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 2013-06-03 11:16 AM in reply to: Hook'em |
Veteran  458   , Wisconsin |  Subject: RE: Things lots of people like...I didn't read them all but... The "big" professional sports & athletes - pro football, basketball, etc. The vast majority of the dudes look and act like overpaid, uneducated criminals. I don't see many contributing anything to society after they retire. And I'm floored at the amount of money fans pay to support the industry. Now...I KNOW almost everyone here will disagree, and that's OK. I'm just adding my 2 cents. I also dislike: - capri pants - coach bags - raw carrots - fruit or nuts in chocolate |
| 2013-06-03 11:25 AM in reply to: SpottedCow |
Champion 34263  Chicago | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by SpottedCow I didn't read them all but... The "big" professional sports & athletes - pro football, basketball, etc. The vast majority of the dudes look and act like overpaid, uneducated criminals. I don't see many contributing anything to society after they retire. And I'm floored at the amount of money fans pay to support the industry. Now...I KNOW almost everyone here will disagree, and that's OK. I'm just adding my 2 cents. I also dislike: - capri pants - coach bags - raw carrots - fruit or nuts in chocolate Vast majority? |
| 2013-06-03 11:27 AM in reply to: SpottedCow |
Pro 5755 | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... 1. Hipsters. My pet peeve living in the city. 2. Starbucks. Their coffee tastes burnt to me. 3. Anything with the consistency or texture of pudding. Especially rice pudding. Just looking at it makes me thing of a bowl of maggots. Oatmeal is OK though. 4. All reality TV. Also any discussion about celebrities personal lives. |
| 2013-06-03 11:36 AM in reply to: mr2tony |
Pro 4313 McKinney, TX | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by mr2tony And people who do ironman races and then remind you constantly that they did an ironman. Know what I'm saying, BradleyD? Did someone mention Ironman? I did an Ironman. Ironman Texas to be exact. |
| 2013-06-03 11:46 AM in reply to: bradleyd3 |
Champion 7821 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by bradleyd3 Originally posted by mr2tony And people who do ironman races and then remind you constantly that they did an ironman. Know what I'm saying, BradleyD? Did someone mention Ironman? I did an Ironman. Ironman Texas to be exact. My brother in law did an ironman once. I think it was a 5k. I tell him he's crazy all the time. He's going to give himself a heart attack. You going to eat that? |
| 2013-06-03 11:48 AM in reply to: kgore |
| New user 214 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by kgore the interest in the private lives of celebrities x2; pretty much any movie starring Will Ferrell (except Stranger than Fiction); coffee; NASCAR. |
| 2013-06-03 12:06 PM in reply to: #4760413 |
Elite 2729 Puyallup, WA | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... I appreciate this thread...it swayed my indecisiveness about having a baby shower. I don't really want to but felt like I should. It confirmed my idea to have a baby party/open house-BBQ type deal...One reason I didn't want to was because I didn't want people to "have" to buy gifts. If they want to - great! But I don't want them to feel obligated!! And because I'm the whiney pregnant lady...Dave said "you wanted this..." No, I didn't want to be pregnant!! I wanted to have a kid of our own...NOT be pregnant! (Adoption is expensive!! Sadly...) Things I dislike... Olives (everyone else in the house loves them - fine...I just think they're blech!!!) Dry and/or oaky wines + 1 Watching sports on TV. I think the Superbowl is about the only thing I try to watch. Dogs off leash- outside an enclosed area (IMO leashes protect the dogs as much as they protect others from my dogs) |
 2013-06-03 12:10 PM in reply to: SpottedCow |
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| 2013-06-03 12:30 PM in reply to: Teejaay |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... I was reminded of this thread over the weekend when I attended a Couples Shower. I'd never been to one but it was the most mind-numbingly boring thing I think I've attended recently. All though I was impressed that the hostess successfully served (and I mean SERVED guests salad, dinner,dessert, re-filled water/wine, etc.) 30 guests dinner in her home. Related--- When engaged couples register for items that are just outlandishly priced. For example at this shower - gifts from other couples were ONE COFFEE MUG. TWO FORKS. ANOTHER SINGLE COFFEE MUG. Their place settings were so expensive that they are getting one mug at a time. Personal preference and such, but it blows my mind. |
| 2013-06-03 12:33 PM in reply to: Teejaay |
| Champion 34263 Chicago | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by Teejaay Originally posted by SpottedCow I didn't read them all but... The "big" professional sports & athletes - pro football, basketball, etc. The vast majority of the dudes look and act like overpaid, uneducated criminals. I don't see many contributing anything to society after they retire. And I'm floored at the amount of money fans pay to support the industry. Now...I KNOW almost everyone here will disagree, and that's OK. I'm just adding my 2 cents. I also dislike: - capri pants - coach bags - raw carrots - fruit or nuts in chocolate I agree 100% on the sports and athletes. However ... I am currently wearing capri yoga pants and I have a Coach bag (it was a gift). The vast majority? |
| 2013-06-03 12:39 PM in reply to: Teejaay |
| Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by Teejaay Originally posted by SpottedCow I didn't read them all but... The "big" professional sports & athletes - pro football, basketball, etc. The vast majority of the dudes look and act like overpaid, uneducated criminals. I don't see many contributing anything to society after they retire. And I'm floored at the amount of money fans pay to support the industry. Now...I KNOW almost everyone here will disagree, and that's OK. I'm just adding my 2 cents. I also dislike: - capri pants - coach bags - raw carrots - fruit or nuts in chocolate I agree 100% on the sports and athletes. However ... I am currently wearing capri yoga pants and I have a Coach bag (it was a gift). I guess I'm even MORE offended by the overpaid, uneducated, spoiled brats that are "reality" stars. Kim Kardashian, the Jersy shors clan, Paris Hilton. At least professional athelets are in the top 0.1 percent of the world at what they do, and more of them probably have foundations or other ways to contribute... The rest of reality TV stars getting paid millions? Blech. |
| 2013-06-03 1:01 PM in reply to: Kido |
| Master 2167 Livonia, MI | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Fun thread! Okay, x whatever to: Nickelback New car smell Country music Avacado Mayo--NASTY, NASTINESS! Onions Laying on a beach doing nothing Golf NASCAR Handbags And might I add...... Brad Pitt J. Lo The dislike of chocolate and peanut butter is incomprehensible to me! By the way, what are Tom's shoes? Never heard of them. But I'm not a big fan of designer shoes so that can just go on the list too. |
| 2013-06-03 1:06 PM in reply to: noelle1230 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by noelle1230 By the way, what are Tom's shoes? Never heard of them. But I'm not a big fan of designer shoes so that can just go on the list too.
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| 2013-06-03 1:13 PM in reply to: lisac957 |
| Master 2167 Livonia, MI | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by noelle1230 By the way, what are Tom's shoes? Never heard of them. But I'm not a big fan of designer shoes so that can just go on the list too.
Eeewwww. Yes, toss them on the list! |
| 2013-06-03 2:19 PM in reply to: noelle1230 |
| Champion 34263 Chicago | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by noelle1230 Fun thread! Okay, x whatever to: Nickelback New car smell Country music Avacado Mayo--NASTY, NASTINESS! Onions Laying on a beach doing nothing Golf NASCAR Handbags And might I add...... Brad Pitt J. Lo The dislike of chocolate and peanut butter is incomprehensible to me! By the way, what are Tom's shoes? Never heard of them. But I'm not a big fan of designer shoes so that can just go on the list too. You dislike laying on the beach doing nothing!? That's one of my favorite activities, as long as there's warm sunshine and a rum-based beverage nearby. |
| 2013-06-03 2:24 PM in reply to: switch |
Expert 1099 Broadlands | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... I may get shot for some of this: 1. American Bacon. When you've grown up eating British or Irish Bacon, the streaks of fat served in the US just don't work. 2. Cheese - more to the point, the volume of cheese peddled here, grated (nasty cheap) cheese on everything, melted cheese, cheese in a can, cheese on breakfast, lunch, dinner etc etc. (I really enjoy a nice Stilton, or Gorgonzola or a smoked Gouda, maybe feta on a salad or shaved Parmesan or a n Irish Cheddar). 3. x whatever on PB&J sandwich - don't get it at all. (yes I have tried it) 4. Politicians in general (couple of good ones don't make up for the rest) 5. "The Grapevine" or Gossip - just doesn't do anyone any good to gossip 6. Reality TV - can not stand it! The first three make it sound like I'm bashing America |
don't mean to, I actually love this country and the list of things I enjoy far outweighs the negatives.| 2013-06-03 2:27 PM in reply to: 0 |
| Champion 34263 Chicago | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by dewybuck I may get shot for some of this: 1. American Bacon. When you've grown up eating British or Irish Bacon, the streaks of fat served in the US just don't work. 2. Cheese - more to the point, the volume of cheese peddled here, grated (nasty cheap) cheese on everything, melted cheese, cheese in a can, cheese on breakfast, lunch, dinner etc etc. (I really enjoy a nice Stilton, or Gorgonzola or a smoked Gouda, maybe feta on a salad or shaved Parmesan or a n Irish Cheddar). 3. x whatever on PB&J sandwich - don't get it at all. (yes I have tried it) 4. Politicians in general (couple of good ones don't make up for the rest) 5. "The Grapevine" or Gossip - just doesn't do anyone any good to gossip 6. Reality TV - can not stand it! The first three make it sound like I'm bashing America I remember my first morning in London. It was a corporate house and came stocked with groceries. I grabbed the bacon and some eggs to make brekkie and was shocked to find little pieces of ham in my pan rather than bacon. I learned very quickly the difference between back bacon and so-called streaky bacon. And then I went out for my first proper English breakfast. There is no place for beans on a breakfast plate! Edited by mr2tony 2013-06-03 2:28 PM |
| 2013-06-03 2:30 PM in reply to: mr2tony |
| Expert 1099 Broadlands | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by dewybuck I remember my first morning in London. It was a corporate house and came stocked with groceries. I grabbed the bacon and some eggs to make brekkie and was shocked to find little pieces of ham in my pan rather than bacon. I learned very quickly the difference between back bacon and so-called streaky bacon. And then I went out for my first proper English breakfast. There is no place for beans on a breakfast plate! I may get shot for some of this: 1. American Bacon. When you've grown up eating British or Irish Bacon, the streaks of fat served in the US just don't work. 2. Cheese - more to the point, the volume of cheese peddled here, grated (nasty cheap) cheese on everything, melted cheese, cheese in a can, cheese on breakfast, lunch, dinner etc etc. (I really enjoy a nice Stilton, or Gorgonzola or a smoked Gouda, maybe feta on a salad or shaved Parmesan or a n Irish Cheddar). 3. x whatever on PB&J sandwich - don't get it at all. (yes I have tried it) 4. Politicians in general (couple of good ones don't make up for the rest) 5. "The Grapevine" or Gossip - just doesn't do anyone any good to gossip 6. Reality TV - can not stand it! The first three make it sound like I'm bashing America Oh I completely agree, but then I missed baked beans off my list, should be close to the top. Nasty!! |
| 2013-06-03 2:37 PM in reply to: mr2tony |
| Master 2167 Livonia, MI | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by noelle1230 You dislike laying on the beach doing nothing!? That's one of my favorite activities, as long as there's warm sunshine and a rum-based beverage nearby. Fun thread! Okay, x whatever to: Nickelback New car smell Country music Avacado Mayo--NASTY, NASTINESS! Onions Laying on a beach doing nothing Golf NASCAR Handbags And might I add...... Brad Pitt J. Lo The dislike of chocolate and peanut butter is incomprehensible to me! By the way, what are Tom's shoes? Never heard of them. But I'm not a big fan of designer shoes so that can just go on the list too. I just get bored! I can fall asleep but if I'm going to do that I'll just do it inside where it's temperate on a soft comfy couch or mattress. |
| 2013-06-03 2:41 PM in reply to: noelle1230 |
| Champion 34263 Chicago | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by noelle1230 Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by noelle1230 You dislike laying on the beach doing nothing!? That's one of my favorite activities, as long as there's warm sunshine and a rum-based beverage nearby. Fun thread! Okay, x whatever to: Nickelback New car smell Country music Avacado Mayo--NASTY, NASTINESS! Onions Laying on a beach doing nothing Golf NASCAR Handbags And might I add...... Brad Pitt J. Lo The dislike of chocolate and peanut butter is incomprehensible to me! By the way, what are Tom's shoes? Never heard of them. But I'm not a big fan of designer shoes so that can just go on the list too. I just get bored! I can fall asleep but if I'm going to do that I'll just do it inside where it's temperate on a soft comfy couch or mattress. I get bored too. That's where the rum-based drinks come in! |
| 2013-06-03 2:42 PM in reply to: noelle1230 |
| Pro 5755 | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by noelle1230 Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by noelle1230 You dislike laying on the beach doing nothing!? That's one of my favorite activities, as long as there's warm sunshine and a rum-based beverage nearby. Fun thread! Okay, x whatever to: Nickelback New car smell Country music Avacado Mayo--NASTY, NASTINESS! Onions Laying on a beach doing nothing Golf NASCAR Handbags And might I add...... Brad Pitt J. Lo The dislike of chocolate and peanut butter is incomprehensible to me! By the way, what are Tom's shoes? Never heard of them. But I'm not a big fan of designer shoes so that can just go on the list too. I just get bored! I can fall asleep but if I'm going to do that I'll just do it inside where it's temperate on a soft comfy couch or mattress. x2. My folks used to have a beach house. My dad and I would fish, my mom and her friends would head to the beach. We would get back from fishing, go to the beach to say hi and leave. Then go back to the boat and have a drink and nap. Now THAT"s heaven. |
| 2013-06-03 3:06 PM in reply to: BrianRunsPhilly |
| Champion 34263 Chicago | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by BrianRunsPhilly Originally posted by noelle1230 Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by noelle1230 You dislike laying on the beach doing nothing!? That's one of my favorite activities, as long as there's warm sunshine and a rum-based beverage nearby. Fun thread! Okay, x whatever to: Nickelback New car smell Country music Avacado Mayo--NASTY, NASTINESS! Onions Laying on a beach doing nothing Golf NASCAR Handbags And might I add...... Brad Pitt J. Lo The dislike of chocolate and peanut butter is incomprehensible to me! By the way, what are Tom's shoes? Never heard of them. But I'm not a big fan of designer shoes so that can just go on the list too. I just get bored! I can fall asleep but if I'm going to do that I'll just do it inside where it's temperate on a soft comfy couch or mattress. x2. My folks used to have a beach house. My dad and I would fish, my mom and her friends would head to the beach. We would get back from fishing, go to the beach to say hi and leave. Then go back to the boat and have a drink and nap. Now THAT"s heaven. This is a male/female thing, I think. Because you find drinking and napping on the beach boring but can drink and nap on a boat and that's heaven? Or are you fishing WHILE you're drinking and napping? |
| 2013-06-03 4:05 PM in reply to: mr2tony |
| Pro 5755 | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by BrianRunsPhilly Originally posted by noelle1230 Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by noelle1230 You dislike laying on the beach doing nothing!? That's one of my favorite activities, as long as there's warm sunshine and a rum-based beverage nearby. Fun thread! Okay, x whatever to: Nickelback New car smell Country music Avacado Mayo--NASTY, NASTINESS! Onions Laying on a beach doing nothing Golf NASCAR Handbags And might I add...... Brad Pitt J. Lo The dislike of chocolate and peanut butter is incomprehensible to me! By the way, what are Tom's shoes? Never heard of them. But I'm not a big fan of designer shoes so that can just go on the list too. I just get bored! I can fall asleep but if I'm going to do that I'll just do it inside where it's temperate on a soft comfy couch or mattress. x2. My folks used to have a beach house. My dad and I would fish, my mom and her friends would head to the beach. We would get back from fishing, go to the beach to say hi and leave. Then go back to the boat and have a drink and nap. Now THAT"s heaven. This is a male/female thing, I think. Because you find drinking and napping on the beach boring but can drink and nap on a boat and that's heaven? Or are you fishing WHILE you're drinking and napping? No, we did a lot of deep sea fishing. Marlin, tuna, shark, and a bunch of tournaments. Constantly busy while the boat was underway. Type A personality apple didn't fall far from the tree. He can't sit still either. My first marathon was with my dad  |
| 2013-06-03 7:04 PM in reply to: BrianRunsPhilly |
| Master 8247 Eugene, Oregon Bronze member | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Forgot one of my biggest ones. I will actually use the word "hate". Anything involving alcohol, lots of people, and lots of noise. Especially if I'm expected to "mingle" with people I don't know. Cocktail parties, bars, our annual Christmas party. If given the choice between an Ironman without training, and a three-hour cocktail party, I'd take the Ironman, hands down! I've actually stopped going to the Christmas parties because I just don't feel like spending lots of time and $ to get all fancied up for something I honestly hate. Last year I went to bed early instead and did a long ride the next morning, and didn't regret it. I'm not antisocial, but I like my people in twos and threes in venues where we can have a conversation without yelling. Not a non-drinker either but just not into alcohol-fueled parties. I'm a quiet person and it comes off as stupid and antisocial when everyone is loud and tipsy. |
| 2013-06-03 7:35 PM in reply to: dewybuck |
| Master 2380 Beijing | Subject: RE: Things lots of people like... Originally posted by dewybuck 1. American Bacon. When you've grown up eating British or Irish Bacon, the streaks of fat served in the US just don't work. Don't worry, we have the ham you're talking about. We just also happen to have bacon. Real bacon comes in "strips", not "rashers." |
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