Unpopular Opinions?

mandapanda78 · December 2010

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[QUOTE]On a related note, Bailey's is disgusting.
Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]

<div>... and we were going to be such good friends!</div>

opalsky007 · December 2010

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[QUOTE]I don't like colored Christmas lights or inflatables. I don't like pretty much any beer unless it's a fruity lambic beer. I hate the aftertaste. I don't really like red wine much. A few of them, but certainly not all. I hate Applebees. Chili's I don't like but can tolerate on rare occasions. I love Papa John's pizza and I hate it that we can't get it delivered to our house. <strong> I don't give a rat's ass what John Calipari did or didn't do at previous schools. He's UK's coach now, and I trust the university to manage him accordingly. I'm THISCLOSE to telling my boss (and a few other people in the greater Boston area) to shut the eff up about it if they can't find SOMETHING nice to say. I don't chase them down to smack talk their teams.</strong> Despite my love for UK, it does not extend to Boston's seemingly favorite UK alum, Rajon Rondo. He's an AW and I am NOT a fan.
Posted by squirrly[/QUOTE]

Eh...you and I are going to have to agree to disagree about this, but I think we knew that. At least I don't chase people down and smack talk about it.

I just don't like having a lot of Calipari love rubbed in my face when our coach is in trouble for something much less serious than Cal's past crimes. Sore subject.

mandysmear · December 2010

I like to get flowers. I like short arrangements though. Not the big ass one. Smokey bailey sends really nice arrangements, FYI.

I have zero interest in harry potter, lord of the rings, wizard of oz, spiderman, hulk, transformers, Xmen, etc.

I hate texting. Unless it's long distance, just effing call me.

I love the small of permanent markers.

M&Ms suck. That's not chocolate. It's not candy. It's just not that good.

I hate angelina jolie.

The Mel and Todd Show · December 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular Opinions? : People DO this?
Posted by FutureMrsTR[/QUOTE]

Yep, I saw it at two different houses last year. They both had these interactive things on their lawn, and signs inviting you to get out of your car and come walk around/see things. One of them had live animals in their nativity which doubled as a petting zoo. Dude, if you want to do this sort of thing, Bob bless you. But unless you're getting a seasonal business license designating your lawn to be an amusement park for which you can charge admission, the bill is yours. Nobody is forcing you to do these things. If you can't afford it, don't do it.

There's a third that we went to, and they had someone dressed as Santa sitting on their porch, and a donation box for toys and a donation tin for cash, both indicating they would go to Toys for Tots. Totally fine with this.

The Mel and Todd Show · December 2010

Double post for Christmas

KatyRoseM · December 2010

I actually like the Santa and toys for tots idea. Not the most practical way to give back, but cute

pinkpinot · December 2010

I think Apple is overrated and too expensive. I don't understand how people can constantly afford their latest & greatest gadgets. I can't get it up for a phone that doesn't even have Flash player.

Anysunrise · December 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular Opinions? : ... and we were going to be such good friends!
Posted by mandapanda78[/QUOTE]

Hey, it just means you get the whole bottle to yourself! =)

laurenclaire1386 · December 2010

I find the Salvation Army bellringers to be completely obnoxious. I went grocery shopping at Wal-Mart yesterday and the bell ringer was caroling in addition to clanging that damn bell.

pinkpinot · December 2010

Mel, I've seen those collection boxes before. I'm pretty sure the people who do that are the same people who request cash gifts on their wedding invitations.

salt78 · December 2010

I thought Avatar was one of the worst movies I've ever seen.

Y I Oughta · December 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular Opinions? : Seriously. Although I have no idea what is pricey apparently, I paid 30 bucks for a 40 of amaretto and thought that was like, the low end.
Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]

I don't know if that's a good price or not, I've never had Amaretto. I usually drink those fruity frozen mixed things with three or four shots in it and they usually cost between $8-15. Fi drinks three or four beers to my one fruity drink.

mandapanda78 · December 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular Opinions? : Hey, it just means you get the whole bottle to yourself! =)
Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]

<div>A very valid point. Friendship back on!</div>

baystateapple · December 2010

Not a UO, but Salt, your signature cracked me up.

Y I Oughta · December 2010

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[QUOTE]I thought Avatar was one of the worst movies I've ever seen.
Posted by salt78[/QUOTE]

I saw it and didn't care for it, then I saw this.

<a href="http://puzzlehacker.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/avatar.jpeg">http://puzzlehacker.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/avatar.jpeg</a>

ETA- then I liked it even less

KatyRoseM · December 2010

I don't believe anyone has a "right" to be legally married. Legal marriage is an incentive program where by the majority incentives behaviors they want. Do I think its stupid that the majority seems to want to distinguish between committed relationships based on the sex of the parties, yes. Do I think anyone has a right to that incentive, no. The rights argument tend to conflate marriage and love or sex, unfortunately I don't think the government's definition of marriage includes those things. I can marry someone I do not love and never sleep with, but I am encouraged to do so because the majority wants me to behave in that way. The law should be changed because they are encouraging things poorly, and not the right things, not because there is a right to those incentives.

Flame away

marissa_claire · December 2010

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[QUOTE]I hate the smell of coffee, and I think it's disgusting to drink. My lab brews two pots a day, and the coffee pot is right around the corner from where I sit all day. I just pray to God that I don't get pregnant while I'm working here because I think that smell will make me vomit.
Posted by garcias1[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>I hate the way coffee places make you smell more than I dislike the smell of coffee. I had a study group in college that always wanted to meet at Starbucks. It always made my clothes smell disgusting!</div><div>
</div><div>I also don't mind Chili's chips and salsa. Everything else is meh. </div><div>
</div><div>I don't mind cheap beer either. I don't like heavy beers, so cheap works fine for me.

</div>

FutureMrsTR · December 2010

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[QUOTE]I don't believe anyone has a "right" to be legally married. Legal marriage is an incentive program where by the majority incentives behaviors they want. Do I think its stupid that the majority seems to want to distinguish between committed relationships based on the sex of the parties, yes. Do I think anyone has a right to that incentive, no. The rights argument tend to conflate marriage and love or sex, unfortunately I don't think the government's definition of marriage includes those things. I can marry someone I do not love and never sleep with, but I am encouraged to do so because the majority wants me to behave in that way. The law should be changed because they are encouraging things poorly, and not the right things, not because there is a right to those incentives. <strong>Flame away
</strong>Posted by KatyRoseM[/QUOTE]

I might if I understood anything you just said. But I didn't really.

Anysunrise · December 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular Opinions? : I don't know if that's a good price or not, I've never had Amaretto. I usually drink those fruity frozen mixed things with three or four shots in it and they usually cost between $8-15. Fi drinks three or four beers to my one fruity drink.
Posted by Y I Oughta[/QUOTE]

It's tasty. My mom said it was the same price she paid for the same bottle of her good rum, and that it was wasted on my youth =P

waltzingmatilda13 · December 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular Opinions? : I might if I understood anything you just said. But I didn't really.
Posted by FutureMrsTR[/QUOTE]

I'm still trying to figure out how she turned incentives into a verb.

laurenclaire1386 · December 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular Opinions? : I might if I understood anything you just said. But I didn't really.
Posted by FutureMrsTR[/QUOTE]
Ditto.

KatyRoseM · December 2010

Sorry about that, never mind.

Rosie109 · December 2010

I am going to incentivize my wedding gown.

FutureMrsFezz · December 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular Opinions? : I might if I understood anything you just said. But I didn't really.
Posted by FutureMrsTR[/QUOTE]

Whew, glad I'm not alone.

salt78 · December 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular Opinions? : I might if I understood anything you just said. But I didn't really.
Posted by FutureMrsTR[/QUOTE]

<div>Okay good. I felt really stupid for a minute.</div>

Birdie1483 · December 2010

No Katy, I would really love to hear what you really meant. I have no clue what you said, but I have an idea and it definitely is an UO for me. So please explain

salt78 · December 2010

I believe that we should bake a cake out of rainbows and smiles. And everyone could eat it and be happy.

squirrly · December 2010

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[QUOTE]I don't believe anyone has a "right" to be legally married. Legal marriage is an incentive program where by the majority incentives behaviors they want. Do I think its stupid that the majority seems to want to distinguish between committed relationships based on the sex of the parties, yes. Do I think anyone has a right to that incentive, no. The rights argument tend to conflate marriage and love or sex, unfortunately I don't think the government's definition of marriage includes those things. I can marry someone I do not love and never sleep with, but I am encouraged to do so because the majority wants me to behave in that way. The law should be changed because they are encouraging things poorly, and not the right things, not because there is a right to those incentives. Flame away
Posted by KatyRoseM[/QUOTE]

I get what you're saying, but I don't happen to agree with you. I want only one partner, for life. I want him to have the ability to take care of me legally, should that situation arise, and vice-versa. And, frankly, I think I have the right to that. Outside of marriage, the laws make it difficult and inexact to ensure those rights, although it's possible in theory, so I don't really see how you can legitimately say I don't have a right to those benefits of marriage.

As for whether it should be limited by gender, motivated by love or sex, etc., I don't see why the government should CARE much less regulate that. But the legal rights bestowed by marriage are, in my view, legitimate and from a government POV should be the only reason for the regulation of marriage. The church is a whole other story and can have whatever rules it wants.

KatyRoseM · December 2010

Marriage in our legal system is something that gives you benefits. We give benefits to particular relationships because the majority wants people to enter into those relationships. Those benefits are an incentive. People do not have a "right" to the benefits you get by doing something if your not doing it. It may be stupid that we want people to enter into agreements to care for each other only if they are two people of opposite sexes, but that doesn't mean I have a right to the incentives we give those people if I enter into an agreement with someone of the same sex, or with multiple people. I get those benefits by doing what the majority wants. The majority may be stupid, but that doesn't give me a right to the benefits I would get if I went along with them.

KatyRoseM · December 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular Opinions? : I want him to have the ability to take care of me legally, should that situation arise, and vice-versa. And, frankly, I think I have the right to that. Outside of marriage, the laws make it difficult and inexact to ensure those rights, although it's possible in theory, so I don't really see how you can legitimately say I don't have a right to those benefits of marriage. Posted by squirrly[/QUOTE]

I agree, with this largely, but I do think you can have those protections outside of marriage, you can do it through contract and estate law. You can have a living will. Those should be enforced more than they are (even for married couples) as I think you have a right to those contracts.

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