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June 2011 Moms
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Unpopular Opinion Thursday
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Thought I'd get us started off today since this is really bothering me!! I actually can't imagine this being entirely "unpopular"..
I think it's ridiculous that all the tragedies and damage from yesterdays tornados/storms are going to get over shadowed by coverage of the "royal wedding". I already know it's going to happen! People lost their lives yesterday and many more lost everything they own. It's a horrible thing that has happened, but it won't get the news coverage because there are two people in another country getting married tomorrow. I'm sick of hearing about this wedding. If they just mentioned it in passing that would be fine...but I think it's ridiculous how much coverage it's getting. I have a feeling I will be listening to my Pandora ALL DAY tomorrow because all the radio and tv will be talking about is the wedding. We need to be talking about the people who have lost everything and what we can do to help. I live in tornado alley and I know how devastating these storms can be. As Americans, we should focus on our fellow Americans in their time of need!
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Complete agree with OP and already the Royal Wedding was on my nerves even before the disaster.
My unpopular opinion is that I couldn't care less when people say 'you're sure you aren't having twins?' or 'you're huge!?'. So what? If they really thought I was overweight they wouldn't say these things - they're just commenting/trying to find something to say about my pregnancy. And I am huge - my belly is funnily big - I'm pregnant!
I don't really get why other pregnant ladies (not just on thebump) but in my circle as well, are so sensitive about this. Being pregnant is the one time where we should feel healthy gaining weight and having a belly.
Mine: 235 years ago Americans gave their lives so we wouldn't have to live with royalty so why in the world are people so caught up in the royal wedding? I could care less about it.
I am on the side of Sinfeld! They are just playing dress up. Yes, you were born into a family who is said to be "royal", what does that even mean anymore? You sit in your pretty little castle and do what?? I don't think it means much to be part of the royal family anymore. ESP when like absoluteremix said, we have areas of devistation in our own country. Sadly news coverage always seems to weigh more heavily on a celebrity relapsing, divorces, and affairs here these days than the deaths of fellow americans. It's a sad world we live in at times.
I totally agree...and make that point every time I see one of those whiny posts. I usually just figure those girls that always complain about that are the type of people who just like to complain in general.
My confession last week or the week before was that I am so over William and Kate. WHO cares?! Show me the dress and I'm good.
I don't think I have a U/O this week. I thought of one last night but forgot it!
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My opinion really will be unpopular, it appears. I am happy to get to watch the royal wedding. Does it really matter that they are royal? No. I still occasionally like watching some other wedding shows (like Say Yes to the Dress, Platinum Weddings, Bridezillas, etc), even though it's been 7.5 years since I got married.
And sometimes it's just nice to escape normal everyday life and watch a "fairy tale" unfold.
i actually have no idea what's going on with the rest of the country and the weather...
guess i should go catch up...
I agree. I DO think they are putting way too much hype into this wedding, however I love weddings and I'm exciting to have something HAPPY to watch for a change.
Maybe it would be more interesting for me if I thought William was just a teensy bit attractive but not so much....lol
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Haha, I'm excited to watch too. I've missed a lot of the pre-hype since I am super busy and I don't think I'm getting up to watch in the middle of the night. But I am dying to see her dress and how everything looks. With the whirlwind my life is, bring on a little fantasy!
But I do hear the OP about lack of coverage on real tragedies. God bless the biased news coverage.
While what's been happening in the US is absolutely tragic, and my thoughts are with everyone who's been hurt, killed or lost a loved on, the Media CANNOT only focus on tragedy all the time. It's bad for the psyche.
And i;d HARDLY say the wedding will overshadow coverage of these horrible storms. Have you seen the home pages of ANY major american news sources?
Thank you! Everytime I say I don't see his appeal I'm looked at like I have a third head. Sorry, don't see it.
Agreed. But his brother is pretty hot. (Even though I feel like a bit of a cougar saying that since he's about 10 years younger than me
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I did say in my post that I do understand that it should be covered, just not the the extent that it has been. I certainly wouldn't want depressing news coverage 24/7. However, I think they have focused on it WAY too much the past few weeks. It's pretty much all they have been talking about. Instead of being the news, it's 3 hours of wedding discussions with a few 10 minutes of news here and there. I also guarantee that tomorrow when I wake up, all GMA will be talking about is the wedding. I think it's pathetic that the reporters are talking about things like how far apart the wine glasses are being set out on the tables and how the royal family is not allowed to play the board game Monopoly. Really? THIS is important information that I need to know???? If I wanted to know that kind of crap, I'd watch Entertainment Tonight. I don't need THAT information on the news.
I feel the exact same way(kinda feel bad for felling it though). It's not like this has never happened before, tornado season hits every year. Yes, it is still very sad that people have lost everything but like pp said, it comes with the territoy.
this is exactly what my UO was going to be. so tired of the whining over this. this is one time in your life when you don't have to suck it in so be proud of that huge belly!
I think it's awesome that Kate is finally tying him down!!! It's been long enough!!!!! I do not however, care to watch the wedding.. All I want to do is see the dress and maybe a few pics of how fabulous it it. I also agree that Prince William is not cute.. he's balding... poor guy.
I do not think the wedding will overshadow the US tragedies. I cannot turn on the tv without seeing all of the tornados and things! I agree with PP that it should'nt be tragedy all the time.. which is why I hate the news. My heart does go out to everyone effected though. That was not at all meant to disregard the devastation.
I don't have an unpopular opinion this week... at least not one that I can think of right now
Sooo....next time California is hit with a devastating wildfire/hurricane/what-not, I should not bother caring about it because I should assume everyone who lives there understands that it comes with the territory and they can just deal with it? I shouldn't care about if there is anything I could do to help? Like send a donation, send a care package, etc etc? I think that's a horrible way to look at it. I don't think there is anywhere on Earth you can live where there is no chance of a natural disaster, otherwise I'm sure we'd all want to live there! So I certainly disagree with your view on that.
Disdain for the Royal Wedding isn't as unpopular as you might think!
I thought I couldn't have cared less to begin with, but after being screamed at yesterday because of it, I really wish it just wasnt being shown.
This woman's cable was out, and the next available technician is for Saturday morning. Well, HEAVEN FORBID, because she had a Royal Wedding party planned, and she'd be SO embarrassed in front of all her friends if her TV is out.
So, I guess my UO is that I hate cable TV, and I don't understand why people FREAK when it's out. I've had customers demand emergency appointments from supervisors when ONE of three tv's in the house is out, because their favourite chair or whatever is in that room. I judge these people terribly.
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agreed. I think the "they deserve it attitude" and lack of compassion is totally ridiculous....I guess that's some people though, living in their happy little bubble. Hopefully they never have to experience a tragedy like this...
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This. I always donate something when I can. Even if it's not much. I would hope that people would be kind enough to do the same if I was in a tragedy. No place in this world is safe to live in. Disaster strikes anywhere.
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Haha you poor thing! When I'm getting ready for work I always have the news on to get the weather for the day (So I know what to wear). I have to listen to 45 minutes of wedding coverage before they get to the weather! Then I get to work and turn on the radio for the day and it's all over the morning talk radio! I think if they hadn't covered it to death already, I might actually give a damn about it.
The thing about a tornando is, under the right conditions, it can pop up anywhere and very quickly. It's always sad when people have to suffer hardship due to a natural disaster. Unfortunately, with climate change, this will probably be happening more and more. We all should care on some level because the potential is there for it to effect everyone.
I'll try to think of my unpopular opinion...
Lukyluvr, you're a bit of an-***. WTF?
Anyways, to whoever is worked up about too much of this, too much of that in the media: turn off the TV and read a book. Voila!
didn't you see I was asking about The Help in my 4 a.m post?
Although the opinions didn't make me want to read it any more. Back to the drawing board...
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I really liked it. I'll have to go back to read what people said.
I really liked The Help I recommend it. I'll have to go back to read what everyone said about it.
I don't think tornadoes are to the South as earthquakes are to the West coast. I've lived in the south for 15 years (minus a couple of years immediately after college), and I can't recall ever having such a huge string of bad thunderstorms spawning tornadoes. There are always bad storms during the Spring, but not many tornadoes. Literally, there have been multiple storms and tornadoes occurring at least once a week down here since the last week of March. We're not "known" for it. This weather is weird and unexpected.
I'm psyched for the royal wedding too. I know it's stupid and pointless, but I'm excited to get up tomorrow morning, make a cup of tea, and check out Kate Middleton's dress and all the pomp.
At the risk of sounding like a heartless ***, I also find that I have a distinct lack of sympathy for the people who willingly live in areas with a high annual rate of natural disasters. I know they can occur anywhere, but there are certain areas with a much higher chance of them. Is it sad when these things happen? Absolutely. But, I just feel like they have less room to complain because it shouldn't have been a very big surprise to them. Living in Michigan, I know to basically expect floods and tornadoes, which is why we have insurance to help us should those disasters strike us. Nor will it be much of a shock if they do happen, like pp said, it comes with the territory. The most you can do sometimes is put on your big girl panties, deal with the problem, and move on in life.
And, I also love Glee. I think it largely stems from my lifelong love of musicals. Plus, I've always usually liked cover versions of songs better then the originals for some reason.
I would say you certainly do sound like a heartless ***. Here's what I have to say to that:
I was born in Oklahoma, my entire family lives in Oklahoma. This is all I know. So, I should leave my family and all my friends that I've developed over 27 years just because Oklahoma is prone to tornados? Otherwise, since I apparently chose to be born here, I have less room to complain and I should just suck it up when a tornado hits?? No, doesn't seem right to me.
About the insurance comment, not every one is so lucky. My in-laws have not been able to afford home insurance during these trying economic times. My father in law owned a construction business that failed over the past few years because people just weren't buying/building homes. They could either pay home insurance, or they could feed the two teenagers still living at home with them. Guess what, they chose food. Last year, their house got hit in a tornado. They lost everything from material items that could easily be replaced, to YEARS of family photos and cherishables that can NOT be replaced. Luckily, (if I can even say that) the tornado and damage was bad enough that FEMA helped out. Otherwise, my in laws would be screwed without a home. But, you're right, they shouldn't complain....they should have known better than to have built their home in the path of a tornado. Sucks for them.
Haha ok, you got me there.
This. I live in southwestern KY and while there is a chance of having tornadoes, they aren't normal/typical occurences. Especially not the places they are occuring right now in the south below me. Tornadoes are considered more "normal" in the center of the country in the plains states, not in the souther states and up the east coast.
I am NOT flaming you just stating something; I used to feel the same way until I went to Lousianna after Hurricans Katrina/Rita. Those people's families have been there for generations, they were born there, their children were born there....of course they don't want to leave. It changed my mind and heart. (Not that I'm trying to change yours, I'm just saying).
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