Umechan

joined 11 months ago
[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 1 points 3 weeks ago

It's hard to say as I suspect I may have had it most of my life, but I knew I had a problem when I developed insomnia and would wake up at least 3-5 times a night. I was chronically exhausted, and at my worst points I would feel dizzy and struggle to read. I didn't recover until I got diagnosed and spent 18 months on CPAP.

 

Here's the article incase someone actually wants to read about this boring man.

[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Sure, but that interpretation would make the game woke and political.

[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 11 points 3 months ago (4 children)

I don't think the Japanese abbreviation sounds so cool when you know that "asa-kuri" could also be interpreted as "morning chestnut".

[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 42 points 3 months ago (1 children)

If he really respected the troops he'd kneel down and drink that hero's piss. Just another fake patriot.

[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 4 points 3 months ago

Exactly. The kind of people you're talking about claim that persecution towards Christians was predicted in the Bible while still complaining about their perceived but nonexistent persecution.

[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 23 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I don't know yet. I'll be living in London, and since it's a very international city there are jobs there that use Japanese. There's an employment agency for Japanese people that also helps former English teachers in Japan find work.

In the meantime there's some pervert on UpWork who wants me to translate futanari porn.

[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 14 points 3 months ago (2 children)

There are many things that I'll miss, but I know things wouldn't work out long-term there. I'm now 40 and have issues with fatigue due to a sleep disorder that went undiagnosed for years, so my chances of getting out of English teaching weren't great. Even if I could, I'm not sure if I could handle the stress and long working hours they have at most Japanese companies.

 

I'm moving back home to the UK after living in Japan for 11 years. I noticed a westerner at the boarding gate with his feet up on the seats opposite him. I thought that was incredibly rude, especially as he had his shoes, which Japanese people normally remove when putting their feet on something people sit on, but I didn't dwell on it.

After boarding the plane, he walked past my seat, and I noticed he was carrying the book "The Real Anthony Fauci". I wasn't familiar with the book, and although I think there are things Fauci deserves to be criticized for, it just screamed conspiratorial chud. I decided to wait until I had WiFi access and could Google the book before passing judgement, and it turned out some people don't deserve the benefit of the doubt.

[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 5 points 6 months ago

Have you ever talked to a doctor about it? One to two hours is quite extreme, and would probably be classified as a sleep disorder.

I've had problems getting to sleep most of my life, but it generally took me around 30 minutes most nights. I eventually developed really bad insomnia in my mid-30s and got diagnosed with sleep apnea a few years ago. My poor sleep was possibly causing spikes of cortisol during the day that made it difficult for me to get to sleep.

[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 13 points 6 months ago

I'm surprised they didn't take offense at the label "black tea" and claim that it's anti-white erasure by the woke mob.

[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 0 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Oh, so now the woke left are going to claim that futanari porn is queer?

 

The labels have the character's name followed by 受 (uke), which means being the receptive or passive partner, or in BL slang means the bottom. Most underrated organizational system ever by the way. Please show this to anyone who claims that "unwoke" Japan doesn't "shoehorn queerness into everything".

[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 35 points 6 months ago

It really is depressing how eternally relevant this meme format is.

[–] Umechan@hexbear.net 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I'm surprised they're not blaming millennials for this.

 

I'm 40 and therefore ancient in terms of internet years, but although I'm British (but one who was born to a Celt and an Southeast Asian born in a British colony, so don't judge me) I really don't remember how Ireland was viewed when I was younger. I didn't have much awareness of current events until I was at least 10, and the Good Friday agreement was signed when I was 15, so I always view the worst of the conflict as something that was before my time.

I know there was a whole stereotype about Irish terrorists, but was that ever used by politicians and/or media figures to prolong the conflict? Are there any verifiable examples of this such as articles or videos?

 
 
 

I like to sing eurodance classics, and most of them omit the rap verses. I've always been grateful that they do, because I'm scared it'll be cringe and sound like I have zero flow.

 

I saw some people on Reddit discussing whether someone was being orientalist, and I agreed they were simply by using the phrase "zen-like concentration". I'm not offended by them using this term, I just find it stupid. "Zen-like" has absolutely no meaning, but gives an air of eastern spirituality and mysticism. I personally think you should only be able to use that phrase if you can give a detailed and verifiable explanation about the differences between zen-like concentration, huayan-like concentration, mahasthabir nikaya-like concentration, and chan-like concentration, as well as recognize that the last one is exactly the same as zen.

And why is it only ever "zen-like"? I'm sure everyone would find it strange if Asians suddenly started to use the terms "seventh day adventism-like" or "independent fundamentalist baptist-like" to refer to the elements of American culture they find exotic.

 

I discovered what appears to be the only bar in my current country of residence that specializes in Peruvian pisco in December 2022. At first I went just to try a pisco sour, which I've long been interested in. After getting the chance to revisit it over the holidays, I experimented with different varieties and ways of serving it, and realized a short tonic is my favorite way to drink it without masking its natural flavor.

Previously, I mainly enjoyed cocktails and didn't have any particular favorite spirit, so this is all very new to me. Should I be taking every opportunity I can to inform people of my fondness for pisco and how my refined tastes are beyond the comprehension of the plebs who enjoy lesser drinks like beer, wine, or vodka? Just how far should I go? Am I now required to be a dick to Chileans and go out of my way to remind them that their pisco is shit, an opinion that I certainly have come to after extensive research and experimentation to form my own judgement, and am absolutely not parroting from opinionated reply guys? Are there any gender studies scholars who can help me with this?

 

My textbook got really woke on me all of a sudden.

 
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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by Umechan@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net
 

I used to think human rights were unconditional, but then someone told me that Palestinians are actually homophobic, so as any rational person capable of critical thinking and nuanced thought would do, I abandoned all of my values and pivoted to support for apartheid.

They made an excellent point, namely that I should support the murder and displacement of homophobes, which is why I propose the following.

Every queer person in North America will come together and form a milita. I'll assume George Soros will pay for everything. For your first mission, you'll take over the state of Florida. I have it on good authority from Conservatives that the US military has gone woke, so I expect them to cooperate with you.

To any Floridians reading this, you have 24 hours to leave before you are crushed under the high heels of the Pink Army. You brought this on yourself by voting for Ron Desantis. Do not resist. Bigots deserve bombs. Anyone who is opposed to this is a homophobe who supports Hamas and is literally worse than Hitler.

QUEER PEOPLE HAVE A RIGHT TO DEFEND THEMSELVES!

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