UO Thursday?

New_MrsP · March 2011

MotuCat:

Oh, and my UO: I think political correctness has gone way overboard nowadays. I understand there are certain things that are socially unacceptable but I swear it feels like you can't walk out your front door without someone getting offended. Whatever happened to plain old common sense?

That offends me, you know?

ITA. Once, I referred to my (now deceased) brother as being autistic and the person replied "you mean he's a person with autism" in a very condescending tone.

HisSunshine1220 · March 2011

rah1218:
J+MS:
Tink0910:

What always surprised me is the amount of people that seemed to think she was some sort of "God" for lack of a better word. And these people would post a thread pointing her to it so she could make some sort of comment like what she has to say really means anything?!

I honestly think people would suck up to her so that she wouldn't flame them. She is a real biitch and could say some pretty rotten things and I think that made people try to get on her good side.

ITA with this. I also feel like she would really talk down to people just because she thought she had a right to because of all she went through. Don't get me wrong - what she went through sucks. But I do feel like she would automatically jump on people without knowing the full background of what someone else went through or by relying on 2nd and 3rd hand gossip. There are a ton of women on here that have gone through just as much (and some maybe more) but don't hold it over people or bring it up a lot.

Not trying to jump on the bandwagon here, but what got to me the most was the uppity attitude.

KaramelSutra · March 2011

zeadfly:
~BINI~:
Ok.
My train derailed... here's another.
I am ALL for making interweb friends. I met my husband on Halo2. I made good friends on that game. I hope to make some friends outa this group.
With that. I will NOT try overly hard (as A LOT of people on here do) to jump on bandwagons, kiss a$$, and generally suck at being an individual.
We all have an innate drive to be liked. Popular even. Not a one of you can deny it. But when I come on here and post? I post what's relevant to me, not necessarily what's going to get the regs in on my threads. My feelings do not get hurt when certain people do not respond.
It's like... a stupid bump popularity contest. And WTF do I care? Cuz I don't. And my UO is people who do care? Need to be more individual. :-p

I do have to say. I get all squishy when I get told ppl have bump crushes on me :-p makes me all warm and fuzzy
Merow! (;

purrrrrrrr

MJHershey · March 2011

MotuCat:
Oh, and my UO: I think political correctness has gone way overboard nowadays. I understand there are certain things that are socially unacceptable but I swear it feels like you can't walk out your front door without someone getting offended. Whatever happened to plain old common sense?

That offends me, you know?

No kidding!!

It's the same problem with everyone getting prizes and everyone winning- kids aren't taught that you will lose sometimes and that it sucks but you'll live.

And common sense went out the window when you could win a multi-million dollar lawsuit for spilling coffee on yourself and being angry it was hot.

Mt2G1012 · March 2011

~BINI~:
Ok.
My train derailed... here's another.
I am ALL for making interweb friends. I met my husband on Halo2. I made good friends on that game. I hope to make some friends outa this group.
With that. I will NOT try overly hard (as A LOT of people on here do) to jump on bandwagons, kiss a$$, and generally suck at being an individual.
We all have an innate drive to be liked. Popular even. Not a one of you can deny it. But when I come on here and post? I post what's relevant to me, not necessarily what's going to get the regs in on my threads. My feelings do not get hurt when certain people do not respond.
It's like... a stupid bump popularity contest. And WTF do I care? Cuz I don't. And my UO is people who do care? Need to be more individual. :-p

I do have to say. I get all squishy when I get told ppl have bump crushes on me :-p makes me all warm and fuzzy

Couldn't agree more. I guess this thread really isn't that unpopular because I agree with almost everyone! Sp my own UO, I do not think it will damage your child if they "watch" tv 15 min a day. I have to do something to keep her occupied after I leave for work so DH can get ready. It is the only time and only 3 days a week and we interact with her all of the rest of the time she is awake. I felt guilty for a while, but I realized how ridiculous that was. Don't use it as a constant babysitter and it is ok.

J+MS · March 2011

JBrianne:
I don't think this should turn into an LCB bash thread though. We can all agree that we are happier right now but us talking smack here is no better than what she did that everyone hated, you knowz?

I agree. Over and out.

MJHershey · March 2011

J+MS:
MJLab78:
Right I think she is a great person and said something in the heat of anger. If you still are in touch with her, pass along good wishes?

I will.

Grassy-a$$, senora.

HisSunshine1220 · March 2011

Ok, to change the subject I have another one.

I HATE Kobe Bryant. With a fiery passion. Like, would punch him if I ever saw him.

argonne · March 2011

J+MS:
JBrianne:

Tink0910:
I have no beef at all with LCB. I have never gotten flamed or anything (and really wouldnt care if she did) but I have to say it is kinda nice that she has not been around. I get a little tired of the "calling out" drama all the time.

I've been waiting for someone to say this. The board has been so nice and drama free lately. I kind of love it.

I was waiting for someone else besides me to say it because everyone would expect it from me.
LCB is/was drama and I hope every one sees that now.

ITA. I never had an issue with her and I mostly agreed with her on a lot of topics.

What drove me crazy about her is that she used every possible avenue to infer how much money her family makes. When there was a thread about strollers it was always about her UppaBaby Vista and how it was expensive and most people would buy one if they could afford it. We could afford the Uppa just fine, but I think they are butt fvcking ugly so that's why we didn't get one.

I can probably find about 300 other threads with the same theme. She just assumes that everyone on here makes a pittance compared to her. I can say, most assuredly, that is very much not the case with DH and I (haha...I guess that's my inference to our money).

Then, she goes on like she's the one with all the class. I'm sorry, classy people don't brag about their money nor do they start drama for the sake of starting drama.

Tink0910 · March 2011

J+MS:
JBrianne:

I don't think this should turn into an LCB bash thread though. We can all agree that we are happier right now but us talking smack here is no better than what she did that everyone hated, you knowz?

I agree. Over and out.

mak011980 · March 2011

MJLab78:
MotuCat:

No kidding!! It's the same problem with everyone getting prizes and everyone winning- kids aren't taught that you will lose sometimes and that it sucks but you'll live.

And common sense went out the window when you could win a multi-million dollar lawsuit for spilling coffee on yourself and being angry it was hot.

ITA- and this may be my UO- but I think that people are waaaaaay to sue happy these days. As soon as something bad happens, I dont feel like the first statement should be "I'm gonna sue ..."

detokiet · March 2011

MJLab78:

No kidding!!
It's the same problem with everyone getting prizes and everyone winning- kids aren't taught that you will lose sometimes and that it sucks but you'll live.
And common sense went out the window when you could win a multi-million dollar lawsuit for spilling coffee on yourself and being angry it was hot.

ITA. People are way too sue-happy these days.

Tink0910 · March 2011

mbenit4:

My UO:

Leashes: I don't care how cute, how soft, how cuddly, I don't like leashes on kids. I don't care if other people use them, I won't. When I see them, I admit it, I might side eye or eye roll.

I don't like the Buster Brown haircut on boys. Not sure if that is the correct name for it but the one that looks like a bowl around the head. It is too girly to me.

Crocs don't match everything. I do try to match my purple ones with an LSU shirt, LOL.

I don't like men in sandals. It is just weird to me.

I don't like when people start opinion threads and get all pissed off about someone's opinion.

Exactly!

izzourclue · March 2011

New_MrsP:
MotuCat:

Oh, and my UO: I think political correctness has gone way overboard nowadays. I understand there are certain things that are socially unacceptable but I swear it feels like you can't walk out your front door without someone getting offended. Whatever happened to plain old common sense?

That offends me, you know?

ITA. Once, I referred to my (now deceased) brother as being autistic and the person replied "you mean he's a person with autism" in a very condescending tone.

Wait "autistic" is a negative term now? I can't effing keep up anymore.

beccs98 · March 2011

~BINI~:

I have always WANTED to get flamed by LCB... srsly. COME BACK!

I would actually love to see you two duke it out (What, I like a good argument! Especially when both sides are strong enough to not back down.)

ETA: strong isn't the right word. You know what I mean right? I'm tired.

JBrianne · March 2011

izzourclue:
Wait "autistic" is a negative term now? I can't effing keep up anymore.

Probably because it's considered a label and you're defining them by their disability rather than saying they are a person that is afflicted by x problem.

Agreed that people need to get over that shiit.

MJHershey · March 2011

mbenit4:
I don't like the Buster Brown haircut on boys. Not sure if that is the correct name for it but the one that looks like a bowl around the head. It is too girly to me.

Side-note: I wore this hairstyle pretty much until I was 6 years old, and that is what we called it too. LOL.

New_MrsP · March 2011

izzourclue:
New_MrsP:
MotuCat:

Oh, and my UO: I think political correctness has gone way overboard nowadays. I understand there are certain things that are socially unacceptable but I swear it feels like you can't walk out your front door without someone getting offended. Whatever happened to plain old common sense?

That offends me, you know?

ITA. Once, I referred to my (now deceased) brother as being autistic and the person replied "you mean he's a person with autism" in a very condescending tone.
Wait "autistic" is a negative term now? I can't effing keep up anymore.

Yes, because (as I was told) it emphasizes the disorder rather than the person. But common sense should have told her that I wasn't putting down my own brother.

MJHershey · March 2011

izzourclue:
Wait "autistic" is a negative term now? I can't effing keep up anymore.

A lot of terms having to do with conditions are rephrased now... "someone with bipolar disorder/autism/dyslexia". I think the thought is to not make the disease as an adjective of the person or something.

I still say the old way anyway....

HisSunshine1220 · March 2011

detokiet:
MJLab78:

No kidding!!

It's the same problem with everyone getting prizes and everyone winning- kids aren't taught that you will lose sometimes and that it sucks but you'll live.

And common sense went out the window when you could win a multi-million dollar lawsuit for spilling coffee on yourself and being angry it was hot.

ITA. People are way too sue-happy these days.

Seriously. Like the guy who broke into someone's house, I think broke his leg or something, and sued. AND WON. Its ridiculous.

MotuCat · March 2011

Tink0910:
I have no beef at all with LCB. I have never gotten flamed or anything (and really wouldnt care if she did) but I have to say it is kinda nice that she has not been around. I get a little tired of the "calling out" drama all the time.

I'm sorry to admit I was very intimidated by her a lot of the time - hence my reluctance to come out of lurkdom.

rdhmama79 · March 2011

MrsFv20:
We are thinking about canceling our cable. I guess this is unpopular because people act horrified when it comes up in conversation, but we seriously never watch it. I just barely manage to keep in the loop with Teen Mom and RHOBH. We could do a lot of stuff for the amount we pay for something we never watch :-)

We haven't had cable since 2004. And we don't get any channels otherwise. If I really want to watch something, I watch it online.

rdhmama79 · March 2011

HisSunshine1220:

I never realized how sad Bambi was until I was older. And you know what other movie is too damn sad? The Land Before Time. Awful.

I'm about to make "The Land Before Time" a whole lot more sad for you. The little girl who did the voice of Ducky was murdered by her father when she was 10 years old. I just learned that yesterday, and it hurt my little heart.

discobush · March 2011

mrschristamiller:
MrsFv20:
We are thinking about canceling our cable. I guess this is unpopular because people act horrified when it comes up in conversation, but we seriously never watch it. I just barely manage to keep in the loop with Teen Mom and RHOBH. We could do a lot of stuff for the amount we pay for something we never watch :-)

We haven't had cable since 2004. And we don't get any channels otherwise. If I really want to watch something, I watch it online.

My H and I don't have cable, either. We didn't even have a TV for the first three years we lived together. Not that we don't love TV -- we do -- just that it was the easiest way to cut back on time-wasting.

discobush · March 2011

write2nicole:
My UO:
I don't like the movie Pretty in Pink. I always felt like Molly Ringwald's character was kind of a brat and not very nice to the people who care so much about her. And I didn't see what was so great about Andrew McCarthy's character, either.
That said, I love Ducky (or is it Duckie?) and I love other John Hughes movies.

I don't like that she takes a great pink dress and turns it into a mid-80s nightmare.

HisSunshine1220 · March 2011

mrschristamiller:
HisSunshine1220:

I never realized how sad Bambi was until I was older. And you know what other movie is too damn sad? The Land Before Time. Awful.

I'm about to make "The Land Before Time" a whole lot more sad for you. The little girl who did the voice of Ducky was murdered by her father when she was 10 years old. I just learned that yesterday, and it hurt my little heart.

That is awful. =( Wait till I tell DH. He is going to be really upset.

Mrs.adambabycakes · March 2011

mrschristamiller:
HisSunshine1220:

I never realized how sad Bambi was until I was older. And you know what other movie is too damn sad? The Land Before Time. Awful.

I'm about to make "The Land Before Time" a whole lot more sad for you. The little girl who did the voice of Ducky was murdered by her father when she was 10 years old. I just learned that yesterday, and it hurt my little heart.

Where did you hear this?

KaramelSutra · March 2011

i have NEVER watched: any star wars... it gets turned off as soon as it crosses the screen. I have never watched James Bond. flame away but i think they're so "cult classic" it takes the classic right out. BARF

write2nicole · March 2011

Paisley4140:
write2nicole:

My UO:

I don't like the movie Pretty in Pink. I always felt like Molly Ringwald's character was kind of a brat and not very nice to the people who care so much about her. And I didn't see what was so great about Andrew McCarthy's character, either.

That said, I love Ducky (or is it Duckie?) and I love other John Hughes movies.

I don't like that she takes a great pink dress and turns it into a mid-80s nightmare.

Yup, I didn't like that, either. Even when I saw the movie in the 80s, I didn't like what she did to the dress.

New_MrsP · March 2011

~BINI~:
i have NEVER watched: any star wars... it gets turned off as soon as it crosses the screen. I have never watched James Bond. flame away but i think they're so "cult classic" it takes the classic right out. BARF

I totally agreed with this, until I watched the originals with DH. Now I think they're pretty good.

Kimee13 · March 2011

- I will never leash my child - I don't care how many "just wait and sees" I hear, I just won't do it.

- I find it selfish for people to have weddings on major holidays - New Years Eve, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Christmas week, etc.

- I don't mind Destination Weddings and only think it's selfish if people get upset if you can't make it. Like others said, typically every wedding is a "destination" for some of your guests, 70% of my guests were out of towners and I appreciated them spending the money/time to come. I love when we are invited to DW's because it gives us an excuse for a vacation and we only really have to go if we want to. As for finances, most people give you a year or more notice, plenty of time to save.

- I really don't like the majority of baby clothes that are on Etsy - it hurts my eyes to scroll down a page.

Mrs.adambabycakes · March 2011

mbenit4:
Mrs.adambabycakes:
mrschristamiller:
HisSunshine1220:

I never realized how sad Bambi was until I was older. And you know what other movie is too damn sad? The Land Before Time. Awful.

I'm about to make "The Land Before Time" a whole lot more sad for you. The little girl who did the voice of Ducky was murdered by her father when she was 10 years old. I just learned that yesterday, and it hurt my little heart.

Where did you hear this?

I just googled it.

Jozsef remained a recluse and threatened to kill his wife and daughter many times. Child Protective Services was called numerous times, but as Maria was reluctant to press any charges, the case was never followed up. Maria rented an apartment for her daughter and herself as a daytime safe haven away from Jozsef. On July 27, 1988, the bodies of Judith and Maria Barsi were discovered by fire fighters responding to a call from a neighbor reporting a fire at the Barsi house.^[1] The date of the murder has never been determined; the police have said that Jozsef could have killed his wife and child on July 25 or July 26.^[1] It is believed that, after realizing that Maria was planning to leave him, Jozsef entered Judith's second-floor bedroom and shot her in the head; he then shot Maria in the same way as she ran down the corridor toward her daughter's room.^[1] He then drenched the bodies in gasoline and set the house on fire before shooting himself in the garage.

Sad I hate hearing stories like this, but I had to ask...

afiyfah · March 2011

2mom74:

Alysonni:
I think that those leash/backpack things for kids are ridiculous. (Check back with me in a year to make sure I still feel this way).

This!!! Are toddlers hard to keep track of at times? Yes. Should you keep an eye on them and be a good parent? Yes. Don't leash them....parent them!!

Yes

They are so unnecessary. I also think leashes are a crutch. If your toddler likes to bolt, you work on changing that behavior. A stroller is also an option.

2mom74 · March 2011

QueenBee320:
2mom74:

Alysonni:
I think that those leash/backpack things for kids are ridiculous. (Check back with me in a year to make sure I still feel this way).
This!!! Are toddlers hard to keep track of at times? Yes. Should you keep an eye on them and be a good parent? Yes. Don't leash them....parent them!!
The fact that I've used a "leash" on my daughter in no way means that I can't/don't parent her. It means that she is an active child and I'm afraid of her out running me in a crowd or bolting into traffic. You don't have to use one but you shouldn't be so judgemental of those who do, you don't know their child or what's best for them.

you're probably right. When DS#1 was a toddler, he had CRAZY energy and ran all around. I had a keep a close eye on him otherwise I would lose him. I guess it would be harder with 2 or more little ones running around. But can you call it sometime else besides a "leash"?

DreadLoc · March 2011

mrschristamiller:
HisSunshine1220:

I never realized how sad Bambi was until I was older. And you know what other movie is too damn sad? The Land Before Time. Awful.
I'm about to make "The Land Before Time" a whole lot more sad for you. The little girl who did the voice of Ducky was murdered by her father when she was 10 years old. I just learned that yesterday, and it hurt my little heart.

DH and I just watched "The Land Before Time" on hulu a few days ago and I was crying like a freakin' wuss. I then wiki'd it becasue I'm a nerd like that and found out about the murder. It happened before the movie was even in theaters.

That's so sad. Makes my heart ache.

afiyfah · March 2011

izzourclue:
rah1218:

QueenBee320:
I used a "leash" on my older daughter. I hate it when people say I won't use one because my kid is not an animal. If you don't want to use one fine, but don't act like I'm treating my kid like a dog because I'm worried about her safety. DD was a bolter and in a crowd there was no way I was taking any chances with her!

I like the way you worded this. I wanted to say something, but couldn't find the right thing to say without sounding snarky. FWIW, my parents used a leash on me when I was little because I was a roamer/bolter. My cousins also had them. My H should've had one because he was constantly getting away from my ILs. I have no problems using one for J if she needs it.

Agreed. Totally plan to leash my DD. She gets a little freedom to move without the risk of bolting into traffic or getting snatched. Plus I don't have to break my back constantly holding her hand. And anyone that thinks they will never lose sight of their faster than they could ever imagine toddler is being a little naive IMO. It only takes turning your back for a split second. As long as you aren't using a choke chain, its fine. I'm also crate training (crib )

That's not true for everyone (it certainly wasn't for me - he's 13 now).

JaimeCH · March 2011

argonne:
J+MS:
JBrianne:

Tink0910:
I have no beef at all with LCB. I have never gotten flamed or anything (and really wouldnt care if she did) but I have to say it is kinda nice that she has not been around. I get a little tired of the "calling out" drama all the time.

I've been waiting for someone to say this. The board has been so nice and drama free lately. I kind of love it.

I was waiting for someone else besides me to say it because everyone would expect it from me.
LCB is/was drama and I hope every one sees that now.

ITA. I never had an issue with her and I mostly agreed with her on a lot of topics.

What drove me crazy about her is that she used every possible avenue to infer how much money her family makes. When there was a thread about strollers it was always about her UppaBaby Vista and how it was expensive and most people would buy one if they could afford it. We could afford the Uppa just fine, but I think they are butt fvcking ugly so that's why we didn't get one.

I can probably find about 300 other threads with the same theme. She just assumes that everyone on here makes a pittance compared to her. I can say, most assuredly, that is very much not the case with DH and I (haha...I guess that's my inference to our money).

Then, she goes on like she's the one with all the class. I'm sorry, classy people don't brag about their money nor do they start drama for the sake of starting drama.

I know this whole "bashing" is over with, but I just wanted to validate your opinion here. I feel the exact same way - agreed with a lot of her views, but annoyed by her better-than-thou attitude (which was acutely noticeable when talking about expensive items and finances).

On to other news... I hate dolphins.

nlionberger · March 2011

mbenit4:
I hate the - "I can't shower because of the baby...", "I can't eat because of the baby..", "I can't leave the house because of the baby" posts. They just drive me crazy. Put the baby down and do what you gotta do.

I totally agree with this. But my kid always seems to have a "moment" when I'm trying to eat. It's like he knows haha

My UO stems from a conversation that the hubby and I had: I think its lame when women get all offended if they catch their husband masturbating. It's perfectly healthy IMO. I would only have a problem with it if my husband would rather spank it than spank me Wink

max1563 · March 2011

I love how everyone complained about the boards being "boring" as in no drama, and then there was one big 'ol explosion recently and now all of a sudden the boards were drama ridden?

I also find it funny how random people are coming out of the woodwork now, knowing LCB isn't on the boards, and saying how she started drama all the time and you are happy she is gone.

LCB, never started drama, she was just brutally honest, and her and I have had knock down drag out fights before, and I will be the first to tell her that her responses are blunt, brutal, and honest, but never has she once just started drama.

As for the autistic thing not being accepted vernacular, I had to LOL at that. Autism is a clinical diagnosis along with PDD, aspergers, ADHD, apraxia, etc..etc...if you want to talk about a derogatory or a not politically correct word, try the word retarded.

ETA: So, a person with autism is considered autistic. Autistic is correct, and that person was an idiot.

KtLMae · March 2011

mbenit4:
I hate the - "I can't shower because of the baby...", "I can't eat because of the baby..", "I can't leave the house because of the baby" posts. They just drive me crazy. Put the baby down and do what you gotta do.

Yes! That "just you wait" always bothered me the most. People complaining about not showering for days etc. If you can leave the baby alone and sleep when the baby sleeps, you can also leave them alone for 10 minutes to shower.

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