# Is June bugging you yet? (June mini-rants) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 2, 2024, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409 "2024-06-02T05:11:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/401 "2024-06-29T02:23:21Z")
> [@Die\_Capacitrix](#): > > The other annoyance is that Apple stopped making the 11" model in 2016. So I’ll end up with something which is bigger. No fun. At least Apple is offering a Mac Book Air 13, which largest measurement is 11.92 inches. I never have understood how laptops and iPads get their measurements. But then I don’t understand very much else about them either. I use an iPad Pro, 2nd gen, bought in 2017. It is 12.9”. It has already lasted 6 years which is a good long run, but like yours, the battery is starting to crump, so I nurse it along by keeping it charging most of the time. Just bought a fast charging cube and fast charging cable to try to stay even. I don’t game or video edit on it so I can limp along. When it die dies I’ll revert to an ipad, however big a screen I can afford. The Pros are now $1300, a bit out of reach. I’m hoping its demise is not until Apple releases a new shiny iPad so the pre-existing ones will drop in price. I don’t have to have the latest and shiniest but I do have to have my cognitive wheelchair ipad within inches of me at all times. Everyday it tells me my screen time that day and it always averages between 15 and 16hours a day. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/402 "2024-06-29T06:23:39Z")
> [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > At least Apple is offering a Mac Book Air 13, which largest measurement is 11.92 inches. I never have understood how laptops and iPads get their measurements. The Mac Book Air 13 has a 13.3” diagonal screen. Screens are always measured by the diagonal since aspect ratios vary, which means giving the height or width alone doesn’t tell you much about the actual size. Of course, you could give both the height and width together but it’s just more efficient to give one measurement. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/403 "2024-06-29T09:03:35Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > hadn’t thought about New York. How close is da Mitten State? > [@kaylasdad99](#): > > So who’s making this noise? And how are they getting into my apartment to do it? Yappy dogs, or … ghosts!! > [@Spice\_Weasel](#): > > I don’t really like talking about it. I got it to get through a very difficult period in my life. That is literally all you have to say. Hell, either one half or the other is sufficient. ETA: or, really, you don’t have to say anything. A mysterious Mona Lisa smile as you saunter away wordless … leave 'em guessing. > [@kayaker](#): > > I have some fairly bizarre ink. And I would never ask about it. I’ve seen stuff at least as surreal as yours, and I just go, { _blink_ } { “Huh. Okay.” } Not my business, not my circus, monkeys, etc. > [@digs](#): > > She walks around hoping strangers will ask about her charms… and she hopes that then they’ll chat about their families and hobbies. Fuck me. I’m sure your sister is a lovely person and all, but she & I inhabit completely different realms. > [@wolfpup](#): > > Yikes! I just realized that Monday is July 1! Aw, fuck, rent is due! > [@kaylasdad99](#): > > who sees something ironic in a tattoo that’s the Sanskrit word for “impermanence”? Fuck, I missed this the 1st time 'round. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/404 "2024-06-29T09:18:57Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > Guess which one I care about the most? Must venture out tomorrow, even if the place is crowded. The liquor store, I mean, not the prison. Captain! Bloody Caesars on the port bow! Yeah, I used to live in Ontario too, and learned how to stock up when the LCBOs and Beer Stores were closed on long weekends. Hell, I worked at the Beer Store, and well remember the days before a long weekend, or Christmas, or New Year’s. Nothing like being on my feet for eight hours straight at the till. (Naw, the Beer Store wasn’t that inhumane, we just got slammed at such times, and I got in a rhythm, and don’t bug me, I’m doing my job, leave me alone. The manager knew enough to just let me be at such times. If I wanted a break, I’d ask for one.) As for tattoos, I have none, nor do I want any. But I did get a kick out of the sign at a Las Vegas tattoo place I passed: “Tourists! Tattoos! The souvenir that you don’t have to declare at Customs!” ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/405 "2024-06-29T11:31:04Z")
> [@digs](#): > > But displaying a tattoo is almost inviting people to ask about it. I’m not displaying anything, I’m living my life. If a bald person doesn’t wear a hat, are they displaying their baldness, inviting talk about plugs? ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/406 "2024-06-29T13:28:07Z")
That’s why I said “almost”… I don’t ask people about theirs, but I have college students who use theirs as an icebreaker; but they’re “talk to anyone about anything all the time” people. . > [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > The Pros are now $1300, a bit out of reach. I personally, am a Pro. As a designer, I’ve always bought “Pro” stuff (when I taught, the school supplied me with a MacBook Pro). But I was strapped for cash when I retired and needed to replace my laptop, so I bought an old, used MacBook Air asa stopgap. The thing was tiny and skinny. Certainly not up to “My Standards”… It rocked! I was messing with huge Photoshop files and had Illustrator and InDesign open at the same time. I was so impressed. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/407 "2024-06-29T16:18:40Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > And am I the only one who sees something ironic in a tattoo that’s the Sanskrit word for “impermanence”? A little bit, yes. I think it might confuse some people. But the tattoo isn’t the same tattoo I got twenty years ago, right? It’s a little faded. It’s been changing this whole time, even if I couldn’t see it. I remember telling myself when I got it that if I ever regretted it, I could tell myself, “Well, that’s impermanence for you!” So that, I guess. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/408 "2024-06-29T16:30:35Z")
Yeah, I suppose when you consider it on a deeper level, it’s actually apropos. (Personally, I have a hard time imagining taking anyone seriously who wanted to give me grief about “cultural appropriation” over such a tattoo.) ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/409 "2024-06-29T16:45:26Z")
Well, I have social anxiety. So whether I would agree with them or not, I would feel bad anyway. Still I don’t know if it’s appropriation if it reflects a sincere religious belief. But some people believe Westerners appropriated Buddhism so… My only response to that is China appropriated it from India, Japan and Korea appropriated it from China… It has always taken on the flavor and culture of the regions that practice it. I can’t figure out the logic of excluding Western cultures. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/410 "2024-06-29T17:33:42Z")
Well, my work is done for the day. The liquor store was busy but well-staffed, and there was a parking spot right by the door, so I have painlessly stocked up. Also dropped in to the adjacent supermarket to have a look at that ravioli. Indeed, all the remaining packages (there were surprisingly few left) all say “JU 4”. I did point out the ambiguity to the lady behind the deli counter, but to her it was obvious that it meant “July”, because why would they be selling product that had expired a month ago? And, in truth, I shop there frequently and the ravioli was a recent arrival. Still, “JU”? Come on! ---
**Author:** ![slowpony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8e8cbc/32.png) [@slowpony](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slowpony)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/411 "2024-06-29T22:24:52Z")
Yes, screwed by a vet clinic twice. They are owned by corporations now. As bad as human medicine now. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/412 "2024-06-29T23:26:39Z")
There was was a severe thunderstorm watch up briefly this afternoon, but it’s been lifted. This is very disheartening. Because today is Saturday, and here in Canada it’s the Canada Day long weekend, and what better day than Saturday for assholes to set off fireworks. Not that they stop on Saturday – I’m sure it will continue through Sunday, Monday, and beyond. Speaking on behalf of myself and my fellow canines, all of whom will be cowering under desks for hours on end each night, this disturbance of the peace should not be allowed and must be stopped. The only good news is, observing the current strong winds and their direction, and the locations of known fireworks-setting-off assholes, there’s a distinct possibility of them setting fire to their own roofs, and hopefully their entire houses. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/413 "2024-06-29T23:58:08Z")
A minor and very petty pitting- if you’re gonna come to kickboxing class, at least try to follow along. Your big stupid Roadhouse punches and kicks aren’t cool, and you’re not gonna knock down a real person like one of those dummies. ---
**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2024, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/414 "2024-06-30T01:40:34Z")
I’ve never told the majority of the people here how much I love you. Sure, there are a couple who are straight-up assholes… and there are Trolls who come in who deserve nothing better than lube & Buckwheats for Breakfast. But the rest of you guys… well I never take time out of my day to tell you that I appreciate you. None of you have thrown a noose on my front porch. None of you have harassed me because of my religion ( I’m an Atheist ). Most of you love Joe Biden like I do even when he has a bad night at a debate. ( He looks like so many people in my family… and yes we are from Scranton. ) Thank You…! ( PS- Will one of you who knows him please tell Cusack that I Really Will pay him the $80 that I owe him? I have the money; I just don’t get out to Chicago… and he never knocks on my door in NJ. Best of Luck with The Cubs, John… ) ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2024, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/415 "2024-06-30T02:12:09Z")
> [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](#): > > PS- Will one of you who knows him please tell Cusack that I Really Will pay him the $80 that I owe him? Maybe then he can finally pay the $2 he owes that kid. ---
**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/416 "2024-06-30T02:58:53Z")
Fine. Let me repay him $78 and then let me pay that kid $2. But, I need an adult bike, one with ‘fat tires’ that is easy to balance on and can hold the weight of a man who wants to ride to lose weight. Maybe I’ll steal that kids bike? Maybe I’ll start a GoFundMe to pay for a bike that will make me less ugly to the Pretty People Populace. New, they go for something like $1,500 on the cheap. Fuck Me for being poor enough to shop estate sales. ---
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2024, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/417 "2024-07-01T11:43:06Z")
> [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](#): > > Fuck Me for being poor enough to shop estate sales. Think of yourself as an environmentalist - Reuse is better than Recycle. Or possibly a hipster. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/418 "2024-07-02T22:27:53Z")
> [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](#): > > Fuck Me for being poor enough to shop estate sales. There’s nothing wrong with estate sales! They’re awesome! And you can find a lot of good/weird stuff! ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/419 "2024-07-03T00:27:52Z")
Wrong thread…oops ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2024, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409/420 "2024-07-09T00:08:29Z")
> [@Mama\_Zappa](#): > > Mention of passports etc upthread reminded me, my Global Entry application has still not been processed. Hah - I know it’s now July, but my replacement GE card FINALLY arrived. Some time in the past 2 weeks (we were out of town, but it was in the pile of mail my son had brought in). I glanced through stuff, and decided the envelope was most likely junk, as it said OFFICIAL INFORMATION or some such. Like a lot of spam mail says “PENALTY FOR MISUSE” and similar. Good thing I decided to open it to be sure. Whoopsie! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409.md?page=20) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-june-bugging-you-yet-june-mini-rants/1002409.md?page=22)