@RoxaMorden
@SleeplesssInKy
One of the most soul crushing things I've ever seen was a manager at a Chick-fil-A coming out of the employee section one night. The split second before he became visible to everyone, his face went from miserable to smiling before he stepped out and went back to work.
@ksdotlewis
In a series that, in retrospect, was problematic in more than a few ways, Snape's development is probably the only very well, if not flawlessly executed, part
He's almost a better character than the series deserves ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ
@shes_rADIAnt
Also, he turned down a 4 year plea deal to try to thug it out in court, only to end up having to serve three times that ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ
@Dreadful4Tymes
I hate these passive headlines when it comes to situations where the suspect is a woman. Not to sound misogynistic.
She didn't "have sex" with a 16 year old. She r*ped a 16 year old. Media sources need to call it what it is, and stop giving these types cover to hide behind.
@invis4yo
Can women like you please get better at sending subliminals? You're over there being shy, I'm over here worried about consent and making sure my attentions aren't unsolicited, and in the end we're both just sitting there awkwardly listening to each other breathe๐ญ
@d_la_reina
They thought (not surprisingly) that as long as they could paint Black ppl as the villains, they could get a seat at the table after the SCOTUS ruling
What they didn't realize is that racial supremacy isn't about sharing power or privilege, but about consolidating it. ALWAYS
@thinkpiecetribe
The collectible out of the box is what got me the most. I would've ripped the drawings I'd made of her right in front of her face if I had been Miles ๐ญ
@BougieBlackGurl
This is why every argument against affirmative action is disingenuous
Black people were targeted, REPEATEDLY, whenever they got too successful for their white neighbors. There are families who aren't millionaires today, who don't own Fortune 500 companies TODAY, b/c of racism
@BostonJerry
Soooo....BOEING lawyers, not his own or the prosecution, asked him to stay an additional day?
In a sane democracy (I've been using that phrase way too much lately) the DOJ would already be starting an independent investigation into this
@d_la_reina
This is a part of toxic masculinity not spoken of enough. When you bind your identity as "head of the household", you see everyone else in your family as an EXTENSION of yourself. So if you find yourself in a situation where you can't see a way out, you think they can't either
@Dreadful4Tymes
Biggest lesson of my 30s has been that empathy, TRUE empathy, is a much rarer trait than I believed.
You shouldn't have to have something affect you personally, to imagine how it can affect someone else, and stand in solidarity with them.
@BlackRedGuard1
The day he died, he had a SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT disapproval rating in the US. If it was physically possible for me to roll my actual eyes into the back of my skull every time these conservatives quote him, I would. Cuz it's blatant hypocrisy
@moneyymaya
I PROMISE, the second more of us men start holding each other accountable for shit like this, in whatever manner the situation demands, is the second we'll see it start to decrease
If you're okay with a predator in your circle, you're an enabler for WHATEVER they do. Full stop
@kenpachikeem
Out of all of them, she just wanted shit to be normal the most, and life was NOT letting her have it
I kinda related when I was younger. As an adult, I 110% understand ๐ญ
@raeigle
Gun to my head, ask me to name five songs by her, and I'm just gonna ask you if I can use the time to write my will instead๐ญ
Her songs haven't landed on my radar AT ALL
@BarkyBoogz
Some people need to realize not every joke is meant for you
Also, if you read a joke and you immediately feel some type of way, evaluate your feelings. Is this joke a direct attack on my identity? Or is it just hitting my pride? Only the first is *maybe* worth getting upset over
@TheAdamSass
Yep. Gen-Z *was* making progress dismantling toxic masculinity. Then folks like Andr*w T*te came along and used legitimate grievances we have against the system as a base from which to spread misogyny and hatred against women to the next generation
@bigsnugga
Not just patents
You're a fun, uninhibited moment away grom being blasted online and becoming the social media main character for the day, where a bunch of bullies (of various ages) pile on you for having fun
Remember when full-ass adults were dragging these kid's prom fits?
@Aliafonzy43
Yeah, I got about 10 secs in, knowing what the video was about, and had to stop
I don't see why so many companies want people back in the office. Cuz imagine someone playing in YOUR face like this in person, giving that garbage speech, and what you'd do in the moment...
@actatumonline
Reddit, weirdly enough, is the closest thing we have to a pure search engine as far as getting specific answers to niche questions
And Reddit just went public not too long ago, or they're due to shortly. So it's soon going to become just like every other social media platform
@THEROYALKOURT
I have the deep-seated theory that some defense attorneys are actually their client's opps.
Like, the client is so obviously guilty of what they're accused of, and it's so egregious, that the lawyer will still "do their job", but in a way that ultimately leads to justice
@Enva_lopes
I was thinking the same thing low-key
One thing an abusive relationship rarely survives is having a spotlight shone into all the dark places. And even more so when it's someone with her level of notoriety
Abusers depend on being able to hide their abuse from the outside world
@MrAviator1906
Like someone else on here said in what really should be the question mark + exclamation point on the entire thing: can you REALLY call yourself a "responsible gun owner" if you lose track of the ammo for your weapons??? ANY amount of ammo?
@SocialMonet
It was never a sustainable business model. Back when they had tons of venture capital, it was a steal for the passengers, which drove demand, which allowed them to disrupt the taxi industry
That VC dried up a WHILE ago, though, so they're making it up by screwing drivers
@theashleyray
Between microplastics and a decent chunk of the population dealing with long COVID, the next few decades of medicine are gonna be...interesting
@TeesdaleCaleb
@MaceAhWindu
They tried to word it kindly, knowing he was a child still. But they all essentially said "Run him that fade and move on with your day"๐
@latinadariaa
Same way all of modern gynecology came from three enslaved Black women who underwent horrific procedures, with no consent given
Not to hijack the topic. Just to prove how society too often overlooks the real architects of progress
@AGeminiStallion
If he put as much effort into building and maintaining a relationship as he did into building and maintaining these scenarios, some woman out there would be content AF on the romantic front right now
@Marrio_Gr
@FinesseEness
The whole uproar over "CRT" in a nutshell. Except replace insecurity with unresolved guilt and unwillingness to confront their own privilege
@PBSImpulse9
This is what people who maliciously throw slurs around don't understand. There's too much pain, and too often death, wrapped up in those words. So if they meet someone who's capable of and in a position to give some of that pain back...
Bet he'll watch his mouth, next time ๐คท๐ฟโโ๏ธ
@MissKilahMarie
THIS is what the internet is for right here
I've known who Meagan Good is for years. But I NEVER knew this picture existed. What TF?๐ญ
@JCov1
Very much so
As soon as it became evident how profitable the social media was over everything else, it effectively came to dominate the internet experience
It's now the closest we have to a "third space" online, and because of influencers and advertisers, it's a tainted space
@heyyitsjanea
From everything I've heard about kids, they really do come out personalities mostly or fully formed ๐
They just lack knowledge and understanding of the world and people. But they DEFINITELY know their own minds from an early age
@thecindynoir
What makes it even worse is that some of those comments were made JUST to generate controversy and drive engagement for checkmarked users. So we're seeing the effects of incentivizing clicks.
The worst takes will find their way to the top, and the overall rhetoric will devolve
@StayLitDre
If we're being 100, John Boyega looks more like a young Denzel than his actual blood son. Hell, I'm STILL not convinced they're unrelated ๐
@shaTIRED
The fact that these things keep getting out is proof that not even the STAFFERS agree with what's going on. Staffers are supposed to be discreet, and keep things like this confidential.
The fact that many of them are sharing these things with the press is very telling
@iamMelsmith
What gets me is the sheer BOLDNESS people say this with, and with zero irony
You're part of one of the two most dominant religions. With laws in various countries based off your beliefs. In a nation that specifically carved out rights for you. And you feel DISCRIMINATED AGAINST?
@xXburningangelx
There really is a culture of meanness on this site, and social media in general
Some people are mean unprovoked. Others are just waiting for what they see as a good reason to let that side out, and as soon as they find one they unleash it on people who may or may not deserve it
@GeauxGabrielle
The people who throw around the phrase "banana republic" the most when describing the current US, somehow not knowing that WE created banana republics to begin with, will never not be depressingly hilarious
@CrocodileCam
That's not far enough
Make it illegal for him to play Need For Speed, GTA, all that. Take driving in every form out of his life completely
@DetroitEmory
To take the chemistry metaphor even further, some substances mix really well when first stirred up but separate over time. While others stay bonded for life
...
Damn. That is a NICE analogy. These are rare for me so let me have my moment ๐
@LenValyrian
This is the last think piece I'll write on this
People mad at him are those who think we should defend other Black people at all costs. No, we shouldn't. Sometimes, we need to be the FIRST to hold ourselves accountable. Not airing dirty laundry has led to more harm than good
@thecindynoir
In another universe, he's either the pastor of a megachurch or a cult leader ๐
He has the type of magnetism, coupled with excellent communication skills, that makes someone believe every word that comes put of his mouth
@KiaSpeaks
I LITERALLY HAD THAT THOUGHT JUST THE OTHER DAY
I would pay GOOD money to hear Hov's commentary this past week. And shit, Beyonce's too.
I'm not a hip-hop head by any means. Very casual listener of music. But this beef feels exceptionally nasty ๐ญ
@MsReyda
@beigewunder
It's legitimately crazy how 10 years ago this would have been satire about how bad child labor laws used to be and today it's dark humor about how bad child labor laws are
@MaceAhWindu
Yeah, Steve was the only person seeing shit for what it was. And it's crazy, cuz before Winter Soldier, he 100% would've just followed orders and been on board. But he got a firsthand look at how the system can be corrupt, then factored in superpowers and how they'd be abused
@ty_hotcommodity
Not enough people picked up on the satirical context of the last couple of seasons, and were rooting for the ENTIRELY wrong people. So the writers apparently just decided to drop the subtlety ๐คฃ
@itsKARY_
If NDAs didn't exist, half of Hollywood/the entertainment industry wouldn't either ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ
I'm convinced there are celebrities walking around free instead of doing big boy/girl fed time because of a piece of paper
@theereal_one
The older I get, the more I agree with this
ESPECIALLY if they have a past of unhealthy/problematic behavior, but instead of doing the hard work to fix themselves and address the root causes, they use religion as a bandaid
@tbamz97
@afcjxmes
Why would he suspend the people who are paying his bills? ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ
But, yeah. As soon as he made the checkmark/verification system both something you could pay for, then something you could monetize, he killed the heart of this site.
@Bruce_Cares
Drake built an image of himself over a decade that Kendrick dismantled in a bit over a week
Yeah, he'll be richer than 99% out there. Yeah, he'll still have people who flock to him b/c he's famous, oe they want something.
But the Drake from a week ago is gone forever
@addamschloe
Crazy how we've REGRESSED in antitrust practices in a century. And we're trending to do the same with child labor laws, women's rights, voting rights, and more
@Omgiamonfire
Biggest difference between the two is that Cena stretched out to try to actually grow as an actor, which requires putting yourself into uncomfortable/unfamiliar scenarios
The Rock was content to remain an entertainer, which is why his Hollywood career plateaued
@TdashGlaze
Say what you will about his policies: whether you're a supporter or detractor, you'll have valid points.
But in his personal life he's the most unproblematic person we've had as a president since probably Carter. And a certain group of people hate that they can't stereotype him
@hauntedwoman
There's a reason she chose someone she knew/approved of to release the first pics after she gave birth. The lack of respect we as a society have for famous people's privacy is an indictment on those who engage in it.
@WrittenByHanna
I can't even hate her for it
She made a flawless album, *maybe* realized she wasn't gonna make anything close to it again, and let it rest as the main foundation of her legacy
And it's 100% proven to be a good decision. Wish some other artists had the same discernment
@DAQUANDSG
As long as you're keeping that EXACT same energy for yourself. If you're looking for an almost or actual virgin, you better come to the relationship in that same condition.
Otherwise you're just a hypocrite. From one man to another.
@shaTIRED
The fact that so much of their media presence and releases (read: propaganda) has been aimed towards an American audience, living half a world away, should tell you A LOT
@_axele
Damn. The way social media has made people comfortable with just...exposing themselves. And I don't even mean that in a nudity/sexual sense. WHY would you see that vid, know the circumstances around it, then go and post something like this. Like-๐ญ
@poloraph3
@YeahThatsRocc
Yeah. Being the reason for her infertility is SUCH a violation. Especially since, if I'm remembering correctly, she was sober
@jiggyjayy2
Never fails to both amaze and depress me how many people don't realize they're ONE unplanned emergency away from being out on the streets. ESPECIALLY after 2020 when this was almost everyone.
"Rugged individualism" and the worship of wealth has too many of us in a chokehold
@YouNeedJesus_
@Sleeee_33
Someone made a similar post saying that they should go to jail. I initially said, "Naw, jail is too far". But the more I think on it, the more I agree. If you can get put on the registry for taking an emergency p*ss at the wrong time with a cop around, you should for this too ๐คท๐ฟโโ๏ธ
@Sheer__Opulence
Someone said she saw the bag crumbling right before her eyes and lost her mind. And that's really the best synopsis I've read of the whole situation
@MrsKhandiCoated
Craziest story was a few years back when one would-be missionary approached one of these tribes. The first time they shot arrows at him, and his BIBLE stopped one and saved his life.
Instead of taking the hint, he tried again and the arrow did a more thorough job the 2nd time๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ
@been_herde
Not gonna lie; this true-crime wave of popularity has left me both baffled and disgusted. Not to sound judgmental, but can't wrap my mind around dramatizing circumstances and events that survivors and their families still haven't healed from
@breezy336
There are businesses, legacy newspapers (which would've turned into broadcast and internet sites over time), and more that don't exist because the law of the land didn't think Black people should've been "allowed" to own them. Or if they were, jealous neighbors destroyed them
@crackcobain__
I'm not gonna touch thr astrology aspect
But, this is how engagement farming/social media is eroding our discourse. If someone was screaming like this IRL, it's a clear sign they need help. On Twitter though? Are they serious? Are they baiting? Who knows knows?
@mr_jbanks
A lot of these managers don't understand, the two weeks is a profession COURTESY, and 100% optional. I will walk out midshift and leave it to y'all to figure shit out from there ๐ญ
@themultiplemom
Low-key jealous as a Millenial, but simultaneously ecstatic that in the midst of a fucked up world, we're still making progress in some areas. Gives me a bit of much needed hope
@TheBaddestMitch
Bill Cosby got away with atrocities for decades, until Hannibal Buress got on stage and flat out said "Bill Cosby is a r*pist"
If we can't be trusted to hold ourselves/each other accountable, nothing's gonna change