ChrisGeritol t1_jecy4i8 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:33 AM

Reply to LPT: if you are dating someone and you want to find out if they are trust worthy have them order DoorDash or Uber as a hand to me order. If they have to sign or provide a pin they aren’t trust worthy. by [deleted]

What kind of trash do you date?

centstwo OP t1_jecxr4p wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:30 AM

Reply to comment by Tittle42 in LPT: Save pizza slices in a container, first piece toppings down, second piece toppings up, wax paper or parchment paper, third piece toppings down fourth piece toppings up. by centstwo

We need the "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" guy and the "the pen is mightier than the sword" guy to figure it out once and for all.

jcujcu OP t1_jecxhay wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:28 AM

Reply to comment by PanSmithe in LPT Request: Best way to tell my kids (ages 6, 6, 2) that a beloved uncle has died by jcujcu

Yes, the kids know that everyone will die some day.. Their maternal grandfather died before they born so we have had the talk of why he’s not around anymore..

TheRealGreenArrow420 t1_jecx85u wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:26 AM

Reply to LPT: Since April 1st is coming up. A good tip to live by is that everyone should be able to laugh at your prank at the end. If everyone ends up laughing at the person getting pranked, and they are just the punchline, chances are you're just being a jerk. Don't be a jerk. by moosepooo

with all the recent headlines, I'm just going to honestly believe everything I read on April 1st

BashfullyBi t1_jecx2tu wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:25 AM

Reply to LPT Request: Best way to tell my kids (ages 6, 6, 2) that a beloved uncle has died by jcujcu

"Your uncle died."

I asked a child psychologist about this when I experienced it with my kids, and she said that it's important to use the word "dead" or "died" with young children.

Telling a child something like "he's gone to sleep and won't wake up" can make them fearful of failing asleep and not waking up (either for themselves, or another loved one).

Likewise, something like "he's in the sky now." Is meaningless and confusing. Will he be back? Can I go too? Why not? Etc.

Also, don't say something like "he went to the hospital, and won't be coming back." for the same reason.

Basically, try not to give them a new fear, on top of everything else. Just use clear, unambiguous language. Answer any questions they might have, and talk about him.

Don't make him a taboo subject, or something to be discussed in hushed tones. Ask them how they feel about it often over the next week/month. Feelings change and we all process things at our own pace.

Remember that talking about it isn't going to make them feel worse. It can only make them feel better. They need to know you are a safe place for their emotions - big, small, "good" or "bad" (no such thing as a bad emotion!)

Tittle42 t1_jecx04i wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:24 AM

Reply to LPT: Save pizza slices in a container, first piece toppings down, second piece toppings up, wax paper or parchment paper, third piece toppings down fourth piece toppings up. by centstwo

Psychopath behavior

WirelessTrees t1_jecwvi8 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:23 AM

Reply to LPT: After a good haircut, take a photo of your hair to show to the barber next time you go, it makes life much easier for them and for you. This especially helps if you're going to a new barber for the first time. by bongingnaut

I've been waiting for a time I get a good enough haircut that's worth taking a picture of for future barbers.

maiden_burma t1_jecwv29 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:23 AM

Reply to comment by SteezinMcBreezin in LPT: Since April 1st is coming up. A good tip to live by is that everyone should be able to laugh at your prank at the end. If everyone ends up laughing at the person getting pranked, and they are just the punchline, chances are you're just being a jerk. Don't be a jerk. by moosepooo

install word replacer 2 on an unsuspecting friend's computer and then replace a word or phrase with a different one

ideas:

switch all instances of your to you're and vice versa

mess up their, they're, and there

change your own first name to something it's not

ashton8177 t1_jecwpks wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:22 AM

Reply to LPT Request: Best way to tell my kids (ages 6, 6, 2) that a beloved uncle has died by jcujcu

Sorry for your loss. My kids have lost an uncle to suicide, an aunt to a car accident, and a grandfather to drowning. We found the best way was to be straightforward and not sugar coat it. They are probably too young to fully comprehend the full long-term consequences. Children are resilient and getting it said is the hard part. Answering any questions honestly and avoiding ambiguous terminology is key.

Whatshername_Stew t1_jecwkka wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:21 AM

Reply to comment by ValifriggOdinsson in LPT: Since April 1st is coming up. A good tip to live by is that everyone should be able to laugh at your prank at the end. If everyone ends up laughing at the person getting pranked, and they are just the punchline, chances are you're just being a jerk. Don't be a jerk. by moosepooo

Seconding this one. There are lots of reasons, but one of them is that your friends and loved ones suffering from infertility and pregnancy loss will find this kind of prank hurtful and not funny at all.

rededelk t1_jecwbq8 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:19 AM

Reply to LPT Request: Best way to tell my kids (ages 6, 6, 2) that a beloved uncle has died by jcujcu

They will soon forget, maybe tell them he's got a bum ticker in the mean time

[deleted] t1_jecvyeg wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:16 AM

Reply to LPT Request: Best way to tell my kids (ages 6, 6, 2) that a beloved uncle has died by jcujcu

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maiden_burma t1_jecvxl1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:15 AM

Reply to comment by SteezinMcBreezin in LPT: Since April 1st is coming up. A good tip to live by is that everyone should be able to laugh at your prank at the end. If everyone ends up laughing at the person getting pranked, and they are just the punchline, chances are you're just being a jerk. Don't be a jerk. by moosepooo

here are some harmless tech ones

https://geekprank.com/ if someone leaves a computer unattended, go to this website and press f11 and close the welcome window. It will look like their pc is running windows xp. If they try to mess with it, it will do a few things and then revert to normal. There are a bunch of fun other ones there also

https://fakeupdate.net/win10ue/ again, if they leave the pc unattended, go to this website and press f11. Will look like their computer forced an update

https://pranx.com/crack/ makes the screen look broken. press f11

[deleted] t1_jecvjxt wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:12 AM

Reply to comment by Br00klynShadow in LPT: If you click "restart" by accident instead of "shut down" you can click "ESC" and it'll bring you back to the desktop stopping the restart. by Xanoks

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thesoak t1_jecvjea wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:12 AM

Reply to comment by FangedFreak in LPT: Always place items in your Amazon cart if you're considering buying it, but still unsure if you want it. by SerenityNowWow

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[deleted] t1_jecvf59 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:11 AM

Reply to LPT Request: Best way to tell my kids (ages 6, 6, 2) that a beloved uncle has died by jcujcu

When my grandfather died, my kids, 4 and 2, were comforted by the oldest’s realization that he was now with our recently deceased dog and Jimi Hendrix. Sorry for your loss.

dustybooksaremyjam t1_jecv84z wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:10 AM

Reply to comment by PanSmithe in LPT Request: Best way to tell my kids (ages 6, 6, 2) that a beloved uncle has died by jcujcu

Pretty sure most 6 year olds have been taught about death. Unless OP is some religious weirdo, those kids already know what death is.

The question is more about phrasing to lessen the blow.

majorjoe23 t1_jecv70k wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:10 AM

Reply to LPT: Since April 1st is coming up. A good tip to live by is that everyone should be able to laugh at your prank at the end. If everyone ends up laughing at the person getting pranked, and they are just the punchline, chances are you're just being a jerk. Don't be a jerk. by moosepooo

Also, keep in mind that the internet will be lying to you on Saturday. Prepare yourself now.

Seismic_Eagle11 t1_jecv6ou wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:09 AM

Reply to LPT: Since April 1st is coming up. A good tip to live by is that everyone should be able to laugh at your prank at the end. If everyone ends up laughing at the person getting pranked, and they are just the punchline, chances are you're just being a jerk. Don't be a jerk. by moosepooo

Don’t be Squidward

cmaniak t1_jecv6iz wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:09 AM

Reply to comment by napsandlunch in LPT: Since April 1st is coming up. A good tip to live by is that everyone should be able to laugh at your prank at the end. If everyone ends up laughing at the person getting pranked, and they are just the punchline, chances are you're just being a jerk. Don't be a jerk. by moosepooo

They never said it wasn't true

Flare4123 t1_jecv54r wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:09 AM

Reply to comment by LaneMcD in LPT: Since April 1st is coming up. A good tip to live by is that everyone should be able to laugh at your prank at the end. If everyone ends up laughing at the person getting pranked, and they are just the punchline, chances are you're just being a jerk. Don't be a jerk. by moosepooo

I think depending on the family, the kid probably knew EXACTLY who's idea it was the moment they saw the severed leg sticking out of their car's trunk.

And it'd be kind of hilarious hearing the story afterwards of them having to explain to a police officer that it was a family member's prank and that it's just a fake leg, not a real one.