HFY Story : A Useless Bit of Flesh & Humans are not special |2189~Deathworld, War, Terran and Humans

[@anathardayaldar]

The human appendix may actually have a use after all. It's dead end pouch shape is ideal for storing a small sample of colon contents. That way if the rest of the colon is flushed empty from severe diarrhea, a small colony of normal bacteria remain to repopulate the colon after the disease is over.

[@B_4035mn]

That and I've heard it also contains a hell-ton of white blood cells.

[@slthbob]

Wow... obvious, yet I had never heard of that reason/purpose before... damn I feel dumb.

[@calvingreene90]

It also shields its contents from antibiotics.

[@TheAzynder]

@@slthbobYou shouldn't, it's not that long that even the eggheads have known this. And I do say egghead with the utmost reverence.

[@slthbob]

@@TheAzynder Yep just like how it only takes one racist to reinfect an entire tribe with it's false beliefs using reason and logic right?

[@calvingreene90]

The appendix is the nursery and bomb shelter for the gut flora necessary for healthy digestion. The reason it is so difficult to treat an infected appendix is because keeping antibiotics out is its core function.

[@patrickheredia1431]

I just refuse to allow mine to get infected.

[@mouserr]

funny how often we label things as 'useless' because we dont understand them only to find out later 'yeah thats kind of important after all'

[@calvingreene90]

@@patrickheredia1431 Good luck. The odds are in your favor.

[@dracolycan]

Random fact: The Kiss mentioned in story is named so because of the sound the machine makes when making the candy.

[@stratometal]

That second story made my eyes get a bit watery. That story about ordinary humans going to extraordinary lengths to save the people of a world despite the odds, that is true humanity.

[@geoshark12]

Its most likely based on the Battle of Dunkirk

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

@@geoshark12 Nah, that 'fleet of little ships' was commandeered by the UK navy. The volunteer bit is a myth. There might have been volunteers but most ships were commanded by Navy personnel. So based on the myth but not on the actual 'battle'.

[@geoshark12]

@@Cl0ckcl0ck that still doesn't contradict my point of the story being based on the battle

[@jukkiivi4282]

Thanks for finding and narrating these awesome stories! For the Authors! For the Narrators! For the Algorithm! For the Beard!

[@ihtfp01]

The first story made me chuckle... I was expecting another "UNCANNY VALLEY" story.

[@rheinbewachen1211]

That is pretty funny, the appendix ended an alien plot!

[@IlIWarGIlI]

The appendix isnt useless... its a storage unit for bacterial cultures. It stores the good bacteria. When harmful bacteria gets inside thats when it needs to come out.

[@crazypedia1717]

That punch line in story 1!🤣🤣🤣

[@Questor-ky2fv]

Story 1: Thanks for the laughs! Short, but nicely done and funny story. Story 2: Very inspiring!

[@Wastelandman7000]

Humans are peculiar little critters. On one hand we will absolutely wreck you if you push us too hard. But, we'll also go full crazy trying to save other people when we're moved to compassion.

[@andylalor225]

That was a long, but interesting and entertaining, way to go for a dad joke! I approve!

[@medicentio]

1st Story: F*ck around and find out. 2nd Story: Accuracy by volume. They can kill us quick, but they can't kill us all.

[@trdrudedude6099]

Finnaly someone broke the mold of "humans are so much better in one spicific way biologicaly that they dominate the galaxy" Great story, I love the narration

[@jeanannd]

LOL The lowly appendix was the give away.

[@brianjuergensmeyer8809]

Give Mr. Rythm something to chew on. I really enjoyed both stories, and the concept that, even though individual humans may not be all that great, we will still do our best to hold ourselves to a higher standard as a group. Also, given the health issues you've had... I'm incredibly impressed at your work. The voice acting is still spot on, and I can't hear a trace of strain or discomfort in your voice. You're a pro, sir. Well done.

[@rainynight02]

Fun fact. The appendix, as well as most other once believed vestigial organs, does infact play an important role in the body. You can live without it, sure, but it still plays a role. If I remember correctly, ...no... I want to say bile storage, but I think that's the gall badder. Been a long while since I looked at it.

[@ckl9390]

Gall bladder is indeed bile storage and production. The appendix acts as an ark for one's gut flora in the event that the intestines are flushed clean and need to be recolonised.

[@ShadowNightPack]

Ah yes, the thing that saves us is the thing that tries to kill us.

[@TheRealInscrutable]

An 8 minute story for an awful dad joke. I love it!

[@citizen_grub4171]

I don't appreciate you sending an army of onion ninjas into my home while I was preparing supper, Agro.

[@balzdagger7834]

Praise be Agro Squirrel, may he overcome the algorithm!

[@najroe]

the AlGoRiIThM nedds sacrifice of text and praise of The squirrel

[@Kareszkoma]

This good stuff. Thank you for sharing, making the vid and voicing it!

[@sigma74205]

Both stories were amazing. But that second one was special. It dispensed several of the sillier tropes in HFY and let humanities true strength shine. Reminded me a lot of the Cajun Navy back when Houston was flooded by a hurricane. Get well, oh great narrator. You bring out the life in many of these stories.

[@snidecommenter7117]

... and a burst appendix is bad for your health...

[@da_enderdragon]

With the first story, I thought it was going to be that the aliens mistakenly put 2 appendixes in their spies. "one functional and one vestigial"

[@geoshark12]

They were talking kidneys

[@ckl9390]

The second one sounds a bit like the Dunkirk evacuation.

[@TheyCalledMeT]

the appendix is redundant? i thought it's primary function is to repopulate the intestinal flora after an infection / severe diarrhea, which organ or spot in the intestines has this role aswell?

[@MidnightSmoke]

here is your like and comment as payment for the stories and to help your channel grow and get you the recognition you deserve.

[@dalemorgan8263]

Second story reminds me of my EVE Online days, yeeting myself into Raravoss to pick up refugees.

[@pauldockins9635]

Excellent work

[@Ryu_D]

Thank you for the video.

[@RealArcalian]

Greetings Mentlegent! For the Rhyhtm that is Algo Story 1: Hah! Didn't clone everything! Story 2: Story link doesn't match. But yes, we will do what it takes.

[@calvingreene90]

Wherever evil walks you will find a human trying to make things better.

[@TS-bj8my]

Good job Agro!

[@allenmorgan1007]

For the Algorithm, for the Author(s), for the Holographic Voice!

[@markuhler2664]

Dunkirk is probably most famous but it's almost common.

[@bradwolf07]

Loved both stories

[@TheGreyGhost873]

May the health nanites be with you

[@cameltanker1286]

Bravo! Bravo!

[@quantemwensday]

some people think humans are not special but I think humans are very 🌈special🌈

[@verilyheld]

There is a hypothesis that the appendix serves as a repository for the needed gut flora when the digestive system is afflicted with diseases such as cholera. Maybe . . . but it's still a stupid way to go about it, having an organ that stores up infection. Also, since people whose appendices have been removed are perfectly able to go about their lives, as a storage for gut flora the appendix again is useless.

[@kurtismiller9544]

For DA SKWERL and his Nest!

[@noahkleugh9323]

Another excellent narration.

[@Wopadopadoobawop]

Of course humans would die by the thousands to savs the catgirl planet xD

[@najroe]

for the AlGoRiIThM and hope that you will get better soon

[@kellyj5610]

Its great to have you back, but please take care of your health...even if that means skipping a day or so every now and then.

[@klappstock943]

For the Algorithm the story and the voice

[@genericuser984]

cool

[@anttimaki8188]

I sort of feel sorry for the 1st villain.

[@SpiritWolf1966]

Hoping you are doing better 😊

[@asandrewsilvaw]

For the algorithm

[@lupaswolfshead9971]

I have a feeling they've got the organs reversed 2 mins

[@elfeater1760]

For the Algorithm11!

[@merlinwizard1000]

61st, 21 August 2023

[@lupaswolfshead9971]

Don't over do it agro I know you want to get a bunch out before your operation Bro BUT you may end up causing more damage resulting in a long term negative result.

[@ayudameporfavor1146]

Algorythm

[@TheJeikou]

Comment

[@green1400]

For the algorithm

[@Myrddraalfade]