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[–] Marleyinoc 18 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I don't get why anyone who rides public transportation doesn't wear headphones themselves. Big obvious ones are best so people don't talk to you.

I do find that the more righteous I feel about someone's actions the more annoying it becomes to me. Despite how rude it is, and you're absolutely right about that, try to not give a fuck. It really helps to consider their obliviousness as a disorder. They're pathetic.

If nothing else, hopefully it'll keep you from actually pulling the trigger one day.

[–] FlyingSquid 12 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Not everyone can wear headphones all the time.

Me, for example. I can wear headphones for maybe 45 minutes before the pain gets too intense and I need to take a 10 minute break.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Not who you replied to but I'm sure you don't blast music or other audio on transit when you need the break.

[–] FlyingSquid 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I don't. But I have to listen to others doing it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

I misread, I thought they said anyone listening while on transit not just anyone period. Makes more sense now.

[–] ikidd 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Huh, I've gotten these attacks periodically over the years, generally associated with drinking beer. I've always chalked it up to a salivary gland reaction/malfunction, but the description is exactly what I experience, like someone is driving a spike through my jaw behind the hinge.

It's pretty occasional, so it's not like I stopped drinking beer or anything insane like that. But good to know.

[–] FlyingSquid 1 points 2 months ago

This isn't associated with anything, unfortunately. I wish it was. It's mostly under control with medication, but flare-ups can happen any time, anywhere.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

There are bone headphones. You don't need to insert them.

[–] FlyingSquid 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Let me know which bones which aren't affected by the trigeminal nerve being near them that I can put those headphones on.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I looked it up trying to be helpful. Supposedly, bone conductive can overstimulate the nerve clusters - resulting in an attack of sorts. Most likely because they press on and vibrate the temples.

That really blows. I'd rather lose a finger. Sorry to learn of it.

In the spirit of the request, I would suggest beanie headphones. Assuming it's cool enough out, and you can tolerate a beanie, they may fit the bill.

[–] FlyingSquid 7 points 2 months ago

Thankfully it's not an issue these days, but I'd be willing to try it if it becomes one again. Thanks.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Oh. This fucker is also goes to teeth? Then no idea.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I almost never wear headphones in public. I prefer the situational awareness and being able to hear "This train is skipping union square" announcements.

I'm also a guy so I don't need the "don't talk to me" signal they provide.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I wear bone conduction headphones, so I get the best of both worlds, though background noise can get a little annoying.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 2 months ago

Righteous anger is one of the main things keeping drag from pulling the trigger.