figjam

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Why is Lemmy so US-centric? The largest instances are in Europe, aren't they? So why does it have to be US news trolling as if it were Reddit? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] figjam@midwest.social 33 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I assume its because people love watching train wrecks.

I 🖤 LaTeX in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[–] figjam@midwest.social 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I love this meme because there are people who are very devoted to one or the other. And then there is the venn diagram overlap...

Seeing this question asked is sort of sad. Did this become a less common experience? What killed it? in c/justpost@lemmy.world

[–] figjam@midwest.social 12 points 1 week ago

I'm older than 40 I didn't go to these parties in high school because I was a nerd. I definitely went to and hosted parties like this in my college years. It was basically, invite everyone you know and then those people would bring their friends. Bring booze and snacks.Great way to meet new people.

Self-Described Fascist Begs for Donations After Claiming Viral Debate Got Him Fired in c/leopardsatemyface@lemmy.world

[–] figjam@midwest.social 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Believe it or not, Social Security

CPU and memory upgraded today in c/main@midwest.social

[–] figjam@midwest.social 4 points 1 week ago

Thank you for all you do.

It always seems to match their personalities at least in c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world

[–] figjam@midwest.social 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Our house is princesses for the girls and weapons for the boys.

How did each of the gods die, and what did we get from them? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] figjam@midwest.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

Bast is still alive.

What was that thing you got really good at, and how good are you? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] figjam@midwest.social 13 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

All I know is that I don't know nothin.

Canada finally reveals the results of its universal basic income experiment in c/canada@lemmy.ca

[–] figjam@midwest.social 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh no! Won't someone think about the highest earners! #clutchpearls

Red States, Defying Reality, Are Reclassifying Gas as a “Green” Fuel in c/news@lemmy.world

[–] figjam@midwest.social 1 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

This is old though. Hollow world has been a thing since the 70s at least.

Making your bed is, at best, a performative waste of time... in c/unpopularopinion@lemmy.world

[–] figjam@midwest.social 35 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

I have cats, if I don't pull up the covers then I get to sleep with tiny grains of cat litter.

How can I start getting familiar with the plants, trees and animals around where I live? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[–] figjam@midwest.social 3 points 3 weeks ago

Go out and talk to them. Ask about their xylem and barks. Dig up some grubs and ask them about their cars extended warranty.