Things You Pondered Today

[FROTHY]

People from India should be better at golf. They are not living up to my presumptuous standards.

[SneakySecrets]

Can someone smarter than me explain why one country will sometimes refer to another country using a different name than the people of that country use?

For example, here in the US, we call Germany Germany but Germans call Germany Deutschland.

Same thing with Japan/Nippon.

I can understand translating stuff like “The People’s Republic of _____”.  But when it’s just a single proper noun, why not just go with the name they use?  It’s their fucking country, shouldn’t they get to pick the name? 

That’s like saying “I know you call yourself Bill, but I’m going to go ahead and call you Susan, mm’kay?”

Is it some sort of subtle “fuck you” to the other country?

[DarthDingusMaximus]

Why bother with actual friends? I mean I get utilitarian relationships we both get something out of it knowledge and sharing the experience.

Actual friends though I tried and it always ends in one of two ways. one they were using me for whatever means they could or two spineless ghosting someone, and yes I have been to a few parks and other places where I could share my knowledge and it usually comes up with nada, frankly I'd rather accept the fact people are scummy and those I do make a connection with I try but like I said they end up disappointing me through flaking out  or just ghosting someone like a spineless turd.

[landedprimo]

Can someone smarter than me explain why one country will sometimes refer to another country using a different name than the people of that country use?

For example, here in the US, we call Germany Germany but Germans call Germany Deutschland.

Same thing with Japan/Nippon.

I can understand translating stuff like “The People’s Republic of _____”.  But when it’s just a single proper noun, why not just go with the name they use?  It’s their fucking country, shouldn’t they get to pick the name? 

That’s like saying “I know you call yourself Bill, but I’m going to go ahead and call you Susan, mm’kay?”

Is it some sort of subtle “fuck you” to the other country?

Probably not smarter than you, but here's half of an answer.

https://www.quora.com/Why-is-Deutschland-called-Germany-in-English-What-do-Germans-call-themselves

[SneakySecrets]

Why bother with actual friends? I mean I get utilitarian relationships we both get something out of it knowledge and sharing the experience.

Actual friends though I tried and it always ends in one of two ways. one they were using me for whatever means they could or two spineless ghosting someone, and yes I have been to a few parks and other places where I could share my knowledge and it usually comes up with nada, frankly I'd rather accept the fact people are scummy and those I do make a connection with I try but like I said they end up disappointing me through flaking out  or just ghosting someone like a spineless turd.

Sounds like somebody’s never listened to Li’l Markie.

[Dog the Bounty Hunter]

Why did Rage Against the Machine become so popular with SoCal white bros in the late 90s? They never went off message. Did they not understand the lyrics?

[fulltechnicalskizzy]

Because raprock

[Dog the Bounty Hunter]

True, but there’s a world of difference between “take the power back” and “nookie.”

[DarthDingusMaximus]

True, but there’s a world of difference between “take the power back” and “nookie.”

We can blame it all on Run DMC & Public Enemy with Anthrax, they were the progenitors of rap rock even when we didn't ask for it.

[straight]

I can understand translating stuff

you obviously don’t

[DanTheDoucher]

Has skateboarding’s popularity influenced modern architecture design?

I think so, but not in a good way.

When stairs and ledges and rails are built nowadays, they are already skate-stopped. They don't even let us destroy them first.

[Bagelskate]

Where’s SFB

[hangontoyourego]

Why bother with actual friends? I mean I get utilitarian relationships we both get something out of it knowledge and sharing the experience.

Actual friends though I tried and it always ends in one of two ways. one they were using me for whatever means they could or two spineless ghosting someone, and yes I have been to a few parks and other places where I could share my knowledge and it usually comes up with nada, frankly I'd rather accept the fact people are scummy and those I do make a connection with I try but like I said they end up disappointing me through flaking out  or just ghosting someone like a spineless turd.

[smellsdead]

i feel like the amount of slap pals that have focused recently has given way for older slap pals to rekindle their love for the messageboard
i enjoy the company regardless

[Justis]

where do i begin to get my shit together?

[hangontoyourego]

where do i begin to get my shit together?

i suppose start with the problem then try and figure out the solution . nothing is going to happen over night so put a plan together .

[weon]

we’ve all kicked a pregnant woman before

[Sila]

where do i begin to get my shit together?

What do you need to sort out?

[Dwyck]

the clintons killed Epstein

[13Bastards]

do scooter kids know they push mongo?

[hangontoyourego]

the clintons killed Epstein

what makes you say this ?

[Dwyck]

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the clintons killed Epstein

[close]

what makes you say this ?

they killed him that's what

[slippy]

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the clintons killed Epstein

[close]

what makes you say this ?

[close]

they killed him that's what

Got it, ty for clarification

[Dark Knight]

How do really obese people wipe their asses without leaving some dookie remnants in there?

[FROTHY]

People from India should be better at golf. They are not living up to my presumptuous standards.

Look at this guy. Great golfer, smart, cerebral, excellent enunciation of most consonants. Love him.


#IndianGolf

[Nollie FS 180]

Should I say fuck it and just live my own life and stop trying to make others happy? Maybe more people would like me then.

[DanTheDoucher]

Should I say fuck it and just live my own life and stop trying to make others happy? Maybe more people would like me then.

Yes. The answer is yes.

People suck. Stop trying to please them.

[50mm]

I’m wondering if this girl at my work sends herself flowers and stuffed animals.

[Bagelskate]

I’m wondering if this girl at my work sends herself flowers and stuffed animals.

Is her name Jan Brady?

[doublesteveburger]

I wonder what all the girls I’d talk to on MySpace are up to these days.