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[–] 187 points 2 weeks ago (10 children)

I would like to hear this 27 minute lecture on sea monster map placement.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)
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  • [–] 112 points 2 weeks ago* (2 children)

    No no no. You need to start by explaining the evolution of mapmaking, before focusing on the monsters.
    Non-map people don't have enough background on maps, so you must provide that first.

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  • [–] 22 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    That must have been the problem. I feel like it's the same problem I had, not describing the backstory to middle earth fully to my date as I told her of the third age...

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  • [–] 9 points 2 weeks ago

    How did you expect her to understand the significance of the Númenor and the sword of Elendil, or Aragon's reluctance to claim his rightful throne, let alone the rings worn by Gandalf, Galadriel, and Elrond? Or why there are exactly nine ring wraiths?

    Honestly, did you expect her to just accept the notion that some existential evil was for some reason deciding to wake up now and begin terrorizing the entire known world, without knowing the reasons why, or why destroying this old piece of jewelry is the only way to defeat the evil?

    Even the movies cover that part in the very beginning!

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  • [–] 87 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

    Unironically if I went on a date with someone and they infodumped for 30 minutes about sea monsters on old maps I think I'd fall in love lmao.

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    [–] 82 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

    If she doesn't want to hear your dissertation on sea monsters then she's not the one.

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  • [–] 38 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

    Agreed. Not because she's as fascinated by it, although that would be a plus. But she should be enjoying the time with you, seeing what makes you excited. If that doesn't attract her, move on.

    Be sure to do the same for her interests also. You don't have to be captivated by her hobbies or knowledge of something, but you should like watching her explain it to you.

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  • [–] 26 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    Plus, it just sounds interesting. Who wouldn't be interested by that? I'm always baffled by people who don't like to learn random shit.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 weeks ago

    Agree completely- I adore people who are excited about anything and tell me about it with enthusiasm!

    That said - it needs to be mutual. Awesome for you to lecture me on your passions - but it’s not a fun relationship for me if you aren’t also eager to hear about the things I want to share.

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  • [–] 80 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

    This thread is completely devoid of map sea monster facts and that’s a travesty

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    I have a hard time reading "phobia for eggs." I feel like it should be phobia of eggs. Or egg phobia.

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    I never wondered why the map sea monsters were placed in the locations that they were placed in.

    I am now wondering why the map sea monsters were placed in the locations that they were placed in.

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    [–] 41 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    I mean, 27 minutes barely seems enough for a proper introduction to such a vast subject.

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    [–] 36 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

    She got lucky, clearly her date was actually a sea monster disguised as a human, a clear attempt as using lonely humans as a slightly more ethical food source rather than sailors who might have family at home waiting for their return.

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  • [–] 21 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

    She should have clued in when her date kept asking for tree fitty.

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  • [–] 15 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

    Try dating other autists, normies don't uh, speak your love language.

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  • [–] 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    If you don't use visual aids, what do you expect?

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    [–] 11 points 2 weeks ago

    Monologues are not allowed to exceed 5 minutes on a date.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 weeks ago

    She was probably turned off by the fact that they aren't maps, but rather nautical charts. :(

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  • Id definitely take sea monsters on maps so long as opposed to hearing how much they hate their ex

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  • [–] 7 points 2 weeks ago

    Autistic dating

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  • [–] 7 points 2 weeks ago

    These comments are how I know that the Fediverse are my people.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 weeks ago

    OP was the sea monster all along.

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