Squirm Happens || Uncomfortable Reddit Stories || Two Hot Takes Podcast
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Images, even on a doormat, can be powerful enough to genuinely scare a child, leading to neighbor disputes.
- ❖Lying about a spouse's death in an open relationship is an extreme breach of trust and can lead to severe consequences.
- ❖Open relationships require clear rules and mutual respect; numerical comparisons or forced 'breaks' are red flags.
- ❖Discovering human ashes in a thrift store purchase presents a profound ethical dilemma about returning remains to grieving family.
- ❖A partner's seemingly 'sweet' gestures, like insistent feeding, can mask a hidden fetish like feederism, often with controlling undertones.
- ❖Shame often prevents individuals from discussing their kinks or desires, even with loving partners, but open communication is key for healthy relationships.
Insights
1The Power of Images and Neighborly Disputes
A Reddit user's horror-themed 'Art the Clown' doormat, initially seen as a personal preference, escalates into a neighbor dispute. The hosts debate whether the doormat's scary image genuinely frightens a child, leading to the neighbors flipping and eventually throwing the mat. Sarah Sherman shares a personal anecdote about being terrified by a Goosebumps book cover, illustrating how powerful images can be for children.
The story details neighbors flipping and throwing the doormat because their 3-4 year old son was 'super afraid' of it. Sarah Sherman recounts making her mom throw out a Goosebumps book because its cover image scared her so much she wouldn't enter the room it was in.
2The Deception of a 'Dead' Husband in an Open Relationship
A man in an open marriage discovers his new partner lied about her husband being dead, even showing him pictures of the 'deceased.' The host and guest discuss the extreme nature of the lie and whether the man should inform the 'dead' husband. An update reveals the man confronted the husband, who was aware of past affairs and even suspected one of his children might not be biologically his.
The Reddit post describes the woman showing pictures of her 'dead' husband, only for the OP to see him alive. The update confirms the confrontation, revealing the husband's history with his wife's infidelity and his shock at the 'dead husband' lie.
3The Ethical Dilemma of Goodwill Ashes
A reseller buys a wooden box from Goodwill for $5, intending to flip it. Upon opening, he discovers it contains a sealed bag of human ashes. After selling the box, he is contacted by a grieving daughter searching for her mother's remains, which ended up at Goodwill due to a family dispute. The hosts stress the moral imperative to return the ashes, despite the awkwardness of the situation.
The Reddit story details finding 'grayish powder in a sealed bag' with a metal plate inside the box, confirming it was an urn. The daughter's emotional message describes the box and her search for her mother's ashes.
4Unmasking a Feeder Fetish in a Relationship
A woman describes her chef boyfriend's escalating habit of feeding her all her meals, which she initially found sweet but later became uncomfortable. After researching 'feederism,' she realizes his behavior aligns with the fetish, including comments about her weight gain and future pregnancy. She confronts him, leading to a hostile reaction and their breakup.
The OP details her boyfriend's insistence on feeding her, his disappointment in her mother's thinness, his comments on her 'voluptuous' figure, and his desire for her to get pregnant so he could feed her more. The confrontation reveals his denial and abusive language.
5Embracing a Tickling Kink
A woman shares her secret tickling kink, which involves BDSM elements and a desire to be tied down and tickled until she 'can't think.' She expresses shame but finds encouragement from the Reddit community. An update confirms she told her boyfriend, who was supportive and open to exploring it sexually.
The OP describes her lifelong 'thing for tickling' and its intertwining with BDSM, including past experiences with like-minded individuals. The update confirms her boyfriend's positive reaction and willingness to engage.
Lessons
- Prioritize clear and honest communication in all relationships, especially in non-traditional arrangements like open marriages, to prevent severe breaches of trust and emotional damage.
- Be aware of subtle red flags in a partner's behavior, such as controlling tendencies or unusual fixations, and research potential underlying issues like fetishes if something feels consistently 'off.'
- When encountering ethical dilemmas, such as finding human remains, prioritize human decency and the emotional needs of others over personal convenience or potential legal complications.
Notable Moments
Sarah Sherman shares her experience opening for an electronic musician, where her comedy set 'uncooled the vibe' for an unprepared audience, leading to a viral Reddit thread criticizing her performance.
This highlights the importance of understanding and catering to an audience's expectations, and the unpredictable nature of online public opinion.
Sarah Sherman recounts a personal fight with her boyfriend over wearing a 'giant vagina with teeth' backpack to Disneyland, acknowledging the 'error of her ways' in exposing children to indecent imagery.
This illustrates a personal realization about public appropriateness and the impact of one's choices on others, mirroring the doormat discussion.
Sarah Sherman admits to having everyone's location on her phone and constantly checking it, questioning how serial cheating is even possible in the modern age.
This offers a humorous but insightful take on modern surveillance in relationships and the challenges of maintaining secrecy.
Sarah Sherman reveals she once almost got paid $1,000 for a man with a body hair fetish to lick her armpit hair and 'jerk off,' and later discussed a $15,000 offer for feet pictures with a Bernie Sanders t-shirt and her face.
These anecdotes provide a candid and humorous look into the world of niche fetishes and the unexpected financial opportunities they can present, while also touching on personal boundaries and public image.
Quotes
"I just think if you're going to put Art outside your door, just know he's going to get flipped or thrown. And that's okay."
"I do think you are the [expletive] for not saying something because now she's going to do it to someone else and you've just created like a problem."
"If he doesn't give the ashes to the daughter, he's going to hell."
"If your boyfriend's got a feeder fetish, if you're not into it, get out of there. He That's what he likes."
"If you want a picture of my feet with my face in it and I'm wearing a Bernie shirt, 15K, I'll do it. No problem."
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