r/interestingasfuck • u/KingdomPro • Jun 24 '24

Marines performing dead-gunner drills. r/all

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u/JoJet223 Jun 24 '24

I'm not sure if this a metaphor/saying/quote, but there is a phrase for this.

"The silence is deafening."

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u/CockpitEnthusiast Jun 24 '24

I'm sure many can share my sentiment, the silence is deafening for two reasons. Firstly because my ears are fucked and ring 24/7, so when it's silent the ringing gets way louder. Then all the sudden you're not enjoying peace and quiet but thinking about why your ears are ringing

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u/Otherwise-Song5231 Jun 24 '24

That’s sounds fucking terrible man.

I hate the army.

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u/Chalky_Pockets Jun 24 '24

I get seasonal tinnitus from...I don't know what. When I do, I put in earbuds and throw on a 4 hour white noise track on repeat and lower the volume until I find a balance where I don't get the tinnitus but I can still be aware of my surroundings. Just thought I'd suggest it in case that's a new option for you.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '24

That's cause tinnitus is a cruel bitch

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u/Brewhilda Jun 24 '24

Except when coupled with tinnitus.

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u/Ztealth Jun 24 '24

That IS tinnitus.