Recent content by Nerdygamer89

Because most of the plots are allegories for an individual "finding themselves" or otherwise becoming an adult. Teenage years are typically the time to do such things, particularly in Asian cultures.

The "Public's Interest" be damned. At the end of the day it's up to the individual to decide what toxic substances to pump into their body (this coming from a guy who drinks and smokes). I think alcohol AND tobacco should be advertised assuming the proper health warnings are in place during the...

I used to. Nowdays cops are really quite nice to me once they realize I work security. Not the same job/level of expertise by ANY means, but I suppose it's a "brothers in arms" kind of thing in a manner of speaking.

In my experience the vast majority of women like nice guys once they get out of that high school rebellious phase. However, there is an important distinction to make between "nice guy" and "guy who is nice in a misguided attempt to get laid." Women do not like the latter and they'll see right...

Yet another good reason to run a keystroke encrypter.

A properly aimed punch to the throat is better. If he can't breathe, he can't fight. You might kill the guy but it's better than getting killed yourself.

I particularly like the fact that almost EVERY SINGLE THREAD in both off-topic and religion/politics is about Osama and for extra fun, every thread that isn't about Osama is about the royal wedding. Really, folks? We know about this stuff, there's no need to discuss it 5000 different ways for a...

A quick note about tribals being overdone: popular things are popular because people like them. There will always be a small fringe group doing it for "recognition" or some such thing, but by and large things are popular because they simply appeal to a lot of people, myself included in this...

Hey all. I'm considering getting a full sleeve tribal tattoo very similar to this: http://www.checkoutmyink.com/tattoos/caliboy951/front-17 I'm fully aware of the fact that I'll be forced to wear long sleeve shirts at my job and any future jobs, but I don't really have a problem with that...

This feels appropriate.

All of those things except for hugging (bro hug is perfectly acceptable) obviously handshaking, and perhaps kiss on the cheek in some cultures. If I tried for whatever reason to "cuddle" with one of my male friends, they'd kick my ass and vice versa.

But see, as far as anyone knows the events in Rankin were not a concerted effort, rather a "series of coincidences" and I'll bet that's what the police will say if there is a lawsuit. It's not about what you say happened, it's about what you can prove in a court of law.

PCP would be my guess. http://www.detox-narconon.org/pcp-effects.html

I would just stay out of the way. There is no quicker way to lose friends, in my experience, than by giving relationship advice. Even if they want your help this is just something they have to figure out on their own. If you interfere, one or both parties may end up resenting it in the future.

No offense, but that girl sounds completely unprepared for the realities of an adult relationship. She seems terrified of intimacy, unable to voice her concerns in a rational way face to face with the guy, and frankly seems pretty neurotic what with the whole "don't talk to me except on X days"...