Foreigner

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[–] Foreigner@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

There is at least one good reason - it takes the pressure off of parents and kids to buy the most expensive or fashionable clothes, at least in school. It also means you don't have to think about what outfit to wear each day and how you'll be perceived by your classmates.

I didn't think much of it since I went exclusively to schools where uniforms were required, and I thought it was dumb. Then I met people who grew up in lower income households who said they wished they had uniforms growing up. They stood out like a sore thumb at school among kids who had more financial means, and we all know what assholes middle schoolers can be, so they did not have a great time.

[–] Foreigner@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

But requiring all kids to have ponytails???

The only sensible reason I can think of for this is because of head lice. It reduces the risk of kids passing them on to each other (like when they hug, play physical games, sit close enough they're touching, etc). However reading the rest of their requirements my guess is this is more about keeping the kids in line.

[–] Foreigner@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

I mean, most of us are probably here on our phones which are spy on us constantly, so it's not that far-fetched

[–] Foreigner@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Whoaaaa that is really well made!! Could have mistaken it for a professionally made suit. Thanks for sharing the story, sounds like it's served you well even if you didn't take it outdoors much in the end.

[–] Foreigner@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I need to know more about this ghillie suit. What was it used for? Did it work well? On a scale of warm summer breeze to satan's sphincter, how hot did it get when wearing the suit?

[–] Foreigner@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Man is looking sleek!

[–] Foreigner@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I do bird/nature photography as a hobby, this is a picture of a bluethroat I took last week. Not my best shot but I love these little guys. They migrate over early Spring so I take them as a sign that winter is on its way to being over. I hope to continue taking shots of them for years to come!

[–] Foreigner@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

They're also nicknamed "coco-fesses" so "coconut butts" in English. Another fun fact: It's the largest seed in the world.

[–] Foreigner@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

Rest in piss

[–] Foreigner@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago (2 children)

The artist Feefal is also on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/feefal

[–] Foreigner@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago

I recommend checking out Weird Explorer if you're interested in learning about new and weird fruits.

 
 
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