UO ThursdayWARNING Possible triggers mentioned

beckynsean11 · March 2014

AccioPizza said:

Pretzels are gross and pointless, unless covered with chocolate. At which point I'm eating it in spite of the pretzel interior, because chocolate, obviously. Chex mix also sucks. <------ Lame UO today, sorry :-)

Sometimes people are just wrong. This is one of those times.

nickielachickie · March 2014

crystalangel79 said:

nickielachickie said:

@‌carmstr4

I must be confused - I thought this was the post for UO opinions and therefore I had no need to be PC.

I was specifically referring to my neighbor who is here on a work visa and has every intention of returning to their home country as they are here for a project.

I understand that america is made up all different types of people that don't talk like me, look like me, or cook like me. I just didn't realize I had to provide caveats to my comment.

So here is my comment edited for PCness

"People who do not look like me, cook like me, talk like me, or are even remotely similar to myself no matter their status in this country from born and raised here and a full fledged american to here temporarily, make great friends and great food. But they make bad neighbors because smelling strongly odiferous foods in the apartment hallway sucks."

I will say I don't mind the bacon smell from another neighbor...

I'm totally LOLing at your rewrite.
------------------------- You would love the odiferous foods my permanent resident/non-US citizen foreigner of a husband cooks. He makes the best Swedish meatballs, home-baked bread and Swedish chocolate sticky cake (you haven't lived until you've tried this). I mean this cake is moan while your eyes roll back in your head kinda cake! And though he doesn't sound like me, he is way sexier when he talks than I am! Love my foreigner, sexy accent husband!

a ha - you click "quote"!

My husband has a RI accent which is like the Boston accent but weirder. That is my other UO - I think the boston accent is ridiculous sounding.

portentosa · March 2014

beckynsean11 said:

AccioPizza said:

Pretzels are gross and pointless, unless covered with chocolate. At which point I'm eating it in spite of the pretzel interior, because chocolate, obviously.

Chex mix also sucks.

<------ Lame UO today, sorry :-)

Sometimes people are just wrong. This is one of those times.

-------end quote-------

The only thing I saw wrong was that chocolate could save a pretzel. Sorry, no. Pretzels are nasty with our without chocolate. Chex mix is also nasty, but Chex cereal is the bomb.

JustCricket · March 2014

I think avacado/guac is gross... I can only handle a little bit in sushi (the avacado) and only certain guacs, but even then it's only like one dip of a chip I can do with it.

mrsdanielleM2010 · March 2014

trombgirl said:

AccioPizza said:

Pretzels are gross and pointless, unless covered with chocolate. At which point I'm eating it in spite of the pretzel interior, because chocolate, obviously. Chex mix also sucks. <------ Lame UO today, sorry :-)

@acciopizza & @trombgirl‌ We are in a fight. I love sucking the salt off of pretzels and biting them piece by piece. As for chez mix, homemade is better but I won't ever say no. Sometimes people are just wrong. This is one of those times.
-------end quote------- The only thing I saw wrong was that chocolate could save a pretzel. Sorry, no. Pretzels are nasty with our without chocolate. Chex mix is also nasty, but Chex cereal is the bomb.

Eta I have no idea how I responded in the middle of the thread, but Colbert is still right.

portentosa · March 2014

DH and I both have German and Irish in our heritage. Where we differ is my English and his Portuguese, so of course whenever I do anything 'Brit'....like drink tea or eat fried trout for breakfast I get teased. Also how dare I, as a Brit, not love his favorite show...Top Gear.

beckynsean11 · March 2014

trombgirl said:

AccioPizza said:

Pretzels are gross and pointless, unless covered with chocolate. At which point I'm eating it in spite of the pretzel interior, because chocolate, obviously. Chex mix also sucks. <------ Lame UO today, sorry :-)

Sometimes people are just wrong. This is one of those times.
-------end quote------- The only thing I saw wrong was that chocolate could save a pretzel. Sorry, no. Pretzels are nasty with our without chocolate. Chex mix is also nasty, but Chex cereal is the bomb.

~~~~~~~ GAH! Stuck in box~~~~~~~

False. Pretzels are yummy, chocolate covered pretzels are yummy, Chex mix is yummy, Chex cereal (cinnamon esp.) is the bom.com.

nickielachickie · March 2014

MermaidsMagic said:

nickielachickie said: That is my other UO - I think the boston accent is ridiculous sounding.

Go fack yaaself.

lol. If it makes you feel better my kids are going to probably run around with their daddy talking about how they love that show "pawn stars" cause my husband loves it - except it sounds like he says "porn stars".

portentosa · March 2014

I will fight you all on my food UOs!!!!

Food seems to be the only thing I have UOs on as I'm totally right and cool on all other matters.

mrsdanielleM2010 · March 2014

flyawaycricket said:

I think avacado/guac is gross... I can only handle a little bit in sushi (the avacado) and only certain guacs, but even then it's only like one dip of a chip I can do with it.

This is very nearly post it worthy.

ashaw512 · March 2014

SmileyGirl18 said:
I am so going to get flamed for this...

I don't think the difference between sex and gender is that big of a deal when you are talking about an unborn baby. Obviously, as a child grows it becomes more of an issue. But in utero it isn't something to get your panties in a wad about.

I completely agree. I really don't think there is technically a difference BC on paper sex and gender is male or female. Now gender role is what you choose to be. When you sign up for something or put it on paper you are asked sex or gender not both, you answer male or female plain and simple. I guess were gonna have to start saying sex reveal party? Um no. Now you can change your sex but you can't do that as a child so its nothing to get upset about.

JustCricket · March 2014

SmileyGirl18 said:

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This is just blasphemy. I am not sure I we can ever be friends.

mrsdanielleM2010 said:

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This is very nearly post it worthy.

I know. I know... I wish I liked it... but I just don't. Also @smileygirl18 can I stay off your post it if I say I nearly spit out my drink when I saw your JewJew Bean? That joke made my morning.

AccioPizza · March 2014

nickielachickie said:

MermaidsMagic said:

nickielachickie said: That is my other UO - I think the boston accent is ridiculous sounding.

Go fack yaaself.

lol. If it makes you feel better my kids are going to probably run around with their daddy talking about how they love that show "pawn stars" cause my husband loves it - except it sounds like he says "porn stars".

This made me literally laugh out loud. Be sure and tape people's reactions ;-)

mrsdanielleM2010 · March 2014

ambershaw512 said:

I am so going to get flamed for this... I don't think the difference between sex and gender is that big of a deal when you are talking about an unborn baby. Obviously, as a child grows it becomes more of an issue. But in utero it isn't something to get your panties in a wad about.
I completely agree. I really don't think there is technically a difference BC on paper sex and gender is male or female. Now gender role is what you choose to be. When you sign up for something or put it on paper you are asked sex or gender not both, you answer male or female plain and simple. I guess were gonna have to start saying sex reveal party? Um no. Now you can change your sex but you can't do that as a child so its nothing to get upset about.

This brings me back to my UO from some time in January. I think sex/gender reveal parties are tacky. What parts a child has is not a reason to celebrate in my opinion. There are definitely different degrees of tacky, but they scream AW to me.

ashaw512 · March 2014

@mrsdanielleM2010‌ I was using an example in gender/sex. It's always going to be called gender reveal. I think the party isnt "tacky" Maybe aw but an announcement is always ok!

bumpuser10199668 · March 2014

nickielachickie said:
@‌carmstr4

I must be confused - I thought this was the post for UO opinions and therefore I had no need to be PC.

I was specifically referring to my neighbor who is here on a work visa and has every intention of returning to their home country as they are here for a project.

I understand that america is made up all different types of people that don't talk like me, look like me, or cook like me. I just didn't realize I had to provide caveats to my comment.

So here is my comment edited for PCness

"People who do not look like me, cook like me, talk like me, or are even remotely similar to myself no matter their status in this country from born and raised here and a full fledged american to here temporarily, make great friends and great food. But they make bad neighbors because smelling strongly odiferous foods in the apartment hallway sucks."

I will say I don't mind the bacon smell from another neighbor...

You are confused. Any thread at any time is open for flaming. But no, I wasn't flaming you, I was saying the way I read it in my head sounded derogatory, not the way you used it

KayNatural · March 2014

mrsH1112 said:

Mine...
I look down and judge adults who are picky eaters and refuse to try new foods. Right or wrong I think it makes them look like a toddler.

I actually get mad when Im sitting there eating something as simple as say Hummus or pot stickers and I have a co worker come up to me and say "ugh, whats that? That looks gross Id never try that"

I totally get that not everyone grows up in an area with different food choices so your not exposed to it, but dont say you hate something or its gross till you try a little of it.

I can totally relate! I didn't grow up eating a diverse array of foods, but as an adult, I love trying different things! Especially fruits and veggies I've never had.

I work with a girl who turn her nose up at most fruits and veggies, so I often bring extra snacks for her to try. Huge fail...she won't even eat grapes. Grapes! They're just little bites of sweetness, what's not to like? she's also never had a kiwi; I offered her one yesterday and she gave me the stank face, so I let her be.

bumpuser10199668 · March 2014

ambershaw512 said:

SmileyGirl18 said:
I am so going to get flamed for this...

I don't think the difference between sex and gender is that big of a deal when you are talking about an unborn baby. Obviously, as a child grows it becomes more of an issue. But in utero it isn't something to get your panties in a wad about.
I completely agree. I really don't think there is technically a difference BC on paper sex and gender is male or female. Now gender role is what you choose to be. When you sign up for something or put it on paper you are asked sex or gender not both, you answer male or female plain and simple. I guess were gonna have to start saying sex reveal party? Um no. Now you can change your sex but you can't do that as a child so its nothing to get upset about.

Gender role isn't what you choose. Gender identity is. See page 1. There is a very important distinction here

Irisheyes1247 · March 2014

MrsLaLaBug said:

I feel very strongly about people who claim that being a SAHM can't be considered a "real job". Sadly, I usually find that it's the working moms that are the haters in this scenario. I am a working mom with a full-time "real job" and I would personally give my left kidney to be able to be a full-time SAHM.

Sorry, but feeding, teaching, playing, bathing, changing, and just all-around caring for a child on a daily basis is def considered a "real job" to me. Is that not the same thing that we pay daycare teachers and school teachers do? Anyone who thinks it's not just because they aren't getting paid or clocking in/out is just a dipshidiot in my book.

I definitely think SAHM is a real job. I work PT and my time at work is really like a break from my home life. But I also hate when SAHMs act all high and mighty about staying home. In a group of friends we were talking about how many hours a week we work, clearly at our outside-of-the-home jobs - one of the women who was a SAHM chimed in "I work 24 hours a day!" Um, get over yourself. We're all moms, we're all on call 24/7.

brittneyandadam · March 2014

It really bothers me when people tell me as a wife and soon-to-be mom, it's my job to make my husband happy. No, actually, my job is at the Red Cross where I go to work every day. DH is and should be perfectly capable of taking care of himself. Our relationship is a partnership where we meet each others needs.

Also, the sex/gender thing does bother me. Your baby's sex is determined by its sex chromosomes...XX vs XY. Gender is a projection of personal and societal expectations...girls wear pink and boys wear blue. I feel like ppl get too caught up in perpetuating gender sterotypes for their children early on.

mrsH1112 · March 2014

lstrejcek said:

beckynsean11 said:

lesleyn21 said:

Mine...
I look down and judge adults who are picky eaters and refuse to try new foods. Right or wrong I think it makes them look like a toddler.

I actually get mad when Im sitting there eating something as simple as say Hummus or pot stickers and I have a co worker come up to me and say "ugh, whats that? That looks gross Id never try that"

I totally get that not everyone grows up in an area with different food choices so your not exposed to it, but dont say you hate something or its gross till you try a little of it.
I'm extremely picky and won't try new foods. I will never tell you it looks gross r say ew what is that. I just simply won't try it.

This is me. I'm picky, I know it's a problem. Generally, I just don't eat the food. If someone asks if I want some, I usually leave it at "No thank you." If I'm feeling adventurous, I'll try a tiny taste. I never say I think it's gross without trying it. Unless it has pickles or mustard in it. Then it is most definitely gross & I don't need to try it to know it.

ETA: I also know that my pickiness is not anyone else's problem. If I'm invited to someone's house for a meal, I eat whatever is served. No faces, no complaints.

This is what I'm talking about. I applaud you for acting like an adult (no sarcasm), because I have seen grown ass people pick stuff out of their food at dinner. Really? I get it isn't the most delish thing you've ever had, but choke it down and move on.

I agree...you are acting an adult about it and you own up that its a problem. You will suck it up and eat what is served at someones house if you have to. So that's a little different in my book. Im in situations where I go out and get food for everyone and people make demands like "I want a cheesburger no cheese ,easy mayo, easy lettuce, no tomato, extra onion." Are you serious? haha.

My husband is a little bit picky, but has gotten WAY better since weve been married and agrees that its just a mind set that he had to get out of, and we both want to raise our kids to try new foods and try new things.

trebekastan · March 2014

yurizaba said:

I may or may not get flamed for this, but I believe all pedophiles and violent sex offenders should be castrated automatically.

Can't agree with you more. Especially if there is DNA evidence. I think that should be the punishment for first time offenders so there is never a second time.

softsoprano · March 2014

Picky eaters piss me off. It's one thing if there are a few items you just can't stand (I don't eat fish... I've tried, I just can't). My FIL is the worst picky eater I know. I was cutting up avocado for a salad one day (LOVE avocado/guac), and he made a face... He has never tried and wont give it a chance because, I dunno, it's green? Apparently his mother didn't cook a lot of variety of foods or even use a lot of seasoning, just salt and lard

But still... try something!!!

And yes, castrate the sex offenders. I think we need harsher punishments in general.

blue+skies · March 2014

Too lazy to use the quote button, but speaking of picky eaters. My best friend, whom I love ever so dearly, has never tried pie. PIE! She thinks it looks gross. I think I cried a little for her when she told me this.

She also doesn't eat: bread, sandwiches, eggs, chicken wings, sauces/most condiments, noodles with anything except Alfredo (including mac & cheese), salads, soup, and the list goes on and on. When we go on girls trips the only things she eats is ham with green chili for breakfast, and then prime rib, chicken Alfredo, the toppings off of pizza, a burger with no bun, or carne asada. It makes me sad for her, I love food, all kinds of food.

trebekastan · March 2014

SmileyGirl18 said:

So...one day when we are closer friends. Remind me to tell you all my theory of what I think we should do all criminals who are convicted with DNA evidence or who plead guilty.

I doubt I will judge you. I believe in serialization of whole populations (and by populations I don't mean race or religion, but people who act certain ways or believe certain things.)

MMason12 · March 2014

flyawaycricket said:
I think avacado/guac is gross... I can only handle a little bit in sushi (the avacado) and only certain guacs, but even then it's only like one dip of a chip I can do with it.

I am someone who will eat just about anything; however, I think avacado and guac is just the grossest things ever.

lesleyn21 · March 2014

I don't want to use the word hate because it's not that bad but I think it's silly when people post (I mostly see this on the bump or other pregnancy or mom boards) guess how far along I am and what I'm having post.

I mean I'm totally ok with friends saying take a guess just for fun but when these women I don't know just post a belly pic or an ultrasound pic that's way early and ask for me to guess I think it's stupid.

One girl on here just did it and it's not horrible because she posted all her info she had under it like HB and such which makes it somewhat guessable. But no I'm not guessing what your having from a picture of your belly or your one ultrasound. That's not fun to be and I don't get the point.

ChesTal · March 2014

UO: I am already sick of all the "guess what my baby is" threads. Most of us aren't over 15 weeks here so this is going to be a long road, but can't we have just one thread for everyone near and far (yes, dig at those starting threads who have never posted anything else here before) to post their crotch shot "what is it" pics in?

trebekastan · March 2014

Ziongirl77 said:

My UO: I think you should have to re-test for your driver's license after a certain age. My grandparents should NOT be allowed to drive during the day, let alone after dark. They can barely see and have trouble turning around or reacting quickly enough. It's concerning and it should not have to be on the family to take away their driving privileges.

Def not UO. I'm with you 100%.

portentosa · March 2014

lesleyn21 said:

One girl on here just did it and it's not horrible because she posted all her info she had under it like HB and such which makes it somewhat guessable. But no I'm not guessing what your having from a picture of your belly or your one ultrasound. That's not fun to be and I don't get the point.

I agree that the guessing is silly and pointless, but how does the wives tale info (HB, food aversions, etc) make guessing ANY easier? They are wives tales... they are 50/50.

My UO: I greatly dislike wives tales that are supposed to tell you what sex you are having. I was team green with DS and everyone had an opinion on what I was having based on how sick I was, baby's hb, how I carried, etc, etc, etc. It's supposed to be fun and silly, but some people got so damned serious with it and just KNEW I was having this or that. Just not my thing.

beckynsean11 · March 2014

lstrejcek said:

Ziongirl77 said:

My UO: I think you should have to re-test for your driver's license after a certain age. My grandparents should NOT be allowed to drive during the day, let alone after dark. They can barely see and have trouble turning around or reacting quickly enough. It's concerning and it should not have to be on the family to take away their driving privileges.

Def not UO. I'm with you 100%.

I agree. I honestly think that all drivers should be retested, written & road test, periodically. Once you hit a certain age, those tests should be more frequent. I shouldn't just be able to go in & renew my license. Driving is a privilege not a birth right.

ConversationFear · March 2014

What is up with some the ladies over at the Baby Shower boards?

I understand wanting to emphasize etiquette to those who might otherwise be challenged in that department, but they all act like they are terrified of receiving a gift for fear it would be "tacky." And they act like if you do receive a gift the only reason you got it is because everyone around you felt obligated to buy it - not because they love you and want to - and that you are rude as shit because you accepted it and you should return it immediately with a thank you note written in your first born child's blood - even though you didn't keep the gift. I didn't realize showers were such a touchy subject. Geez.

nstark2908 · March 2014

nickielachickie said:

@‌carmstr4

I must be confused - I thought this was the post for UO opinions and therefore I had no need to be PC.

I was specifically referring to my neighbor who is here on a work visa and has every intention of returning to their home country as they are here for a project.

I understand that america is made up all different types of people that don't talk like me, look like me, or cook like me. I just didn't realize I had to provide caveats to my comment.

So here is my comment edited for PCness

"People who do not look like me, cook like me, talk like me, or are even remotely similar to myself no matter their status in this country from born and raised here and a full fledged american to here temporarily, make great friends and great food. But they make bad neighbors because smelling strongly odiferous foods in the apartment hallway sucks."

I will say I don't mind the bacon smell from another neighbor...

I don't even know what to say to this. This has to be one of the worst things I've seen posted here.

ashaw512 · March 2014

ConversationFear said:
What is up with some the ladies over at the Baby Shower boards?

I understand wanting to emphasize etiquette to those who might otherwise be challenged in that department, but they all act like they are terrified of receiving a gift for fear it would be "tacky." And they act like if you do receive a gift the only reason you got it is because everyone around you felt obligated to buy it - not because they love you and want to - and that you are rude as shit because you accepted it and you should return it immediately with a thank you note written in your first born child's blood - even though you didn't keep the gift. I didn't realize showers were such a touchy subject. Geez.

My sil is like that. "Its not proper etiquette to have a second baby shower for another girl, I hope you have a boy so I can give you a sprinkle" I was like wtf is a sprinkle and I don't give a shit about proper etiquette BC your suppose to get married then Have a baby not get married while pregnant well we did that too!!! My friends are already looking a baby shower deco and all that stuff. She's ridiculous about a lot of things BC she had some etiquette classes when she was like 10 or something and everything is or isn't proper according to her. But she's not proper at all!!! So I agree baby showers are very touchy especially when its not your first.

ConversationFear · March 2014

crystalangel79 said:

What is up with some the ladies over at the Baby Shower boards?

I understand wanting to emphasize etiquette to those who might otherwise be challenged in that department, but they all act like they are terrified of receiving a gift for fear it would be "tacky." And they act like if you do receive a gift the only reason you got it is because everyone around you felt obligated to buy it - not because they love you and want to - and that you are rude as shit because you accepted it and you should return it immediately with a thank you note written in your first born child's blood - even though you didn't keep the gift. I didn't realize showers were such a touchy subject. Geez.
My sil is like that. "Its not proper etiquette to have a second baby shower for another girl, I hope you have a boy so I can give you a sprinkle" I was like wtf is a sprinkle and I don't give a shit about proper etiquette BC your suppose to get married then Have a baby not get married while pregnant well we did that too!!! My friends are already looking a baby shower deco and all that stuff. She's ridiculous about a lot of things BC she had some etiquette classes when she was like 10 or something and everything is or isn't proper according to her. But she's not proper at all!!! So I agree baby showers are very touchy especially when its not your first.
In California we are way less uptight about etiquette so my Cali born brain says "does not compute." I say is someone has an issue with a 2nd shower, they don't have to come. Problem solved. Everybody's happy.

I agree. And in regards to what @ambershaw512 said about her SIL not even being proper - it's true. I've always noticed that the women who are etiquette Nazis also tend to be some of the rudest damn people on the face of the earth. Weird isn't it?

ashaw512 · March 2014

@crystalangel79‌ I told her she didn't have to come Or she could but keep her etiquette and properness to her self, because its not rubbing off on anyone and you don't practice very well.

hehe she had no words for that one.

softsoprano · March 2014

beckynsean11 said:

lstrejcek said:

Ziongirl77 said:

My UO: I think you should have to re-test for your driver's license after a certain age. My grandparents should NOT be allowed to drive during the day, let alone after dark. They can barely see and have trouble turning around or reacting quickly enough. It's concerning and it should not have to be on the family to take away their driving privileges.

Def not UO. I'm with you 100%.

I agree. I honestly think that all drivers should be retested, written & road test, periodically. Once you hit a certain age, those tests should be more frequent. I shouldn't just be able to go in & renew my license. Driving is a privilege not a birth right.

HIGHLY AGREE! I can't say how testing is in other states, but in Ohio there's simply not enough in the way of required driver education or for the actual testing. Most people can drive good enough for 5-10 minutes with someone watching them! But if they had to be retested every 4 years (when we renew our licenses anyway) there'd be more pressure to at least remember the rules.

brittneyandadam · March 2014

zoeygirl1105 said:
UO: Baby showers are a privilege not a right. Also be prepared for most people NOT to buy off your registry. This is ok and not worth complaining about.

UO: I dress my daughter in dresses and even pink! I'm not going to buy all neutral clothes and toys just because I don't know her "gender" as a newborn or even at 2. If and when she decides she wants something different then great. Yes some days she wants to play in the dirt with trucks and then the next she wants to play tea with her bears. I just don't understand this thought of you shouldn't dress boys in blue and girls in pink.

The biggest difficulty I have with this is when "ERMERGERD, EVERYTHING HAS TO BE PINK AND PONIES AND RAINBOWSSSS!!!!" It's too much and it feels like they're forcing it down their kid's throat.

JustCricket · March 2014

I guess we should have started a damn sticky for "guess what gender my baby is!"

Sunnyalj · March 2014

GingerGiraffe said:
I think in specific medical situations assisted suicide should be legal. I would not want to suffer at the end of my life if I had no chance of getting better.

It's legal here in Washington. It's called the death with dignity act. The
Patient has to be over 18, and able to consent and administer the medication themselves.

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