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As someone who doesn't care about wrestling....at all...I can somewhat appreciate why a lot of people are fixated on the "fake"ness of pro wrestling. Not to say that the behavior of John Stossel (and others) was appropriate, but I wanted to add a little outside perspective
I've learned a lot more about the wrestling world in the last few years (mostly from Robert & co), so now I can now more clearly understand many of the concerns around the sport, but in previous times I didn't.
I think the confusion comes down to a combination of kayfabe and the fact that it is "fake" (in some ways). From the perspective of an outsider, the whole wrestling world is so bizarre that it kinda melts the real issues together with the artificial ones, particularly since kayfabe is a known thing. It turns the sport into this confusing, impenetrable cloud of truth/unreality that makes it a lot harder to grasp the actual problems going on, particularly as a disinterested third party.
I'm having trouble finding a good metaphor for it... But the whole spectacle is so overwhelmingly weird that it overshadows everything else. I couldn't really even understand what people were getting out of it, so grasping more nuanced details about it was kinda off the table.
I think "on the outside" there's a perception that the whole act is more staged than it really is. I remember being told as a kid that even the blood was just stagecraft, and no one was really getting hurt. I was aware of the steroid issue, but I didn't realize it was more or less being forced on the performers. I'm aware my understanding wasn't universal, but i know I wasn't the only person with this perception either.
Take all of this together, and it's pretty easy to get fixated on the fact that the sport is "fake".... It's just hard to wrap your head around the actual issues at play when so much of it is cloaked in half-truths and showmanship.... And it's just weird overall lol
All that being said, I think a journalist or a politician should take the time to actually understand something before opening their idiot mouths about it, so I'm not making excuses for them either, just explaining what I think the "it's fake" fixation exists.

Hello everyone, sorry for my bad English. Now I’m in difficult times in my life when I don’t know what to do. Here is my story me 23M and my girlfriend Jane 19F having a 2 years relationship. We meet back to school 4 years ago and we were good friends since. 2 years ago I invited her for a date and things come out in good way. First year of relationship was very great we never had any serious problem. First problem came when my brother Chris found himself a girlfriend Amanda, later I found out Jane had conflict with Amanda’s brother. Jane hated my brothers girlfriend Amanda because she can’t greets to her (to me same) and atc. but what can I do if Amanda is stupid? I said it to my brother Chris to talk to Amanda but it didn’t help. Then Jane said that Amanda is using my brother, yes I talked to my brother about that but he have to find it out. Then came the second problem, Jane (it was not her fault) had problem with her sister Lisa. Who was the main problem of everything? Her mother Melisa said me and Jane because I’m using her (I don’t know how), her mother also declared Jane is ruining her life (with no reason, everytime before she said that, she will not go to her promotion, also she will move somewhere else from house and divorce because everyone is destroying her-and it was just one dumb problem). Then I had birthday and also was invated my brothers girlfriend Amanda and from that reason Jane didn’t wanted to came to my birthday and then it is also my fault because Jane don’t want to see Amanda. Then at november 2022 my father said bad things to her 2 times, I discused it with my father do never say something like that to her. I talked about that also with Jane. Jane was to our house 3 times and troubles didn’t came back with my father. At new year also problem came, Jane got into conflict with her mother with some little thing also about her sister Lisa, who was again the bad one? Jane (who didn’t do anything wrong) and me (who wasnt been there) so again bad thing were said by her mother that I’m just using and destroying Jane. But question is how? 1,5 year went by and we didn’t had normal conflict between me and Jane, I was messeging with her everyday, every free time I had I was with her, we went out I paid, when she was ill I cared and was with her, when she get into conflict with her mother and cried I wiped away her tears, I never cheated or talked to other girls. So how the thing come out? Her mother messeged me to come help with Jane because she is crying hard, I just wondered me, The bad one? Who is “destroying” her. I love Jane more that anything I came that night but it hurt a lot. In january Jane starter to blame me because I planned that we could build house near my parents because we didn’t have to buy space, in summer she agreed now it was problem, I said okay we can think about something different so we can be both happy, it was also problem that I wanted after school work in our family shop and she wanted to move somewhere else from here, she said why I don’t want any other option, I said okay we can discuss out something. In end of February her mother get also in conflict now with her husband (because he drunk with his friend), she felt at night with car. I thought if her mother hates me some much maybe if I help her and she will hopefully change, so I went with Jane to find her and we found her, she was greatful. I thought now thing will get right. I started to help Jane’s sister with things in school so she will also stop to hate me without reason. One day I was driving with Jane’s mother and she asked me why Jane don’t want to go to my home. I said because Jane hates my brothers gf Amanda and my father, only my mother not. One week later after this conversation Jane started to act strange. I found out Jane is writing with other male friends. To one of them she wrote how much I’m destroying her and that my family hate her because she said true about my brothers girlfriend Amanda (she didn’t said anything), I found this out when I was with Jane, it destroyed me I couldn’t say anything to her. Only thing was in my head, why me? When I’m giving her everything. Then about one week later Jane get into conflict with her mother, because her mother claimed my mother is talking shits about her family. And how? because her mother’s friend is not talking that much to Jane’s mother and for sure my mother said something bad about Jane’s family. But no evidence, no examples what my mother said just claims. Jane’s mother started care about Jane (before everything was Jane’s fault in her life, she hated Jane so much) and started to talk shit about how bad my mother is and how much my family want to destroy Jane’s family. I didn’t knew anything at that time about that. In April I had difficult times I had lot of at university. I wrote with Jane everyday, sometimes I was with her, yes I was not so happy like before because I was extremely exhausted and tired from university. Then from that Jane got angry and said that I’m scum I don’t talk to her that much and because of my family and I didn’t trust her because first time I said I don’t believe my mother could say anything bad about her family because she always loved Jane. Jane said my mother is just acting fake and she likes Amanda. Jane said she need time I gave her I also was at her graduation and she invited me out, we also went out, messaged daily. One week ago Jane started me for no reason ignore. Next day I wrote her if she want to go out she said we will discuss, at first day nothing and next day also I wrote if she don’t want just say and don’t ignore me. Then she wrote that I blame her for everything and she is not ignoring me but thinking about that. I wrote 2 days thinking it is not real just write simple yes or no. She wrote yes she will ignore me. And here I am. I’m destroyed mentally, I don’t know what to do I would like just to die. I wrote to her I didn’t blame her for anything all I wanted is just to be with her. I love her so much I also had everything planned to move where Jane will be next year. What to do please help I gave her everything what I could, why they all hate me so much?

For one semester, as a math major
University of Edinburgh: better academics, can visit other European countries nearby?
National Taiwan University: better nightlife, more fun?, not as gloomy weather
Cost and language aren’t issues, any advice would be appreciated

First time mom here, with my newborn asleep on my chest at home in my bed, just like I wanted.
It all began at 9 am yesterday and this being my first, I assumed it was just mild cramping getting ready for the due date. But I started timing anyway to ease my stress. Around 11 I noticed they were escalating to contractions and contacted my midwife, not thinking it was an emergency, I didn't call the on call line. At noon I called the on call line and told my midwife about the situation. She said to let them know when contractions were x,y,z. So I texted SO that he should probably head home to start prepping because I couldn't stand to put dishes away without the contractions going haywire. Around 2 the midwives arrived because things escalated quickly. They agreed that the baby was on it's way.
After a solid half hour of pushing with much success the midwife asked to pop the bag which was still intact. There was so much "water"! But the baby regressed a bit so we basically had to start all over again. After two more hours of mostly unsuccessful pushing, I was exhausted and not keeping anything down because of the nausea. We discussed a hospital transfer and out of frustration, as well as a strong desire for a saline drip I chose that option.
As everyone rushed around prepping for the transfer my little one pushed her way out bit by bit until we were all thinking if we transferred I would have her in the car. So I pushed with everything I had, about 10 minutes later, and many "backslides" the head finally came out, followed in another push by the baby. The relief upon hearing the baby scream was unfathomable.
She made it, and with all the pushing and waiting, no tears. She was hungry and latched as soon as she had enough cord to reach my chest. She is sticking to her regular sleep wake schedule she had in the womb and is healthy.
I'm really glad we didn't transfer because the time right now would be so much more stressful! Even her furry big brother is in the bed with us cuddling away. We did it. We had a successful home birth and I couldn't be more impressed that my baby came into this world how she wanted to, I just had to threaten her with a hospital transfer and boom she jumped back in the game with me.

Hi everyone!
I'm a geophysics student and I noticed my university only requires 2 physics courses. I'm sure the other geo requirements are more specialized, but I am concerned about the lack of other structly physics courses, especially since these are the same requirements for the geology major as well (physics wise). Should I take extra physics courses? (if so, suggestions?) Or minor in physics? I have had professors (including one I look up to greatly) suggest I do higher level physics as well.
(Context: my goal career is planetary geophysics or something related)

I was okay with being lonely for the longest time, but it feels like my life is a little incomplete if that makes sense. Everything else has slotted into place but I don’t have anyone to chat with. I have tried for years to connect with people and each attempt has been fruitless. People seem to like casting blame on here (about intention etc). I don’t have the energy to complain that much. I want this to remain upbeat! I am looking for someone to talk with daily. Obviously, we all have various obligations, but I really want that kind of dynamic you know? I drifted away from most of my friends when we all moved away for university. Now I am back, it would be lovely to meet decent people who I share interests with. It would be equally nice to meet people from northern England who I could meet with.
Reading – I absolutely love reading and talking to people about books and literature (of any kind). Just bought a decent stack of books in the sales. Would be nice to meet someone who would be down to do a joint-reading type of thing. Does that have a term? Buying and reading the same book simultaneously.
Videogames – I honestly play a bit of everything. Massively into RPGs and story-driven games. Have a soft spot for vintage games and older consoles too (been playing my PS2 as of late). Have been looking for a dragon flight friend as of late. PC is my main console, but I sometimes play on my switch.
If I sound like a decent chat, please DM me. Would preferably like to switch to something like discord later down the line. Happy to exchange pics.

Because he can’t do anything without his lackeys. So hard to pass unconstitutional legislation when you don't have the legislature on the end of your leash.

I was okay with being lonely for the longest time, but it feels like my life is a little incomplete if that makes sense. Everything else has slotted into place but I don’t have anyone to chat with. I have tried for years to connect with people and each attempt has been fruitless. People seem to like casting blame on here (about intention etc). I don’t have the energy to complain that much. I want this to remain upbeat! I am looking for someone to talk with daily. Obviously, we all have various obligations, but I really want that kind of dynamic you know? I drifted away from most of my friends when we all moved away for university. Now I am back, it would be lovely to meet decent people who I share interests with. It would be equally nice to meet people from northern England who I could meet with.
Reading – I absolutely love reading and talking to people about books and literature (of any kind). Just bought a decent stack of books in the sales. Would be nice to meet someone who would be down to do a joint-reading type of thing. Does that have a term? Buying and reading the same book simultaneously.
Videogames – I honestly play a bit of everything. Massively into RPGs and story-driven games. Have a soft spot for vintage games and older consoles too (been playing my PS2 as of late). Have been looking for a dragon flight friend as of late. PC is my main console, but I sometimes play on my switch.
If I sound like a decent chat, please DM me. Would preferably like to switch to something like discord later down the line. Happy to exchange pics.

I was okay with being lonely for the longest time, but it feels like my life is a little incomplete if that makes sense. Everything else has slotted into place but I don’t have anyone to chat with. I have tried for years to connect with people and each attempt has been fruitless. People seem to like casting blame on here (about intention etc). I don’t have the energy to complain that much. I want this to remain upbeat! I am looking for someone to talk with daily. Obviously, we all have various obligations, but I really want that kind of dynamic you know? I drifted away from most of my friends when we all moved away for university. Now I am back, it would be lovely to meet decent people who I share interests with. It would be equally nice to meet people from northern England who I could meet with.
Reading – I absolutely love reading and talking to people about books and literature (of any kind). Just bought a decent stack of books in the sales. Would be nice to meet someone who would be down to do a joint-reading type of thing. Does that have a term? Buying and reading the same book simultaneously.
Videogames – I honestly play a bit of everything. Massively into RPGs and story-driven games. Have a soft spot for vintage games and older consoles too (been playing my PS2 as of late). Have been looking for a dragon flight friend as of late. PC is my main console, but I sometimes play on my switch.
If I sound like a decent chat, please DM me.

Hello everyone! An upcoming college graduate here (na absorb sa OJT even tho hindi naman po related sa course yung trabaho ko for now ahaha). Anyway, I just wanted to ask your thoughts.
I'm a BS-Psychology student from an unknown university in the province. I am currently torn between what I should do after I graduate. My current job is only part-time pero parang full-time po sya in terms of workload haha. Here's my dilemma or confusion:
1️⃣ Actually, I was thinking of pursuing another degree (yung dream course ko talaga which is MMA) but I've had people tell me it's a waste of time and money when I can just get certifications for that. However, I had a glimpse of what the job could be like and for a not-so creative person like myself, baka mahirapan lang ako in the long run but a part of me just wants to do this to fulfill my childhood dream of pursuing that course. What's stopping me lang po talaga is yung finances, my age, and what other people might say.
2️⃣ Should I take the board exam? I've heard people say na useless lang po talaga yung psychometrician exam bc hindi naman po sya naka contribute sa work. Except siguro pag psychometrician po talaga yung profession mo but again, underpaid pa din and I don't know what the work entails as psychometricians aren't that common.
3️⃣ Given the sahod + workload here sa Ph towards HR (which is most likely dun po talaga ako babagsak), and for designers/media profession (yung gusto ko pong course), parang I still lose pa rin in the long run. Kaya I'm confused on what I should do and what I should pursue.
4️⃣ I keep seeing posts about recruitment and I think it's a really fun job to do and I heard it pays well DAW. But when I checked job platforms mas mababa pa sahod sa entry level kaysa sa part time ko po ngayon. I'm not speaking for all the recruiting positions though, baka need ko lang po talaga mag explore2. Meron din pong career yung psychology graduates as UX ResearcheUX Designer which is like a combination of my interests kaso lang I don't know where to start, what to do, and I haven't heard anything about this profession from Filipinos themselves.
5️⃣ Somewhere in the deepest depths of my heart, may feeling na gusto ko pong tumulong sa mga tao, particularly children. Kaso, I don't think the path is for me since impatient po talaga plus I'm not even that fond of kids 😭 but every time I see children esp those sa streets, my heart hurts so much to the point that I cry sometimes bc I want to help them. Baka may issues po sila/trauma from their environment, and I want to help them, listen to them, and make sure may nakikinig sa kanila bc childhood loneliness can lead to fcked up mental health issues when you grow up and if I can help avoid that, I would be really happy. Kaso lang, MAHAL mag pursue ng ganun plus hindi ko po sya passion, ewan haha and I don't know if Child Psychology po ba yun or Pediatric Occupational Therapist, or Clinical Psychology, basta all I know is it's a long process plus ma burnout lang ako. Kaya I was thinking if for example HR yung career path I decided to pursue, I'd volunteer nalang po during my spare time.
Anyone here with a sound/mature mind willing to give any advice? I'm open to anything po talaga just please don't be rude. You can be frank naman without insulting so I would greatly appreciate that. Thank you po mga ates and kuyas.

I was okay with being lonely for the longest time, but it feels like my life is a little incomplete if that makes sense. Everything else has slotted into place but I don’t have anyone to chat with. I have tried for years to connect with people and each attempt has been fruitless. People seem to like casting blame on here (about intention etc). I don’t have the energy to complain that much. I want this to remain upbeat! I am looking for someone to talk with daily. Obviously, we all have various obligations, but I really want that kind of dynamic you know? I drifted away from most of my friends when we all moved away for university. Now I am back, it would be lovely to meet decent people who I share interests with. It would be equally nice to meet people from northern England who I could meet with.
Reading – I absolutely love reading and talking to people about books and literature (of any kind). Just bought a decent stack of books in the sales. Would be nice to meet someone who would be down to do a joint-reading type of thing. Does that have a term? Buying and reading the same book simultaneously.
Videogames – I honestly play a bit of everything. Massively into RPGs and story-driven games. Have a soft spot for vintage games and older consoles too (been playing my PS2 as of late). Have been looking for a dragon flight friend as of late. PC is my main console, but I sometimes play on my switch.
If I sound like a decent chat, please DM me. Would preferably like to switch to something like discord later down the line. Happy to exchange pics.

Hello, I'm looking for a roommate to fill a one-bedroom in a two-bed one-bath apartment that is available now to 9/01 with an option to renew. The bedroom is about 150 square feet. The room itself is unfurnished, but it does come with a dresser. The living room is spacious.
I, 23M, currently work full-time in Cambridge. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, photography, and reading. I'm looking for a roommate who is considerate and tidy. My roommate relocated for her new job. This is a great area and is close to a lot of activities.
Rent is $1150 per month. Here are some photos of the place: https://imgur.com/a/p0OHAYH
It does not include utilities, which are water, electricity, and WiFi. Usually, it comes out to be about $150. I don't have any pets, but the landlord is okay with a cat.
Commute information:
Extremely close to the 94 and 96 bus routes. It usually takes less than 10 minutes to get to Tufts University. The 86 route is also nearby. The red line, Davis Square, is only several minutes away.
Please tell me a bit about yourself, and we can set up a time to Zoom or have me show you the place.

I was okay with being lonely for the longest time, but it feels like my life is a little incomplete if that makes sense. Everything else has slotted into place but I don’t have anyone to chat with. I have tried for years to connect with people and each attempt has been fruitless. People seem to like casting blame on here (about intention etc). I don’t have the energy to complain that much. I want this to remain upbeat! I am looking for someone to talk with daily. Obviously, we all have various obligations, but I really want that kind of dynamic you know? I drifted away from most of my friends when we all moved away for university. Now I am back, it would be lovely to meet decent people who I share interests with. It would be equally nice to meet people from northern England who I could meet with.
Reading – I absolutely love reading and talking to people about books and literature (of any kind). Just bought a decent stack of books in the sales. Would be nice to meet someone who would be down to do a joint-reading type of thing. Does that have a term? Buying and reading the same book simultaneously.
Videogames – I honestly play a bit of everything. Massively into RPGs and story-driven games. Have a soft spot for vintage games and older consoles too (been playing my PS2 as of late). Have been looking for a dragon flight friend as of late. PC is my main console, but I sometimes play on my switch.
If I sound like a decent chat, please DM me. Would preferably like to switch to something like discord later down the line. Happy to exchange pics.

From the bottom of my heart, I look at all the humans around me and I see nothing but beauty, I feel everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life and everyone deserves to be cared for and loved, but when it comes to me I don’t see that at all, I feel like I’m not worth anything and I’m just a very rare mistake from the universe. I always here my intuition telling me to eat healthy, go for a walk, meditate, or read and a lot of times I do actually want to do those things but there’s a little voice in my head that tells me I’m not worthy of taking care of myself. I feel like if I started to see that I can love myself unconditionally I can project that onto others a lot easier and I have a girlfriend right now plus I’d love to have kids one day and I’d want to show them true love but I’m worried I can’t do that because it’s not within.

I'm 34, male, in Hong Kong. Generally healthy and active but suffer a lot of injuries and have had hernia surgery before.
Recently had a back spasm whilst doing boxing sparring and couldn't walk. Went to hospital for an MRI and its not the news I wanted.
My L4 disc is prolapsed (doctor said if 4 is the worst, mine is a 3), and L5 is also prolapsed (1 out of 4). The doctor has recommended surgery but has also said that it's not completely necessary, but recovery without surgery would be 3-6months.
Apparently a physio could help a bit, but it needs the body to absorb the spinal fluid which is pressing on my nerves in my spine. Honestly, the thought of surgery on my spine terrifies me. Not sure what to do next.
Obviously the doctor and surgeon at the same private hospital would say surgery so I would like objective opinion. I've asked my parents (who are both medical and have both had similar injuries and didn't get surgery and are fine), two sports physios (who say take 6 weeks of physio first), three friends who have all had similar (1 said do immediate surgery, the other two said not to).
Surgery estimate is 10-15k USD which wouldn't be fully covered on insurance
Please give me your advice

Lots of ppl argue on who’s Gen z so professor jumpy is gonna give a lesson, no range is correct, there’s no universally agreed upon range so there’s no right or wrong range. Arguing just brings bs
I think instead we should all enjoy our generation and get along
Btw my range is 1995-2009, so tell me ur rangers but let’s all get along and not argue
Love u guys and enjoy ur day