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Things you're supposed to give a shit about, but you don't.

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BrickTraybake · 31/05/2024 22:49

You know those little things in life that people like to morally police and make you feel guilty about but you just can't muster up the shit to give?

This is a confession thread. I'll start.

I don't give a shit that you supposedly shouldn't feed bread to ducks. I don't care. Don't eat it then. People have been feeding them bread for decades and now we're supposed to bring them organic bloody walnuts or something? Or some other crap they don't want that doesn't float?
They can have my slightly mouldy bread and be grateful.

Over to you.

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peppermintcloud · 01/06/2024 13:28

Comedycook · 01/06/2024 13:24

I feel like this about dogs. Genuinely find it perplexing when people describe dogs as cute or gorgeous. It's like someone describing a tin opener as gorgeous. I don't see it at all.

To me, dogs look more distinct, the breeds aremore varied, and their faces are more expressive, so I could muster up some energy to gush over a dog.

ResultsMayVary · 01/06/2024 13:29

SinnerBoy · 01/06/2024 03:01

NothingEqualsTheSplendour · Today 02:29

Feeding ducks bread isn’t actually that harmful. It’s not very nutricious for them but it’s not the end of the world.

I used to feed them bread, until I read an article, a few years ago. If they get too much, they can get overweight and simultaneously malnourished, which can lead to horrible wing and leg deformities. There were pictures to show the conditions; they never recover from it.

As for pandas, they don't mate well in zoos, as the females don't get any say in their sexual partner. In the wild, females mate almost every breeding season; they roam around until they find Mr. Right.

The problem they face is a small population and dwindling habitat.

They need Panda Tinder

Jimmyneutronsforehead · 01/06/2024 13:29

ReggaetonLente · 31/05/2024 23:01

Pandas.

They aren’t that bothered about continuing their own species so why should we care. They refuse to have sex with each other and have to eat about four times their own body weight per day. It’s unsustainable! Let them go extinct!

I agree.

Also they have to have their young removed at birth cos the parents don't recognise them and kill them.

Also, they have pointed canines, indicating that they should eat meat, but they actually lack the ability to recognise meat as a food source. I think there was an article that someone had found evidence that a wild panda may have eaten meat within the last decade, like bones and fecal matter, but it's not something the entire species do. It was definitely an anomaly.

I think that we should just let them die out.

brunettemic · 01/06/2024 13:30

Things I don’t care about…far too many to list 😂
Any TV that implies it’s some sort of “reality”.
Ant and Dec.
Being friends with the “cool mums” at school.
The fact that I don’t eat enough vegetables.
Whether other people think my life and family are perfect or not (I can’t be bothered to try and imply they are on social media).
The squeaking on my car brakes, I’ll start worrying if I hit a tree (or if I hit a bread fed duck and put it out of it’s misery).
Anything organic.
Breastfeeding…neither of mine were, they seem fine.

Hagr1d · 01/06/2024 13:30

Itsthedress · 31/05/2024 23:06

So you don’t give a shit about potentially killing the ducks at your local pond. Because it’s inconvenient to get them something suitable. But also you want to feed them, so you’d rather make them ill than just not feed them at all?

You don’t sound like a very nice person, sorry.

This 100%.

Just don't feed them then. Weird that you sound so proud of yourself about this too.

This thread isn't what I expected.

Hedgeoffressian · 01/06/2024 13:31

Bedofroses85 · 01/06/2024 13:26

The trans histeria
Pandering to children deciding if they want to be a boy one day or a girl the day after
BLM (and any other victimicism - I'm discriminated because I'm a woman, short, fat, ugly, poor, FFS.... it's so boring, you are not a victim, you just blame everything you can on others....)
White privilege - specially when this is directed at families struggling daily to make ends meet, stupid generalisation

And having to feel shame because of the actions of people 200 years ago that had absolutely nothing to do with me.

thecatsarecrazy · 01/06/2024 13:33

I don't care about using less plastic. Buying wrapping paper without cellophane and covered in stickers is a no from me.

Isometimeswonder · 01/06/2024 13:35

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 31/05/2024 23:03

The environment.

I'm not going to be here by the time it becomes a debilitating issue, so meh, couldn't give a single shiny shite.

I kind of agree... I don't have kids so once I'm gone, I'm gone!
But I don't like seeing plastic etc in the seas so I guess I'm a hypocrite

LondonFox · 01/06/2024 13:36

Haver74 · 01/06/2024 12:52

I don't care about ducks at all since I started living by a river and have had to witness the brutal rape of female ducks regularly! It's shocking!
I also don't care about recycling. Completely pointless.

Duck rape?
Like duck on duck rape?
Out of curiosity, how do you even know it is rape?
Birds fuck by jumping and shaking one on another. If anything I cannot imagine romantic bird sex.

Scirocco · 01/06/2024 13:37

LondonFox · 01/06/2024 13:36

Duck rape?
Like duck on duck rape?
Out of curiosity, how do you even know it is rape?
Birds fuck by jumping and shaking one on another. If anything I cannot imagine romantic bird sex.

They're pretty brutal with it. Sometimes they drown the female duck and just keep going.

SlashBeef · 01/06/2024 13:38

brunettemic · 01/06/2024 13:30

Things I don’t care about…far too many to list 😂
Any TV that implies it’s some sort of “reality”.
Ant and Dec.
Being friends with the “cool mums” at school.
The fact that I don’t eat enough vegetables.
Whether other people think my life and family are perfect or not (I can’t be bothered to try and imply they are on social media).
The squeaking on my car brakes, I’ll start worrying if I hit a tree (or if I hit a bread fed duck and put it out of it’s misery).
Anything organic.
Breastfeeding…neither of mine were, they seem fine.

My most sane out of 4 is the formula fed one 😅

Blondiebeachbabe · 01/06/2024 13:39

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Glipsy · 01/06/2024 13:41

Comedycook · 01/06/2024 13:21

Person with penis wearing a dress is equally as likely to be a creep imo as a person with penis dressed in traditional mens clothing. Why do you think the threat level is different?

I dont. I think a minority of people with and without dicks are threats and see no point worrying specifically about the tiny subset within that minority that comprises people with dicks who prefer to move in the world as women

Beautiful3 · 01/06/2024 13:41

BrickTraybake · 31/05/2024 22:49

You know those little things in life that people like to morally police and make you feel guilty about but you just can't muster up the shit to give?

This is a confession thread. I'll start.

I don't give a shit that you supposedly shouldn't feed bread to ducks. I don't care. Don't eat it then. People have been feeding them bread for decades and now we're supposed to bring them organic bloody walnuts or something? Or some other crap they don't want that doesn't float?
They can have my slightly mouldy bread and be grateful.

Over to you.

I remember being told off for feeding the ducks white bread by a family member. I bought a bag of frozen peas for the next time. All of the peas sank to the bottom of the pond. One duck swam underneath to eat some, the rest just ignored them! Now I just bring whatever stale bread I have. They love it!

KarenOH · 01/06/2024 13:42

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Lots of assumptions you just made there, oh high and mighty one.

you forgot to also call women who don’t agree with you “handmaidens”.

Polishedshoesalways · 01/06/2024 13:42

Glipsy · 01/06/2024 13:41

I dont. I think a minority of people with and without dicks are threats and see no point worrying specifically about the tiny subset within that minority that comprises people with dicks who prefer to move in the world as women

Including convicted rapists wearing dresses insisting on being placed in a women’s prison or a ward for women only. We see what you are pal.

Blondiebeachbabe · 01/06/2024 13:43

also don’t give a shit about trans in sports. Make em all mixed sex, it’s segregated now cos we know women would lose in most of em anyway so that’s not going to be a surprise, we’ll still know who the best woman is and we can have weight divisions for safety where needed

Wow. You really, really, really hate women, don't you? It drips from your post.

LondonFox · 01/06/2024 13:43

Scirocco · 01/06/2024 13:37

They're pretty brutal with it. Sometimes they drown the female duck and just keep going.

What?
Did not know it but will take your word for it!
Realy don't want duck rape in my search history lol

TakeThePain · 01/06/2024 13:44

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I don't think anyone alive is meant to give a shit about the Met Gala 😆

Glipsy · 01/06/2024 13:45

Polishedshoesalways · 01/06/2024 13:42

Including convicted rapists wearing dresses insisting on being placed in a women’s prison or a ward for women only. We see what you are pal.

I definitely see what you are, you just followed me onto another thread.

Honestly, it scares me that women are like this about this topic. I can get having concerns. But it is… frightening. It gives me the same feeling as someone appearing over the side of a toilet stall.

Haver74 · 01/06/2024 13:46

Scirocco · 01/06/2024 13:37

They're pretty brutal with it. Sometimes they drown the female duck and just keep going.

Exactly! I saw a female being drowned yesterday 😪

BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 01/06/2024 13:47

Robins can be bastards too.

Fariha31 · 01/06/2024 13:47

Generally I dont give a shit about much, but being locked in a cell with a rapist is terrifying. The thought that some women are ok with inflicting this on other women blows my mind.

Supergirl1958 · 01/06/2024 13:48

WhatNoRaisins · 01/06/2024 10:42

But most of the people who haven't had to fight tooth and nail for that reason will have problems of their own that will take priority over listening to people talk about neurodiversity or neurodivergence or whatever it's supposed to be called. We can't all angst over everything.

But that’s my point. I’m not expecting anyone to ‘angst’ over anything at all. But essentially you are belittling or demeaning neurodivergent/neurodivergence. I understand life comes with its own problems for anyone, but hidden disabilities (in some cases) caused by being neurodivergent are important for some of us to draw attention to for people to understand needs and not ‘go on’ about! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had eye rolls or tuts in the supermarket (or other places for that matter!) because my neurodivergent son is having a meltdown in the aisle! It’s important for people to have their voices heard for any reason! Happy to listen to your problems, as they are important too!!

Scirocco · 01/06/2024 13:48

BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 01/06/2024 13:47

Robins can be bastards too.

And dolphins. Dolphins are horrible. Everyone thinks they're nice, but they're really not.

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