TherapyGary

I could've sworn I had read a quote from him that seemed to unambiguously support violence, but now I'm wondering if I took a meme seriously or something

Alt text:  
A simple infographic with cute white text on a pale pink background which reads:  
How to Level at Veganism  
Lvl 1* - No animal products in diet or clothing  
Lvl 2 - Talks kindly to plants before harvesting  
Lvl 3 - Politely negotiates w/ insects to relocate  
Lvl 4 - Avoids making noise to disturb animals  
Lvl 5 - Avoids breathing out CO2 near animals
Lvl 6 - Does not step on animal shadows  
Lvl 7 - Travels exclusively by stilts  
Lvl 8 - Never eats anything blown on by wind  
Lvl 9 - Only eats what has never been observed   
Lvl 10 - Refuses to consume anything that may have existed in the past or future  
*Honorable mention; not true veganism

Alt text:  
A candid photo of Donald Trump talking on a cellphone, partially obscured by others, edited to appear as though he's being photographed through dirty glass. Typewriter font text of a quote from Albert Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus, aligned along the right side of the image, reads:  
A man is  
talking on  
the telephone  
behind a glass  
partition;  
We cannot  
hear him but  
we witness his  
incomprehensible  
dumb show:  
One wonders  
why he is alive  

I hope this doesn't count as self-promotion; I'm just really proud of my logo and want validation

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/22534628

Introducing: Loving Lockdown

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How it works

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What?

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Don't just take our word for it!
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"before loving lockdown my wife yapped nonstop but now she doesnt even talk to me and our relationship is better than ever" - Chad, local patriot

Services include:

• Discreet kidnapping and transportation
• Secure, undisclosed holding facilities
• Regular updates on your loved one's well-being (optional)
• A complimentary "I'm sorry" gift basket upon their return

Don't wait any longer to reignite the spark in your relationship. Contact Loving Lockdown today and let us help you create some much-needed distance.

Side effects may include: increased feelings of longing, decreased feelings of responsibility, and hypervigilance. Not responsible for any emotional trauma or law enforcement involvement.

Introducing: Loving Lockdown

Are you tired of the same old conflicts with your partner or child? Do you find yourself longing for the good old days when you didn't have to deal with their constant presence? Look no further! The premier therapeutic kidnapping service is here (now with 98% less Nazis!)

How it works

Our team of highly supervised, unlicensed therapists will swoop in and whisk away that special someone, giving you the space and solitude you so desperately crave. And don't worry- we'll make sure they're well taken care of in a secure, undisclosed location.

What?

Our philosophy is simple: absence makes the heart grow fonder. And what's more absent than being held against your will in a windowless room? It's like a couples' retreat where we handle the mental gymnastics for you.

Don't just take our word for it!
Here's what some of our satisfied customers have to say:

"I was skeptical at first, but after my wife was kidnapped, I realized how much I truly loved her. Mostly because I didn't have to deal with her snoring anymore." - Rachel, happy customer

"I sent my kid to Loving Lockdown for a week, and when they came back, they were so grateful to be home that they did all their chores without complaining. It was a miracle!" - Dave, proud parent

"before loving lockdown my wife yapped nonstop but now she doesnt even talk to me and our relationship is better than ever" - Chad, local patriot

Services include:

• Discreet kidnapping and transportation
• Secure, undisclosed holding facilities
• Regular updates on your loved one's well-being (optional)
• A complimentary "I'm sorry" gift basket upon their return

Don't wait any longer to reignite the spark in your relationship. Contact Loving Lockdown today and let us help you create some much-needed distance.

Side effects may include: increased feelings of longing, decreased feelings of responsibility, and hypervigilance. Not responsible for any emotional trauma or law enforcement involvement.

Proof:

https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/19880834
posted 12/21/2024

@chadmctruth@lemmy.world
created 01/06/2025

Uh Oh:

The community's existence alone -without a clear satire label- has made a fair number of people uncomfortable. I hope 'uncomfortable' is the greatest extent of harm caused, though to be clear, greater distress not encompassed by this word is a valid response that I don't take lightly. I'm currently working on a way to make the community's intent clear without "ruining the magic".

Please feel free to DM me if you don't feel comfortable commenting publicly

Edit:

Good morning! What a sad thing to read upon first waking lol. Everyone is pretty much saying the same thing, so I'll clarify this bit

The purpose of Chad is to be a hated vector for general satire and high effort shitposting. The purpose of the community is to be a circlejerk-style platform for content that requires a level of moderator scrutiny I can't expect from the mods of regular shitposting communities.

A lot of the content that seems to 'fall flat' are basically inside jokes and obscure references. I've made a post that's only funny if you're a law student; one that's only funny to opera nerds and/or French speakers; some etymology/language gags; two best enjoyed by people with ADHD; one for people who read leftist theory. I include references to ITYSL, Monty Python, Napoleon Dynamite, and more. Much of it is parody of obscure Lemmy things that only the chronically online will catch.

This doesn't mean I think your opinions and feelings about it are in any way invalid. The thoughts shared here have given me a lot to think about, so thank you

Chad Version