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mudskipp
Jan 1, 2018

stop making sense
Anal_x00

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a peck of pickled peckers
Aug 3, 2014

I am your Redeemer! It is by my hand that you arise from the ashes of this world!

James Woods posted:

Yeah sorry it's kind of a one way street.

Yeah but the attractive bartenders are always so *nice* to me! I thought that meant they’re looking for a ticket to bone town!

James Woods
Jul 15, 2003

a peck of pickled peckers posted:

Yeah but the attractive bartenders are always so *nice* to me! I thought that meant they’re looking for a ticket to bone town!

Just keep tipping more until they come around.

Tite Barnacle
Jun 4, 2014

Meowdy Purrdner

Grimey Drawer

Bad Purchase posted:

Have you tried getting stuck in your washing machine?

Lol. This works every time. Also, you're a hideous monster Op, but it's ok, there are plenty of those out there that will gently caress you. I am not one of them, however, as I am good-looking and charming and everyone wants me and I have choices and don't have to gently caress ugly people.

Full Metal Jackass
Jan 22, 2001

Rabid bats are welcome in my home
Has op done anything about his face yet

Automata 10 Pack
Jun 21, 2007

Ten games published by Automata, on one cassette

The Walrus posted:

Then you need to find other things to improve slightly to give yourself a small sense of personal gratification and accomplishment, and with it, confidence.
Been there, done that. This is not a self sustaining solution that actually solves the real problems that keeps people stuck in their cycles. You can clean your house and exercise as much as you want but it’s not going to solve the bigger, more existential issues that are causing people to live their majority of their lives unhealthy, filthy, and their lives filled with failed interpersonal relationships.

I don’t know what the solution is. I don’t know if you can sum up a solution in a way that is satisfying in today’s consumerist world. “Get mentally healthy” isn’t something you can put on a shopping list, even if capitalism wants to tell you otherwise.

Automata 10 Pack fucked around with this message at 20:20 on Jan 10, 2022

frogge
Apr 7, 2006


Seems pretty defeatist, OP. Have you tried working out, eating better, therapy, and doing social activities that force you to interact with others? Ok maybe that last one's hosed cuz of the pandemic, but uh have you tried to make yourself more fuckable at least?

ChunTheUnavoidable
Sep 27, 2021

(lying to make op feel better) I think I read a study that said something like 80 percent of people die a virgin

Bad Purchase
Jun 17, 2019




you could probably sell your virginity for good money, i hear a lot of people have a thing for that. wizards, vampires, and so on.

Tite Barnacle
Jun 4, 2014

Meowdy Purrdner

Grimey Drawer
You did see the picture, right? Let's be reasonable here

Weka
May 5, 2019

That child totally had it coming. Nobody should be able to be out at dusk except cars.
OP they have this new thing where you can have sex with yourself. You should try it some time I like doing it alot.

Ichabod Tane
Oct 30, 2005

A most notable
coward, an infinite and endless liar, an hourly promise breaker, the owner of no one good quality.


https://youtu.be/_Ojd0BdtMBY?t=4
OP, post your dolls or whatever, please.

The Bloop
Jul 5, 2004

by Fluffdaddy

Ichabod Tane posted:

OP, post your dolls or whatever, please.

Poohs Packin
Jan 13, 2019

Automata 10 Pack posted:

Been there, done that. This is not a self sustaining solution that actually solves the real problems that keeps people stuck in their cycles. You can clean your house and exercise as much as you want but it’s not going to solve the bigger, more existential issues that are causing people to live their majority of their lives unhealthy, filthy, and their lives filled with failed interpersonal relationships.

I don’t know what the solution is. I don’t know if you can sum up a solution in a way that is satisfying in today’s consumerist world. “Get mentally healthy” isn’t something you can put on a shopping list, even if capitalism wants to tell you otherwise.

Yes, this is about capitalism, not shaving.

BigBadSteve
Apr 29, 2009

Peggy Edson posted:

op won't do any of this as it requires effort lol

Is this true, OP?

ChunTheUnavoidable
Sep 27, 2021

i hate people who are like “the relations of production make it so its impossible for me to do push-ups and eat roast broccoli… it also means i can drink until I pass out 4 nights a week”. If youre even thinking about this stuff you can get off your rear end for 60 minutes and go for a walk. Of course the modern world is incredibly lonely and hosed up but if you want to just give up on life and yourself that’s still your choice and nobody else’s. There are plenty of major factors you can still control

ChunTheUnavoidable fucked around with this message at 00:07 on Jan 11, 2022

DONKEY SALAMI
Jun 28, 2008

donkey? donkey?

Bad Purchase posted:

you could probably sell your virginity for good money, i hear a lot of people have a thing for that. wizards, vampires, and so on.

I'm not up on the latest rules in SA-Mart but may try putting it up for sale. Could list it as "Gamer parts, rarely used" or "mystery box" depending on what you are looking for from a buyer.

Colonel Cancer
Sep 26, 2015

Tune into the fireplace channel, you absolute buffoon
Yes why can't depressed fat middle aged virgins just pull themselves up by their bootstraps lol

Meme Poker Party
Sep 1, 2006

by Azathoth

ChunTheUnavoidable posted:

i hate people who are like “the relations of production make it so its impossible for me to do push-ups and eat roast broccoli… it also means i can drink until I pass out 4 nights a week”. If youre even thinking about this stuff you can get off your rear end for 60 minutes and go for a walk. Of course the modern world is incredibly lonely and hosed up but if you want to just give up on life and yourself that’s still your choice and nobody else’s. There are plenty of major factors you can still control

I'm paraphrasing but a wise man once said: "having weaknesses or harboring insecurities is not shameful. But letting them rule you is."

It is up to each of us to make the most of what we have, OP. It can seem overwhelming, but just surrendering in the face of it is not the way!

ChunTheUnavoidable
Sep 27, 2021

Colonel Cancer posted:

Yes why can't depressed fat middle aged virgins just pull themselves up by their bootstraps lol

people a lot worse off than op can and do get their life together and yeah, it does usually come down to overcoming inertia and making a sustained effort unless you’re literally penniless or really severely mentally ill, and even then you’ve got options

Smugworth
Apr 18, 2003

ChunTheUnavoidable posted:

people a lot worse off than op can and do get their life together and yeah, it does usually come down to overcoming inertia and making a sustained effort unless you’re literally penniless or really severely mentally ill, and even then you’ve got options

:leavemtg:

hot cocoa on the couch
Dec 8, 2009

100% DOG LOVER
ALL DOGS LOVED, ALL THE TIME

ChunTheUnavoidable
Sep 27, 2021

im talkin schizophrenia not Poster’s Anxiety

Haptical Sales Slut
Mar 15, 2010

Age 18 to 49
Walking is the single most lifestyle altering change you can make with the least amount of effort. But I wouldn’t jump from 0 to an hour. Walk around the block once a day for a week and then go from there.

Just getting out the door is half the work! poo poo I should follow my own obvious advice.

ProperCauldron
Oct 11, 2004

nah chill

You're not wrong, that last paragraph was supposed to be goonette thinking. I just formatted it poorly.

OP, idealistic thinking causes dating problems for people all over the world. Keep an open mind.

interwhat
Jul 23, 2005

it's kickin in dude
after being with a FEMALE for 13 years, sometimes I wish she was just weed. But alas, I do love her, and when she needs space, I get to get weird and play vidja james.

you gotta go out, get out of your comfort zone, dont over think it, and sell it like youre looking for a companion. once you find her or him, or other, you'll quickly realize the sex part sucks for a long rear end time until you both get good at it and work it out, but then this whole new world of relationship goes FAR beyond sex, and in fact, sex becomes an excuse to not work through the important issues that diminish the time when you're not loving. it's a complicated issue i haven't personally worked through yet but I'll let you know when i work up the courage to put love to the coals.

Grape
Nov 16, 2017

Happily shilling for China!

Automata 10 Pack posted:

Been there, done that. This is not a self sustaining solution that actually solves the real problems that keeps people stuck in their cycles. You can clean your house and exercise as much as you want but it’s not going to solve the bigger, more existential issues that are causing people to live their majority of their lives unhealthy, filthy, and their lives filled with failed interpersonal relationships.

I don’t know what the solution is. I don’t know if you can sum up a solution in a way that is satisfying in today’s consumerist world. “Get mentally healthy” isn’t something you can put on a shopping list, even if capitalism wants to tell you otherwise.

5. Get regular social interaction of some kind of vaguely positive kind.

kntfkr
Feb 11, 2019

GOOSE FUCKER

ChunTheUnavoidable posted:

i hate people who are like “the relations of production make it so its impossible for me to do push-ups and eat roast broccoli… it also means i can drink until I pass out 4 nights a week”. If youre even thinking about this stuff you can get off your rear end for 60 minutes and go for a walk. Of course the modern world is incredibly lonely and hosed up but if you want to just give up on life and yourself that’s still your choice and nobody else’s. There are plenty of major factors you can still control

stop encouraging people, freak

Dean of Swing
Feb 22, 2012

I like your towel collection.

Poohs Packin
Jan 13, 2019

Dont listen to the naysayers or the ones that want to broadly wax about the state of the world. While the world is a gently caress, a lot of folks just want to justify their own malaise by pointing to forces completely outside themselves. These people will never start a revolution from their dusty basments, and will live a self indulgent life in their personal mind palaces. Dont listen to them. Work on what you can.

Youve got agency in your own life especially when it comes to things like showering, shaving, dressing yourself, feeding yourself, walking, and maintaining a healthy sleep schedule.

There are no capitalist fat cats keeping you from doing any of the above.

Telsa Cola
Aug 19, 2011

No... this is all wrong... this whole operation has just gone completely sidewaysface

Poohs Packin posted:

Dont listen to the naysayers or the ones that want to broadly wax about the state of the world. While the world is a gently caress, a lot of folks just want to justify their own malaise by pointing to forces completely outside themselves. These people will never start a revolution from their dusty basments, and will live a self indulgent life in their personal mind palaces. Dont listen to them. Work on what you can.

Youve got agency in your own life especially when it comes to things like showering, shaving, dressing yourself, feeding yourself, walking, and maintaining a healthy sleep schedule.

There are no capitalist fat cats keeping you from doing any of the above.

This and the prior advice given is good advice. Even something super loving basic as cleaning your immediate environment might give you a pretty decent mood boost.

Though shaving depends on your face and facial hair (and your willingness to maintain said hair). IMO some people look way better with a properly kept beard or whatever than without.

WILDTURKEY101
Mar 7, 2005

Look to your left. Look to your right. Only one of you is going to pass this course.
eat a raw vegetable. go for a walk. do 20 pushups every morning. meditate. take care of your pets. get a haircut. shave. open an IRA. ask for a raise. drink more water. smile more. vaccuum the carpet. wipe the counters. pay your full balance. wear new clothes. use pomade. change your sheets. clean the bathroom. stop snacking. do the dishes. take out the trash. go to bed early. wake up early. lay out tomorrows clothes. brush your teeth and floss. return phone calls. respond to emails. don't drink on weekdays. pack your own lunches. cut out dairy. put your phone down. change your oil. read more. learn a new skill. call your mom.

Wendigee
Jul 19, 2004

and always. wear. your sunscreen.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQlJ3vOp6nI

Wendigee fucked around with this message at 05:12 on Jan 11, 2022

Nooner
Mar 26, 2011

AN A+ OPSTER (:
maybe get real into opiates?

ScRoTo TuRbOtUrD
Jan 21, 2007

james woods hosed me.

WILDTURKEY101
Mar 7, 2005

Look to your left. Look to your right. Only one of you is going to pass this course.

Nooner posted:

maybe get real into opiates?

only if you want to alienate and disappoint the few people you have left and have people say "he's at peace now" at your funeral in 2 years.

BigBadSteve
Apr 29, 2009

Dean of Swing posted:

I like your towel collection.

Me too. And I'm sure any of them would be great for OP to dry his neck with after shaving off his neckbeard.

kntfkr
Feb 11, 2019

GOOSE FUCKER
alan if you're straight practice sex and talking to women with escorts when you can afford to and go to the gym everyday and after a year get whatever app everybody is on (i think it's hinge)

there's nothing wrong with losing your virginity to a professional

Wendigee
Jul 19, 2004

i don't think alan is here anymore lol

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Bad Purchase
Jun 17, 2019




op, there is personal truth and historical truth. you may not be able to change the former, but you can change the latter.

start leaving subtle hints in your social media, written journals, and conversations with people about invented sexual encounters you've had. eventually the rumor will get out there that you've had sex, maybe even multiple sexes. long after you're gone an archive somewhere will exist that attests to your participation in the act of sex. it will become truth.

there is one sticking point -- the existence of this thread, which may muddy the historical truth you are aiming to construct. i suggest that you leave the thread title as it is, but immediately change the text of your first post to the following:

quote:

NOT!

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