot To Witness

He is apparently autistic (google it if you are interested), particularly having hyper-focus. It could explain the behavior described above.

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WildWonder6430 reply

Years ago I was in a restaurant in Aspen and Steve Martin was at the next table. He was awful to the waiter… broke my heart to see him act that way.

PossRuss reply

The worst: Miles Teller. Egotistical, rude, unreasonable, total j*****s.

And to avoid being negative Nancy, the BEST: Queen Latifah. Such a gem, kind and sweet to everyone, posed for pics with staff and fans, talked with the chef about her table's meals and was very complimentary.

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JB • commented on 3 posts 3 days ago

Someone Asked For Wholesome Pics Of World Leaders, 35 People Share Their Favorites

Second introductory paragraph: A well-meaning netizen posted “Time for a break, Give me your most wholesome world leaders picture.” A poster responds “…it [the relevant picture] would be this moment of him greeting a pig…”

Someone Asked For Wholesome Pics Of World Leaders, 35 People Share Their Favorites

Prime Minister of Canada

Someone Asked For Wholesome Pics Of World Leaders, 35 People Share Their Favorites

Prime Minister of Canada

Someone Asked For Wholesome Pics Of World Leaders, 35 People Share Their Favorites

Gift has been used as a verb as well as a noun for roughly 400 years, gifting is the present participle of the verb and is still recognized in English dictionaries (including Merriam Webster) as valid.

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JB • upvoted an item 3 days ago

Someone Asked For Wholesome Pics Of World Leaders, 35 People Share Their Favorites

Who's Mark Carney?

JB • upvoted an item 5 days ago

Woman Refuses To Rearrange Her Entire Day For A Friend's Last-Minute Emergency

I’ll bet Lily bought a real wedding cake too…

JB • commented on 2 posts 5 days ago

30 Bridezillas Who Pushed People Too Far And Paid The Price

Nope, what’s odd is how often you’ve been told the groomzilla and horrible FIL, Dad stories exist but continue to insist “We only ever see stories about bridezillas and horrible MIL, never groomzillas [BTW that IS a term in active use] or horrible FIL”, which makes it a you issue as I’ve certainly seen both, including here on BP. I can only deduce you deliberately avoid them in order to satisfy your cognitive bias.

30 Bridezillas Who Pushed People Too Far And Paid The Price

Suggest you do some actual research. “Black tie” rules are very specific for men: formal evening suit (tuxedo) in black or dark navy, white shirt, black bow tie, black waist coat or cummerbund. The rules for women’s clothing tend to be less rigid in terms of colour/style of dress typically ranging from cocktail (below the knee) to full length evening gowns. Any diversion from these rules in terms of broadening the colour palette for men is “formal dress” and requires more explanation because the rules aren’t as clear. The entire point of “white tie”, “black tie” definitions is that they are intentionally restrictive.

JB • commented on a post 6 days ago

47 Times Someone Crossed The Wrong Person And Immediately Regretted It

I don’t believe this one. No CSR would remove the discount only. They’d remove the entire address, which would cancel service to that address. Two reasons: for her protection because she’s liable for bills on her account even if it’s not her using the service, she and, therefore, we are no longer allowed to use his address because she cannot agree to services on his behalf anymore, that includes services he previously agreed to. Here’s the kicker, if the router or modem was a rental, and he didn’t return it, she’d be charged for the cost of it, even as an employee.

JB • upvoted 2 items 6 days ago

Guy Drives Away Instead Of Helping Disabled GF Into His Car, Comes Crying Back When She Dumps Him

I think the point was not that she wouldn't have 'healed' but that she would be still be undergoing intensive therapy to restore as much function as possible. I have a friend, another ski instructor I did a course with a few years ago, who broke his back in a paragliding accident about 9 months ago. Paralysed from the waist down, but I see his updates on Facebook. He just got out of hospital a couple of weeks ago, a shedload more rehab including more hospital spells scheduled. And although I have no idea of what meds he's on, I don;'t think driving is even in the equation yet.

Looksmaxxer Allegedly Sits Next To Man On The Subway To "Mog" Him, But It Doesn't Go As Planned

It's not really clear where he's from, but I think there's a cryptic clue in the article's opening sentence: "A video featuring French fitness and bodybuilding influencer Alexis Icarus.."

JB • upvoted 4 items 1 week ago

Husband Walks Away From Family For Years, Stunned To Find They've Moved On Without Him

Putting salt in your tea is a mistake, pissing off for 8 years is a life choice. Kick him into touch.

SandyTaintSweat reply

There is no bro code. It just gets pushed by manipulative men who try to grasp at straws to control others and get naive men to side with them over a woman using a sexist premise.

The same kind of men who try to invoke the bro code, would never honour it themselves.

That's a lesson I had to learn over and over in my youth before it stuck.

The examples in the comments are just examples of people being good friends and not some universal thing between men.

Husband Walks Away From Family For Years, Stunned To Find They've Moved On Without Him

Putting salt in your tea is a mistake, pissing off for 8 years is a life choice. Kick him into touch.

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Thats_my_nirnroot reply

Bro code is exactly the same as girl code.

It's ultimately just "friend code".

Vouching/covering for someone so they don't get in trouble.

It onky really works as a way to give the person your covering, more time so that they can deal with an issue on their terms..