# Cheer me up, please! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 23, 2015, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383 "2015-11-23T20:57:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2015, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/21 "2015-11-24T23:52:58Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Also remember you have 101 years of National Geographics to play with!! > > Sorry to hear you have troubles, wish I could help in a more effective way. Still sitting in a neat pile in the office. Should be in their new home by Christmas. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/22 "2015-11-25T03:25:54Z")
> [@fisha](#): > > 1. A friend of mine has a toddler who’s been battling cancer, looks like he’ll 'die this week. Which makes me feel guilty about complaining about anything. All my kids are healthy and happy, soI need to stop whining This I can address a bit. Sorrow and pain are not a competition. The fact that someone else has it worse does not…NOT…mean you can’t complain or feel bad about your situation. It can help to keep perspective, but that’s it. I used to be friends with a homeless guy. I am currently friends with several struggling single mothers, some with medical issues. None of that means that pain and suffering of my own isn’t real. > [@](#): > > I’m very competent, and deal with large amounts of stress everyday with aplomb, but it’s all adding up~I’ve been crying on and off for a couple of days, haven’t slept worth a shit, and couldn’t eat anything at all yesterday. I think it’s because there’s absolutely nothing I can do to change anything. I’m used to being the problem solver, the one with the plan. I’m feeling very much the same. I’m the guy everyone counts on to be stable - I have an answer for everything, and just handle life. Right now, not only am I scrambling to put together Thanksgiving with a surprise Kosher twist, I’m dealing with jaw pain (waiting for a mouth guard from my Dentist…it was supposed to be ready today, but it didn’t make it to the office yet, so now I have to wait until Monday), and possibly related onset of tinnitus. It’s impacting my ability to sleep and think - and my job requires lots of thought and focus. I miss being able to sit in a quiet room and NOT hear this high pitch noise. Also, there’s plenty of extra stress at work right now. I don’t know how I’m going to make it through the next few days for Thanksgiving. Then a week of work, and I then a long needed Disney trip! ---
**Author:** ![trapezoidal\_jellyfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6f9a4e/32.png) [@trapezoidal\_jellyfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trapezoidal_jellyfish)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/23 "2015-11-25T03:31:35Z")
Well, it won’t fix any of your problems, but I find that a [baby llama](http://a.dilcdn.com/bl/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/11/4902881749_809f0a6074_z1.jpg) is an excellent (if temporary) distraction from life’s woes. Here’s [another!](http://www.acuteaday.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/baby-llama.jpg) And a baby [alpaca](http://www.animalfactguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/alpaca1.jpg)! I’m sorry you have so many difficult things going on right now, and I hope things start to look up for you soon! ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/24 "2015-11-25T11:42:13Z")
They’re taking the toddler off the ventilator today. The guy who went off the rails is even in worse shape than I imagined, however it appears that he is being held accountable for his actions. Which is good, but people are going to be hurt. The customer is still pissed. I made my mother in law cry yesterday. I am doing exceptionally well in the weight loss by thanksgiving thread because of the stress and noteating, and I slept for about five hours last night, so two positives. Happy thanksgiving. ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/25 "2015-11-25T12:33:31Z")
**Fisha** , I’m glad you are able to look on the bright side (weight loss) and I hope that Thanksgiving will give you at the very least a break from the one-two punch of catastrophe and irritation. I sometimes think this combo is the lousiest; for some reason the irritants seem so much worse when there is a catastrophe at the same time. Anyway, when all seems bleak, go look at those baby llama pictures again. (OMG, so cute. Thanks, **trapezoidal jellyfish**.) And know we are thinking of you. ---
**Author:** ![Marine\_One](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/marine_one/32/3461_2.png) [@Marine\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marine_One)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/26 "2015-11-25T17:47:08Z")
[The Nairobi Trio.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=416o9b_pjQk) ---
**Author:** ![Gothic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@Gothic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gothic)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/27 "2015-11-25T17:54:45Z")
Life before Death. Strength before Weakness. Journey before Destination. ― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings A few good hugs does wonders also. A toddler with cancer would be enough to bring anyone down, all the best wishes. ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/28 "2015-11-25T20:15:52Z")
> [@Marine\_One](#): > > [The Nairobi Trio.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=416o9b_pjQk) WTF was that? It was funny, but it also could have been on an episode of American Horror Story. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/29 "2015-11-25T20:42:54Z")
Baby goats in pajamas. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/qfxUt9UM0nc/hqdefault.jpg "Goat Babies in Pajamas!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfxUt9UM0nc) ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/30 "2015-11-25T20:50:41Z")
Nobody can be blue when there’s one-liners. I remember when the candle shop burned down. Everyone stood around singing ‘Happy Birthday.’ When I woke up this morning my girlfriend asked me, ‘Did you sleep good?’ I said ‘No, I made a few mistakes.’ I intend to live forever. So far, so good. All those who believe in psychokinesis - raise my hand. I was a peripheral visionary. I could see the future, but only way off to the side. If you had a million Shakespeares, could they write like a monkey? I used to do drugs — I still do, but I used to, too. I got an ant farm; them fellas didn’t grow shit. I’m against picketing, but I don’t know how to show it. If you’re flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit. My belt holds my pants up, but the belt loops hold my belt up; so which one’s the real hero? ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/31 "2015-11-25T21:10:42Z")
> [@fisha](#): > > WTF was that? It was funny, but it also could have been on an episode of American Horror Story. Nairobi Trio is Ernie Kovacs. He was a genius of early television. Did a lot of improvisation and also special effects. Lots of people compare him to Laugh-In as he did a lot of quick bits. You can see some of his shows on YouTube or Hulu. ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/32 "2015-11-25T21:20:28Z")
[quote=“Drunky\_Smurf, post:29, topic:738383”] Baby goats in pajamas. [/QUOTE] This is why every farm has at least one old cantankerous worthless goat. The kids are one of the best baby animals, and you get suckered in. Sneaky. ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2015, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/33 "2015-11-26T06:38:21Z")
The toddlers suffering is over. It’s probably for the best, but it doesn’t make it any easier. He had an amazing smile. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2015, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/34 "2015-11-26T15:02:32Z")
I’m sure the owners of [this Japanese store](http://gawker.com/5874304/japanese-department-store-may-want-to-look-up-the-word-fucking?sidebar_promotions_icons=testingon&utm_expid=66866090-67.e9PWeE2DSnKObFD7vNEoqg.2&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com) thought this promotion was a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2015, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/35 "2015-11-26T15:03:28Z")
> [@fisha](#): > > The toddlers suffering is over. It’s probably for the best, but it doesn’t make it any easier. He had an amazing smile. Never easy. My condolences to you, and to his family. ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2015, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383/36 "2015-11-26T16:13:41Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > I’m sure the owners of [this Japanese store](http://gawker.com/5874304/japanese-department-store-may-want-to-look-up-the-word-fucking?sidebar_promotions_icons=testingon&utm_expid=66866090-67.e9PWeE2DSnKObFD7vNEoqg.2&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com) thought this promotion was a good idea. That’s awesome! The guy going off the rails seems to have at least slowed the train down considerably. He’s come (mostly) clean to (mostly) everyone. I was surprised and impressed. Maybe there is hope for him after all. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheer-me-up-please/738383.md?page=1)