The problem this year was headlines in our region screamed that flu cases were already ramping up late-September, so I got the vaccine early October. Now I’m going to be flipping my shit by March because no one can seem to agree on how much protection declines in 6 months.

Thank you for this important article. I am sorry that you have to endure this every time you eat. I’ve had a crash course in what not to do, from various ailments and misdiagnoses. I’m not truly allergic to anything, but I do have reactions. (Some intestinal, some sinus inflammation). During years of confusion, I…

Oh Christ, this is easy. Reply to him in French. Problem solved. 

I am white and I have seen some hiring practices, which I believe are used to discriminate against people based on appearance and political views. Sadly, I have also witnessed some ugly, illegal behavior from my employer and even our union rep which leads me to believe that reporting it would be beyond worthless. I…

Aw, what a shame! Who can we depend on to discriminate against hiring unattractive women after Hooters is gone?

I’m sorry but the Red Cross are a bunch of scammers. After Sandy, they were caught “setting aside” many of the donations for “future use” even when hundreds of people were still homeless, freezing cold, hungry and sick. If you have $50, split the donations between several small local orgs and read about them first.…

I don’t have kids - but one time I was at the grocery store, and a woman walked by with a young child (perhaps 2 or 3 years old) who had features of Down’s Syndrome. This little girl was smiling, and I’ve almost no interest in kids, but this little girl lit up the place. I couldn’t get over how joyful and sweet she…

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I work as a nature guide at a similarly “preserved” and toured area. It is natire rather than history (lots of hiking trails) - but some of it may have belonged to Native Americans too. Some parks have scripts for their guides - but the more laid-back ones may let whoever is a guide that year to do their own research.…

I had a cat with like, 18 different diseases and even when he was in remission, I felt horrible leaving him for a few days. I asked our vet tech-pet sitter to check in often. She would only call for emergencies (we didn’t have any) but would text often. It would only vibrate but I felt rude texting at the table. So…

I’m sort of perma-greyed here but, assuming you can see my comment, I’m a former vet tech and cat expert. The kitten could certainly have gotten into something poisonous, like anti-freeze which cats do drink by accident. I’m sure it happened long before anyone found her. I’m so very sorry. If you need to chat, my…

Yeah, I wasn’t going to reply but I think your points are actually interesting. So consider this:

My thanks for trying to explain it to this person. It’s basic female conditioning, if they don’t get it, their problem not mine (or yours) cheers. 

Not if you’re a typical woman. Not if you were taught “don’t make a scene”. Not if it were hammered into your psyche that your role in life is to never make anyone feel uncomfortable. You’re taught to sit politely, be patient. The server is probably stressed out and busy. Don’t be so negative, it will only be a few…

Point A: We need more of these.

I very respectfully disagree. When they play the anthem, it is probably the one opportunity we get to have our national symbol displayed for all to see, and then create a powerful gesture that shows we disagree with its very meaning. The Colin Kapernick gesture is one of the coolest things I’ve seen in my lifetime. No…

Biologist here. Big fan of AV Club, really disappointed to see this reposted here. I was at Hampton Beach when this happened. The full was a juvenile and seriously injured. We’re wiping out their prey and they can’t even get to the water’s edge to catch crabs because asshole humans took over the planet. Hide your…

Thank you times a million. The other day I was about to swipe my card at a small health food store, and two women actually stepped in front of my body between me and the counter. I looked them in the eye and said “Excuse me, can you step back a bit”? They did, barely. Then they looked at each other and began laughing.…

I like this one waaay better.

Nature guide here. When you wipe the area clean of mushrooms, you’re kinda ruining the scavenger hunt I do for kids. Even if you only take a few, it adds up when everyone after you does the same.