Post by Doggy Mommy on Dec 18, 2012 20:35:33 GMT -5
I really do appreciate the thought that goes into every gift that a student gives me. But I'm having trouble appreciating the butterfly mugs someone gave me yesterday. He was so proud of them and I gushed over them and gave him a big hug etc..... and then took them home and put them in the Goodwill pile.
So I've watched 2 episodes of Breaking Bad on the recommendation of many people (on here & elsewhere). I also watch an episode or 2 of Game of Thrones & Walking Dead....and I just don't get it. I don't get the appeal of these gruesome, overtly violent &/or gorey shows. Especially all these women that love them. The stories are fine/interesting but the violence ruins it completely. I hate it, it makes me physically ill to watch. And it sort of pisses me off that so many shows are so violent now. I get that it's pushing the envelope, not real & all but I can't see how you can watch them & not be desensitized to it. I guess this is yet another thing I'm a prude about.
So I've watched 2 episodes of Breaking Bad on the recommendation of many people (on here & elsewhere). I also watch an episode or 2 of Game of Thrones & Walking Dead....and I just don't get it. I don't get the appeal of these gruesome, overtly violent &/or gorey shows. Especially all these women that love them. The stories are fine/interesting but the violence ruins it completely. I hate it, it makes me physically ill to watch. And it sort of pisses me off that so many shows are so violent now. I get that it's pushing the envelope, not real & all but I can't see how you can watch them & not be desensitized to it. I guess this is yet another thing I'm a prude about.
I somewhat agree with you. I do like the Walking Dead, but it borders on too disgusting for me. I can't watch Game of Thrones.
I do like Breaking Bad. I think it's because it is realistic. It is horrifying that the things that happen in that show actually happen (or likely happen) in real life. It breaks my heart but the story is interesting and I think it's good to be reminded how some people actually live sometimes.
There are posters on this board who make me want to stab my eyes out. And I don't just mean the ones who make everyone want to stab their eyes out... my list definitely includes members of the MM in-crowd.
I can't be the only one, right?
Nope.
Only one is coming to mind at the moment, but I've thought this before as well.
There's a poster on H&G that makes me want to stab my eyes out.
There are posters on this board who make me want to stab my eyes out. And I don't just mean the ones who make everyone want to stab their eyes out... my list definitely includes members of the MM in-crowd.
I can't be the only one, right?
You are not the only who feels this way. I don't know who feels the same towards me, but I know I have some strong "stab my eyes out" moments with some popular MMers.
Post by hannamaren on Dec 18, 2012 20:49:57 GMT -5
I couldnt watch the Sopranos because of the way the women were treated. It really bothered me.
My own flameful. My niece is 5 yrs old and gets away with so much shit. I get she is little and her Dad died, but we should still encourage her to become a good adult. On Sunday, she was given a Xmas present from her great grandmother and we asked her to say thankyou. She didnt. She sat and sulked in the corner refusing to say thankyou and hug her great grandmother (she sees this wman every week, not a stranger). Finally after 10 minutes and my H having a small talk with her, she hugged her. Then she got all this praise from everyone. Meanwhile her sister said thanks right away and gets no praise. I do not blame this child, she is a good kid at heart. I blame all the adults that let her get away with this shit all the time.
I have no doubt that I am on some of those lists!!!
Ha, I doubt it. You aren't mean or annoying.
Unrelated - I have a dream twice lately that I was in NYC for some reason and was supposed to see you. Hope that's not creepy, it made me laugh after the 2nd dream. Not sure why that's in my head!
I was really, really pissed at FIL when H and I were engaged and he kept changing his mind on what he would pay for. No reasons, not even any notice. He said he'd pay for X and just to have H remind him of when it was due, then he'd change his mind. He'd usually pay for something else, but it fucked up the budget we had over and over.
I'm also pissed at my parents for saying they'd pay X amount for me in college and then couldn't anymore but didn't tell me until it was time for me to pay the school every. single. year. You couldn't have just explained that you couldn't do it freshman year? Or even that you'd like to but you will most likely be unable to? For several years they would hold it over my head that they "paid for college" when they didn't. They for less than 1/10 of college. Yes, it helps but it's not the same as what "paid for college" really means.
There, now everyone can hate me for being entitled. Huzzah.
I have no doubt that I am on some of those lists!!!
Ha, I doubt it. You aren't mean or annoying.
Unrelated - I have a dream twice lately that I was in NYC for some reason and was supposed to see you. Hope that's not creepy, it made me laugh after the 2nd dream. Not sure why that's in my head!
You don't have to be mean to be on lists! (Or at least not on my list -- although I don't think any super nice people are on my list).
If you're ever in NY, we'll have to meet up!
For some reason, my recent MM dreams have been about Bliss.
There, now everyone can hate me for being entitled. Huzzah.
I think kids are kind of allowed to be entitled. I mean, none of us asked to be born, and our parents didn't have to have us. But our parents did decide to have create kids because they felt that kids would bring love and happiness into their lives. I think that, in exchange, they should feel obligated to support those kids the best they can. Of course, some parents can't afford to send their kids to college or whatever, and I think that's totally okay and they shouldn't feel at all guilty about that, but I think it is really selfish to (for example) buy a brand new 7 series but then tell your kids they're on their own for college. I think rich parents *should* feel some sort of financial obligation to their kids.
Unrelated - I have a dream twice lately that I was in NYC for some reason and was supposed to see you. Hope that's not creepy, it made me laugh after the 2nd dream. Not sure why that's in my head!
You don't have to be mean to be on lists! (Or at least not on my list -- although I don't think any super nice people are on my list).
If you're ever in NY, we'll have to meet up!
For some reason, my recent MM dreams have been about Bliss.
Yeah, maybe mean isn't the right word. Judgmental? I can't pinpoint what it is but there are a couple of people who continuously rub me the wrong way. For some reason I'm having trouble remembering more than 1 of them offhand but I know they are there. lol.
I love NY! Not sure if/when I'll return but I'd definitely meet up if I did!
There, now everyone can hate me for being entitled. Huzzah.
I think kids are kind of allowed to be entitled. I mean, none of us asked to be born, and our parents didn't have to have us. But our parents did decide to have create kids because they felt that kids would bring love and happiness into their lives. I think that, in exchange, they should feel obligated to support those kids the best they can. Of course, some parents can't afford to send their kids to college or whatever, and I think that's totally okay and they shouldn't feel at all guilty about that, but I think it is really selfish to (for example) buy a brand new 7 series but then tell your kids they're on their own for college. I think rich parents *should* feel some sort of financial obligation to their kids.
That's true, I suppose. I really have no idea what my parents' situation is but they live a comfortable lifestyle and make good money. I don't even mind that they (and FIL) had different priorities - their money, their choices, but you don't say you're going to do something and then don't, especially without notice.
Speaking of Bliss, where is she? Did she GBCNGBCN?
She said something the other day about moving to a new area of the office and not being able to post as much anymore. I don't know that she's posted since?
MIL invited herself over to my dad's house on Christmas (where we are going in the afternoon, after spending all morning and early afternoon with her). I do not want her to come. Partly because I don't want to spend more time with her, and partly because my dad's house is a pit and its embarrassing. Like we all hang out in the living room, where my uncle sleeps on the couch. Ugh.
Edited for clarity - not like my uncle is sleeping at the time. The couch is his bed, every night.
I re-giftedsome cosmo mix to my cousin (I gave her other stuff too!) but I knew she'd like the bottle because it was all fancy.
She asked me where I got it because she loved it so much. I first told her it was a secret (wtf?!) then later mumbled that it was "from one of those little shops"
I re-giftedsome cosmo mix to my cousin (I gave her other stuff too!) but I knew she'd like the bottle because it was all fancy.
She asked me where I got it because she loved it so much. I first told her it was a secret (wtf?!) then later mumbled that it was "from one of those little shops"
We have Christmas with H's family this year and I am really dreading it. Last time we were all together, the state of my uterus became the hot topic of the day (we aren't even trying). And then there were a lot of "oh, well, you have plenty of time!" comments. Gah
Post by UnderProtest on Dec 18, 2012 22:42:44 GMT -5
Yeah, naming names isn't nice. But it is entertaining. Ever since we lost miso to ml, it's been a little boring around here. Not that one person should make that much difference, but it's too coincidental otherwise.