#weekendthoughts — Public Fediverse posts
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Today in Things That Should Be un-Invented: Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos from Applebee's. That might be the most "Let's throw some shit at the wall and see if it sticks" thing I've seen in a while.
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The 13yo watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off and did not enjoy it. He gives the movie 3/10.
I have failed as a father. 😔
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Sigh. Almost a third of the 10yo's baseball team isn't showing up #today. They're playing the best team in the league.
Remember: the best ability is availability.
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What are we even doing here? This isn't a sandwich. If you're hipster, it's a long way from a "handheld." It's an abomination. A mess.
A good sandwich shouldn't be a chore to eat. We shouldn't need to be hosed down when we're done, or need so many napkins the Ents go on the march. Nobody wants to feel like Dagwood Bumstead.
Don't insult the customer's intelligence. Lay the bun flat, serve it open faced, and list it on the menu accordingly.
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It's amazing to me the stuff my kids will watch on YouTube. Most of it is absolute trash. But the other day the 10yo was watching a video some guy made about - wait for it - errors found in #Lego instructions. For instance: the instructions say to place 2 of a certain piece, and the picture shows 3. He had several examples! That's some seriously niche shit. And yet .. here I was watching over the 10yo's shoulder, FASCINATED.
Don't be afraid to share your passion.
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This is what happens when AI takes control: in my Roku app, Knight Rider - the show with the talking car from the 1980s - is listed under "Medieval Adventures."
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The 10yo has no concept of the passage of time.
Me: "Ok, we're leaving in 5 minutes. Be ready to go please."
10yo: "What?!? You said we had to go in 20 minutes!"
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For a couple hours during and after a good snowfall, the stupid sounds of suburbia go relatively silent as people briefly hibernate until the weather moves on. That time is so pleasant and peaceful. I always make time to step outside and enjoy the quiet and - if only for a few moments - hear myself breathe. It's a rare treat.
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Best frozen pizza? 🍕
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The 10yo (previously known as the 9yo) received a new Switch game for his birthday.
We need to create an account for him to play it.
I remember back in the day when you just had to select "1 PLAYER" or "2 PLAYER" to play a video game. That was it. Nobody was asking for personal information. 😔
#DadThoughts #WeekendThoughts #GetOffMyLawn #enshittification #Gaming #VideoGames #nintendo #NintendoSwitch
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I'm already sick of Black Friday advertising. #DadThoughts ##WeekendThoughts
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The 12yo has his bar mitzvah scheduled for June, which means we are officially in the weeds with all the drama that comes with that and being in the seventh grade.
A girl in his Hebrew school class asked him to help with her mitzvah project... but she's not inviting him to her bat mitzvah.
Maybe I'm being a petty asshole, but I don't think that's very nice.
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I started a new role at work this past Monday. Exciting stuff! I am so appreciative of my friends and coworkers who took the time to congratulate me on the change.
This may seem petty, but I am also deeply aware - more than ever - of those who could not be bothered.
People notice.
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If I have to ask you if you're in line at the ticket window/for a ride/waiting to check out...
Then you're not really in line.
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When I call the 12yo on his cell and he's inside the house with me, is that peak laziness or peak efficiency?
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Death, taxes, and my wife asking me a question within 45 seconds of me putting my earbuds in to listen to my audiobook.
It's like she KNOWS. 😯
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There needs to be legislation that moving forward, any home video game created must include a "pause" button.
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When I was a kid, my dad used to say that for him, EVERY day was Father's Day. Single-digit me thought that was a silly thing to say because I was too young to recognize commercial marketing at work.
As a lucky dad to two amazing boys, I now understand what he meant. They are everything, and today - every day, really - is about them.
As it should be.
Miss you and your wisdom, Dad. You were the best.
#FathersDay #Today #DadThoughts #WeekendThoughts #HappyFathersDay
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My kids don't generally like carbonated beverages, but recently the 9yo has developed a taste for Jarritos Lime Soda. We let him have some on occasion (less than once a month, and never a full bottle because it's basically candy).
He refers to it as "Hairy Toes." 🤣
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Congrats to my nephew who qualified to represent his high school at the state track finals with a 4:21 mile. The kid is fast, and only a sophomore!
When we got the news, my wife, with a straight face, turned to me and asked, "How fast can you run a mile?" 🙄🤣
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TIL my wife has never played Minesweeper.
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Why is banana pudding better when it comes from a BBQ joint?
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In my email: "You're not signed up to receive marketing content from us."
You say that like it's a bad thing.
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I just had a positive customer service phone interaction, and I feel like that's a rare thing these days. The call lasted about10 minutes and I accomplished my goal. The rep was reasonably pleasant and accommodating, and even though he was based in Asia, there was no significant language barrier.
I'll take the win.
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This is clearly incorrect.
Everyone knows there's only one serving per container.
#cookies #GirlScoutCookies #Food #Dessert #DadThoughts #WeekendThoughts
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CW: Suicide
I have a pretty well-defined sense of humor, and I don't think this bumper sticker is even remotely funny. 😒
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Unpopular opinion (at least, unpopular with the 9yo): the Sonic the Hedgehog movies are glorified Saturday morning cartoons with big budgets, special effects, and a big name actor or two. Their two hour run time is completely unjustified.
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Is potato chips on PB&J a thing? I feel like I heard somewhere that was a thing. Anyway, I tried it today and... okay? I guess? It was good, but not life changing. Maybe I did it wrong, but I don't think so. It's not rocket science, after all.
I guess I could take it or leave it.