UO Thursday

AnyMax · March 2014

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Pearl1982 · March 2014

I think it's weird and sad when people post stuff on FB about dead people's birthdays and the anniversaries of their passing. "Happy birthday, Dad - you'd be 65 today!" I don't get it. I understand very much that birthdays and anniversaries are exceptionally difficult when you've lost a loved one, but I don't see how publicly posting it makes that any easier.

henderson1026 · March 2014

Pearl1982 said:

I think it's weird and sad when people post stuff on FB about dead people's birthdays and the anniversaries of their passing. "Happy birthday, Dad - you'd be 65 today!" I don't get it. I understand very much that birthdays and anniversaries are exceptionally difficult when you've lost a loved one, but I don't see how publicly posting it makes that any easier.

I think about my grandparents on their birthdays. I have moved on and it is a nice way to remember them.

Pearl1982 · March 2014

henderson1026 said:

Pearl1982 said:

I think it's weird and sad when people post stuff on FB about dead people's birthdays and the anniversaries of their passing. "Happy birthday, Dad - you'd be 65 today!" I don't get it. I understand very much that birthdays and anniversaries are exceptionally difficult when you've lost a loved one, but I don't see how publicly posting it makes that any easier.

I think about my grandparents on their birthdays. I have moved on and it is a nice way to remember them.

Yep. I think about mine, too. I don't post it on FB, though. Having said that, I'm a very private person, so that could be part of it.

bumpuser10199668 · March 2014

MrsSparklebottom said:

I think that people who know nothing about Common Core shouldn't post shit about how horrible it is, especially when they're focusing on the wrong things. It has its problems, but conceptual understanding isn't one of them. We've been trying to teach that for years. Sorry that you're now all of a sudden paying attention because it's gotten political. Eta: spelling fix

I think a majority of people have no right to comment about education, especially those passing laws about it. Even a lot of teachers have no idea what they are talking about when they start complaining.

MrsLaLaBug · March 2014

https://www.cnn.com/2014/03/05/living/nj-teen-sues-parents-for-college-education/

I think this story is absolutely effing ridiculous and this dumb spoiled brat bish should be ashamed of herself, as should her attorney for even accepting this case. I know people are sue-happy these days but this is just some horseshit.

mrsdanielleM2010 · March 2014

MrsLaLaBug said:

https://www.cnn.com/2014/03/05/living/nj-teen-sues-parents-for-college-education/

I think this story is absolutely effing ridiculous and this dumb spoiled brat bish should be ashamed of herself, as should her attorney for even accepting this case. I know people are sue-happy these days but this is just some horseshit.

I really hope @mrslalabug, that this is a POPULAR opinion. This kid is right up there with the affluenza defense as part of what's wrong with the country.

kmbk27 · March 2014

yurizaba said:
I hate Twilight, although the books are easy to read, I think they are a horrible example for young girls

Agreed. I can't stand Twilight.

MrsLaLaBug · March 2014

mrsdanielleM2010 said:

MrsLaLaBug said:

https://www.cnn.com/2014/03/05/living/nj-teen-sues-parents-for-college-education/

I think this story is absolutely effing ridiculous and this dumb spoiled brat bish should be ashamed of herself, as should her attorney for even accepting this case. I know people are sue-happy these days but this is just some horseshit.

I really hope @mrslalabug, that this is a POPULAR opinion. This kid is right up there with the affluenza defense as part of what's wrong with the country.

I hope it's a popular opinion too, lol... you just never know. Kids suing their parents. If this becomes a new trend, I quit life.

kmbk27 · March 2014

I think award shows, up to and including the Academy Awards, are terribly boring, and I don't get all the fuss about watching the red carpets either.

ChesTal · March 2014

Maybe not UO, but I love when someone receives a good dose of deserved karma... and I love to sit back and watch it roll in!

blue+skies · March 2014

MrsLaLaBug said:
https://www.cnn.com/2014/03/05/living/nj-teen-sues-parents-for-college-education/

I think this story is absolutely effing ridiculous and this dumb spoiled brat bish should be ashamed of herself, as should her attorney for even accepting this case. I know people are sue-happy these days but this is just some horseshit.

But I was really rooting for her to win. Because, you know, if it is a given right for children to be able to go through college on their parent's dime, then DH and I could sue our parents for back-tuition. I already started spending that $50,000 they'll owe us.

Seriously though, aren't there a few lawyers on this board? What kind of lawyer would take a case like this?

LTMama · March 2014

blue+skies said:

Seriously though, aren't there a few lawyers on this board? What kind of lawyer would take a case like this?

I'm guessing the lawyer knew it would be pretty high profile and was hoping for the free publicity. The case sounds like a loser to me (caveat, I know nothing about family law), so it's not very good publicity, but I suppose there's always some value to name recognition.

Stasi · March 2014

MermaidsMagic said:

Not having Facebook is weird unless you're a public official.

Or a teacher...I knkow lots of teacher friends who just find it easier to not have it. My DH is a HS teacher and only logs on about once a year...

JustCricket · March 2014

I think fried butter looks amazeballs....

BabyMayinMarch · March 2014

I strongly dislike those family car decals. Especally the ones that have the deceased family dog floating above the family with a halo.

krazyinsane · March 2014

MermaidsMagic said:
Not having Facebook is weird unless you're a public official.

I had one and actually became very addicted to checking it...to the point I was becoming a bad mother. At the point when DH pointed it out and I started keeping track of when I checked it I couldn't even go 10 minutes without worrying about what was happening in various groups without me. So, I deleted it. It isn't worth my children to have one and I tried to limit it and was completely unsuccessful. It does feel weird but it has been 3 months and my kids and I are happier. Just food for thought.

kirstynikole · March 2014

Here's my UO..
When coaching/teaching swimming to kids of all ages(6months-18 years), I absolutely hated when my swimmers' parents would become overly possessive and clingy during lessons. Anytime their child would show any signs of discomfort it became a huge show of obsessive reassuring- now not all parents but I can certainly think of a handful. Many of these kids would actually regress and not actively participate as much as they had because mommy or daddy would let them stop and not encourage them out of their comfort zone. I always felt like- your child is here to learn, I am very gentle and patient I'm certainly not abrasive or inattentive, I'm certified and board trained to make sure your child is safe, please give your child some room to breath and learn. I felt like they could never really learn when their parents would constantly catch them before they fell(metaphorically not literally).

Now since I will be a FTM I know I can't say how I'll act in that situation but here's to hoping right?

bumpuser10199668 · March 2014

MermaidsMagic said:

Not having Facebook is weird unless you're a public official.

DH doesn't have a facebook. He also didn't own a computer or have internet until I moved in. He's 35 years old, and NEVER had the internet. He is weird.

edit: words

mrsH1112 · March 2014

kirstynikole said:

Here's my UO..
When coaching/teaching swimming to kids of all ages(6months-18 years), I absolutely hated when my swimmers' parents would become overly possessive and clingy during lessons. Anytime their child would show any signs of discomfort it became a huge show of obsessive reassuring- now not all parents but I can certainly think of a handful. Many of these kids would actually regress and not actively participate as much as they had because mommy or daddy would let them stop and not encourage them out of their comfort zone. I always felt like- your child is here to learn, I am very gentle and patient I'm certainly not abrasive or inattentive, I'm certified and board trained to make sure your child is safe, please give your child some room to breath and learn. I felt like they could never really learn when their parents would constantly catch them before they fell(metaphorically not literally).

Now since I will be a FTM I know I can't say how I'll act in that situation but here's to hoping right?

I completly agree! I used to teach swim as well. My favorite was when the kids would get good enough to start swimming in the deep end, some parents would be so on edge that they would stand in the stands and gasp out loud and yell 'watch him is he ok!?" As if me as the professional would allow a child to try something out that would put them in harms way if they werent ready for it.

Im sure also as a FTM Ill be protective too but sometimes you have to just let go and let your kids reach their potential and put trust in others.

softsoprano · March 2014

MrsSparklebottom said:

mamakate12345 said:

I hate the whole zombie craze. So many people loving the zombie tv shows, so many people being zombies for halloween, zombie walks for charity. The whole infatuation seriously creeps me out...why do so many people love to watch, dress as, and pretend to be flesh eating dead people? Weird

Because The Walking Dead kicks ass.

Yes, love The Walking Dead.

kirstynikole · March 2014

kshayes0315 it probably is best you're going because they really can pick up on other peoples' nerves.. and if dad is a nervous wreck, naturally she'll feel like she's in danger.
yurizaba
I've taught adults because they were given that type of fear at a young age and were always too afraid to confront it.

I know you can never say never until you have a kid, but growing up I was thankful I learned things on my own because my mom wasn't overly protective and would push me to grow. I'm a well rounded individual now because of it. Funny though because with my little half sister that was not the case.

kleigh926 · March 2014

Several times a week, I see selfies posted on Facebook from people who intentionally take pics of themselves looking like crap, saying, "I'm sick/tired/just had a baby/etc." I don't get it. Why would you post a picture of yourself looking exhausted and/or sick and put it out there for everyone to see? What's the point? To get sympathy? Some of them are downright embarrassing. To the point that if I took a pic of myself looking like that, I'd delete it right away because I wouldn't even want my husband seeing it. I really don't need to see or know about every aspect of their lives.

JustCricket · March 2014

mamakate12345 said:

MermaidsMagic said:

Not having Facebook is weird unless you're a public official.

I do not and never will have a facebook. I talk to my friends on the phone and in person. I share pictures with family and friends in person. The thought of pics of my children's faces on the internet bothers me and I don't feel the need to let people know my daily doings. Why would anyone truly want to hear about my Saturday plans or what I am making for dinner?

you're lucky you get to see your friends in person! My friends are skattered literally around the world I currently have ones in Italy, Germany, Japan, Australia, and somewhere on a ship in the middle of the pacific ocean. Not to mention family members I have on both coasts and then me way in the south. FB is the best way I can keep in touch with them. Will I share photos on fb of my kids? probably but I'll def keep it to a minimum.
ETA- I know fb isn't for everyone, but I really do enjoy using it as a means to keep in touch. Esp when my email is already full of junkmail and work shit.

lesleyn21 · March 2014

zoeygirl1105 said:
Alright I will say it. I don't get the Ryan Gosling craze. I could stare at his abs all day but I don't think he's "OMG THE HOTTEST GUY EVER!!".

A few people told me dh looks like him in a lot of pictures. Which then creeped me out because one of them was slightly obsessed with Ryan Gosling and who knows what shredded with pictures lol I didn't really see it.

kwitt22 · March 2014

At work we have PA system and if someone needs something (on the phone) they will page them. Like "So and So is parked at your extension". One of our receptionist has what one might call "a sexy voice". Honestly her voice is nice, but I never thought sexy. She was told she needs to change her voice bc it sounds too sexy on the PA system. I couldn't believe they actually told her this. If you knew her, she is not trying to sound sexy, its just her voice. To me this sounds like sexual harassment, but I am not a lawyer. I feel bad for her.

Everyusernameistaken · March 2014

My fb over share pet peeve is when people post pictures of their kid in the hospital with a caption like "Baby's first ambulance ride! So scary

" and then NO DETAILS about what the issue is. So all their friends and family are like "omg what's wrong??". Bonus points if the mom has taken a selfie of herself holding the sleepy sick baby and making a sad face.

To me this takes AWing to a whole new level because people are legitimately concerned that something is very wrong (and it's usually a normal baby issue like a high-ish fever). I don't think hospital pics are necessarily appropriate to share to begin with (but I'm super private on FB) let alone when you don't give details and make people worry so you can get some FB attention.

I hope this isn't a UO, but apparently it is on my Facebook.

nyg2042 · March 2014

I'll say it - I don't necessarily mind boy names for girls. Actually one of our front-runners if we have a girl would be a name typically considered a "boy name."

bodziochl · March 2014

I hate the word "hipster". Anytime I hear it, I cringe. It has become a stupid derogatory umbrella term for like 1/3 of the population. Work in a creative field? Hipster. Listen to alternative music? Hipster. Live in the city? Hipster. The word doesn't even mean anything anymore. Why do people strive to label everyone as something?

chusum · March 2014

Everyusernameistaken said:
My fb over share pet peeve is when people post pictures of their kid in the hospital with a caption like "Baby's first ambulance ride! So scary " and then NO DETAILS about what the issue is. So all their friends and family are like "omg what's wrong??". Bonus points if the mom has taken a selfie of herself holding the sleepy sick baby and making a sad face.

To me this takes AWing to a whole new level because people are legitimately concerned that something is very wrong (and it's usually a normal baby issue like a high-ish fever). I don't think hospital pics are necessarily appropriate to share to begin with (but I'm super private on FB) let alone when you don't give details and make people worry so you can get some FB attention.

I hope this isn't a UO, but apparently it is on my Facebook.

It's called vaguebooking... And I absolutely hate it. Don't be vague about something horrible happening to get attention. If you are asking for prayers or want help say why. I can't stand vaguebookers!

chusum · March 2014

My UO is that before I was a mom I was against kids having iPads or some form of portable technology. Now after traveling often long distances with a toddler I think iPads are a form of survival and are often necessary. Following a child around an airport during a 4 hour layover (while pregnant) is torture for the child, the parents, and all of the other travelers.

Annsor · March 2014

I judge parents who let their little toddler girls wear high heel type shoes. They can barely walk & you are putting a heeled shoe on them? Wtf? I also can't stand the moms that take pictures of their little girls and put them on Facebook with captions that say stuff like "sexy" or "hot like momma" This includes those "viral" pictures of little girls dressed like pin up girls with a face full of makeup. would you try to sexualize a toddler? I don't get it, don't like it & frankly it makes me really uncomfortable to look at.

pinguino11 · March 2014

breannek.ot said:

Several times a week, I see selfies posted on Facebook from people who intentionally take pics of themselves looking like crap, saying, "I'm sick/tired/just had a baby/etc." I don't get it. Why would you post a picture of yourself looking exhausted and/or sick and put it out there for everyone to see? What's the point? To get sympathy? Some of them are downright embarrassing. To the point that if I took a pic of myself looking like that, I'd delete it right away because I wouldn't even want my husband seeing it. I really don't need to see or know about every aspect of their lives.
I have some FB friends like this and I am with you. I don't want to see myself looking like that, why would I want the whole world to see it?

However, self-editing every picture can be damaging to self-esteem in the long run. Although I do think those pictures are posted too often and maybe (probably) for the need of sympathy or reassurance (no you look great!). I'm thinking that I will likely be a hot mess after the baby is born and I hope I will feel confident enough to be in pictures regardless of my appearance because those memories are going to be priceless and be gone before I know it. I may not post every single one on FB though

Just a little quote from Beauty Redefined on the topic: "Studies show time spent on social media decreases self-esteem for girls and women. Before comparing yourself to someone else's perfect pics, pause and imagine the filters, Photoshopping, and 25 other selfies she tried before choosing the one you're seeing. Then laugh at the lengths we go to look "perfect," and stop comparing yourself! It's time to unite with women instead of divide, to be happy, and to remember comparison is the thief of joy."

LTMama · March 2014

MermaidsMagic said:

chusum said:

My UO is that before I was a mom I was against kids having iPads or some form of portable technology. Now after traveling often long distances with a toddler I think iPads are a form of survival and are often necessary. Following a child around an airport during a 4 hour layover (while pregnant) is torture for the child, the parents, and all of the other travelers.

I felt the same way. Ella has a DVD player in the car that we turn on when we're going to be driving for more than 30 minutes, which isn't really that often, because it sucks to be in a 5 point harness without the ability to participate in conversations or sing to the music. Sure she can dance, but it's really just bashing her head side to side off the head rest. Judge me if you must, but man, it was the best 60 dollars I spent!

Agreed. I used to be so judgey about electronics for little kids, but I only ever got up the courage to go on a road trip with DD after my parents got her a Kindle Fire that I could fill with movies to keep her entertained. I had to drive from DC to NC with her once and no one else with us, so it was really the only way to keep her safely entertained so I could drive without distractions. She did great.

softsoprano · March 2014

I'm fine with the concept of a kid having entertainment/watching movies for an extended drive, but when kids have constant access to technology I think there may be a problem. I really feel it's important for a child to use their imagination and develop some coping skills for when they're bored.

My nephew is terrible about this. If he's not watching cartoons, playing the xbox or on the computer, he complains he's bored. He's 8 years old! I didn't have those options when I was his age! I mean cartoons at certain times, not like cartoon network or DVR. Nintendo was middle school and we didn't get a computer until I was in High school! WTF?

courtney4425 · March 2014

softsoprano said:
I'm fine with the concept of a kid having entertainment/watching movies for an extended drive, but when kids have constant access to technology I think there may be a problem. I really feel it's important for a child to use their imagination and develop some coping skills for when they're bored.

My nephew is terrible about this. If he's not watching cartoons, playing the xbox or on the computer, he complains he's bored. He's 8 years old! I didn't have those options when I was his age! I mean cartoons at certain times, not like cartoon network or DVR. Nintendo was middle school and we didn't get a computer until I was in High school! WTF?

Ditto. I'm all about a DVD player for a road trip but that's about it. Go outside and play if your bored!

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