THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
This is kind of gross, so if you decide not to read it, I'll understand. First of all, everyone in this story is in their mid to late twenties! My husband and I have had our friend and her husband over to our apartment twice since knowing them. We've known them since Fall 2024 but have really mostly hung out with them in larger groups settings or at restaurants. Last Halloween we had a small party, about 10 people, at our small apartment. The only two men there were my husband and my friend's husband. Shortly after our guest used the bathroom, I went in and noticed our bath mat was wet. It sits right where your feet would be if sitting on the toilet. I also noticed there was pee all over the toilet seat and lid and around the base of the toilet. It was disgusting. We had to throw out the bath mat and sanitize the bathroom as soon as the party ended (very briefly after the peeing occurred). I never mentioned it to my friend because I figured he was probably just drunk and missed or something. It happens. Don't need to embarrass the guy. Now, over the weekend, we have them over for the first time since that party. He goes to the bathroom. My husband goes in shortly after him and messaged me privately that he did it again. The bath mat is wet, there is pee on the seat, and the base of the toilet is wet. Sure enough everything smells like urine again. We had to throw out another bath mat because of how soaked it was. We didn't say anything in the moment again but maybe we should? This man is almost 30 and he can't aim this poorly? Do I say something to his wife, since we're a lot closer than anyone else in this situation? Do we end the friendship over this? How would we bring this up politely and productively? What could possibly cause an adult man to be this bad at using the bathroom?
Signed – Disgusted Grown Up
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Dance Like A Chicken Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Aerospace engineer Geoff Bruder co-founded Sonic Fire Tech wants to explore using sound, instead of water or chemicals, to put out fires. Their patented system uses low-frequency, inaudible sound waves to disrupt the oxygen feeding a fire, effectively stopping combustion. The concept isn’t new – other groups have studied it for years. But scaling it safely has been a challenge. By using infrasound (frequencies below what humans can hear), Sonic Fire Tech says its system works on small fires, including in homes, without water damage — although it’s not yet suited for large-scale blazes.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
‘Casper the Friendly Ghost’ is floating back to screens in a new live action series for Disney+, with Steven Spielberg attached as executive producer. The series is described as a “modern update” of the beloved character, with early reports suggesting a darker edge in the vein of Netflix’s “Wednesday”. Casper first appeared in animated shorts between 1945 and 1959 before becoming a Harvey Comics staple.
The long-awaited sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2” made $32.5 million at the box office – on opening day alone. It’s projected to have earned between $75 million and $80 million in its opening weekend, but some estimates put it closer to almost $100 million, thanks to the popularity of the original and the recent over-performance of “Michael.” The Michael Jackson biopic fell to second place with a projected $51 million weekend domestically, putting its 2-weekend total at about $180 million.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The human brain generates enough heat to keep itself warm. Blood flow helps distribute this heat. This is crucial for maintaining brain function.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
The internet is split over a surprisingly personal question: which way should you face in the shower? A viral TikTok reignited the debate, with some claiming that facing away from the water is more common, while others insist facing forward is “normal.” Experts say there’s no single correct answer. According to a Dr. Vincent, it mostly comes down to sensory preference – direct spray on the face can feel overwhelming, while turning away feels more relaxing. Skin health also plays a role, as constant hot water on the face can cause irritation. The best approach? Switch it up throughout your shower for balance. And check this out: One woman commented: “I asked my husband, and he said he showers sideways, facing the shower curtain, and I don’t know what to do with this information.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yz2528dk
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“Snap out of it!” — Moonstruck — Loretta (Cher) — 1987
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ LEGO has an underground vault containing every LEGO set ever made.
✓ The popular “Keep Calm and Carry On” slogan was originally created by the British government as a form of propaganda to urge citizens to stay civil during World War II.
✓ The word “SWIMS” (in uppercase) is still “SWIMS” when turned upside down.
✓ In the German-language version of “The Muppet Show”, the ‘Swedish Chef’ is…Danish.
✓ Those who know say that leopard urine smells like buttered popcorn.
WEIRD NEWS
OK – this is weird: OpenAI has told ChatGPT to stop mentioning goblins, after users noticed the chatbot repeatedly slipping fantasy creatures, like goblins, trolls, gremlins, ogres, and even pigeons, into everyday chats. Developers reported the AI calling bugs “little goblins” or joking about being a “goblin with a flashlight” while fixing errors, sparking a wave of “Goblingate” posts online. The company explained the behavior came from personality settings designed to make responses more playful, especially a “nerdy” mode where goblin mentions surged dramatically. Even after tweaks, the creature obsession lingered, prompting new strict instructions for the chatbot, that read: “Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely …relevant to the user’s query.” OpenAI has since toned it down, but users can still re-enable the quirky style if they miss the goblin energy.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
70% of people say they would never live next to one of THESE. What are they?
Answer: A cemetery
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
THE 6 ELEMENTS OF GOOD MENTAL HEALTH:
A panel of 122 experts were asked about the core dimensions of positive mental health, and these aspects all received more than 90% agreement…
✓ Meaning and purpose: Feeling that your life has direction and value.
✓ Life satisfaction: Contentment with your life overall.
✓ Self-acceptance: Having a positive view of yourself as you are.
✓ Connection: Feeling close to, and supported by others.
✓ Autonomy: Having the freedom to make your own choices.
✓ Happiness: Experiencing joy and positive emotions in daily life.
By the way, happiness and life satisfaction are considered outcomes of good mental health, not causes; autonomy and safety are more likely the drivers of them.
GOOD NEWS
She
Never Got to Say Thank You — Until Nearly 20 Years Later
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
