I’d say you are indeed here to argue - go back and reread the things you said earlier. Now you’re telling me what’s a good idea to tell someone in a profession when there was no prior mention of that fact for me to have known it. Methinks there’s a good bit of projection, ego-boosting, and other similar subconsciously-driven “high horse” activities happening on your part, but I’m too tired to bother dragging out Lucy’s psychiatry booth to address it right now. In lieu of such, I’ll simply suggest you go find a mirror in which to bathe in your own awesomeness.

EDIT: I also shouldn’t have to tell someone in your prestigious position in life this fact, but there’s “fantasy,” and then there’s “Fantasy” - the latter of which is capitalized for a reason. You used the former, so don’t be surprised that I used the definition associated with that form of the word.

So sexual fantasies can’t possibly happen IRL? I think you’re too focused on a single definition & perhaps need to try another dictionary. Whatever. I’m going to bed. Good luck with keeping words strictly linked to a singular definition.

You’re talking specifically about a name used to classify a particular genre of stories. The word “fantasy” applies to more than just that.

Whatever. Seems I unintentionally touched some nerves here (and, unfortunately, I had to work - so I was unable to keep this from going off the deep end), so I’m just gonna walk away before I somehow wind up antagonizing people (and myself) further.

Let the bludgeoning continue…

I could have, but that wouldn’t be true. I like fantasy just fine, I just prefer that it is grounded in reality and what’s actually possible/probable.

Not when you know the methods depicted can’t effect that result in real life. I’d think if you actually desired such power then you’d want to focus on ways to actually achieve it.

I mean sure - I get it’s nice to fantasize about having such an ability, but as one outgrows other childhood trappings then I’d expect that to be left behind for something more realistic as well. But then, I guess it fits with the fact so many people never grow up at all, anyway.

While I get the desire for escapism, I’ve never understood how the topic of magic had such a strong appeal to so many, anyway. I want an escape that might actually happen. Everyone should know that magic isn’t real, and it’s at best just science you don’t understand. At worst it’s just lies, misdirection, and slight-of-hand - the preference for which so many people have is what’s ruining everything in the real world as we speak.

Don’t think Monster sells that. Zoom in close enough & you can see that’s definitely one of their energy drinks.

You must truly believe that, since you have that can of liquid whatever not just near that stuff, but practically dead center where it has the best opportunity to hit virtually all of it.

One can only hope his whole time in office winds up just a big waste of time as he keeps spinning his wheels in place.

WtF still has any “trust in our current failing system” anymore?!?

*whew!* My pleasure!

IMHO, most anyone posting selfies are looking for attention. There’s nothing wrong with that (provided it’s not overboard) because I think many of us don’t really get enough mutual affection or appreciation in our lives. I might be doing so myself if I hadn’t had experiences at a fairly young age that caused me not to trust most people until I get to know them reasonably well. Insecurities are a bitch, so if I managed to ease yours - even if only momentarily - just by saying what I thought when I saw your picture, then I’m glad I could do that for you.

🫂

Not really part of this community - just browsing through “all” - but I hope it’s not inappropriate for this somewhat older straight guy to say you look cute. Here’s hoping you have the best of luck with your journey.

Forgot to mention the panicked brain freeze when you found out you miscounted.