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Do you think Shakespeare is still that relevant? Why or why not?
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He is. But mostly because he's become a self perpetuating icon.
Shakespeare has so much influence over our language, over the stories we tell and the references we tell with those stories. Many of his plays are genuinely good. There are reasons why they are classics.
That being said, there has become this almost mythic worship of Shakespeare and his works that has eclipsed almost every other playwright. If you go to a Barnes and Noble, chances are you will find two shelves. One: Devoted ENTIRELY to Shakespeare. and Two: another devoted to EVERY OTHER PLAYWRIGHT WHO HAS EVER LIVED.
Do I think this one playwright from Elizabethean England is better than every other playwright who has ever lived?? No. Full stop. Yet there are many students of theater and literature who will accept that on faith.
Fuck that. If I could wave a magic wand I would ban all productions and study of Shakespeare for at least twenty years. Shakespeare is great, don't get me wrong, but so are a lot of amazing other people who we don't study. So are a bunch of contemporary playwrights whose work we don't have to reinterpret to fit into our modern age because they were literally written by contemporaries.
I won't argue that Shakespeare is bad. He is not. He is great. But is works are, with maybe the exception of the bible, the single most overrated piece of literature on the face of the planet.
Fight me.
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How does the lack of a mother affect a kid?
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People go to college to study that.
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Can someone explain why an Oreo is a delightful little treat and not to be referred to as a dirt cookie?
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I mean the cookie part when crushed up kinda resembles dirt. Dirt cookie could be a pretty accurate nickname. Kinda like how they make sundaes out of pudding, oreos and gummy worms and call them dirt sundaes or whatever
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What kind of wet dreams do lobsters have?
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Living Like Larry 🦞
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How has the rising popularity of the term “fatphobia” and its misguided medical principles on obesity and weight loss affected the ability to communicate with/treat overweight patients? For bariatrics physicians, health practitioners, or anyone involved in health sciences or weight loss?
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Fatphobia? I’ve never heard of that. But I’m fairly confident that no one is afraid of other people’s fat.
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What is your favorite movie or TV show that takes place in Africa or in a place inspired by Africa?
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*Black Panther*. It's in a made up country in Africa, but it's still Africa.
*Queen of Katwe*. Who knew a movie about chess would be so emotional?
*The Prince of Egypt*. People would argue that Egypt is a middle-eastern country, but I say it's part of the continent of Africa, so it counts. Anyway, this is probably the greatest animated movie ever made.
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What is the weirdest but most delicious food that you've ever eaten?
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Ice cream made with the breast milk of a virgin on birth control. Pills made her lactate, her roommate was an aspiring chef...
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[Serious] What do you say to a friend whose partner (who is also your friend) is lowkey being an asshole to them without coming off as an asshole yourself?
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I think this will get some better answers, if you repost it on r/relationshipadvice
As for the question, maybe ask the friend you perceive as the victim how they see it when you have a private chat. I don't know the specifics here, but some people do things without seeing it as a problem - an example is that my friend and I tend to insult each other's skills, or lack thereof, when gaming. For outsiders this might seem weird, but we both do it and see it as some fun banter. Point is, maybe there is some context behind what is going on that you are missing.
But if this isn't the case, I would probably:
1) ask the victim, if they see an issue. If yes, encourage them to take a stand. If no, and it seems honest, leave it be
2) if it continues, maybe ask the friend being a bit of a jerk to stop/dial it down, because you yourself feel uncomfortable with it
3) say it outright that something seems wrong here, if things escelate
This is just my general approach without the context here
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What didn’t work out?
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Me. Still fat and no muscles.
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Where can you go in the world that is presumably the safest from natural disaster?
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Ireland. No tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, snakes, poisonous spiders (I think?) Wolves, bear, or moose. No chance of drought, low chance of famine, neutral so not gonna be in any wars, no volcanoes, forest fires, though occasional flooding depending on where you decide to live, and leprechauns
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What is something you know you do everyday but don't really have to but you cannot help it?
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Coffee. Every morning.
No I won't die without it but the familiar warmth and taste just sets the day off right.
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Which supervillain would make a horrible dorm room mate?
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Bane and that damn respirator. Imagine the snoring.
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Do you like VR? Why or why not?
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I love it and can't wait for it's full applications. I can imagine every nerd becoming super fit after playing some fully emersive RPGs
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What would you do if your computer's "Find" and "Replace" commands could be applied to all manner of physical objects in real life?
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Find term "pedophile" to go on a crazy spree, of deletion.
Replace negligent parents with loving parents.
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What do you think is the most influential video game?
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The Oregon Trail
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What are some actually good internet trends?
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Well, sometimes when someone goes missing, a hashtag find (insert person here) gets trendy, and it is used to help find people.
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Have you seen or know a person whose personality turns completely 180 when doing something(serious) they are really good at?
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One of my pal is a very timid, kinda introverted person but when he start singing, he seems like a different person, but after singing he's back to his old self.
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For how many times have you had sex on your wedding day?
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None. We were way too drunk
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People that live in Germany, Italy or Japan or any other axis country, how is WW2 taught in your country?
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Former-axis*
I don't live in any of those three, but as I understand it, Germany does teach about the holocaust and ww2 objectively and generally they are very conscious of the evils at play in their past. So much so, even the swastika was banned as was Nazism. I was taught some of this when I studied German in high school and spoke with German exchange students who came to my high school too. I don't know for sure about the other two, but I would guess it's similar.
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Anyone who still found love after constant porn consumption?
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I met a mature single in my area, love at first click
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If you could get a tail, would you? Why or why not?
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No. Sitting and wearing pants would be hard.
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What's the weirdest thing you believed as a a kid ?
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A fat man climbed down the chimney during the early hours of December 25th, unloaded his sack under the tree, stole milk and cookies and left without saying thanks...
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How different would your current job be if it were done on Mars?
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I’m an electrician so I reckon it would be pretty similar. It would be pretty exciting though!
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Has anyone successfully changed careers later in life? If so, how did you do it and what new career did you begin?
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I was in the military until 30. When I left they thought I was crazy, since I could have retired in 10 years at 40. I went back to college, then grad school. Left grad school and didn't want to work for a compay that's sole purpose was profit, so took a job in social services for a non-profit. 15 years later I'm seriously considering leaving my social services government job to switch careers one last time to teaching.
It's not like it used to be, with people working one career, or even often for one employer, for decades. People switch jobs and careers fairly regularly for lots of reasons. Sometimes financial considerations drive it, sometimes they facilitate it. Sometimes its events outside your control like getting laid off, or having a family member become ill. Or, if you're like me, you just want to try something different after a while.
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What color do you despise for no reason?
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Brown, it's just a bit shit
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What are some good one or two line jokes?
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How do you know your sister is on her period?
When your Dad's dick tastes like blood
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[NSFW] What are some substitutes for lube?
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Dude, you've gotta use proper lubricants with heavy machinery. I understand how it isn't safe for work, I mean, if you're gonna substitute Lubricant but not know the correct one, you are a hazard to your co-workers. It really isn't safe for work. Better consult some lubrication experts. Still, don't do anything stupid.
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If your deity answered prayers directly, who or what would they sound like?
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Morgan Freeman, obviously.
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Whats the best, non biblical, quote?
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Vaccines do not cause Autism.
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(serious) People who are successful, how did you do it?
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I learned to be happy with the things that I have and married someone I love. I love being a dad to my kids and have a hobby I really enjoy.
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What are some things you can do for hours straight?
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Stare into the distance, focusing only on my own shortcomings.
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What do you think about Buzzfeed turning these posts into listicles?
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LAZY AS FUCK
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Ambitious people, what's your next move?
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1. Get out of bed
2. Shower
3. Take over the world
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What’s the most beautiful name you’ve ever heard or thought of?
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Gay bowser
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What are not fun facts?
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Every single one of us will die.
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People who used to be recluses, how did you change?
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You'd have to find me to find out.
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If you lived the life of a crab, what kind of stories could you tell?
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"snip" "snip" "snip" "snip"
"Snip snip snip" "snip" "snip snap" "snip"
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Who is the most underrated person in history?
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Henry A. Wallace
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What are good names for a white American Bully puppy?
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Chauvin
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What movie reference can be used to replace the "Rain Man" reference for the younger generation?
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They can watch Rain Man.
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What was your worst test result you ever got?
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Positive :(
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What words do you hate how they sound?
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Spork
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[Serious] How would a person actually sell their soul to Satan?
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Can't tell you much with that serious tag
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You can only see the world in shades of one color. What color would you prefer?
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I would prefer green. Now a days in cities its only concrete.
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Ladies: How attractive are guys who like classical music and play orchestral instruments?
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Chicks dig Yo-Yo Ma.
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What was the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?
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I was in Hawaii on the north shore and got walloped by a wave and lost my bikini bottoms. I tried staying covered in the water, but the waves kept moving and exposing me
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What song was ruined for you once you actually learned the lyrics?
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Blurred lines. Catchy tune but a bit rapey.
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If you were a musician, what would your stage name be?
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Universal Impact
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You can take 3 items into a time machine that can go anytime anyplace. What items do you take?
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I take math and science books from today and go to the past during the Middle Ages and give them to mathematicians and scientists.
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[Serious] How to deal with downstairs neighbor banging on the walls and screaming late at night?
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Call the landlord. Or if it's drastic you could call the police and say there's a domestic disturbance that has you concerned for their safety
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What’s something you did as a child but would never do as an adult because you know better?
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Shit my pants
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Have you ever said something that ended up coming true? If so, what was it?
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"I wish to be able to stay at home this year!" it has been almost two years and I'm still unable to find that damn fairy.
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Time stops for only you with the following three conditions: it is a one time thing, aging/decay does not occur, and time will resume at your command. What are you doing with all your time?
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I would walk alot in my home town, see if I can help some.
Going to a different town, stealing money from a bank and keep a big chunk for myself but also give few out to ppl who need it back in the home town. Like, everyone suddenly finds 5k extra in the pockets or such.
Can't say I wouldn't do bad stuff I ain't would be proud of
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Whats the dumbest thing you've ever heard someone say?
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I don't drink water because I don't wanna sweat
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What is the most painful thing anyone has ever said to you?
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“You are not bisexual.”
-My parental unit.
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What movie had the first nude scene you've seen?
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Titanic, I guess.
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What do you think will happen to the world in the future with LGBTQ?
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Three options:
1) It becomes normalized. It's just a part of normal life for most people, and few people even have to "come out". Nobody is presumed to be straight or gay as a kid, and it is what it is when kids find out both their "persuasion" and their "gender". No big deal. This is my hope.
2) It becomes essentially what it is now. There are pockets of the world and culture where it is accepted and embraced, and other pockets where it is mocked and reviled. Natural awfulness in children will prevent gender-based bullying from being irradiated and the queer community becomes a peripheral, but tolerated segment of society.
3) Some kind of Conservative backlash hits the West hard and it becomes taboo again to promote, let alone identify as queer. Queer ideology is stuffed back in the closet, and the only people who can express themselves are people with enough social and political clout that they think they can get away with it. Even they may be proven wrong.
The thing is: history is VERY long. It's very possible that all three may happen and a lot more that we don't have the imagination to identify. But it's very easy to take progress for granted. That's why we have to fight to remember that we're worth existing and we're worth a place at the table when it comes to making policy.
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What game do you hate that everyone else loves?
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Life
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What is it like to be in love?
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it depends.
if you're in love with someone that doesn't love you back, it's painful, sleepless nights, loss of appetite, crying.
if you're in love with someone that loves you back, it's feeling at home, comfortable, like having your own personal best friend but more.
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If once in your life you could rewind 24hrs of your life, when would you do that?
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right before i go to bed, overthinking tends to make this a reality most nights anyway.
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If you had 1 hour to live, what would you do?
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Drive on the 405 freeway one last time. That hour would feel like an eternity.
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Your username is the reason you’ve been sent to prison, what is your reason?
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Distribution of cocaine
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What's a funny video that immediately cheers you up, no matter how sad you are?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EShUeudtaFg
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Which are the things beyond money you consider when choosing a holiday destination?
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Can I smoke weed there?
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The last file you saved contains the secret to saving the world, what's the plan?
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I guess I'm saving the world, one butt-fuck at a time..
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if you could master any one skill in the entire world. what skill would you choose and why?
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Stock market trading
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What's the weirdest thing you've licked/put in your mouth?
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A dick
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What moment on Reality TV is the saddest?
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The part where the show gets renewed for another season
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Who needs to touch some grass?
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I got some in ma baggie
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What is one life skill you'd tell somebody that you wish you'd known sooner?
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Work out a few times per week and don't ever let yourself break the habit
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What is your opinion on money in the bank 2021?
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Wish I had some in my bank
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What's that one game soundtrack that has been stuck with you ever since?
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Fallout: New Vegas
“Heartaches by the number, troubles by the storm, everyday you love me less each day I love you more * *badabadabadabadabadabadabum* * yes I’ve got heartaches by the number, a love that I can’t win, but the day that I stop counting, that’s the day my world will end!!!”
Can’t say I dislike any of their songs! Fallout 3 had a good soundtrack too but it just didn’t hit the soul like the space cowboy music.
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What is an overplayed song?
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Anything Lizzo
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What’s something that you need advice about?
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I have befriended a feral cat. I want to neuter her before she gives birth to more kittens, but have no idea how to handle her?
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What are some pieces of early internet lore that everyone should know about?
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Heather Brooke.
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What is legal but is killing the environment?
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I’m gonna get downvoted to oblivion, but putting cats outside. They lay waste to the local wildlife population
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The news reports that someone unknown in your city has been fighting crimes, catching criminals and leaving them for the police like a superhero/vigalante would. What is your reaction?
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Gayy
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What is your favourite colour?
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Black
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What goes through a blind mans thought when he walks by a fishing dock and starts asking women out?
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Nice. Take the old fish market joke and change it slightly. Good on ya.
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What is one thing that worries you the most?
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Money. I have two kids in college on top of all the usual stuff.
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What's your favorite nail polish color?
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Black. It's the only one I like.
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What are your thoughts on Olympic athlates starting to test positive for COVID?
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That they shouldn't have held the Olympics.
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People who thakes showers with flip flops, why?
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I did that in college. Because about 400 people use that shower every day.
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If all humanity was suddenly teleported to a planet exactly like ours, but with only nature and no technology, what do you think would happen?
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Total chaos and anarchy for the first couple years. After a big die off people with knowledge of the old ways or specific niche skills will be kings. (Or enslaved by raiders, lol)
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What is your favourite fruit?
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Cherries
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What TV shows do you use as a distraction when having anxiety?
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Brooklyn 99
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What’s the weirdest compliment you’ve received?
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At a skatepark years ago some kid said to me “Hey you’re pretty good even though you look like that.” Not sure what I looked like but okay.
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How do you handle depression after a huge event you’ve been looking forward to like a wedding is over?
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If you're only depressed about the fact a wedding is over, you're not depressed. You're just temporarily sad that it's over.
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What’s the worst feature you’ve ever heard on a song?
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Police sirens. People putting sirens into songs is obnoxious as fuck.
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What is the best act of random kindness you’ve even received or given?
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I had pneumonia and then life unfucked my immune system. Thanks life.
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Hotel/motel employees - what's the wildest, weirdest or nastiest thing you've found in someone's vacated room?
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Worked in the laundry department and it desensitized me to just about everything - blood, vomit, urine, semen. Like, I used to be afraid touching the soggy foods at the bottom of a sink drain but after this job that anxiety went away.
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We expected better from you. Why did you do that?
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Because I like the way it feels inside me
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People Who Are In / Went To High School, What Was Your “Kids Are Cruel” Story?
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Back in middle school, either 7th or 8th grade, one of my ex-friends made a remark about how I always look like my eyes are closed. I’m Asian. Another guy I hate was there and he started making racist remarks, saying things like “Ching chong, I like noodles” with a thick Chinese accent. I’m not Chinese. My ex-friend joins in with “I eat teriyaki chicken with my chopsticks”. Although I have done everything they’ve said, the fact that they were mocking me really pissed me off, but I didn’t show it. I just laughed along because I didn’t feel like dealing with conflicts that day.
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It's generally not recommended to look up your symptoms when your sick. So with that, has there ever been a time where searching up your symptoms has caught something early/possibly saved your life?
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I discovered I caught the hypochondria
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How do you secretly hope the world ends?
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A very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very long time from now.
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What is your favorite movie or show that takes place in Central/South America or a place inspired by Central/South America?
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*The Emperor's New Groove*. This is my favorite Disney movie. It takes place in Ancient Peru. Machu Picchu. The Inca Empire. It's hilarious.
To some people, this won't count, but *The Road to El Dorado*. The first ten minutes take place in 1519 Spain, a Spanish conquistador ship, and on a rowboat. The rest takes place in the Central American jungle and the titular lost city of gold. It's a really charming, funny, and we'll animated buddy comedy, but with an "Uncharted" like feel. This movie bombed at the box office, which is a real shame. But this movie gained a cult following years later. I guess that's how it works for animated box office bombs.
Huh. I just realized something. Both of these movies were released in 2000, both take place in/probably take place in the Inca Empire, both in the 1500s, and if El Dorado was never discovered by the Spanish empire, then that led Hernan Cortez to Machu Picchu, which he ordered his men to slaughter most of the inhabitants, including the cast we see in *The Emperor's New Groove*. Huh. Dark.
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What song kickstarted your emo phase?
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My chemical romance "Helena"
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How do you approach a work?
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First you go to the job factory and choose the work you want. It can be the prettiest, meanest, shiniest, dirtiest, whatever. Then you and a bunch of people decide to put it into a stock and you get to take that home where you will feed it and hopefully someday it will turn into an adult work
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Why the Chinese eat all kinds of living things?
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Why the Western so limited in what they’re willing to eat?
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Your username is now a character in a Marvel comic book. Are they a hero or a villain, and what's their backstory?
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Roaming the plains of Africa, and gaining super speed, apparently. I'd be cool with either being a hero or a villain
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