Unpopular Opinion

hollyg1920 · November 2011

I will get us started:

Put down the pee sticks! I get frustrated when I see posts about someone who is pregnant and they are peeing on sticks and freaking out because the line is not as dark as a previous pee stick. I understand ladies who have lad a loss wanting to feel reassured until they see the OB...but lots of ladies who have not had a loss pee on sticks and freak out over the hue of the line.

I also think Paterno deserved to be fired....you don't tell your boss about someone who could be sexually abusing a child....you call the dayum police!

FutureMrsFezz · November 2011

Totally agree, with both.

mylittlesunshine · November 2011

hollyg1920:
I also think Paterno deserved to be fired....you don't tell your boss about someone who could be sexually abusing a child....you call the dayum police!

Yes

I don't have any at the moment, but will post when I do

MissButters · November 2011

Our town postponed Halloween last week due to damage from the snowstorm. It was moved to last Friday, Nov. 4th. I personally don't think holidays should be moved. If the conditions are dangerous, then either cancel it or set up trick or treating somewhere safe like a government center, etc. I believe it's the parent's responsibility to go with their kids and ensure their safety. I'm worried that this will create of a bunch of spoiled, entitled kids who think everything should revolve around them.

(I am not a parent yet, so this is totally from someone who does not have kids and probably doesn't really understand).

allisonmarie22 · November 2011

1) I think that women who get all wired out and stressed out over how they will hide the fact they are not drinking from friends and family because "people are always used to seeing them with a drink in hand" really need to get a grip and/or reevaluate their relationship with alcohol. Also, you shouldn't have to explain to anyone why you are choosing not to drink. "Because I don't feel like drinking," is a perfectly acceptable response that should be respected.

2) I think Herman Cain is an unqualified doofus.

3) I think that, in extreme cases of misbehavior (like lying or stealing for example) spanking is a valid and effective form of punishment for children and I don't get why people who carry out appropriate amounts of corporal punishment are generally demonized. I was spanked when I really effed up and I turned out just fine. In fact, I think I turned out better for it.

4) Occupy Wall Street (and various other "occupy" movements). If you assault police officers by hurling objects at them, willfully and purposely damage private property, set fires in the streets, and take part in other behavior typically considered ILLEGAL then you deserve to be brought under control (by force if necessary) and taken to jail. Being frustrated because you feel like you are "entitled" to this that or the other in life doesn't give you the permission to break the law and get away with it. Grow up and go find a job. Jobs are out there. It's not my fault that you feel like you are too good to flip burgers or run a cash register.

5) You aren't entitled. To anything. Put your big girl/boy panties on and deal with it.

Wow...I only woke up like 30 minutes ago and I'm just full of unpopular opinions. Thanks for listening to me rant. All of that has been on my mind for a while...

mrspeltier · November 2011

I agree with allisonmarie22.... we aren't entitled to anything.... even a baby... That's my unpopular opinion

dogsfornow · November 2011

I agree with Michelle Rhee that our children are being set up for long term failure in today's education system. We spend too much time worrying about how they FEEL and how to make the grades reflect each student's strengths rather than holding them to high, firm standards. I really don't care if my OB was a kinesthetic, auditory, or visual learner. I care that he scored high on his boards and has a very low rate of malpractice. I say this as a teacher as I watch us remove content every year from our classes because the kids can't handle it and, rather than give them C's, we just make it easier so they can get A's and B's.

cchill01 · November 2011

I don't like Taylor Swift. All her songs are exactly the same.

MissButters · November 2011

dogsfornow:
I agree with Michelle Rhee that our children are being set up for long term failure in today's education system. We spend too much time worrying about how they FEEL and how to make the grades reflect each student's strengths rather than holding them to high, firm standards. I really don't care if my OB was a kinesthetic, auditory, or visual learner. I care that he scored high on his boards and has a very low rate of malpractice. I say this as a teacher as I watch us remove content every year from our classes because the kids can't handle it and, rather than give them C's, we just make it easier so they can get A's and B's.

I agree with you 100%. My mom was a HS math teacher, and I was amazed at things she would tell me like how kids were automatically entitled to getting make-up tests if they fail so they would feel better. All she did was talk about how all the curriculum was getting water downed.

Also, when we were growing up, if we did poorly on a test, etc, it was always our fault cause we didn't study enough, etc (except in the rare case of one horrible teacher). However, my mom would tell me she would have parents calling the teachers to basically blame them for their kids doing poorly even though the kids weren't doing their homework, assignments, etc. These were HS kids. Isn't it time for parents to be holding the kids accountable?

SugarhillHnA · November 2011

allisonmarie22:

1) I think that women who get all wired out and stressed out over how they will hide the fact they are not drinking from friends and family because "people are always used to seeing them with a drink in hand" really need to get a grip and/or reevaluate their relationship with alcohol. Also, you shouldn't have to explain to anyone why you are choosing not to drink. "Because I don't feel like drinking," is a perfectly acceptable response that should be respected.

2) I think Herman Cain is an unqualified doofus.

3) I think that, in extreme cases of misbehavior (like lying or stealing for example) spanking is a valid and effective form of punishment for children and I don't get why people who carry out appropriate amounts of corporal punishment are generally demonized. I was spanked when I really effed up and I turned out just fine. In fact, I think I turned out better for it.

4) Occupy Wall Street (and various other "occupy" movements). If you assault police officers by hurling objects at them, willfully and purposely damage private property, set fires in the streets, and take part in other behavior typically considered ILLEGAL then you deserve to be brought under control (by force if necessary) and taken to jail. Being frustrated because you feel like you are "entitled" to this that or the other in life doesn't give you the permission to break the law and get away with it. Grow up and go find a job. Jobs are out there. It's not my fault that you feel like you are too good to flip burgers or run a cash register.

5) You aren't entitled. To anything. Put your big girl/boy panties on and deal with it.

Yes to all of the above. I also agree with the POAS comment. A darker line doesn't mean you are any more pregnant. Some test lots are just different and produce darker lines. Also, if you were to lose the baby the tests would show positive for quite awhile at this point because your body would still have HCG in it.

More_Cowbell · November 2011

There are already some good ones here but I'll stick my neck out on a few

1. You graduate from high school. You graduate from college. You don't GRADUATE from kindergarten, or 5th grade or 9th grade. It's not graduation, it's adequacy. And treating it like it's some monumental feat lessens the significance of life's true accomplishments.

2. We need a non-government controlled health care insurance option that is a non-profit who's best interest is health care rather than the bottom line. Wikipedia defines a credit union as a cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members and operated for the purpose of promoting thrift, providing credit at competitive rates, and providing other financial services to its members. Why can't there be a health care option that runs the same way?

3. Mushrooms are no more a food item than compost.

4. There's nothing sexy or cute about the word PINK stamped on your a$$. And pajamas worn in public make you look like a twit.....a pair of uggs doesn't make it any better.

Ahhhh... I feel better

moocow12 · November 2011

I HATE Chili's. I have never enjoyed one meal I have had there.

I guess I should add that I really don't care for Applebee's or TGIFridays either.

Oh or BW3.

It seems this is where everyone likes to go when meeting them for lunch or dinner. I don' get the appeal; all the food is gross, mediocre at best.

hollyg1920 · November 2011

More_CowBell:
There are already some good ones here but I'll stick my neck out on a few

1. You graduate from high school. You graduate from college. You don't GRADUATE from kindergarten, or 5th grade or 9th grade. It's not graduation, it's adequacy. And treating it like it's some monumental feat lessens the significance of life's true accomplishments.

2. We need a non-government controlled health care insurance option that is a non-profit who's best interest is health care rather than the bottom line. Wikipedia defines a credit union as a cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members and operated for the purpose of promoting thrift, providing credit at competitive rates, and providing other financial services to its members. Why can't there be a health care option that runs the same way?

3. Mushrooms are no more a food item than compost.

4. There's nothing sexy or cute about the word PINK stamped on your a$$. And pajamas worn in public make you look like a twit.....a pair of uggs doesn't make it any better.

Ahhhh... I feel better

Yes

I just got home from a quick walmart run and i saw at least 2 ladies in PJ pants and uggs....just stop it!

SummerMama12 · November 2011

I don't think any of these opinions are unpopular because I have agreed with every one thus far! Big Smile

cchill01 · November 2011

More_CowBell:

There are already some good ones here but I'll stick my neck out on a few

3. Mushrooms are no more a food item than compost.

I object - stuffed mushrooms with a crispy top are so yummy! And mushroom pizza - my favorite. I think I know what I'm having for dinner.

bogus123 · November 2011

I agree with most of these UO's as well. I don't have any of my own today, maybe its because I'm too tired from waking up at 3 this morning due to a broken furnace

sorry I added a vent in here.

MsMommyDoc · November 2011

Personally -- I don't get the feather hair extension thing. It's not cute and just a passing fad, hopefully very quick. Also, I am not excited or give two craps about the new Twilight movie and, frankly, sick of hearing about it. Especially from adult women who get all googly-eyed over it. Um yeah, your 30 and this movie is barely tolerable for teenagers.

Politically -- Rick Perry is an egotistical dumb@ss and Herman Cain needs to step up the professionalism when addressing the nation.

More_Cowbell · November 2011

MsMommyDoc:

Politically -- Rick Perry is an egotistical dumb@ss

HA! I wonder how much the writers at Saturday Night Live love this man right now. I hope they at least send him a thank you note.

allisonmarie22 · November 2011

More_CowBell:
MsMommyDoc:

Politically -- Rick Perry is an egotistical dumb@ss

HA! I wonder how much the writers at Saturday Night Live love this man right now. I hope they at least send him a thank you note.

Probably about as much as they loved Sarah Palin. LOL

MsMommyDoc · November 2011

More_CowBell:
MsMommyDoc:

Politically -- Rick Perry is an egotistical dumb@ss

HA! I wonder how much the writers at Saturday Night Live love this man right now. I hope they at least send him a thank you note.

Exactly! Someone so full of themselves should be better prepared and keep their mouth shut about how they hate doing debates. Now we know why!

venussapphire · November 2011

hollyg1920:
More_CowBell:

3. Mushrooms are no more a food item than compost.

4. There's nothing sexy or cute about the word PINK stamped on your a$$. And pajamas worn in public make you look like a twit.....a pair of uggs doesn't make it any better.

Ahhhh... I feel better

men in sweatpants in public are nasty too. yuck.

I just got home from a quick walmart run and i saw at least 2 ladies in PJ pants and uggs....just stop it!

venussapphire · November 2011

I don't know if its so much of an unpopular opinion as much as a frustration..

I'm using a midwife and want a home birth. Some people go to a hospital and have a natural birth. Some people go into the hospital and know they want a c-section.

I don't have a problem with any of these choices. we are all just doing what is best for us and our baby. I don't judge you or make you justify your choices, so I would appreciate it if you didnt judge me, act like i'm crazy, just because my birth plan is different.

we all want the same thing...a healthy happy baby.

Aegis2005 · November 2011

MissButters:

dogsfornow:
I agree with Michelle Rhee that our children are being set up for long term failure in today's education system. We spend too much time worrying about how they FEEL and how to make the grades reflect each student's strengths rather than holding them to high, firm standards. I really don't care if my OB was a kinesthetic, auditory, or visual learner. I care that he scored high on his boards and has a very low rate of malpractice. I say this as a teacher as I watch us remove content every year from our classes because the kids can't handle it and, rather than give them C's, we just make it easier so they can get A's and B's.

I agree with you 100%. My mom was a HS math teacher, and I was amazed at things she would tell me like how kids were automatically entitled to getting make-up tests if they fail so they would feel better. All she did was talk about how all the curriculum was getting water downed.

Also, when we were growing up, if we did poorly on a test, etc, it was always our fault cause we didn't study enough, etc (except in the rare case of one horrible teacher). However, my mom would tell me she would have parents calling the teachers to basically blame them for their kids doing poorly even though the kids weren't doing their homework, assignments, etc. These were HS kids. Isn't it time for parents to be holding the kids accountable?

This horrifies me! This is the generation we're raising to take care of us when we age. WTF is wrong.

I'm also horrified at the number of people I see on FB blaming their childrens teachers for their kids misbehavior. Newsflash, I've seen you NOT discipline your children when they misbehave. It's not the teachers fault that there parents choose not to teach tem the basic rights from wrongs.

AshleyR711 · November 2011

More_CowBell:

There's nothing sexy or cute about the word PINK stamped on your a$$. And pajamas worn in public make you look like a twit.....a pair of uggs doesn't make it any better.

or juicy. really?

dogsfornow · November 2011

Aegis2005:
MissButters:

dogsfornow:
I agree with Michelle Rhee that our children are being set up for long term failure in today's education system. We spend too much time worrying about how they FEEL and how to make the grades reflect each student's strengths rather than holding them to high, firm standards. I really don't care if my OB was a kinesthetic, auditory, or visual learner. I care that he scored high on his boards and has a very low rate of malpractice. I say this as a teacher as I watch us remove content every year from our classes because the kids can't handle it and, rather than give them C's, we just make it easier so they can get A's and B's.

I agree with you 100%. My mom was a HS math teacher, and I was amazed at things she would tell me like how kids were automatically entitled to getting make-up tests if they fail so they would feel better. All she did was talk about how all the curriculum was getting water downed.

Also, when we were growing up, if we did poorly on a test, etc, it was always our fault cause we didn't study enough, etc (except in the rare case of one horrible teacher). However, my mom would tell me she would have parents calling the teachers to basically blame them for their kids doing poorly even though the kids weren't doing their homework, assignments, etc. These were HS kids. Isn't it time for parents to be holding the kids accountable?

This horrifies me! This is the generation we're raising to take care of us when we age. WTF is wrong.

I'm also horrified at the number of people I see on FB blaming their childrens teachers for their kids misbehavior. Newsflash, I've seen you NOT discipline your children when they misbehave. It's not the teachers fault that there parents choose not to teach tem the basic rights from wrongs.

And yet it's all true. Teaching is terrifying because you give a bad grade, it will immediately come back to you that it is YOUR fault some how. Things are changing and I don't think it's all for the good.

PlumCallaLily · November 2011

allisonmarie22:
1) I think that women who get all wired out and stressed out over how they will hide the fact they are not drinking from friends and family because "people are always used to seeing them with a drink in hand" really need to get a grip and/or reevaluate their relationship with alcohol. Also, you shouldn't have to explain to anyone why you are choosing not to drink. "Because I don't feel like drinking," is a perfectly acceptable response that should be respected.
2) I think Herman Cain is an unqualified doofus.
3) I think that, in extreme cases of misbehavior (like lying or stealing for example) spanking is a valid and effective form of punishment for children and I don't get why people who carry out appropriate amounts of corporal punishment are generally demonized. I was spanked when I really effed up and I turned out just fine. In fact, I think I turned out better for it.
4) Occupy Wall Street (and various other "occupy" movements). If you assault police officers by hurling objects at them, willfully and purposely damage private property, set fires in the streets, and take part in other behavior typically considered ILLEGAL then you deserve to be brought under control (by force if necessary) and taken to jail. Being frustrated because you feel like you are "entitled" to this that or the other in life doesn't give you the permission to break the law and get away with it. Grow up and go find a job. Jobs are out there. It's not my fault that you feel like you are too good to flip burgers or run a cash register.
5) You aren't entitled. To anything. Put your big girl/boy panties on and deal with it.

Wow...I only woke up like 30 minutes ago and I'm just full of unpopular opinions. Thanks for listening to me rant. All of that has been on my mind for a while...

I agree. With all of this.

chouli77 · November 2011

allisonmarie22:

1) I think that women who get all wired out and stressed out over how they will hide the fact they are not drinking from friends and family because "people are always used to seeing them with a drink in hand" really need to get a grip and/or reevaluate their relationship with alcohol.

2) I think Herman Cain is an unqualified doofus.

3) I think that, in extreme cases of misbehavior (like lying or stealing for example) spanking is a valid and effective form of punishment for children and I don't get why people who carry out appropriate amounts of corporal punishment are generally demonized. I was spanked when I really effed up and I turned out just fine. In fact, I think I turned out better for it.

4) Occupy Wall Street (and various other "occupy" movements). If you assault police officers by hurling objects at them, willfully and purposely damage private property, set fires in the streets, and take part in other behavior typically considered ILLEGAL then you deserve to be brought under control (by force if necessary) and taken to jail.

5) You aren't entitled. To anything. Put your big girl/boy panties on and deal with it.

ALL of this. You are my new hero today. Yes

chouli77 · November 2011

dogsfornow:
I say this as a teacher as I watch us remove content every year from our classes because the kids can't handle it and, rather than give them C's, we just make it easier so they can get A's and B's.

As a fellow teacher, I agree. We just had a meeting yesterday where the county curriculum advisor told us repeatedly and vehemently to "avoid the urge to teach more than only to the benchmarks assigned for each unit."

chouli77 · November 2011

MsMommyDoc:

Personally -- I don't get the feather hair extension thing. It's not cute and just a passing fad, hopefully very quick.

A friend of mine scoffed at these when they first came out and said "they want to wear their own personal dreamcatcher!?"

PregNerd · November 2011

I find it hard to read some of the "lost myJuneBug" posts. This is my first pregnancy and every little thing scares me. I am doing as much as I can to be healthy, listen to my body, and enjoy this time, but those posts scare me so much. I am not trying to be unsupportive when I don't comment on them - I am very sorry for everyone who has experienced a loss, they are constantly in my thoughts, but I find it too hard (too real and too close) to comment.

I know it's not really an UO (or even an opinion) but it is how I feel and why I act the way I do.

Olive44 · November 2011

PregNerd:
I find it hard to read some of the "lost myJuneBug" posts. This is my first pregnancy and every little thing scares me. I am doing as much as I can to be healthy, listen to my body, and enjoy this time, but those posts scare me so much. I am not trying to be unsupportive when I don't comment on them - I am very sorry for everyone who has experienced a loss, they are constantly in my thoughts, but I find it too hard (too real and too close) to comment.
I know it's not really an UO (or even an opinion) but it is how I feel and why I act the way I do.

I don't understand why people are "scared" to read/comment on the miscarriage posts. Commenting on a loss post cannot cause you to have a miscarriage...it just makes you a nice person.

More_Cowbell · November 2011

Olive44:
PregNerd:

I find it hard to read some of the "lost myJuneBug" posts. This is my first pregnancy and every little thing scares me. I am doing as much as I can to be healthy, listen to my body, and enjoy this time, but those posts scare me so much. I am not trying to be unsupportive when I don't comment on them - I am very sorry for everyone who has experienced a loss, they are constantly in my thoughts, but I find it too hard (too real and too close) to comment.

I know it's not really an UO (or even an opinion) but it is how I feel and why I act the way I do.

I don't understand why people are "scared" to read/comment on the miscarriage posts. Commenting on a loss post cannot cause you to have a miscarriage...it just makes you a nice person.

Hmm

yogiwannabmom · November 2011

I wanna play. I like Hermain Cain. I don't think Paterno should have been fired, should have my allowed to resign as planned, he did tell the school they chose not report to authorities. I get peeing on mulitiple sticks having a previous loss.Oh and I actually like term "preggo".

E3A7AGGIE · November 2011

allisonmarie22:

1) I think that women who get all wired out and stressed out over how they will hide the fact they are not drinking from friends and family because "people are always used to seeing them with a drink in hand" really need to get a grip and/or reevaluate their relationship with alcohol. Also, you shouldn't have to explain to anyone why you are choosing not to drink. "Because I don't feel like drinking," is a perfectly acceptable response that should be respected.

2) I think Herman Cain is an unqualified doofus.

3) I think that, in extreme cases of misbehavior (like lying or stealing for example) spanking is a valid and effective form of punishment for children and I don't get why people who carry out appropriate amounts of corporal punishment are generally demonized. I was spanked when I really effed up and I turned out just fine. In fact, I think I turned out better for it.

4) Occupy Wall Street (and various other "occupy" movements). If you assault police officers by hurling objects at them, willfully and purposely damage private property, set fires in the streets, and take part in other behavior typically considered ILLEGAL then you deserve to be brought under control (by force if necessary) and taken to jail. Being frustrated because you feel like you are "entitled" to this that or the other in life doesn't give you the permission to break the law and get away with it. Grow up and go find a job. Jobs are out there. It's not my fault that you feel like you are too good to flip burgers or run a cash register.

5) You aren't entitled. To anything. Put your big girl/boy panties on and deal with it.

Wow...I only woke up like 30 minutes ago and I'm just full of unpopular opinions. Thanks for listening to me rant. All of that has been on my mind for a while...

Yes Yes

Discordia1030 · November 2011

Mushrooms are awesome.

bigtex11 · November 2011

I think green bean casserole is disgusting! Definitely an unpopular opinion in my family.

Discordia1030 · November 2011

yogiwannabmom:
I wanna play. I like Hermain Cain. I don't think Paterno should have been fired, should have my allowed to resign as planned, he did tell the school they chose not report to authorities. I get peeing on mulitiple sticks having a previous loss.Oh and I actually like term "preggo".

Paterno should have gone to the authorities.

HuskerBabyB · November 2011

Discordia1030:

yogiwannabmom:
I wanna play. I like Hermain Cain. I don't think Paterno should have been fired, should have my allowed to resign as planned, he did tell the school they chose not report to authorities. I get peeing on mulitiple sticks having a previous loss.Oh and I actually like term "preggo".

Paterno should have gone to the authorities.

This X's eleventy billion. FFS, these were innocent CHILDREN.

geauxfrogs · November 2011

PregNerd:
I find it hard to read some of the "lost myJuneBug" posts. This is my first pregnancy and every little thing scares me. I am doing as much as I can to be healthy, listen to my body, and enjoy this time, but those posts scare me so much. I am not trying to be unsupportive when I don't comment on them - I am very sorry for everyone who has experienced a loss, they are constantly in my thoughts, but I find it too hard (too real and too close) to comment.
I know it's not really an UO (or even an opinion) but it is how I feel and why I act the way I do.

I choose not to open those posts. My heart breaks every time I see a post titled like this. I feel inadequate to write anything other than I am sorry, and as horrible as it makes me, I just don't want to think about it. I know it could happen at anytime to me too, but it makes me sad and nervous to read about.

allisonmarie22 · November 2011

HuskerBabyB:
Discordia1030:

yogiwannabmom:
I wanna play. I like Hermain Cain. I don't think Paterno should have been fired, should have my allowed to resign as planned, he did tell the school they chose not report to authorities. I get peeing on mulitiple sticks having a previous loss.Oh and I actually like term "preggo".

Paterno should have gone to the authorities.

This X's eleventy billion. FFS, these were innocent CHILDREN.

So, let's say you're a teacher and you walk into a bathroom to find another faculty member sexually assaulting a child. You tell your principal, but he/she does nothing about it. Do you really think it would be acceptable to not step up to the plate and do something about it yourself, or do you just think it's ok to leave the pedophile alone and let them go about their business? That's essentially what happened here.

Seriously?? You have a moral obligation as a HUMAN BEING to not just turn the other way when sh!t like that is going on!

HuskerBabyB · November 2011

allisonmarie22:
HuskerBabyB:
Discordia1030:

yogiwannabmom:
I wanna play. I like Hermain Cain. I don't think Paterno should have been fired, should have my allowed to resign as planned, he did tell the school they chose not report to authorities. I get peeing on mulitiple sticks having a previous loss.Oh and I actually like term "preggo".

Paterno should have gone to the authorities.

This X's eleventy billion. FFS, these were innocent CHILDREN.

So, let's say you're a teacher and you walk into a bathroom to find another faculty member sexually assaulting a child. You tell your principal, but he/she does nothing about it. Do you really think it would be acceptable to not step up to the plate and do something about it yourself, or do you just think it's ok to leave the pedophile alone and let them go about their business? That's essentially what happened here.

Seriously?? You have a moral obligation as a HUMAN BEING to not just turn the other way when sh!t like that is going on!

::golfclaps::

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