"The lion does not concern himself with the opinions of sheep" is a quote from early Game of Thrones that's been a meme for a while, but is now starting to take over TikTok. You start by saying "the lion does not concern himself with" and then finish the sentence with something you actually really do concern yourself with: "the constant feeling that he should be doing something else" / "getting their drivers license" / "memory loss, brain fog and slight cognitive decline" / "dating" / "the fact she might flash someone tonight" / "trying to figure out if she's bi or full lesbian" (all real examples)
King @EtymologyNerd has spoken out about how this is a way that people are showing their vulnerability in a world where we're also afraid of being scrutinized and made to feel cringe. Psychologists, what do you think about this? Internet experts, does this call to mind any other memes, or make you think about the ways people are finding to be vulnerable with each other in a world so afraid of being perceived? Linguists, do you have any thoughts about how the language has evolved here?
Distracted driving is a concern for many parents.
I am looking for parents who taught their teen to drive with a stick shift/manual to help keep them focused on the road instead of their phone.
* Why did you make this decision?
* Did you have to buy a new stick shift car or did you already have one?
* How did your teen react?
* Was teaching them harder than expected?
* Please describe in detail how you taught your teen how to drive with a stick shift/manual?
* What were the hardest parts of the process?
* How many hours did you spend on lessons?
* Did you ever want to give up?
* Do you think using a stick shift helps your teen stay focused on the road?
* Would you recommend this to other parents of teens??
* If this didn't work, what did you do instead?
* If you are a parent concerned about distracted driving but did not teach your teen with a stickshift, why not?
* What approach did you take instead?