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Before I answer this question a couple of disclaimers: 1. I'm going to assume I randomly woke up with my normal body parts swapped. 2. There is just noodles and no sauce. If you didn't mean this, then assume I washed the sauce off lol. 3. The noodles are at a set length (unlike hair). Even if cut off, if they grow back, they go back to the original length only. Okay, so in order to answer this honestly I have to know 2 things: "if I were to cut the spaghetti off, would it grow back?" and "how long is the noodle?" We'll need to know the answer to the more important question first: how long is it?

If the noodle is riddiculously large (>20ft) then legs. I could loom around like an eldritch monster and it would be sick af. I would start a new religion.

If decently shorter than that (2ft - 15ft), then the next question applies: how will the spaghetti behave if cut off.

If it doesn't grow back: Then feet. I could live easily without my feet, but hands might be a problem. I would simply cut it to a manageable length.

If it grows back slowly (slower than 1m/24 hours): then hands. It's basically a free food source with minimum problems. I wouldn't feel comfortable eating my feet since I have no idea where they have been, but hands? Easy. I would donate the excess.

If it grows back faster than the listed time, then feet. At that point, it's not worth cutting off at all. Maybe I'll cut it off before going to bed and trim it in the mornings for extra carbs, but that's about it.

If pretty short, but not tiny (1ft - 2ft), then feet. I would just buy larger shoes and compression socks. I would be annoyed by this, but wouldn't see it as a huge hinderance. Maybe I would wrap the noodles around a rod or something to keep the shape.

If very small (<1ft), then hands. I'm on my feet a lot and have to walk a decent amount during the day and I don't know if these tiny noodles would help carry my body weight without pain. After maybe 3 hours of standing, it would become unbearable, since my muscles just aren't used to carrying so much weight in very little surface area.

Before I answer this question a couple of disclaimers: 1. I'm going to assume I randomly woke up with my normal body parts swapped. 2. There is just noodles and no sauce. If you didn't mean this, then assume I washed the sauce off lol. 3. The noodles are at a set length (unlike hair). Even if cut off, if they grow back, they go back to the original length only. Okay, so in order to answer this honestly I have to know 2 things: "if I were to cut the spaghetti off, would it grow back?" and "how long is the noodle?" We'll need to know the answer to the more important question first: how long is it?

If the noodle is riddiculously large (>20ft) then legs. I could loom around like an eldritch monster and it would be sick af. I would start a new religion.

If decently shorter than that (2ft - 15ft), then the next question applies: how will the spaghetti behave if cut off.

If it doesn't grow back: Then feet. I could live easily without my feet, but hands might be a problem. I would simply cut it to a manageable length.

If it grows back slowly (slower than 1m/24 hours): then hands. It's basically a free food source with minimum problems. I wouldn't feel comfortable eating my feet since I have no idea where they have been, but hands? Easy. I would donate the excess.

If it grows back faster than the listed time, then feet. At that point, it's not worth cutting off at all. Maybe I'll cut it off before going to bed and trim it in the mornings for extra carbs, but that's about it.

If pretty short, but not tiny (1ft - 2ft), then feet. I would just buy larger shoes and compression socks. I would be annoyed by this, but wouldn't see it as a huge hinderance. Maybe I would wrap the noodles around a rod or something to keep the shape.

If very small (<1ft), then hands. I'm on my feet a lot and have to walk a decent amount during the day and I don't know if these tiny noodles would help carry my body weight without pain. After maybe 3 hours of standing, it would become unbearable, since my muscles just aren't used to carrying so much weight in very little surface area.

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Help provide tents:

The Sameer Project: Currently providing tents & transport for families in Rafah who urgently need to evacuate to Deir Al Balah. Has a team on the ground in Gaza who have supplied tents to 1% of the displaced population in Rafah. Run by Palestinians. (paypal) (gfm)

@helpgazachildren: Currently helping Palestinians in a refugee camp in Rafah flee the Rafah invasion to Khan Younis. Funds go directly to Hussam, a Palestinian in Rafah who hosts a refugee camp. Funds will cover the cost of tents & transport fuel. Managed by a Palestinian @.fairuzfan. (gfm)

Food:

Care for Gaza: Palestinian charity on the ground in Gaza distributing food, cash, medicine & other essentials to displaced families. Proof of their work found on their Twitter. (paypal) (gfm)

We Feed Gaza: Team of Palestinian volunteers in the heart of Gaza distributing food & water to 344+ families. More details & proof in their gfm. Vetted & promoted by LetsTalkPalestine on IG. (gfm)

Direct Aid for Gaza: A Palestinian activist on the ground in Gaza distributing food, cash & other essential supplies to displaced families. Proof of their work found on their twitter. (paypal) (gfm)

Water (*urgent and crucial!)

Gaza Municipality: The official Municipality of Gaza is doing vital, life-saving work to rebuild the water pipes in Gaza City to restore access to clean water & waste management services for the people of Gaza.

eSIMs (highly needed):

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Crips for eSims for Gaza: donate any amount to this team of volunteers who pool funds to buy & maintain gaza esims regularly (see their financial accountability document).

Medical Aid:

Gaza Wound Care (urgent): Palestinian doctors in central Gaza treating injured/sick children & mothers in neglected displacement camps far from hospitals. Facing a severe shortage of medicines, equipment, and medical supplies. Currently raising funds to support their efforts to battle infectious diseases in refugee camps. (gfm) (paypal) (gogetfunding)

international charities: Palestine Red Crescent Society, Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Medical Aid for Palestinians

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Share & amplify Palestinian fundraisers in your irl & online circles

Organize or help to run an online/irl event to raise funds for Palestine

Boycott

Get involved with a protest/strike/direct action in your area

Contact your reps

Educate yourself & others both irl & online

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(you can even adopt 1 fundraiser campaign to regularly boost it & make materials promoting it online, or print posters/flyers about Palestinian fundraisers to encourage others to donate. (poster/graphic about gazafunds.com: here, flyers about esims: here, flyers about gazafamilyfunds: here)

(longer masterpost of all ways you can help)

am Asmaa Abed from Gaza, 39 years old💔👀

The whole world witnessed the tragedy that struck our lives in Gaza, where my family and I survived many previous wars. But today we face the most dangerous and fiercest battle in the current war. We are in urgent need, as we have nothing left and are unable to secure our basic needs of food, water and safe shelter.😍💔

Here is our story - On October 7th, our lives changed forever, as my family and I were evacuated from southern Gaza to West Mawasi Khan Yunis, hoping to return soon, but it was not meant to happen. It was a new house I built before the war, it cost me a lot of money and I couldn't be happy with it. It was surrounded, burned, and then completely destroyed. Our home, once a bastion of hope, is now in ruins, a stark reminder of our shattered dreams.

The night before we left for Mawasi Khan Yunis al-Bahr was terrifying. The sounds of bombing were everywhere, making a loud noise that seemed to penetrate our souls. Each explosion shook the ground like an earthquake, sending waves of fear through our trembling bodies. It fills us with fear. The smell of destruction and blood wafted through the air, making it difficult to breathe. When dawn came, we saw the devastation all around us💘💝❤️‍🔥

Hello everyone, I hope you take a minute to read our story.

I’m Hazem Shawish, trying to save my family from the war

We’re a family of 8 members, me, my mother, and I have 4 brothers and two sisters. And their kids

Islam (30) years old

Samer (29)

Hashem (31)

Mohammad (35)

Nisreen (37) ( @nisreensuhail )

Noor (36).

Kids:

Amal (12)

Kenzy (17) ( @kenzish )

Zoheer (19)

On the sad day of October 9, 2023, an unforgettable day, it was a dream like a nightmare. I was returning home to Gaza and my family, the women and children, were leaving the house in fear. They told me that the Israeli Defense Forces had ordered them to evacuate all the houses immediately. I was surprised and could not believe it. I entered the house quickly and went out. My father is crippled and fear grips my heart. Half an hour after the call, the warplanes destroyed the house. We miraculously survived, but my brother Samer was injured in his feet.

In the shadow of conflict, our family has faced unimaginable hardships. The passing of my father, a victim to the cruel grasp of hunger and inadequate healthcare, left a void in our lives, underscoring the fragility of our existence here. My brother, Samer, battles bipolar disorder, a condition exacerbated by the ongoing war and the severe shortage of essential medications. Without access to the necessary treatment, his life is at risk, and we live in constant fear for his well-being amidst the chaos that surrounds us. These personal tragedies have deepened the urgency of our situation.

My brother Samer

Every day is a struggle for survival, and each night is filled with prayers for a brighter tomorrow. Yet, amidst the darkness, we hold onto hope, seeking solace in the belief that one day, the clouds of war will dissipate, and we will find the peace and stability we so desperately crave. Until then, we endure, clinging to the threads of our resilience, and nurturing dreams of a safer, healthier future for us all.

Our home, once a sanctuary of love and warmth, was destroyed, displacing us into a life of uncertainty and fear. The laughter of my children and my sister's daughters, once the music of our home, is now silenced by the echoes of conflict. They deserve a future where education and happiness are not just dreams but realities.

Our entire neighborhood In Gaza Before and after

we had a supermarket that helped as to live and earn money, but it was bombed and we have nothing now, pic of our supermarket

But our challenges are not just physical; they are emotional and psychological. The loss of my father and the imminent threat to my brother's life weigh heavily on us. My mother, who has endured so much, faces the unimaginable fear of losing another child. For her, for my brother, for my children, and for the future of our family, we seek a new beginning.

We dream of a place far from the sounds of war we want to be safe with my family we dream to move to Egypt to save ourselves

This journey is more than a physical relocation; it is a quest for dignity, for normalcy, for the very essence of what makes life worth living. We seek to restore what conflict has stripped from us: our home, our health, and our hope.

We turn to you, not just as donors, but as fellow humans who understand the power of compassion and community. Your support, in any form, is a beacon of hope in our darkest times. It represents solidarity and a shared belief in the sanctity of life and the right to a safe and peaceful existence.

Our dream is simple yet seems a world away:

to escape to Egypt .

for children to pursue education and a life unshaded by conflict, and for us to honor my father's memory in a land of peace.

However, this dream bears a significant cost, one that is beyond our reach. For each of us to make this journey, to cross borders towards a life of safety and dignity, we estimate the need for at least $5,000 per person. This sum covers the complex tapestry of legal, travel, and initial resettlement expenses.

All of our important links are here

Thank you for hearing our story, for your empathy, and for considering standing with us as we embark on this journey to a new life.🇵🇸🍉❤️‍🩹🙏

With heartfelt gratitude,

Hazem Shawish

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