When Reddit gets together to talk about the "you need to do this" sorts of things you expect an article about bungee jumping, weird sex and pretty much everything that happens in an early 2000's hip hop video.
Except that's not, at all, what happened this time.
When the question was posed this time...
What is something everyone needs to do in their life?
The answers were full of the "simple pleasure" sorts of things. We don't know if everyone's mindsets have stated to change now that the whole world had to hit pause, but it was kind of refreshing, honestly.
Not that there's anything wrong with wanting to sip a drink you can't pronounce from a glass filled with chilled diamonds whilst aboard a yacht with your 2 best friends and 17 models wearing a grand total of a foot and a half of fabric. That sounds fire, let's be real.
Everybody Eats
Learn how to cook.
I'm 18 and I cooked for the first time last week! It was Japanese Ramen with chicken and beans. The taste was awful, zero flavor and way too much food. Today I made Mexican oven dish with rice and it was actually not bad. I also really enjoyed it so I'll definately continue :)
I was 100% self taught basically. My Mom is a great chef but I never put in the effort to learn in high school from her. Once I hit 2nd year of uni, I remember walking up to the kitchen and not knowing a clue of what to do, so I started off watching basic cooking videos and stuff. I wouldn't say I'm a good chef yet, but I can survive and make some good dishes and know the fundamentals of cooking. Starting off for those first few months was the hardest. I wasn't efficient and I was scared of hurting myself while cooking. Don't be like me, learn early so you're not panicking when you're an adult.
- _STRONK
Stars
GiphySee the night sky and stars without light pollution. Seeing the milky-way bright and clear in all its glory is an unbelievable experience.
- Naweezy
I was at Basic Training for the Army and we were doing night vision training, and I remember looking up at the night sky with your NODs on was just the most prettiest and surreal thing ever. You could see so many more stars with that thing on than what you could see with the naked eye.
Hell yes. My band was on tour some 15 years ago and were driving down a very long incline in the middle of the Mohave desert at night. Our brakes were getting hot, so we decided to stop for a bit. We all got out of the van and someone said "Holy S***. Look up."
I'd never seen anything like it. We laid on top of the van for about an hour, just staring in silence.
I have seen the Milky Way, the full Milky Way in all its glory, once, on an overnight hiking trip with clear skies and a new moon. There is nothing like it. I feel bad for people (like me) living in cities
A Refreshing Shower
Drink an ice-cold drink in a hot hot shower or a bath. You're welcome.
Orange juice or just an orange in the shower in the morning is a great start to the day.
Currently in a hot bath with an iced coffee - can confirm, this is, indeed, where it's at.
Stand Up
Confront someone who hurt you/ stand up for yourself. It's an incredible feeling, even if the person doesn't understand what you've gone through. If you have anything left to say to someone, do It! It will be off our mind and you'll feel a hundred pounds lighter.
After hating arguments/confrontation my entire childhood I'm surprisingly learning as an adult that a bit of anger can be a good thing. You stand up for yourself, you state your opinions more solidly... it's not bad to have a bit of confrontation in your life, it actually helps you learn and grow.
Never would have thought it. I saw anger as an irrational thing that just stops people from having reasonable conversations. And yeah, it can still do that if you take it too far--but a bit of anger can be quite healthy.
Travel
Leave your hometown and travel. Not necessary to travel by air or with a passport (though if you're able, yes please travel to a foreign country). When you travel and meet people, you realize that the world is a beautiful place and you are never truly stuck in a terrible home.
- HeyKrech
I also say aim for culture shock. Don't just go to tourist spots. See how the local people live. Get amazed and uncomfortable and see a different perspective.
Up In The Gym
GiphyWork out. It does so much not just physically, but also is great for our moods. Even people with physical limitations can adapt some kind of workout to their body.
Since I've been out of work with the whole quarantine thing I've started running most mornings. I feel like I have so much more energy throughout the day now which seems weird.
I feel emotionally better after I get some kind of exercise.
Quit
Quit a job they hate.
Yes. It's so liberating. It reminds you that you hold the wheel of your own destiny.
Do you have something to confess to George? Text "Secrets" or "
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Food trends are not so very different from fashion trends, constantly evolving and quickly becoming outdated or passé.
Can you think of the last time you were served ambrosia at a dinner party?
Or have you noticed how anything featuring kale is now met with an eye roll rather than excitement?
Of course, some food trends tend to last longer than others.
Even if many people wish that they would also become extinct... the sooner the better!
Redditor Prestigious-Humor872 was eager to hear all the food trends people wished would die out, and fast, leading them to ask:
"What modern food trend can you not wait to die?"
Less Isn't Always More...
"2 ingredient desserts (with 7 'optional' ingredients that appear once you read the actual recipe)."- strawberry-emma
You Pay For The Experience
"Food trucks that charge the same price as a premium restaurant but serve half the size on a floppy plate that I have to stand up to eat."- thorn_10
"Food trucks."
"Weren’t they supposed to serve cheaper food because of lower overhead?"
"No brick and mortar?"
"We have a lobster roll truck-pulled by a Range Rover- that shows up for lunch and charges $22 for one entree."
"Ridiculous."- tizzymyers·
GiphyChoice Of Words...
"Calling a slight alteration to a recipe a 'hack'."
"Adding parmesan cheese to your grilled cheese sandwich is not a 'hack'."
"It's a minor recipe change."- No_Pear_2326
Jumping The Gun A Bit...
"If I'm on a website I'm only there to look at your menu."
"I'm not interested in starting an order before I've looked at the menu."
"No, I don't want to give you my zip code."
"Just give me your menu and some food pictures."- DueRest
Staying Humble?
"Fancy restaurants that say they serve 'street tacos' and proceed to charge $18 for three."- Chipwich75
T-Bell Yes GIF by Taco BellGiphyThere's A Reason We're Told Not To Play With Our Food...
"The stupid food wasting trends on YouTube and TikTok etc."- fluffernuttersndwch
Presentation Is Key...
"For some reason putting food in wine glasses."- Ralphroberts603
"Restaurants serving food on cutting boards, shovels, paper, shells, or anything that is not an actual plate."- Funny_Disaster1002
meat grill GIF by Gifs LabGiphyRemember The Golden Arches And The Red Roofs?
"Making all fast food buildings look like cookie-cutter beige/grey boxes."
"They all used to have their own distinct personalities."- mattnotis
There's Economizing, And Then There's Jusy Poor Hygeine...
"The videos of people making food in sinks."
"Gross."- h20rabbit
Is It Even Still A Secret After 100 Thousand Views?
"Any TikTok/IG trend that makes life more difficult for fast-food workers with overly complex orders or ordering stuff not on the menu or trying to 'one up' each others orders etc."- HiThisIsMichael
bored fast food GIF by Zaxby'sGiphyMaybe It Gives Them Incentive?
"Tipping as an option BEFORE receiving good service."- mytimeis2044
Sweet Tooth? Or Cavity Express?
"Sweets on top of sweets."
"A milkshake with a donut, lollipop, and cupcake attached."- Marleygem
Technology Slowly Taking Our Jobs...
"I just went to a restaurant, not a fast food place, a sit-down restaurant where you have to scan the QR code for the menu, then a screen pops up where you have to place your own order."
"No one comes to the table to answer questions, nothing."
"You place your order, a person comes by and throws your drinks at you. "
"Then they swing by a while later and throw your food at you."
"That’s all you see of them."
"You pay your bill on your phone, and are still expected to tip."- Megmuffin102
Saint Urbain Website GIF by Front of HouseGiphyBe it in presentation, cooking style, or flavor profile, people will likely always try to make food "cool" in truly bizarre ways.
Sometimes ignoring that the only thing that should truly matter is whether or not it tastes good.
At least people have finally realized that kale doesn't need to be added to everything!
For now, at least...
When discussing love and relationships, the motto is usually less is more.
But what if there is more of one partner?
Being involved with identical twins can be quite the experience.
Can you really tell them apart?
Is everything identical?
If you're attracted to one, aren't you automatically attracted to the other?
So many questions.
Now we need some answers.
Redditor nicknamesofdaveryder wanted to hear about love and the twin experience, so they asked:
"Redditors who married someone with an identical twin sibling, why are you glad you're not with the other twin instead?"
I've never met a lot of twins, let alone gotten involved with a pair.
I have questions.
Hopefully I get some answers.
Saved
Comedy Central Wink GIF by Drunk HistoryGiphy"My late husband's twin was a non-functioning alcoholic and my husband wasn’t. My husband says joining the navy was what saved him from going down that road."
iteachag5
Falling Asleep
"Story time! I am an identical twin (we still look so much alike!) and one night I spent the night at her house. She and I fell asleep in the same bed because we were up late talking, etc. Her husband slept on the couch. The next morning my twin went to take a shower and her husband laid down on the bed with me (thinking it was her of course). I jokingly said 'Hey sailor, looking for a little variety?' He shot off the bed and said 'If I was looking for variety, do you think I'd choose you??'"
tanyagal2
The Good Guy And The Other One
"I didn't marry him but I dated an identical twin. His twin's girlfriend and I used to joke around that she got the evil twin. He was just a selfish, messed-up person. One of the benefits of breaking up with my boyfriend was no longer having his twin in my life. Plus, his ex gf and I are still great friends! The good guy was just the lesser evil. She wanted to get as far away from that family as I did. The best thing to come out of those relationships was our friendship."
super-ro
Love Wins
"My dad's an identical twin. People have a hard time distinguishing them, but to my mom and me, they look like two completely different people because of the way they walk/talk/etc. Obviously, my mom only fell in love with this one person. When you love someone it's actually pretty easy to tell identical twins apart."
michaelsgavin
Issues
Threaten Ashley Olsen GIFGiphy"The other twin has the same personality as I do. We argue readily and are super competitive with each other. We butt heads on a lot of issues."
why_not_send_a_nude
Personality clashes aren't just a twin thing.
It's a human thing.
We can't help ourselves.
Different People
Triplets GIF by RuPaul's Drag RaceGiphy"I work with a guy who married an identical triplet, one of the triplets also works with us. I asked him one day if it was weird working with someone who looked just like his wife. He got a little pissed and basically said they are all very different people and he doesn't see much of his wife in her."
LeafMeAlone_99
He's Evil
"We’re not married but known each other since we were 12 and have been together 3 and a half years. His twin is a massive di**head who tried to break us up multiple times, was madly in love with me in his own words, and after 2 years of pursuing me declared I was a terrible person and put him through hell. Because I didn’t break up with his TWIN BROTHER to date him."
xMollyP
Life Choices
"My husband and his twin brother look very different to me, although they are identical and get mistaken for one another all the time. They couldn’t be more different in terms of personality. They have different values and life goals, hobbies, one is introverted and the other is extroverted. If they were two people who didn’t look alike, I would automatically not be attracted to my brother-in-law simply because we are not remotely compatible personality-wise."
"Also they have very different styles. I do not find the way my husband’s twin dresses/grooms his hair attractive. It’s so wild to me when people can’t tell them apart because they couldn’t be more different in my eyes."
lanieeeeeeee
Opposites
"Well, my wife and I have been together for 30 years. She has a 'mirror' twin. Even now, if you don’t know them well or interact frequently you will not be able to tell them apart. They are complete opposites. I married the extrovert, she has never met a stranger, will try anything at least once, and can find a positive aspect in almost everything she encounters, they are also best friends, my wife drags her sister along all the time."
"Once she’s out she enjoys our activities. I love my SIL, all three of them, but so glad I married the one like me. The mirror part even goes for looks, when I see my wife’s reflection I see my SIL, it’s weird sometimes. Also, attitude and personality are everything, I have never been 'attracted' to her twin."
redbonecouchhound
The Look
Sexy Damon Wayans Jr GIF by Global TVGiphy"I used to date an identical twin. Although I found his brother objectively handsome, I wasn't attracted to him at all. It was cool to directly experience how attraction goes far beyond just the looks."
Liatessa
I've never been intrigued by twins, and now I never will be.
