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Compelled to Blurt...
I'm so glad this is here. I didn't think I was alone in that tic, but it sure is nice to know what company one is keeping.
This occurrence has caused me so much embarrassment and grief over the years, I've caught myself living in fear of providing another coal into the fire, as it were. I taught myself to say "monkeys" when I felt that, for a variety of reasons.
Now that feeling starts and I can blurt out "monkeys" at whatever... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by batmonkey
at 11:16 PM on July 25, 2008
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less head please nsfw
"rinsing with a mouthwash before he starts going down on you might cut down the risk of the UTIs"
...this can increase risk of yeast infection, allergic reaction, and even numbness if done within 30min of use and/or before mouth has been rinsed well with water.
posted to Ask Metafilter by batmonkey
at 10:58 PM on May 2, 2008
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Getting rid of mosquito bit scars
Welts & scars can be minimised by regular, thorough, and well-massaged application of any sufficiently emollient unguent, like cocoa butter, shea butter, Bag Balm, what have you. It's a combination of moisturising the area and making the matter creating the bump more malleable so that it breaks down more completely.
If the bumps are still reactive - itching, burning, stinging - application of any topical treatment for bug bites should help you, which includes most of... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by batmonkey
at 4:49 PM on March 28, 2008
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Most economical way to make your house smell good?
A few notes about incense:
It *will* increase the dust load in your home.
Frequent use has been tied to an increase in low air quality/respiratory effects thereof. Carbon monoxide - 'nuff said.
Make absolutely positive that it has a secure place in which to burn so that tiny burning embers or entire burning sticks do not suddenly find themselves on your drapes, furniture, carpet, or beloved family members.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by batmonkey
at 1:21 PM on March 26, 2008
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Critiques of The Black Community
The authors who come directly to mind:
Frantz Fanon, for that historical tilt that helps explain some of the most basic underpinnings of the current situation.
James Baldwin, as mentioned above - similar reason.
Greg Tate, who gets his ponder on magnificently.
Marcus Garvy is controversial, but part of his platform was a criticism of buying into the promises of colonialism, which is another underpinning of the current situation.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by batmonkey
at 2:17 PM on February 15, 2008
