Wild Pink surprised fans today by dropping their new EP titled Strawberry Eraser. At the beginning of March, Wild Pink released the song “Air Drumming Fix You,” which is now included on the three-track project as the lead single. The other tracks include “Unconscious Pilot” and “Cielo Wheed.”
This new EP marks the band’s first new full release since their 2022 album, ILYSM. Wild Pink’s vocalist, John Ross, spoke to Uproxx around that time and opened up about how his cancer diagnosis played a role in the songwriting.
“I think at the time it probably felt a little bit heavier than it does now,” Ross shared. “But I feel like when I listen to the record now, it doesn’t feel super heavy to me. I really didn’t wanna make anything too heavy-handed, too serious about it.”
As for what else is next for Wild Pink, they are currently touring across North America until June. A complete list of dates and more information can be found here.
Check out Wild Pink’s tracklist and cover art for their new Strawberry Eraser EP below.
James Gunn had an emotional reaction to watching one of his movies achieve one of life’s greatest honors: Being a puzzle answer on Wheel of Fortune.
Despite being the new head of DC Studios, Gunn has nothing but love for his time at Marvel where he personally wrote and direct the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. The final installment, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, was the only Marvel movie in 2023 to be a box office success thanks to its surprisingly emotional story that delved deep into the back story of Rocket Raccoon.
The Bradley Cooper voiced character was brutally experimented on by the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji) and put through an emotional wringer that went through to some dark places. In a triumphant moment during Volume 3, the furry guy declares to his tormentor, “The name’s Rocket. Rocket Raccoon,” and it’s that exact quote that made it to a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune.
After being tagged by a fan on Threads, Gunn emotionally reacted to the Rocket quote appearing on Wheel and revealed why the character is an inspiration to us all.
“Oh my gosh. I said to Kevin Feige before Vol 3 came out – Can you believe we’ve spent all this time, effort, blood & tears & hundreds of millions of dollars creating an epic trilogy that is essentially the origin of how a character came to be known as ‘Rocket Raccoon?’” Gunn wrote. “But, within that: ‘Rocket’ is the part of our selves we create – our dreams and work and actions. ‘Raccoon’ is what we are and can’t change. We’re all a combination of these two things. The secret is finding the balance and knowing what’s what!”
At long last, we have a new Cardi B album on the way, following her 2018 debut Invasion Of Privacy. As for what the project’s like, allow Cardi to explain.
Cardi had a mini Q&A session with the official Threads account on Threads yesterday (March 21), and one of the questions (more of a prompt, really) was, “Describe your upcoming album in one word.” Cardi responded, “Different. I think it’s different. I think there’s going to be some songs that are, like, not expected to come from me.”
Threads also asked, “How have you surprised yourself in the past year?” Cardi replied, “I’m not going to talk about last year. I’m going to talk about this year. Um I have been surprising myself with like letting my anxiety break. Being more out there. Being more open. Hopefully I could be more social in person. So yeah. That’s one thing. Breaking my anxiety has surprised me.”
Another question was, “What’s one thing people would be surprised to learn about you?” Cardi answered, “Well, I feel like something that people are surprised to learn about me is that I’m very introverted. Like, a lot of people can be, like, I’m very shy in person, or a lot of people think that I’m like… I don’t know what it is, mean or something, but it’s like everybody will be like, ‘Yo she’s so fun. She’s so funny. She’s so good to be around,’ and everybody says that about me, and it’s just like, I guess, that’s something that people find surprising about me.”
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I’ve covered SXSW for nearly ten years, and it never disappoints. It’s the one place where you could’ve caught early-career Kendrick Lamar in 2011 and also received encouragement in 2016 from then-President of the United States Barack Obama through his stirring keynote conversation with The Texas Tribune’s former CEO and editor-in-chief, Evan Smith.
Indeed, SXSW’s humble, tiny music festival roots, which began in 1987, have grown into the behemoth it is today. But for residents of the city, “South By” is deeper than witnessing band debuts and attending film premieres. You can now contribute to cultural conversations of the moment and explore “what’s next,” culturally speaking. The Gabby of nearly a decade ago attended with the mission of interviewing musicians and downing free booze (hey, I was a young 20-something, okay?!); and while I still love a good live showcase and a free cocktail, I’ve had the privilege of sharing the stage with dynamic voices in sustainability (2023), and, this year, I lead the conversation between three leading ladies in whiskey.
On Friday, March 8, 2024, the opening day of SXSW, I moderated a panel titled The Spirit of Women, aptly tying in with the namesake film produced by panelists and director Leigha Kingsley. We were also joined by award-winning Master Distiller and Co-Owner of Forbidden Bourbon Marianne Eaves (who’s also recognized as Kentucky’s first female master distiller) and another fellow multi-award-winner, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey’s Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler. The panel’s mission was to draw attention to the women in whiskey who are overcoming stereotypes and opening doors for other women seeking a career within the industry.
For those who missed our conversation, check out my three biggest takeaways from The Spirit of Women panel, below.
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As I mentioned, Eaves is recognized as Kentucky’s first female master distiller. While Butler is the first known Black female master blender in whiskey — ever — which also led to being the first female awarded the Master Blender of the Year at Whisky Magazine’s American Icons of Whisky Awards in 2021 (she won the award in 2022, as well).
Speaking of her accomplishments, Butler said: “I’m not boastful, but those things have merit. So, we should not backpedal from our awards, accolades, knowledge, and strength. We must stand up boldly and proudly.”
In a historically white and male-dominated industry, being a first is no easy feat. But as Butler underscored throughout the discussion, success is truly the great equalizer.
“When you’re good at what you do, it shows up and can’t be denied,” she said. “With Uncle Nearest being the first all-female executive team in the industry, we have proven that women should have a respectable place in the spirits industry.
Speaking of the Uncle Nearest brand, she added: “We’re the fastest-growing American spirit in history, and that did not happen by accident. I was a bit reluctant in the beginning because I was so new, but I know what I’m doing, and our record proves that I know what I’m doing.”
Bottom line:
Stand in your truth and be proud.
2. “Men In High Positions Can Be Great Allies.”
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Eaves, who has a chemical engineering degree and has been working in whiskey for over a decade, initially went through a master taster training program through one of the world’s largest spirits and wine companies, Brown-Forman. Describing her start in the industry, she shared a couple of jaw-dropping experiences of feeling marginalized that date back as recently as 2015.
First, she mentioned that when she worked with Woodford Reserve’s Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris at a new product release event, a gentleman introduced himself to Morris with a strong handshake before looking at Eaves and saying, “You’re the taster girl.” Tactfully yet firmly correcting the man, Morris proudly stated, “No, she’s the master taster.”
“In that moment, I felt like [Morris] was also correcting me,” Eaves said. “So, as Victoria said, we don’t need to back down from what we have achieved and what we’ve earned.”
The second incident, which was more public, occurred when Eaves transitioned from Brown-Forman to the former Old Taylor Distillery – now Castle & Key – where she took the master distiller role.
“People questioned my right to do that,” she explained. “They saw the bourbon industry as a fraternity. And even – without naming names – the most prominent distillers’ organization in the state of Kentucky had called the two founders of the distillery and asked them, ‘What are you going to call her? She’s not a master distiller.’”
After fixing my face (I have a terrible poker face) and getting through the initial outrage of that story, I was relieved to hear that another upstanding man in whiskey spoke up for her. Who was it? Award-winning author, journalist, and podcaster Fred Minnick.
“Fred stuck out his neck for me, and he continues to do so,” Eaves noted. “I feel so grateful that from the beginning of my journey — even back when I was a master taster at Brown-Forman — he’s had my back. It was on a panel much like this, of master distillers, all older white men on the stage, and Fred announced to the entire crowd that there is a new master distiller, and her name is Marianne, and she has just taken over at the Old Taylor Distillery.”
Eaves said their distillery team hadn’t even announced the new name, let alone her title. Minnick also didn’t tell Eaves beforehand he planned to make that announcement.
“I don’t think I had actually decided with my partners that I was going to take that title,” she told the crowd at SXSW. “But it took me back to that moment with Chris Morris… I was like, ‘Now I get to decide.’ If I say, ‘Oh, no, he was wrong. I’m just a distillery manager’ then, all that progress that I made, my effort in the industry and the products I created, and all kinds of work I did, would be diminished. And I didn’t want to do that.”
Bottom line:
Don’t be afraid to step into your shine and own your accomplishments and when people in power are eager to amplify that — let them!
3. “Never Tell Yourself ‘No’ Because The World Will Tell You This Enough.”
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In 2022, The Spirit of Women film was shortlisted as one of the “Top 20″ projects from over 55 country submissions to Breaking Through the Lens, a female directing program in partnership with the Cannes Film Festival. The film, which is about 85% complete, shares the stories of Eaves and Butler, plus Peggy Noe Stevens (the world’s first female Master Bourbon Taster and one of only nine women inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame) and the late Margie Samuels, who pioneered the legacy that is Maker’s Mark.
Without dropping too many spoilers, I can say that the film will also share other captivating narratives of women in whiskey — ranging from distillers and tasters to DEI consultants and more. As you might imagine, I’m very excited about it.
Kingsley, although hailing from Kentucky — known for its rich bourbon heritage — didn’t realize women’s integral role in whiskey’s past and present until seeing the cover of the June 2021 issue of American Whiskey Magazine.
“I was standing in the middle of Whole Foods and saw American Whiskey Magazine featuring Fawn Weaver and the entire female executive team of Uncle Nearest on the cover,” she says. “I had never seen four women on the cover of a whiskey magazine — and I grew up in Kentucky surrounded by bourbon and whiskey! I was like, ‘How do I not know about this?’”
The magazine cover compelled Kingsley to take a deep dive into the history of women in whiskey and subsequently birthed the idea of The Spirit of Women documentary — initially a step outside her comfort zone.
“I don’t come from the documentary film world,” she says. “I come from film and television in the narrative world, but I was inspired when I learned how vital women’s roles have been in whiskey and bourbon — which hadn’t been spotlighted in mainstream media. In fact, this is the very first documentary ever made dedicated solely to women in the world of whiskey and bourbon. It really moved me.”
Filmmakers behind documentaries must be incredibly passionate about the story they’re presenting, especially since it’s often difficult to raise capital. Added to the funding hurdle is getting people on board with your film’s concept. Kingsley told the audience about the amount of “Are you kidding?” feedback she got when telling people about the goal of making a documentary about women in whiskey. Yet, she’s getting the last laugh — The Spirit of Women is slated for release this fall. She stated, “This film taught me that women can literally do anything. They can make the impossible possible — and I get really emotional about it — but making the impossible possible is what these women have done. And it’s incredibly rewarding to see that happen and be able to tell this story.”
Bottom line:
Always bet on yourself. Simple as that. (Also, check out the magazines when you’re at the grocer, you never know when inspiration will strike!)
4. Final Thoughts
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We ended the discussion with a whole lot of appreciation.
“There was a minute when I wasn’t really feeling doing women-only panels,” Butler said. “But this is empowerment. I get to share the stage with three powerhouses. You get to share a tiny bit of yourself with other women, and some handsome fellas too.”
I, too, usually resist the “women-only” discussions as they feel a bit dated and counterproductive (less chat, more action). However, this panel felt different as audience members, regardless of gender, took the platform to ask great concluding questions and praise the panelists.
No male bashing, no complaining – just uplifting stories and lessons learned and shared, along with Eaves’ high-proof closing statement that resulted in a collective cheer: “Don’t make assumptions about people, about women in particular, that we want the softer, sweeter, weaker product. We want the high strength. We want something spicy. So, that’s something that I would encourage y’all to walk out of this room with.”
Uproxx’s March 2023 cover stars aespa will be bringing their UK show to movie theaters with their new concert film, aespa: World Tour In Cinemas. The K-pop girl group filmed it last September during their show at The O2 Arena, as part of their SYNK: Hyper Line Tour.
Along with footage of the concert, it will include interviews with the four band members and take fans inside their rehearsal process.
To get tickets to aespa: World Tour In Cinemas, they will go on sale on March 27 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT. The film is set to hit theaters on April 24 and 27.
“Since this is our first world tour, it will always hold a special place in our hearts as it gave us the opportunity to see MYs from all over the world,” aespa said in a statement. “‘Til we meet again… we hope you enjoy our first concert movie and keep an eye out for the exclusive content behind the scenes.”
Yesterday, aespa was also revealed to have a new collab with Tokimonsta called “Die Trying,” which will appear on a special Songs Of Rebellion EP for Netflix’s Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver.
Simon Beck didn’t set out to become a world-renowned snowshoe artist, yet here he is. The former cartographer was trained in engineering at Oxford, but has spent the past ten years making jaw-dropping art in the snow and sand using only his feet.
Beck uses geometrical and geographical tools to plot out his designs, but it’s still baffling to see him walk exactly where he needs to to create them. His designs can take 12 hours of walking or more, and he’ll take around 40,000 steps for an average-sized piece. It’s beautiful, it’s creative, it’s exercise—and it’s fleeting.
Being made out of snow and sand, which are constantly being blown or washed away, Beck’s artwork doesn’t last. Such is the nature of creating art in nature, but that doesn’t bother him in the slightest. “Most people will only ever see most of the world’s artwork as photographs,” he said in an article in Artsy. “Even with the Mona Lisa—probably only a minority of people have actually seen the real thing, but everyone’s seen a photograph of it.” As long as Beck gets a photo of his massive designs, it’s all good.
And the photographs are truly something to behold. Check out some of his snow creations on Facebook and Instagram.
One of the challenges of working in the snow is that conditions can change throughout the creation of a piece. Snow might melt or become exceptionally icy.
Or, other people might not realize what is happening and inadvertently mess up your work. For instance, there’s nothing to stop a skier from plowing right through a design.
Beck’s sand drawings offer a different kind of challenge. Timing out the tides and dealing with the wind—as well as other beachgoers—makes sand art tricky, but the final product is totally worth it.
On occasion, Beck even uses his art to make statements about issues in the world. For instance, there are 81 triangles in this drawing, but he says he left 77 unshaded to represent “the 77 countries where LGBT people are given a hard time.”
Beck has created most of his 300-plus land drawings in Europe. However, he will be spending two weeks of January 2020 in Silverthorne, Colorado, where he will create between five and 15 of his iconic works of snow art.
ABC News did a segment on Beck and his work, where he explains a bit of his process and how he uses a ski pole to measure parts of the design. Watch and enjoy:
Simon Beck has become a global sensation for his installations made by stepping through snow with snowshoes and a ski pole.
One of the most interesting things about traveling the world is noticing how people from your country are a bit different from the place you’re visiting. In America, you’re mostly around fellow countrymen so it’s hard to notice the things that make us stand out.
But when you travel abroad, you quickly notice that no matter how hard you try to blend in, there are a lot of dead giveaways that show people you’re from the states that go way beyond your accent.
A Reddit user named ILoveTallWomen asked the online forum “Non-Americans of Reddit, what is a dead giveaway that somebody is American?” to see what they think makes us stand out. “I’m not American and am curious about what other foreigners think,” they added.
There was one answer that people in the thread repeated over and over again—Americans are very friendly people. Countless commenters noted that Americans will approach anyone and start up a conversation. As a person from the U.S., I think that’s a positive stereotype. There’s nothing wrong with being overly friendly.
People also noted that Americans tend to carry themselves with a lot of confidence and have an abundance of infectious enthusiasm.
On the negative side of things, a lot of people also noted that Americans are loud and have questionable fashion sense. We stand out abroad because we love staying comfortable by wearing white socks and sneakers on just about any occasion.
Maybe we’re happy because our feet don’t hurt?
Here are 17 of the best responses to the dead giveaways that someone is American.
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The most popular poster shared a list:
Wearing sneakers with anything
Big smiles, firm handshakes
Lots of Northface products
Renting Segways for sightseeing tours (sometimes using those on cobblestone)
Using big adjectives generously (“Wow, your aunt’s kidney stones sound awesome!”, “This Euroshopper beer tastes great!”)
Clapping and cheering
Telling one’s whole life story within 15 minutes of meeting them
Loving stories and narratives in general (which makes them fun companions) — [Deleted]
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“Apart from the accent? Mostly its the ‘prepared for anything’ look they have about them (fanny pack, backpack, bottled water, camera pouch) compared to various other tourists – Asians tend to herd together for safety, while Europeans vary between blend-right-in Scandinavian to designer-brands-everywhere French and traffic-laws-are-for-others Italian. But Americans are the only ones who seem to view a perfectly civilised, modern city like some kind of uncharted jungle that doesn’t have places to shelter in the rain or buy cheap bottled water.” — Yorkshire_Pudden
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“Incredibly loud but incredibly friendly.” — kevio17
4.
“I asked my wife (Japanese) she said ‘In Japan I can spot Americans by the way they dress. Compared to Europeans, Americans tend to lack fashion sense.'” — RegionFree
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“When you can hear them before you see them.” — C1t!zen_Erased
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“‘On the streets they are instantly recognizable. They walk in an ugly indifferent manner, usually with their hands in their pockets. Or they’re leaning against a pole or wall with a newspaper in their hand and gum in their mouth. According to the people who met them they are more human than the English, for example, whenever someone needs help they do it quicker and better than the English.’ — My Grandpa in the Netherlands. In a letter to his sister. June 4th 1945.” — MidnightWineRed
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“North Face jackets. I went to college in the US (I’m not American) and when I went home for my first winter break wearing my brand new North Face jacket my friend asked me if I was given American citizenship with the purchase.” — merbonobo
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“I’m English, but I’ve lived here for 14 years. It’s pretty obvious just from your demeanour. Americans generally are more confident in the way they present themselves, most other countries tend to be more reserved. Walk into a room full of different nationalities, I guarantee the American person will be the first to introduce themselves. It’s a confidence thing, and I admire it.” — zerbey
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“When I was visiting Germany in college, a girl said to me, ‘Do you know how I know you’re an American? You wear white socks.’ Needless to say, I haven’t worn white socks since.” — ars3nal
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“We (Americans) describe distances in driving time, as opposed to miles or kilometers. My European relatives always make fun of me for having no clue how far away the next town is, but knowing exactly how long it takes to get there.” — hbombs86
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“Canadian here…the dead giveaway is when they call me ‘honey’ or ‘sweetie’ or ‘darling.’ I fucking love Americans and I love those terms of endearment!” — AraEnzeru
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“Dead giveaway: They’re surprised we can drink a beer (or any alcohol) in public in my country.” — P1r4nha
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“European here … there’s a noticeable trend among Americans to wear jeans, t-shirts, and hooded sweaters when they’re abroad. Lots of branded goods too (North Face, A&F, Hollister, Ed Hardy mostly). And in summer, a great percentage of the cargo-shorts-wearers are Americans. But among all that, visible tattoos on otherwise ‘normal-looking’ people (i.e. not looking like street thugs) are a common indicator too. Americans love tats.” — I_AM_A_IDIOT_AMA
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“In WWII, my grandpa’s company had a problem with German spies. At night the guards could not tell if intruders were returning patrols or enemy soldiers; especially since the spies spoke with flawless American accents. Before opening the gates, they tried asking questions like “What’s the capital of Nebraska?” but it didn’t always work since the Germans were highly trained and could answer most of the trivia questions. Finally, they stumbled upon a simple but effective test. They would ask them to sing the 4th verse of the Star-Spangled Banner. He told me ‘If they start singing, then you shoot ’em. No American knows the 4th verse.’ Turns out the whole song had been included in one of the German espionage training manuals.” — [Deleted]
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“They ask you what you do.” — Askalotl
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“They say ‘like’ a lot and seem to start sentences with ‘so’ for no apparent reason. Good bunch, though.” — [Deleted]
Sometimes life feels like a nonstop string of lessons we need to learn in order to be the best humans we can be. And much to our frustration, some of those lessons get repeated over and over, and some of our learning comes far later than we wish it would have.
Learning firsthand is often necessary for our own growth, but sometimes we can glean wisdom from what others have learned, especially folks who have been around a while. Older doesn’t always mean wiser, but there are some things that age and experience offer that can be useful for younger people to pay heed to.
A Reddit user posted on Ask Reddit, “What’s a hard hitting life lesson you learned way too late in life?” and people chimed in with some valuable insights. Some of the answers clearly came from a place of feeling hurt or beaten down, but the most popular answers are little gold nuggets we may have seen but not picked up ourselves.
Here are some of the top answers:
1. It’s okay to say “no.”
“The importance of setting boundaries and saying no. Turns out, people won’t love you more for sacrificing your own well-being to please them. Wish I had known that sooner, would’ve saved a lot of unnecessary stress and burnt-out moments.” – HappyPenguin112
“”No.” is a complete and perfectly acceptable sentence. I struggle with this myself regularly.” – phlostonsparadise123
“If anything, setting boundaries and saying no will earn you MORE respect than saying yes.” – Nonrandomusername19
“There are so many benefits to learning to say no. Even just the time saved alone from things that don’t serve you.” – LilyLove_xoxo
2. Work-life balance isn’t negotiable.
“Work life balance is critical, and hustle culture is stupid. The only people who notice all those extra hours you put in at work are your family and friends.” – GigabitISDN
“‘I work 80 hours a week!’ ’40s are nothing’ Yep. Yep… that’s why your wife divorced you and you never see your kids. Because you put your job over them.” – slamuri
“Seriously. I had a CAREER. I trained up within the company, I got certified as a professional in the industry, and I was doing well and was well liked. It was a crazy busy and high paced job though, and I wasn’t able to stay on top of it all without giving myself to it almost constantly. Checking emails at home, and even my time off that was time with my family turned into time spent panicking about work and how I will get everything done and make everyone happy.
I couldn’t stand it anymore and abruptly left the industry. Now I have a better paying job that is more my speed, a true 8 hour day, and doesn’t take any of my personal time. Never let work take over your life; it’s just work. All it does is give you the money you need to do life. Don’t let it absorb your happiness.” – BoobySlap_0506
3. Don’t assume everyone will think or react the way you do.
“I’ve heard it as: Never assume other people’s brains work the same way your brain works. Because they don’t.” – Invisig0th
“My version is don’t expect yourself in others. Biggest stress reliever of all time!” – iam_caiti_b
“My hardest time with this is work ethic. I was taught to have pride in every job you do- no matter how small the task, do it to your best ability.
I expect this from everyone around me as it’s such a basic premise to do things well and extremely frustrating when someone does a job haphazardly.” – Top_Chair5186
“I’d be a lot further in life if I had stopped trying to keep up with the Joneses.” – abearmin
“Stop comparing where you would’ve been if you’d done things differently, with where you are. Just enjoy where you are. :)” – Yet_One_More_Idiot
“Or, as my grandma would say, ‘There will always be someone prettier, smarter, richer, etc. than you. Think about what you HAVE rather than what you don’t have and you’ll be much happier.’ She was right.” – SweetIcedTea73
Sometimes we’re not in the mood to be touched, and the same goes for our pets. While cats are notorious for snubbing humans who dare to touch them without explicit affirmative consent for exactly 3.5 pets, dogs are different. Dogs like to get head scratches, butt pats and for some reason slapped on the ribs somewhat aggressively. I don’t know why dog owners do the last one but I’ve seen it enough to think it’s a thing that dogs enjoy.
The point is dogs generally want you to pet them as often as humanly possible and until it feels like your arms are going to fall off. They try to climb up on your lap because being as close to your cornea as their snouts will allow is comforting to them. But apparently, dogs also get into moods where they don’t want to be touched by their humans.
Weird, right? A chocolate lab on TikTok is simply not in the mood for pets and his reaction to his owner attempting to pet him has commenters in stitches.
The dog, Colby, looks as if he’s trying to relax when you see his mom’s hand reach out to pet him. He doesn’t break eye contact with his human, Morgyn Seigfried, as he gently pushes her hand away with his back foot. She tries several times, and each time Colby has the same response.
“Let’s not make this more embarrassing than it has to be,” one commenter wrote.
“He said pet me…WITH YOUR EYES,” another person said.
While some were imagining what the dog was saying internally, others just found it hilarious, especially because he uses his hind leg to reject the affection.
“Such a boss move to use the back leg and not the front paw,” someone wrote, complete with a crying laughing emoji.
“The fact that he used his rear leg makes the exchange even better,” another commenter said.
Colby is clearly over Seigfried’s need to touch him, as you can see for yourself below:
Teachers are almost always teaching even when it’s not in their lesson plan.
Those that were born to be teachers find teachable moments everywhere and one woman found herself in one of those moments. Though this one was likely just a bit more personal than she probably would’ve liked.
Emily Elizabeth posted a TikTok video about how she found herself in a predicament in front of her classroom full of 10 and 11-year-old kids. The teacher explained that she was noticing a lot of commotion and whispering among the little girls in her class while she was wearing white pants. After reminding the girls to stay on task, the whispering continued, prompting Emily to be more direct.
That’s when one of the girls asked to speak with her privately dropping the bomb that no one that gets periods wants to hear in public.
“She goes, ‘I’m sorry Ms. Emily, but I just want to let you know that I think you might have got your period,'” the teacher recalls.
But instead of freaking out or being flustered, Emily decided to swallow her embarrassment and use the moment as a teachable experience. She promptly told the concerned girls that it was fine and that she had a change of clothes that she could wear. Just before excusing herself, the boys noticed something was wrong so they curiously asked. Emily informed them that she had gotten her period and while she was annoyed, she was perfectly fine.
One of the boys even sent her an email double checking that she was okay in a less public way. The sweet reaction from her class warmed her heart and the hearts of viewers.
“That boy who emailed…his parents must be incredible,” one commenter says.
“You set an excellent example! And to not hide it from the boys who asked because that would have spoken SO LOUDLY to the boys and girls about normalizing periods,” another writes.
“The email, you sound like an amazing teacher with an amazing group of kids,” someone says.
Let’s normalise talking about periods for girls AND boys … trying to find the silver lining 😅 #fyp #melbourneteacher #teachersoftiktok #teacherlife
This article originally appeared on 10.2.23
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