By David Futrelle
Will the evil Judeo-Masonic (((Illuminati))) cabal that apparently determines what sort of pants that people wear stop at nothing?
Evidently not, if this meme from a now-defunct racist conspiracy site is anything to go by:
I had no idea that one’s choice of pants determines who you have sex with and whether or not you have a career.
But the site that originally posted this meme, Smoloko.com, described itself as “a independent run news-organization which strives to deliver educational and informative information and news” on such topics as “false-flag terrorism, the (((Illuminati))) central banking cartel [and] world-wide Judeo-Masonic misconduct,” so clearly they must know more about such things than a humble blogger such as myself.
H/T — r/ForwardsFromHitler
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@Alan Robertshaw
Shh, mate…don’t you know that if you tell them all of our male secrets, they’ll finally be able to get rid of us! :O
Often, jars are preserved by heating and sealing. However, that means that when they cool down, there’s a low pressure inside, basically sucking the lid firmly in place, making it very difficult to open. It’s a side effect of the preservation.
Tapping the lid, as Moon Custafer suggests, can allow air into the jar, breaking the pressure seal. Alternatively, as Alan Robertshaw mentioned, you can heat the jar slightly, which will increase the pressure inside, making it easier to open.
There are also a variety of jar openers, which basically allow you a firm grip on the lid and a lever effect, to make thing easier.
Or you can be a manly man, grunting and heaving, as you demonstrate your superior sexual market value by opening it with brute strength. YMMV.
A thick not-too-large rubber band, or perhaps one of those cause-specific rubber or silicone wristbands/bracelets, is SUPER helpful for jar opening when wrapped around the recalcitrant lid. I gave up on all other jar-opening devices when I discovered how well the good ol’ rubber band works.
OT for some bad news.
My oldest cat, who is 20 years old, is at the vet today. She’s now officially in pain, is being prescribed analgesics, has an infection requiring, and has moved into stage II kidney disease.
I need to have the serious quality of life discussion with Mr. Parasol.
My best tip for large opening is to put a leather or faux leather glove on the hand you’re using to twist the lid. You get such a good grip that doesn’t slip that the lid pops right off most of the time.
Victorious Parasol,
I’m so sorry to hear about your kitty. It’s never an easy decision, but I’m sure whichever you make, will the best choice.
Thank you, WWTH. It’s a decision we’ve been thinking about for the last couple years.
I think we’ll let her have a few weeks of comfort, or at least with as much love as we can give her, and then let her go.
@ Vicky P
My heart goes out to you. That’s such an awful dilemma to face. I wish I could offer some practical advice and comfort; but it’s just classic rock and hard place. 🙁
You have my love and support whatever you have to choose.
@Victorious Parasol, all my sympathies (we’re not there yet with Dog, but it’s on the horizon so … 🙁 ). I hope that things go easy on you all.
Thank you, Alan and opposablethumbs.
My heart has already joined the Thousand, even though my friend hasn’t stopped running yet.
@ Victorious Parasol,
Hugs to you and your kitty. That’s such a tough place to be in. We were in the same situation this past summer with one of our beloved cats; lots of love to you as you make your choices.
(I never thought of that Watership Down line in terms of pets, but it fits beautifully.)
https://splinternews.com/florida-cops-arrest-charge-sixth-grader-who-refused-to-1832702148
oh, fer cryin’ in a BUCKET…
the kid was arrested NOT because he refused to say the pledge of allegiance, because he refused to show proper remorse when confronted about it….
So sorry, VP.
I offer my best in your difficult time.
@Vicky: it seems like you’ve been having a rough go at it lately. I’m so sorry you’re going through that with your kitty 🙁
VP, so sorry to hear about your kitty. I’m sure she knows she’s very much loved.
> Victorious Parasol
I am sorry for your cat and you. I am sure you will choose the best for her, even if it is always a tearing apart situation and decision.
> Sheila Crosby and Bakunin
Thanks. You confirm what i was feeling reading the Mammoth commenters since some times. I am going to try to point it to the writer, but i am no good at arguing, so that will probably not change anything.
Thank you, everyone.
The site is out of business?
Oh, good. My machinations with the Illuminati Elite worked.
It helps when you are one of the “Top Men” who has access to the Ark of the Covenant.
@VP Very sorry about your kitty. All the hugs.
@Alan et al, Yes, I got it open with hot water and a rubber sheet for grip, but it seems avoidable inconvenience
@Virtuous Parasol: It sucks to lose a friend. It’s worse to have to be the one making the quality of life call. My sympathy to you and your cat.
I really feel for you, Vicky. I had to do similar last year and it’s still terrible. I know you’ll do the best you can <3
@Vp
I’m so sorry about your kitty. I had to put down my Jose when I was 18 during my senior year of high school. I had her since I was about 4 years old. She was in so much pain and it was the right thing to do but it doesn’t make it any easier. I was a wreck after losing her. So I totally understand the grief your going through. The worse part was when our other cat who is her brother, went looking for her and cried out all night long till his voice was raw when he couldn’t find her. Our four legged friends can mean just as much as our two legged one. You have all my sympathy. I’m so sorry
Delurking to offer sympathies to VP. (And because Lainy’s story made me cry at work. Poor brother cat.)
@VP
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that!
Sends much sympathy, and kitty cuddles for the kitty.
@Trip Space- Parasite
I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to make anyone cry from this.
@Lainy
Not your fault, I am a big softy.