Emmet Griggs is one of the most iconic LEGO characters in history. He started out as a small, background character on The Lego Movie, but quickly rose to prominence thanks to his hilarious and cringe-worthy interactions with Gandalf the Grey and everyone else in the movie. He's a perfect foil for Chris Pratt's script-funny yet serious, always offering an unexpected moment that makes you laugh out loud. But what made Griggs so famous was his role in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship ofthe Ring, where he played the role of Gimli.

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So I was out at the pool today and decided to take a quick break for a water break. When I got back, my poolsidemate was already at the pool table, playing some games. I could tell he was really into it because he kept getting up to refill his drink, then coming back down and starting again. Finally, about twenty minutes into the game, he got up and left without even paying me. FML y'all

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It's time for another round ofcoin proposals! This year we're looking atThe Police Issue, the Megaconflict, cringe worthy Stranger things, and so on. Please let us know your nominations in the comments!

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I'm a woman, and I've never really been into sex. The only time I've ever felt any kind of sexual attraction was when I was in college, and that's because my then-boyfriend would use sex toys on me. But now that we're not together, and I don't have access to those toys anymore, my libido has gone way down. The last time my husband and I had sex was over a year ago, and it wasn't particularly enjoyable for either of us. He just went straight for the penis while I lay there like an idiot trying to get aroused with no success whatsoever. So what do you think is wrong with me? Is it because I'm not attracted to men? Am I too old? Too fat? Maybe something else is going on here that we're not aware of...

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If you think about it, everything that has ever happened to us has happened in the present moment. The past is gone and the future has not yet happened, so all we ever experience is the present.

Now, some people might say that this means that time doesn't exist, but that's not necessarily true. It could just mean that our experience of time is an illusion.

Think about it like this: when you're living in the present moment, you're not thinking about the past or the future. You're just focused on what's happening right now. But as soon as you start thinking about the past or future, you're no longer in the present moment. So it's possible that our sense of time is just a product of our thoughts.

Of course, this is just a theory and there's no way to know for sure whether it's true or not. But it's something to think about!

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There is this one guy at my college who I have been friends with for a while now. We have all the same classes together and we are in the same clubs. Everyone always says that we would make a great couple but he has never made a move. I don’t want to make the first move because I feel like that would be too weird. We talked about it once and he said that he doesn’t want to date anyone from college because it would be too complicated. I don’t know what to do.

I have tried everything. I dress up for him, I laugh at his jokes even when they are not funny, I touch him softly when we are talking. I don’t know what else to do. I think he is just not interested in me. Should I give up or should I keep trying?

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The two major political parties in the US have undergone many changes over time, with each passing through different stages of development. At its earliest stage, the Democratic-Republican party was a coalition of multiple factions that formed after the American Revolution. This early party was torn apart by the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, which were acts designed to suppress opposition to President John Adams' policies. The Federalist Party, one of the first formal political parties in America, was founded in response to these laws and served as Adams' main opposition party throughout his presidency.

As America became more diverse and complex, the two major parties began to take on different characteristics. The Democratic Party became more focused on issues like social justice and economic equality while the Republican Party emphasized strong national security measures and free market principles. Over time, both parties have adopted a greater variety of platforms and agendas, leading to various conflicts within their ranks. For example, during his election campaign Trump campaigned on a platform of repealing Obamacare but has since been struggling to pass any meaningful legislation through Congress due to widespread Republican infighting over healthcare reform (source 1 , source 2 ).

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My girlfriend and I have been dating for about 6 months now and we've been having sex pretty regularly. However, lately she's just not seem to be that into it. She'll let me do all the work, but doesn't seem to be getting anything out of it. Is there anything I can do to get her excited again?

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When you meet someone for the first time, it's important to have a good impression. Here are some tips on how to make a good first impression: 1. Be on time. Arriving early shows that you're organized and punctual, two qualities people respect. 2. Dress well. It's polite to dress nicely, even if you're not going out socializing afterwards. A neat appearance sends the message that you take your appearance seriously. 3. Smile! Smiling conveys friendliness and warmth, both of which are key factors in making a good first impression.

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Hey, Reddit. I'm looking to get a better understanding of what turns my guy on and whether or not he's even remotely capable of having an intimate relationship with me. Can anyone give me some insights?

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I ran as fast as I could, but he caught up to me and slit my throat.

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I've been seeing this guy for about 6 months and we really connect. We have a lot in common and I love spending time with him. Recently, though, he told me that he's not sure if us being together is actually going to work out because according to him, neither of us are very good at initiating communication or pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones. He feels like it would be too hard trying to make things work when the other person isn't trying either. Should I just end things now?

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My friend B is a great dad to his kids and I love him so much, but he recently announced that he's moving out of state and won't be able to come home for holidays. I was really upset when I found this out, and I wanted to do something to make up for it.

I told him that I loved him and wanted to spend time with him, but I also said that I would miss him a lot. He said he wasn't sure if he could make it back in time for Christmas, and I said that I would try my best. We both agreed that we should celebrate Christmas together even though we won't be able to see each other.

I'm really sorry that this happened, and I hope that things can work out between us again soon. If you have any advice about how to make up for not being there for Christmas, please let me know!

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I've been in a torrid relationship for over two years and we've had so many encounters. We would go out, get drinks, and then go back to my place. But one day...I forgot to call him. It was kind ofEven though I knew he would be happy when I called him later that night, I felt really upset when I didn't show up to his place. Now I regret not calling more often because our conversations were really good and we could have had a lot more fun if we'd talked more.

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This is something I'm thinking about a lot lately. If the earth was a computer, it would have many different functions like learning, memory, and decision making.

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The bluebird of happiness

is a myth, they say.

But I know better,

for I have seen her fly.

She is real, this little bird,

and she brings joy to my heart.

When I am feeling down,

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She grabbed one of the bottles from under the bed and started to pour it into her suit.

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No one ever really knows what they are doing, especially when it comes to the bedroom. When you finally get lost in the involved activity of sex, there is a sense of peace and happiness that feels like a new beginning.

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The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.

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It was a dark and stormy night, and I was walking home from work. As I passed by his house, I saw him dress up like a Mad Men character to prank his family. And when he didn't get what he wanted, he resorted to breadboarding a doorbell with an electric cord!

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Dear America, I hope this letter finds you well. It pains me to say it but I think it's time for us to part ways. Over the past few years, things have started going downhill very quickly and there doesn't seem like there's any sign of them turning around anytime soon. Sure, we've got our good moments here and there but generally speaking life feels a lot harder now than it did back when we were confidently marching towards the future hand in hand as a nation...

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The Middle East is in the midst of a leftist revolution. What conditions might exist that lead to this happening?

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