UO Thursday!

Ant&Al2825

Thanks @DarcyHermione‌

oxfordstreet

bibliothecary said:

NariaDreaming said:

UO: People who get hitched at the JOP and then have a big PPD/At home reception don't bother me anymore. If you want to put on a big ass, miserably hot dress and pay out the ass for a catered meal and open bar after the fact, you go girl. 

My UO: I would have killed to have a courthouse wedding, full stop (family stuff prevented me from having a courthouse ceremony). I'm not a "wedding" girl. 

Ditto.

ChevyLikeTheVehicle

kelley72 said:

@hobbesgal you are right, the bride is entitled to wear whatever she chooses; but I personally think so many other colors are prettier/more flattering but generally wearing white is a symbol of innocence and sexual purity.  For me neither were true for my 1st wedding either so there is that.

That's your opinion. In some cultures white represent openness and truth. I didn't get a wedding. I will be wearing the whitest dress that ever was white when we do a ceremony.

 Edited to add; How many brides would be wearing white if a white dress was restricted to sexual purity? Are we talking penetrative, oral, making out?

What actions will defile you from being eligible for a white dress?

bfonz619

MeatandBandP said:

DarcyHermione said:

Joy2611 said:

We started strong with food unpopular opinions!

Bring on the leggings as pants!

Someone in my office is legit wearing tights (I call them tights because they are see through) and a sweater that goes about 3 inches past her crotch. Can't wait for this conversation. 

I gave up leggings after discovering pointe pants and I will never go back!

piedpiper07

wineandwalter said:

I work on a college campus and i think leggings are like The Emperor's New Clothes. SOOO many girls have dark leggings on and as soon as they walk into the sun you can see right through them. The construction workers love it.

***anticipated mobile quote box fail*** UO: I hate when construction workers are stereotyped like this. My H is a construction worker and has a lot of big jobs on college campuses. I can't say he's never looked (he started with the company when he was 18) but he's full of class and respect.

I think this is fair! In movies they really play it up but I don't think I've ever been actually catcalled by a construction worker in real life. Inappropriate comments/suggestions from academics and scientists I work with - those I have had a lot more of. Totally unfair to stereotype certain professions IMO.

ETA: not saying it doesn't happen with construction workers ever, more that I think it happens across the board with some men in general regardless of profession.

kelley72

@ToryKate  my opinion is that 2nd time baby shower's are not, automatically, gift grabby.  I'm ok with you not feeling the same.  I think showers/gifts  for the mom to be/bride to be, etc are given to honor the recipient  and people give gifts hopefully because they want to not out of obligation. 

 I have been given gifts out of the blue, for no particular reason except the person wanted to do something for me now that is a loving gesture no matter the circumstances.  I have also gone to and had others come to parties and given no gifts and nothing ill was ever felt on my part. 

 I choose to agree to disagree with those that harbor such angst over 2nd. showers, etc..  Its been discussed several times and I'm ok with those that disagree with me without going into ever single  particular checklist item that makes it acceptable (years apart, ?what amount of time frame I guess about 5 years, seems dependent on individual ideas, 2nd marriages/1st child for one of the parents, etc)

Ant&Al2825

Hugs @DovahFel‌ not competing in the pain Olympics by any means but that's how im feeling now. I getting CH's then losing them, then getting another insanely positive OPK.

mandy522

hobbesgal said:

UO: I want Halloween to be over so I can decorate for Christmas the day after.

But what about Thanksgiving? What did Thanksgiving ever do to you?

My UO: Other than the music, I could live without Christmas. Thanksgiving is the best holiday of the year.

oxfordstreet

mandy522 said:

hobbesgal said:

UO: I want Halloween to be over so I can decorate for Christmas the day after.

But what about Thanksgiving? What did Thanksgiving ever do to you?

My UO: Other than the music, I could live without Christmas. Thanksgiving is the best holiday of the year.

Legit question: do people decorate for Thanksgiving? I have seen general fall decor, and I am sure there are Thanksgiving specific items out there. But I don't know anyone who decorates their home for Thanksgiving the way they do for Halloween or Christmas. However I know the holiday is much bigger in the U.S, so I am wondering if that's a thing?

Helenahhandbasket

Joy2611 said:

kelley72 said:

The significance of white and the gown only being worn once  was also a symbol of wealth just as @Joy2611 stated.  Those are from the Victorian age, I believe the last 300 years have also contributed to the idea that white=purity.

No one had worn a white wedding gown before Queen Victoria who married Prince Albert in 1840 (174 years ago).  Before that, women simply wore their best dress and no color was favored more than another.

I'm not trying to mince words here, but this whole sexual purity thing was something that was assume far later than when the "trend" started.  White symbolizes opulence in a wedding dress.  If you want to add purity and sexual innocence, then that's on you.  Own your unpopular opinion, but realize that it's inherently flawed. 

I was actually going to say/ type this!

I believe that it's actually the veil that is supposed to symbolize purity/ virginity.

<-----------did not wear a veil

 

Lottie&Paul

@LDW176‌ My MIL has a turkey shaped dish that she puts out on Thanksgiving, and my mom only uses her turkey platter on Thanksgiving (the only time she ever roasts a whole turkey), but I think you're pretty much right that general fall decor is more prevalent than specific Thanksgiving things.

mandy522

@ldw176 I guess I think of fall / Thanksgiving decor being generally the same thing. Although my mom and MIL both have a ton of turkey and cornucopia related decor as well, which seems pretty specific to Thanksgiving. My family could be weird.

nandaboob06

kelley72 said:

but generally wearing white is a symbol of innocence and sexual purity.

If that were the case mine should've been black.

AshK2012

My UO: aside from my husband and sometimes my parents, I hate getting gifts. I mean, I'm an adult, I have specific tastes for things, and I can afford my own stuff. I mostly hate that the more formal family members (**cough cough** DHs side...), will call me and bitch about it to my MIL if I don't send back a formal thank you note. Ugh...stop buying me stuff and giving me homework! I don't need another damn Lenox bowl!
Or I'm just ungrateful. Whatever.

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tlc35

DaisyCat11 said:

I loved everything about my wedding. The planning, the dress, the music, the drinks, I even loved doing the seating chart. I'd get married again in a heartbeat. I've actually toyed with the idea of getting in to wedding planning, I loved it that much.

I really loved my wedding, too. I also enjoyed planning it but I have no desire to plan anyone else's wedding.

teenyb43

I love food. Some I hate. But I think the thing that bugs me the most is when people where black and brown together. Black pants brown shirt...yuck! And I don't know why it bugs me. By BFF DH does it sometimes knowing I hate it lol I'm a weirdo...

Oh and I don't like pears...it's like eating an apple injected with sand

oxfordstreet

teenyb43 said:

I love food. Some I hate. But I think the thing that bugs me the most is when people where black and brown together. Black pants brown shirt...yuck! And I don't know why it bugs me. By BFF DH does it sometimes knowing I hate it lol I'm a weirdo... Oh and I don't like pears...it's like eating an apple injected with sand

Bolded. Not unpopular. Waiting for the day someone says they hate all food.

icaughtfire

LDW176 said:

teenyb43 said:

I love food. Some I hate. But I think the thing that bugs me the most is when people where black and brown together. Black pants brown shirt...yuck! And I don't know why it bugs me. By BFF DH does it sometimes knowing I hate it lol I'm a weirdo...

Oh and I don't like pears...it's like eating an apple injected with sand

Bolded. Not unpopular. Waiting for the day someone says they hate all food.


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berninge1

I wear leggings around the house. I won't go out in public with them because I have a huge ass. When I buy them or yoga pants, I buy a size bigger than I need so they aren't see through.

I wear surgical scrubs at work. So I rarely get dressed. Therefore, I have a few pairs.

I also hate pork. The color kind of looks like chicken, but has the texture of steak. I can't handle it. It's too much to deal with.

abcdefghijk12345678

I hate fireworks.

sister13

My Popular UO for today is: Seriously, enough with the Tuesday comments!

sister13

Uh, so I was mad about the leggings being brought up again, but seriously, who has recommendations for some good leggings?  I had a pair that I loved from Jockey, but now they are getting worn out.  They were great for workout or for casual wear and I don't see those available on their website.  

Any good recommendations?  I had some from Old Navy but they were not as good as the Jockey. 

sister13

I like saying Jockey.

Jags8

cstuart07 said:

UO: I don't like large earrings. Big hoops etc.... not for me. They get caught in my hair, or pull on my ear lobes, or hit my shoulders. 

In high school, we used to say (concerning hoops) "The bigger the O, the bigger the hoe." I don't know where that came from, but that's all I can think now when I see hoops.

virginiaorjohn

sister13 said:

Uh, so I was mad about the leggings being brought up again, but seriously, who has recommendations for some good leggings?  I had a pair that I loved from Jockey, but now they are getting worn out.  They were great for workout or for casual wear and I don't see those available on their website.  

Any good recommendations?  I had some from Old Navy but they were not as good as the Jockey. 

I like the Hue brand from Macy's. They're maybe $30, but they last for years, aren't see-through, and have great belly support for those of us who are not a size 4.

ToryKate

sister13 said: Uh, so I was mad about the leggings being brought up again, but seriously, who has recommendations for some good leggings?  I had a pair that I loved from Jockey, but now they are getting worn out.  They were great for workout or for casual wear and I don't see those available on their website.  
Any good recommendations?  I had some from Old Navy but they were not as good as the Jockey.  __________________________________________________________________
If you are a size 0/2/4 Target kids leggings are amazing!! The size 14/16 is basically a 2/4, and they are often only $5!!!! Some are in weird little kid patterns that look like pajamas, but they have tons of solid colors too. 

*Edited for quote box fail. 

garnetandgoldgrace

LDW176 said:

Like second baby showers, I find second weddings to be an etiquette grey zone. Especially if they are a) full blown big events, b) within 5 years of your first wedding, and c) accompanied by a gift registry. Did the $200 blender I give you in 2011 already break?

THIS.

SOOOOoooo much this.

icaughtfire

I've never owned or worn leggings. This body wasn't made for leggings.

garnetandgoldgrace

I hate every type of Ale House. 

Miller's Ale House is gross.

I am sorry but their food sucks.

I know people go for the beer deals but I can't get past their food. 

Also.

The two candidates for the FL Gov. Election suck balls.

I want the libertarian to win but he wasn't allowed to debate. That's such bullshit.

Florida is such a fucking stupid state. And I have lived here my whole life. dsjfiudshf;jkhfds

mammamiasopapilla

My UO is that I don't like when food or drinks are advertised with animals (cats and dogs). I love animals, but just don't get why people feel the need to put them in food commercials. I just saw Taylor swift's new diet coke commercial and it made me think of my opinion on the matter.

mandy522

kemcc13 said:

 My UO - Pajamas should not be worn outside the house. I don't need to see you in your sleeping clothes when I'm out and about. Put on leggings or yoga pants!

This is weird to me. Is it the style of clothing that bothers you or that I slept in it? Because I mostly sleep in leggings / yoga pants / t-shirts, so in that case you seem to be OK with seeing me in my sleeping clothes when I'm out and about? I'm confused.

abcdefghijk12345678

wineandwalter said:

All this talk of weddings just makes me want cake.

mandy522

LindsRockies said:

Hospital mesh panties are the DEVIL.

I know lots of people love them, but no.  Just no.

Who are these people???

oxfordstreet

mandy522 said:

kemcc13 said:

 My UO - Pajamas should not be worn outside the house. I don't need to see you in your sleeping clothes when I'm out and about. Put on leggings or yoga pants!

This is weird to me. Is it the style of clothing that bothers you or that I slept in it? Because I mostly sleep in leggings / yoga pants / t-shirts, so in that case you seem to be OK with seeing me in my sleeping clothes when I'm out and about? I'm confused.

Interesting distinction. I have zero problem with PJs out of the house, but if I wear pjs overnight AND during the following day there is a bit of an ick factor and I usually feel compelled to change, especially if I leave the house.

mrskait13

PSL are over rated. I think they taste super bitter and would rather have just a normal coffee.

virginiaorjohn

kemcc13 said:

My UO - Pajamas should not be worn outside the house. I don't need to see you in your sleeping clothes when I'm out and about. Put on leggings or yoga pants!

This is the reason I sleep in yoga pants and leggings. *whispers* you'll never know...

mrskait13

LindsRockies said:

mrskait13 said:

PSL are over rated. I think they taste super bitter and would rather have just a normal coffee.

If your PSL's taste burned, it's time to complain.  That barista doesn't know their shit.

(Coming from a former SBUX barista)

I always get 1 every year and I swear they taste bitter. To be fair, I am not a HUGE pumpkin fan.

Except for pumpkin pie. I will eat that all day 'er day!

abcdefghijk12345678

mrskait13 said:

LindsRockies said:

mrskait13 said:

PSL are over rated. I think they taste super bitter and would rather have just a normal coffee.

If your PSL's taste burned, it's time to complain.  That barista doesn't know their shit.

(Coming from a former SBUX barista)

I always get 1 every year and I swear they taste bitter. To be fair, I am not a HUGE pumpkin fan.

Except for pumpkin pie. I will eat that all day 'er day!

I love almost everything pumpkin, but PSLs are too sweet for my taste. Every fall when they come out, I have to remind myself that I do not like them so that I won't waste my money on a cup full of disappointment.

oxfordstreet

emilie818 said:

My UO is a tough one today.  I think Santa Claus is a crock of shit and always have, even since I was a kid.  Who wants a creepy dude coming into your house at night?  And from the parents' perspective, who wants some imaginary guy getting all the credit for the gifts that you bought?

DH and I are both total heathens and he was raised Jewish so I'm pretty sure our future kids won't have Santa Claus.  I feel guilty and conflicted about this at least once a month even though I can't stand that jolly old motherfucker.

 

I understand this, but more from a perspective of wanting to emphasize the religious parts of Christmas. I expressed this to DH once. It resulted in one of the more ridiculous arguments we've ever had.