Unpopular Opinion 5/25

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peachy13

Maternity shoots.... just, no. 

ChelK3

@peachy13 agreed! Although somehow I don't have a single picture from when I was pregnant with my first (probably because I gained 50 pounds and ran whenever a camera came around). My SO always talks about how great I looked pregnant though and I hope to at least have something to look back on this time. Nothing professional. 

MJDsquared

@peachy13 This was a UO when I was on TTGP! I can totally see the appeal of them to some people, but that's not me. Mostly because I'm extremely frugal so if I'm going to pay for a photo shoot I'm gonna want it to be of the baby after it's born. Also, I go back and forth on newborn photos. I feel like newborns all kind of look like aliens, but of course when it's your own it's the most beautiful alien in the world (not from experience)...so maybe I'll want newborn photos to remember how tiny it was in the beginning? I don't know.

breezybee

I hate cheesy maternity shoots. The mom in the woods or something, all whimsical in a belly showing, flowy dress. Barf. Or worse, on a bed in black and white. Blah. 

My UO is that I realllllly hate Disney gear. Like the airbrushed princess dresses and tshirts. I know this is an UO - I know many people love them. I am not one of those people. Sorry. 
But I do love Disney movies, so there. 

ChelK3

This should be fun.. My unpopular opinion is I think marriage is stupid and I'll never do it. I'm not religious and I don't think I should have to legally bind myself to someone to make my relationship valid, so I see no point. I also hate parties, hate spending money on useless shit like decorations and flowers, I only have one female friend, and I will never do something that involves both sides of our families again. The first and only time they have been in the same room together was when our first LO was born and it was horrible. We've been together for over 7 years, have 1 child and working on number 2. We are currently buying a house together. I think someday I'll probably go and get my last name legally changed just so we all have the same last name. People question why we aren't married all the time, but I just don't care. It's not going to happen. 

MJDsquared

I think In 'n Out is overrated. I'm from the northwest, and the first time I had it was a few years ago the first time I went to DH's parents' (in the Bay Area). The burgers are good but I was underwhelmed (I was expecting it to be the best burger ever or something because of all the hype) and I hate their fries.

breezybee

@MJDsquared

Did you get them Animal Style????  Omg. I can't. I just can't. 
I think I'm going there for lunch now. 

MJDsquared

@breezybee I've tried them that way, yes. That's what DH always orders. Every time I've had them they've just been super dry, like they're way overcooked. At least they're crispy. I hate Five Guys fries because they're mushy, and I don't believe all the stuff they have posted all over their restaurants like, "best fries award winner from x, y, z magazine/newspaper!"

Burgerville is my jam.

breezybee

@mjdsquared Yeah, they're definitely different - like they have no artificial taste. I'll concede that they COULD be perceived as an acquired taste
I haven't tried 5 guys. OR Burgerville!  Omg, do you have Dick's by you?  You're in Oregon right?  Or is it Washington?  Ugh, when I lived in Seattle, the Dicks Deluxe was my MFING JAM!

Jellybelly119

@ChelK3 I can totally see your perspective. The only reasons I can think of as arguments are purely legal. You can solve most those issues with wills, health care directives, and jumping through a lot of other hoops to ensure you and your children are protected if anything unexpected were to occur. 

tamaraaaa

I love In and Out but the fries really do suck.  

MJDsquared

@breezybee We used to live in Seattle and I really liked Dick's! We're in the Portland area now, so we don't have it here. I just read this list of the best burgers in America and the number one was at this dive bar in Portland and the picture looked amazing and I'm desperate for it! Lol. We're trying to not spend money/eat healthier so we're not eating out much (and no fast food), but in two weeks we're going to see DH's parents and he's allowing In N Out, so I'm super excited for the burger then! I don't dislike their burgers by any means, I just thought angels would sing when I bit into it and that didn't happen lol.

vvitchhazel

My UO is that I think the Ticker Change threads are stupid. I still post on mine, but I just don't see the point. I think they clog the board up way more than the one off posts because there's a new one every single day. 

acgonzalez22

I'm a lover of Maternity shoots! We did an awesome beach session and will do the same with this one with DS in them.

My UO is that I dislike Fixer Upper. I think he is sooooo annoying and corny, she's okay.

MJDsquared

@tamaraaaa I'm glad someone agrees! I think it's awesome they use fresh ingredients and stuff but idk, I just can't with the fries.
@acgonzalez22 Fixer Upper is not my first choice. I'll watch it if nothing else is on. But I also don't get the hype. Everyone is obsessed with them and then read the book they came out with and loves them more and I'm like, "Okay?"

Also, I'm not super into the Royal Family and don't get the obsession/fascination. (I'm just full of UOs today, guys. Normally I struggle to think of any!)

anewadventure

vvitchhazel said:

My UO is that I think the Ticker Change threads are stupid. I still post on mine, but I just don't see the point. I think they clog the board up way more than the one off posts because there's a new one every single day. 

see, i like the ticker change threads because you get to know a smaller subgroup of people. often many of these gals won't participate as much in the other threads. 

or, for example, i'm not AMA, MoM, plus-sized, FTM...all those active threads are not "for me." if you happen to participate in a lot of those i can see where you find it to just be SO many checkins. 

ironically, my monday ticker change wasn't posted this week, nor the STM+, not a high risk. i didn't notice til after, but also, i'm lazy. 

kaylawing

@breezybee we visit Seattle often and get Dicks every time!  Yum.  I've never been to In and Out though, so I can't really compare.

@MJDsquared I'm with you on the royal family stuff.  I have some friends who are really obsessed and I just don't get it.

I can't think of my own UO today.  My students are taking up all of my brain power at the moment.  

peachy13

@MJDsquared haha omg! I'm from New England and people act like In and Out is the only place in the country to have a good burger. The fries totally sucked. The burgers were good, but I've had similar quality at Shake Shack.

NME44

You guys. Phew!

okay, I'm cool with maternity shoots; have never done one, night this time bc I love being pregnant and I wouldn't mind a shoot to remember that, with my two little cuties.

i like being married, but I don't really have an opinion on if others should do it. 

I also dont like In n Out, nor do I recall 5 Guys being anything special. But Whataburger, now that's just yum!

TigerCakes

@acgonzalez22 I like maternity shoots too! Also did one on the beach with my first and I can't wait to do one with this pregnancy.  I'm so excited to be able to incorporate DS into the pictures too.

peachy13

I have another one for today -- bridesmaid proposals. I personally didn't do this/none of my friends do, and even though sometimes they seem cute (when small and simple), they also seem really show-offy and unnecessary. Most are just plain over the top. For example, I just logged onto FB and saw an album posted by a bride-to-be who tagged one of my friends in like, 20 pictures. The bride-to-be had a whole party to propose to her bridesmaids, and included monogrammed champagne bottle labels, "bridesmaid" champagne flutes, and little bags for each bridesmaid with what looked like a bunch of monogrammed shit inside plus elegant cards with what I'm sure was very long and thoughtful notes inside. I mean... is this necessary? It's totally all for social media. I always wonder about the one person in the group who may not even want to be in the wedding and basically has to say yes because of all this.

speach13

This is an opinion (I hope it's popular), but it drives me crazy when people say "just a nurse". 

My SO and I aren't legally married but I refer to him as my husband. I wear an engagement ring and wedding band. If we ever actually do get married it will be low key and more like a court house deal. 

vvitchhazel

I have never eaten at any of these burger places you guys are talking about! I'm seriously going to miss the craft burger place in town though. 

peachy13

@speach13 ew that's so rude, to be honest I've never heard anyone say that before! I work in a major hospital and when I say that, the number 1 follow up question is "are you a nurse?" and i'm usually like "yeah i wish!" that job is tough man, but so rewarding. 

MJDsquared

@peachy13 I gave my bridesmaids gift bags with mini bottles of alcohol and cards I ordered off Etsy that looked all old-timey floral/classic on the front and inside said, "Will you be my bridesmaid? There will be alcohol." I loved those cards lol. It was super fun! And for my maids of honor I got them wooden boxes with their name on them and put crap in them, but the boxes were like $15 on Etsy. I loved doing it. But a whole party and all that? No thank you. And I didn't post anything on social media.

txmomma16

@speach13 I don't think there is such a thing as "just" a nurse. Nurses are amazing. I'm not one, but I have major respect for those that are. 

@peachy13 I think bridesmaids proposals can be cute, but there are definitely those that over do it. When I got married, I sent my sister and my BF a small box with a tiny bottle of champagne, a champagne glass, and a little card that asked them to by my Bridesmaid/MOH. Both of them live out of state, or I would have just asked them in person over food, but thought that a phone call could be improved by liquor. 

I forget who started the rest.. but. 
I'm into maternity shoots that are low key. Not the big belly in a flowing dress standing on a hill stuff, but just some cute pictures to remember the time. I think the cutest ones I've seen recently were done in a friend's backyard. 

I enjoy the legal benefits of being married, i.e. insurance, medical rights, etc, but I don't judge other's. I also don't think a marriage has to include a large wedding, or a big hoopla, but again, to each their own.

In N Out is blah. I've only been a few times, and I have never been truly impressed, animal style or not. 

Also not into Fixer Upper. I can binge watch some HGTV with the best of them, but Fixer Upper is just not something I feel I have to have. 

peachy13

@MJDsquared nothing wrong with that! The social media part is what really bothers me.. I actually wish I did something cute - even just give them a card or something. 

AMCsquared

@acgonzalez22 yesss to everything u said.

Never have I ever had an in and out burger. Or seen this establishment.

And on the marriage issue- for me, being legally married is so different from when we weren't. 

whiska

@peachy13 totally agree it's just for the pic shares.  I've never seen this in my circle.  Personally, I would be like -- that money could go toward those extra roses we had to cut from the flower budget, or spa days on the honeymoon, or the more detailed sugar work on the cake...

disneyfan0511

@peachy13 I'm a maternity and newborn photographer - so I love maternity shoots. However, I have never been the subject of one (maybe a FFC instead?) But for the mom's that do them, I treat them like a day of pampering - they get their hair and make-up done, get all dressed up - overall it's a nice experience with some memories from being pregnant. Definitely not for everyone, so I can see why some people don't like them.

@breezybee like ALL Disney gear - or just the tacky stuff? Obviously I might like Disney, but I actually HATE character shirts. I swore I would never let my kids wear them, but they do. Ugh. I do love the Mickey/Minnie ears though, can't lie. And I might have a pair of Mickey Keds I wear when we visit the MK. 

You guys - did anyone watch that HORRIBLE Dirty Dancing remake last night? I hope it's not an UO but that was a true tragedy. And not the fun kind where you can make fun of it while watching, like actually terrible. Terrible!!!

brittyclem

@disneyfan0511 I didn't watch it last night but they talked about it on Hoda and Kathie Lee this morning and said the two main characters had as much chemistry as baked potatoes which gave me a chuckle. The replays look less than interesting. 

I hate maternity photos or newborn photos where people are partially naked. Clutching a newborn does not replace your top. A flowy piece of cloth is not a dress. Why do people do this? I always chalked it up to some weird hormonal/psychological thing that happened when you're pregnant or new parents. I guess now I wait....

breezybee

@disneyfan0511 haha. I'm specifically talking about the really loud, sparkly Disney stuff with airbrushed characters and glitter on the front. On pjs or something.  For children. 
Mickey and Minnie ears are totally cute always. 
@brittyclem OMG yes. Half naked newborn family photos are just a big fat NO. 

disneyfan0511

@brittyclem Words can't describe how awful it was. I turned it off about an hour in - an hour I will never get back - and turned on the original to cleanse myself from that nonsense. The casting was SO off - could not have been worse. Truthfully.  Also half naked newborn family pictures - big fat no. Will definitely end up on awkward family photos as some point in the future.

@breezybee 1,000% in agreement on that stuff. So not OK.

speach13

Mobile won't let me tag right now but I actually had someone say "I can't believe so and so is just a nurse, she's so smart she should be a doctor"... I was like ohhhh hell let me educate you here for a minute. 

cait5413

I'm fine with mat shoots, though I agree--not naked. One of my best friends is a photographer, so she took maybe 5 pics of me/DH & I when I was preggers with DD and I'm happy to have them, but it wasn't a big deal. I don't get belly casts. What do you even do with that?

@ChelK3 sounds more like you think weddings are stupid. Weddings and marriage are not the same thing. 

I love Fixer Upper! It is my fave HGTV show, though I am also loving Home Again (we live in MS now, so I like that it's set in our state!). 

eazybreezy225

@cait5413 haven't you heard? ?? Belly casts are the best part of pregnancy!  I usually have about 30 of them made up and I give them as party favors at all my baby showers!  I also have a cast made of the placenta before I eat it, so ill always remember what it looked like. 


Barf... did I go too far? I feel like I may have gone too far.

MJDsquared

@cait5413 @eazybreezy225 I was lurking November recently and they were asking what people do with belly casts. Someone found the most cringe-worthy ones on Google and posted pictures. One had a butterfly painted on the belly and a ribbon tied under the boobs and they had it on the wall holding a bouquet of flowers. One was painted to look like a ninja turtle? I was like, who are the people who do these things?!

Marley629

Eh I find a lot of maternity shoots corny but there are some that I love, mostly with the siblings involved. We do family pictures every September so I prob will have a couple "maternity" pics taken with DS ...mostly because I'll be 19-29 weeks pregnant so it will be hard to avoid lol 

i have never had in and out or shake shack; I do love 5 guys though! 

GraysonsMama

I don't like In n Out, Five Guys is good but my all-time favorite is Steak N Shake! 

My uo is that I don't like Indian food which seems to be all the rage. I really tried to like it but I can't. Give me some Thai!

kater622

I want a cheeseburger!!