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[–] Muffi@programming.dev 92 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

The related stories are just as funny/tragic:

[–] QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works 22 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] smeenz@lemmy.nz 19 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (2 children)

And he couldn't even remember them, so he glanced around the room and came up with person, woman, man, camera, TV.

[–] piranhaconda@mander.xyz 8 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

And... recalling the words later on in the test... is part of the test. Uh oh

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[–] AnitaAmandaHuginskis@lemmy.world 93 points 6 days ago (22 children)

I do not drink alcohol. The day this guy stops talking I will go to the supermarket and buy a bottle of Champagne and drink it alone.

My wife and I have a bottle of champagne that was a wedding gift. The day it happens is the day we uncork the bottle.

[–] Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 19 points 6 days ago (2 children)

There are better tasting options. A nice cognac, perhaps.

[–] Tja@programming.dev 8 points 6 days ago

Strawberry shake, even better. Or a mango lassi.

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[–] oppy1984@lemdro.id 12 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Alcohol triggers two medical conditions I have so I to don't drink anymore. After 6 years without a drop of alcohol, trust me you're better off not having it, just buy some fireworks or something.

[–] Flickerby@lemmy.zip 23 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I would but gunpowder exacerbates my acid reflux

[–] oppy1984@lemdro.id 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Gluten free gunpowder, a bit more expensive but worth it once in a while when you want to treat yourself.

[–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 6 days ago

Real gunpowder is gluten free

You're thinking of the knockoff brand glunpowder

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 9 points 6 days ago

That's why you have to light the fireworks before eating them. They undergo a chemical reaction when lit and are not longer gunpowder after a few seconds.

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[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 10 points 6 days ago (2 children)

If you don't drink, can I recommend basically anything but champagne? Its not good tasting, get a sweet wine or something else instead.

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[–] Aeao@lemmy.world 45 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Okay so this is the second time he’s done that right?

He’s confused a dementia test for an IQ test… twice…

Is that not a sign he might have dementia or something? He should at least remember us making fun of him for it the first time right?

This is an honest question btw. Am I’m missing something? It’s happened twice now?

[–] Jarix@lemmy.world 24 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I mean it could just mean he has incredibly low IQ, maybe?

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 11 points 6 days ago
[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 9 points 6 days ago

They could also be lying to him what the test really is because he would refuse a dementia test otherwise.

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[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 36 points 6 days ago

My Dad passed away from from dementia, and he was deep into it before the tests finally officially confirmed it. Literally EVERYONE around him absolutely knew it, but so much of the test had to do with numbers - telling time, adding numbers, etc. - that he did deceptively good on it. He never had a problem with numbers, right up to the end. He had been a Mathmatics major in college, and was hard-wired for numbers. Even dementia couldn't disturb that. I saw a 60 minutes piece on Tony Bennett, and he was exactly the same way with music.

So just because you pass the test, doesn't mean you aren't already showing strong symptoms of dementia. I've never taken the test, and neither has my mother. You only take it when someone suggests that it's a good idea because you've been showing symptoms. Of Trump is taking it, it's probably because those around him are becoming alarmed at his behavior.

[–] SlippiHUD@lemmy.world 40 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I really think AOC should take him up on this offer and demand it's broadcast live.

[–] IronBird@lemmy.world 40 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

a live telacast of everyone in congress doing dementia screenings would be fantastic imo

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 32 points 6 days ago

Doctor: Draw a clock.

Trump: sweating profusely

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 35 points 6 days ago

Just another stupid story to distract from the Epstein files.

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 40 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Aww bless him, that's just what his people told him the test was for. He doesn't know any better.

😂

😭

[–] deathbird@mander.xyz 18 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Is this consistent misunderstanding of his more indicative of his IQ or his dementia?

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[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 31 points 6 days ago

Again? 🤦

[–] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 15 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Remember the halcyon days when this would have automatically been assumed to be an Onion article? I remember...

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[–] lorski@sopuli.xyz 14 points 6 days ago

💯he has dementia.

[–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago

Mildly amusing dystopia

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