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Samyan Elrod

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Samyan Elrod

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I love dark red-purple, murder mysteries and scented candles. Writing is my life.

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Samyan Elrod • commented on 2 posts 5 months ago

50 Of The Most Supportive Family Members Of LGBTQ+ Folks Right In Time For Pride Month (New Pics)

god is angry with the wicked every day. just i hope you realise who the wicked truly are. hint: it's not gay ppl

45 Strange Childhood Realities People Later Learned Were Far From “Normal”

that was my childhood and i still ended up mentally ill :(

Samyan Elrod • upvoted an item 5 months ago

28 Facepalm-Worthy Posts Of Kids Who Didn't Luck Out In Life

Being cousins isn't a big deal, it's common in many parts of the world. In the long run, generation after generation it will have bad effects, but 1 couple once in a while isn't gonna have a big impact. And I think the word 'incest' should be reserved for people who actually grow up in a family bond, I think when 2 people are strangers and only later find out they are technically cousins, it isn't incest. But when 2 people grow up in the same family but are not technically family, like step siblings or 1 child is adopted, then it should be called incest in my opinion.

Samyan Elrod • upvoted an item 6 months ago

40 Bartenders Reveal The Worst First Dates They’ve Seen That Range From Cringe To Heartbreaking

That's b/c people who work jobs where tips make all the difference are typically making terrible wages that don't come close to covering their meager living costs. We're talking just the basics. It's why folks in the "gig economy" have to have multiple jobs to break even. Decades ago, most workers (including in the service industry) made fairer wages. Tips were more of a "bonus". But now, minimum wage hasn't increased in a long, long time - although inflation sure has! Today, service staff they'd better be in *Top Form* or they won't get fully paid. Even if they're perfect servers, that pay still isn't guaranteed. Did the kitchen mess up a dish? Guess who the customer will likely blame, unfairly. Even when hard-working staffer receive good tips, they must *split* them in many establishments. That means anyone who may be slacking gets part of the "bonus" that should've gone to the person who earned it. But it's how mgmt chooses to "make things more fair" in the face of folks who are too tight to tip for decent service. In some places, the mgmt also grabs a portion of the total pooled tips for the kitchen crew, whom they're also paying poorly. It's an expensive, competitive industry.. Those who succeed are usually doing so on the backs of their poorest workers, who are also "front line workers" experiencing the widespread lack of public manners that now grips a divided nation. We are a culture where a large % of the Richest folks still demand slaves to abuse. If we weren't, then things would change. Please tip your wait staff at least 20%, and more if they went out of their way for you. And no, I'm not a waitress. I just don't view empathy as any kind of joke. As it vanishes, nothing improves.

Samyan Elrod • commented on a post 8 months ago

“The Ugly Truth”: Teacher At Breaking Point As Students Can’t Handle Simple Tasks

the thing about inquiry based learning in primary schools especially is so real, my brothers generation isnt learning basics or skills he can use to succeed intellectually. they push the really conceptual stuff too early i think

Samyan Elrod • upvoted 2 items 8 months ago

35 Fascinating Things About Australia That Shocked Visitors

Yeah Liberal is the conservative party, Labour is the (slightly) left. Greens are much more left. We also have a ton of other parties. Most of whom don't get any seats or maybe scrape in one or two between them. One of the bigger parties that seems to be struggling is the National Party. I remember them being more of a thing when I was a kid, but now they're more of a sidekick to the Liberals. Honestly, Liberal and Labour feel like the same party to me. Their policies flip flop based on who is in power and proposing stuff. Something that's a great idea because they proposed it last election is suddenly the worst thing ever this election because the other party is supporting it. *UGH*

29 Things People Considered To Be Their Hill To Die On But Later Changed Sides Drastically

Its very clear to me you haven't read the bible, just listened to a lot of redditors ranting.

Samyan Elrod • upvoted 3 items 9 months ago

“Today I Learned”: 40 Interesting Facts About The World That Many Have Just Learned (New Posts)

You don't have to get triggered just bc someone believes in something that you don't

“Today I Learned”: 40 Interesting Facts About The World That Many Have Just Learned (New Posts)

Facing earth for prayer is the evidence for that? You get triggered by everything that is related to religion don't you?

“Today I Learned”: 40 Interesting Facts About The World That Many Have Just Learned (New Posts)

You don't have to get triggered just bc someone believes in something that you don't

“Today I Learned”: 40 Interesting Facts About The World That Many Have Just Learned (New Posts)

Facing earth for prayer is the evidence for that? You get triggered by everything that is related to religion don't you?

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Samyan Elrod • upvoted 23 items 1 year ago

50 Bits Of Information From The ‘Unusual Facts’ FB Page That May Raise Eyebrows

I think it's enough to cut down on meat consumption, there are so many tasty options that don't require meat, we maybe consume more than we need to but our taste buds will rebel if we try to cut it out altogether. I just try for meat free days or 2 out of 3 main meals being meat free, I don't think I could stick to much more than that, at least right now, maybe I'm getting there slowly.

50 Weird Memes That Verge On Being Unhinged

While I’m sure it won’t deter anyone from eating it, I do like the idea of reminding people where their meat comes from and then maybe wanting better treatment for those animals.

50 Bits Of Information From The ‘Unusual Facts’ FB Page That May Raise Eyebrows

30 Stories Of Stupid People Ruining It For Everyone, As Shared In This Online Group

Agree. Apparently it's ok to murder someone if the state does it.

30 Stories Of Stupid People Ruining It For Everyone, As Shared In This Online Group

Was he stupid? Maybe. Was the rule stupid? Absolutely.

40 Pieces Of “Common Knowledge” People Outside These Professions Don’t Know

I wish people would stop supporting Amazon. I don't think Bezos needs another 500 million dollar yacht.

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Just how f*****g lonely it is. You are expected at all times to be a simultaneous combination of guardian, emotional caregiver, leader, and provider, on TOP of being relatively successful and 100% independent. And you have to ALWAYS be these things, 100% of the time. It's emotionally exhausting. I know that readers may see this and list any number of the various advantages our unfair society affords men, and I won't argue that they aren't there. But I will state that I feel, and probably many other men would agree with this, that society doesn't really care about the emotional, mental, or social health of men. Chris Rock famously said that only women, children, and dogs are loved unconditionally; men are loved under the condition of what they can provide. I agree with that statement. It's incredibly dehumanizing and dispiriting to constantly be told what society expects from you and wants you to be, as if all you are is a paycheck to support a family or a fearless leader who exudes strength and never falters.

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You can go the rest of your life without breathing.

40 Things And Secrets People Saw In Their Professions That They Avoid Now

Many years ago my mother used to buy generic cornflakes and put them in a Kellogs cornflakes box. I could tell the difference immediately. I never ate breakfast as a child. Luckily during the school week I had free school lunches

40 Things And Secrets People Saw In Their Professions That They Avoid Now

This is something I wonder about. People who die because of cancer etc. Why don't the family think that it's important for researchers to find out why the person developed a fatal disease? I know it won't help their loved ones but there are many other people ought there who are desperate to live and the only way that scientists can research these health issues is to examine people who died from it. Yes it's hard for the family left behind and the thought of their loved one being used for experiments is hard but it seems to be a bad idea that they cremate or bury a body which doesn't help others to live.

40 Things And Secrets People Saw In Their Professions That They Avoid Now

I have a dnr. I don't want to be kept alive by means of a respirator or be resuscitated. I've also arranged for my body to be used for research purposes after my death. Hopefully they will find out why I'm almost totally immune to all anaesthetic, totally immune to morphine derived medicines and all the other health issues I have and maybe find treatments that benefit others.

40 Things And Secrets People Saw In Their Professions That They Avoid Now

Disagree. Because: 1. You are doing it all to make money, so don't act like some unsung heroes of the people. 2. If you're going to profit from inconveniencing me, then I want to be compensated for it. 3. I don't really even understand why you're trying to advocate for saving producers money. It's not like it's coming from your pocket, nor will it break the bank, unless it's an Indie production, the budget is usually in the millions, so a few extra thousand to compensate people that you inconvenience shouldn't be a big deal. 4. Then make sure you get a written agreement from everyone near your shooting location that allows you to film there, and that they agree not to disturb you during it.

40 Things And Secrets People Saw In Their Professions That They Avoid Now

Let's all just sit there all day and not move.

40 Things And Secrets People Saw In Their Professions That They Avoid Now

My grandad has his house used by a film crew. They gutted the place, put EVERYTHING in storage, then redecorated it to a 1950's style, filmed for a few days (all the while Gramps was in absolutely mint hotel), then redecorated to a modern style and refitted his entire kitchen. It added a few grand to the property value.

22 Best Twitter Reactions About How Ryan Gosling Was Built To Play Barbie’s Ken

They have GOT to come out with movie-versions of Ken and Barbie, right? Basically Kens and Barbies based on Gosling and Robbie? ...I hate to be cynical, but I can't see Mattel passing up THAT marketing/profit opportunity XD

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Samyan Elrod • commented on 2 posts 5 months ago

Dad Calls Out Wife And Puts An End To Her Unhealthy Obsession With Their 14-Year-Old Daughter's "Pageant-Ready" Looks, Wonders If He's A Jerk

This seems like Munchausen's anorexia or something similar

“Could Be Chipotle. Could Be Cancer”: 30 Medics Share Seemingly Harmless Signs That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

hmm, the first day or two i always bleed through pad and 2 layers clothes - but have normal iron

“Enjoy Your Next Cheap Pepperoni Pizza”: 30 Disturbing Facts About The Food Industry That May Leave A Poor Taste In Your Mouth

wish i could be vegan but im a minor and parents dont let me cook so i settle for vegetarian for now

“Enjoy Your Next Cheap Pepperoni Pizza”: 30 Disturbing Facts About The Food Industry That May Leave A Poor Taste In Your Mouth

this is WHY i hate eating out