UO Thursday

ukcats27 · February 2012

Let's hear those Unpopular Opinions!

peanut201b · February 2012

NPR............. My facebook has been blowing up lately with "friends" commenting on how disgusted they are that New Jersey wants to fly their flag at half mast in honor of Whitney Houston. My opinion (I'm figuring unpopular based on my "friends" posts) is if New Jersey wants to honor Whitney Houston then so be it. Did she live a colorful life, sure, she also gave back to her community and had an amazing talent. She should be remembered for the good and not solely on the bad.

ukcats27 · February 2012

Unlike the rest of the world, I'm not surprised that Whitney Houston overdosed.

JuddandJessica · February 2012

ukcats27:
Unlike the rest of the world, I'm not surprised that Whitney Houston overdosed.

This. She did good things as well but I think we saw this coming.

ukcats27 · February 2012

peanut201b:
NPR............. My facebook has been blowing up lately with "friends" commenting on how disgusted they are that New Jersey wants to fly their flag at half mast in honor of Whitney Houston. My opinion (I'm figuring unpopular based on my "friends" posts) is if New Jersey wants to honor Whitney Houston then so be it. Did she live a colorful life, sure, she also gave back to her community and had an amazing talent. She should be remembered for the good and not solely on the bad.

Meh... I guess I can see both sides. But I definitely agree with your friends.

peanut201b · February 2012

ukcats27:

peanut201b:
NPR............. My facebook has been blowing up lately with "friends" commenting on how disgusted they are that New Jersey wants to fly their flag at half mast in honor of Whitney Houston. My opinion (I'm figuring unpopular based on my "friends" posts) is if New Jersey wants to honor Whitney Houston then so be it. Did she live a colorful life, sure, she also gave back to her community and had an amazing talent. She should be remembered for the good and not solely on the bad.

Meh... I guess I can see both sides. But I definitely agree with your friends.

Looks like it was an unpopular opinion, hahaha!

jerseygirl612 · February 2012

peanut201b:
NPR............. My facebook has been blowing up lately with "friends" commenting on how disgusted they are that New Jersey wants to fly their flag at half mast in honor of Whitney Houston. My opinion (I'm figuring unpopular based on my "friends" posts) is if New Jersey wants to honor Whitney Houston then so be it. Did she live a colorful life, sure, she also gave back to her community and had an amazing talent. She should be remembered for the good and not solely on the bad.

Its not that flags are being lowered for her that is a problem, its that flags usually arent lowered for deceased NJ military, but they are for a celeb? Not cool

Rachelilly23 · February 2012

jerseygirl612:
peanut201b:
NPR............. My facebook has been blowing up lately with "friends" commenting on how disgusted they are that New Jersey wants to fly their flag at half mast in honor of Whitney Houston. My opinion (I'm figuring unpopular based on my "friends" posts) is if New Jersey wants to honor Whitney Houston then so be it. Did she live a colorful life, sure, she also gave back to her community and had an amazing talent. She should be remembered for the good and not solely on the bad.

Its not that flags are being lowered for her that is a problem, its that flags usually arent lowered for deceased NJ military, but they are for a celeb? Not cool

This. Really not cool.

peanut201b · February 2012

jerseygirl612:

peanut201b:
NPR............. My facebook has been blowing up lately with "friends" commenting on how disgusted they are that New Jersey wants to fly their flag at half mast in honor of Whitney Houston. My opinion (I'm figuring unpopular based on my "friends" posts) is if New Jersey wants to honor Whitney Houston then so be it. Did she live a colorful life, sure, she also gave back to her community and had an amazing talent. She should be remembered for the good and not solely on the bad.

Its not that flags are being lowered for her that is a problem, its that flags usually arent lowered for deceased NJ military, but they are for a celeb? Not cool

I don't know any state that lowers the flag at half mast for any member of the military. Nor is any service members death publicized as much as a celebrity death. This is a result of our society. I just don't see it as disgusting that they have chosen to lower the flags for her. It is what it is and I think there are bigger battles to be fought. Maybe raising more awareness for fallen service members.

Mouseygail · February 2012

I HATE the instamatic/hipstamatic/whatever craze. Sure..its neat for a picture or two, but who wants every single picture they post and share to look like it has been decaying in a moldy basement since the 70's!?! I just REALLY don't get it!

kygirlie113 · February 2012

I have two...

1. I am really over the whole "Holy ________ Batman." It is overplayed and annoying.

2. It drives me nut when people post on a BMB if they are not due that month. I am not talking about the people who are paging other bumpies or checking in on a friend. I am talking about the "FX I get to join you ladies" or "Looks like I won't be joining you CD1." Everyone lurks on the BMBs, but don't post there if you don't belong there.

PS-I am not suprised Whitney ODed, and I am kind of tired of hearing about her. Yes, it's sad, but let's move on.

hislady922 · February 2012

Totally unpopular I assume....but I think we should have a national Celebrity Overdose day. That way, instead of hearing about it day in and day out for an entire year or more, they get ONE day per year. Also, if you want to overdose, do it on that day.

Even better? QUIT OVERDOSING, YOU F'ING IDIOTS. I understand these people have problems too and that they are idols to some....but IMO, if your idol is a pill junkie, you are not helping the situation. There are plenty of people with amazing voices that do NOT have a drug problem, idolize them instead. I am so over the celebrity world and wish their fame would just disappear so we could stop being so intrigued by every single flippin detail in the lives of strangers. It's sick. It's disgusting.

peanut201b · February 2012

hislady922:

Totally unpopular I assume....but I think we should have a national Celebrity Overdose day. That way, instead of hearing about it day in and day out for an entire year or more, they get ONE day per year. Also, if you want to overdose, do it on that day.

Even better? QUIT OVERDOSING, YOU F'ING IDIOTS. I understand these people have problems too and that they are idols to some....but IMO, if your idol is a pill junkie, you are not helping the situation. There are plenty of people with amazing voices that do NOT have a drug problem, idolize them instead. I am so over the celebrity world and wish their fame would just disappear so we could stop being so intrigued by every single flippin detail in the lives of strangers. It's sick. It's disgusting.

Haha! Awesome!

Mouseygail · February 2012

hislady922:
Totally unpopular I assume....but I think we should have a national Celebrity Overdose day. That way, instead of hearing about it day in and day out for an entire year or more, they get ONE day per year. Also, if you want to overdose, do it on that day.
Even better? QUIT OVERDOSING, YOU F'ING IDIOTS. I understand these people have problems too and that they are idols to some....but IMO, if your idol is a pill junkie, you are not helping the situation. There are plenty of people with amazing voices that do NOT have a drug problem, idolize them instead. I am so over the celebrity world and wish their fame would just disappear so we could stop being so intrigued by every single flippin detail in the lives of strangers. It's sick. It's disgusting.

This totally made me laugh

MrsFobeyFobes · February 2012

kygirlie113:
I have two...

1. I am really over the whole "Holy ________ Batman." It is overplayed and annoying.

2. It drives me nut when people post on a BMB if they are not due that month. I am not talking about the people who are paging other bumpies or checking in on a friend. I am talking about the "FX I get to join you ladies" or "Looks like I won't be joining you CD1." Everyone lurks on the BMBs, but don't post there if you don't belong there.

PS-I am not suprised Whitney ODed, and I am kind of tired of hearing about her. Yes, it's sad, but let's move on.

YES!!! The bolded part. I agree with the rest, too, but the bolded part REALLY irks me.

misscheapandchic · February 2012

kygirlie113:
I have two...

1. I am really over the whole "Holy ________ Batman." It is overplayed and annoying.

2. It drives me nut when people post on a BMB if they are not due that month. I am not talking about the people who are paging other bumpies or checking in on a friend. I am talking about the "FX I get to join you ladies" or "Looks like I won't be joining you CD1." Everyone lurks on the BMBs, but don't post there if you don't belong there.

PS-I am not suprised Whitney ODed, and I am kind of tired of hearing about her. Yes, it's sad, but let's move on.

AMEN on the whole let's hope I get to join! It just seems sad

bc I'm betting a lot of those people won't become regular posters!

GatorBaby2012 · February 2012

meganole25:
kygirlie113:

2. It drives me nut when people post on a BMB if they are not due that month. I am not talking about the people who are paging other bumpies or checking in on a friend. I am talking about the "FX I get to join you ladies" or "Looks like I won't be joining you CD1." Everyone lurks on the BMBs, but don't post there if you don't belong there.
Yes - this drives me crazy too!
To go along with this, mine is, I can't wait until next weekish when our BMB is pretty set. Getting tired of all the introductions and such. Ready to have our group all set.

This. I'm still new (been here only a week) and feel like I still haven't gotten to know that many people (other than the PGALers and a few others). I'm looking forward to the BMB getting more established and building rapport...and hopefully there won't be much drama. I don't deal well with drama.

Another UO for me: When people say "Just sayin'" after everything they say. Yes, I know you're just saying it...because you're saying it. I don't mind it occasionally, but when your FB status update ends in that every single day, it starts to get annoying. My sister is one of the worst offenders too. Drives me nuts!

MrsRabb · February 2012

I CANNOT STAND that damn anti-abortion post that is going around on FB with the picture of the baby that is at 12w gestation.

First of all, STFU. It's 2012, pro-choice.

Second, that is NOT what a baby looks like at 12w. The people that think that is what a baby looks like at 12w, are stupid, stupid, stupid.

hislady922 · February 2012

MrsRabb:
I CANNOT STAND that damn anti-abortion post that is going around on FB with the picture of the baby that is at 12w gestation.
First of all, STFU. It's 2012, pro-choice.
Second, that is NOT what a baby looks like at 12w. The people that think that is what a baby looks like at 12w, are stupid, stupid, stupid.

I have to ask, and not to start a debate, but because I'm genuinely curious- If it were a pro-choice ad, would you still be as upset?

I am pro-life, but I agree that an ad about it on FB is ridiculous. I personally have not seen that ad, but if I ever did, I would write FB and chew their ass. I think it's so wrong to advertise a dead fetus no matter what your stance on abortion is.

Edit: I now see that you said it's just a post, and not an ad...but still.

afhinrichs · February 2012

I get really irritated too with the people who post on our boards "what does implantation bleeding look like?" or "I got a negative HPT could I still be PG?". I'm glad it's not just me. PEE ON A STICK PEOPLE. Until then, post on the TTGP boards! Is that mean?

I am also somewhat horrified at how many women are popping Zofran at the first sign of m/s (and how many doctors are prescribing it). It's a seriously strong med that was designed for chemo patients and has never been proven safe for pregnant women. Really? Is it worth the risk? (And don't get me wrong hyperemesis gravidarum is a serious condition and needs to be treated, that's not what I'm talking about here).

kygirlie113 · February 2012

afhinrichs:

I get really irritated too with the people who post on our boards "what does implantation bleeding look like?" or "I got a negative HPT could I still be PG?". I'm glad it's not just me. PEE ON A STICK PEOPLE. Until then, post on the TTGP boards! Is that mean?

I am also somewhat horrified at how many women are popping Zofran at the first sign of m/s (and how many doctors are prescribing it). It's a seriously strong med that was designed for chemo patients and has never been proven safe for pregnant women. Really? Is it worth the risk? (And don't get me wrong hyperemesis gravidarum is a serious condition and needs to be treated, that's not what I'm talking about here).

YES!!! Drives me nuts!

ETA: No, thats not mean. My yes is to agree with you.

MrsRabb · February 2012

hislady922:
MrsRabb:
I CANNOT STAND that damn anti-abortion post that is going around on FB with the picture of the baby that is at 12w gestation.
First of all, STFU. It's 2012, pro-choice.
Second, that is NOT what a baby looks like at 12w. The people that think that is what a baby looks like at 12w, are stupid, stupid, stupid.
I have to ask, and not to start a debate, but because I'm genuinely curious- If it were a pro-choice ad, would you still be as upset?
I am pro-life, but I agree that an ad about it on FB is ridiculous. I personally have not seen that ad, but if I ever did, I would write FB and chew their ass. I think it's so wrong to advertise a dead fetus no matter what your stance on abortion is.

Yes, I would actually still be upset. I think the thing that upsets me the most is the way they portray the baby to make people feel even more sympathetic (towards the baby). If people are going to make ads/threads like this, they should really have the balls to put of picture of an actual 12w fetus.

misscheapandchic · February 2012

My unpopular opinion is I am sick of first time moms on other forums can't seem to believe I haven't taken a stance on going natural/breast feeding/cloth diapering/whatever the topic at hand is. I'm sorry I'm still in total shock that I'm having a baby! I didn't do a ton of research or have a birth plan or a chance to read what to expect. I'm doing all of that NOW, which is why I am not going to have hardset answers. Also I'm not going to say yes I am for sure going to definitely do anything because who knows what will happen once I have this baby, and I'd rather not be beaten up down the line of I decide I can't do it.

AMT1107 · February 2012

peanut201b:
NPR............. My facebook has been blowing up lately with "friends" commenting on how disgusted they are that New Jersey wants to fly their flag at half mast in honor of Whitney Houston. My opinion (I'm figuring unpopular based on my "friends" posts) is if New Jersey wants to honor Whitney Houston then so be it. Did she live a colorful life, sure, she also gave back to her community and had an amazing talent. She should be remembered for the good and not solely on the bad.

A lot of my friends are posting this, but I do agree with them. I think we are teaching our youth that it is okay to overdose on drugs or alcohol, because if you do drugs and die because of them you will be remembered! Had she not overdosed the day before the Grammy's she would have never been mentioned.

peanut201b · February 2012

AMT1107:

peanut201b:
NPR............. My facebook has been blowing up lately with "friends" commenting on how disgusted they are that New Jersey wants to fly their flag at half mast in honor of Whitney Houston. My opinion (I'm figuring unpopular based on my "friends" posts) is if New Jersey wants to honor Whitney Houston then so be it. Did she live a colorful life, sure, she also gave back to her community and had an amazing talent. She should be remembered for the good and not solely on the bad.

A lot of my friends are posting this, but I do agree with them. I think we are teaching our youth that it is okay to overdose on drugs or alcohol, because if you do drugs and die because of them you will be remembered! Had she not overdosed the day before the Grammy's she would have never been mentioned.

I am very aware of the unfairness of who gets the recognition and who doesn't. I have family members currently serving and have dealt with loss from the war. I'm sure you wouldn't recognize his name either. If we are relying on the media to teach our youth anything than we are surely doomed. My UO is that this is not a hill to die on. If a person believes that strongly about the unfairness of who gets honored and who doesn't they should be fighting that battle instead of b!tching about it on fb.

hislady922 · February 2012

ddouble post

hislady922 · February 2012

MrsRabb:
hislady922:
MrsRabb:
I CANNOT STAND that damn anti-abortion post that is going around on FB with the picture of the baby that is at 12w gestation.
First of all, STFU. It's 2012, pro-choice.
Second, that is NOT what a baby looks like at 12w. The people that think that is what a baby looks like at 12w, are stupid, stupid, stupid.
I have to ask, and not to start a debate, but because I'm genuinely curious- If it were a pro-choice ad, would you still be as upset?
I am pro-life, but I agree that an ad about it on FB is ridiculous. I personally have not seen that ad, but if I ever did, I would write FB and chew their ass. I think it's so wrong to advertise a dead fetus no matter what your stance on abortion is.
Yes, I would actually still be upset. I think the thing that upsets me the most is the way they portray the baby to make people feel even more sympathetic (towards the baby). If people are going to make ads/threads like this, they should really have the balls to put of picture of an actual 12w fetus.

I definitely agree with you on that. Though, I wish they wouldn't do it at all Tongue Tied I know it's freedom of speech and I believe in that freedom, but some people -most people- have no respect!

Mouseygail · February 2012

misscheapandchic:
My unpopular opinion is I am sick of first time moms on other forums can't seem to believe I haven't taken a stance on going natural/breast feeding/cloth diapering/whatever the topic at hand is. I'm sorry I'm still in total shock that I'm having a baby! I didn't do a ton of research or have a birth plan or a chance to read what to expect. I'm doing all of that NOW, which is why I am not going to have hardset answers. Also I'm not going to say yes I am for sure going to definitely do anything because who knows what will happen once I have this baby, and I'd rather not be beaten up down the line of I decide I can't do it.

good for you! I''ve already had to eat my words several times on things that I thought I'd "never" do or say

you just never know until you are in that position!!

Cooper81 · February 2012

misscheapandchic:

My unpopular opinion is I am sick of first time moms on other forums can't seem to believe I haven't taken a stance on going natural/breast feeding/cloth diapering/whatever the topic at hand is. I'm sorry I'm still in total shock that I'm having a baby! I didn't do a ton of research or have a birth plan or a chance to read what to expect. I'm doing all of that NOW, which is why I am not going to have hardset answers. Also I'm not going to say yes I am for sure going to definitely do anything because who knows what will happen once I have this baby, and I'd rather not be beaten up down the line of I decide I can't do it.

yea, the martyr moms/moms-to-be. They are all gung ho about what they *think* their stance is on these things and chastise others for not making the same choices. Good for you for doing actual research and understanding that all that can go out the window the second your LO is here. With my DS there were quite a few things that I planned on doing or not doing that changed FAST. I was expecting that though, so I got over my pre-concieved notions fast.

BananaBlitz · February 2012

ukcats27:
Unlike the rest of the world, I'm not surprised that Whitney Houston overdosed.

Agreed

BananaBlitz · February 2012

I hate country music. HATE.

NerdHerder29 · February 2012

BananaBlitz:
I hate country music. HATE.

Ditto! It is poison to my ears.

MadamePresident · February 2012

misscheapandchic:

My unpopular opinion is I am sick of first time moms on other forums can't seem to believe I haven't taken a stance on going natural/breast feeding/cloth diapering/whatever the topic at hand is. I'm sorry I'm still in total shock that I'm having a baby! I didn't do a ton of research or have a birth plan or a chance to read what to expect. I'm doing all of that NOW, which is why I am not going to have hardset answers. Also I'm not going to say yes I am for sure going to definitely do anything because who knows what will happen once I have this baby, and I'd rather not be beaten up down the line of I decide I can't do it.

I refused to learn much about pregnacy before I was actually pregnant. Mostly because people like to share the bad and I didn't want to talk myself out of it.

cielos1980 · February 2012

misscheapandchic:

My unpopular opinion is I am sick of first time moms on other forums can't seem to believe I haven't taken a stance on going natural/breast feeding/cloth diapering/whatever the topic at hand is. I'm sorry I'm still in total shock that I'm having a baby! I didn't do a ton of research or have a birth plan or a chance to read what to expect. I'm doing all of that NOW, which is why I am not going to have hardset answers. Also I'm not going to say yes I am for sure going to definitely do anything because who knows what will happen once I have this baby, and I'd rather not be beaten up down the line of I decide I can't do it.

I agree with this 100%, I am expecting my first child, and while I do have some preferences and ideas about how I would like to handle things once the baby comes, I have to be realistic. I don't have a clue. I have never done this before, who knows when baby comes every pre-concieved notion I have could prove to be completely inaccurate, or impossible for me. I don't know if baby will cooperate with any of these plans, so I don't have a clue as to what I am doing for sure, and I don't see anything wrong with that, all I know is I will try my very best.

CnAnA · February 2012

I really, reallhy hate the onesies that say "does this diaper make my butt look big?" Nothing like instilling fat complexes in our kids early! ::rolling eyes::

ffejsGirl · February 2012

mrs.ike:
I really, reallhy hate the onesies that say "does this diaper make my butt look big?" Nothing like instilling fat complexes in our kids early! ::rolling eyes::

This would have to be mine as well. Or anything else sexual or related to how baby was made on an f--ing onesie. I do what I can to keep that crap off my kids, but someone always gets it for you.

I hate posts that act like a serious "I'm so scared" or "woe is me" question, but in reality you're just bragging. EX:

"Is anyone else not sick at all, I'm so scared!" "Is anyone else not gaining any weight? I want a baby bump." "30 people have offered to throw me showers, it's just too much!"

I'm sorry but BS you are sad that you aren't getting fat, and BS you are sad you aren't puking your guts out every morning. And who in their right mind would be upset that 30 people want to shower you with love and gifts... just STFU.

whoo I'm feeling bitchy today

BlueEyeZ1981 · February 2012

My UO is that I seriously give all these women that miss their alcohol the side eye. If your going to miss being able to drink it makes me wonder how much you were drinking to begin with. I enjoyed a glass of wine once a week but I will not miss the fact that I cannot have a glass for the next 9 months.

LBoogeyBride · February 2012

meganole25:

To go along with this, mine is, I can't wait until next weekish when our BMB is pretty set. Getting tired of all the introductions and such. Ready to have our group all set.

I was thinking the same thing. I'm getting carpal tunnel responding and now I'm lacking all motivation for anyone new joining. It's not personal, it's just getting old, lol!

AJKayakMomma · February 2012

peanut201b:
jerseygirl612:

peanut201b:
NPR............. My facebook has been blowing up lately with "friends" commenting on how disgusted they are that New Jersey wants to fly their flag at half mast in honor of Whitney Houston. My opinion (I'm figuring unpopular based on my "friends" posts) is if New Jersey wants to honor Whitney Houston then so be it. Did she live a colorful life, sure, she also gave back to her community and had an amazing talent. She should be remembered for the good and not solely on the bad.

Its not that flags are being lowered for her that is a problem, its that flags usually arent lowered for deceased NJ military, but they are for a celeb? Not cool

I don't know any state that lowers the flag at half mast for any member of the military. Nor is any service members death publicized as much as a celebrity death. This is a result of our society. I just don't see it as disgusting that they have chosen to lower the flags for her. It is what it is and I think there are bigger battles to be fought. Maybe raising more awareness for fallen service members.

I live in Michigan and we lower the flag to half staff everytime a michigan soldier is killed. I assumed all states did that. Sad that people don't care anymore

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