Chiming in for clarification: Literally it’s “bell game” but the word’s meaning is more like “bells that play” or “bells to play with”.

Had me in the first half ngl

I’m absolutely a dog person, still I wouldn’t allow dogs in my bedroom, let alone on the bed. While the first is just a bit bothersome, I think the second one to be pretty icky.

I’m so happy for you that you found a thing you love! Everyone needs a hobby. So sad society wants to take that from us as well. Live and let live!

Today I did, indeed, only need a light jacket.

I have to ask, because my non-native speaking ass thought you were wrong for a moment. Context aside, it “affects” the body and therefore “has an effect on” the body, right?

Here in Germany some plant-based products are now cheaper than the omni equivalents, because prices for the latter increased since the adaption.

I’m not sure wether that logo is really as expensive as they claim, but there are tons of products out there with kind of selfmade logos or at least a little text which reads “vegan”, “vegan friendly” or “suitable for a vegan diet”. Of course the official logo is the safe one, but as it’s still illegal to make misleading claims I guess one can trust 99% of those labels.

And the “debate” around it goes something like: “It’s now forbidden to eat Schnitzel!! Entirely!!1! We won’t take this paternalism anymore!11!!!” As always, it’s just a few people but they’re soo loud. It’s exhausting.

Imagine thinking a hobby needed to be useful.

And then, if you’re willing to try, take a look at yourself on the mirror and say one thing you like about yourself, right now. It can be ever so tiny, as in “I actually stood up to do this, which is cool I guess”. Just take a little moment and be kind to yourself. It may feel silly at first, but noone knows about it and a little kindness never hurt nobody. And one day you might even believe the nice things you say.

I feel like “afraid” would be the wrong word, but I definitely avoid starting a talk about it. It’s either immediately a heated discussion that I - obviously - initiated, just before talking bad about the other person’s mother, or it’s people givinge the “I don’t eat that much meat anyways” talk. I’m so tired of both.

Also I feel like when people find out, many lose the ability to see beyond the label. Like I suddenly loose every bit of personality I ever had. That’s why I especially avoid it in a professional environment. My boss can trust a professional, experienced worker, but can they trust a vegan? Don’t wanna find out.

My partner is convinced he doesn’t like mushrooms. If only he knew that most of his favorite dishes are full of finely grated ones.

People forget it’s not just the shipping itself. First of all, ships just like every other vehicle need more energy to move the heavier they are. Secondly the ice needs to be cooled for most of the trip and portable coolers are real energy guzzlers. So without doing the maths transporting ice from Greenland to Dubai is much more harmful than ships with empty containers on the same way.

Wasn’t able to identify the left flag, so I made a (rather lame) joke instead of asking directly. Thanks for clarifying!

Is this some kind of American joke that I’m too European to understand?

If a guy that’s been dead for almost 500 years is your biggest problem, your life must’ve been pretty neat so far.

YES

Tbf medieval pictures aren’t exactly known for their great use of perspective and proportions

Tbh I wouldn’t even want to get the button side changed. After buttoning my shirts one specific way my entire life it’d be such a pain in the arse to have it mirrored.