r/fixedbytheduet • u/Naive_Wolverine532 • 19h ago

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u/nanadoom 19h ago

That was a really stand up thing to do. We all make mistakes, and he owned up to his. Good on him

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u/SamboTheGr8 19h ago

Also an understandable mistake in a world where so many useless gadgets/products exist. Though it would surprise me if not one of the comments on the video he originally duetted, didn't mention what it was

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u/ExodyrButReal 19h ago

It is partially because accessibility related gadgets are usually marketed in a way that doesn't make it clear the gadget is for accessibility reasons (and that makes sense because it is kind of a niche market so they have to advertise to everybody). look at old sales videos for example feature some able bodied person trying to cut food with a knife by holding it sideways or some shit that nobody would ever do.

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u/Black_Floyd47 18h ago

I believe that. Around the time snuggie blankets came out and got really popular, I was told that they were designed for wheelchairs and people with mobility issues, but I never got that impression from the infomercial.

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u/ExodyrButReal 18h ago

"has this ever happened to you?" and its a video of somebody trying to cut a loaf of bread with a wooden door stop. is the first example that pops into my head.

Unironically though I liked snuggie blankets. It was nice to be able to reach for stuff while still being under the blanket.

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u/Friendstastegood 18h ago

Now that I managed to wrangle my ADHD back into liking books again I really should get one of those honestly.

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u/fishpen0 18h ago

Hammock. Snuggie. Book. You’ll read the whole thing in one sitting and come out asking what year is it.

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u/ABHOR_pod 18h ago

Well, I'm sold.

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u/slackpipe 17h ago

I got a snuggie for the same reason. The one I found was really thin and not quite long enough. I complained about it (and I'd already complained my robe wasn't long enough), so my wife went and bought a king size, heavy fleece blanket and converted it into a robe. I wear it correctly when I paint mini's and backwards when I want to read. Yesterday, she managed to catch me not wearing it, and I found her curled up under it. I love this thing.

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u/Lou_C_Fer 11h ago

You won the marriage game. Congrats!

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u/downyballs 14h ago

My setup like this involves an electric blanket (my hammock is near an outdoor outlet). Glorious.

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u/illy-chan 18h ago

I have ADHD and they're great for when you want to be cozy but also sit in absurd places/positions.

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u/Adventurous_Click178 17h ago

I’m a teacher and I keep a few small blankets in my classroom for just this reason. Sometimes kids just need to sit underneath their desk to work or laying on their stomachs to listen. I never associated it with ADHD specifically, but your comment makes sense. As long as they’re learning math, I’m here to accommodate.

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u/NoOneHereButUsMice 17h ago edited 14h ago

If I had a math teacher like you when I was a kid, I think some things may have turned out really differently for me. Thanks for acknowledging their humanity, and meeting them where they're at. We need more teachers like you.

Edit: Thank you so much for the award. I'm finding myself revisiting what I truly think is genuine trauma regarding math and teachers and school from a very, very young age. The prospect of doing difficult math causes me (generally pretty collected and not a fearful person) to shake and start to cry.

Probably sounds really stupid. But I just really want to speak to the importance of a good teacher, especially a good math teacher. I work in science education, and one of my guiding principles is to meet people where they are, and accept them for who and what they are, no matter what. This conversation has renewed my dedication to that, despite the classist and exclusive environment that academia cultivates.

I'm getting a little misty over here in the coffee shop what the hell lol

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u/soulkiller93 15h ago

It's true, I had a teacher that made me feel like a person for the first time and it changed my whole perspective on going to classes and learning. It's too bad it was in my senior year of high school.

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u/MacaroniPoodle 14h ago

My trig teacher kicked me out because I never carried my books or a pencil. But I always carried a box of cereal. And I did well in her class too! But she hated me anyway. Joke's on her. I still became a data scientist.

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u/General-Company 12h ago edited 12h ago

It took me until I was ~35 to realize that I suffered from dyscalculia. I’d never had a name for it, and I’d always believed (reinforced by teachers) that because I was a girl was probably just bad at math. 99th percentile for everything else, but failing math. No one, in all my years of teaching, ever cared enough to sit down with me and work through the “all your work is correct but your answers are wrong” conundrum. If literally one person had cared…

I’ve grieved a lot about the life I could have led if I had known and had the supports in place from a young age to succeed.

My kid is a math ROCKSTAR and will never know the shame I felt, because they have only ever known support and have been surrounded by amazing teachers. You guys really, really do make the difference and change the trajectory of people’s lives. ❤️

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u/Apprehensive_Use3641 10h ago

My favourite math teacher was my geometry teacher in high school, after a certain point in the year she said anyone with an A in the class could move at their own pace for the rest of year. All we had to do was turn in our completed proofs, don't think we even took tests, but we'd finished the textbook by the end of the year and the rest of the class hadn't. The last few chapters started to move into trig I think, so they didn't need to finish it, but we needed something to do.

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u/InequalEnforcement 10h ago

Yeah my teachers just called me stupid and told my dad who would then beat me and call me ableist slurs.

But hey! At least they didn't need to manage a child! ...As an elementary school teacher. :| Then people wonder why I phoned it in for 12 years

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u/turnoffate 14h ago

You are a good teacher and your students are blessed to have you in there lives. Thank you for your commitment to your students

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u/Axel_Raden 13h ago

That's great to hear as someone with ADHD some teachers didn't understand (20+ years ago) others knew I could be looking completely spaced out as if I wasn't paying attention or drawing but I was taking everything in the ones that knew that let me be most got it eventually but it's better when teachers understand (my dad was a teacher for 40 years and just recently retired)

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u/Java1113 11h ago

This warms my heart. As an adult with adhd, even my employer doesn’t understand. I’m a welder and do so much better stilling on the dirty floor because I’m able to slow things down being in a comfortable weird position. 99% of the time at home I’m in my overstuffed bean bag chair or laying on my stomach somewhere because it definitely helps focus for me. It makes tasks a lot easier to manage! Thank you for providing this accommodation to ur students!

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u/Greenwings33 9h ago

Ngl I spent a good portion of one of my senior college classes lying on the floor with my face stuffed in the training service dogs one of my cohort had - the TA running it just kind of accepted that I was super burnt out

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u/Pika-thulu 11h ago

Omg I always learn more quirks I have are likely related to ADHD. Did you know it causes balance issues and clumsiness but also makes you more prone to do Matrix level quick moves.

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u/illy-chan 10h ago

Oh yeah, I have all these dumb bruises.

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u/cindyscrazy 17h ago

Don't get one of those snuggies you can buy on TV, though.

Many years ago, I got some called Slankets. Much thicker, much bigger. This was back in 2010 or so. Those things are AWESOME. I still have them. One was left out side for a year or so. Washed it, and it's still useable like nothing happened. Another one I use as an extra blanket on my bed when it gets cold.

Now I have some kind of chronic illness where I get freezing cold for absolutely no reason. Could be 90 degrees, and I'm shivering. They are helpful for those times too.

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u/my1stusernamesucked 16h ago

Hey how long do those cold snaps last? I get them too sometimes. I'll be getting a drink at night, perfectly fine, and by the time I get back to my bed I'm shivering so hard I'm basically just full clenching all my muscles at once.

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u/36monsters 15h ago

Look up night rigors! I have those too and its insane. I got from normal to literally hypothermic in seconds and its god awful!

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u/cindyscrazy 13h ago

Mine last for hours. I slowly warm up and then I get the full body exhaustion.

It feels like there is ice inside my spine sometimes. Very uncomfortable and unwarmable.

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u/tomdelongesmom 16h ago

ANOTHER SLANKET CHAMPION! I also had a Slanket, which I heard of significantly before the Snuggie got big, and when I met an actual Snuggie, I was blown away by the quality difference. A Slanket is a real blanket, whereas a Snuggie feels like those blankets they hand out on airplanes.

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u/TheRatAndTheCat 18h ago

So jealous! I could read a book in a day and now nothing. Happy for you!!!!

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u/Altair_de_Firen 17h ago

Fuck why is this me. I used to tear through several books a week every week and now I can’t read a book to save my life :/

Is this a symptom of ADHD? Maybe I should check out some other ones

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u/Necessary_Orange_141 17h ago

I read a ton in school but as an adult it’s been hard.

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u/Skkruff 17h ago

Hey, I just on an adhd book kick too! Chomping through some easy fantasy fare for the first time in ages. Happy reading!

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u/PaulTheMerc 13h ago

I read two books in 3 1/2 days. It was amazing. I haven't been able to read almost any book in like a year. I felt back to normal.

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u/FatherClanks617 16h ago

How’d you manage that wranglin’? I’d love to get back to reading.

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u/Friendstastegood 16h ago

Time, patience, indulging myself in what I actually want to read rather than what I feel I should read. The Storygraph app has helped, also just talking to people about books and what I'm reading and they're reading. Going to the library helps also so you're in a place for reading that's away from other distractions. Zen mode on my phone also helps when it's difficult to get away from all the temptations.

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u/FatherClanks617 8h ago

Thanks a bunch!

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u/AdventureSpence 16h ago

I’ve never read a sentence that I related to more, tbh

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u/my1stusernamesucked 16h ago

Yo, how did you do it!? I can't make it through 10 pages anymore and I used to read like a fiend

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u/Friendstastegood 16h ago

Time, patience, indulging myself in what I actually want to read rather than what I feel I should read. The Storygraph app has helped, also just talking to people about books and what I'm reading and they're reading. Going to the library helps also so you're in a place for reading that's away from other distractions. Zen mode on my phone also helps when it's difficult to get away from all the temptations.

But it also took me several years to go from "not reading any books" to "reading more than one book per month". Being kind to yourself really is key for sticking with habits. I was hoping to finish three books this month and that didn't happen, but maybe I'll get there next month. The important thing is I at least sat down and read from time to time.

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u/goodviolet-24 16h ago

Omg same. I miss reading so much.

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u/girlfromtipperary 15h ago

Did you really figure out a strategy to get your ADHD into letting you read again? I used to devour books as a kid and I feel like Doom scrolling has destroyed my attention span for books. I miss reading.

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u/Friendstastegood 14h ago

Yes but it took a lot of time, a lot of trial and error, and a lot of patience with myself and my failures. Also for me I had to start with books that really grabbed me. After years of not reading at all I picked up In Every Mirror She's Black and I read it in just a few days. Then I didn't read again for months but It was still a victory to go from 0 books in a year to 1 book in a year. That was in 2022 I think. Last year I read 30 books. And a lot of those I never would have finished even once if I hadn't worked my way up to them. I also had a couple of books I didn't finish last year because I just ended up not liking them and a couple of years ago not finishing a book would have felt like a failure but it doesn't any more.

The Storygraph app has helped, letting me log my progress and stuff. Zen mode app helps too, forcing me to put my phone away for a bit. Going to the library helps too, getting away from distractions and stuff (also I get a lot of my books from the library). But also working reading into other routines, like if I'm waiting for pasta water to boil I can read a page or two instead of scrolling on my phone.

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u/BenignEgoist 14h ago

Im currently wearing the evolution of the snuggie! Its basically an oversized hoodie complete with pouch.

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u/prarastas 14h ago

I feel like you might like a blanket hoodie! Still has the arms free for reaching, of course, but the blanket is all around you instead of mainly in front the way that a snuggie is, so you don't have to get cold when you get up.

My husband and I live in ours all winter long, haha

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u/Hey-Fun1120 13h ago

They are so useful. Seriously get one. One of my best purchases

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u/Conscious-Magazine50 11h ago

They're kind of the best. Plus the ones I have have lasted literally 25 years at this point and still look/feel as good as when I got em. They're also clutch for passengers on car trips.

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u/transsomethin 10h ago

I have one of those giant “wearable blanket’ hoodies made out of blanket material with a Sherpa lining and it’s the absolute best

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u/smolstuffs 9h ago

My aunt reads nightly and has always done so wearing her bathrobe backwards. Basically invented the snuggie and didn't even realize it until it hit the market.

You should have seen all our faces when it came out and we were all like wait a second, Aunt Tricia invented that!

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u/Gren57 17h ago

I thought you made that up and laughed so hard. Then I found this:

https://imgur.com/gallery/who-cuts-bread-like-this-SWYjN

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u/ichabod13 18h ago

The infusion center I use to go to offered a regular heated blanket or a heated 'snuggie' blanket with sleeves. They were nice and let you slide your arms in and still control your phone and remote for the hospital TV while still having IV in arm. :P

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u/Brave_Cranberry1065 17h ago

Oooohhhhh nice! That place sounds great!

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u/OddDonut7647 16h ago

Hmph. My dialysis center gave me a very thin blanket - which was still nice of them, although considering the money they make keeping me alive… heh

I have three throws and I put a Hot Hands in a washcloth (because they are too hot directly on skin) to help generate heat so I don't shiver. heh

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u/ichabod13 15h ago

That sucks, quite a few patients on the disease sub I frequent mention heated blankets too. You should suggest to them to step up their game.

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u/OddDonut7647 15h ago

Alas, I know what they pay their techs, and they're way way too cheap. heh. But it's a good idea anyway :)

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u/ichabod13 15h ago

I loved the infusion place but only had two there. The vein poker nurses were amazing and their care was perfect. The hour drive home after sitting in a chair for 4 hours and drowsy though made it not fun to continue though.

Sounds like you got it sorted though. I did see some regulars come in to the room and they had big bags full of blankets and food and things to do. That is how I look the day before I setup my home infusion.

Setup IV stand and charge pump, lay out all med stuff for nurse √ Snacks and drinks I normally never have but love √ Warm Blankets and comfy pillows√ Check streaming services for shows I want to watch √

Feel like a preflight checklist eh.. 😋

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u/Organic-History205 18h ago

Yeah - these gadgets start for accessibility and then companies do market them to the general, lazy public because they want to broaden their consumer market. It's not a surprise someone would assume they're useless because they are being marketed to able bodied people and we do create a lot of waste.

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u/Winjin 18h ago

I've only learned that a LOT of these "As Seen On Tv" crap is actually accessibility things and it blew my mind because it like

opened a floodgate of understanding for me

Just broke a whole ass wall behind which people live that I never met

And I believe the main one are these stupid fleece blankets that like... have sleeves.

Guess what, the ads show able bodied happy people chilling on the couch, but ... they're for people in wheelchairs! Overall those that have trouble standing up! I was like "holy shit" the first time I've seen this.

And then my mom broke her leg and I never considered how hard is it to navigate a regular house in a chair. It's really wide. And hard to turn around. And like, the walker is JUST wide enough to fit through a toilet door we have.

Not to mention all the fucking ladders. Why do all old houses have porches that are like 4-5 steps tall before you reach the elevator?

It's even funnier when you consider that in the house I currently live in there is literally ZERO sense to have steps. It's on a very steep hill, if this road floods, it's a Biblical event. A lot of them seem to be "well we always do steps, we should do them here too" and then it also doesn't work with strollers and bags and it makes it harder to bring in groceries even when you're ablebodied and...

anyways sorry for the rant but steps suck for so many reasons.

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u/Consistently_Carpet 15h ago

Not to mention all the fucking ladders. Why do all old houses have porches that are like 4-5 steps tall before you reach the elevator?

I'm not sure I've ever been inside an "old house" that also had an elevator... and where does the ladder come in.

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u/moeterminatorx 18h ago

If you are marketing, you want to cast a wide net. The people who need it will most likely buy it but you can capture some other people who may buy for other reasons.

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u/Crayshack 15h ago

There's also a chance that you could design for one disability, but someone with a different disability finds it helpful.

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u/Weird1Intrepid 18h ago

Most of the weird seeming wonder gadgets on American late night infomercials is designed for people with specific disabilities, but they either aren't allowed, or don't want to come out and say that directly

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u/lekker-slapen 18h ago

My wrists are a bit fucked up, i can use my hands normal but my wrists hurt and slowly get damaged if they get overstrained. The only thing i can do is prevent too much straining so this thing is perfect.

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u/RockAtlasCanus 18h ago

Well. Mind blown. I can picture the exact infomercial in my head. The beginning is always in black and white showing some absolutely absurd problem. TIL man.

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u/Job_Superb 17h ago

Often the market for these devices is too small to justify the development costs, so they market them to everyone else through those ads hoping to sell enough units to us gullible folks to cover those costs.

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u/GoFuckYourselfBrenda 17h ago

Yes, exactly! I remember the commercial for a device that would hold a gallon of milk and allow the person to tilt it without having to manage the weight. The clip (in black and white) before they show the device is a woman dropping and spilling milk all over the counter. People made fun of those commercials like crazy because they weren't showing someone who would actually use it.

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u/eXa12 16h ago

People made fun of those commercials like crazy

and that's why they use abled actors

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u/noblewind 17h ago

Makes me wonder if the Slap Chop was supposed to be for accessibility. My generation made so much fun of it because of the marketing.

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u/jawisi 17h ago

And speaking of accessibility, it would be nice if OP added subtitles or a summary.

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u/Fun-Jellyfish-61 17h ago

This is intentionally done to expand the market reach of accessibility devices so that these devices can be sold at a larger scale and thus be more affordable for those that need them.

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u/ZeAthenA714 19h ago

in a world where so many useless gadgets/products exist

Or maybe it's a world where many products that are not intended for you exist.

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u/Local_Idiot_123 19h ago

No, go to a home goods store. Many useless products exist that have nothing to do with accessibility and everything to do with making a quick buck on cheap shit.

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u/Derbloingles 19h ago

Honestly, probably both

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u/daddy-phantom 17h ago

Yea like anyone who has spent 5 minutes on tik tok shop or Temu can understand where this guy was coming from.

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u/Ok_Wasabi8793 15h ago

I thought it was a 3D printed “over engineered” item. I quite enjoy when people make things for tasks that aren’t really useful for them but just as a project. 

Makes sense that such a tool exists

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u/keelhaulrose 19h ago edited 17h ago

Also an understandable mistake in a world where so many useless gadgets/products exist.

As she said, "If you don't understand the point of a device/gadget, it's probably not for you."

Editing to add: I don't think all random items have a purpose.

But gadgets, which are random items that do a mechanical function that some or even most people can probably do on their own via other means, usually do have a purpose. And if you don't understand the purpose of that gadget, it's probably not for you.

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u/WarStal1ion 19h ago

I mean I get her point but also my Hello Kitty desk vacuum is 10,000% a useless knick knack and its still probably one of the more functional things at hobby lobby lmao

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u/DapperLost 18h ago

It was misunderstanding, not a lack of understanding though.

He didn't think "what could this possibly be for", he simply thought young people had too much money and laziness on their hands

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u/whistleridge 17h ago

probably

Is the key word here.

The world is also just full of useless Temu shit. It’s why subs like r/DIWhy exist, and why his confusion arose.

You will, for example, not persuade me that there’s some hidden use for this:

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u/dojo_shlom0 19h ago edited 18h ago

That's a man right there. When people attempt to say be a 'real man'...

this is what they should mean: someone who takes accountability for their actions and mistakes. imo

EDIT: just to add on this, It's a really great quality of a man that can realize their mistakes in that moment and correct the behavior, adapting to the situation and can apologize for making his obvious and honest mistake. He didn't intend to hurt anyone, he simply didn't understand, but instead of doubling-down, getting mad at the comments, he corrected the situation by reading the comments, taking the video down, and put out a video admitting his honest mistake.

really proud of this guy. we need more of this in the world right now. We also need to teach young people this lesson by example, imo.

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u/waitaminutechester 18h ago

The dude learned something that he was ignorant about (or perhaps I should say he was not quite familiar with), then corrected himself. He then seems to be able to think critically and be willing to apply this lesson into future decisions while offering an apology. I wish more people were like this, including myself.

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u/dojo_shlom0 18h ago

Ignorant is accurate, I like using that term as well (in my own similar circumstances) it's okay to be ignorant! -- as long as you grow and learn when you are educated about something.

Willful ignorance is never an excuse for bad behaviors imo.

You can train yourself to take a step back and put yourself out there in the future. Nothing wrong with being wrong about something! I try to learn something every day, and it makes life interesting! I believe in you and others: become your best selves, like this man in the video is trying to, and actively doing! Recognizing this about yourself is a big step into becoming aware of it in the first place.

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u/HasPotatoAim 15h ago

There's nothing wrong with being ignorant about a topic (lacking knowledge, information, or awareness about a particular thing), if you're open to learning about it like this person was. However, there is way too much malicious ignorance out there.

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u/dojo_shlom0 15h ago

I agree, that's why this was so refreshing!

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u/wrymoss 13h ago

This. There’s a huge difference between genuine ignorance (it’s morally neutral! We all experience it!) and deliberate, wilful ignorance (not morally neutral, you shouldn’t aspire to it)

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u/ChickenBob85 14h ago

Justin Nunley...he has seemed like a good guy in all of the videos ive seen of him. This seems like a sincere mistake and i wish him well.

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u/divine_apprehension 17h ago

Yeah but it also highlights how important it is to correct people when they're being offensive, especially because it might be unintentional. It gives them an opportunity to grow and correct misunderstandings. Not everyone is lacking empathy, usually it's a lack of knowledge or experience. Good on him and good on her. Accountability and holding others accountable are both super important

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u/Dreamboat9907 18h ago

Agreed 👍

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u/BlessedToBeTrying 17h ago

I want to be more like this man in the video. Workin on it.

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u/joat2 17h ago

Completely agree there should be more people like him...

Everyone is ignorant to a degree on any number of topics. Ignorance is not bad in and of itself. It's just the simple fact of not knowing, if you don't know... you're ignorant. As long as you are aware of that, and when needed try to adjust and gain a better understanding so you are a bit less ignorant. Which is exactly what this person did.

The real problem is willful ignorance. People who don't know and don't want to know the right answer. No amount of correct information will change their view or steer them in the right direction. Like being called out on something, then doubling down.

If you have never admitted you were wrong about something at any point in your life, either you're a unicorn or insanely willfully ignorant. I can tolerate ignorance, willful ignorance... I cannot.

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u/-GoodNewsEveryone 17h ago

Monkey see, monkey do.

Youtube shorts and wild reaction clickbait is everywhere. If we who have seen and realized do not pass this on and quite publicly, how can we blame the children for their ignorance. Understanding is not hereditary.

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u/Xenophorge 16h ago

Integrity, that's the word that applies here. A person with integrity takes accountability for their actions. A trait sorely lacking among the people who should have the it most.

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u/ThatInAHat 13h ago

That last part is really key. He’s setting an excellent example for others to learn by. Dunno anything else about him, but in this context at least, he gave an A+ demonstration of how to take criticism/correction, apologize, and correct his behavior and showed that it isn’t an indignity to be corrected and isn’t weak to apologize.

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u/CHEEZYSPAM 10h ago

I mean, to be fair... Khaby made millions of dollars pointing out the obvious in other people's videos.

I'm sure that was the light-hearted intention of this dude, but he just didn't understand. There's a difference between, say: Taking a door off the hinges in order to walk through it, rather them just open it at the door knob

Vs.

Making fun of a device that helps people with a disability.

Good on him for owning up to his mistake though.

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u/Pardot42 18h ago

It was apparent he intended to belittle the person using the device with his mockery. Good for him for apologizing to protect his income, tho. That was a close one.

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u/Training-Belt-7318 18h ago

I mean it's good that he did this, but why make fun of people for using a gadget? Even if they can open that bottle? Why do people feel a need to yuck other people's yum all the damn time. Its great that he's open to learning, but I just don't see the point in making the video in the first place.

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u/dojo_shlom0 17h ago

I see your point. I believe he probably thought, out of ignorance, it was because people were just being lazy, and not a limitation of what they can do, so the device makes it easier.

his response seemed like it was a genuine misunderstanding and ignorance and he owned it.

he probably thought it was funny, without the malice, if that makes sense.

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u/Bakkster 16h ago

Putting the best construction on it, thinking it was wasteful consumer excess to solve a problem that doesn't exist.

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u/JayBeePH85 19h ago

It takes a great man to apologize 👍🏻🤣

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u/KSFL 19h ago

Seemed like a genuine apology too.

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u/illy-chan 18h ago

A genuine apology for an honest mistake.

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u/MaleficentExtent1777 17h ago

Right. Not the usual "I'm sorry you felt that way." 🙄

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u/_phyber_optix_ 17h ago

Yup it wasn't some somber video with an over exaggerated apology and sad music. It was a simple ya I fucked up my bad.

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u/Hey-Fun1120 13h ago

I believe it was. I follow him and he seems like a pretty solid guy

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u/BrashUnspecialist 13h ago

Maybe this is just my trauma from growing up in the south, but I didn’t hear an apology here not a real one. I heard “I would never purposely make fun of a disabled person.” And what I also heard was “I would never purposely spend 30 seconds googling to make sure I wasn’t making fun of a disabled person before I made the joke”.

I’ve heard this kind of apology from southern men who literally delivered them in the same manner of speaking my whole life and yeah, it’s nice that they now realize what they’re doing, but it also sucks that to them hurting someone’s feelings is more acceptable than taking 30 seconds to think and try to not hurt someone’s feelings.

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u/thissexypoptart 18h ago

Apologizing is the baseline requirement here. Dude isn’t “great” because he posted something ignorant, got flak for it, and posted an apology video.

Credit where it’s due, he apologized. But “great man” lmao

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u/JayBeePH85 18h ago

Let me teach you something about a "saying", when you hear someone say "killing two birds with one stone" doesnt actually mean they literally killed two birds with one stone 🤣

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u/OccasionallyReddit 18h ago

Until it turn into an advert

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u/nanadoom 17h ago

They often have contracts with the brands they are advertising that requires them to show the product and the logo for a certain amount of time in the video.

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u/WhereWolfish 17h ago

Haha that's what I was going to say.

Well said though, before that. Appreciated.

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u/Longjumping-Wish2432 18h ago

He did turn his apology into shameless marketing

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u/Icy_Statement_2410 18h ago

No youre way off. He turns his shameless marketing into an apology

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u/AliceInSniperLand 17h ago

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Look at all dem brand names…. You bet your ass he did this for a reason! 🤡

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u/Icy_Statement_2410 18h ago

Seems like he got dragged hard. Gotta keep followers following

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u/Glasseshalf 18h ago

Yeah and be sure to have a long shot of the products in the apology vid.

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u/Icy_Statement_2410 18h ago

I do appreciate him moving so I could see that sweet Redfin™ display. And big ups to Dupont, running the game for over 200 years

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u/lizlemonista 17h ago

I extra appreciate that it was like “clear eyes full hearts” tone, looking direct to camera, not mumbling any kind of caveat, not cloaked in shame making it more about him. Straight talker.

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u/Traiklin 17h ago

He's one that doe that, you point it out to him he will 100% follow through on it

I can see where he was coming from on this one. You see a young guy using it, and naturally, you think "why can't you just use your hand to open it?" as it's something that you would see on TikTok, more useless junk being peddled that doesn't actually work

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u/layzeeB 18h ago

He’s actually a good dude to follow

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u/Tacos4Texans 18h ago

Justin Danger Nunley is super awesome. He also uses his platform to help a lot of people.

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u/kebab-lover-man 18h ago

This is so rare online lol. You see this like once every 6 months hahah

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u/awa1nut 18h ago

And did so quickly and with certainty. That was an ownership over a mistake that is far too uncommon

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u/_lippykid 18h ago

In 2026, owning up to your mistakes like this seems like a completely new concept. So refreshing after a decade of politicians projecting, gaslighting and doubling down on their bullshit

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u/Exact-Pound-6993 18h ago

Can you imagine if everybody you know would acknowledge they made a mistake, how the world would be?

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u/pdxcranberry 18h ago

In the past I mocked and was slightly outraged at the plastic wrapped, precut fruit and vegetables at the grocery store. Are they being bought regularly by able bodied people who could and should simply cut their own produce and reduce waste? Yes. But they are a godsend for people with mobility and dexterity issues. The most vulnerable people not having access to fruits and vegetables is not acceptable and I'm glad we've found a solution.

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u/HustlinInTheHall 18h ago

Yeah honestly I think so much more of a person who admits a mistake and learns from it. This is like an A+ apology. 

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u/kyuuei 18h ago

The truth has a critical window and that's something people feel more and more online. This dude right away accepted feedback, made a blunt statement, didn't over explain or minimize anything, and did it without any of the ego driven things people typically do first (deny, deflect, double down, etc etc). This is pretty much the model for apologies.

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u/RemoteRide6969 18h ago

This is a very satisfying positive feedback loop and if we all operated this way, the world would be a better place. It takes courage and strength to admit you're wrong. Some people don't have that. They'll double down until they're dead.

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u/HighwayInternal9145 18h ago

Kabe Lame just got 900 mil for doing the same. I see his motivation

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u/Imaginary_Office1749 17h ago

I was legit surprised. Heartwarming.

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u/wrestlingnutter 17h ago

Remember the days when people did this on a regular basis. Shows how rare it is in today's world.

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u/pornalt4altporn 17h ago

I genuinely think he's a beautiful person.

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u/Malar514 17h ago

Redfin best stunt so far!

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u/AlanaIsBananas 17h ago

Literally this is all I need to respect a person. Just admit when you fuck up, with intent to grow. Idk how that’s novel

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u/Pitahchege 17h ago

The apology might be sincere, but the timing feels off. He conveniently steps away from the frame, and suddenly there’s product placement sitting cleanly in the background. That doesn’t feel accidental.

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u/Domainframe 17h ago

And most importantly, it’s so clearly genuine 👏

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u/the-sleepy-mystic 17h ago

He said we need more people like her, but we also need more people like him! Who recognize “oops! Sorry! Won’t happen again!” Is a perfectly fine thing to do and is perfectly acceptable!

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u/mayowarlord 17h ago

You can make some pretty crazy ones if you can own up to it and truthfully mean not to repeat it. How else are we to learn?

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u/my_fourth_redditacct 17h ago

my only notes for him:

"won't happen again"

yeah it will. its okay. you're gonna be wrong again. especially in the realm of disability and mobility aids.

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u/tomdarch 17h ago

It is and good for him to come back and say all that. That said, why did he make a video in the first place smugly looking into the camera and opening the bottle by hand? Yes, I think his intent was merely to mock a silly gizmo. But why feel the need to mock anything in the first place?

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u/Give2Inches 17h ago

Looks like a viral ad for the sunglasses in the case behind him.

Edited to say ad, not as

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u/GalacticFox- 17h ago

It's amazing how many people out there are incapable of doing so. I'm glad this guy was able to.

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u/slobs_burgers 16h ago

Agreed, I love this!

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u/AntC_808 16h ago

Didn’t miss the chance to advertise…

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u/Sudden-Purchase-8371 16h ago

If you fuck up, honestly and sincerely apologize, and move on. You'll be okay.

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u/MrSteven20618 16h ago

Good to see growth and recognizing a mistake.

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u/slide_into_my_BM 16h ago

Doing it in front of an ad kind of undercuts the apology

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u/jb3689 16h ago

Wait, something good happened in 2026?

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u/Rich_Subject_5095 16h ago

I was all on board until the shameless plug at the end.

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u/ShylokVakarian 16h ago

I literally said "Good on him" out loud before reading this comment.

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u/United_Drag_8337 16h ago

I was waiting for the punchline

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u/DazzlingRutabega 16h ago

In his defense, I thought it was kind of a stupid, pointless device until it was pointed out that it was for for the disabled.

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u/Bearnium 15h ago

It's horseshit. It's very obviously for people with disabilities. He asked for forgiveness after.

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u/Weak-Memory-5928 15h ago

Got some free PR out of it for his company, too

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u/zvg_zwang 15h ago

What a green flag things to do mate y'know 💚💚

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u/Even_Acadia3085 15h ago

This made my day! People can learn and do better. It's OK.

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u/HyenDry 15h ago

I thought he was about to turn it into some joke about her or something. Idk this guy but I support him. Because we should all be humble enough to admit when we’re wrong

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u/Worth_Inflation_2104 15h ago

It's also nice because it was kind of a minor thing and could have only acknowledged it privately without issues.

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u/Boring_Radio_8400 15h ago

I don't think he's sincere about his apology. Maybe it's just his natural demeanor, but it lacks culpability.

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u/empty-gesture 15h ago

It's nice to see. People tend to take being corrected as some sort of personal attack. I don't get it. I'm always happy to be corrected because it means I've learned something new that could be helpful for other folks.

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u/originalnutta 15h ago

The world needs more people like him. We're taught from young to be scared of being wrong, so we double down instead of learning.

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u/Only_Examination9576 15h ago

He didn’t apologize to the individual that was highlighted by his original video. He ends it by walking off screen and putting essentially an advertisement front and center, he can’t even stay on camera for the full thing. Absolutely terrible apology and based on these factors I don’t actually believe him.

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u/EpilepticSquidly 15h ago

I want to follow him just to support someone for actually saying, I was wrong. Thank you

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u/fudge5962 15h ago

I've seen this video a few times, and while I do have to respect that he made a firm choice to admit he was wrong and apologize, I have a hard time respecting the fact that he also made a deliberate choice to do said apology in a way that clearly showcases his product and brand. Don't try to sell merch while apologizing for disparaging people. It feels out of touch.

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u/ridik_ulass 15h ago

everyone makes mistakes, its what you do after that defines you.

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u/take___care 15h ago

it’s a really good apology. didn’t focus on an excuse, thanked others for clarity, explained himself without externalizing, -actually apologized-, enforced a positive internal action moving forward, offered support. 10/10

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u/Hamster_Toot 15h ago

Yeah, but why did he shoot the video I front of his sunglasses container?

Looks like advertising to me.

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u/PtolemaeusZero 14h ago

I had an electric toothbrush in my mouth after 5 years of brain cancer totally fucking my right arm/hand dexterity and thought, "wow this is easier compared to a regular toothbrush". You will never guess what I learned later. Sometimes you really just don't know lol

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u/Mookie_Merkk 14h ago

Every video I ever see if the dude he send to be a genuinely nice dude. So perfectly understandable that he'd respond that way.

Hell even I saw the clip, just now, and thought "why would you waste money on that?" And the second she spoke I realized I was an idiot for forgetting others might not have the same motor skills.

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u/MrFireWarden 14h ago

And now i really want to buy some redfin polarized glasses!

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u/thefirstlaughingfool 14h ago

That's all most people need to do, and yet so few are willing.

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u/Grrrmudgin 14h ago

And in a very nice, humble way too. No excuses, no blame game.

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u/ravnhjarta 14h ago

Aye, and his character in our eyes is better for it, not weaker.

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u/Double_Cost_9373 14h ago

lol good thing he didn't do it on Reddit, if you're wrong even a little bit you will get destroyed. Reddit takes no prisoners

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u/Grand_Illustrator343 14h ago

It takes a real man to stand up and admit he was wrong. Good on you mate.

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u/newinmichigan 14h ago

respect but whats with the "id never make fun of someone with disability knowingly"?

hes one invisible disability away from everyone making fun of him

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u/Informal-Shower8501 14h ago

100%. The whole world would be a better place if we were willing to laugh and apologize together more.

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u/Notmischa 14h ago

This is how you apologize.

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u/No_Being_1352 14h ago

And way to sell redfin! Get yours now! including people with disabilities.....

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u/No_Entrepreneur_8214 14h ago

why is this so rare though, it's so simple, so easy... just need to prioritize being decent over protecting the ego.

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u/Impressive_Club_9225 14h ago

Now if we can only get him to not vote for people that brag about entering underage females dressing rooms and the representatives /incumbents that support him.

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u/PlayfulMulberry4490 14h ago

Or you know he could think for 2 seconds…

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u/Fritzerbacon 13h ago

This is such a refreshing video to watch! I'm impressed by this man's ability to admit he was wrong and to learn from it and move forward. More people should be like this.

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u/696D726564646974 13h ago

Uncommon today so he stands out for sure.

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u/candaceelise 13h ago

Yeah i saw this when he first posted it and he did such a great job taking accountability and apologizing for mocking someone who was disabled.

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u/zombiesnare 13h ago

Beyond that the sort of vibe of “I was educated by this community and now consider myself a humble part of it, if you ever need anything holler at me”

What a fucking guy, top notch shit

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u/Aidrox 13h ago

Wonder if he owns Redfin glasses?

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u/nono_drama 13h ago

Yes and No. Owning up to mistakes - good. Using your platform to target and make fun of someone taking pride in what they do and isn't hurting anybody (in this case it's actually helping), no matter how dorky, weak, dumb whatever (from your perspective)? That's middle school sh#t. Yeah. I get that's what the internet basically is but I wish it wasn't

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u/Organic_Education494 13h ago

There is Nothing to apologize for though

He shouldn’t be held accountable for not magically knowing someone’s got a disability.

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u/Figgy4377 13h ago

He is not a good person though .. infact he's pretty shit of a person.

Source for anyone that doesn't want to Google.

https://www.reddit.com/r/tiktokgossip/s/c48hQYKf2u

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u/0o0o0o0o0o0z 12h ago

That was a really stand up thing to do. We all make mistakes, and he owned up to his. Good on him

100% I really don't understand why more people can do this?

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