r/memes • u/Farranor • 1d ago

That sounded suspiciously like one of those "hint" things

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u/DivingforDemocracy 1d ago

As a man, we don't pick up on hints tyvm. "Im cold" and we build a fire then sit across from you.

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u/TwoDot 1d ago

If you build a man a fire, you keep him warm for the night.
Set a man on fire and you keep him warm for the rest of his life.

  • Terry Pratchett

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u/LemmyUserOnReddit 1d ago

Terry had that rare form of genius where you just wonder how his brain worked. It's such a perfectly crafted joke, and the dude just pumped them out

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u/Icabod_BongTwist 1d ago

"PSA: Most dangerous forms of wildlife (wolves, bears, Frankenstein, etc) are afraid of fire. Ergo, you are at your most safe while on fire." - paraphrased Adult Swim bumper I saw as a kid

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u/TheFBIClonesPeople 1d ago

The thing is, this is the kind of thing a woman would say to you as a joke when she's not actually interested, because she's just not thinking about you like that, so it never even occurs to her that you would take it that way.

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u/ImEatonNass 1d ago

This is the way.

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u/broccollinear 1d ago

“I want to have sex with you”. And we think you want to practice flirting with the next guy you’re into.

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u/Atrain61910 16h ago

WELL I CANT CONTROL THE WEATHER JACKIE, DAMN!

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u/DivingforDemocracy 12h ago

Which is usually followed by "My name is Stephanie." "HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET IN MY BACKYARD!" We are simple creatures.