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Just saw my post get 500 upvotes on a random question about dog nail clippers
I posted a simple tip about using a dremel tool instead of clippers for anxious dogs, and it blew up overnight. I've been grooming for 8 years and never had a post get more than like 50 upvotes before. It's weird because I wasn't trying to be an expert, just sharing what works in my shop. Has anyone else hit a random number online that totally surprised them? What was it for?
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casey8185mo ago
Happened to me with a comment about fixing squeaky floorboards. Just mentioned using baby powder in the cracks as a temp fix and got like 800 upvotes overnight. It's wild what basic tips people find useful. The attention is nice but also low-key stressful because you start overthinking your next post.
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david_reed225mo ago
My buddy had that happen when he posted a random tip about keeping avocados fresh. Went totally viral and now he's scared to post anything normal. Kinda ruins the fun, right?
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ward.anna5mo ago
Totally get that. Read somewhere that baby powder works because the talc reduces friction between the boards.
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mileslane5mo ago
Yeah, I've heard that too... but honestly, I'm not sold on the baby powder thing. It's just a band-aid fix that makes a mess. The talc might quiet it for a week, but then it gets gummy and attracts dust. Real fix is finding the loose board and securing it properly, even if it's more work.
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