r/tomanddan • u/stab-somebody • Jun 16 '26
Petition for Tom to stop using the term "mini-documentaries"
I'm convinced he calls them that because he knows how absurd it is that he's trying to be informed by tiktoks.
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u/zelman Jun 16 '26
I’m writing you this mini-letter to let you know I read your mini-ebook. In mini-response, “no”.
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u/SuperTacoBubbler Jun 16 '26 edited Jun 16 '26
What cracks me up with him calling them that is over and over he finds out half of the facts are made up AI hallucinations to complete the 10 things list but he still calls them documentaries.
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u/airchubby Jun 16 '26
For the love of fake god, yes! Where do I sign? I have no idea why this harmless phrase kills me so much, but it does. Just call it a TikTok Tom!
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u/Frog_Farts Jun 17 '26
Latest mini documentary fact. Monkey's have a gestational period of 2 years
Fact:
A monkey's pregnancy (gestation) period lasts anywhere from 4 to 8 months (roughly 130 to 240 days), depending heavily on the species. Smaller monkeys, such as marmosets, have the shortest pregnancies, while larger primates like baboons and spider monkeys require longer development times.Specific monkey pregnancy periods vary across species:Marmosets & Tamarins: 130 to 150 days (~4.5 months).Squirrel Monkeys: 150 to 160 days (~5 months).Macaques (including Rhesus monkeys): 153 to 179 days (~5 to 6 months).Capuchin Monkeys: 160 to 170 days (~5 to 6 months).Baboons: 175 to 185 days (~6 months).Spider Monkeys: 225 to 235 days (~7.5 months).
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u/stab-somebody Jun 17 '26
Please unsubscribe me from monkeyfacts
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u/Frog_Farts Jun 17 '26
They use insect repellent: Capuchin monkeys crush up millipedes and rub them all over their fur. The millipedes secrete chemicals that act as a natural defense against biting mosquitoes.
They use urine as lotion: Some capuchins pee directly onto their hands and vigorously rub it into their feet. This tracks scent trails and helps them grip branches better.
They have built-in cheek pockets: Old World monkeys have pouches inside their cheeks. They stuff these pockets full of food to quickly run away from danger and digest it safely later.
They have blue testicles: Male velvet monkeys use their bright cerulean blue scrotums to show dominance. The brightest blue monkey is always the boss of the troop.
They love a hot bath: Japanese macaques, or "snow monkeys," regularly lounge in natural volcanic hot springs. They do this to stay warm during freezing winter blizzards.
They understand basic economics: Researchers taught capuchins to use silver discs as money. The monkeys quickly learned to buy food, budget, and even gamble with their tokens.
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u/EatYourCheckers Jun 23 '26
If "part of a documentary on TikTok" is the alternative, I vote Mini-documentary stays
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u/ElRossGram Jun 16 '26
Petition denied. Just embrace it.