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Everett True Comics

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A place to appreciate the twentieth century comic character Everett True of "The Outbursts of Everett True." Feel free to check out the sticky.

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[–] clark@midwest.social 27 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That's the righteous Mr True we like to see around here.

[–] Krackalot@discuss.tchncs.de 14 points 4 months ago

Yes, while by most standards, he's always overreacting, I like to see when it's someone that probably deserves it.

[–] Cadeillac@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago (3 children)

This pisses me off so fucking much. I loathe chewing gum because of smacking and stepping in it. Does anyone have a good pro tip for removing it from my shoe?

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago

Well, if certain comics have taught me anything, it's that preventitive measures work best. So the next time you see someone casually spit out their gum, you should casually grab them by the neck, shove their face into the gum, and ask if they would like to step on it. That saves the next person from stepping in it.

[–] CodexArcanum@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I'd try some different solvents on it to see what works. Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol is my go-to for sticky things. You could also try vinegar, the mild acid can sometimes dissolve organic stuff that gets stuck on. There's also products like GooGone which are specialized solvents and usually good at getting gum out.

Otherwise, a good stick and rubbing sand in it will eventually let you pick most of it off.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

(rubbing) alcohol is my go-to for sticky things. 

So, are we just not doing phrasing here?

[–] Cadeillac@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Thank you so much friend. I did dirt and stick to get the worst of it, but it's in the tread or what ever you'd like to call it

[–] verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Cooking oil. Apply lavishly.

[–] Cadeillac@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Interesting, thank you.