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The following article‚ The Questions That Win The Election For President Trump‚ was first published on Conservative Firing Line. I suggest President Donald Trump and the GOP build the coming election around these questions. There is no “extremism” or “right wing” or “white supremacy” or “radical” or “controversial” or “unpopular” here. The American people are overwhelmingly behind us on every one of these issues. Start throwing these questions at them to wake the sleeping … Continue reading The Questions That Win The Election For President Trump ...

Have kids‚ they said. It'll be great‚ they said. Well‚ one dad may have a bone to pick with those mysterious &;quot;they‚&;quot; in that colloquial saying. A man running the Instagram account Havea_676‚ posted a video that has parents on the internet not only laughing at his tender moment turned embarrassing‚ but sharing their own savage kid moments.The dad was having a sweet moment with his daughter asking her about her day and what she was excited about for the next day before tucking her into bed. Things appeared to be going well and his daughter who is off camera can be heard answering all of the questions. But at some point during the father daughter moment‚ the little girl was over the many questions the man was asking. &;quot;Daddy‚ can you please stop with your questions‚ I'm trying to sleep and also your breath stinks‚&;quot; the litter girl reveals. Yikes. Dad didn't have much to say after that bombshell. He simply readjusts so his mouth isn't pointing in her direction and says‚ &;quot;goodnight‚ I love you.&;quot; There went that sweet moment being caught on video but after uploading the unexpected roast session‚ the dad was joined by fellow parents commiserating. &;quot;Kids are brutally honest with no filter. I was helping my daughter button her shirt one morning and I asked her if she brushed her teeth. She said yes… then there was an awkward pause before she frowned and said 'did you&;#63; Cuz it don’t smell like it' Needless to say I don’t help the lil heffa get dressed for school anymore lol‚&;quot; one mom says.&;quot;Kids know how to cut deep with one slice&;#33;&;#33; Haha‚&;quot; someone else writes.&;quot;I came home yesterday and asked my daughter if she missed me…She said NO with her whole chest‚&;quot; another commenter reveals. See on Instagram Kids are just brutally honest until they get a bit older to realize there are gentler ways to deliver news. But if this dad learned one thing from his lengthy conversation‚ it's to brush your teeth before goodnight chats so you don't melt your kid's face off. This article originally appeared on 1.29.24

One of the biggest differences between being a cat owner and a dog owner is that cats are experts at grooming themselves. While dogs require regular bathing‚ cats don't—in fact‚ it's generally recommended that you don't bathe kitties for non-medical reasons because it can dry out their skin and disrupt the cat-owner relationship.(For real‚ if you didn't know this about cats‚ barring any health issues‚ they are meticulously clean and their fur actually smells good‚ even up close. Some cats have a mild cologne-like scent that's quite pleasing‚ and they do it all by themselves.) However‚ occasionally something might happen that requires a human to bathe a cat. When it does‚ it's an adventure‚ as Jennifer Garner hilariously demonstrated in a video on her Instagram page for National Pet Day. It seems that her cat‚ Moose‚ had a bit of a poo issue‚ which Garner doesn't elaborate much on but that required some assistance to remedy. That assistance involved a bath—or sink shower in this case—which many cats aren't too keen on. Despite the viral videos showing cats who mysteriously love the bathtub‚ most domesticated cats don't‚ and they will let you know it in the only way they know how. For Moose‚ that message was sent by climbing out of the sink and onto his owner mid-scrub‚ creating a scenario that left Garner asking aloud‚ &;quot;What's to be done&;#63; What would my mom do&;#63;&;#33;&;#63;&;quot; Watch: See on Instagram The helplessness of having a cat clinging to you for dear life is real. You don't want to pull them off because they'll just dig their claws in further‚ and when they climb up over your shoulder‚ you don't have any leverage to do anything with them anyway. It's definitely not a one-person job to try to bathe a cat who doesn't want to be bathed. According to Britannica‚ most domesticated cats hate water because wet fur is uncomfortable and it takes a long time to dry. There's also the totally not-backed-by-science possibility that cats simply find the prospect of being bathed offensive. After all‚ they spend a large chunk of their waking hours cleaning themselves—how dare we measly humans suggest they aren't doing a good enough job of it&;#63; Along with encouraging her to get her wounds cleaned and treated well‚ as cat scratches can be dangerous‚ people weighed in on the video with some hilarious commentary. &;quot;I'm pretty sure Moose would have killed you if you'd gotten to the conditioner‚&;quot; wrote one person. &;quot;I think the conditioner would have tipped Moose over the edge‚&;quot; agreed another.&;quot;That cat went straight for the carotid. Much like my toddler when I suggested she put pants on this morning‚&;quot; joked another.&;quot;You are so brave&;#33; Also‚ this was a tad reminiscent of Buddy the Elf trying to hug that raccoon‚ 😂&;quot; offered another.All in all‚ Moose's bath could have gone worse. There are actually some ways to make a cat bath a bit more pleasant—and safe—for everyone involved. The ASPCA recommends these five steps for bathing a cat:1. Prep Your Cat – If you're wondering how to keep a cat calm while bathing‚ it can be helpful first to get your cat used to being in the sink or tub—try putting them in without water‚ giving them a few treats‚ and then lifting them out. If possible‚ you can do this several times in the days before you plan to give your cat a bath to help things go smoother.2. Add Cat to Water – Put a few inches of lukewarm water in the sink or tub and place your cat gently inside. Keep your cat calm by talking soothingly and praising them for good behavior. (I know‚ easier said than done&;#33;)3. Wet Your Cat Down – Wet your cat's body and tail while avoiding the face. Most cats don't like water in their face‚ and you'll definitely want to avoid upsetting your soaked kitty.4. Lather and Rinse – Add the shampoo‚ lather‚ and rinse your cat thoroughly. Try not to leave any soap residue behind‚ which can irritate your cat's skin.5. Clean the Face – Use the soft cloth to wipe off your cat's whiskered face carefully. You can also clean the outside of the ears with a cotton ball. Never use a Q-tip or other instrument to clean the inside of your cat's ears‚ which could cause injury.Garner's poopy bath adventures with Moose is prime evidence that cat ownership is never boring. You can follow Jennifer Garner for more relatable cat mom fun on Instagram.

There comes a time in every long term relationship when the honeymoon phase has ended‚ and your partner’s little quirks begin to reveal themselves. You know‚ that habit of hogging the blanket at night‚ or making an audible “ah” sound after every sip of soda. Those fun little idiosyncrasies that are both endearing and exasperating all at the same time. And while these pet peeves can be aggravating‚ they also invite love on a deeper level. When you can truly appreciate someone for their imperfections‚ without judgment or resentment—and they can do the same for you—the result is more humor‚ trust‚ connection and joy. Frustrations dissolve into moments of laughter. And flaws become celebrations of each other’s humanity. Recently‚ someone asked the folks on Reddit to share the “weirdest thing” their partners did‚ that they’ve learned to accept. The answers were adorable‚ hilarious‚ strange‚ and all around a fairly profound glimpse at what human relationships are all about. Let’s take a look. &;quot;When he's alone‚ he talks to himself in 3rd person‚ making comments on the things he's doing. 'Ladies and gentlemen‚ xxxx has done it again‚ he's made the best omelet in history.. for the 3rd time this month. He's the man of the year. Look at him getting a glass‚ and opening the fridge.. oooh is he going for orange juice&;#63; yes he is&;#33; okay now he needs to do something but what was it&;#63; ah righttt the toast. The toast‚ everybody. He almost forgot the toast.' Stuff like that. I'm glad he does it loudly‚ it's hilarious. Especially when he gets tired and stops mid-sentence but keeps doing what he's doing in silence. Even funnier when he starts speaking again all of a sudden.&;quot;via GIPHY&;quot;She never‚ ever‚ ever eats the last bite of anything. She'll always have a bite of whatever left on her plate after a meal. She's never once‚ in the 20 years I've been with her‚ eaten the last piece of pizza. She'll never take the last peanut. I've never seen her finish a can of Pringles. Upside for me: I get the last everything.&;quot;&;quot;When he wakes up in the morning‚ he puts on ALL his clothes‚ just to walk to the bathroom‚ take them off and have shower. Why&;#63;&;#63; I will never understand that lol&;quot; &;quot;My wife is a neat freak‚ always cleans up after herself and is putting things away. However I noticed that when she runs out of toilet paper she will just take the new roll and stand it on top of the empty tube instead of replacing it. I asked her why she does that and she said “it’s the one thing I allow myself to be lazy about”. I think it’s hilarious. OR My amazing‚ incredible wife absolutely refuses to reload the TP roll. It is complete out of character for her‚ but it's such a locked in behavior I have given up on correcting it. At least she isn't putting it on backwards&;#33;&;#33;&;quot;via GIPHY&;quot;He lays on the floor to decompress‚ which isn't too bizarre. But he lays down in weird spots and occasionally accidentally scares the shit out of me. One time‚ he was lying on the floor in the front entrance closet‚ petting the cat‚ and fell asleep. I just saw his legs on the ground sticking out from the closet. My first thought was that he had fallen‚ hurt himself‚ and was unconscious. But he was just snuggling the cat. Another time‚ I couldn't find him anywhere in the house and started to freak out. But he was lying on the back deck on his belly‚ talking to the skunk that lives under the deck. This was at night. So all I see is a man sprawled on the deck in the dark. Scared me silly.&;quot;&;quot;She sleeps with her eyes open occasionally‚ and will also sometimes laugh like someone just told her the greatest joke ever told while sleeping. I've accepted my little demon.&;quot; &;quot;He always finds random objects around the house to make into a 'hat' for me. Fresh laundry&;#63; Hat. Random plushies&;#63; Hat. Bubble wrap&;#63; Hat. Then he makes one for himself‚ we take a funny picture and hang it on our 'hat photos' wall.&;quot;via GIPHY&;quot;She does gatherer things. bringing little trinkets home and presenting them to me. I always say very impressive&;#33; she puts little piles of things all over the house and gets upset if they are disturbed or I suggest getting rid of them.&;quot;&;quot;My husband occasionally talks in his sleep and will also laugh like a little girl in his sleep. It absolutely cracks me up and creeps me out at the same time.&;quot;&;quot;I don’t know how weird this is‚ but my boyfriend constantly talks to himself. He also gives voices to our pets- 2 cats and a dog. Each pet has a distinct voice and accent. Some of them have catchphrases.&;quot;&;quot;Sometimes when he’s getting ready for work in the morning‚ I’ll hear him having conversations with the pets and himself in all the various voices. It’s hilarious and adorable. Sometimes I catch myself doing it now‚ too.&;quot;&;quot;She mostly closes doors‚ but only mostly. Not fully ajar‚ not fully closed. I have never seen this wonderful woman completely close a door in 13+ years.Luckily‚ it’s just inside doors.&;quot;&;quot;He gets very concerned about his socks to the point he will count them when he's folding laundry and get irritated when he can't find all of them. Then he accused me of doing something with them. Like I would do anything with his stupid socks.&;quot;&;quot;He needs the GPS even though he knows the area and the way. If the GPS goes out‚ he’ll oddly panic.&;quot;via GIPHY&;quot;Anything that could go or fit on top of anything else is called a &;quot;hat.&;quot; There are no lids‚ there are no covers‚ there are no toppers or caps. We have a top-loader freezer. She wouldn't say 'close the lid.' She'd say 'put the freezer hat back on.' Bottle caps&;#63; No. Bottle hats. Does the pot of boiling water have a lid&;#63; Nope. It has a hat. Wine bottle stopper&;#63; Try again. That's a hat. Trash bin cover&;#63; Trash bin hat*. There are hats and only hats. Edit to add that she's a native English speaker‚ but her family is Lithuanian. I think it's something she picked up from her dad as a kid and it just became a habit. She is aware that it's goofy.&;quot;&;quot;All sauces are gravy. What kind of salad gravy do you want&;#63;&;quot;&;quot;He does this loud chicken noise (like a baw-kak&;#33;) just randomly and it could be anywhere. It’s never been inappropriate‚ but it’s always surprising and I laugh every freaking time.&;quot;&;quot;To my wife‚ everything is a 'counter.' Tables‚ dressers‚ nightstands‚ basically any flat surface that is not the floor is the counter.&;quot;&;quot;He randomly licks me. We will be cuddling and he just will lick my shoulder real quickly. I don’t get it.&;quot;&;quot;My youngest had trouble learning to eat solids and my wife spent 3-5 meals a day for like 6 months mimicking eating to her. It’s now 9 years later and after every first bite of a meal she goes MMMMMMMMMM&;#33; It’s a charming relic of a stressful time in life.&;quot;&;quot;He does sock shoe sock shoe like a psycho.&;quot;via GIPHY&;quot;She usually dresses normal but sometimes she goes through phases where she dresses like people from different eras. Like a 70s disco phase outfit or a 80s rock chick outfit or a 1950s dress outfit. It's one thing to do this for a day or something... she will do it for like 3-4 weeks straight‚ ordering clothes on amazon to make new outfits‚ wearing the outfits to go grocery shopping or walking the dog etc. And then she rinses and repeats every once in a while. She also will obsessively watch movies from that era when this happens. She has been doing this for 20+ years. She is known in our neighborhood for doing this.&;quot;&;quot;Bf is a biologist and absolutely cannot stop himself from interacting with any animal/insect/bird that his brain has deemed interesting. I've spotted him softly talk to bugs and bees when he thinks no one's looking. Also as long as he has deemed it safe‚ if we spot a snail (and he's REALLY GOOD at spotting snails it's insane) he WILL pick it up no matter the circumstances. We've spent HOURS in parks/sanctuaries in one single spot if he's spotted a cool lizard or an animal because we must make new animal friends. His parents tell me all the different insects‚ bugs and tiny animals he used to bring to them as a baby lmfao.&;quot;