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theabortionator
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Yeah I know there were some rant threads over the years grinds my gears and whatever. I don't think any of them were that happening to dig up. I probably made one of them honestly. Whatever.

I figured if we could rant somewhere we'd be more docile creatures in the rest of the forums.
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Mingg
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My boyfriend’s best friend told my friends basically that he was going to propose around Christmas time. They didn’t tell me this at the time. They just said to look nice and get my nails done - per the best friend. So I kind of had my suspicions. But I have since found out the best friend did tell them that he was going to propose around Christmas.

Christmas comes and goes without a proposal. I talked to my friends who are just shocked. So I told my boyfriend today about what his friend told mine. He said he has never said that to his best friend. And “if “ that were to ever happen it wouldn’t be any time soon. Mind you… he’s been talking about what kind of wedding he would want and talking about how long my last name would be if I hyphenated it. He also got me a super sweet soulmate necklace for Christmas. So yeah, nothing suggesting he was so against getting married/engaged. So his very harsh response is really upsetting.

Now I’m upset with his friend for putting that idea into my head when clearly my boyfriend wasn’t planning that at all. And also feel super rejected by my boyfriend for not even having considered it. We’ve been together 2.5 years and aren’t getting any younger.

Idk why he would even tell my friends that? Like why make that up? I am so confused and hurt. I got my hopes up. It wasn’t my boyfriends fault necessarily but his reaction did not help in the slightest.
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SteezyYeeter
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MinggNow I’m upset with his friend for putting that idea into my head when clearly my boyfriend wasn’t planning that at all. And also feel super rejected by my boyfriend for not even having considered it. We’ve been together 2.5 years and aren’t getting any younger.

i'd be careful, you should know whether or not you want to marry someone after 2 years and then do it. otherwise i can only see regret down the path.
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Mingg
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SteezyYeeteri'd be careful, you should know whether or not you want to marry someone after 2 years and then do it. otherwise i can only see regret down the path.


Yeah. He was with his ex for 12 years and says he was gonna propose. To be fair they were in high school when they started dating. So a high school to college to adulthood relationship should be longer but I’m not waiting 12 years. We’re adults with established careers and we want kids. So yeah, not getting any younger for that stuff. I don’t want to “waste” my time if it’s not going to go anywhere. That said I love him a lot so if it takes a little bit longer obviously I’m not gonna end things but we really need to get on the same page because I’m not gonna let him string me along.
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partyandBS
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MinggMy boyfriend’s best friend told my friends basically that he was going to propose around Christmas time. They didn’t tell me this at the time. They just said to look nice and get my nails done - per the best friend. So I kind of had my suspicions. But I have since found out the best friend did tell them that he was going to propose around Christmas.

Christmas comes and goes without a proposal. I talked to my friends who are just shocked. So I told my boyfriend today about what his friend told mine. He said he has never said that to his best friend. And “if “ that were to ever happen it wouldn’t be any time soon. Mind you… he’s been talking about what kind of wedding he would want and talking about how long my last name would be if I hyphenated it. He also got me a super sweet soulmate necklace for Christmas. So yeah, nothing suggesting he was so against getting married/engaged. So his very harsh response is really upsetting.

Now I’m upset with his friend for putting that idea into my head when clearly my boyfriend wasn’t planning that at all. And also feel super rejected by my boyfriend for not even having considered it. We’ve been together 2.5 years and aren’t getting any younger.

Idk why he would even tell my friends that? Like why make that up? I am so confused and hurt. I got my hopes up. It wasn’t my boyfriends fault necessarily but his reaction did not help in the slightest.


i dont want to get your hopes up and be wrong but what if that was the plan, something didnt work out and now you’re asking so hes playing it off so you can still be surprised. would he ask your dad for permission to take your hand in marriage first?? if so you could tell dad hey i really thought this was going to happen and it didn’t. do you know anything about this?
a year ago
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ModMommy
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Boyfriend is watching far right news from Australia wtf
a year ago
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Casey
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MinggMy boyfriend’s best friend told my friends basically that he was going to propose around Christmas time. They didn’t tell me this at the time. They just said to look nice and get my nails done - per the best friend. So I kind of had my suspicions. But I have since found out the best friend did tell them that he was going to propose around Christmas.

Christmas comes and goes without a proposal. I talked to my friends who are just shocked. So I told my boyfriend today about what his friend told mine. He said he has never said that to his best friend. And “if “ that were to ever happen it wouldn’t be any time soon. Mind you… he’s been talking about what kind of wedding he would want and talking about how long my last name would be if I hyphenated it. He also got me a super sweet soulmate necklace for Christmas. So yeah, nothing suggesting he was so against getting married/engaged. So his very harsh response is really upsetting.

Now I’m upset with his friend for putting that idea into my head when clearly my boyfriend wasn’t planning that at all. And also feel super rejected by my boyfriend for not even having considered it. We’ve been together 2.5 years and aren’t getting any younger.

Idk why he would even tell my friends that? Like why make that up? I am so confused and hurt. I got my hopes up. It wasn’t my boyfriends fault necessarily but his reaction did not help in the slightest.


Maybe he loves you but is paralyzed with indecision about how to buy a ring, how to set it up, what to say etc. It can be hard if a man doesn’t have a friend sibling etc to feel confident in these decisions even if he would.
a year ago
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Non_State_Actor
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ModMommyBoyfriend is watching far right news from Australia wtf

Next up... podcasts about the triumphs of the Rhodesian Special Forces.
a year ago
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profa_212
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Non_State_ActorNext up... podcasts about the triumphs of the Rhodesian Special Forces.


There's no apartheid in a fox hole bru
a year ago
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Casey
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ModMommyBoyfriend is watching far right news from Australia wtf


“What? You said you wouldn’t be home til later! No babe I swear I was watching hardcore porn how did this get on here??”
a year ago
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r00kie
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ModMommyBoyfriend is watching far right news from Australia wtf


Gotta remember Australia is upside down, so really it’s far left news.
a year ago
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Dlonetti
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SteezyYeeteri'd be careful, you should know whether or not you want to marry someone after 2 years and then do it. otherwise i can only see regret down the path.


Arent you like 15
a year ago
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SteezyYeeter
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DlonettiArent you like 15

im right though lol
a year ago
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CatdickBojangles
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WoFlowznah i’m just not applying to as many colleges now cause my parents are making me pay for my own college apps. Amazes me that they make 300k a year and want me to pay for my college apps and most of my college. You’d think they don’t want me to be in debt but they’re only concerned about having money for my sisters soccer and a second or third home to retire too


Life is gunna kick your ass if you don’t get rid of that entitled attitude you have.
a year ago
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TowRopes
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WoFlowznah i’m just not applying to as many colleges now cause my parents are making me pay for my own college apps. Amazes me that they make 300k a year and want me to pay for my college apps and most of my college. You’d think they don’t want me to be in debt but they’re only concerned about having money for my sisters soccer and a second or third home to retire too


buddy you're so fucked when you get to the real world.
a year ago
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cyphers
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WoFlowznah i’m just not applying to as many colleges now cause my parents are making me pay for my own college apps.


what the fuck? i totally get parents who make you pay your way through college but forcing your hs student to decide between $70 and another chance for admission seems like a good way to have them end up at a safety school
a year ago
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Mingg
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CaseyMaybe he loves you but is paralyzed with indecision about how to buy a ring, how to set it up, what to say etc. It can be hard if a man doesn’t have a friend sibling etc to feel confident in these decisions even if he would.


True. It’s just disappointing because for the last 2 months my expectations have been so much higher based on what his best friend was saying. Like from what my friends told me, this friend said my bf had a plan and he was going to do it. But from talking to my bf that was NEVER the case. So for the last 2 months I thought we were much farther along in our relationship than we really are. Were are not on the same page anymore and now have to figure out how to get back on the same page, if we even can. All because his friend let me to think something was coming.

I can’t even be mad at my boyfriend. This is all on his friend and me for buying into it and getting my hopes up. I just don’t know how to dial back my expectations because for the last 2 months I’ve been thinking about getting engaged, moving in, etc. and we’re not even there yet. I have to take a step back to get to where he is or he has to take a step forward and thats not easy. This was all totally avoidable if his friend didn’t tell my friends a proposal was coming at Christmas.
a year ago
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Lenny-
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CoolChillGuy420another femur fracture involving a kid :(

How did he fracture it?
a year ago
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ModMommy
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MinggTrue. It’s just disappointing because for the last 2 months my expectations have been so much higher based on what his best friend was saying. Like from what my friends told me, this friend said my bf had a plan and he was going to do it. But from talking to my bf that was NEVER the case. So for the last 2 months I thought we were much farther along in our relationship than we really are. Were are not on the same page anymore and now have to figure out how to get back on the same page, if we even can. All because his friend let me to think something was coming.

I can’t even be mad at my boyfriend. This is all on his friend and me for buying into it and getting my hopes up. I just don’t know how to dial back my expectations because for the last 2 months I’ve been thinking about getting engaged, moving in, etc. and we’re not even there yet. I have to take a step back to get to where he is or he has to take a step forward and thats not easy. This was all totally avoidable if his friend didn’t tell my friends a proposal was coming at Christmas.


Does he only want to move in when you’re engaged? What if you were to sit down and talk about expectations, in a non pressuring way, to see where you guys are, what you both want. Like, when do you expect to be engaged? What does the the next two years look like?
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profa_212
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MinggTrue. It’s just disappointing because for the last 2 months my expectations have been so much higher based on what his best friend was saying. Like from what my friends told me, this friend said my bf had a plan and he was going to do it. But from talking to my bf that was NEVER the case. So for the last 2 months I thought we were much farther along in our relationship than we really are. Were are not on the same page anymore and now have to figure out how to get back on the same page, if we even can. All because his friend let me to think something was coming.

I can’t even be mad at my boyfriend. This is all on his friend and me for buying into it and getting my hopes up. I just don’t know how to dial back my expectations because for the last 2 months I’ve been thinking about getting engaged, moving in, etc. and we’re not even there yet. I have to take a step back to get to where he is or he has to take a step forward and thats not easy. This was all totally avoidable if his friend didn’t tell my friends a proposal was coming at Christmas.

I feel like it is entirely possible that he was planning to propose, but possibly couldn't find the right moment or something changed his plan where he couldn't do it anymore. Wanting it to still be a surprise and probably pissed at his buddy for telling you he is saying that he never told him that.


Idk Just a possibility.
ModMommyDoes he only want to move in when you’re engaged? What if you were to sit down and talk about expectations, in a non pressuring way, to see where you guys are, what you both want. Like, when do you expect to be engaged? What does the the next two years look like?


For real. Sounds like some fun talks would be really helpful in this scenario to quiet both of your minds.
a year ago
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Mingg
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ModMommyDoes he only want to move in when you’re engaged? What if you were to sit down and talk about expectations, in a non pressuring way, to see where you guys are, what you both want. Like, when do you expect to be engaged? What does the the next two years look like?


Thats the plan for this weekend! It’ll be a fun conversation for sure. Hopefully productive and we get back on the same page
a year ago
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GayWolf420
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Lenny-How did he fracture it?

Skier vs tree. Luckily imagery confirmed no pelvis or femur though. Still a super fucked call
a year ago
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OregonDead
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CoolChillGuy420Skier vs tree. Luckily imagery confirmed no pelvis or femur though. Still a super fucked call


trees be lurking out there ready to jump you. be careful mang
a year ago
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GayWolf420
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OregonDeadtrees be lurking out there ready to jump you. be careful mang

yeah Colorado Low Tide is a different level of gnarly. At least low tide in skiing in UT is full of die-hards who can handle their shit and don't backseat-bandit everything.

**This post was edited on Jan 4th 2024 at 7:26:50pm
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GayWolf420
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i love how theres one person in my works group chat that is still fuming about some Slow Skiing signs being moved without his knowledge and that they're "my signs".......Could it be that they got deployed on the hill? Nevermind all the other crazy shit going on lately like ALS being called regularly and people smashing into trees....
a year ago
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cyphers
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just tore apart my whole fucking house looking for my sled key. thing must have phased out of existence after my last ride. now i have the pleasure of hauling 500lbs of dead weight onto a trailer and paying whatever ungodly sum the dealership charges to get a replacement key. ADD brain stays costing me money in new and interesting ways
a year ago
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Non_State_Actor
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cyphersjust tore apart my whole fucking house looking for my sled key. thing must have phased out of existence after my last ride. now i have the pleasure of hauling 500lbs of dead weight onto a trailer and paying whatever ungodly sum the dealership charges to get a replacement key. ADD brain stays costing me money in new and interesting ways

Did you check all your jacket pockets or whatever garment you might have worn when putting the sled away?
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cyphers
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Non_State_ActorDid you check all your jacket pockets or whatever garment you might have worn when putting the sled away?


yeah man. every jacket/pants pocket, hoodie pouch, gear bag. at least i know it made it home with me because i pulled it off the trailer when i got back
a year ago
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Non_State_Actor
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cyphersyeah man. every jacket/pants pocket, hoodie pouch, gear bag. at least i know it made it home with me because i pulled it off the trailer when i got back

Hanging on a nail in the shed or wherever you store it? Sucks man, I do this shit all the time, usually with tools or some piece of work related material.
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Lonely
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I've been to Sugarbush twice. The first time a member of my group tore their acl on the first day, cutting things short.

Was just back there this week. Can you guess what happened? On the first day of riding a member of our group tore their acl, cutting the trip short.
a year ago
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OregonDead
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LonelyI've been to Sugarbush twice. The first time a member of my group tore their acl on the first day, cutting things short.

Was just back there this week. Can you guess what happened? On the first day of riding a member of our group tore their acl, cutting the trip short.


let me guess, they were riding two skis with those bindings that are supposed to release
a year ago
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cyphers
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Non_State_ActorHanging on a nail in the shed or wherever you store it? Sucks man, I do this shit all the time, usually with tools or some piece of work related material.


idk man just did an all hands search with my roommates and i’m convinced that shit grew legs and bailed. tomorrow morning might suck but hopefully i can at least get some laps in before dark
a year ago
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Casey
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MinggTrue. It’s just disappointing because for the last 2 months my expectations have been so much higher based on what his best friend was saying. Like from what my friends told me, this friend said my bf had a plan and he was going to do it. But from talking to my bf that was NEVER the case. So for the last 2 months I thought we were much farther along in our relationship than we really are. Were are not on the same page anymore and now have to figure out how to get back on the same page, if we even can. All because his friend let me to think something was coming.

I can’t even be mad at my boyfriend. This is all on his friend and me for buying into it and getting my hopes up. I just don’t know how to dial back my expectations because for the last 2 months I’ve been thinking about getting engaged, moving in, etc. and we’re not even there yet. I have to take a step back to get to where he is or he has to take a step forward and thats not easy. This was all totally avoidable if his friend didn’t tell my friends a proposal was coming at Christmas.


Friend sounds toxic, maybe he wants you to break up. If you’re going to get married you gotta be able to trust your partner with all of your worst feelings insecurities etc. It only gets harder from here when you pick a partner it will never last if either of
you are relying on 3rd party back channels for communication you need to have absolute transparency and absolute trust or you shouldn’t get engaged.
a year ago
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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Remember that if u are inconvenienced that it is always a personal attack on you and that everybody is conspiring against you
a year ago
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tutipups
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737 max's whole side just blew out 12 hours after boeing asked the faa for exemptions lmao
a year ago
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HypeBeast
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Can't stand people who make indirect probing questions into your finances when you buy or do something "expensive". The kinda questions that are clearly coming from an area of "well if you had money to do that, why couldn't you do this or help out with this". Piss off, it's none of your business. If you want a handout, ask for it directly and quit trying to guilt trip me into doing something.
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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tutipups737 max's whole side just blew out 12 hours after boeing asked the faa for exemptions lmao


jesus christ what the fuck is Boeing doing?
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tutipups
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BigPurpleSkiSuitjesus christ what the fuck is Boeing doing?


idk man but its not good

a year ago
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SlushSeason
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Not exactly the whole side...
The "plug" that blew out isn't structural (apart from keeping air in the plane). Still a very bad look for boeing though
tutipups737 max's whole side just blew out 12 hours after boeing asked the faa for exemptions lmao
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tutipups
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SlushSeasonNot exactly the whole side...
The "plug" that blew out isn't structural (apart from keeping air in the plane). Still a very bad look for boeing though

meant to say that but felt like if i said plug people wouldnt have gotten what i was saying. I do have to agree that saying " the whole side" was exagerating tho
a year ago
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ReturnToMonkey
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BigPurpleSkiSuitjesus christ what the fuck is Boeing doing?

McDonnell Douglas*
a year ago
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armchair_skier
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tutipupsidk man but its not good



Boeing when they need to build a plane for the military so they can kill one billion million people vs Boeing building a plane for passengers
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cyphers
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BigPurpleSkiSuitjesus christ what the fuck is Boeing doing?


the AEs who got their degrees on zoom are just starting to enter the workforce
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partyandBS
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tutipupsidk man but its not good



was that a test flight?? could you imagine sitting in that seat scared shitless until you emergency landed?! and they paid extra for the legroom 😆
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SlushSeason
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From the news i read, it sounds like the seat was empty
partyandBSwas that a test flight?? could you imagine sitting in that seat scared shitless until you emergency landed?! and they paid extra for the legroom 😆
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partyandBS
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SlushSeasonFrom the news i read, it sounds like the seat was empty


in stronger economic times, someone would have spent the extra money but they didn’t. bidens economy saves lives
a year ago
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SlushSeason
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Poor little Alaska air couldn't afford their maintenance bill because people aren't buying enough upgrades!
Thanks Obiden
partyandBSin stronger economic times, someone would have spent the extra money but they didn’t. bidens economy saves lives
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Non_State_Actor
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partyandBSin stronger economic times, someone would have spent the extra money but they didn’t. bidens economy saves lives


I don't believe that's the exit row if that's what you're inferring?
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partyandBS
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Non_State_ActorI don't believe that's the exit row if that's what you're inferring?


ohhh i totally thought it was an exit row. i assumed that would be the only part to just rip out like that but i guess not.
a year ago
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SlushSeason
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Dogs don't fucking belong on airplanes
No, your dog is not "working"
No, you are not entitled to a free 2nd seat for your "therapy" dog
You want to travel with your two shithounds? Well you can fucking drive
The entitlement of young american dog owners is insufferable
a year ago
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Celery
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They're the worst, I'm severely allergic to dogs and it can make long flights a living hell for me
SlushSeasonDogs don't fucking belong on airplanes
No, your dog is not "working"
No, you are not entitled to a free 2nd seat for your "therapy" dog
You want to travel with your two shithounds? Well you can fucking drive
The entitlement of young american dog owners is insufferable
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