Dating And Relationships

NothinnXpreVails comments on Apr 13, 2018:

I’m not scared of anything.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

You have clearly not encountered a hoop snake.

This is a true story.

iamjc comments on Apr 13, 2018:

Even to this day I guess for some, the Civil War did not have the right outcome. I am not a history expert by any means but it seems that according to Ken Burns's Civil War documentary that at first the war was about states rights (for the Confederates) and about preserving the union (for the ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

The Ken Burns documentary was heavily based on Shelby Foote's three volume history of the Civil War.

This is a true story.

crazycurlz comments on Apr 13, 2018:

A true hero in every sense of the word. Lincoln started out as a sharp, shrewd, cutthroat lawyer, by his own admission, using the same underhanded tactics others used to win his court battles. Something happened to him early on before presidency, before the debates with Douglas and he grew into the ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

Crazy, my travels have led me to his feet on the National Mall twice. Quite an experience.

It's Friday the 13. AAhhgggg!!! Who's superstitious?

Palindromeman comments on Apr 13, 2018:

Darn, that was a disappointment. No ghostly sightings, no bumps in the night. Not even a machete wielding maniac intent on killing nubile teenagers. Nada. I'm a ghost free zone, apparently. Although I once pissed off a Canadian friend - who is an engineer and about the most rational person I know...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

@scurry As I always say, no one got hurt and there was no property damage, so that's all good.

What's everyone doing for Tommy Jefferson's birthday today?

SallyInStitches comments on Apr 13, 2018:

After sleeping most of yesterday after out patient surgery, I roasted boneless skinless chicken breasts wirh garlic, onion & black pepper, diced that up & mixed with celery & fresh green beans that had been blanched, & a ground mustard, olive oil, & fresh lemon juice "vinegrette" for lunch today.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

Copy that.

Isle of Dogs.

vcg1234 comments on Apr 13, 2018:

I am going this weekend. I’ve also been eagerly waiting for it. Should I see it twice in a row just in case? I don’t want to feel disappointed. I pick up Fantastic Mr Fox from the library every few months. It isn’t an intentional pattern. I just get the itch to see it again. It pops in my ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

Oh, the disappointment thing. That was probably just me. But I continue to think Isle of Dogs is a dense film; two viewings at a minimum. Both to properly get the story (a lot of flashbacks) and the sheer level of detail involved. Also, because this is a Wes Anderson gig, it's an ensemble performance - but Bryan Cranston grounds the film. He brings the Walter White to the character of Chief. It verges on Shakespearean.

Isle of Dogs.

vcg1234 comments on Apr 13, 2018:

I am going this weekend. I’ve also been eagerly waiting for it. Should I see it twice in a row just in case? I don’t want to feel disappointed. I pick up Fantastic Mr Fox from the library every few months. It isn’t an intentional pattern. I just get the itch to see it again. It pops in my ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

And, yeah, Fantastic Mr Fox is great. In my current Wes Anderson binge, I need to see it back to back with Isle of Dogs.

Isle of Dogs.

vcg1234 comments on Apr 13, 2018:

I am going this weekend. I’ve also been eagerly waiting for it. Should I see it twice in a row just in case? I don’t want to feel disappointed. I pick up Fantastic Mr Fox from the library every few months. It isn’t an intentional pattern. I just get the itch to see it again. It pops in my ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

I look forward to your thoughts!

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Silver1wun comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Anti-vaxers, as I understand them, perhaps incorrectly, are people who make personal choices to accept or reject something; within their bodily sovereignty rights. I have no problem with that, though in more cases than not, I'd disagree with their belief. In no way, should anyone be forced to ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

@Silver1wun Free thought? Yeah, young whipper snapper, I remember that. Come down and have a root beer with me and I'll tell you about the good old days. I don't even know what actual discourse looks like any more.

Now level 7 yea! Actually don't care, but I am the guy that wears atheist t shirts whenever I go to ...

SallyInStitches comments on Apr 3, 2018:

Congrats. Does this mean you get points to spend, new spells, & extra dice to your dice pool? ?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

@SallyInStitches Well, the cleric is worshipping some made up deity, so it is not that much of a stretch. (Except, of course, a cleric gets spells each day.)

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Silver1wun comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Anti-vaxers, as I understand them, perhaps incorrectly, are people who make personal choices to accept or reject something; within their bodily sovereignty rights. I have no problem with that, though in more cases than not, I'd disagree with their belief. In no way, should anyone be forced to ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

@crazycurlz Well, I didn't really expect it to be the goat f*ck that it turned into, but we are all free thinkers so I think in the end it kind of worked out. Kind of.

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crazycurlz comments on Apr 12, 2018:

With the training of a nurse, fortunately, we don't consider it confrontation but, rather, education. I don't miss an opportunity to educate. They have the right to make their own decisions but they should be aware/informed of how their decisions potentially impact the lives of their community. Nice...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

@crazycurlz Still funny, though, so snaps for that.

Now level 7 yea! Actually don't care, but I am the guy that wears atheist t shirts whenever I go to ...

SallyInStitches comments on Apr 3, 2018:

Congrats. Does this mean you get points to spend, new spells, & extra dice to your dice pool? ?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

Ah, I see you understand the dark magicks behind a dice pool...

Now level 7 yea! Actually don't care, but I am the guy that wears atheist t shirts whenever I go to ...

JenVRichardson comments on Apr 3, 2018:

We get t-shirts?! ?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

I want jetpacks!

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ReadyforaChange comments on Apr 3, 2018:

I don't understand how so many people have so many points. Don't you guys work?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 13, 2018:

I generally spend my days on the sidewalk outside of a fast food chain store where I get free wi-fi. So, you know, living the dream.

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Ktcyan comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I tend to stay out of it because I know there are very serious potential side effects to vaccines including brain damage, coma, lowered conscienceness etc... from some childhood vaccines. Parents aren't told of this ahead of time and I think that's wrong. They should be informed of the risks no ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

@scurry Copy that. Big time suckage. I once dealt with a woman whose son was injured by mercury which was used as a preservative in a vaccine. Tragic. Millions of children in developing countries live because of these vaccines. Hers was injured for life. I felt so bad for her. But it is a numbers game.

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crazycurlz comments on Apr 12, 2018:

With the training of a nurse, fortunately, we don't consider it confrontation but, rather, education. I don't miss an opportunity to educate. They have the right to make their own decisions but they should be aware/informed of how their decisions potentially impact the lives of their community. Nice...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

@crazycurlz You is clever!

What is your response when people threaten you with religious punishments? (i.e. Hell/Jahannam)

Donna comments on Sep 29, 2017:

THe Church came calling here the other night. Asked if they could come in. I laughed. I said "You, want to come inside of MY house? Ok, this should be interesting." I led them to my table. There were 3 of them. They asked if I believed that the bible was the inerrant word of God, and I reminded ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

They know where you live now...

Are you following people and what do you get out of it?

Palindromeman comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Agreed. I don't want the internet echo chamber. Sure, I might think someone is a complete moron, but I'd rather hear a dissenting view than just the same old monotony of agreement.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

@girlwithsmiles Copy that.

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AzVixen52 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I just keep away from them and their disease-prone rug rats. I hate kids anyway, but the ones without shots are the worst. I bet the same people vaccinate their animals, but not their kids. Oy vey

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

Copy that. I spent 15 months travelling around the world last year/this year. I never got sick once. I was an absolute champion. Then I crashed with a friend in Melbourne for a few weeks. He had his 8 year old for the weekend. I got a chest infection so bad it partially collapsed my right lung. Ugh. Kids. Walking disease vectors. Also highly objectionable, but no one ever accused me of being clucky :-)

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Stephanie99 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I'm an adjunct college professor. I found out that a full professor showed that anti vaccination movie vaxxed to his organic chemistry class and had them write an assignment on it. I couldn't believe it and think that he should be fired. I reported him to the chair of the department. He was head of ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

Hells yes. Herd/community immunity is key.

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crazycurlz comments on Apr 12, 2018:

With the training of a nurse, fortunately, we don't consider it confrontation but, rather, education. I don't miss an opportunity to educate. They have the right to make their own decisions but they should be aware/informed of how their decisions potentially impact the lives of their community. Nice...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

Good one, crazy. It's that balance between individual decisions and societal impacts, that's what is important when it comes to vaccines.

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SkotlandSkye comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I promote anti-vaxx propaganda only because I think the world could use a good plague....7.5 Billion humans is about 7 Billion too many....

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnHmUk_J6xQ

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Ktcyan comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I tend to stay out of it because I know there are very serious potential side effects to vaccines including brain damage, coma, lowered conscienceness etc... from some childhood vaccines. Parents aren't told of this ahead of time and I think that's wrong. They should be informed of the risks no ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

@scurry Yeah, I know. Autism and vaccines are widely associated (although I'm not sure how hard the data is on that). But I keep going back to herd immunity. Which is where the Spock analogy comes in. The herd needs to come first.

What have any of you used as a spiritual outlet

Louie406 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

A friend and I meet every Sunday for coffee. We have decided it is our church. We debrief each other on our week and where we are on our personal growth. It's one of the best parts of my week.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

@Louie406 Also, most days end with a "Y", so that's also something to keep an eye on.

Getting over someone

Palindromeman comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Ugh. It's never easy. Vodka helps, but that's really just a temporary measure. Like others here, I'd suggest pulling back and regrouping. I have recently reacquired the moon. It was a thing for me and the former love of my life. I couldn't see it without thinking about her. And now, it's mine ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

@DominicShaull Exactly!

What have any of you used as a spiritual outlet

Louie406 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

A friend and I meet every Sunday for coffee. We have decided it is our church. We debrief each other on our week and where we are on our personal growth. It's one of the best parts of my week.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

@Louie406 Good enough. Just don't worship the Sky Fairy.

What have any of you used as a spiritual outlet

pthomas59 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Nature, pure and simple. Painting while listening to Native American Flute music. It's really quite fantastic.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

@pthomas59 Well, a mental one, but you know what I mean :-)

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birdingnut comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I agree with them, to a point. Although some vaccinations are necessary, I read in old medical journals I accessed through google before the medical society knew to block their documents from being searched, that autism was unknown before vaccination and it was widely discussed by the then current ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

Right . An issue about vaccinations has been the use of mercury as a preservative. The thing is, it's the only way to get multi shot vax safely into developing countries. There is a (vague) connection with autism. But vaccinated kids get a better shot at living than those who are not. It's a numbers game.

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rogeralyn comments on Apr 12, 2018:

So are we to assume you are Pro vaccination then?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

Ummm, yes. Just yes.

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KKGator comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I would have to drop them. I can't deal with people like that. They put other people at risk based on faulty information. And LMFAO again at "christ in a sidecar"!!!

Palindromeman replies on Apr 12, 2018:

Thanks. Christ is really enjoying his sidecar!

What have any of you used as a spiritual outlet

pthomas59 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Nature, pure and simple. Painting while listening to Native American Flute music. It's really quite fantastic.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

@pthomas59 And that, right there, is what I am talking about!

What have any of you used as a spiritual outlet

Palindromeman comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I'm tempted to say a toilet. That's it, I give in to temptation. A toilet.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

Also, driving really really fast.

What have any of you used as a spiritual outlet

MartinG comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Moments in the dark. Long drives really do wonders. Hugs and cuddles, spooning. Coffee on the porch in the mornings.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

Do you like pina coladas? Or getting caught in the rain?

What have any of you used as a spiritual outlet

Louie406 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

A friend and I meet every Sunday for coffee. We have decided it is our church. We debrief each other on our week and where we are on our personal growth. It's one of the best parts of my week.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

And yet you opt for Sundays. Habit (so to speak) or convenience?

What have any of you used as a spiritual outlet

pthomas59 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Nature, pure and simple. Painting while listening to Native American Flute music. It's really quite fantastic.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

But are you naked at the time?

What happens after death?

kenriley comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I don't care what anybody says, I'm coming back.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

@Mike007 He ain't coming back. I think he is over it.

What happens after death?

RyanJ96 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I'm pretty sure it's whatever it was like before you were born. Which is nothing.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

But, by that rationale, a child born tomorrow will have no regard for you or me. And, possibly, that is how it should be...

What happens after death?

Palindromeman comments on Apr 11, 2018:

It's the greatest unknown, isn't it? I don't believe in cosmic justice or any such stuff. Which dials up the significance of doing the right thing to people while you are alive. I will say, though, that I loved the film A Ghost Story - seriously, dude, it made me cry: ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

@GizmoAmbivert :-)

Your Influence

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

That's a tough one. Obviously, my kids (who are all adults now), and I'd like to think I have some influence over the tribe my brother and I have collected over the years. We inherited from my parents the habit of taking in strays. Not officially, but in other ways. And yes, I try to make sure my ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

I wonder if my life would have been different if I had kids. A purely rhetorical question now, and I think I did the right thing in not having them. But it does make me wonder, sometimes.

What happens after death?

kenriley comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I don't care what anybody says, I'm coming back.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

Like Jason Vorhees?

Understanding vegans

Palindromeman comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I do not understand.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

@Katrik Okay, got it.

Any indie music lovers?

babsy comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Sufjan Stevens?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

@babsy I've only seen them live once, and they put on a good show.

Getting over someone

Palindromeman comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Ugh. It's never easy. Vodka helps, but that's really just a temporary measure. Like others here, I'd suggest pulling back and regrouping. I have recently reacquired the moon. It was a thing for me and the former love of my life. I couldn't see it without thinking about her. And now, it's mine ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

@GilesD No, really. The Moon. We could be in two different places but we could look at the moon. A mutual reference point.

Any indie music lovers?

babsy comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Sufjan Stevens?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

@babsy You got me - yes, I love TMBG. And they so much more than a "joke band". Some really clever songwriting there. Oh, and yes, I get your reference to I Palindrome I :-) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gW513E8_6I

Understanding vegans

Palindromeman comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I do not understand.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

@Katrik The essential ideology which is veganism. Explain that to me as if I were a child.

Any indie music lovers?

babsy comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Sufjan Stevens?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 11, 2018:

@Shahi I love the Suf!

What are your thoughts on online dating?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

It hasn't worked for me. Maybe I'm just too old and ugly, lol.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 10, 2018:

Nah, it's your devastating good looks that keeps the chicks away. Just like mine do...

You may have noted my dashing photo on this website - specifically, my T-shirt which says: READ.

RobAnybody comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I live in Toowoomba. Where do you get the shirts?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 10, 2018:

Readings bookshop in Melbourne. A great, great bookshop. Indie, as you would expect.

You may have noted my dashing photo on this website - specifically, my T-shirt which says: READ.

HippieGrandma comments on Apr 9, 2018:

I did notice your shirt and I like it. About 15 years ago I was visiting my friend Robbin in upstate NY. We met as teenagers when I spent summers up there. When I visit we always go to the town of Woodstock to walk around and soak up the nostalgia. After 9/11 there was a common t-shirt that had an...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 10, 2018:

Great story! Lordy - a mouthy T-shirt gets comments and an open carry AR-15 gets Second Amendment applause. There's trouble in River City - starts with T, rhymes with G and it stands for guns :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI_Oe-jtgdI

My favourite Elvis Costello song - Veronica.

crazycurlz comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Hahaha LOVE VERONICA! And Alison and My aim is true and watching the detectives and...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

@crazycurlz One of my favourite characters is Alison. She's new here. Someone mentions to her "my aim is true" and she just doesn't get it.

You may have noted my dashing photo on this website - specifically, my T-shirt which says: READ.

SamKerry comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Good shirt. Obviously, that guy read it and resisted the urge to think for himself. :D

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

Copy that!

You may have noted my dashing photo on this website - specifically, my T-shirt which says: READ.

evergreen comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Great shirt. And fascinating that it stirs some of those that choose to be offended or angry with it's ideas. At least you know they can read those three words !

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

Indeed. It appears that people's illusions need little provocation (if it's even that) to be offended or threatened. I mean, seriously, it's just a T-shirt - if that threatens you, there is something really wrong with you.

You may have noted my dashing photo on this website - specifically, my T-shirt which says: READ.

Kenny_M comments on Apr 9, 2018:

I haven't had any overt negativity yet when wearing my "sunday best" shirt. It's a mantis with his arms crossed and it says "atheist" underneath. If anything, I just have to explain it to some people.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

You are just not trying. As Yoda would say - try, you must.

You may have noted my dashing photo on this website - specifically, my T-shirt which says: READ.

Akfishlady comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Somewhere in our recent political division it is an insult to be educated, to think for yourself or be challenged on your beliefs. Certainly for those who think education is elitists your shirt will offend.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

@Donna_I I know! Set it in a dystopian future where a family dynasty has taken hold of the kingdom. Hmmm, maybe that's just nightly news...

You may have noted my dashing photo on this website - specifically, my T-shirt which says: READ.

Akfishlady comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Somewhere in our recent political division it is an insult to be educated, to think for yourself or be challenged on your beliefs. Certainly for those who think education is elitists your shirt will offend.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

And, besides, shirts are a form of terrorism which must be quashed :-)

You may have noted my dashing photo on this website - specifically, my T-shirt which says: READ.

stinkeye_a comments on Apr 9, 2018:

I got a taste of this when I posted fairly intellectual, literate original poetry to a public site. Some people loved it, and told me privately. Some people hated it, and told me publicly, rudely, aggressively. Many people don't like to be "made to feel" stupid. They get defensive if their ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

Ugh. People. Repeat after me - "mary had a little lamb..."

You may have noted my dashing photo on this website - specifically, my T-shirt which says: READ.

kenriley comments on Apr 9, 2018:

I like your shirt.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

Thank you! I increasingly think of it as a "f*ck you" shirt. Which was not my intention. But that's how it is playing out.

You may have noted my dashing photo on this website - specifically, my T-shirt which says: READ.

Akfishlady comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Somewhere in our recent political division it is an insult to be educated, to think for yourself or be challenged on your beliefs. Certainly for those who think education is elitists your shirt will offend.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

Yeah, because Donald Trump has all the answers. Oh, wait...

What would you date a gamer? Why or why not

Palindromeman comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Computer gamer? No. Board gamer? Yes.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

@Ksha There you go! That is CAH in a nutshell!

How is it that religion is such an incredibly divisive concept?

RPardoe comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Agreeing with the tribalism comments below, but it is interesting to consider what is it about religion to seems to ramp up the tribalism compared to say a disagreement in science. I believe the trouble stems from religion's declaration that it is the "one truth". But with so many religions, ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

@RPardoe I'm sticking with the Great Holy Duck. Which is also delicious in an orange sauce.

Is sports useful?

SamKerry comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Definitely *very* useful. Ignore the machismo, improper aggressiveness, fanaticism, cheating, racism, sexism, bullying and other **non-sports** behaviour. I do emphasise **non-sports** behaviours. These behaviours occur outside of sports. Is it correct to hate sports because you don't approve of ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

@stinkeye_a As 10CC so eloquently put it, I don't like cricket; no no, I love it. Also motor sports. I just can't play sports for toffee. And the social aspect of team sports makes my flesh crawl.

What is the one creature, snake, spider, rodent, bat, etc, that creeps you out the most?

Palindromeman comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Spiders, dude. That is what shoes were invented for. Crush them out of existence.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

@Redbud A neighbour once splatted a big huntsman spider with a shoe; she misjudged the blow and it exploded in her face. She never really got past that...

What is the one creature, snake, spider, rodent, bat, etc, that creeps you out the most?

Palindromeman comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Spiders, dude. That is what shoes were invented for. Crush them out of existence.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

@FinchiMcQ Excellent. My ex and I developed a code. It involved saying in a certain tone "come over here" - which was code for the fact there was a big assed huntsman spider on the wall behind the other one. And then the shoe would come out...

What is the first thing you are attracted to in a man or woman?

BeeHappy comments on Apr 9, 2018:

The physical is all we have to go on initially and the smile IMO is the most telling. Now once he opens his mouth and talks that's another thing. He should be kind/caring, smart, witty is a plus, upbeat (no grumps), playful is a plus, and then chemistry. The physical is last because a plain man can ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

@BeeHappy I agree once the conversation begins then the game is afoot, as Sherlock would say. Smart and witty is essential. I don't mind grumps if it's pulled off with a suitably black sense of humour. So, yes, personality goes a long way - this time to quote Jules from Pulp Fiction :-)

One of my favourite 90s songs - Joey by Concrete Blonde.

HippieGrandma comments on Apr 9, 2018:

I loved Concrete Blonde! Wish I had seen them live back in tue day. You lucky pup!

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

The best thing? They were the support act for Andy Prieboy (who had split from Wall of Voodoo by that time). In another Wall of Voodoo connection, I got to see Stan Ridgway live in Sydney a couple of years ago. He rocked.

What would you date a gamer? Why or why not

Palindromeman comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Computer gamer? No. Board gamer? Yes.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

@Ksha There are also some great card games. Cards Against Humanity is hilarious to play with a group of people.

What would you date a gamer? Why or why not

Palindromeman comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Computer gamer? No. Board gamer? Yes.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

@memorylikeasieve Oh, my dear, you have no idea how many board games I have...

What is the first thing you are attracted to in a man or woman?

BeeHappy comments on Apr 9, 2018:

The physical is all we have to go on initially and the smile IMO is the most telling. Now once he opens his mouth and talks that's another thing. He should be kind/caring, smart, witty is a plus, upbeat (no grumps), playful is a plus, and then chemistry. The physical is last because a plain man can ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

Umm. quite a laundry list there... :-)

Is sports useful?

SamKerry comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Definitely *very* useful. Ignore the machismo, improper aggressiveness, fanaticism, cheating, racism, sexism, bullying and other **non-sports** behaviour. I do emphasise **non-sports** behaviours. These behaviours occur outside of sports. Is it correct to hate sports because you don't approve of ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

Really? I mean, really? Yours is a very different experience to mine of sport.

What is the one creature, snake, spider, rodent, bat, etc, that creeps you out the most?

stinkeye_a comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Zero legs: cool Four legs: good Six legs: fine Eight legs: NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

We can ill afford another Klendathu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ts1DB6hFcQ

Follow up to "A Major Milestone" post.

crappyburglar comments on Apr 8, 2018:

You would have no interest in going out with me, given. I would have no interest in going out with you. You don't understand a compliment when it offered to you. He thought you were pretty from your photo, and then was pleasantly surprised when you are even prettier than he imagined. You get ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

@citronella My personal Jesus is a hard drinking, knife fighting ex tradesman from Nazareth. So he can hold his own in a sidecar with a six pack of beer.

How is it that religion is such an incredibly divisive concept?

NeilHorner comments on Apr 9, 2018:

I think humans have an innate sense of wonder. We have a need for meaning and magic. All the religions were made long before we had the slightest clue about what was really going on in the universe. Religion gives us answers to the questions that nag at the thoughtful among us - why are we here? ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

That's probably why we, as a species, flock to fireworks. That innate sense of wonder. Or is that an insane sense of wonder? Because it all needs to make sense. Or something like that. I'm going to order some takeaway and just be over here...

How is it that religion is such an incredibly divisive concept?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Becuase humanity sucks, always has, and l see nothing to lead me to believe that it is not going to suck in the future. :)

Palindromeman replies on Apr 9, 2018:

Quite right.

Follow up to "A Major Milestone" post.

A2Jennifer comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Common advice is that unless there is a major dealbreaker from the first date, you should go on a second date. That being said, I would consider groping a major dealbreaker.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

Groping? Word. That is a red line, right there.

Follow up to "A Major Milestone" post.

crappyburglar comments on Apr 8, 2018:

You would have no interest in going out with me, given. I would have no interest in going out with you. You don't understand a compliment when it offered to you. He thought you were pretty from your photo, and then was pleasantly surprised when you are even prettier than he imagined. You get ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

@evestrat You'll see me use that all the time, but it ain't copyrighted so pleased go ahead. I like to think of Jesus in a sidecar with the wind in his hair and downing his third pale ale. Because, you know, he's not driving so that is responsible alcohol consumption.

Follow up to "A Major Milestone" post.

crappyburglar comments on Apr 8, 2018:

You would have no interest in going out with me, given. I would have no interest in going out with you. You don't understand a compliment when it offered to you. He thought you were pretty from your photo, and then was pleasantly surprised when you are even prettier than he imagined. You get ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

@citronella Christ in a sidecar, adult men - you know, actual fully matured men (they exist, work with me on this) - do not enter any kind of social interaction like that. Blow him out of the airlock.

Follow up to "A Major Milestone" post.

seaspot_run comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Nope. Nopeity Nope Nope Noping Nopitudes of Nope.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

I'm guessing you have run out of nopes to give...

Follow up to "A Major Milestone" post.

evestrat comments on Apr 8, 2018:

If a person said that to me on the first date, I would have made some kind of snarky-ass comment, then probably proceeded to leave them in the middle of the date ... I ain't got time for that kind of bull-shit. And, we are all adults -- people have been around the dating scene long enough to ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

Copy that, evestrat.

Follow up to "A Major Milestone" post.

arca2027 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I wouldn’t read too much into his comments. Dating is hard, communicating effectively is harder, and affairs of the heart are the hardest of all. Despite the popular notion, first impressions and gut instincts are not the best predictors. I always look for the good and the best.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

You think? The copping a feel is not exactly heart warming...

What moral code do you follow now that you are non-religious?

BuddyBoy comments on Nov 17, 2017:

I pretty much follow Buddhist philosophies however I do not believe in reincarnation. If you do good things you get good things in return. I just try and be the best person I can be. There is to much hate in the world so I believe in being a compassionate and loving human being. To me it's not ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

@JosephMullaney By that rationale, scarcity is absolutely smashing it. Time to start turning out the lights?

What moral code do you follow now that you are non-religious?

resserts comments on Nov 1, 2017:

I spent a little while just now thinking about how to answer this, going back and forth between formal moral codes like humanism and stoicism and contemplating the value in Buddhist philosophy and the LaVeyan Satanism code of conduct. But, realistically, I've never looked to any structured ethics ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

That about wraps the whole thing up.

Is drinking beer with tomato juice a regional thing?

Palindromeman comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Christ in a sidecar, that is one of the strangest things I've ever heard!

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

@KKGator Yep, it's a Palindromeman original. Also incredibly funny, when you imagine it.

Is drinking beer with tomato juice a regional thing?

Endora comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Sounds kinda icky to me.. but I'll try almost anything once...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

Well, maybe twice - the second time to apologise.

Is drinking beer with tomato juice a regional thing?

Donna_I comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I have run into several gentlemen here in Iowa that drink beer that way or with V8.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

What a waste of perfectly good beer...

Is drinking beer with tomato juice a regional thing?

girlwithsmiles comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Woah, I'd have them seperately. I'm intregued now. Never heard of this in the UK or Australia :)

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

Although I will admit I love going to Adelaide (yes, someone actually likes going to Adelaide) and asking for my Coopers beer to be rolled. One of those regional affectations, but I like it.

Hello everyone.

Plainjane comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Hello there! I'm from around there. I live in central Texas now, but am from the Paris and Clarksville areas of Texas. You can't swing a dead cat there without hitting a church. It's difficult to be atheist or even agnostic there.I feel for ya.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

@SheThatB Well, if you ever come to visit, I'll show you around. We have quite a bit to see :-)

Hello everyone.

Plainjane comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Hello there! I'm from around there. I live in central Texas now, but am from the Paris and Clarksville areas of Texas. You can't swing a dead cat there without hitting a church. It's difficult to be atheist or even agnostic there.I feel for ya.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

I keep saying - come to Australia! You can swing a dead cat here without hitting a church!

What is you favorite Beatles song?

HippieGrandma comments on Apr 7, 2018:

Norwegian Wood. Don't know why.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

Awww, c'mon, you know why - it's so damned sad and beautiful.

Generation Z - what do you think of them?

Marz comments on Apr 7, 2018:

The generation marching for their own safety in schools? Yeah, I see a bright future ahead.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

The future's so bright (I gotta wear shades): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65YIlwxBuvM

My favourite Elvis Costello song - Veronica.

kmaz comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I can't really claim to be that knowledgeable about Elvis Costello, but some years ago I decided I was going to hear some more of his music. One song I heard stood out. The name of the tune was "So Like Candy". I listened a few more times and decided: - I really liked it. - I was guessing it ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

Yeah, Elvis Costello is flexible in his work. He can be fun (Everyday I Write the Book), and he can be savage.

My favourite Elvis Costello song - Veronica.

kmaz comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I can't really claim to be that knowledgeable about Elvis Costello, but some years ago I decided I was going to hear some more of his music. One song I heard stood out. The name of the tune was "So Like Candy". I listened a few more times and decided: - I really liked it. - I was guessing it ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

Yeah, Elvis Costello is flexible in his work. He can be fun (Everyday I Write the Book), and he can be savage.

Does anyone on here have really religous friends?

bradholland10 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Yes I live in southern ky and almost everyone I know is a conservative Christian I feel like if I voice my opinion that I would in constant turmoil and having to defend my thoughts and beliefs or lack of belief it gets me so frustrated and angry

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

Ugh. That is a tough gig. Not sure what to suggest - getting out of Dodge City would seem a reasonable prospect, but I figure you have reasons to stay.

New here and very curious how everyone crossed the line so to speak to your current level of belief ...

Palindromeman comments on Apr 7, 2018:

Christ in a sidecar, that is quite a journey. My bona fides? First, I'm Australian. We generally don't do the churchy thing. Just putting that out there. I never really got religion. I spent a year at university going to church each Sunday (Catholic, only to please my mother). It was a year of...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 8, 2018:

@Stargazer13 You are welcome, Stargazer13! Because, let's face it, if you lose your sense of humour, then it really is a grim proposition. You have to laugh. And, yeah, I suppose it should have been spooky not feeling anything. Except it just wasn't there, and I wasn't going to manufacture it. No, I wasn't looking for a burning bush or the baby Jesus descending from on high (although that would have completely freaked me out). But, you know, just a nudge? Just a little something? Too much to ask. So, yeah, the inner is what propels us.

My brother and I went to AACon this past weekend and got to meet Cicil from cognitive dissonance, ...

Palindromeman comments on Apr 7, 2018:

I apologise, but I do need to ask. What do you mean by "leaving religion"? This is a completely foreign concept to me. Do you mean "I am leaving the deity with which I matured?". Or "I am leaving the religion that my family continues to believe in"? Or something else? I only ask because I ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 7, 2018:

@StephanieM Okay, got it. Thanks for the clarification.

Whats on your mind when having sex?

SallyInStitches comments on Apr 7, 2018:

Alternates betweeen executing my devious & sensual plan to have my partner make certain sounds/statements during a rousing bout of slap & tickle and enjoying the sensations of being on the recieving end of my partner's equally well thought out plan...& trying to remember to use my words & not chi ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 7, 2018:

@SallyInStitches True dat. My favourite conversations these days are with complete strangers. There's no backstory, no "how are you doing". Just clear blue skies. Don't get me wrong, I like a good shag as much as the next man or woman, but that deeper connection? That is gold. And, maybe by dire circumstance and fateful cock-up I'll have that opportunity for a physical hook up again. But I'd rather an earthy conversation and a glass of good wine.

Whats on your mind when having sex?

SallyInStitches comments on Apr 7, 2018:

Alternates betweeen executing my devious & sensual plan to have my partner make certain sounds/statements during a rousing bout of slap & tickle and enjoying the sensations of being on the recieving end of my partner's equally well thought out plan...& trying to remember to use my words & not chi ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 7, 2018:

@SallyInStitches I am so out of practice it is not funny. I know the whole "it's like riding a bike, you never forget" thing but I tend to think that's bullshit. The longer you are out of circulation, the easier it is to stay out of circulation.

Whats on your mind when having sex?

Anemynous comments on Apr 7, 2018:

A mass of baby spiders.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 7, 2018:

Thanks for that mental image. I'm off to have a brandy and read some Proust to try to forget it.

Whats on your mind when having sex?

SallyInStitches comments on Apr 7, 2018:

Alternates betweeen executing my devious & sensual plan to have my partner make certain sounds/statements during a rousing bout of slap & tickle and enjoying the sensations of being on the recieving end of my partner's equally well thought out plan...& trying to remember to use my words & not chi ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 7, 2018:

@SallyInStitches Yep, that is clearly where I went wrong. Well, a part of it, anyway. I must keep cherry popsicles in mind for future reference.

Whats on your mind when having sex?

stevenrhughes73 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

Stocks bonds and mutual funds.... did I leave the oven on... oh shit I forgot to turn the washer on... Mary had a little lamb... she’s been going for hours I’m tired... if the sky was purple would we have purple haze... if cats barked like dogs would that be awesome is she done yet... I’m ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 7, 2018:

Now that is a montage I am going to use!!!