Things you wish you could say

[NatJ]

One day, the dryer broke, so we did our laundry, loaded the wet laundry in the car, and took it to the laundromat to dry. Once dry, we folded it, loaded it back into the baskets and were carrying it back to the car.

This not too bright young woman looked at me and said, "Gee, it's so much lighter now. I wonder if it's lighter because we folded it."

Well, that's a logical explanation, right?
Getting all the water out wouldn't really change the weight, would it?

 

[EverV]

JUST BECAUSE THERE’S A LIMP DOESN’T MEAN IT’S MAREKS!!!

I never actually open those threads because I have no experience with diseases, but half the threads I see come up are like, 'Ohmygodmychickenslimpingithasmarekshelp'. I really can't imagine that half the backyard chickens in the world have suddenly gotten Mareks.

 

[Fishychix]

Not everyone receiving government benefits is a freeloader. The system is very, very broken. If you make over the limit, by any amount, you lose the benefits for that entire month and in some areas you have to reapply, which can take a week or more.
We learned this the hard way when we ended up being over by $20. We lost all of our food money and our medical benefits. Kiddo got to keep his medical because he fell into another type of program. Good thing too, because he ended up with medical issues and lots of scripts.
I’ve worked with many people who were forced to call off work because they were going to be over that month. They were incredibly embarrassed.
The system is forcing learned helplessness. A tiered, flexible system vs. a rigid, line in the sand system would be much better. Most people I know now, and have known in the past, that are/were on government benefits would have rather had actual help instead of ending up trapped in a broken system that forces you to either be a leach, dishonest, or starved and homeless.
Remember, I said “not everyone”, not “ no one”. There are plenty of people that are freeloaders, but it’s not the majority.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

I never actually open those threads because I have no experience with diseases, but half the threads I see come up are like, 'Ohmygodmychickenslimpingithasmarekshelp'. I really can't imagine that half the backyard chickens in the world have suddenly gotten Mareks.

It’s true. My favorite chicken had a limp in one leg (no other symptoms) and I was forced to put her down because my family was convinced it was Mareks. I miss her everyday.

 

[EverV]

It’s true. My favorite chicken had a limp in one leg (no other symptoms) and I was forced to put her down because my family was convinced it was Mareks. I miss her everyday.

Awww

 

[cheepteach]

Not everyone receiving government benefits is a freeloader. The system is very, very broken. If you make over the limit, by any amount, you lose the benefits for that entire month and in some areas you have to reapply, which can take a week or more.
We learned this the hard way when we ended up being over by $20. We lost all of our food money and our medical benefits. Kiddo got to keep his medical because he fell into another type of program. Good thing too, because he ended up with medical issues and lots of scripts.
I’ve worked with many people who were forced to call off work because they were going to be over that month. They were incredibly embarrassed.
The system is forcing learned helplessness. A tiered, flexible system vs. a rigid, line in the sand system would be much better. Most people I know now, and have known in the past, that are/were on government benefits would have rather had actual help instead of ending up trapped in a broken system that forces you to either be a leach, dishonest, or starved and homeless.
Remember, I said “not everyone”, not “ no one”. There are plenty of people that are freeloaders, but it’s not the majority.

I agree! sadly, some in real need don't get anything, or don't know the system. Too many loopholes, and state to state discrepancies

 

[gimmie birdies]

Nabiki- I had a neighbor, who was blonde, busty and not shy about making eye contact with men, one time we were walking to the store and a guy was checking her out, after she she said, "Boys like me, I wonder why?" I told her it was because of her brains. She looked confused.

 

[R2elk]

Like the sticker on a lawnmower that says not to put your hands under it if it is running. Some people just need Darwin awards, sadly.

Toes have been lopped off.

 

[Brooks_]

Toes have been lopped off.

Those were full on accidents though.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Those were full on accidents though.

DH mows bare foot or with flip flops. He still has all his toes and has been mowing lawns for at least 50 years.
Not that I recommend this.