r/hypotheticals

All possible options are on the table.

So I saw a question on YouTube: “You get to add one zero to any number in your life. What would you choose and why?”

My response was this:

> “Any number in your life” implies a number: 1. So by extension it is included as one of the numbers in your life. So I will add a zero to that, and now I can add a zero to 10 numbers in my life. But it doesn’t stop there because now that ten is also a number in my life, so I can add a zero to it as well. So essentially I can add a zero to as many numbers in my life as I want. And by careful arithmetic I could probably make any number exactly where I want it (even negative) within a range of 10.

What are your thoughts? Hypothetically, do you think this works? Or do you think there’s something I’m missing?

First off this is actually hypothetical, I'm not in any danger and my parents are wonderful people. But, in this scenario, I need to get out asap. I can't sleep at a friend's house or stay in a hotel, I need an actual living space that I'm renting/buying. Money isn't a problem, I have enough and I can relocate anywhere. I cannot get arrested and go to jail. How quickly could I get the keys to a place?

A hypothetical question:

The supernatural has deem humanity unworthy of existence due it's cruel nature but has given you a chance plead your case for humanity with the following requirements:

1 quote

2 songs

3 movies

4 books

5 fictional characters

5 non- fictional ( old and present )

2 animated series or show

What would you recommend?

I am assuming only you have them and were born wtih them, but you can’t remove them.

They are also genetic so your kids will have them, and even if you’re a woman you will have them though likely bigger on males.

Like is it me or are so many of them are in huge hurry and are so freaking impatient and give you such a bad attitude when they have to wait for us

1 - Everyone one who’s net worth of a billion dollars or more(or equivalent) transfers all of their assets to you and then they have to work regular 9 to 5s starting from scratch.

2 - No human ever goes hungry again and everyone is well fed leading to their famine being a thing of the past.

3 - A 1 time use, fully detailed display that will allow you to alter your appearance(similar to a character customization screen similar to say Ark survival), but you can only slightly change your weight(+/- 5lbs/equivalent) and the changes take a month to complete.

4 - You are transported to a universe of your choice and they’ll treat you like you’ve always been there.

5 - You’ll know age 75% slower than a normal human and live 80% longer, and never be sick again.

6 - You are now the leader of a new country that’s the most technologically advanced, and despite is diminutive size is capable of fending off the larger formerly most powerful countries in the world.

7 - Humanity is forced into another Dark age but you alone will be sent on a quest to help them find their way out of it.

8 - Gain the abilities to shapeshift and use telepathy and telekinesis

9 - In 2 months you’ll find your perfect other half leading to you becoming the happiest most satisfied person in your country.

10 - Your no longer you, now you are someone else, you’ll have completely replaced that person and have all their skills and are able to access their memories.

The man is innocent. But it is known with certainty: if he is publicly punished, 100 future crimes will be prevented. If he is not punished, 100 crimes will happen. Proving his innocence to the whole city is impossible (let's just assume that). However, the detectives and the entire police force know he is innocent.

Question: if deliberately imposing a heavy punishment on an innocent man saves 100 victims — is it the right thing to do? If he is punished, an innocent man suffers. If he is not punished, the crowd will believe you let a murderer walk free.

I probably would. Throughout my childhood, I remember being whooped twice by my aunt, who raised me, and both times it was because of action I did rather than me being disrespectful. Most of time it was her being stern so her reaction made sense to me. Compared to my mother’s POS ex, who never beat me but would react like a control freak over things I didn’t even do anything wrong to warrant that kind of reaction

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Editing this since ik I am a vague person because I prefer getting my point across without overly explaining everything and making my posts too wordy (which I’m about to do) . So, to rewrite my initial question: Do you think you would use corporal punishment on your child, even as a last resort or as a reaction to something they did?

I’m reading the replies on break, so I won’t be replying, but I do appreciate both sides and the parents who acknowledge using corporal punishment in the past and are trying to be the best parents they can be.

To clear up a few things:

- I’m not making this post to argue that corporal punishment is good or bad. I’m simply asking who is in favor of it and who isn’t. And if you want to explain (u don’t have to) I don’t mind it
- “This post is karma bait.” It’s not. I also checked to make sure there wasn’t another post on this subreddit that was basically the same as mine. The reason I posted this is because I was rewatching KUWTK -S17 E3, where they discussed Kourtney’s child scratching her nanny in the face. Which led to a heated argument b/w Scott and Corey. (If u watch the show, I know Scott was pissed at Corey for saying he would whip Penelope, but that’s not my main point.) What caught my attention was that Corey was in favor of corporal punishment while Kourtney wasn’t. This is also a common topic I see discussed on TikTok and a show called The Parent Test on Hulu
- The “Would you hit an adult?” argument. I understand the point people are making, but  adults do hit each other whether it’s both people are verbally aggressive, someone reacts out of anger, or someone hits another person for being a dick. Whether if it was right or wrong is determined by the  can 3rd party who either condemned or applauded, so I’m not really sure where that argument is supposed to go.
- When I say “spanking,” I’m using it as a general term for corporal punishment, such as a pop, swat, pluck, spanking, etc. I’m not referring specifically to spanking.
- “I hope you don’t have children.” This is a hypothetical question on Reddit. It’s basically a yes or no question. If you want to explain your reasoning, I have no problem with that.
I get both reasons why people may or may not be against corporal punishment. I know some people use it as a last reaction to something their child did, while others may use it as a way to control their child through fear

Let’s say you could either see your income and net worth increase 100% instantly or see everyone else who is richer than you see their income and wealth drop 50% instantly. What would you prefer and why?

The genie/god/wizard/omniscient prankster, known as The Entity, responsible for the hypotheticals in this sub is bored and has chosen you for their new game.

You now have the opportunity to alter history. Choose a quote by any historical figure, and change one word. History will immediately rewrite itself to make the new quote make sense and all subsequent events will adjust accordingly.

You will find yourself in the new world you have created with your current memories and knowledge. You and The Entity will be the only ones to remember the old timeline. The Entity will ensure that you are born and survive to your current age, but will not help you in any other way. They're just watching you for entertainment.

Rules:

1. You must choose a historical figure. No myths, legends, or supernatural creatures- it has to be someone that actually existed. You may choose a religious figure if historians generally agree that a person by their name and description actually existed. Jesus, the Buddha, Mohammed, Confucius, etc are all fair game. Zeus, Adam and Eve, Anubis, Kali, etc are not allowed.

2. You must choose a quote. It has to be something the person is recorded as actually saying, or at least something generally attributed to them.

3. You only get one word. You can add, remove, or replace any word you choose but you must use a real, recognized word. Contractions and common slang are allowed, gibberish and franken-words are not. The Entity will magically translate as needed.

4. You must choose a quote from at least ten years ago, and it cannot be something said by a member of your family or someone you have a personal relationship with.

5. If you refuse to participate, the Entity calls you a killjoy and curses you so that every drink you pick up will be covered in condensation, regardless of temperature, for the rest of your life.

Everyone is encouraged to reply to other's comments with butterfly effect repercussions of their change!

one night, you awaken in on your bed in a dark, empty void, you can't tell if you're still dreaming or not, as you rub your eyes and sit up to get your bearings, an intensely bright figure, shining with the force of a thousand suns appears to you

this being explains that they are a "new god", and that you have been chosen by them to bring about the end of days, and to do this, they've asked you to choose a champion, specifically, a creature from the media of your world

it seems to have a much easier time summoning either creatures that are particularly monsterous (IE cthulhu, the moon presence, the visitor, ect) or that are particularly abstract (IE freddy kruger, SCP 3002, ben drowned, ect), but beyond that, it seems like whatever it summons will have the same abilities, and personalities as they have in their original peice of media

the only rule it seems to have is that this being must bring about some kind of apocalypse, but this apocalypse can be as fast or slow as you'd like, and it doesn't need to wipe out all life, or all of humanity, it just needs to completely change the world as we know it one way or another

(the entity also somewhat sheepishly asks you to explain why you chose the being you chose)

In exchange for living with you for free, your roommate Claire cooks most of the food you eat. All you have to do is buy the ingredients. Her meals are restaurant quality and you're saving a ton of money not eating out or buying junk food. Claire wanted to surprise you today so she went out and bought some ingredients with your card. She just finished cooking and is preparing to serve the meal. You're sitting at a table.

Claire: "No peeking, now."

You: "How much were these ingredients, anyway?"

Claire: "They were a little expensive. Together, everything was $250."

You: "$250?! My god, this better be worth it."

Claire: "Don't worry. It will be. Speaking of which, time for the main course. You ready?"

You: "I guess so. Ready as I'll ever be."

She trips while carrying the food to the table.

Claire: "OH NO, GOD!"

[Crashes]

You: "..."

Claire: "..."

Food and broken glass is scattered across the floor. Yes, that was everything. The entire meal.

What do you do?

You get paid $100,000 every single day, tax-free, but you have to live in the neighborhood from Vivarium with that non human child. You can leave at any time, and every morning you wake up to him screaming at the top of his lungs. you still have internet, games, whatever food you want, and you can spend the money online , but you’re stuck there with it for everyday that you stay. How long are you lasting?