UO Thursday

Andrewsgal · June 2014

It's that time again.

Andrewsgal · June 2014

I love the new mobile app, for once it seems the bump did something right

magentawarped · June 2014

Andrewsgal said:
I love the new mobile app, for once it seems the bump did something right

I hate it. It keeps giving me error messages and I can't post pictures.

notkateanymore · June 2014

I Heart The 80s said:

I can't stand Melissa McArthey. She apparently plays the same role over and over and just isn't funny.

You mean fat? She plays fat and funny over and over and it's not funny anymore. I hate it for her, bc she seems like a cool person IRL.

Andrewsgal · June 2014

cjcouple said:

Andrewsgal said:

I love the new mobile app, for once it seems the bump did something right

is this an actual app you download or just the mobile web? I don't see anything different which is why I ask...lol

Actual app. It's free but I can mobile bump now is a miracle.

Andrewsgal · June 2014

cjcouple said:

I am annoyed my nephews b-day party is a pot luck. I usually bring something to most parties anyway but something about this "obligation" is bothering me. lol

The older I get the more I dislike pot lucks in general. I always bring some,thing anyway but I just don't like pot lucks. Something about come to a party but bring your own food bothers me.

notkateanymore · June 2014

A potluck kid's birthday party? No. It's the parent's responsibility to host the party, not mine. I would NEVER think to bring something to a kid's party.

Andrewsgal · June 2014

How did I miss it was a kids party? Um no

penguingrrl · June 2014

I Heart The 80s said:

I can't stand Melissa McArthey. She apparently plays the same role over and over and just isn't funny.

I loved her in Gilmore Girls but haven't liked her in anything since. It's disappointing because I love her in interviews and loved her on that show, but most movies she has been in make me cringe.

penguingrrl · June 2014

I had no idea people still did potlucks. I remember them at church growing up, but have never seen that term used since then! It's funny because I would never go to a party without offering to bring something, but the term potluck grates on me for some reason!

Andrewsgal · June 2014

MrsMuq said:

KateMW said:

I Heart The 80s said:

I can't stand Melissa McArthey. She apparently plays the same role over and over and just isn't funny.

You mean fat? She plays fat and funny over and over and it's not funny anymore. I hate it for her, bc she seems like a cool person IRL.

I feel worse for Melissa McCarthy that Jenny McCarthy is related to her... (cousins, I think?)

how did I not know this?

Andrewsgal · June 2014

I don't get the soccer hype? I mean seriously no one in this country gives a fuck about soccer until the World Cup. It's just odd.

Geicogecko · June 2014

I think it's dumb (ignorant?) when the night time destination of a bachelorette party is a gay bar. I'd imagine the last thing gay men want when they go out is to be surrounded by a bunch of drunk girls with pink boas and penis necklaces on. Maybe it's fun for all, idk, but this is usually people from outside the city coming downtown, to Boystown (Chicago), and they're taking pictures and all "OMG! gay people!" Like it's some sort of tourist attraction.

penguingrrl · June 2014

Geicogecko said:

I think it's dumb (ignorant?) when the night time destination of a bachelorette party is a gay bar. I'd imagine the last thing gay men want when they go out is to be surrounded by a bunch of drunk girls with pink boas and penis necklaces on. Maybe it's fun for all, idk, but this is usually people from outside the city coming downtown, to Boystown (Chicago), and they're taking pictures and all "OMG! gay people!" Like it's some sort of tourist attraction.

Wow, that's incredibly offensive! (not your opinion, treating gay people like some tourist destination)

SallyAnneS · June 2014

I like the mobile app except i find it a bit slow.
I agree with pot lucks being weird for a birthday party.

My uo: i think when a cashier hands you charge the coins should be placed first then the bills on top. The other way is just so wrong.

Andrewsgal · June 2014

MrsMuq said:

Andrewsgal said:

I don't get the soccer hype? I mean seriously no one in this country gives a fuck about soccer until the World Cup. It's just odd.

I disagree. We have huge Middle Eastern and Hispanic populations here; they've been going on and on and ON (MH and his best friend included) about the World Cup for months now. But do I think a "typical" American cares? Not that much.

Sorry but going on and talking about the World Cup is not even close to the hype or money that other sports in the US get year round. And you kind of made my point they are talking about the World Cup not professional soccer.

jillyjill1026sr · June 2014

Andrewsgal said:

cjcouple said:

I am annoyed my nephews b-day party is a pot luck. I usually bring something to most parties anyway but something about this "obligation" is bothering me. lol

The older I get the more I dislike pot lucks in general. I always bring some,thing anyway but I just don't like pot lucks. Something about come to a party but bring your own food bothers me.

I've been to potluck housewarming parties, baby showers, and birthday parties. I find it so tacky.

Andrewsgal · June 2014

MrsMuq said:

Andrewsgal said:

MrsMuq said:

Andrewsgal said:

I don't get the soccer hype? I mean seriously no one in this country gives a fuck about soccer until the World Cup. It's just odd.

I disagree. We have huge Middle Eastern and Hispanic populations here; they've been going on and on and ON (MH and his best friend included) about the World Cup for months now. But do I think a "typical" American cares? Not that much.
Sorry but going on and talking about the World Cup is not even close to the hype or money that other sports in the US get year round. And you kind of made my point they are talking about the World Cup not professional soccer.

Of course soccer doesn't get anywhere near the hype of American football or baseball or even hockey.

Why does it piss you off so that Americans only seem to get hyped about soccer until the World Cup? It's still a helluva lot more interest in soccer than it was 10 years ago.

Where did I say it pissed me off? I just think it's silly and people just jump on the bandwagon because it's "cool"

Andrewsgal · June 2014

MrsMuq said:

Andrewsgal said:

MrsMuq said:

Andrewsgal said:

MrsMuq said:

Andrewsgal said:

I don't get the soccer hype? I mean seriously no one in this country gives a fuck about soccer until the World Cup. It's just odd.

I disagree. We have huge Middle Eastern and Hispanic populations here; they've been going on and on and ON (MH and his best friend included) about the World Cup for months now. But do I think a "typical" American cares? Not that much.
Sorry but going on and talking about the World Cup is not even close to the hype or money that other sports in the US get year round. And you kind of made my point they are talking about the World Cup not professional soccer.

Of course soccer doesn't get anywhere near the hype of American football or baseball or even hockey.

Why does it piss you off so that Americans only seem to get hyped about soccer until the World Cup? It's still a helluva lot more interest in soccer than it was 10 years ago.

Where did I say it pissed me off? I just think it's silly and people just jump on the bandwagon because it's "cool"

I interrupted your written word as sounding pissed.

Why is it silly though if it at least garners a person's interest in a sport they may not have previously watched?

But that's my point they aren't interested in the sport they are jumping on the it's cool to be a fan bandwagon. And yes I realize some people actually like watching soccer but not near as many as are watching the World Cup.

Andrewsgal · June 2014

MrsMuq said:
I get much more annoyed with people who jump on fad diets, like eating vegan or vegetarian, or raw food diet, or gluten-free, without researching and understanding what it entails.

It reminds me of the scene in the pilot of BBT where Penny tells Leonard she's a vegetarian but she loves fish. And steak.

It's basically the same thing to me all a fad to do because everyone else is.

penguingrrl · June 2014

Eh, I know plenty of people who don't watch or like football but watch the Superbowl. I see this as no different. It seems like any major televised sporting event draws a crowd even among people who aren't otherwise fans.

jinnymb · June 2014

I agree about the potluck thing. If you are hosting an event that involves gifts like a shower/bday party/housewarming you should NOT ask people to bring anything at all. If they offer a bottle of wine is fine.

It's okay to potluck for holidays and friend/family BBQ's. The only exception is the Superbowl, lol. You can all bring stuff for that. But still the host should provide the main meat/alcohol/drinks.

Aussie45 · June 2014

I hate the super bowl.

notkateanymore · June 2014

I don't have a UO.

Andrewsgal · June 2014

penguingrrl said:
Eh, I know plenty of people who don't watch or like football but watch the Superbowl. I see this as no different. It seems like any major televised sporting event draws a crowd even among people who aren't otherwise fans.

Yep no different and still just as odd to me. Jumping on the bandwagon because it's cool. Unless you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials.

trizzie · June 2014

My husband might be the only American who cares about soccer all the time. He watches every soccer game ever on (Manchester, etc). I could give two flips about soccer, but the man is a major fan. The World Cup is like the greatest thing ever to him. (Personally, I am in the other room streaming the Good Wife. Why have I never watched that? Great show).

Andrewsgal · June 2014

Merica

penguingrrl · June 2014

Andrewsgal said:

Eh, I know plenty of people who don't watch or like football but watch the Superbowl. I see this as no different. It seems like any major televised sporting event draws a crowd even among people who aren't otherwise fans.
Yep no different and still just as odd to me. Jumping on the bandwagon because it's cool. Unless you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials.

That makes sense. I don't usually watch the Superbowl at all, but will watch half time if I know it's someone good and I remember. DH usually looks up the score the next morning so he doesn't look like an ass not knowing who won when he gets to work lol! We don't even pretend beyond that.

Andrewsgal · June 2014

Usm123 said:

I hate when people back into parking spots. They are usually terrible at it and spend 5 minutes going in and out. Why? So you can be the first person out of the parking lot?

yes it drives me crazy and takes longer to back in than out. I know it is supposed to be safer but really just pay attention and you will be fine.

notkateanymore · June 2014

Gastro said:

I also admit my back up team is the Netherlands based on biking. I don't currently have a third back up team.
The Dutch fans are the best. It's always fun to watch a sporting event and root for them!

Seriously they seem like the happiest people ever!

penguingrrl · June 2014

letranger said:

We get to watch the Dutch game on Sunday in NYC in the beer garden in queens. Only thing we will have kids with us boo hiss.

I've heard the beer garden is awesome!!! My sister used to go there all the time! Have fun!!!

notkateanymore · June 2014

I don't understand. Sports dumb? Whut?

Geicogecko · June 2014

Usm123 said:

I hate when people back into parking spots. They are usually terrible at it and spend 5 minutes going in and out. Why? So you can be the first person out of the parking lot?

I agree, and may I add I hate when people pull through in an angled parking lot when each row is one way. When they leave they're going the wrong way!

penguingrrl · June 2014

KateMW said:

I don't understand. Sports dumb? Whut?

I don't find them dumb at all, just never captured my interest.

minerswife17 · June 2014

Usm123 said:

I hate when people back into parking spots. They are usually terrible at it and spend 5 minutes going in and out. Why? So you can be the first person out of the parking lot?

I find this aggravating too. At DHs work, they HAVE to back into their parking space or they get written up. He despises it. Safety first

thechickencoop · June 2014

Oh, well I guess this is an UO - I love backing into parking spaces! And pulling through. So much easier! Unless I'm at the grocery store and need to have easy access to load up the trunk...

notkateanymore · June 2014

penguingrrl said:

KateMW said:

I don't understand. Sports dumb? Whut?

I don't find them dumb at all, just never captured my interest.

I know, I was responding to the CRAZY post by Kimbus.

FTR, soccer makes me want to poke out my eyeballs...unless it's in person or I'm drinking.

Dochas · June 2014

trizzie said:

My husband might be the only American who cares about soccer all the time. He watches every soccer game ever on (Manchester, etc). I could give two flips about soccer, but the man is a major fan. The World Cup is like the greatest thing ever to him. (Personally, I am in the other room streaming the Good Wife. Why have I never watched that? Great show).

A few of my siblings and several of my nephews follow soccer too. Not just for the world cup. I'm not a fan. And I think the real reason many people jump on the bandwagon is because it's an excuse to go out and drink!

kcisthebombdotcom · June 2014

I'm team AG here--fairweather fans are just the worst. I could imagine it annoys athletes too--like hey, i only care about you if you're doing well.

HBirdie · June 2014

Andrewsgal said: cjcouple said: I am annoyed my nephews b-day party is a pot luck. I usually bring something to most parties anyway but something about this "obligation" is bothering me. lol

The older I get the more I dislike pot lucks in general. I always bring some,thing anyway but I just don't like pot lucks. Something about come to a party but bring your own food bothers me.
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I can beat all- I went to a potluck wedding once. Let that sink in. Potluck wedding.

HBirdie · June 2014

KC_13 said:

I'm team AG here--fairweather fans are just the worst. I could imagine it annoys athletes too--like hey, i only care about you if you're doing well.

I bet not. Teams like to have fans, who cares why.

I've never really understood the annoyance with fair-weather fans. I've been a Seahawks fan my whole life, and you'd better believe that within the last year their fanbase has grown HUGE, especially around the Superbowl. Am I mad that people are supporting my team because they haven't ALWAYS supported them. No. Why would it bother me?

I haven't watched the World Cup at all, but I imagine it's more interesting than any other soccer match. So why would it be annoying or weird for lots of people to watch it even though they don't tune in the rest of the time? I don't get it.

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