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rederik13
Tibor Rubin - a real life role model. and good guy North Carolina , doing its part to better society.
jmfs
Anytime I have a life-changing decision to make, I always take mushrooms... Has yet to let me down...
stilloldbull
I am proud to count several Sikhs among my friends they are fierce competitors and live life to the fullest - great people!
Canofminus
1 - My Japanese wife and mother visited France and were disappointed. Mainly because their expectations of everything was way too high.
Canofminus
2 - Mom compared the food to how the french food is made in Japan and they both weren't expecting to run into the less appealing parts of
Canofminus
3 - western cities. The last two days were saved by the Gay area since they had a parade that day, and the Jewish Quarter.
ShroomsofDoom
Hey if you guys ever want to talk about your emotions, I'm like totally open to that.
wexipena
North Carolina had right idea until 1977.
shaffeybaby
sadly, no. it was used mostly against blacks and minorities. Jim Crowe was real big here back then..
wexipena
Misuse is kind of a shit deal. But I'm all for sterilizising idiots, who has capacity to learn, but won't.
klondike3
The technical name for the cone of shame is an "Elizabethan Collar". Not really fun or anything, just thought you might like to know . . .
slipsky
Has anyone else noticed that the first picture for these things is always of an actress?
underyourbreath
gotta get the click bait in.
Taresz
The last one. Don't fuck with a Hungarian.
arsetechnica
We need more religions with mindsets along that particular Sikh belief.
Hassanian
Other religions do, which is why there are many cases of inter-religious grace, charity, and protection throughout history.
arsetechnica
True. I guess I just wish there were less dickheads in the world :p
twicemonkey
The final image is always a wall of text.
wowicanchangemyusername
And the first one is always a picture of a female celebrity.
carewyllie
The Paris one doesn't only apply to Japanese tourists. It happened to my best friend. We're Canadian.
underyourbreath
Did (s)he just not have a good time, or did they have a mental breakdown?
carewyllie
He had a bit of a nervous breakdown. Part of it was pure exhaustion from working double hours to afford to go there, though.
PeaceWalker117
While not a Sikh myself, I do have tremendous respect for Sikhs. Considering how much ass they kicked alongside Muslims and Hindus in WWII
Ilovepizza1990
Just Wickipedia'd cry baby lane. OMG Nick, wtf,
RazorDak
I want to wiki it now even though I saw it in 2000, I was only 8 so I remember little but I don't want to scare myself lol
Ozymandopodes
Is no one going to point out that "whom" is being used as a subject in the Paris one?
ICannotDecideOnAUsername
I was going to. So. Here. I'm pretty sure whom is being used incorrectly in the Paris fact.
alabastermenagerie
You can't use whom to introduce a clause. Even if it's referring to a direct object. "Whom" is only for the object or dative cases.
AppiusClaudius
"There walks the woman, whom I love." I understand what you're saying, but relative clauses are usually introduced by their pronouns.
alabastermenagerie
Okay true, in this particular case (OP) "whom" introduces a relative clause, but "whom" is not phrased as the object of the clause
sysaphiswaits
My husband works with a Sikh and they are also required to wear a sword at all times. (It's usually just a small one.)
Cassiraa
The Cone of Shame is no worse than a dunce cap, it just brings that concept into the modern understanding.
gingertrain
True but you would lose your job for either one.
NomDePlumage
I think the dunce cap is widely regarded as pretty heinous.
LearnedCoward
By whom?
themasterpubes
Fuck that sergeant in the last fact
Dizzysquirrl
He hates him because he was a jew btw
everythingismelting
For serious Fuck that guy
FScottFitzBaioWulf
But man was Rubin hot!
roonmian
I hope that medal didn't have to be awarded posthumously because of that sergeant.
marquisdechocula
It didn't! Dude's still alive: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibor_Rubin
roonmian
Good... While it doesn't make me happy it makes me a lot less pissed off.
BurtMackIinFBl
I remember I watched a documentary on Military Channel about the soldier. The way he told the story was amazing.
BurtMackIinFBl
"When I was 12 in holocaust camp, I tell myself, if I survive, I go to America to be GI. He actually used the same tactics from the
BurtMackIinFBl
Holocaust camp in Korea.
HowsYourMommaAndDem
Sgt. Artice Watson. That was mysteriously hard to find
McDouggal
OR. OR. THEY WERE HIDING IT TO AVOID GIVING HIM ANY SPOTLIGHT
HowsYourMommaAndDem
Turns out Sgt. Watson was killed in action. They probably didn't want to put the stink on someone who died for his country.
nipplesquirrelham
I'm fairly certain that's what HowsYourMommaAndDem was implying
McDouggal
was referring to the sergeant in this case, actually.
thegriffin88
Or someone's attempting to scrub such a dickwad's name from history. Like they used to in Ancient Egypt.
HitlersArtCritic
Whats worse? Being erased from history or being known for being horrible?
CurlyKaizer
Ask the russians, they know.
thegriffin88
Well being erased from history is the end of any semblance of immortality you have.
ReluctantGenius
Ask the Jefferson County (Colorado) school board.
VaginaPedant
Even if the Swedish bit is a little off, I'd gladly pay 56% income tax for benefits like that.
janetkerr
Only the most rich pay that high a %. Most pay 28%, and below pay less. Reward: Top Medical care in the world, free college, many + benefits
creepwood
30% social fees (arbetsgivaravgift) + 30% income tax + 25% VAT equals a hell of a lot more than 28%
CoyoteSabre
But if you don't CALL it income tax, dumb people will believe you.
ezbomunky
Cry Baby Lane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrBjM8mTib4
NothingISayIsTrue
Make sure you research drugs before you take them, Shrooms really can change your perspective in a good or bad way.
endlesssnamelesss
True! I had a very bad trip when I did acid but an amazing one when I did shrooms.
NiftyGoblin
I was a petty, vindictive bitch before I took shrooms. After I had a better look at myself and I've changed drastically for the better.
ShirleyYouCantBcereus
I should slip my mother shrooms...
IDidntKnowWhattoMakeMyUsernameSoIMadeThis
Then after 1977, North Carolina realized their entire population was already under a 70 IQ
hotxbuns
As someone from Texas, the North Carolinians here need to get thicker skins. Y'all got it easy on stereotypes.
CptTheAlex
Lol, i live in NC, from Detroit though... Yes, these people are rather thin skinned. Annnnd kinda stupid.. Try being from Detroit
CptTheAlex
We're all murderers. All of us.... ALL...OF...US
swinglinered
How does it feel knowing your stomach is a graveyard? ...I SWALLOW MY ENEMIES WHOLE ESPECIALLY IF THEY’RE KENTUCKY FRIED
ZelosZoidberg
Look up Eugenics board of North Carolina. Considering that I have autism and live in NC this scares me.
solosysygy
The RTP area of NC has ~2 million people, and 1 in 5 of them have a graduate degree. It's one of the most educated places in the country.
gazongagirl
Thank you!!!!!
fhqwhgus
BenHurDoneThat
As a North Carolinian, fuck off, there's the same amount of smart people and dumb asses here as anywhere else
KeatonTS
I moved to NC in 9th grade. there was a guy who went there who was in 10th. I'm now in my 2nd year of college. he's still in 10th grade.
KeatonTS
Not all are thick, but there is a great amount. But I'm going to assume it was just that location in particular..
spacecatts
As a North Carolinian: no.
geneparmesan07
As a North Carolinian, BOOOOOOOO.
utgort
In 1977 the democratic party took control of North Carolina. (It's a joke.)
LearnedCoward
In all seriousness, the Democratic Party lost huge amounts of support in NC around this time.
AnotherImgurianEnglishman
Potentially unpopular opinion (with Parisians at least): I hate Paris. Every time I've been I've disliked it. The Louvre was cool I guess.
MajinCry
Went to Paris on a school trip when I was 11. Didn't understand why people thought it was so great. Felt like Edinburgh but with less urine.
underyourbreath
The people there are rude as fuck. The old culture and history was great. If you go in knowing ppl are awful you can have a good time.
NomDePlumage
I don't like it either. I like some of the experiences there (eg. Louvre), but the city on the whole, bleh.
pegallam
As a Frenchman, I can tell you than all non-Parisians hate Parisians. Heck, most Parisians hate Parisians too. It's okay.
Getouttaherewithyourcoldfeet
When I picture France, I always picture fields of lavender...please tell me the country side is full of nice French people
Branix
"Damn Parisans. THEY RUINED PARIS!"
cyooger
Tried speaking French there (and my pronunciation is fine, it got me by in Morocco without a hitch) and they acted like they couldn't (1/2)
cyooger
understand me. Changed to English, and they treated me even worse. Some people are nice for sure, but that city is full of assholes.
cyooger
And for the record, my French friend said that he could understand me just fine.
Myfirstnamewaschosen
So Paris is the European version of LA?
Myfirstnamewaschosen
(It was a choice between LA and NY, please don't hurt me.)
marwanepallas
"Potentially unpopular " French and parisians are bashed every day on the internet. How is that unpopular.
NomDePlumage
French are bashed, but not Paris per se. Most people think highly of Paris as a cultural experience.
marwanepallas
You're mixing two things. Most people think (sometime unfairly) than parisians are cold, arrogant, rude and the rest of france very nice 1/2
NomDePlumage
Are you talking to me? I'm not mixing two things. I'm just pointing out that OTHER people are mixing two things.
marwanepallas
The cliché isn't that Parisians are nice welcoming people, and it's true that Paris has a lot to offer culturewise. What's your problem?
marwanepallas
However u can't deny that Paris, one of the oldest capitals, has a lot to offer cuturally speaking. How parisians act is something else..2/2
morenewsfromnowhere
Why does Sweden always have such cool rules?
GnomeDeGuerre
Because old monarchy with plenty of iron ore, stuff, isolation, time and proximity to industrial revolution.
GnomeDeGuerre
Also, scandinavian style bloodless revolutions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_Constitution_of_1772
KFizzle
As a male Brit, we get 2 lousy weeks, I really think a lotta people missed how amazing that is compared to every other country out there.
BorisDisco
I get 3 weeks at my job, but it certainly isn't a gov't mandate. I accrue a certain # of vacation hrs per paycheck. I don't take the (1/2)
mioelnir
Two of my colleague are currently on paid 2 months of paternity leave. Which is pretty much normal nowadays in Germany.
BorisDisco
(2/2) whole 3 weeks at a time though. I just spread it out over a year and take a lot of extended weekends.
comeflywithme
Because socialism.
OhChristItsThisAssholeAgain
Social democracy is not socialism!
comeflywithme
RIght you are, ken.
comeflywithme
It is in fact a social democracy. Thank you for pointing that out.
OhChristItsThisAssholeAgain
actually its a constitutional monarchy with a social demotratic government (at least most of the time)
nycnewyork
I may be in the minority here, but having kids is not a fucking right. There is no reason to subsidize this activity.
ubergeek64
Some places have a declining population and encourage population growth. This is just one of the incentives.
Samael13
Uh... objectively, the freedom to have children *is* a right. Whether you think it should be subsidized is another question.
Samael13
Like, in the US, you have the right to own a gun, but nobody is going to subsidize that right.
mioelnir
Correct. But a society can choose to subsidize it; not because it has to, but because it wants to.
Furtaus
Having kids no, but taking care of them is a right. Dont blame the kid for what their parents did, right?=)
nycnewyork
The two things are related obviously.
Ekkepekke
And hmm, what would happen if no one had kids?
nycnewyork
We've got plenty of people on this planet as it is.
Genericcaptain
And will that keep stable forever...?
ifsomeisgoodthenmoreisbetter
Why did Penelope Cruz need a double? Is her sister a trained stunt person?
pronacc
Penelope Cruz is married to Javier Bardem.
marzcoop
She was pregnant when POTC 4 was being filmed.
EponymousBosch
She needs a double so men can fantasize about being the filling in a Monica/Penelope sandwich.
NomDePlumage
They use doubles to stand in while they get the cameras right and stuff.
MobileUserGundam
I don't remember Penelope Cruz in Pirates. Was she in the fourth one?
Saxit
Yup
FaceOfBeaux
She was pregnant at the time of filming and her sister was a body double.
moppy
Why not simply take monica cruz? Their faces arent that different too... Okay acting skills either.
ILoveCreamPies
Probably cheaper, too.
Dooood
Probably because Penelope is better known.
Counterfit
I read that as "acting skulls" at first
Mithi
Either trained or expendable ... 8-}
Ididntwantthis
I think the IQ sterilization should have stayed, everywhere.
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ZelosZoidberg
Oh wait I'm Atheist. Oh well I hope you get kidney stones.
Ididntwantthis
Maybe its a bit of a harsh opinion, but at least its an interesting debate. Where do you draw the line?
swinglinered
What if someone was really smart but had a cognitive disorder that prevented understanding the test?
Banalinguist
BUT WHAT ABOUT THE IMGUR USERS!?
Olluranthel
Agreed, I don't think it right to foist what might be involuntary parenthood on people who are mentally incapable of raising children.
scienceprimo
Found the eugenicist!
Barkinsons
I always love how people talk about how bad nazis are and then come up with shit like this. It's exactly the same mindset.
Redrumofthesheep
I agree.
YouMightGetIdeas
Agreed.
thegriffin88
Especially in places like Alabama, Arizona and Mississippi.
CoyoteSabre
Ben and Jerry: 5:1 for base salary. Then they sold themselves to the highest bidder.
marquisdechocula
http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/ben-jerry-s-homemade-inc-history/
youreasmellypiratehooker
You can easily get around the 5:1 rule by making your lowest paid employees contractors, you still have rules to follow though.
CoyoteSabre
Or by having special categories that you don't count.
scuba7jb
Correct. The 5:1 policy was ended by 1995... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_%26_Jerry's
Gorillabumrush
Actually I think it was a hostile takeover.
NothingISayIsTrue
they still pay their workers 15 dollars an hour. factory workers, not the ice cream shop ones
Witzelsucht
Even if it is true, $30k/year. So top salary is $150k under the original policy? Talent won't stay with a cap like that.
CoyoteSabre
For some reason I suspect that what you are saying isn't true.
NothingISayIsTrue
http://www.benjerry.com/values/how-we-do-business/livable-wages
NothingISayIsTrue
sometimes i dont lie lol
kidabeshnaga
Aight, let me tell y'all something about corporate law: publicly owned corporation owners/ceos are obligated by law to do what is " (1/?)
monkeymuffins
...sort of. But, first and foremost, a director's duty is owed to the corporation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percival_v_Wright
Morebunnies
Interestibg. I wonder if that's what happened to Annie's? They recently sold to General Mills.
twilightvulpine
American law is so fucked up...
kohrah
This law is actually quite common, I think... At least here in Finland we have some form of it, too.
kidabeshnaga
3 a successful suit against them for failing to comply with their duties to the shareholders. I was Jerry's neighbor as a kid. Nice guy 3/?
kidabeshnaga
even if his daughter was a spoiled little shit. He and Ben didn't want to sell the company, but that aspect of corporate law made 4/?
kidabeshnaga
essentially obligatory. Social Purpose Corporations (a fairly new thing) don't have this requirement. But regular Corporations do. (5/5)
testingonetwothreetesting
TIL thanks fothistep
kidabeshnaga
2 "best for their share holders". If that means selling the company, they can be legally forced to do so if the shareholders can bring 2/?
CoyoteSabre
While that's true, "best for shareholders" isn't super clear cut and a profitable company it's hard to claim the CEO isn't doing just that.
kidabeshnaga
I believe the distinction is that so long as the CAO says they were "trying to do what was best", then they're in the clear. (1/2)
kidabeshnaga
If they say their actions were for any other reason, then they're boned. It's REALLY silly, and easy to get around, so long as you know.
CoyoteSabre
It's easy to argue that any class warrior stuff is good publicity and that brand image is what they sell.
kidabeshnaga
Exactly. It really is just a matter of if the CEO/their legal team knows about the law and makes sure to use the right wording.
CoyoteSabre
Especially if this is a corporate policy that grew the company from nothing to huge profitability.
WarBear
so... off to find cry baby lane. see you guys in hell
mikec583
http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Cry_Baby_Lane
huanthewolfhound
I looked up the synopsis...what the heck
snuzzled
Seen it. It wasn't lost because it was too scary, it was lost because it was honestly just weird and not very good.
turkeysamwich420
it wasn't even that fucking scary, and I get scared easily
Humbug1
Kids these days are pussies.
errdog
It's got Gaffigan in it!
Zidlickymyclitsome
Seems very scary until last actor listed on IMDB was Jim Gaffigan! Any scary scene would instantly result in laughter once he showed up.
LeedilLeedilLee
Of course the little black kid knocked someone out and stole a from him..
mikec583
http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Cry_Baby_Lane
RazorDak
I remember this movie and I think of it randomly. I saw it in 2000 and it was really sketchy. Of course I was 8 at the time.
ahrefodiggsy
cry baby cry, make your mother sigh
wam3483
You're old enough to know better...
Nutscar
So cry baby cry
IntergalacticCantaloupe
http://33.media.tumblr.com/e656efef9cd424af4fa1193d2a8bbd24/tumblr_mjki2e2FNZ1qzb33uo1_500.gif
qussow
IHateDickbutt
I'll be back.
Taoistlove
Kenneth is my spirit animal
Jaktaz
I was going to but the comments are making me rethink.
MarcyCoco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcqL_Ilok3I
IJustWantToSetMyBoobsFree
Thank you
littlelionman
commenting to watch later
knifer12
coming back
FishesEatingFish
Watching later. Dis gon b gud.
DishonorOnYouDishonorOnYourCow
Does anyone know where to find the unedited version?
Holdingmydick
What the tits
ijericho
Commenting for later. Thanks!
Shakezilla
2spooky4me
breezombiee
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ABunchOfBabyDucks
I will watch this later, when I've got more free time. Thanks!
sd07
im gonna come back to this
ChiefOfPoliceInternetDivision
Jim Gaffigans in it
mockwerks
Hot Pockets.
wessyfbaby
Thanks, will watch lata
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2late will watch later.
MKDagger
Huh.
Icannevercomeupwithagoodorwittyusernamepleasehelp
I watched it, Frank Langella owes me 70 minutes of my life back.
Jaktaz
The synopsis is fucked is it really as bad as it sounds.
TheVikingKasper
How come?
MissThickThickityThickFaceFromThicktownThickania
Be warned. According to youtubers, this is an edited version. The old one is still a 'lost film'. This is not as scary according to them.
ROBOT120807
FUCK
MatrimBloodyCauthon
Aw man.
Slyshadic
Dang
iwastoolatetogetacreativeusername
Hmmmm
iwastoolatetogetacreativeusername
Hmmmm
TheInternetIsMySavior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrBjM8mTib4
katiokins
I tried to watch part of this at work just now with subtitles on and it was straight up jibberish. ?
SloppyDot
According to the comments that is the 2011 version which is different and not as scary as the original.
Impunbelievable
Yeah.. post the link when you find it, will you?
WarBear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrBjM8mTib4
pnyouf
So, is it that scary ? Or is it just too scary for Nickelodeon ?
Lilalvin
I believe that's the 2011 version from what I've heard in the comments. The 2000 version is supposes to be scarier
tirusr
curse you link bug!
ROHBAUCOP
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0221097/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl Sounds fun.
LegalizedAbstinentOwl
wow, I remember that one from when i was a kid.
ROHBAUCOP
Is it as inappropriate for kids as it sounds?!
LegalizedAbstinentOwl
It was a long time ago for me, but I do remember it being creepy, but I also watched a lot "are you afraid of the dark"
ROHBAUCOP
So is it rather "tales from the crypt" style?
Greatwood
Isn't this basically the premise of pumpkinhead?
qussow
What the actual fuck. Nickolodeon is meant for kids, right?
ROHBAUCOP
I had that exact question.
Slidera
What the fuck Nickelodeon
ROHBAUCOP
A hard cut compared to their other shows, isn't it?
imnotthedoctor
WTF that's worse than most horror films!
comrademittens
You don't watch the right (maybe wrong?) horror films, then.
ROHBAUCOP
It just doesn't sound nickelodeon-like.
Icallthearmrestontheplane
"so he sawed them in half" WHY?! It doesn't sound like he needed to do that. they were already dead
alopey
Just watched it! Answer; he separated and buried them because he didn't want the townsfolk to find out they were Siamese, if you please.
PMMeTitsForPuns
Yeah I somehow overlooked the "siamese twins" also.
Chocolatesporks
He didn't saw each of them in half, it means he separated them :p
ROHBAUCOP
Questions like this keep me awake after horror movies.
Candymostdandy
TIL I need to start doing mushrooms.
FunnyShroomBiz
Everyone needs to start taking shroomsssss.
TheRedOnesTasteLikeBurning
I would definitely recommend... Oh look, my yard is melting... Cool.
Asshat331
shroomery.org
doireallyhavetolaughtolife
I guess calling it more open about the way they perceive things is nicer then calling it schizophrenia.
plbejbi0lka
DMT is amazing as well. And secreted naturally by our pineal glands. The stuff dreams are made out of. Literally
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
It's in like 75% of living things, including plants. Fucking insane. I'm definitely gonna try it some day.
otakucode
Actually only have to do them once. One time is enough to get rid of anxiety problems for like 6mos-1yr.
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
True, but why punish yourself and only do them once? ;)
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
It's the best drug there is, in my humble opinion.
bigfloppydonkydong
I'm planning a mental vacation the night the new pink Floyd album comes out ..
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
NEW PINK FLOYD?!
Wadup
Be carefull man, bad trips can be traumatic.
Giraffosaurus
Agreed. Had the most spiritual experience of my life one time. The next time... let's just say I will probably never trip again
TheChampionOfDeath
Yes... yes you do.
JohnTheRipper
ive got the option to and ive been told i should. im worried about stuff i blacked out from my childhood coming back up. is that possible?
okbluejays
If you think about it too much, probably. Best to not worry about things like that happening
hencethequeef
Definitely. If you have a history of trauma, they can fuck you up good.
JohnTheRipper
thats what ive heard
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
It's certainly possible for things to resurface, but it can honestly really help you deal with it head on and come to terms with things.
JohnTheRipper
im taking advice from a man/woman with nipples that look like milk duds. *gets out notebook*. but really tho. thanks for the input.
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
Man haha. But not a problem. I've got a decent amount of experience with shrooms, so if you ever have questions, feel free to message me!
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
I'd also recommend checking out shroomery.org. Lot's of helpful info there!
TheMightyPIKE
I do believe I have a more positive outlook on life based on several trips I have taken. 10/10 Would Recommend
FunnyShroomBiz
10/10 also recommends
MadamZeroni
I can pinpoint the moment i got my shit together and got serious about school/life to the time i did shrooms
okbluejays
Agreed. Try to do it in nature. I don't recommend doing it around of drunk people, you'll just be in a different place than them.
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
I had the best conversation of my life with a friend who was hammered while I tripped once. Guess it just depends on the person who's drunk.
88mixy
There is still a distinct "before" and "after" to me, and I think I have become a more understanding and better person since
Justinpaulmorales
At least once. Just remember when your view of reality gets turned on its head that it's all in your head.
hrkrabbe
But wich part of my experienced reality is not just "in my head"? :o
hufflerugs
If you do, please consider indulging under the supervision of someone you 100% trust. It can be a life changing experience. Also...
88mixy
I supervised two of my (atheist) friends once and they became convinced I was god, I think it still affects how they act towards me...
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
Also, if it's possible be under the supervision of somebody who's done shrooms before.
WorldsFirstAnalrapist
I legitimately believe the world would be a better place if everyone took mushrooms or any number of hallucinogens once in their life.
Waaahmbulance
Lawd I've always felt that way abt weed, and i haven't smoked in like 2 years
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
vonkeswick
That movie was hilarious and amazing!
CthulhuApproved
Was a massive heroin addict from 14-18... LSD and DMT changed my entire life. Haven't done any drugs at all in 6 years
hufflerugs
If you hate doing something, like a job or school course, you may find that that feeling is much stronger.
FunnyShroomBiz
I can't stress how much yes for this..
ShroomsofDoom
Having a deeper understanding of perception can really change everything for some people.
WorldsFirstAnalrapist
Most definitely, user with relevant username.
vonkeswick
Couldn't agree more. Perceiving the universe more deeply than the physical human body is capable of taking in and interpreting is amazing
oneoldman
It's a good time, provided you're not seriously depressed, and have no family history of schizophrenia. Non-addictive & elevate mood 7+days
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
With the depression thing, it can go either way. It can either seriously help you or completely destroy you. But there are actually (1)
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
studies that suggest psilocybin can help control schizophrenia (2).
oneoldman
From what I've read that's in sub-recrational doses, and WITH presense of diagnosable (ie developed) schizoid disorders.
hencethequeef
This. It can worsen certain psych disorders. Depersonalization is another big danger.
oneoldman
It's actually one of the typical effects- the terrifying idea is that for some (v. rare) people it doesn't return to baseline.
hencethequeef
I already had trauma-induced Depersonalization Disorder (undiagnosed) and smoking tons of weed made it about a thousand times worse.
oneoldman
If you don't mind my probing (I study medicine & am curious) 1. Were you in your late teens? 2. Could you still ID yourself in a mirror?
minabear
Only do mushrooms if you feel you can confidently stay happy
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
To be honest, it's extremely difficult not to be happy on mushrooms as long as you're in good company.
minabear
For me personally, I have no issue because I am a genuinely upbeat person.
minabear
It can be if you are the kind of person who has darker thoughts. I've babysat enough of my friends to know....
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
It's certainly a subjective thing. But I have friends who had somewhat negative outlooks on the world come out the other side of a trip (1)
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
with a much more positive outlook. My trips have actually helped me work through personal issues as well (abandonment issues and such).
minabear
That's great! :)
mechalynx
The Sweden bit is wrong. The governement pays 80% up to a certain sum, which is decided by your annual income. (1/?)
Yesnomaybeyes
RIP Sweden....Kebab.
TheGingerBeardedBiologist
Sweden is so awesome. I really enjoy this even without a baby!
pronin
I'm norwegian. In March I start my paternal leave. It lasts 3,5 months.
mrssugar
In the U.S., we don't get shit. The fact may not be correct but it is still amazing you get anything at all.
ManofScience
If I remember right this is meant to encourage people to have children because Sweden's birth rate is abysmal right?
Pleebius
Is there a limit? What if a person has 6 children? Are they allowed to take advantage of this for each child?
ubergeek64
In Canada, you need to have a job first to pay into an EI fund. If you are self-employed you chose to pay into it or not.
bonermoaner
If u can pop out that many babies in that period of time.. i guess you could
Effrene
women that stays home, with many children this gives them a huge disadvantage on the job market.
Effrene
There's no limit. There's a discussion about making both parents take the same number of days. As it is now it's usually the
Redrumofthesheep
There's no limit. But realistically, a mother with that many kids is not going to work, and thus she won't get the paid leave.
ubergeek64
Also, some countries want people to have children. "Taking advantage" is quite a negative way of putting things.
hannisen
Yes, you get 480 days is for each child (though if you have twins you don't get quite the double amount, but somewhere in the middle). (1/?)
hannisen
If you become pregnant again within 1y9m of the previous child's birth you get to keep the same compensation level even if you haven't (2/?)
hannisen
worked in between. If it's longer than that it may be adjusted for any change in income that has occurred. Law prevents you from being (3/?)
hannisen
fired or otherwise "discriminated against" while on parental leave and you are entitled to raises as usual too. There is also a bonus (4/?)
johanevj
Also, 60 days are not reserved for the dad. They're reserved for each parent, and they can split the rest as they wish. 1/2
johanevj
Dads aren't legally singled out here. It's gender neutral. 2/2
johanevj
(And, one might add, not quite that heteronormative. Homosexual parents are parents too, you know.)
jscott294
480-365=155. Wouldn't that mean 115 days are reserved for each? What am I missing?
rebeccaisafish
They each get 60 days (120 days) Then either can have the remaining 360, or they can split it.
comeflywithme
I am trying to figure out how this all actually works. Gonna be a dad in a few months. I can say Sweden is pretty amazing!!
andreyhimself
Gratz. We also have the same in Norway. TMYK
mechalynx
Also, congrats on the new spawn :)
comeflywithme
Thank you very much. You too! We've been trying for like 4 years so it's pretty huge for us.
mechalynx
Gonna be a mom in January. Had to look all of this up, since there's a lot of paperwork you have to deal with. The husband just assumed
comeflywithme
Ah, yes, Swedish bureaucracy. Love the paperwork over here, eh? I plan on doing my part of the work. Since I can't help her be pregnant...
mechalynx
There's lots a dad can do during the pregnancy, you know. Belly rubs and foot massages go a really long way.
comeflywithme
Absolutely. check, and check.
mechalynx
that everything is done automatically.
mechalynx
Your employer may top the rest off, but they don't have to. For example, mine will only go up to 90%. (2/?)
mechalynx
In fact, I gather that it's one of very few companies that bother with that.
mechalynx
Also, while you do get 480 days, after 390, the payments are reduced to 180 SEK. (3/?)
mechalynx
180 SEK/day, that is. Your average lunch costs between 70-90 SEK.
HandsomeSwede
Sure. If you insist on going to a restaurant every day. You COULD prepare your food at home like a sensible person.
mechalynx
Oh, and that still counts as income, so it's taxed with 30%.
maxxra
I got a week off, but at least it was at full pay.
SugarSmack
Are...are you complaining?
EroticZombiePants
That's still much better that the US, which is 6 months for a female if you are lucky, and maybe get a day off if you're male.
wuvmykittycat
I wish I was born in Sweden! The weather, the sights, the people, everything about my trip this spring has me begging to go back.
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HandsomeSwede
Where are you from and where did you visit?
wuvmykittycat
Texas --- We went to Stockholm, Skeppsholmen and all around. So beautiful.
HandsomeSwede
Nice! I'll be moving to Stockholm in a month actually. It's quite a lovely city.
SihayaOfTheAllPowerfulMeh
Ah...in the US, you are guaranteed exactly 0 days. If you're lucky and you have a job with maternity leave, you get 6 or 8 weeks
Tanishh
Somewhat ironically, all the 'pro family' people who hate abortion and gay couples for being anti children don't give a damn about maternity
Tanishh
leave. At all. It's almost as if they don't actually give a shit about babies and have some kind of ulterior motive...
icanhaspetgiraffe
And if you are military, you only get 5 days! :(
icanhaspetgiraffe
My apologies. I just checked the regs myself and it's actually 10 days for males. I guess it just felt like 5 bc of how long I was at hosp.
geriatricsanatore
When did that change when I was in you got at least 14 for males and over 30 for females?
icanhaspetgiraffe
Checked the regs. It's 42 for females and 10 for males. Source: I'm a us soldier who just gave birth
rebeccaisafish
5 days? God, if you have a c section you should only be leaving the hospital then.
geriatricsanatore
Not that I'm doubting you just if that's the case that's fucked up.
SmerkBich
...and if you're lucky, you have a job when you return.
SihayaOfTheAllPowerfulMeh
FMLA requires them to save your job for you. or a job with the same pay and "similar" duties.
damogen
you all motherfuckers need socialism
SihayaOfTheAllPowerfulMeh
god, do we
MatchesTMalone
Right? a little Socialism ain't never killed no one....
jmartkdr
You get 12 week unpaid by federal law. Some states expand on that (sometimes including payment) but others don't.
rebeccaisafish
Jesus, 12 weeks is nuts. We get a minimum of 12 months unpaid, 4 months paid if you earn less that a certain amount. I got 2 years (1/2)
rebeccaisafish
(2/2) all up, 6 weeks paid by my employer and four months paid from the government. the rest was unpaid.
clutchthepearls
...6 or 8 weeks unpaid maternity leave. Paternity leave basically doesn't exist.
waela
Does in the military.
icanhaspetgiraffe
But only 5 days paternity leave. It's hardly much but I guess it is better than nothing.
SihayaOfTheAllPowerfulMeh
FMLA provides up to 12. but yeah, it's unpaid unless you have an incredible company like google
spaga
I can't believe is unpaid... you're a mother, deal with it...
clutchthepearls
Doesn't the FMLA only guarantee that you'll have a job to come back to?
SihayaOfTheAllPowerfulMeh
at the same rate of pay
UndercoverDuck15
So you have no freedom to go on a leave to take care for your baby and still get paid.
SihayaOfTheAllPowerfulMeh
nope.
ZeeACi
That's not really a freedom, freedom doesn't guarantee you get things but that you can do things, and you are free to take a maternity leave