Unpopular Opinion Thursday!

tourqeyes · February 2014

DeannaGL said:

I want ribs. I will go to any length possible to avoid sending my kids to daycare. I absolutely see why it is an important service, but we have made many personal adjustments to avoid that option.

I'm intrigued. Please tell me more why you don't want them to go to daycare so much? Financial decision? Or do you have something against daycares @deannagl

AMcLaws · February 2014

A pregnant friend of mine was killed by someone who was high on marijuana and chose to drive. As a result, I side-eye anyone who uses it for recreational purposes (including my own brother!)

DeannaGL · February 2014

I was very lucky to be able to work from home 4/5 days per week with a caregiver in my home, so I could take breaks to nurse instead of having to pump. It gives me more time with DS because there is no commuting, drop off, pick up, prep time. I also have more awareness of what he is doing and how he is feeling at most all times in the day because I can hear what is going on in the house. I wouldn't want to trade the one-on-one attention and opportunities for special activities and outings either. All luxuries, I know, but important to our family.

cuntasaurusrex · February 2014

AMcLaws said:

A pregnant friend of mine was killed by someone who was high on marijuana and chose to drive. As a result, I side-eye anyone who uses it for recreational purposes (including my own brother!)

I'm sorry for your loss. I'd probably have a hard time with seeing others use it too.

ksuRN09 · February 2014

SarahVol131 said:

ksuRN09 said:

SarahVol131 said:

ksuRN09 said:

SarahVol131 said:

BPaws said:

I hate when people say douchey things like "I like being able to hold my baby immediately instead of waiting".

I give them a giant middle finger in my head. How awesome for you that it was a option. I don't know anyone who would chose not to hold their child immediately. Unfortunately, while a lot of people would probably "like" that, it's not always an option. Some people don't get to hold their babies for a while, some for a long while. I guarantee I would have "liked" to hold DS before he was a fucking week old.

Makes me stabby too. NICU moms have a perspective like none other.
Like when people tell me they hope I have a girl or a boy. Fuuuuuuuck you. I hope I have kid who doesn't end up hooked up to every wire, tube and monitor in the tri-state area.
Not trying to start a fight but I think every mom probably hopes their baby doesn't end up in the NICU. The NICU isn't a fun place to be. Judging someone bc they want a boy or girl vs a healthy baby is not fair. We wanted a boy but we're having a girl and are thrilled! Having a healthy baby is obviously important to us, as I would hope it is to every parent. Insinuating a mom doesn't want to hold their baby immediately bc they prefer a c section, that's a different story and totally uncalled for.

What does a c section have to do with the price of tea in china, here? I never said I judge anyone who wants a certain sex of baby. NEVER. I never even insinuated it. I said I give a giant fuck you to the people who say they hope I (as in ME, not you or anyone else) have a boy or a girl. My FU (which was NOT directed at you) is colored by the fact that my daughter was in NICU thankyouverymuch. It's terrifying and honestly after that I not longer have the luxury of hoping for boy vs girl. I hope only for a healthy baby. It ends there.

******Damn quote boxes******

The c section conversation is what started this conversation. The comment wss made that someone prefers to hold their kid immediately after birth instead of possibly having to wait if you have a c section. That's what BPaws was referring to and so was I.

I misread what you said and took it that you were saying FU to anyone hoping for a specific sex. My apologies. It definitely sucks having a kid in the NICU. I worked there and I can't imagine how scary it is to be the parent. I'm sorry you had to experience that.

Gotcha. I see the c section connection now. It's all good in the hood.

Sorry if I came off a little, umm, what's the word... bitchy. It's been a shitty day and I really apologize if I came off that way when responding to you.

**what is with these quote boxes? Gah!!!**

No harm done. My reading interpretation is off today so that didn't help. Lol

katnipeverclean · February 2014

DeannaGL said:

I was very lucky to be able to work from home 4/5 days per week with a caregiver in my home, so I could take breaks to nurse instead of having to pump. It gives me more time with DS because there is no commuting, drop off, pick up, prep time. I also have more awareness of what he is doing and how he is feeling at most all times in the day because I can hear what is going on in the house. I wouldn't want to trade the one-on-one attention and opportunities for special activities and outings either. All luxuries, I know, but important to our family.

Not only unpopular but sanctimonious as well. Thanks for insinuating that those of us who work and send our kids to daycare don't find the one on one time important. That's swell.

yurmom · February 2014

DeannaGL said:
I want ribs.

I will go to any length possible to avoid sending my kids to daycare. I absolutely see why it is an important service, but we have made many personal adjustments to avoid that option.

I wish I could afford to send my kid to daycare. The socialization, education, and activity I feel would really benefit her. I'm so grateful to DH that he can watch her because it saves us money but I do feel that she is missing out since he doesn't do very many activities with her. Fortunately we were able to get her in 2s preschool a couple mornings a week next Fall.

bchildrn · February 2014

SarahVol131 said:

DeannaGL said:

I was very lucky to be able to work from home 4/5 days per week with a caregiver in my home, so I could take breaks to nurse instead of having to pump. It gives me more time with DS because there is no commuting, drop off, pick up, prep time. I also have more awareness of what he is doing and how he is feeling at most all times in the day because I can hear what is going on in the house. I wouldn't want to trade the one-on-one attention and opportunities for special activities and outings either. All luxuries, I know, but important to our family.

Not only unpopular but sanctimonious as well. Thanks for insinuating that those of us who work and send our kids to daycare don't find the one on one time important. That's swell.

------quote hell-----
@SarahVol131thank you. I thought the same thing but wasnt sure if it was just me. I am the breadwinner and therefore not in a position to stay home or reduce my hours...ever. and we rely on both salaries to get by so DH needs to work too. Does this somehow make us lesser parents? For us it has nothing to do with luxuries and everything to do with having a roof over our heads and clothes on our back.

ETA: I had more to say

DeannaGL · February 2014

SarahVol131 said:

DeannaGL said:

I was very lucky to be able to work from home 4/5 days per week with a caregiver in my home, so I could take breaks to nurse instead of having to pump. It gives me more time with DS because there is no commuting, drop off, pick up, prep time. I also have more awareness of what he is doing and how he is feeling at most all times in the day because I can hear what is going on in the house. I wouldn't want to trade the one-on-one attention and opportunities for special activities and outings either. All luxuries, I know, but important to our family.

Not only unpopular but sanctimonious as well. Thanks for insinuating that those of us who work and send our kids to daycare don't find the one on one time important. That's swell.

That's not quite what I meant, Sarah. Everyone makes the choice that works best for their family. There are differences in child care options and costs/benefits to all options. We all want to spend as much time with our babies as we can, and make the choice that works best for our families.

acciovino · February 2014

DeannaGL said:

SarahVol131 said:

DeannaGL said:

I was very lucky to be able to work from home 4/5 days per week with a caregiver in my home, so I could take breaks to nurse instead of having to pump. It gives me more time with DS because there is no commuting, drop off, pick up, prep time. I also have more awareness of what he is doing and how he is feeling at most all times in the day because I can hear what is going on in the house. I wouldn't want to trade the one-on-one attention and opportunities for special activities and outings either. All luxuries, I know, but important to our family.

Not only unpopular but sanctimonious as well. Thanks for insinuating that those of us who work and send our kids to daycare don't find the one on one time important. That's swell.

That's not quite what I meant, Sarah. Everyone makes the choice that works best for their family. There are differences in child care options and costs/benefits to all options. We all want to spend as much time with our babies as we can, and make the choice that works best for our families.

katnipeverclean · February 2014

DeannaGL said:

DeannaGL said:

I was very lucky to be able to work from home 4/5 days per week with a caregiver in my home, so I could take breaks to nurse instead of having to pump. It gives me more time with DS because there is no commuting, drop off, pick up, prep time. I also have more awareness of what he is doing and how he is feeling at most all times in the day because I can hear what is going on in the house. I wouldn't want to trade the one-on-one attention and opportunities for special activities and outings either. All luxuries, I know, but important to our family.

Not only unpopular but sanctimonious as well. Thanks for insinuating that those of us who work and send our kids to daycare don't find the one on one time important. That's swell.
That's not quite what I meant, Sarah. Everyone makes the choice that works best for their family. There are differences in child care options and costs/benefits to all options. We all want to spend as much time with our babies as we can, and make the choice that works best for our families.

Still sanctimonious, but yay.

Katieryan13 · February 2014

So, I just discovered the Baby Shower board and I didn't realize how many "rules" there are. I would never plan mine own baby shower, but I don't think its the end of the world if someone plans their own baby shower. I would go if I was invited to one.

Ylvelill · February 2014

aliletz said:

Actually, all of the studies I've read on it lump weed in with heroin, cocaine, crack, alcohol, etc. They make no distinction between one and another and don't measure usage or take moderation into account. Clearly you're going to get some results from that and I don't know if I even buy the lower birth weight.. have you ever seen a stoner eat?

ETA: I obviously totally misread what you were saying there, derp.

You are right, my work training and research was done last year and it seems new studies are showing significant affects on the brain after use of weed

cuntasaurusrex · February 2014

JamieSejkora said:

DeannaGL said:

DeannaGL said:

I was very lucky to be able to work from home 4/5 days per week with a caregiver in my home, so I could take breaks to nurse instead of having to pump. It gives me more time with DS because there is no commuting, drop off, pick up, prep time. I also have more awareness of what he is doing and how he is feeling at most all times in the day because I can hear what is going on in the house. I wouldn't want to trade the one-on-one attention and opportunities for special activities and outings either. All luxuries, I know, but important to our family.

Not only unpopular but sanctimonious as well. Thanks for insinuating that those of us who work and send our kids to daycare don't find the one on one time important. That's swell.
That's not quite what I meant, Sarah. Everyone makes the choice that works best for their family. There are differences in child care options and costs/benefits to all options. We all want to spend as much time with our babies as we can, and make the choice that works best for our families.

As much as I would love to stay home with my baby, sadly it's not an option for us. This was an unplanned pregnancy and luckily we are able to afford all the things that go along with taking care of a baby, but I'm still a student and in order for me to provide a better life for my child someday, I need to finish getting my degree. Can't really do that and stay home with a baby all day. Daycare is our only option, and truthfully, I'm glad that my baby will get to interact with other kids and learn some social skills that will benefit him/her later in life. Doesn't mean I love my baby less or want to spend any less time with him/her, I just want to finish getting my degree.

I don't think anyone ever said that anyone loves their child less for the way they take care of them during the day. I think it's fine for people to come to their own choices and have opinions on it, and I don't think she insinuated anything, either- it seems to me that its a sore spot because some people have misgivings/guilt/whatever about the situation they're in, the choices they made, had to make, preferred to make, whatever. I don't judge anyone for sending their kids to daycare. I also will. But I'd still rather not. Does that mean I think you don't love your kid? No. Calm down, y'all!

DeannaGL · February 2014

Before I started the job I have now, my husband and I used to carpool together where we worked in the same building, although at different companies. We planned then to send our DS to a daycare that was a block away from our building because that was the best option for us at the time. My best friend went to a college daycare where her mom worked, and that was awesome for them. With teleworking, it just doesn't make sense for us.

I can see where you guys thought my comment was sanctimonious, but that's not where my heart is. This has been one of the most difficult decisions we have made as parents, and I know it is a controversial one. We don't have a single friend who has made the same choice. They all think we are crazy.

JMCB09 · February 2014

aliletz said:

ghostof5letters said:

There has been much eye-roll enduring ass kissing here this week. Same goes with compliment fishing.

Agreed. It irks me when people try to use the good ol' college form of lesbianism to feel better about themselves and get attention. Not to say it isn't flattering, but still, I'm not trying to fish for it.

~*quote fail*~
I am

chevronseven · February 2014

This is my first time posting on this thread, but I definitely have an unpopular opinion! I know that it is in kids' nature to ask "why," but I believe that when it comes to a parent telling them to do something, the only answer they need is "Because I said so." That's how I was raised, you just do what you're told and it doesn't matter why! When I got a little older my mom would start entertaining my curiosity more, but as a child it was (and is) a safety issue. If your kid is about to run in front of a car and you say "Stop!" you don't have time to explain why. They need to just be taught to do it because you said to. Plus it's a "respect your elders" thing in my mind. I think it should be the same for teachers, since they are recognized authority figures in a child's life (of course teach your child basic right from wrong so they know when they're being asked to do something wrong and can refuse), but I am a teacher and actually got in trouble for feeling that way.

katnipeverclean · February 2014

aliletz said:

JamieSejkora said:

DeannaGL said:

DeannaGL said:

I was very lucky to be able to work from home 4/5 days per week with a caregiver in my home, so I could take breaks to nurse instead of having to pump. It gives me more time with DS because there is no commuting, drop off, pick up, prep time. I also have more awareness of what he is doing and how he is feeling at most all times in the day because I can hear what is going on in the house. I wouldn't want to trade the one-on-one attention and opportunities for special activities and outings either. All luxuries, I know, but important to our family.

Not only unpopular but sanctimonious as well. Thanks for insinuating that those of us who work and send our kids to daycare don't find the one on one time important. That's swell.
That's not quite what I meant, Sarah. Everyone makes the choice that works best for their family. There are differences in child care options and costs/benefits to all options. We all want to spend as much time with our babies as we can, and make the choice that works best for our families.

As much as I would love to stay home with my baby, sadly it's not an option for us. This was an unplanned pregnancy and luckily we are able to afford all the things that go along with taking care of a baby, but I'm still a student and in order for me to provide a better life for my child someday, I need to finish getting my degree. Can't really do that and stay home with a baby all day. Daycare is our only option, and truthfully, I'm glad that my baby will get to interact with other kids and learn some social skills that will benefit him/her later in life. Doesn't mean I love my baby less or want to spend any less time with him/her, I just want to finish getting my degree.

I don't think anyone ever said that anyone loves their child less for the way they take care of them during the day. I think it's fine for people to come to their own choices and have opinions on it, and I don't think she insinuated anything, either- it seems to me that its a sore spot because some people have misgivings/guilt/whatever about the situation they're in, the choices they made, had to make, preferred to make, whatever. I don't judge anyone for sending their kids to daycare. I also will. But I'd still rather not. Does that mean I think you don't love your kid? No. Calm down, y'all!

I have no misgivings about my decisions. I know 100% I am a better mother because I work (not better than any other mother, but a better mother than I would be if I was SAHM or WAHM if that makes any sense). There was no mention of love either. I (personally) said that I didn't appreciate the insinuation that working meant that I was putting one on one time time with my kid after luxuries in life. After reading her comments since I am apt to believe that she didn't mean it that way, but in my opinion it sure as hell came off that way in the beginning.

ETA: How in holy hell do y'all get those "show previous quotes" things to show up. I can't figure it out for the life of me.

tealowl · February 2014

Katieryan13 said:

So, I just discovered the Baby Shower board and I didn't realize how many "rules" there are. I would never plan mine own baby shower, but I don't think its the end of the world if someone plans their own baby shower. I would go if I was invited to one.

They are mega traditional over there. Although I personally wouldn't attend a shower someone threw from themselves, I don't see a huge deal with second showers within reason. If you have a 2 year old and are pregnant again, you don't need another shower, surely you have baby items left or need to go buy it yourself. Second showers generally aren't side-eyed in my area.

Apparently I shouldn't have a shower because I already have a kid but she's almost 13, and obviously I have no baby items left.

Jbosarge85 · February 2014

Luckynumbers81 said:

I'm so sick of the GMO arguments on FB, I think that it is worthy of discussing but over FB is just obnoxious as it isn't a format for a good solid debate and it just ends up with name calling and links to questionable data sources.

I'm going to look stupid but what is GMO?

zellatrix · February 2014

2ag said:

My c-section wasn't planned, my baby was in distress. They weighed and APGARed her but she was fine once the cord wasn't wrapped around her neck and I wasn't contracting, so I held her while they put me back together. They took her to the nursery when they took me to recovery and her and DH met me there after maybe 15 minutes and I held her and BFed and that was that. As a PP mentioned, sometimes I think people have a traumatic experience that may not have anything to do with the type of birth but associate it that way, if that makes sense.

Damn it, I wanna hold my baby while they put me back together. Maybe they will let me since I won't be all drugged up on morphine or whatever the hell they put in me.

ETA: to get rid of too many quotes.

mrscurlygurl · February 2014

DeannaGL said:

Before I started the job I have now, my husband and I used to carpool together where we worked in the same building, although at different companies. We planned then to send our DS to a daycare that was a block away from our building because that was the best option for us at the time. My best friend went to a college daycare where her mom worked, and that was awesome for them. With teleworking, it just doesn't make sense for us. I can see where you guys thought my comment was sanctimonious, but that's not where my heart is. This has been one of the most difficult decisions we have made as parents, and I know it is a controversial one. We don't have a single friend who has made the same choice. They all think we are crazy.

What is it that your friends think you are crazy for? What is controversial about working from home and having a nanny?

destinie_87 · February 2014

mrscurlygurl said:

ashcross said:

Bliss+Berry said:

I think onesies are the baby equivalent of wife beaters. They are okay for inside the house, but if you're going out, put some clothes on. I just hate the way the look.
I don't know if I completely agree. You can find onesies now that are like shirts but snap at the crotch area. I think you still consider those onesies. I just brought a bunch of NB polo shirts that nap at the crotch like normal onesies for this reason. I want my little man to be stylin'
I LOVED these!

I think the plain old white onseies are the "wife beaters" for babies. If it's a long sleeve, or has some some pattern or something, those are ok. I like the hidden onsies, where it looks like a shirt but actually is a onsie.

Ditto chicken on the bone. I can eat a chicken leg (prefer not to), or cook a whole chicken, but I can't cut it up. I always make DH do it.

Jbosarge85 · February 2014

This is my first time posting on this thread, but I definitely have an unpopular opinion! I know that it is in kids' nature to ask "why," but I believe that when it comes to a parent telling them to do something, the only answer they need is "Because I said so." That's how I was raised, you just do what you're told and it doesn't matter why! When I got a little older my mom would start entertaining my curiosity more, but as a child it was (and is) a safety issue. If your kid is about to run in front of a car and you say "Stop!" you don't have time to explain why. They need to just be taught to do it because you said to. Plus it's a "respect your elders" thing in my mind. I think it should be the same for teachers, since they are recognized authority figures in a child's life (of course teach your child basic right from wrong so they know when they're being asked to do something wrong and can refuse), but I am a teacher and actually got in trouble for feeling that way.

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I think it's important to explain things to your children. If there is no reason and it's just a feeling explain that there is no reason but they need to listen to you. I think it's important to teach your children and if they are doing things that are unsafe it's even more important to explain why. I think that explaining your reasoning for decisions is a good way of teaching.

mamakiss · February 2014

UO: I'm sick of people always having something to ASK for the sake of talking babies! First it was "when do you find out what it is?" and now it's on to "what's her name going to be?" and "when is your baby shower?". When it switches to "when are you due?" I'm only answering with "the end of July!" Even though I'm in the middle because I am not looking forward to constant questions of "how many days????" Towards the end. If you wanna talk about babies, let's do it. But don't lead into it with the most popular question I'm being asked at the time for the sake of small talk! I also don't care to go over names with people because I frankly don't care what they think of our choices, and considering how far away July is still, I have no idea what's going on with a baby shower!

mamakiss · February 2014

Another one: I detest the usage of the word 'nazi' to describe being crazy about something. I don't think it's ever appropriate to downplay mass genocide in order to make a point that you like correct grammar!

zellatrix · February 2014

2ag said:

@zarkarella I would definitely bring it up with your OB, I was just numb and kinda shaky, but I never felt drugged so I would hope you'd be able to this time. But I definitely went into it in a different situation-they had just hooked me up to the fetal monitor to induce when she had major decels on contractions before they started anything. The only meds I had were terbutaline to stop contractions and the epi I got in the OR.

I was drugged because I was induced. They put me on the pitocin and I said that I would like to sleep through the first little bit of it because I hadn't slept in over 24 hours. So, they gave me a narcotic and I thought I would take a little nap. Except the nurse they assigned to sit by my bedside talked the whole damn time, so no sleep. Then after about 4 hours, the OB said the baby's heart rate would dip every time I had a contraction and that I needed a csection. I never had time for that narcotic they gave me to wear off.

This was especially not fun when they started rushing around preparing me to go, because I couldn't focus on anything. And then they put the bed down and pushed me down the hall. All I remember is going by family members wishing me luck looking down at me and watching the ceiling tiles pass in the hallway.

Then we got to the OR and my husband, bless him, was so excited all he could do was watch and take video when the baby came out. And then I insisted that he go with the baby. I didn't want him alone without us for his first few minutes of life. So, it was just me and my BFF For Life, the anesthesiologist. He stayed by my head, talking to me, telling me what they were doing, telling me it was okay and that I did great. I seriously get teary thinking about that man because he made one of the scariest times of my life bearable.

ETA: I am looking forward to next time because I am going to turn down anything that messes with my head. I know epidurals work for me and that is enough. The pressure when they are pushing your abdomen down to pull the baby out was the only not so great part because it was a little hard to breathe.

iris427 · February 2014

livelaughlove88 said:

This is my first time posting on this thread, but I definitely have an unpopular opinion! I know that it is in kids' nature to ask "why," but I believe that when it comes to a parent telling them to do something, the only answer they need is "Because I said so." That's how I was raised, you just do what you're told and it doesn't matter why! When I got a little older my mom would start entertaining my curiosity more, but as a child it was (and is) a safety issue. If your kid is about to run in front of a car and you say "Stop!" you don't have time to explain why. They need to just be taught to do it because you said to. Plus it's a "respect your elders" thing in my mind. I think it should be the same for teachers, since they are recognized authority figures in a child's life (of course teach your child basic right from wrong so they know when they're being asked to do something wrong and can refuse), but I am a teacher and actually got in trouble for feeling that way.

I love it when people think there is only one correct parenting technique for every single child on earth.

iris427 · February 2014

Jbosarge85 said:

Luckynumbers81 said:

I'm so sick of the GMO arguments on FB, I think that it is worthy of discussing but over FB is just obnoxious as it isn't a format for a good solid debate and it just ends up with name calling and links to questionable data sources.

I'm going to look stupid but what is GMO?

Genetically modified organisms

runrinserepeat · February 2014

iris427 said:

livelaughlove88 said:

This is my first time posting on this thread, but I definitely have an unpopular opinion! I know that it is in kids' nature to ask "why," but I believe that when it comes to a parent telling them to do something, the only answer they need is "Because I said so." That's how I was raised, you just do what you're told and it doesn't matter why! When I got a little older my mom would start entertaining my curiosity more, but as a child it was (and is) a safety issue. If your kid is about to run in front of a car and you say "Stop!" you don't have time to explain why. They need to just be taught to do it because you said to. Plus it's a "respect your elders" thing in my mind. I think it should be the same for teachers, since they are recognized authority figures in a child's life (of course teach your child basic right from wrong so they know when they're being asked to do something wrong and can refuse), but I am a teacher and actually got in trouble for feeling that way.

I love it when people think there is only one correct parenting technique for every single child on earth.

One love tit is not enough for this statement.

alyssa719 · February 2014

iris427 said:

Jbosarge85 said:

Luckynumbers81 said:

I'm so sick of the GMO arguments on FB, I think that it is worthy of discussing but over FB is just obnoxious as it isn't a format for a good solid debate and it just ends up with name calling and links to questionable data sources.

I'm going to look stupid but what is GMO?

Genetically modified organisms

You know.. kind of like evolution on a faster scale.

...sometimes... ...and sometimes it's the devil trying to get into our souls.

katnipeverclean · February 2014

iris427 said:

Jbosarge85 said:

Luckynumbers81 said:

I'm so sick of the GMO arguments on FB, I think that it is worthy of discussing but over FB is just obnoxious as it isn't a format for a good solid debate and it just ends up with name calling and links to questionable data sources.

I'm going to look stupid but what is GMO?

Genetically modified organisms

This might haunt my dreams tonight.

V1981 · February 2014

Not sure if this is unpopular but sorry if I offend...

I'm SO sick of seeing friends newsfeeds on days with a lot of snow with things like - oh I'm so happy I'm a sahm so I don't have to go to work.

F off! Proud of you, but a little respect for the rest of us please.

beff12 · February 2014

SarahVol131 said:

iris427 said:

Jbosarge85 said:

Luckynumbers81 said:

I'm so sick of the GMO arguments on FB, I think that it is worthy of discussing but over FB is just obnoxious as it isn't a format for a good solid debate and it just ends up with name calling and links to questionable data sources.

I'm going to look stupid but what is GMO?

Genetically modified organisms

This might haunt my dreams tonight.

Is it weird that I really want to eat corn now? Maybe a little?

bullybutt · February 2014

milestrellas said:

bullybutt said:

milestrellas said:

I think Leonardo DiCaprio is quite unattractive and overrated as an actor.
"GIIIIILLLLBERRRT" Dude, What's Eating Gilbert Grape was amazing!!!
You're referencing a movie that came out 20 years ago. I think my point still stands about him being overrated!

Unless you thought he was attractive in that movie, because then we'd have to have a talk

The Departed (one of my favorites), Django...he was great in those! I don't get to watch movies much, so I haven't seen his most recent stuff. I think he is adorable even if he is a model banging whore.

drunkenhandstand · February 2014

milestrellas said:

I think Leonardo DiCaprio is quite unattractive and overrated as an actor.

Shelleybell · February 2014

Salsera29 said:

JP27 said:

jensavicci said:

This is such a lame UO but, I hate the song "here comes the bride". It's so....non-romantic or original at all. In fact, all it does is very plainly state that the bride is coming all dressed in white. I also very much dislike when the couple sees each other before the ceremony begins. It's not because of bad luck or whatever but because I like the idea of seeing the bride for the first time right when she approaches the aisle.

Me too! I walked down to an instrumental version of an Eric Clapton song. My MIL really was campaigning for Canon in D but after being in orchestra my whole life and playing that song a million times hearing it makes me want to bang my head against the wall. Objectively, it's beautiful but I just can't.

"Funny" story about that song: When DH and I were meeting with our officiant prior to our wedding, she (a Jewish cantor) requested that we not use it. Wagner was a famous anti-semite and there was a lot of his music played in the camps. No problem. I got very attached to the idea of walking down the aisle to "Trumpet Voluntary." Well, when the moment came...I heard the first 3 notes of HCTB and almost died. I looked at the DJ and mouthed, "Wrong song!!!" but it was too late. I had to go. So instead of having a magical moment, I was terrified that our officiant and half our guests were going to be horribly offended. Anybody who knows me can tell my smile in the pics is super plastered on. God I hate that song.

our cantor said the same.... i would have been pissseeeedddd.

BW1088 · February 2014

Maybe I'm overly-sensitive, but my UO would be about those mamas who choose to stay at home with the kiddos and then constantly complain about how bored they are. :-< Financially, it's not possible for me to quit working, though I desperately (so bad it hurts) want to be at home full-time.

I figure, if you're not happy staying at home all the time, consider a hobby or part-time job maybe? There's no shame in going back to work if being a SAHM isn't the right fit for you, but it's kind of rude to whine about being bored/stuck-in-the-house-with-these-crazy-kids to someone who would give almost anything to trade places with you. I understand once in a while you need to vent, but over and over is too much.

Maybe I just have rude "friends"? :-?

drunkenhandstand · February 2014

I'd will do absolutely anything to stay home with my children. I'd give up cable, internet, car, shopping, etc. before I ever went back to work. On the contrary, I don't give a shit about breastfeeding, natural child birth, feeding my children organic nutritious food, etc. Is my "good mom" badge all balanced out now?

We're all just doing the best we can. I hate when I see moms judging other moms when it comes to their parenting. Staying home is just something that is important to me - that I value. I don't hold other moms to ideals I have for MYSELF.

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