@Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works is correct.

I should’ve done my homework before going all “well akshullay 🤓” on them (sorry!).

The only similarities between the two is that they both are chemical reactions that produce a rapid release of energy. But past that, they are much different in how they get to that point.

Combustion, sure, but not an explosion.

I hate to do this to you, but that’s kind how explosions work (i.e. combustion).

Edit: I should’ve done my homework.

As a customer, I ask mostly because I want to be polite; it’s also a habit ingrained in me since I was a kid, so it’s totally fair of you to feel that way. But, look, if you’re having a bad day, tell me, and I’ll be sure to adjust myself accordingly and respectfully. The last thing I want to do is be all bubbly/excited/goofy when your mood is not there.

For your viewing pleasure.

I had a dog several years back who was difficult to give medicine to. Wet peanut butter mostly worked (wet so it doesn’t stick to your fingers), but there were times he would spit the pill back out, and I’d have to push it down his throat. It was always a wrestling match like the meme, except I’m not ripped or have hair.

My current dog doesn’t care and will just eat it without thinking about it. Ironically, she is not food motivated. 🤷‍♂️

Oh my last rule was more to the point of when trying to open or remove something to never force it open or apart, lest you risk breaking or damaging the part. A small amount of effort should be okay, but if it still doesn’t “give”, look to see why (maybe you missed a screw or there is a latch or hook you missed).

But you’re absolutely right about Human/Mother Nature. It is what it is, and it’s usually better to work with it and not against it.

Another personal rule of mine: slow and steady win the race. It may take me three times as long to do something, but it’ll get done as correctly as I can do it.

Edit: and a third rule: never force anything.

My personal rule is to make sure it goes back together in better condition than when it came apart.

…some of its vodka seltzers were accidentally labeled as Celsius energy drinks.

😍

Did they stutter?

Yup. I was going to buy a new couch, and the day before I was planning to go shopping, my son broke my TV.

At least it happened BEFORE I bought the couch. 😔

~I fucking hate “looking on the bright side”.~

My first college was a technical college that also trained nurses. If there’s one thing I learned it’s that nurses have nasty hygiene habits. Hopefully that gets washed out (pun intended) in the field; eventually.

I never will understand how somebody gets into any facet of medicine (e.g. nurse, doctor, pharmacist) and find it okay to deny anybody healthcare solely based on how the person lives. Like dude, there are better ways to make money and be a bigot at the same time. Insurance CEO comes to mind. Cannon fodder as well.