Flummoxed

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[–] Flummoxed 3 points 2 months ago

Yeah! I love that!!

[–] Flummoxed 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I get it: I have been called a "Debbie Downer" for spitting facts and trivia after a joke... I'm sorry, I thought it was interesting, sorry they didn't. I think some people just have a different relationship with learning and knowledge. They seem to find it a negative grind, and that sucks. At least to me.

I am always delighted to get both a laugh and some knowledge. I remember when you first discussed owls' eating habits and water consumption, but getting a refresher is great. I don't understand people who get mad about reposts, unless they are hideously egregious. Furthermore, there are always new people, like you say, who haven't had the pleasure of learning about it the first time.

Keep up the great work, anon! It is always a pleasure when you come across my feed. I hope to contribute more to the community as I can. It is really hard to get out of the habit of lurking.

[–] Flummoxed 3 points 2 months ago

We cannot eliminate it: we can only learn how to best live with it. Completely denying the primate part of ourselves only makes it more likely to lash out in ways we don't want it to, and it can be kind and loving and good if properly cared for. I completely get where you are coming from, and for a long time I tried to deny the primal part of myself, but I just got sick.

I guess what I am trying to say is that if we want to live with conflict, lust, and overcoming terrible odds, trying to eliminate the primate within us isn't going to accomplish that.

[–] Flummoxed 4 points 2 months ago

Just like the primate you are, always jumping the gun!

But, yes, so much in the world today can be understood as our technological ability outstripping evolution. Our brains will look at a picture and feel the same feeling as if it was actually there. It is actually kind of amazing there isn't more insanity around when you think about it.

[–] Flummoxed 4 points 2 months ago (3 children)

And they wonder why the American colonists told them to fuck off...

[–] Flummoxed 5 points 2 months ago

While about Algerian Berbers, this article was a good jumping off point for me to learn more about this.

[–] Flummoxed 5 points 2 months ago (3 children)

You are the best, anon. Thank you for always educating me!

[–] Flummoxed 11 points 2 months ago

What an adorable little gremlin! I love his style!

[–] Flummoxed 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's a really good Sam Jack! It's like you figured out the magic spell that makes him and can do it on command. This one does seem to have more of the energy of the work I saw you do before SJ, so I think that is what you mean by stylized? It's still a faithful rendition of the original, but it has more of its own personality. His shirt is where I see it the most. Thanks for posting; I hope people with actual artistic skill can give you actual feedback.

[–] Flummoxed 18 points 2 months ago

Advanced "If I fits, I sits"

[–] Flummoxed 15 points 2 months ago (2 children)

There is deep wisdom in those eyes... and it tells him there is not enough food in his bowl!

[–] Flummoxed 16 points 2 months ago

Thank you for sharing. I always really appreciate learning more about your life, because it has been so different from mine. Thank you also for your contributions to lemmy in general.

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