Unpopular Opinions

TheTamedShrew · December 2015

Anyone want to share opinions of the unpopular variety today? Last chance to air them out before next year!

TheTamedShrew · December 2015

I hate champagne, and I'm glad I don't have to drink any tonight.

izzetoot · December 2015

I hate Caillou, but I don't think Im alone there...

jilligirl16 · December 2015

I don't like celebrating New Year's eve. When I was younger I rarely went out on that night, or even so much as got drunk. Other nights, I had no problem LOL DH and I are still not big on celebrating New Year's and we will probably be in bed by 9 o'clock tonight!

Alyeena · December 2015

Altought where I live this seems like the normal opinion but on these boards it constitute a really unpopular one apparently.

I think it is absolutly and perfectly okay to host your own "shower", or "baby party". And people that keep saying that it is against ettiquette should realise that time and traditions evolve and not everyone has the same culture.

And aso I think it is insanly rude to tell someone you don't even know what they can or cannot do, especially when they don't ask for an opinion.

As a side note: It is my wish that this board will be free of people who feel like they must tell people hosting their own "shower" that they are wrong.

jilligirl16 · December 2015

@Alyeena I totally agree with you on how these boards can get very snarky. So far the September board seems like a great bunch of ladies. I hope it stays that way.

I wonder if the snarkiness on some other boards is a result of hormones.

noelani42 · December 2015

I hate avocadoes and cheese....that's all I got so far

Alyeena · December 2015

@jilligirl16 Hehe well some snarkiness is good, when it is the good hearted kind. But I don't like when people get attacked for something silly.

But yes so far we have an amazing bunch of ladies here

I do so hope it stays that way. (And that was not an unpopular opinion lol)

@noelani42 All cheese?

Cheese is my life, I could never imagine not eating any. But right here with you on avocadoes.

noelani42 · December 2015

@Alyeena I can handle it on pizza and when its baked to a crisp....I also love mac n cheese and cheez-its...but yah I detest it on its own

TheTamedShrew · December 2015

Alyeena said:
Altought where I live this seems like the normal opinion but on these boards it constitute a really unpopular one apparently.

I think it is absolutly and perfectly okay to host your own "shower", or "baby party". And people that keep saying that it is against ettiquette should realise that time and traditions evolve and not everyone has the same culture.

And aso I think it is insanly rude to tell someone you don't even know what they can or cannot do, especially when they don't ask for an opinion.

As a side note: It is my wish that this board will be free of people who feel like they must tell people hosting their own "shower" that they are wrong.

I think the reason it is considered poor etiquette is because it comes across AW-ish and gift-grabby. That being said, this etiquette stands assuming you have women in your family/friend circle whom you are on good terms with and are familiar with the expectation that they should throw your shower. My sister-in-laws and MIL had to organize my shower because my younger sisters were totally clueless about shower etiquette. I personally would not feel comfortable throwing a baby shower in my own honor. To each their own I suppose.

Alyeena · December 2015

@TheTamedShrew Yes of course, I would never say everyone has to host their own shower either. It is exactly like you said, to each their own

reesaXden · December 2015

@noelani42 I hate cheese too! I always have. The texture, the smell, the taste, everything!!! *vomit*

foxxytwt · December 2015

I'm pulling my maternity clothes out of the attic today I can't wait to get back in those stretchy pants! I love the the jeans that have a leggings waist! I wish I didn't wait so long last pregnancy to switch to maternity clothes

letyourheartbeyourguide · December 2015

jilligirl16 said:

@Alyeena I totally agree with you on how these boards can get very snarky. So far the September board seems like a great bunch of ladies. I hope it stays that way. I wonder if the snarkiness on some other boards is a result of hormones.

Oh I hope this isn't a UO here, but I say bring on the snark! The snarkiness on these boards is why I like TB over some of the other glittery sites. I'm all for respecting differences of opinion and it's cool if people disagree with things (other than hating cheese - WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?). But the snark? That's gotta stay.

wlux · December 2015

I love the snark.

jilligirl16 · December 2015

The snark is def fun to watch ... I'll admit. But I have zero energy to be an active participant in it. lol.

TheTamedShrew · December 2015

The boards are such much nicer than they were a few years ago. I remember a specific regular that garnered a lot of attention for their hatefulness, and I would say was a borderline internet bully. Their comments always consisted of colorful language and direct insults/put downs. It frustrated me back then when no one had the courage to call them out on it. Everyone I guess was afraid of being dubbed "white knight" because this person was so popular. I love snark/sarcasm, but she/he/it took it to another level that I didn't find appropriate. They're probably the reason why all the discussions get shut down by admin so quickly these days. There was some drama about that, people were banned and such, but I don't remember the details.

Alyeena · December 2015

Well hopefully we get no drama on September 16th board *Crosses fingers*

Chickennugget6 · December 2015

I thought i was going crazy because my jeans are already too tight... Is it ok to already be wearing stretch pants and maternity pants?

Alyeena · December 2015

Chickennugget6 said:

I thought i was going crazy because my jeans are already too tight... Is it ok to already be wearing stretch pants and maternity pants?

You're not crazy, but it is definitely all bloat. Completely normal in early pregnancy, and you should wear whatever you are comfortable in, I know I swear by leggings.

FireInWonderland · December 2015

I, too, dislike the snark - I think pretty often it goes a step or two too far. There's a difference between being honest and mean and I feel a lot of the snark gets mean lately. Maybe it's the holiday season?

My unpopular opinion, though, probably is about mommy talk - I joined this board so I could do it with other moms, and I think it's okay to do it here, or in other groups/gatherings where you get together to do just that. But there's nothing I hate more than being out to lunch or hanging out with a group of women that can't find anything to talk about other than their kids. I know a lot of women - especially SAHMs - have trouble with it because it's the majority of what they do. But I still feel like it's inconsiderate to others who might have experienced a loss or who are having trouble TTC, especially when you all work together or have plenty of other things in common.

Alyeena · December 2015

@FireInWonderland I understand what you are feeling. My husband and I have been trying for four years and had on miscarriage, and now I am pregnant yes but it is so early you know I am not convinced. I also don't like it when people just talk about kids or say things like "when you will get kids you will understand" it is very insensitive.

chickendancefever · December 2015

It is annoying when women can't talk about anything else but pregnancy or their children. I don't know if it's because of infertility, but I think a lot of women with kids feel this way.

I also love snark.

JennM205 · December 2015

I'm usually full of unpopular opinions but I got nothin'! Haha. I'm enjoying reading all of the other posts, though!

mom2adoodle · December 2015

My DH and I just went to see Star Wars and left half way. Not for me. Nope.

I'm sometimes down with snark but sometimes I think it goes way too far. Especially when people are nice back and sincerely misinformed about things and people feel the need to berate them for being "wrong."

izzetoot · December 2015

Ah really @mom2adoodle ? Ive never seen any on the Star Wars movies but have been reading into them and kinda wanna watch all of them to see what all the hype is about.

Oh, and I love the snark.

letyourheartbeyourguide · December 2015

izzetoot said:

Ah really @mom2adoodle ? Ive never seen any on the Star Wars movies but have been reading into them and kinda wanna watch all of them to see what all the hype is about.

Oh, and I love the snark.

I loved the new Star Wars movie!!

If you're going to watch them, start with the original Star Wars (episode 4) rather than with the first prequel (episode 1) - you don't want the awfulness that is Jar Jar Binks to ruin you from the series. Watch the original 3 films (episodes 4-6) then the new one.

Shiva14 · January 2016

foxxytwt said:
I'm pulling my maternity clothes out of the attic today I can't wait to get back in those stretchy pants! I love the the jeans that have a leggings waist! I wish I didn't wait so long last pregnancy to switch to maternity clothes

I'm right there with you. I may have worn mine the other day before I even knew I was pregnant. Sooooo comfy.

baseballbride3 · January 2016

I don't know what I would eat if I didn't like cheese or avocados. Those are like 2 of my food groups

Alyeena · January 2016

I don't care for new years. I and never understood why I need to celebrate.

I wish I could of just stayed home. So many thing I like to celebrate better, like birthdays and Christmas, even Halloween. But new years? I really don't get it.

Las135 · January 2016

ooooh, I have a really good Unpopular Opinion!!

I do not consider a "Stay at Home Mom" a job, and it slightly annoys me when people say it is. My rationale, stay at home moms say it is a job because they cook, clean, shop, laundry, pack lunches, etc. I am a Forensic Nurse, I work daily caring for patients, then I come home and cook, clean, shop, laundry, etc for my family. So really, the same thing a "Stay at Home Mom" does, but with a lot less time to do it.

Just my unpopular opinion. Oh and trust me, I envy stay at home moms and would if I could (but I still wouldn't call it a job).

I hope I don't get flamed, eeek!

Alyeena · January 2016

@Last135 Does your husband not help around the house? I think most stay at home moms call it a "job" because they do everything around the house, since they have more free time?

I still would not call it a job tho, I do everything but care for kids around the house now and that is nowhere near a job (by amount of time spent on working around the house). But I have no kids yet, I will say how it is when I do have one lol, I may change my mind!

Las135 · January 2016

Alyeena said:

@Last135 Does your husband not help around the house? I think most stay at home moms call it a "job" because they do everything around the house, since they have more free time?

I still would not call it a job tho, I do everything but care for kids around the house now and that is nowhere near a job. But no kids yet, I will say how it is when I do have one lol.

He helps when he is home as much as he can (I won't let him touch the laundry, at least not my work clothes, lol). He is a Firefighter in another state and works 24 hour shifts, so for at least 3 days a week he isn't home.

Sarafuss · January 2016

@Las135 I agree with you. If I stayed at home I wouldn't call it a job because to me a job is something you get paid for. Being a SAHM is hard work for sure, but not a "job". I give SAHM's tons of credit though. I'm not cut out for it. I like having time away from home and if stayed home full time I know I would be a stressed out mess. I would like to work part-time vs full-time though.

TheTamedShrew · January 2016

Las135 said:
ooooh, I have a really good Unpopular Opinion!!

I do not consider a "Stay at Home Mom" a job, and it slightly annoys me when people say it is. My rationale, stay at home moms say it is a job because they cook, clean, shop, laundry, pack lunches, etc. I am a Forensic Nurse, I work daily caring for patients, then I come home and cook, clean, shop, laundry, etc for my family. So really, the same thing a "Stay at Home Mom" does, but with a lot less time to do it.

Just my unpopular opinion. Oh and trust me, I envy stay at home moms and would if I could (but I still wouldn't call it a job).

I hope I don't get flamed, eeek!

Seriously??? Are you really going to start a mommy war on this board already? This makes me sick to my stomach, and I don't even have morning sickness yet.

What a sanctimonious load of ignorant crap. Every mom works around the clock, whether they take home a paycheck or not. We all work our asses off and choose a lifestyle that works best for our family. Shame on you for your condescension and arrogance. You're not a better or more hardworking mother just because you work outside the home. What do you think you pay your daycare provider for? That's right, to do the things that us lowly stay at home moms do all day that apparently doesn't qualify as a "job" in your opinion. You can step down off your high horse now, and stop judging others for the way they choose to raise their family.

Las135 · January 2016

TheTamedShrew said:

ooooh, I have a really good Unpopular Opinion!!

I do not consider a "Stay at Home Mom" a job, and it slightly annoys me when people say it is. My rationale, stay at home moms say it is a job because they cook, clean, shop, laundry, pack lunches, etc. I am a Forensic Nurse, I work daily caring for patients, then I come home and cook, clean, shop, laundry, etc for my family. So really, the same thing a "Stay at Home Mom" does, but with a lot less time to do it.

Just my unpopular opinion. Oh and trust me, I envy stay at home moms and would if I could (but I still wouldn't call it a job).

I hope I don't get flamed, eeek!
Seriously??? Are you really going to start a mommy war on this board already? This makes me sick to my stomach, and I don't even have morning sickness yet. What a sanctimonious load of ignorant crap. Every mom works around the clock, whether they take home a paycheck or not. We all work our asses off and choose a lifestyle that works best for our family. Shame on you for your condescension and arrogance. You're not a better or more hardworking mother just because you work outside the home. What do you think you pay your daycare provider for? That's right, to do the things that us lowly stay at home moms do all day that apparently doesn't qualify as a "job" in your opinion. You can step down off your high horse now, and stop judging others for the way they choose to raise their family.

Whoa, chill out lady, it's called the Unpopular Opinion Thread for a reason!!! I never said I was better or more hard working, or judged anyone for how they raise their family, perhaps you should re-read my post before you blow a gasket. And no, actually my day care provider does not clean my house, do my laundry, cook my dinner, pack lunches... I do that.

Get your panties out of a bunch and take a breath. Perhaps stay off the unpopular opinion thread if you are going to get all butt-hurt when someone has a different opinion than you. Or perhaps you could take the mature, adult route and keep moving instead of flipping out.

TheTamedShrew · January 2016

Actually no one is flipping out, I'm just calling you out.. Maturity= trying to understand others' lifestyles/choices and not making generalized, judgy comments about them. Saying that SAH isn't a job, and simultaneously brag-plaining about your career and how hard you work comes across pretty high and mighty. Reading comprehension isn't the problem. You passive-aggressively attacked all SAHMs by saying not only that you do all of the things they do and then some, but that it "annoys" you when they consider what they do a job. I am simply stating MY opinion, which is that your opinion is sanctimonious and hurtful to all SAHMs who work hard every day for there families, just to have someone like you come in here and imply that they work less and have more time. Which is a hilariously ignorant implication.

Las135 · January 2016

TheTamedShrew said:

Actually no one is flipping out, I'm just calling you out.. Maturity= trying to understand others' lifestyles/choices and not making generalized, judgy comments about them. Saying that SAH isn't a job, and simultaneously brag-plaining about your career and how hard you work comes across pretty high and mighty. Reading comprehension isn't the problem. You passive-aggressively attacked all SAHMs by saying not only that you do all of the things they do and then some, but that it "annoys" you when they consider what they do a job. I am simply stating MY opinion, which is that your opinion is sanctimonious and hurtful to all SAHMs who work hard every day for there families, just to have someone like you come in here and imply that they work less and have more time. Which is a hilariously ignorant implication.

Aww, did you look that up in the dictionary for me?

It is the UNPOPULAR OPINION thread for a reason. It seems there are quite a few unpopular opinions you felt the need to give "your opinion" about. Like to the woman who wrote about hosting her own shower, and how it comes off as "AW-ish"- that's not judgy or generalized or anything right??

And clearly reading comprehension is a problem- I never once said SAHM's don't work hard, and if simply saying I am a nurse is high and mighty- than so be it. I would suggest getting those hormones in check or it's going to be a really long 9 months for the people around you.

I am done with this conversation with you, as clearly you have your own agenda... I need to get back to unloading my dishwasher and folding clothes.

Alyeena · January 2016

@TheTamedShrew You can disagree with an opinion in this thread and you are more than free to say so. You can state your arguments against it if you wish. But attacking people and insulting them is not welcome here.

wlux · January 2016

I'm completely offended by the SAHM comment. I'm currently so exhausted from my "non job" that I don't have the energy to really tell you how much that opinion sucks.

mom2adoodle · January 2016

Alyeena said:

@TheTamedShrew You can disagree with an opinion in this thread and you are more than free to say so. You can state your arguments against it if you wish. But attacking people and insulting them is not welcome here.

No. You can't pin this on @TheTamedShrew. #whiteknight over here and proud. I think both ladies responded to each other in a defensive tone. I think bringing up such a touchy subject on a mommy board is asking for trouble, but then again it's on the UO. So hey. Let's just move on, no?

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