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Kurt
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My bear code is … oh, people aren’t doing that anymore? Okay 😔
The 90s called and want to know where you got the cool shades.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.
February 12, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I think Matthew Inman provided and excellent (albeit swear-y) explanation for this:

theoatmeal.com/comics/believe
You're not going to believe what I'm about to tell you - The Oatmeal
This is a comic about the backfire effect.
theoatmeal.com
January 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The variant of this that I’ve heard is “when a door closes, open it again — that’s how they work …”
January 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
“Which of us has the letters after his name that says he’s qualified to make that statement? Oh look, our time is up — please see the receptionist to schedule your next appointment.”
January 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Yes, because shame has always succeeded in getting people to do the right thing … 🙄
January 14, 2025 at 1:54 AM
“every accusation is an admission”
January 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
because it’s never actually been about “protecting the children”. If it were, the reaction would have been different.
January 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
okay, but … this actually happens …
January 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
One learns by doing … but if you feel you’re not ready, then you’re probably not ready for the lesson of going though with it, either.

Do what you need to get there … and then, SING!
January 11, 2025 at 6:05 AM
heh, “groping”
January 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
you are good enough. if someone says otherwise, it just means you aren’t their type — with is their problem, not yours.

{hug}
January 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I volunteer as tribute!
January 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM