dohpaz42

dohpaz42 , 3 hours ago to Today I Learned in TIL humans are the only animal with a chin. We aren't sure why.

Useful in fighting as it helps protect the lower jaw and teeth?

But then again, it could simply be a trait we have developed over the millennia, and there is no deeper meaning to it.

dohpaz42 , 3 hours ago to Today I Learned in TIL humans are the only animal with a chin. We aren't sure why.

As in a signal of how manly a man truly is, comparative to still being a boy.

Edit: also, hair is counter productive in a fight, because it gives your opponent something to grab a hold of and use against you.

dohpaz42 , 9 hours ago to Ask Lemmy in Are you still living with your parents/family?

Personally, I’ve always hated this notion of a nuclear family, and that there is some standard that people must go by, lest you be weird or lesser of a person. The more that times goes on, and the economy is the way it is, the more I feel justified in my thinking.

I lived with my folks into my late 20s. I only moved out because I went on a date with a girl, and never left. She never said anything, so I kept going back to her place. It just sort of happened. If I hadn’t met her, I don’t know when I’d have moved out of my parent’s house.

If your mother is okay with it, why the hell not? She probably enjoys the company. I currently live alone, except the weeks I have my kids, and while I do enjoy time to myself, I look forward to having my boys around. I’ve told my sons that no matter how old they are, or what happens in their life, they will always have a home with me. My youngest (9) states he is never moving out, and he’s not one to joke about that. 😅

I say, if it works for you and your family, do it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, and fuck off to anybody who says otherwise.

dohpaz42 , 9 hours ago to Showerthoughts in If you're thinking about something and reach a conclusion that's super outside the mainstream, you could be right, but also could mean you should reinspect your assumptions.

If you’re willing, I feel there is a bias in your argument that I’d like to explore more with you.

You make the excellent point that plants are living organisms as well, but you also make the assumption that “it is much more humane to kill life forms without a brain.” You then go on to suggest that their sole purpose for existence is nothing more than reproduction.

I’d like to challenge both of those assertions. But before I continue, I want to make certain of my position as anecdotal, as I am not an expert in these matters.

It turns out that plants can see, smell, feel, and have a memory. And according to the scientist in the article, plants and humans also share DNA.

We’ve all heard the advice that we should talk to our plants, as they react more positively (grow) to the sound of our voices. We also know that plants play a vital role in our existence.

The most obvious is converting carbon dioxide into oxygen. They also provide shelter and protection for animals. They also help produce about 10% of the moisture in our atmosphere.

As for brains, no they do not have the same type of brain or nervous system that we as humans are accustomed to having. But that is not to say that plants are incapable of making decisions.

Take the Venus Flytrap as an example: it can detect when a bug has landed inside of its mouth, and after having another external stimuli triggered will it decide to trap that bug inside before it devours it for nutrients.

I could go on, such that plants do communicate with other (e.g., grass when cut, fungus creating underground networks to each other).

dohpaz42 , 10 hours ago to Ask Lemmy in What is *love*?

I too don’t feel love; as in I there is not a physiological sensation that I can point to that is distinct for “love”. I know what sadness and anger feel like. I know what it feels like to disassociate from trauma. But I do not have a physical reaction to love.

I do, however, notice my attitude and behavior toward the things and people I love. I am kinder, more gentle, excited to be with, and would do just about anything for them. I prefer their company over being alone. And even if I’m mad at them, I still “love” them because I still want to be around them.

Maybe I’m weird and broken or something. I don’t know. But I used to worry that I didn’t have the capacity for love like society suggested I should. But then I realized that I do genuinely love things, even if I can’t feel it.

dohpaz42 , 4 days ago to memes in It just somehow makes sense

Dude’s smoking so much weed that they mistakenly picked up and drank BBQ sauce and not Dr Pepper. 💨👁️👁️💨

dohpaz42 , 5 days ago to memes in Spray and pray

Or aim for the feet and include the genitals too.

dohpaz42 , 6 days ago to memes in It's going. I'm alive.

I climb hand over hand closing my eyes

Too scared to look down I climb hand over hand

Putting distance between I and I and the ground

I get to the top I stand on the edge

I look to the sky and say all my prayers

What could be better than a swan dive into the asphalt?

I don't know

Nothing can be better than a swan dive into the asphalt

dohpaz42 , 7 days ago to Streetwear in The cycle of pants continues

Congratulations! You have officially entered the mentality of Middle-Age™. Here’s your complimentary fanny pack and Ben-Gay cream for those inexplicable injuries.

dohpaz42 , 7 days ago to Ask Lemmy in Who is a fictional character that is loved you find either overrated or you don't get the appeal ?

Not that I’m suggesting that I’m smart, but I really felt this comment to my core. I feel like people that know me may look at me like I’m a “Dwight Friend”, and I’ve long realized this (though never have I articulated it quite as well as you). It’s a real confidence killer when you realize this is how you’re viewed. But yes, if someone called needing help, I would be there in a heartbeat.

dohpaz42 , 7 days ago to Technology in VPN by Google One shuts down

At this point, I’m surprised anybody (including myself) still buys/uses Google services, given how risky it is that you’ll become dependent on them and then they kill off the product(s). I really need to get off my ass and switch mail providers.

dohpaz42 , 7 days ago to memes in Every Time

Not quite. Turns out Van Winkle bought the rights to the song, and shares in the royalties with Queen, to avoid going to court.

dohpaz42 , 7 days ago to Programmer Humor in Old timers know

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

dohpaz42 , 8 days ago to Earth, Environment, and Geosciences in The rotation of Earth's inner core is slowing down

Couldn’t be any worse than 6-Headed Shark Attack

dohpaz42 , 8 days ago to Earth, Environment, and Geosciences in The rotation of Earth's inner core is slowing down

Damn and I thought you were joking.