Unpopular Opinions 10.13

ladameperdue · October 2016

I am not sure if this is unpopular or not, but it's one of my pet peeves.
I hate when people post big news on social media before telling family and close friends who might not check social media that often (cough, brother's engagement).

shaunessa · October 2016

@ladameperdue

wow, your brother got engaged and didn't tell you? I would be pissed if my sis did that to me! I don't have any kind of social media and I'm always the last to know about everything. Sometimes it grinds my gears, but sometimes its nice. Like my girlfriend in Colorado who just got engaged. Yea, i was the last to know, but I called her when she texted the pic and it was nice hearing her voice retelling the proposal.

My unpopular opinion is acrylic nails. I had them a few times growing up (prom, etc). But now when I see grown women get them, i just think....they must have a lot of time on their hands! No pun intended

But seriously, I just think they take up more time than anything! Having to get them filled...if one pops off, your nails are uneven, I dont know, just not my cup of tea.

KirstinH88 · October 2016

@ladameperdue my brother (well, actually my soon to be sister in law) invited us to their wedding via Facebook. What in the what?! And my mom and other members of my family haven't even met her yet... But that's a whole other story...

pammasu0909 · October 2016

My UO... voting because it's your "duty", and not because you are informed and want to vote. So many people don't support any candidate, but will vote because it's what you do. I'd rather people stayed home than vote someone they don't really want into office.

schef070911 · October 2016

@ladameperdue I admit that I was really careful about making sure we told close friends and all our family before we announced our pregnancy on FB, because I was slightly.... less careful about what when I got engaged. Family knew (and close friends knew about DH's plan already), but I didn't tell any extended family before posting to FB and I regret that.

shaunessa · October 2016

@pammasu0909

That's actually my dilemma right now. I don't like either candidate and yet I think about all the women who fought for us to be able to vote. I'm definitely weighing out all my options (no early voting here) but to not vote would just feel un-American.

herewegrow · October 2016

@ladameperdue the worst. My mother in law did it AGAIN this week. I hadn't even had a chance to tell one of my closest friends or one of my grandparents. I wouldn't be so upset if she hadn't done the same thing with my first and her husband did it wth our second. They're just so unaware it blows my mind.

My UO is that I'm not forcing my kids to finish food for the sake of "not wasting it" or cleaning their plate. I don't want to set up a negative relationship with food and I feel like stopping eating when you feel full is much more important than throwing a little food away.

Cook3133 · October 2016

I loved my fake nails

if I had the time and money I would still get them, and I'm an *cough* older mom... I just hate my nails and don't do anything with them. It was a way to pamper myself. I do hate a ton of nail polish though.

When it comes to voting why don't people realize there is more than just the president we are voting for?? There are a ton of other names on that ballot that we need to research about. These people are making decisions that will affect you and I personally everyday! I am WAY more into local government than I am into the president.

My UO, people who throw the word judgment out there like they know what it really means, and in return are greatly judging you. I also hate how when people don't agree with a choice they assume you hate, judge, acuse, are a horrible person. Personally if I don't agree with you that doesn't mean we can't be friends.

Ah the elections bring out the best in people

pinkshades05 · October 2016

I think its good that people have the mindset of voting because it's our duty. I also think you should be reasonably informed on what you're voting for but I know life can get in the way and that's not always possible.

lovelongdog06 · October 2016

I really hate fall pictures that involve painting a naked baby or toddler's buttocks to resemble a pumpkin. They are just....gross, to me.

rachelmiller03 · October 2016

Maybe this isn't an UO, but I cant stand when people throw in social media threats to get what they want from a retailer. DH work in retail management, and he hears this nearly everyday. It is usually "I would hate to have to post this on Facebook, but if I'm just not happy". They are only using this as a threat to get their ridiculous discount, or whatever else they want for free. I mean, if you are genuinely treated poorly at a retailer, and have moved through the proper management channels to get the issue resolved, I see no problem with that. However, when you just want a discount, you are a jerk and a waste of

ashleym112 · October 2016

rachelmiller03 said:

Maybe this isn't an UO, but I cant stand when people throw in social media threats to get what they want from a retailer. DH work in retail management, and he hears this nearly everyday. It is usually "I would hate to have to post this on Facebook, but if I'm just not happy". They are only using this as a threat to get their ridiculous discount, or whatever else they want for free. I mean, if you are genuinely treated poorly at a retailer, and have moved through the proper management channels to get the issue resolved, I see no problem with that. However, when you just want a discount, you are a jerk and a waste of

totally agree. People always threaten this where I work (hospitality) and on the inside we're all thinking, just do it, make our day--and they almost never post it anyway. You're right, it's one thing to genuinely experience a problem, but the things people complain or lie about just to get a discount is insane.

SnarkasaurusRex · October 2016

Not everyone deserves a trophy. Seriously.

schef070911 · October 2016

@lovelongdog06 I have never seen one of those.... and I think I'm good with that!

herewegrow · October 2016

@lovelongdog06 I LOVE baby butt pumpkins, but my husband agrees with you! With our first he was pretty flabbergasted and he's dreading helping me with #2's this year!

Annsor · October 2016

My UO is that I think the belly casts are silly. The receptionist at my doctors office keeps asking me to schedule one with her in the spring. She asks EVERY time I speak to her. I think they are cute memories of your pregnancy, but seriously, what the heck are you supposed to do with it? It just seems like it would take up space and collect dust.

lovelongdog06 · October 2016

I let myself get talked out of a belly cast the first time around and I regret it. It may end up being silly and collect dust, or it might be a cool piece of art to remind me of when I had babies in my belly. I plan to do mine myself with my husband's help and paint it with acrylic paint, then probably put a ribbon on it for hanging in a more private spot, like our master bedroom.

catem07 · October 2016

I've never heard of a belly cast, but based on what I think it is I'm with you, @annsor

Dannylion24 · October 2016

If I did a belly cast for each I'd have five hanging on my walls ... that visual makes me super creeped out. Flame me if you must, lol

cafedisco · October 2016

Annsor said:

My UO is that I think the belly casts are silly. The receptionist at my doctors office keeps asking me to schedule one with her in the spring. She asks EVERY time I speak to her. I think they are cute memories of your pregnancy, but seriously, what the heck are you supposed to do with it? It just seems like it would take up space and collect dust.

I totally get this because of the what to do with it factor. Mine is in a closet still because I haven't painted it 3 years later. I plan to put it in my master closet though. There was a long period when we thought we were not having another and let me tell you, pulling that belly cast towards you is awfully nostalgic. More so than any photo will be. Something about actually feeling that big bump resting under your hands again....I can't explain it, but it's very sweet.

I got mine done for free so it was sort of a "why not?" thing for me. I'll definitely do it again though.

BeachMommy2B · October 2016

@annsor I did one because my fiancée mom bought it for us. I was so uncomfortable and about 6 months later I held it up to myself (I gained over 60 pounds with my daughter) and cried at how big it was. I busted it to pieces that day and have no regrets

Beckyf321 · October 2016

ladameperdue said:

I am not sure if this is unpopular or not, but it's one of my pet peeves.
I hate when people post big news on social media before telling family and close friends who might not check social media that often (cough, brother's engagement).

This is how I found out my SIL was pregnant. I was furious.

cafedisco · October 2016

Beckyf321 said:

ladameperdue said:

I am not sure if this is unpopular or not, but it's one of my pet peeves.
I hate when people post big news on social media before telling family and close friends who might not check social media that often (cough, brother's engagement).

This is how I found out my SIL was pregnant. I was furious.

I'm not sure what to do about this. I'm not close to my siblings. I never talk to them on the phone any more and we really only see each other once a year if that (they live across the country from us). I feel like I should tell them before I announce to the world but it would be very strange to call them up out of the blue. Email feels cold. Sigh.

Beckyf321 · October 2016

@cafedisco, I should give some back story. We aren't close with my SIL either, but close enough for direct contact for news like this. I'll admit at that particular time, we weren't speaking due to some family drama. However, she sent everyone else a text letting them know, including my husband, except for me. I found out because someone put up a congratulatory post on my MIL's FB page (and please know, I don't do FB drama).

I guess what the salt in the wound for me stems from when I was pregnant with my son two years prior. I swear if I heard, "Please don't let us find out on FB that you're in labor!" one more time. Then I was expected not to be upset that this was how I'd found out. Maybe I'm just sensitive!

cafedisco · October 2016

@Beckyf321 the fact that she specifically left you out is hurtful. It would be one thing if she had not told any one in the family and you all found out on FB, but since it you were sort of singled out...that blows.

Siblings are so weird. It's taken me a long time to shake the guilty obligation I feel to be "friends" with them. None of mine were really interested when DD was born and I spent months trying so hard to involve them in her life before I realized they just don't care enough to put forward any effort. I am seeing mine at Christmas this year so I suppose I need to find a way to tell them before then!

Cook3133 · October 2016

Dannylion24 said:

If I did a belly cast for each I'd have five hanging on my walls ... that visual makes me super creeped out. Flame me if you must, lol

Me to! I can handle 5 kids running around but to see 5 castings in the wall might be a bit much....

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