Yeah that sounds cool af

“Just according to Keikaku” God

I don’t think people should have to do that, but including context is generally an important part of asking a question.

Like if I’m trying to fix a problem and I need help I’d be like “I’m getting error code 123 on my printer (make, model). I’ve tried turning it off and on again, unplugged it from the wall, but the error always pops up as soon as it finishes powering on. Anyone have any experience with this and how to solve it?”

This is what it feels like to grow old.

I assumed “weird” was used intentionally as an understatement for comedic effect.

I mean it kinda was, wasn’t it? If anyone can relate to teenage angst it’s teenagers.

Yeah, I see where you’re coming from. Although instead of laughing I’d probably reply with “sounds like it’s time for a story.” Because I think I would assume that something happened to them recently that highlighted the danger of fire lol

“Presenting something well-observed and well-documented as a novel thought is laughable.” I really like this sentence. It made me realize that I’d interpret “laughable” as either “humorous” or “ridiculous” depending on the context. Specifically regarding how genuine the person is being, which is impossible to be sure of. You can only make assumptions about whether a person is being genuine/honest, although you can get more comfortable with those assumptions as you get to know them better.

Those types of “hey did you know water is wet?” comments can also serve as a jumping off points for sarcastic remarks with friends.

Well it was a brand new discovery to them, and if they found value in it then it makes sense that they’d want to repeat it. But yeah, I guess I can see why that’s “funny” coming from the perspective of an older person who may have forgotten what it’s like to be a young, inexperienced kid capable of feeling fascination and wonder.

He literally showed up yesterday to take mine and I had to tell him I didn’t own one. He didn’t believe me and said I’d need to submit proof that I don’t own a truck or else he’ll come down on me with the full force of the United States Navy :( I’m so glad he’s not running for re-election.

I still love Pokémon, I just try not to let my nostalgia for the old games get in the way of enjoying the new ones. I try to judge everything on its own merit.

But yeah I agree, really animals are way more complex and interesting than anything you’d find in a game.

Very true!

Magnemite is named after a magnet and Voltorb is an electric orb.

Tauros and Porygon are just one letter away from Taurus and polygon.

Ekans is snake backwards.

I’m open to having my mind changed, but I’m going to need more lol

Honestly I don’t even think gen 1 Pokémon are anymore creative than the others. I was still a kid when the concept was new so they felt fresh, but pretty much every Pokémon I can think of is based on an existing archetype of some sort. Plant/Animal, inanimate object brought to life, spirits, dinosaurs, etc. Then you sprinkle on some regional flavor and there you go, you got a Pokémon.

“Identity” isn’t something that belongs to the object, it’s something that is assigned to the object by an observer.

Uhhh… The internet? lol

You can get together with a small group of friends if you’re more comfortable that way, but the sentiment is the same. Find some people and have fun remembering your shared past.

Alright my friend. Don’t be afraid to feel your feelings, we all have 'em. :)

Also just talking about your kinks and other things you’re ashamed of with people you trust is really helpful in clearing that. Shame will hold you back from being true to yourself, and it’s not worth it.

Don’t worry trainer, you can always get back together in a big ol’ group of all your friends and between everyone we’ll be able to figure out all their names. :)

I used to be in this meme, now I read it and feel a certain sense of relief that I’m becoming a little bit more like the person I want to be.

If you want to talk about anything you’ve got people here who want to listen to you.

Agreed! I apologize, I didn’t mean “love” in the interpersonal relationship sense. I meant it more in The Beatles “All You Need is Love” sense.

I hate when people don’t realize love is powerful enough to make people question everything, including themselves.