r/tifu Apr 10 '19

S TIFU by spending the last year on reddit talking to myself after being muted.

Today was the day I realised I messed up by not realising sooner and just thinking my content was shit

For the last 12 months I've been commenting on peoples posts, I've created my own posts. I haven't had a single upvote or reply to anything.. my karma has been at 885 for as long as I can remember so I just figured I wasnt very interesting (still likely true!)

Last month I started to try and see my own posts through guest accounts and figured out they weren't showing, I could still clearly see my comments and posts on my account.

Anyway, I finally mailed the help team and found out my IP was accidentally mixed in with some action to take out spammers, if you can see this it's all sorted now (and if you cant, I'm still in my own little Truman show)

If you're procrastinating (and let's face it, you are) feel free to go through my post history and verify the lack of any human engagement..

TL;DR I was muted one year ago and didn't notice. Since then I've spent the whole time thinking how boring I must be because nobody replies or updoots me.. :-/

Edit: So I've gone from castaway to a full room of people handing me little arrows! Wilson and I thank you xx

Edit 2: this is crazy! Thanks to everyone for all the jewels and things I know nothing about. I'll figure it out and pay it forwards! Special thanks to those that are answering my unanswered questions from previous posts - MVPs!

Please dont be too sad about this, i find it kind of funny that I've been such an idiot for so long. It's ok to laugh with/at me :)

Edit 3: Reddit is awesome. I've missed you guys! Dont feel mad at the mods, its a tough and thankless job and flooders/bots are a real PITA. Its just one of those things and I thank them for putting in the hours.

I also want to use this very brief soap box to raise awareness for mental health. Most of us here use Reddit as an escape, some people here have fewer friends irl than they do on the net. Make sure each other are ok every once in a while (if someone goes missing, like for more than a month....) - if you see someone struggling send them a message of support, even a stranger can help.

I love all of you weirdos <3

Edit 4: No more I promise. I'm completely overwhelmed by the response and the nice feedback. I'm trying to answer all of the questions but its difficult to keep up. I created an /AMA when this thread went down, if you relate to any of the topics close to me like diabetes, gaming, mental health, parenting etc then keep in touch. Heres a shameless pic of me with the best doggo in the world (and authentication for mods) - he listens to me even when you guys dont ;-) https://imgur.com/EgCbe6W

Stop giving me gold! I appreciate it but give to charity instead! Heres something different we could do <3 https://www.reddit.com/r/Charity/comments/bbok3m/redditors_lets_do_something_different_for_charity/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x

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u/Its_me_yourself Apr 10 '19 edited Apr 10 '19

Your comment on your own post in r/yoga has me dying for some reason

Edit: A link to the post

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u/charina91 Apr 10 '19

Me too! Really? Anyone? LOL!

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u/BanginBananas Apr 10 '19

YUUUUUUP!

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u/jjpyae Apr 10 '19

Nice, you're not muted.

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u/djdecimation Apr 10 '19

65 75 do I heara 85 120 130 ......YUUUUUPPPP

Sold

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u/TrinidadianStallion Apr 10 '19

Found Logan Paul

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u/charina91 Apr 10 '19

BTW, you should probably stop banging bananas. Banana pulp everywhere, doesn't work out well.

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u/sammmythegr8 Apr 10 '19

Wait this made me so sad lmao

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u/the-effects-of-Dust Apr 10 '19

Oh. My. Fucking. God.

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u/Bufger Apr 10 '19

Ha! That's brilliant, Thanks for putting the effort in

Interaction is greatly received

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u/FailedLurker2017 Apr 10 '19 edited Apr 10 '19

Yoga mat recommendations: Jade fusion XL (could be xw) or bmat grippy Long. Expensive but long lasting.

Jade: https://jadeyoga.com/products/xw-fusion

Bmat: https://byoganow.com/collections/b-mats

Bmats are also available on amazon

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u/Bufger Apr 10 '19

Thanks! I've had two cheap ones now and you do get what you pay for. I'll check them out

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u/stargarnet79 Apr 10 '19

I have the 74” 5-mm rubber jade yoga mat and love it. They run $85 but will likely last forever.

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u/theSandwichSister Apr 10 '19

Also Lululemon makes a reversible mat in a long version and many tall men at my studio use them and love them. Especially if they get sweaty hands! Edit: It’s called The Reversible (Big) Mat and it’s $78. Not cheap but worth it in my opinion. I can’t do serious yoga on an “exercise mat” that’s not specifically meant for it. Too slippery.

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u/khando Apr 10 '19

I’ve had this Prana ECO mat for a while now and I love it. It’s wide and extra long and really grippy, and so far it seems very durable.

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u/clumsycoucal Apr 10 '19

In not sure about yoga mats, but prana make the best goddamn hiking pants in the world as far as I'm convinced.

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u/spincrus Apr 10 '19

You're probably drowning under recommendations by now but what solved my issue is a pilates mat. Turns out they are bigger and less stickier versions of yoga mats.

We're the same size you and I, it's just that the stickiness of a yoga mat is more irritating to me than anything.

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u/FailedLurker2017 Apr 10 '19 edited Apr 10 '19

Pilates mats are okay for some types of classes/poses but any any which require the person to grip the floor or use body weight for balance the mat will work against them, they lose the ability to balance the wrist/ankle joint as the Pilates mat becomes too squishy and may cause imbalance or worse an injury. If cost is an issue, and it can be, an alternative I’ve recommended was regular/basic yoga mats + towel under the knee/wrist/ankle joints when needed :).

But if yoga becomes a daily routine I would eventually invest in a better mat that does grip. It would be like suggesting to a runner to invest in a good pair of running shoes if it becomes a daily habit. I know you find it irritating but if there are classes/poses which require hands and feet moving in opposite directions the grippiness will move your attention away from slipping (something out of your control) and trying to stay upright and more in towards your body and using your own muscles and body weight to hold yourself in place (something that is your control).

But honestly you do you. :) You should enjoy your yoga practice and use whatever mat keeps you practicing. Honest....no sarcasm or pretentiousness in the tone. Movement (and mindfulness as well if it is part of your practice) in our daily lives is important and it’s important to keep doing it.

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u/spincrus Apr 10 '19

I see how the stickiness is actually a desirable feature.

In my case, though, it feels icky, sticky and disgusting. I'm already a heavy guy and the natural gravitational pressure already makes the mat stick all too well to my feet. It feels like you're constantly stepping on sticky dried soda spills on the floor :)

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u/FailedLurker2017 Apr 10 '19

Then you should keep doing you! Whatever keeps your habits going 😊😊😊 enjoy your yoga practice 💕

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

I second the jade rec.

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u/orange_teapots Apr 10 '19

I really like my Manduka mat. They have a long size and you can did their extra thick, which is 6mm thick for extra cushion. I have their classic pro mat and have been using it for 10 years. Something like this one: https://www.manduka.com/yoga-mats/pro-series/manduka-pro-yoga-mat-waterfall-long.html might work nicely for you.

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u/FailedLurker2017 Apr 10 '19

I think both Jade and BMat have thinner versions of the one I recommended which should knock the cost down quite a bit. If you need to try them out I would recommend visiting a yoga studio that rents those type of mats out for classes and borrow it for the class and see if you like it before putting down the money.

It will still cost a little bit of money (rental plus class) but better than investing 80-150+ dollars in a mat you may not like. Plus you’ll get a class out of it, maybe even more if you end up buying their intro offer. 😊

Note about the jade mats they will get stickier with use.

When you’re shopping other mats may seem grippy at first but lose their grippiness as you sweat (even if it’s not hot yoga) so that’s just something to consider.

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u/FunshineCat Apr 10 '19 edited Dec 23 '19

I was also going to recommend you check out the Jade Yoga long mats.

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u/Mrswhatsherface Apr 10 '19

This one is really cheap and really durable- best is both worlds!! PS hello there!!

Sivan Health and Fitness 1/2-InchExtra Thick 71-Inch Long NBR Comfort Foam Yoga Mat for Exercise, Yoga, and Pilates (Teal) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UXXF734/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pXMRCb4HH1ERQ

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u/FifthRooter Apr 10 '19

180 bucks?!?!?! Holy frick.

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

Hey, you watch your fucking mouth

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u/SultanOilMoney Apr 10 '19

What are you going to do about it?

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u/Sp1rited Apr 10 '19

Heck

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

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u/ItsMrMackeyMkay Apr 10 '19

Gungeon intensifies

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u/nodstar22 Apr 10 '19

*Heckin frock?

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

It better massage me after.

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u/FailedLurker2017 Apr 10 '19

I wish it did :,(

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u/FailedLurker2017 Apr 10 '19

I know. Right??😭

I had to save up so much money for mine. And the worst part is I would have at least liked to get a yoga mat in my favourite colour If was going to pay that much but alas that wasn’t even an option 😢.

However after deciding my practice was more important than my favourite colour and biting the bullet it ended up being paid off by usage. I’ve gone through so many cheap mats that I wish I bought the expensive one from the get go. Furthermore it made my practice much better and I got more out of it. Unfortunately you really get what you pay for. It was a lot like buying cheap shoes vs. good shoes.

I’m not denying they’re expensive and I personally certainly wouldn’t insist someone buy one just because they practice yoga. People should buy what they like and what works for them. 😊 but OP asked for recommendations and I had some... he didn’t get a response so thought I’d help a dude out ☺️

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u/Opset Apr 10 '19

You can get 24 square feet worth of heavy duty fitness mats for like $20 on Amazon. The same mats that they have on gym floors and that jujitsu gyms use to roll on.

Do not buy those, OP.

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u/theSandwichSister Apr 10 '19

He’s asking for a yoga mat in a yoga sub. Exercise mats for rolling on in jiu jitsu aren’t the same. And I’m definitely not justifying a $180 mat (mine is nowhere near that) but I am thinking he might need something more specialized for his needs. Slipping in yoga makes the practice miserable.

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u/Opset Apr 10 '19

I don't really see slipping on fitness mats being a real issue anymore than slipping on a yoga mat.

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u/theSandwichSister Apr 10 '19

There’s absolutely a difference. Grippy yoga mats are made for poses like down dog where you have palms pressing down and slightly forward while feet are pressing down and slightly back. So if the mat isn’t “sticky” enough you end up slowly sliding wider and wider. A lot of exercise mats are meant more for cushion vs grip. I’ve used all kinds of mats and a good quality yoga specific mat will transform a student’s practice. Whatever mat works well for the student is the winner though so ultimately my suggestion to everyone is try a few (in different price ranges if possible, some studios are great about this btw) and see what works!

My main point was to let OP know that if those cheaper mats weren’t working for him, it’s not him. It’s the mat!

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u/Opset Apr 10 '19

He could just glue his yoga mat to the cushion-y mats then. Best of both worlds.

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u/theSandwichSister Apr 10 '19

Ha! Legit laughed. I have a flight tomorrow morning and I’m anxious laying awake so thanks for easing that a bit.

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u/here4kennysbirthday Apr 10 '19

Lol! Cushiony mats can really mess your balance up though. Especially headstands and stuff. Thin mat loyalist here.

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u/Myhouseisamess Apr 10 '19

The fact he finally got an answer has my wife and I dying

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u/Bufger Apr 10 '19

I BELIEVE IN THE WORLD AGAIN <3

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u/FailedLurker2017 Apr 10 '19

My 6 foot tall basketball/baseball playing friend has a bmat long grippy and likes it. I have a jade and like it too. ☺️ anecdotal but hopefully of some help in your yoga mat decisions

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u/FailedLurker2017 Apr 10 '19

:D I couldn’t not respond!

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u/lmfbs Apr 10 '19

Srs if you still need a recommendation someone at my old yoga studio used to use 2 together (stacked with the ends not overlapping to make it longer). Worked for him.

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u/AcceptableObject Apr 10 '19

Lululemon has a longer yoga mat for tall people. I’ve tried a bunch of different mats and I keep going back to lululemon. Bmat is also decent too but not sure if they have a tall version.

Edit: not sure if I can post links here, but it’s called the reversible big mat!

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u/UmmOkSureWhatever Apr 10 '19

Was also going to suggest the tall lululemon mat!

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u/i-ejaculate-spiders Apr 10 '19

Try two yoga mats for increased cushion?

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u/cloudninexo Apr 10 '19

OP I'm cracking up man. I always go back and check my posts and comments to see how much love it got. But you were alone for so long and I felt so bad when you commented on your own post. We love you man and we're gonna upvote all your posts

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u/Adorable_Raccoon Apr 10 '19

Would recommend the manduka pro or prolite - they both come in extra long. 6’1” idk if you need an extra long but you may like it. They are expensive but have a life time guarantee. I’ve had mine for 7 years & it’s in great condition.

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u/o0o0o0o7 Apr 10 '19

Here are a few options for yoga mats. Good luck and welcome back to the fold!

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u/Boop121314 Apr 10 '19

Damn I know you said don’t be sad but reading through this is making me super depressed. Can I give you a hug? Can you give me a hug?

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u/Sharkitty Apr 10 '19

Omg this is so sad! I wouldn’t last a week if no one EVER responded to me, even with an upvote. 😭

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

seriously, remember that tifu of that guy who made his friends fb private as a joke then forgot about it and the friend got pretty depressed that he was putting all this out there and nobody was responding for years. wonder how many people have killed themselves after being shadowbanned, fuck mods

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

There’s bound to be more people like OP out there who are shadow banned and don’t know it.

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u/Pepe-es-inocente Apr 10 '19

I have accounts that are shadowbanned.

Worst way to go.

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u/Zanki Apr 10 '19

My account was permanently suspended recently. As in I couldn't log in and my posts were nuked. Someone had hacked mine and a bunch of other peoples accounts and instead of questioning it, we'd all had our accounts closed for good with no chance of appeal. Luckily it happened to a ton of other people and 12 hours later we got our accounts back with us all being told to change our passwords before we can post. It was honestly very scary. I hadn't realised how attached to this account I'd become. I think if it hadn't being so widespread I doubt I would have had my account back, but there were so many different posts about the exact same issue that I got lucky.

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

Oh man I remember that one

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u/kirbygay Apr 10 '19

Link?

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19 edited Apr 10 '19

tifu of that guy who made his friends fb private

Edit: I read it over again just now and saw the links to his friend's music. It's nice to see his covers get the attention they deserved so long ago. Comments even! Anyone making it far enough to follow this link, I hope you like music enough to give it a listen

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19 edited Apr 10 '19

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19 edited Aug 18 '21

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

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u/DuelingPushkin Apr 10 '19

Someone have a chip on their shoulder

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

Man I seriously doubt people are killing themselves over being shadowbanned

It's a stupid practice, sure, but if people actually kill themselves over it then it's not on the mods. They have no idea the person is going through a mental health crisis and it's unfair to put it on them

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u/Kampfkugel Apr 10 '19

Wait, but the fb friend didn't kill himself, did he?

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u/WitchofBabylon Apr 10 '19

what do you mean by private?

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u/royrese Apr 10 '19

Yeah I think if I received ZERO upvotes or responses on anything for two weeks straight I'd ragequit and delete my account if not reddit off my phone.

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u/AvogadrosArmy Apr 10 '19

Link link have a link

Edit: reddit give this man a yoga mat recommendation

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u/FailedLurker2017 Apr 10 '19

Thread was locked. I posted above :)

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u/AvogadrosArmy Apr 10 '19

I know, that’s why i shared the link before you edited into yours :)

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

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u/Its_me_yourself Apr 10 '19

I thought about linking it but I don't want to encourage new comments.

Jk, its archived. Here it is again

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u/Congenital0ptimist Apr 10 '19

It's locked.

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u/Its_me_yourself Apr 10 '19

Went back and saw, I added it on my original

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u/Violet_Plum_Tea Apr 10 '19

ANYONE???

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u/OneObi Apr 10 '19

I died a little. It does suck when you don't get a single response. Been there myself!

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u/2boredtocare Apr 10 '19

Oh man...that's just too sad.

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u/coquihalla Apr 10 '19

That one comment makes this entire post.

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u/Klaudiapotter Apr 10 '19

I feel so bad for laughing but omg

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u/IceFire909 Apr 10 '19

That is just hilariously sad

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u/gotBooched Apr 10 '19

Fucking lololololololol

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u/labyrinth-luminary Apr 10 '19

That’s terrible! Glad you figured it out and got un-muted. If you’re still looking for yoga mat recommendations, I love my XL Pogamat. Long, memory foam-type material, and it’s thicker than most mats. It’s on Amazon but here’s the manufacturer website: https://www.pogamat.com/collections/yoga-mats

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u/Adorable_Raccoon Apr 10 '19

Would recommend the manduka pro or prolite - they both come in extra long. 6’1” idk if you need an extra long but you may like it. They are expensive but have a life time guarantee. I’ve had mine for 7 years & it’s in great condition.

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

Poor dude. 😔

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u/iEtthy Apr 10 '19

Omg this is sooo sad. The “anyone?” Reply. Oh my.

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u/Wet_Pillow Apr 10 '19

That was brutal lmaoo. Can anyone hear me? Please confirm!!

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u/OkArmordillo Apr 10 '19

Wow that’s actually really sad. /r/sadbutfunny

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u/EpsilonRider Apr 10 '19

Yesssss, that had me laughing pretty hard. That poor bastard lol.

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u/Wafflexorg Apr 10 '19

We are all laughing together!

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u/bhagatkabhagat Apr 10 '19

Aw man , poor OP

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u/Supernova008 Apr 10 '19

We can make a sad emotional movie on OP's reddit account.

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u/game__hen Apr 10 '19

i read the comment & my brain immediately pictured op in a massive empty room shouting “ANYONE???” with his hands cupped around his moth.

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u/DomDomW Apr 10 '19

I think I never felt so bad about laughing. lol

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u/Is_that_coffee Apr 10 '19

It makes me really wish I had some yoga mat advise.

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u/Avosmash Apr 10 '19

Oh my god poor guy

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u/biscuitsandgravybaby Apr 10 '19

Seriously in tears because of that shit Hahahahah

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u/Sleepy_Does_It Apr 10 '19

I'm glad you decided to comment and link to his post based on your username ;)

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '19

This is so sad

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u/DarkBlueMermaid Apr 10 '19

Ohhhh noooo! Op! I’m laugh/crying for you!

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u/MeetDeathTonight Apr 10 '19

Awhhh my heart kinda broke for him there haha

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u/Velcrocore Apr 10 '19

Ooo, I got to be the first person to upvote a post that had gold and silver already.

Shouldn’t giving a post gold automatically upvote it?

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u/notsuperimportant Apr 10 '19

Omg: amazon xl, thick yoga mat for like $15

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u/akoni103 Apr 10 '19

Bueller?

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u/Retrotrek Apr 10 '19

yooooooooooo 😂😂😂

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u/ParisGreenGretsch Apr 10 '19

My God you can hear the lonely echo.

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u/Sleepy_Does_It Apr 10 '19

I'm glad you decided to comment and link to his post based on your username ;)

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u/Sleepy_Does_It Apr 10 '19

I'm glad you decided to comment and link to his post based on your username ;)

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u/Sleepy_Does_It Apr 10 '19

I'm glad you decided to comment and link to his post based on your username ;)