Unpopular Opinions 6 - SimplyPodLogical

On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben react to unpopular opinions on long concerts, fishing pictures in dating profiles, sleeping on the floor, dramatic introverts, being naked in front of your pets, spaghetti, and Ryan Reynolds.
0:00 - Hey what’s up holo everyone
1:22 - Is 3 hours too long for a Taylor Swift concert?
4:40 - Kissing with you eyes open is romantic and hot
6:01 - There’s nothing wrong with putting fishing pictures in your dating profile
10:51 - I dislike Ryan Reynolds
15:09 - QR code menus should not be the default option
19:01 - The world starts too early
25:32 - Being naked in front of your pets is strange
28:26 - People are so dramatic about being introverted
33:43 - Bed frames are unnecessary
38:26 - Most countries would easily win against zombies
43:39 - Spaghetti are the worst kind of noodles
47:31 - People aren’t overworked, they are burned out because they are alienated from their labour
50:17 - Instead of the death penalty we should experiment of death-row inmates
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[@sillymunchkins4life]

Pastels Are NOT Boring 🎉🎉🎉🥰👍🏻

[@justpeachy97]

No way!!! I am sooo excited, pastels are always my favorite!

[@sillymunchkins4life]

@@justpeachy97 same friend same 🥳🥳🥳

[@jessicamessicak]

I can not wait to see yalls art!!¡

[@mary_catherine2554]

Holo Taco pastels are saturated so they are far from boring.

[@bunsenn5064]

They are boring. I will not elaborate on why I believe this.

[@Halfthepaddle207]

I think the words you are looking for Ben are “ no one should own a pet if they aren’t willing to invest the time/responsibility to train and socialize them. Any dog can cause harm , and reactive dogs are not bad dogs.

[@greenbean381]

this is the only good comment I've seen so far regarding the dog opinion.

[@chendror872]

Exactly,now that is a correct statement,if someone decides to own a pet they need to understand there's a level of responsibility for this living being they now have

[@alexandrahill9176]

​@@greenbean381This is literally what I was saying in the replies to my comment...

[@stephi25]

Yes thank you!! That irked me…

[@meowssoftly8790]

thanks for this. the dog comment really threw me

[@blueraven166]

“You should not have a pet that is capable of killing small animals” Ben, you have cats as pets 😅😂

[@stratosphere94]

Yeah, that really confused and upset me. Cats are SO destructive and people let them outside all the time?? They're constantly killing small animals... I had a rottweiler when I was a child too, and he was such a sweetie ❤️ Meanwhile every person I've ever known with a cat has basically been like "Oh no, they've killed another bird/mouse" 🙄 and then been like ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ O well lol. I live in Australia and feral cats are a MASSIVE issue. They contribute a lot to the extinction of our small animals here.

[@RealBradMiller]

Yeah, I've had to start spraying the neighborhood cats with water, and planted herbs that repel them around my yard. The people who 'take care' (there is no care to be had from them) of the cats don't seem to notice they are all sickly, flea and tick covered, are wreaking havoc on the wildlife, even spreading these invasive plants when they lick the seeds off their fur. Just sad to see, try to point it out, but willful ignorance is guaranteed bliss, I guess.

[@SaroparDiva]

there are literally whole categories of songbirds that are extinct specifically as a result of stray cats :,(

[@RealBradMiller]

@@SaroparDiva There's a _single_ cat that took out an entire species on a small island. 🤦 It's wild the ramifications of something we see as so normal could end up disasterous down the line.

[@hwrmny]

@@stratosphere94 me too i also had a rottie when i was rly small nd he was rowdy but so gentle w nd wld never hurt me nd never did , big dogs have the biggest hearts idc what anyone says 😭

[@jocewaitwhat]

Studies have shown that teenagers have a shifted sleep schedule, and biologically are inclined to go to sleep late and night and wake up later in the morning. Lots of schools in Canada have shifted to later start times because of this - I think that's what Ben was thinking of when he was talking about teens needing more sleep.

[@kpwxx]

Yes, this! The earlier start time of schools is for the benefit of adults working there and parents/carers who have to go to work, it's definitely not the optimal time for teens, health or learning wise.

[@mary_catherine2554]

I thought of that too. As a person who has had a shifted sleep schedule since I was a teenager, I don't feel that the 8am start vs 11am start is only relative. I'm not a slow starter, I am the most productive around 10 or 11 regardless of when I wake up.

[@aesthera.]

It’s not just time of day though, studies show that younger people need more sleep than older people total. That as we age from babies to elders, the amount of sleep we need declines. 8 hours per day is for 30-40 year olds

[@lizalove91]

I’ve always needed a lot of sleep so when I was a teen I’d literally go to bed at 10 pm to get enough sleep 😂 our school started at like 7:10 am!

[@ryntintynvin]

BEN both of your cats are literally capable of killing enough smaller animals that they'd be a microcosm of an ecological disaster if you routinely let them outside. Any dog over 20-30 lb could kill a small baby if it really wanted to. Heck, honestly a cat could potentially kill a small baby if it really wanted to. We have domesticated carnivores living in our homes, to say they aren't safe if they ever act like carnivores is to say all pets are unsafe.

[@amelialorna]

Cats HAVE killed babies before - they’ll literally curl up and sleep right on top of their faces and suffocate them, giving zero fucks.

[@challengemeneo]

Reminder that introvert doesn’t = antisocial. Introverts feel exhausted when around people for too long and energize when alone. Extroverts are opposite, if they’re tired, a party or something can get their energy up

[@brittnihebert9316]

Ben: people really stand for 3 hours?!? All retail workers/hospitality/healyhcare: oh you sweet baby

[@lesrt6595]

*laughs in waitress*

[@katc2040]

Wow lol I can't believe he said that

[@brittnihebert9316]

@Kat C I don't think he meant anything by it, I don't know for sure but it seems like he's probably never held a job like that. He probably was saying willingly done it, seems like he isn't the festival type either haha

[@alenunya]

I think he meant doing it for fun

[@TimeFrost]

Ikr, i got flashbacks. O-o I mean tbh I can't believe that for fun/willingly though. Like when I was at church. :000 They have powers I can't comprehend

[@terrarosa8181]

To be fair as a professional pet sitter, I've been bitten by far more small dogs than I have big. Also cat bites and scratches get way worse infections than dog bites. So reality wise, cats are probably one of the biggest threats to your naked self... But since they're your family it's okay. I find most people don't mind a level of casualness with their family.

[@fantasynw8091]

Being an introvert is separate from having social anxiety, being overly shy, not having social skills, etc - there are tons of introverts who are charismatic and confident and present as extroverts. There's overlap between being an introvert and social anxiety/shyness/awkwardness, but at its core being an introvert just means needing alone time to recharge. It's a neutral trait that always gets associated with "negative" ones.

[@ermintrude_fanshaw]

100%. I’m a shy introvert with social anxiety… but my shyness and social anxiety are SO much better these days. I can go out and socialise and have a great time, and my small talk is fantastic 😂 but afterwards I need some solid alone time to recharge. Basically, I love people, but they exhaust me.

[@yin-yi5189]

Yep, exactly. I'm introverted but social and fairly confident with public-speaking. All it means is social interactions can be draining and I need to be alone for a bit to recharge. I know similar introverts who are really annoying about being introverted, though.

[@alyj6398]

All dogs are CAPABLE of killing a small animal or child, it is about how that individual dog has been raised that determines how likely it is that they would do so.

[@wonderland2285]

Praise it!

[@Ginger_Coco]

Thank you!

[@Ginger_Coco]

Pity breeds were bread to have more physically dominant traits, however that has nothing to do with their personalities. Pity breeds are one of the most loving and gentile breeds. They are sweet and caring. Just having dominant physical traits means nothing. What really matters is personality. While German shepherds are incredibly intelligent, and seen his family dogs, they are used as police dogs because they are they have incredible physically dominant features. Unpopular opinion: German shepherds are WAY more deadly than pitbulls

[@h4nj0hn]

My pitbull is sweet and docile where the only dog to have actually bit me was a Great Dane.

[@sideways5153]

The logic is kinda funny because it’s the same silly premise as anti-child “creepy kid kills their parents”stories. Yeah, anything that tried could kill your baby. Stop being paranoid and take care of the kid lol

[@haleyhoudini]

The QR menu thing -- I think it's nice to have it available in QR but they should also have physical copies. That makes it accessible to everyone; some people can't read things on screens, some people don't have smart phones, also there are issues of data collection using QR codes and a person has the right to not allow their cellular data to be collected.

[@cadenbaben]

That's what I was thinking too! Accessibility is big, it's always good to have a physical copy of the menu on hand because there's so many situations to take into account. I've been in situations where my phone struggles to even open or download the menu because of signal strength. A recent favorite breakfast joint of mine went back to physical menus and I was so happy because it always took me years to get their menu to open.

[@gutterfiend]

Yes! Exactly. It's not just an issue of being a boomer and stuff, it's just an accessibility thing. If the restaurant cannot adapt to changing menus, that's a restaurant issue. Just because digital stuff is easier, does not mean it's inclusive to a lot of people.

[@aliceb17]

Absolutely!! Having as many options as possible is the most accessible solution. And I’m totally not a boomer either (but I do work in aged care support - so a lot of my clients are early boomers or silent gen).

[@amberbennett2642]

During seating, the host can ask the party if they would prefer the QR code menu, or if they would like a physical one brought to them.

[@analisasalituro5426]

I also don't have data so if the restaurant doesn't have wifi how do i access their menu? If you are going to offer QR code menus you need to offer your customers wifi

[@Christina_Paz]

We adopted a stray Pitbull and named her Sweetie. She was one of the sweetest dogs I ever had. Sadly in my neighborhood there are many pitbulls that are intentionally bred, starved and mistreated so that they win in dog fights. Even more sad is that it took way too long ( and a kid being shot in the park where the pitbulls were fought ) for police to stop it. It's a heartbreaking cyclical thing.

[@TheCyberPlush]

yeah...almost any animal is capable of aggression, its all about training and making sure your animal gets enough exercise

[@rebeccahowe8842]

@@TheCyberPlush yeah, I was kind of upset about that comment. Cats kill animals all the time. All carnivores are capable of killing animals

[@torres-314]

Agreed! While pit bulls do have a disproportionate amount of dog bites & fatalities, they are also the most abused dog breed. They are also one of the most misidentified breeds. Any dog with a big head is a pit bull to most people. They also do not have locking jaws!!!

[@erikperhs_]

​@@TheCyberPlush Not any animal can (and do!) kill people all the time though.

[@laurac86]

I always thought Pitties were mean and aggressive dogs because of the stigma around them until my boyfriend got one and he was the absolute SWEETEST dog I’ve ever met! I never even heard that dog growl! He just wanted to snuggle on the couch and watch as kinda afraid of his own shadow ☺️😆

[@kamrynsoto2046]

“According to the CDC, of the 20% of dog bites that are serious enough to require medical attention, about 1% are attributed to Pitbulls.” As someone who owns a Pitbull, Rottweiler and a German shepherd I can say all three of my dogs have been trained and wouldn’t hurt a fly. It all depends on the owner and how the dog is treated. Do better Ben. 👎🏻

[@cupcakesock5985]

I can say with 100% certainty that both Beyn and Simply are not ready for the extreme decibels they’re going to be exposed to from all of the screaming at a Taylor Swift concert lol

[@jaz9915]

We rescued a "black lab mix" puppy a few years ago, and as he grew it quickly became clear he had quite a bit of pit in him. He is SIGNIFICANTLY more gentle than the pure bred Siberian Husky we have. The husky will happily take your fingers along with her treat if youre not careful, the lab/pit will abandon the treat if he thinks he cant get it without touching your fingers.

[@elliottg4463]

Pits are some of the most gentle dogs! They are amazing family dogs. Pittbulls seem to be used for fighting because of their build, and then because of the training and abuse they become ‘good’ fighting dogs.

[@automaticallyari]

@@elliottg4463 That's not true. They were originally used for bull baiting, and eventually dog fighting because they were bred for strength and tenacity. A lot of American Pit Bull Terriers (APBT) are dog aggressive because that's in their ancestry. That doesn't mean they should be, but it is one of their original purposes.

[@AkephalosXx]

I love how people forget that Huskys actually are pretty dangerous too :'D But they look cute so lets forget about them being an actual advanced breed to handle.

[@Jamison1897]

Ben not thinking pit bulls should be pets, made me so sad. Update: Ben being so mature and addressing this just shows why I love them both so much!

[@erikperhs_]

He's right though. We don't own wild animals because if they ever attack you, then could kill you. Same goes for pitbulls and some other breeds.

[@amelialorna]

I think he might just be grossly misinformed. Im choosing to believe that if he actually knew what sweet babies the majority are, he would retract the statement.

[@lucysibrianlopez339]

Broke my heart. I couldn’t even finish the episode. It felt gross how he mocked bully parents. I have a bully breed and felt personally attacked 😢

[@vruska8848]

Same. I’m so disappointed how he could say something so misinformed, that is potentially so harmful. We don’t need any more unnecessary hate towards these breeds, and spreading this kind of message does not help at all.

[@thenopedetective]

It sounds like he misspoke in the moment. He clarified a bit in the most recent podcast.

[@foxlike1006]

As someone who is battling being extremely anxious in any social interaction, I felt bad reading that post about introverts. Clearly it’s a lack of understanding and empathy, but it sounds literally the same as “just stop being sad” said to someone with depression. You never know why people act the way the do, even if they say they’re “just introverted”, someone might not even know what’s wrong with them. It was never my choice to spend that much energy on communication and on building up my social skills for my whole life. The way they wrote it felt very aggressive, but it might be my sensitivity to the topic

[@kalenashidler1111]

Thank you so much for commenting this! I have struggled with my mental health for awhile now and have so much anxiety when talking to people. I am always concerned that I will come off as rude when I truly do care about people and their wellbeing. Socializing is not easy for everyone, even if they come across as "high functioning." The post lacks empathy and is so invalidating for people who need to recharge and/or have mental health difficulties. Take care of yourself♡

[@KelsieJG__they-them]

It 100% came off as "just get over being introverted." Well AITA OP, how about YOU just get over being extroverted! Hah. I'm introverted and also have social anxiety and mild autism and I'm definitely at a point in my life where if people think I'm rude for avoiding eye contact and social interactions then I just don't care. Go ahead and think what you want, but I'll be comfortable in my quiet corner thank you very much.

[@kim-md1mp]

Spaghetti: an Italian dish Noodles: usually made with flour milled from common wheat (ex: egg noodles, Ramen noodles, rice noodles) Pasta: processed from durum semolina, which is coarser than typical flour (ex: penne, ravioli, rigatoni, macaroni) Spaghetti noodles: a type of pasta😅

[@kpwxx]

There's definitely a big local dialect thing here too! I know people in the US, and it seems Canada, frequently refer to pasta as noodles. In the UK it would never happen - noodles is used only if referring to Asian inspired cuisine, if it's Italian inspired it's always pasta or the specific type like spaghetti. Also I totally agree with the OP that it's one of my least liked types of pasta. I usually cut it up when eating it which is much easier.

[@linhao3684]

as an asian living in Canada, I usually refer to pasta in my head as Italian noodles. I don't call pasta noodles but I always think it is some kind of noodles to myself. However, when I say noodles i refer to Asian noodles. However I love spaghetti a lot- my favorite type of pasta

[@elainerose8799]

Rice noodles aren’t made from “common wheat”? Wtf

[@NekoCub]

Bens comment about the dogs made my heart sink. All animals can be a threat if not trained well. I mean just the other week I watch a vid from I about a cat who was violently attacking their owners fiance to the point of them being take to hospital twice. And animal is as good as their owners effort to teach them.

[@amandajackson2827]

Ben needs a real education on pit bulls. this is one of the few opinions he has that I whole heartedly disagree with. It's probably coming from ignorance, so I forgive him haha. Pit bulls are some of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. He's just fallen into a misconception

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

I think Ben is really underestimating how easy it is for all dogs to destroy a baby or small animal.

[@snuggsaccnt]

Cats too

[@jaz9915]

Cats are known to kill small animals as gifts 🤷‍♀️

[@b33bow33ba]

@@jaz9915 a cat is not going to kill your baby tho

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

@@b33bow33ba a cat absolutely can.

[@b33bow33ba]

@Fear Kitten ah yes, a cat trying to cuddle with a baby and not knowing they can kill them is totally the same as a dog biting a baby/child or mauling them or ripping them apart. good job, you are very smart

[@havana55]

Every dog (small, big, medium, breed or mix, anyone really) can be taught to be dangerous, and vice versa. Only thing that differentiate one from the other is how people decide to train their dog.

[@sierrasampson3786]

I have a rottie pit cross. He’s the most gentle dog I’ve ever interacted with. All large dog breeds are “ dangerous” if not trained properly. My husky is reactive and aggressive, but people don’t say that I shouldn’t own him. Pit bulls and Rottweilers get a bad rap because of bad people and bad training.

[@JennSarracenia]

Yeah I’m super disappointed with bens uneducated take :/

[@romexoxo6158]

So crazy I have a very similar situation. I have bully and a husky and everyone is afraid of the bully and runs to pet the husky. My husky is a natural guard dog. People cannot just go up and pet him. He will growl and correct them and needs me to properly introduce him. But my bully bill would let someone kick my ass for a Pat on the head lol

[@cassidybrewer]

Ben: “people just stand for five hours?! That’s a long time!” Me, a hairdresser: 👁️👄👁️

[@erinkelley7104]

Oh Ben. No. Pitbulls are some of the sweetest breeds. Bad owners not bad dogs. They are villiafied for how some have trained them to be through starvation and abuse.

[@kathymathiesen7436]

Sorry but I couldn't disagree more with Ben about his general dog breed specific discrimination. I rescued an amazing Pit Bull 10 years ago and he would never hurt a fly. Dogs aren't born good or bad just like humans and need to be nurtured properly.

[@julia8523]

Happy taco tuesday! I think there is a huge problem in regards to pet owners being held responsible in training their pets and being educated owners. It's less of the dogs being dangerous and more of the pet owners being uninformed/under prepared/uneducated on what it takes to be a dog owner and how to train them for not only people's safety but also the dog and other animals that are around them. Not to mention that many larger "aggressive" dog breeds are more likely to be used/abused and have trauma/behavioral issues that further contribute to harmful stereotypes placed on them because of their breed.

[@Christina_Paz]

Agreed. We adopted a stray Pitbull and named her Sweetie. She was one of the sweetest dogs I ever had. Sadly in my neighborhood there are many pitbulls that are intentionally bred, starved and mistreated intentionally so that they win in dog fights. Even more sad is that it took way too long ( and a kid being shot in the park where the pitbulls were fought ) for police to stop it. It's a heartbreaking thing.

[@stephi25]

This 😔 it is not the dog, it is the owner either training them to be aggressive, or not training them properly. They are not just born as killers. And to Ben’s point any medium to larger size dog has the capability of killing a small animal or child, let’s not blame entire breeds because they have a bad reputation because of HUMANS taking advantage of them.

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

there needs to be more responsibility placed on back yard breeders. And all around more education. When people say it's not the breed it's the owner they're wrong. Some breeds are more likely to have SSA, dog aggression, people aggression, a higher prey drive, etc. Educate yourself when picking a Breed and buy responsibly.

[@julia8523]

@MrsPokits TheRiot Yes as someone else mentioned in another comment on this video, some breeds/size are more likely, but there are a multitude of factors that go into the likelihood of a dog attacking someone. Not just breed but also age, fear level, sex, size, and owner experience etc. Either way the majority of owners do not attend even 1 training session with their dogs to work on their behaviors and insecurities. No matter the size, breed or sex dogs can be trained to help ensure their safety and the others around them. Backyard breeders are another major issue.

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

@@julia8523 I'm just pointing out Breed does play an issue. The biggest issue is puppy mills and backyard breeders, and people not educating themselves when picking a breed. Because so many people say it's not the breed it's the owner, well intentioned pet owners pick whatever breed they like the look of and then are all shocked when they're animal with an incredibly high prey drive that gets no stimulation kills their chickens. Most issues can be fixed with ethical breeding, education, and managing one's expectations. The biggest issue with pits attack records is it's like 10-20 breeds commonly called pits that are not in fact a pitbull. Even my Rhodesian was commonly mislabeled as a pit.

[@celiamellow8389]

Ben I urge your to look more into bully breads. They are naturally powerful, just like a husky or German shepherd. But the treatment of bully breads matters so much, they really are great family dogs.

[@cpiccerilli]

Agreed. I've met more aggressive "family" dogs like golden and labs than I have Pitts, rottweilers, etc. No dog should be judged by it's breed. This comment from Ben really disappointed me - I would hope he wouldn't make such generalizing statements

[@ykells]

Agreed..I know he was joking. But it was a dissapointing take especially while the rescues I help out with get overwhelmed with people returning pandemic puppies. Him saying no one should own pit bulls was a really dissapointing take. I think the audience should look past his comment and educate themselves before they write off an entire breed of dogs.

[@erikperhs_]

Because they are naturally powerful and have the potential to kill an adult human being, we really shouldn't own them. We could say the same thing for a wild animal, like a tiger or a wolf. Sure, if you treat them well since they're a baby they're gonna be gentle and love you, but IF they ever attack you they could kill you. So WHY?

[@eZeebreeZe]

@@ykells except he wasn’t, it made me sad to hear but he’s not the only one who thinks that way. The problem is that pitties have a bad rep and as a result any incident involving them will blow up.

[@gwendolynrobinson3900]

Most bully breeds were originally bred to be family dogs. Pit bulls were nicknamed "nanny dogs" because they were bred to be especially gentle with young children. Only in more recent decades were they bred to fight and became associated with that, but most of the pit bulls you adopt or buy from breeders were not bred for fighting, and are incredibly sweet and gentle My family's dog was a pit mix, she is rambunctious and loud and plays rough, until she's with a child, she is very very quiet and soft and makes herself smaller and is just incredibly sweet. But sure, she's a murderer dog bred to kill

[@silverleon971]

I'm sure not many people will see this since it's hours after the release of the video, but I just had to comment I can't disagree more with what Ben said about dogs like Rottweilers and pitbulls. Many of those breeds weren't bred to be 'monsters' at all - Rottweilers for example were bred to be strong to pull carts. There are so many smaller dogs who have also been bred to have a 'killer instinct' (really don't like that term, prefer to say prey drive) that leads to a lot of behavior problems too, but people overlook the damage done because they're small and 'harmless'. This aggressive behavior more often than not results from people putting them in illegal fighting rings, abusing them, or failing to socialize and exercise their dogs appropriately. I volunteer at a shelter to help the vets medicate animals, and most of the dogs I treat there are large, working/bully breeds who have come from the *worst* situations, but despite that, I have genuinely only encountered maybe one or two animals who I felt uncomfortable treating in my entire time volunteering. By and large, they are so enthusiastic and full of love; when I have gotten pushed around it's because they're so excited to see someone, and they're coming up to lick my face while I'm kneeling, jumping to greet me when I come into their kennel, or wagging their tails so hard they wiggle and bump into me. Many can be really gentle too, just quietly coming up to greet and get pets. They would make fantastic family pets to a responsible pet owner with the resources to give them a good life and socialize them. So yes, you should have the proper respect for a big dog, just like you would for any other animal or person, but saying that being vulnerable around them is inherently dangerous is just so ill-founded. This is filmed live, so it's 100% understandable to have bad takes from time to time. We're all human, and I love that they have honest conversations about their opinions. I just hope that maybe they might see the comments like this from people with more experience and be open to dismantling the stigma around certain breeds. I see so many sweet, gentle, and misunderstood dogs suffer because of snap-judgments based on their appearance and breed. Sorry for the novel lol.

[@KatieMae525]

This is a fantastic response. I have a rottie mix pup, usually pretty steady around 80 lbs. - people see him, judge him immediately and think he’s so scary and will attack. The worst thing he’s going to do is bark (because that’s part of what rotties do as a breed). He is truly one of the sweetest, most gentle dogs I’ve ever met. He’s just a big baby who is unaware of his size and wants to be loved! I’d trust him with my life

[@madddoll8685]

TIP: volunteer at an actual humane society and take selfies with those dogs. That way: 1) you aren't lying about it being your actual pet 2) you seem like a decent human being doing good deeds 3) it makes you more interesting and volunteering is something you can talk about during the date. You're welcome!

[@kirstyndowney3889]

I only listen to the podcast so immediately I came here after I turned off the podcast after Ben made the Pit Bull comment… glad to know it’s just not me

[@proxymoxie7882]

"Pitbulls shouldn't be pets" is definitely an unpopular opinion.

[@erikperhs_]

It is, but it shouldn't. We shouldn't own animals that can kill people. It's the same as owning a tiger. "Oh but mine is sweet and never hurt me" yeah, but when they do you could literally die.

[@proxymoxie7882]

@@erikperhs_ to say we shouldn't own animals that can kill us is going to be putting most breeds of dogs off the table as pets, many of them (especially bigger breeds) are plenty capable and will have the potential for it without proper training. The reality is that dogs at this point have been bred along side us to do jobs. The problem is not many people exercise or challenge the brains of their working dogs and instead they live in kennels or backyards all day with little to no stimulation and fulfillment. Breeds like border collies or huskies may not kill someone but they will tear things apart to let out the energy, and german shepards or belgian malinois can have pretty bad aggression when not getting the training they need. All of this to say that there are very few dogs we should have as pets with this mindset. And that's also humoring the argument seeing as tigers aren't domesticated and pittys are.

[@erikperhs_]

@@proxymoxie7882 Nothing you said changes the fact that the probability of a pitbull or a rottweiler killing you is WAY higher than other breeds like huskies or border collies doing it. The risk IS higher, so why take it? No one here is saying we should kill all pitbulls, just that we shouldn't actively make more of them. Of course, give homes to those who already exist, but let them die out eventually. It would be better for everyone and it wouldn't harm no one. Most people that I know that own pitbulls only do it as a show of force. It's usually macho guys who want everyone to know how badass they are. Same goes for pugs, because those things are struggling to live and people keep making them because they're cute. A pet is supposed to keep you company, you don't need it to be so strong and dangerous.

[@proxymoxie7882]

@erikperhs3271 Because the qualites of the breed are what you are looking for. It's that simple. I never spoke to killing them, you're the one bringing it up. But simply put you're wrong, there is no need to let the breed die out. Pitties have been domesticated for some time now and as with any other breed have specific needs. All dogs are bred to work, not to be pets. It's a fact. Some will fare better as a pet not having a high energy output, like maybe pugs or pekingese? Reality is that backyard breeders, irresponsible owners, and those who abuse their dogs are the problem, not the breed. Again, via you're poor justification, many breed should not be pets including, but not limited to: Chow Chow, Bull Terrier, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Basenji, Saint Bernard, Akita Inu, Malamute, German Shepard, Cane Corso, Dobermann, Boxer, Bull Mastiff. So, we should stop breeding all of these dogs as well? Because when mishandled these breeds will kill as well.

[@WispofisisCaelum]

@@proxymoxie7882 there are people that literally breed certain mixed breeds that do harm to the animal just by existing not all breeds should exist but yes too many people are shit dog owners they are to blame in most cases

[@nattcattt]

There is actually a lot of research to support that later school start times improve students mood and performance. Teenagers are literally genetically programmed to stay up later and sleep longer so they can’t just “go to bed earlier”

[@dumitritabulgariu3790]

Unfortunately schools were designed to "copy" most parents' working hours. I wish there could be some flexibility for everyone's sake. Society is quite inflexible

[@nattcattt]

Source: If you are interested in reading more about this topic and pretty much everything to do with sleep, read the book "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker

[@elliottg4463]

I live in New Zealand and out start times in Highschool were 8:30, which honestly I found too early. Once a week we would have a late start which was 9:40, which was great! In primary school (elementary) started 8:50 and considering younger children have an easier time getting up early I find it strange that they would start later.

[@dumitritabulgariu3790]

@@elliottg4463 I can completely understand. I went to primary and secondary school in Romania. The starting time used to be 8am. We also had homework daily and I remember how exhausting that felt

[@lizalove91]

I’ve always needed a lot of sleep so when I was a teen I literally went to bed at 10 pm or earlier because my hs started at 7:10 which was insane!

[@castelcatjerome]

On the fish pictures, yes they are an immediate turn off and no for me. Literally every dating profile where a guy included one or more fish pictures (that they've caught) was from a guy with the opposite political views as me, and that is not something that is ever going to work for me.

[@LanaJulie33]

For me, it's the picture where the guy is holding up a giant fish next to their head, bragging about what they caught and are about to kill. A picture of someone fishing isn't the problem; it's about what they are doing with the fish in the photo! 😂

[@castelcatjerome]

That is definitely true! I'm not a vegetarian, but bragging about killing an animal for fun does not sit right with me.

[@straberryshinigami15g97]

So you agree that killing someone who doesn’t want to die is wrong?

[@Chloes_nails088]

I have worked with animals for many years, and currently am in an animal shelter. I see far too many of these breeds come in, no one wants to adopt them. When they are gentle giants. I also see and work with small dogs (including my parents in laws chihuahua) who show extreme aggression and resource guarding. I’m a firm believer, every dog can be aggressive if trained in the wrong hands. 🥺

[@CreativeWriter19]

Re: The world starts too early: I am an always and forever night owl, even at 31 years old with a 9-6 job, I can't fall asleep before 11:30pm (and that's the earliest I can fall asleep, most of the time it's after midnight) and wake up between 10 and noon on the weekends, so I instinctually agree with starting the world later. But I also know that everyone has a slightly different circadian rhythm, and some people are like me naturally, and others are natural morning people, so what I really think would help is if the world was more flexible on time. If more jobs offered both earlier and later hours for work and allowed all employees to choose their hours, and more businesses offered earlier and later business hours (mainly thinking about banks and other places like that that are generally only open 8-5) the world would be more comfortable for everyone. Me and my night owl friends will work the later shifts so the morning people can be in bed by 8, and the morning people can work the earlier shifts so we can sleep til 10 every day. I know I would work much more productively if I could stay up later and sleep later consistently. Unrelated: pasta and noodles are the same thing.

[@wonderland2285]

Statistically, chihuahuas are more dangerous than pitbulls. I have had 2 pibbles, a chihuahua mix and a lab. The little one was more of an issue than the pibbles

[@pinkpixiie]

let’s have a pod where ben learns about pit bulls uhhhh, lmao no hate as someone who’s been attacked by a great dane, i totally get what u mean but it truly comes down to the owner not the breed. any dog can cause a awful attack, that’s why it’s so important people who get dogs understand how to train them for everyone’s safety. “scary” dogs can truly be the sweetest souls ever 💗

[@angelskypad]

About being burntout due to inauthenticity at work - I really relate to what the Redditor said. I've worked at companies where I enjoyed the job description itself, but the need to dull down my personality to fit the culture was extremely draining. It's hard to find a workplace with a balance of enjoyable job description and enjoyable culture. Stay strong everyone ❤

[@erikperhs_]

I tend to go through that a lot. I'm very sincere and I tend to treat people equally, which means I see the boss as just another coworker who's working with me towards a common goal. And that's not what most bosses expect 😅

[@VeryLittlePanda95]

About the QR code menu thing: It's a pain in the ass when you run across that when you're on a holiday. I don't have internet everywhere. If the menu is on the internet and I'm in a country where I don't have access I don't want to have to connect to some random wifi to see what I want to eat.

[@Mads97415]

As someone who has to go to another state to see Taylor Swift and make a whole trip out of it (and had buy kinda ridiculously priced tickets) I’m more than ok with her concert being that long. Get my moneys worth😅😂

[@CreativeWriter19]

SAME! I'm not going to the nearest show to where I live, either, I'm driving 11 hours to go with my best friends (who are the ones who had the presale code so it's the show closest to them lol). But I'm glad I get to go with friends!

[@Darbster]

For real, I'm not going to another state or 11 hours away, just 3 (but got a hotel because a 3 hr drive home after midnight is not in the cards)-I'm more than ok with a long show!

[@cowboylike_zoe]

i’m flying from canada to nashville to see her thank goodness for the 49 dollar tickets

[@HannahTyson]

BEN I 100% AGREE. I went to a Justin Timberlake concert one time and I started at 8pm. I guess he decided to play his entire discography - at 1am I had to call it a night but he was STILL GOING

[@theclaypixie]

“I’ve got an idea, take some pictures of yourself without fish!” ben has me cracking up 😂

[@KMAC-mf4dk]

He's got a point. In a similar vein, get a few hobbies that don't involve fish and are more unique!

[@KatieMae525]

I must say as someone with a Rottie mix pup, I am naked in from of him all the time. He is the sweetest biggest baby ever 😂❤ no hate!

[@kymb8526]

So people shouldn't own cats, dogs, or horses according to Ben?

[@RoKer13]

Warm Bodies is a good zombie movie where people learn how to live with them. That can be too idealistic but I like that idea better than the usual zombies kill everyone lol

[@jackrussel999]

Fun fact, after I saw the menu and thought the boyfriend looked familiar I realized he was the guy in Warn Bodies! he's also in that new Dracula movie with Nick Cage and that looks fun, hoping it will have Shaun of the Dead energy.

[@RoKer13]

@@jackrussel999 Oh I saw the Dracula trailer, that looks like such a fun movie! He’s a good actor actually, I’ve seen him in a lot of stuff.

[@_bebeboudeur_]

have you seen izombie? (tv show)

[@Ichigo_Hime]

The only reason you hear more about pit bull or big dog attacks is because they do more damage when they do happen but the thing is they rarely happen. I’ve been attacked by a dog twice and both times it’s been by a small dog and both times the owner either laughed or shrugged it off and walked away without even apologizing. Small dogs are consistently and significantly way more aggressive than big dogs are.

[@indiecloud100]

I agree with you, and I've met the cutest love bugs of pitbulls, but a small dog can't kill ya.

[@No1PlutoSupporter]

I also have been attacked and bitten by a small dog and no one did anything. I lived almost everyday as a child in fear walking home from school bc this one dog (a pit bull) would always bark at me and jump at the fence/door and I just kinda thought it would be inevitable I would get attacked. (The pathway was unavoidable so I had to walk past it) I really don’t like dogs that bark at you just bc you walk by 😩😩😩 Dogs in general scare meeeeee bc if several bad experiences

[@leonardskeonard]

@@indiecloud100 Yet it's also not a larger dogs fault for being large and doing more damage. Essentially saying that a large dog doesn't deserve a home because of the slight chance of an attack is... a choice

[@rachelmazurek1642]

Agreed! Small dogs can be really temperamental! And if people use the “small dogs can’t kill argument,” what about a golden? The all American dog? Large dog, could definitely kill if raised the wrong way. So should no one own goldens? Obviously that’s crazy- no difference.

[@indiecloud100]

@@leonardskeonard I never said they shouldn't get a home. I don't think we should breed pugs either, but the ones already alive shouldn't be put down or neglected.

[@mobuckey]

unpop opinion: Overalls are underrated! Cris woke up and chose the farm life. gonna herd some cats 🧑‍🌾

[@jessicamessicak]

Lmao😂

[@tianna1116]

Your profile picture is cute! Did you paint or draw that?

[@mobuckey]

@@tianna1116 thank you! painted with gouache 💕🎨

[@MooTelevision]

Well, any dog is capable of killing. Bully breeds were bred for fighting in the early 1900s, but an animal’s behavior develops through an interaction between environment and their genetics. And over the years their genetics have changed. Many breeds have come from the original “fighting” dogs like Staffys that are statistically not aggressive or dangerous. These different breeds are lumped together under the term “pitbull” so many of the attacks reported are inflated because they don’t show the specific breed. And most of incidents are from illegal dog fighting and neglected/abused animals. Bully breeds are really great dogs, and unless you’ve been around them I don’t think it’s a safe or just assumption to say no one should have them.

[@orthographic531]

Ben "I don't want a pet that could kill a small animal or a child" - well then you DEFINITELY shouldn't have cats because they kill small animals all the time 😅

[@bethanrumsey4634]

Just like to say people do have different circadian rythms, and it does have multiple factors such as sun and activity. It has been proven teenagers' circadian rythm is later than kids and adults. I say this as somebody who has always tried to wake up early, tried everything, but I find it nearly impossible to fall asleep consistently before a certain time. Ie. It isn't just a choice to wake up earlier or later. A lot of it is biological.

[@tchaugn]

Does Ben think cats cannot kill small animals? Lmao

[@somebodysomewhere22]

As an Italian (whose favorite pasta is spaghetti) with a very sweet Rottweiler I have strong opinions about your opinions 😂

[@_bebeboudeur_]

do we agree that one should not cut their spaghetti?

[@whitneyjax945]

I’ve never one met a mean pitbull. I also don’t hang around breeders and non animal lovers so that’s not surprising. Pit bulls where originally breed as “nanny dogs” to protect and watch kids. Society has bad mouth that breed so much and it makes me so sad and angry. Shot I have more issues with small dogs than big ones. Their mouth just isn’t quite big enough to hurt me. A infant or child on the other hand.

[@caffeineandconquer]

As an introvert myself, I hate the stereotype that we're antisocial. I like to socialize, I just need less of it and need breaks to recharge my energy. But I like people 🤷‍♀️ Sharing with people that your introverted is just us wanting our personality and boundaries to be understood.

[@jamiebumbaugh]

i quite literally have something called "delayed sleep phase syndrome." this just means my circadian rhythm is "off" by a few hours. I go to bed around 3am and wake up around 11am every day; the thing is, i thrive on this schedule. when i forced myself to have "normal" people hours, i was significantly more fatigued throughout the day and often had to take naps when i got home from work. the only downside is, it's much harder to i guess "function" in society since most stuff is 9-5. i have to schedule all my appointments in the afternoon and you can usually find me in the grocery store at 9pm lol. it's worth noting wiki has this listed as being a comorbidity with depression (which i have), adhd, and ocd, so fun times. :)

[@erikperhs_]

Same here! When I started going to the gym, I tried going early, like around 8am. And it worked for a couple of days, but then I had to sleep through the whole afternoon because I had to wake up early. Now I sleep from 5am to 12pm, work through the afternoon, go to the gym at night (around 8pm) and then work some more until late at night.

[@cinloykko]

Same!

[@katherinerichards5145]

Ben is usually very well spoken and progressive. His dog comments were not well informed. I hope he is open to the education this comment section is attempting to supply!!

[@littlerayofsunshine8825]

❤

[@haleyhoudini]

A better definition of introvert versus extrovert is that an introvert is somebody who generally feels energized by being by themself or spending time with themselves and for whom social interaction, even if they enjoy it, is draining. An extrovert would be the opposite; social interaction is energizing and spending time on their own could be draining, even if they enjoy spending time with themselves. It has nothing to do really with the person's propensity to share their opinion or engage in conversation regardless of the medium, though of course certain mediums might be preferred by certain people like you said with the self-selected Reddit population. For example, I'm an introvert, I don't have social anxiety at all, I just really prefer my own company over the company of others, save a few very key people. But interacting with strangers on the internet or through texting is less draining than if I were to have the same conversation in person because I'm not having to worry about is my body language being read correctly, am I making enough eye contact at the right time (part of that is my ADHD and my slight ASD), and it also gives me the ability to step away from the conversation when I'm drained. It's harder to do that in person because it can be considered rude. Which is also why small talk is difficult, it's not the topic that is bothersome. It's the fact that I'm engaging in an interaction purely for the social expectation, not because I'm actually trying to communicate an opinion or a thought or information to another person. I enjoy having really good conversation with many people, but small talk makes me want to rip my hair out because it means nothing and does nothing except perpetuates his expectation that we interact with other people simply because we're near them.

[@loveandhate52]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THIS IS IT EXACTLY! So many people use the word 'introvert' to describe someone who specifically dreads/does not enjoy social interactions when they mean 'shy' or 'socially anxious'. Listen, I am often the person who makes plans with friends. I look forward to the times when we can hang out, I enjoy myself during the event, and I miss them when we part ways. Then, when I get home, I'm ready to be by myself and don't want anyone to acknowledge my existence for the next 3-5 business days. But that doesn't take away from the fact that I still enjoyed going out and being around people.

[@straberryshinigami15g97]

There’s also ambiverts!

[@haleyhoudini]

​@@straberryshinigami15g97 yeah! I totally forgot to cover that, haha

[@ashleymockensturm8028]

Ben, just saying ANY dog could do that. Also Pitbulls were bred to be nanny dogs, there temper is SOOOO nice. They're second only to golden retrievers

[@xXTheBuddXx]

Oh Ben... this is the first time I've ever been disappointed by one of your opinions due to it's lack of research. Pittbulls have such a FALSE negative stereotype. They haven't been bred to be monsters, and all of the old wives' tales are actually false... I had someone break onto my property... my jackrussel/chihuahua mix was the one that did the protecting... You'll find this is common. They don't even have the strongest or most common bite either... There's a reason they fill the shelters will bully breeds, people often get them because they think they're big and mean, then when they aren't they get abandoned.

[@tanie3543]

About the mattress thing, i guess there was a significant lack of understanding of other cultures. In many Asian countries, (India and it's neighbours, Korea, malaysia, etc) it's very common to sleep without any bed frame. In fact, as the weather gets hotter, people even sleep on a thin carpet or just on the floor lol. Idk if the poster belonged to such cultures but it's definitely more normal in many many places.

[@_bebeboudeur_]

i liked sleeping with my mattress on the floor, but i don't think mine was made for that use

[@rebeccaaaron5472]

iZombie was a fun show that had a different take on zombie outbreaks compared to walking dead or the last of us! Super underrated show imo

[@kittencuddler1072]

my fave show ever tbh

[@WispofisisCaelum]

Yeah this show had such a different take on zombies I loved the show a lot. I’m not much of a zombie fan because I think it’s way over done but yeah love when a movie or show can take zombie and give it a new unique twist so to speak.

[@mikaela4180]

School start times are largely based on bus scheduling, at least in the US. So we put smaller children on buses later in the morning for safety reasons, so the older kids have to get on earlier, even though developmentally their sleep needs are reversed.

[@katc2040]

I actually remember school starting earlier in middle school than high school

[@neon.anissa]

As a fully formed adult who was on dating apps for a few years, I can say that for men, I find a single photo with friends/in public to be helpful with determining physical stature (this is something insecure people will try to obscure), but if all/most photos are with friends, it's annoying because I can't tell which one you are, and I'm playing where's Waldo to see which one person is common in all the photos. Also, if you are not the most attractive person in the group, and your potential date is trying to figure out which one you are, only having group photos really works against you. Your willingness to do the work on your profile/photos directly corresponds to the kind of responses you're gonna get. If all you have is old group/family photos... don't expect anyone to be enthusiastic to swipe.

[@billakaifa]

In regards to zombie films: I think Shaun of the dead had an interesting take at a zombie apocalypse film! It also has what Cristine and Ben were talking about: days before the outbreak and military dealing with zombies.

[@TheNinaks97]

Yes! Shaun of the dead is perfect

[@MeowHelloKitty]

Aim for the head! 🧟‍♂️🎯

[@ermintrude_fanshaw]

Exactly! Shaun of the Dead is the movie they need.

[@TheicMoggy]

Ben apparently hates this movie

[@amberbennett2642]

Pit bulls are not bad. Train your pets.

[@gabrielschneider7725]

My family dog is a pit bull and she’s the sweetest dog alive. I have two pitties of my own and they are also some of the sweetest dogs. It’s not the breed. It’s how you raise them!

[@erikperhs_]

You can raise a pitbull and a beagle the same way and they can both turn out to be aggressive. Only one of them will kill you.

[@katiekasl3701]

I was fortunate enough to catch the very first night of the Eras Tour. It was a long concert, for sure, but it gave me a brand new appreciation for Taylor. She's a year younger than I am, and while I hit a wall about 2.5 hours in, she just kept going. The girl is a machine. Looking forward to your reactions after you've seen her!

[@britneymann5504]

I went night 2 - and sameeee! My friend that went with me and I are both 34 and Folkmore Stans. We were struggling to stay awake during Folklore. Like "My heart is so happy to be hearing these songs but my body is soooo tired and this is way too chill." Granted we both traveled early that morning - but we were just in awe of Taylor's energy.

[@katiekasl3701]

​@@britneymann5504 Glad I'm not alone! I'm way more familiar with her earlier, less mellow stuff, so she was practically putting me to bed by saving her recent albums for the end. Regardless, still a great show, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't following along at least a little bit with the rest of her tour.

[@wendyxkuma]

Woah that dog take from Ben really puts me off

[@quinnhasnousername]

the zombie show yall are wanting is iZombie!!!!! the zombie outbreak part is after a few seasons but it really builds up what it would look like and explores why zombies exist and exploring cures. the show starts the focus on one individual who got infected but the show builds up slowly on how everyone around her gets affected by her zombification and how that leads to the whole world getting affected. I don't lile cop shows or zombie shows, but somwthing about the main character really pulled me into this one

[@WispofisisCaelum]

Yes another Izombie comment. It would be awesome if they watched it and gave a review.

[@immortangel3978]

We recused a pitbull in December and he is the sweetest baby in the world. I love the both of you guys but that take Ben said I’m hoping was just worded wrong. Pit bulls aren’t evil they deserve to be loved.

[@sabrinawang4004]

Hey! Just to let you guys know, in some East Asian countries it is very common for people to sleep with a mattress on the floor. My parents do that at home

[@greenbean381]

Yeah unless there's an issue with moisture/humidity like they mentioned it doesn't really matter, just personal preference really

[@proxymoxie7882]

I guess, I understood that the US doesn't have a great cleanliness standard over all, which is where the mattress on the floor was an issue. 😅

[@topicecream4930]

But isn’t it common also to put the mattresses away when you’re not sleeping? Like it doesn’t stay on the floor the whole time. Typical US-European mattresses are huge and bulky, so it wouldn’t be an everyday chore to put them away or let them dry properly Correct me if I’m wrong 😅

[@thenopedetective]

The reason most people don't have it on the floor in the US is humidity and it's considered gross to have it on the floor. Floors are not less clean in the US though

[@rachelcakes3929]

Ok so, about pit bulls…. It’s all in the owners and not the dog itself. I had a pit and she was the sweetest. They used to be known as nanny dogs because of their loyalty and nurturing tendencies.

[@meganm4671]

I worked as a waitress in college, and I think the reason many restaurants got rid of physical menus is because once COVID hit, restaurants were required to disinfect every menu between tables to meet safety regulations and remain open. With limited seating capacity and limited staffing, it was too difficult to keep with the stacks of menus that had to be disinfected before they could be used again. The QR code menus reduced this burden and gave staff more time to spend cleaning other areas of the restaurant and helping more customers.

[@clumsy_socks]

I was super confused by the "fishing" guy and my brain thought they meant "phishing" and the guy was trying to scam other women online😅😅

[@Earthwormstation]

On the pit bull stance it's a actually a wide misconception that they are super mean and scary they were actual breed as nanny dogs but they are very strong and have a powerful bite and that's why people have chosen to train them for dog fighting it just depends on the owner any dog is capable of doing the same damage a pit bull can do if the owner is bad and they don't feel safe

[@alexandrahill9176]

Thank you!!! I said this in replies to my comment and most people agree with what you mentioned here.

[@rebekahsamuelson2541]

I rescue dogs and almost every single time it's a pitbull, they're the most friendly and easiest to catch because they're so resilient and trusting!! They were bred to be trusting, not fight!!!!

[@dreamfall815]

The nanny dog thing is a total myth.

[@mcperks4631]

The nanny dog thing is not true. Pit bulls were bred to fight. Statistics speak for itself....Pitbulls are deadly....especially to other dogs and children. Sometimes pitbulls will kill adults too....happens all the time....look it up....and also alot of the time the Pitbull is the sweet family pet that would never hurt a fly, gentle they say....until it kills their children. Look up the case that happened in Memphis Tennessee. Killed their two children and seriously injured the mother. Tragic.

[@nparry98]

The nanny dog thing is a lie made up by Lilian Rant in 1971, she was the president of the Staffordshire bull terrier club in America and needed to market them to homes because no one wanted them.

[@liketopaintmynails]

Sorry if this was already said I couldn't find it in the comments but pitbulls were literally called 'nanny dogs' because they were so gentle and loving around babies. And as other comments have stated it was then later down the line with pit bulls being abused, mistreated, and raised for fighting that they gained this reputation as ferocious or vicious

[@chibiosaka]

Cristine talking about the cultural difference of sharing opinions and how that seems to be spreading reminded me of some stuff I've read about the domination of American culture online. I think it'd be interesting to hear Ben and Cristine talk about that as non-US citizens but very adjacent to that culture.

[@WYIN98]

We should get a podcast post show once you both have gone to the concert to let us know your thoughts! I'm not a Taylor swift fan but wouldn't mind hearing about it

[@castelcatjerome]

I'm absolutely with Ben that physical menus at restaurants should still be the norm. On a practical level, I have never gotten a QR code to work on my phone, so I literally cannot access that kind of menu. On a social level, I am there for the experience and to be present in the moment. The second the phone comes out it sets the tone of everyone I'm with hunched over the tiny phone screen in silence for a while, and lots of people will leave the phone out afterwards. I think phones should be put away and out of sight to be present in the moment.

[@EchoRe]

It was really disappointing to hear Ben's thoughts on pit bulls. Y'all are extremely intelligent people so it was a little strange hearing such a poorly informed take on this.

[@sophies5961]

Cris your feelings are valid! You are alowed to be tired from the work you do and still be grateful to have a great job dont let people make you feel bad for literally working to give them your content and HT

[@tubeyuber65]

Hearing Bens stance on bully breeds is really sad ngl

[@chemextin74]

simply: standing for 3 hours!?!?!? *restaurant hostesses have entered the chat*

[@veronique9823]

in HEELS to boot

[@LanaJulie33]

lmao right?!?!

[@lizalove91]

Cristine used to work at a pharmacy! She’s probably forgotten the standing by now lol

[@lisettesoliz9241]

Ooooh the pitbull comment broke my heart...

[@SaroparDiva]

I think the topic of what size or breed of dog a person should have is relative to the amount of time, effort, training, etc. a person is willing to put into being a responsible pet owner. Any untrained animal is only acting as an animal would in the wild, and it is a pet owner's responsibility to dedicate time and effort towards training that animal, for the safety of the animal itself and the people around it. I have had two pitbulls in my life and they were the sweetest, gentlest dogs I have ever interacted with, and that was a result of my step-mom putting in the necessary amount of training required of those animals. I agree that if you aren't prepared to put in the time, effort, research, and training required of a certain animal, then you shouldn't have it, but that is relative to any and all animals from the smallest fish to the biggest horses. A horse could easily kill or harm a child, but that is not inherently the horse's fault if that were to happen. It is the responsibility of pet owners to create safe environments for their animals. Also, reactive/aggressive dogs are not born that way, unfortunately there are some people in the world who mistreat animals and sometimes train them to be aggressive, that is why there are so many organizations that exist to rescue animals from abusive situations. Pit bulls unfairly get an especially bad reputation for being aggressive, when a properly trained pit bull can be just as gentle as any other dog. There are no bad dogs, only bad/neglectful/irresponsible l owners who do not have the animal's best interest at heart, which results in a dangerous situation for the animal, as well as the people who interact with it. I do not think Ben intended to be hurtful with what he said regarding pit bulls, because that is a pretty common conception that people have about that breed of dog. However, it is important to remember not to over-generalize about an entire breed of dog, especially when that breed of dog has historically been mistreated and abused by humans.

[@OpeiaStars]

My brothers have two pit bulls and they’re two of the kindest dogs I’ve ever met. It’s not the pit bulls or Rottweiler that are bad it’s the owners who train them that way. There are humans who have 50-60 pound of muscle and can break a persons arm like a twig that doesn’t necessarily mean that human being is dangerous. So just because a dog has muscle and strong jaws doesn’t mean their necessarily dangerous either.

[@xena_xan]

A lot of dogs can do damage.. don’t think pit bulls or Rottweilers are inherently aggressive, I think you guys are forgetting that people make them aggressive. I’ve had many Rottweilers my whole life and their litters and none of them bit anyone or were aggressive.

[@Pankachu102]

On the “the world starts to early” I think it is more that some people have different natural sleep schedules. Like how there are morning people and night owls. For night owls, even if we go lay in bed at 8 pm… we just can’t sleep… so we just lay there till we naturally fall asleep at 10/11 pm… so for us it’s not natural to wake up at 7 am…

[@cowalarmclock]

I agree about the night owl thing, but I'm just curious about how long you sleep. If I fall asleep by 11pm, I think 7am is the perfect time to wake up! And I wouldn't consider myself a night owl. I am in my thirties though, so that has an effect.

[@Pankachu102]

@@cowalarmclock I guess I’m kind of a special case because my body requires like 10 hours of sleep to wake up not feeling like death… most night owls would probably be closer to 12am.

[@erikperhs_]

​@@Pankachu102 When I hear the term "night owl" I picture those people who go to bed at like 3am or even later actually.

[@megjournals]

Ben I think complaining about a concert length where so many people wanted tickets is a good “problem” to have 😂

[@TheBugidi]

About the QR menu I'm with Ben, and also if you go to a "nice" restaurant you kind take off the experience also you don't want to have another excuse to stare at the phone.

[@LauraLalocuraEstaenm]

it made sad how ben talked about pits

[@cece_marie]

👀 Me as a lady who is passionate about flyfishing, has a pitbull, and spends all 8hr of work walking outdoors on concrete - enjoyed the podcast while I worked outside for fun 🌷❤️

[@anonelle28]

iZombie is actually an amazing show that plays out everything you mentioned, a more “realistic” approach to a zombie outbreak. I highly recommend, every episode is entertaining in its own way. Great writing, very witty.

[@_bebeboudeur_]

yessss

[@ChocolateEclar]

Ben should tell Julian and Jenna not to have greyhounds with little dogs because apparently what a dog is bred for is the only thing that matters and they might attack them as prey. 🤷‍♀️

[@jackrussel999]

Cristine in overalls is so cute ❤ I love it! I was thinking of getting myself some overalls and now I'm gonna make it happen ✨

[@jenniferromano5152]

One time in high school I was kissing my boyfriend and I opened my eye for a second and his eyes were open 😂😂😂😂😂😂 it freaked me out

[@aylin7925]

Now, as someone who used to go to school at both 7.30am and 13.50pm, I gotta say I prefer the later shift better (We did that because there were too many students and not enough classrooms for all of them at once). But one thing to note is that I had a really hard time studying (probably because of adhd) so I hated the fact that I had to study late at night or again, early in the morning just to be slightly less unprepared. There were times when I used to wake up at 5am to study last minute and I fell asleep in classes because I was so tired. Overall, it really felt a lot better to wake up and have breakfast, perhaps even lunch oh my, and study and go to school more awake and functioning. Needless to say... I'm glad university schedules are vastly different.

[@SavantAudiosurf]

My gf and I just got back from The Friendship 2023 cruise ship/edm party rave boat. 5 day long music concert, went on til 4am every day. It was insane and the greatest time of my life. Perfect amount of time.

[@givemesomesugar]

About the qr menu, i would like to propose a new option. Menu’s on tablets! Easy to change the menu but not as much as a hassle as the qr code