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Things you just don't get!

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Ronnie Bass, May 13, 2009.

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  1. wpgfishfan

    wpgfishfan Member

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    I know I'll be roasted for this

    Why are Americans (the wealthiest country in the whole world) so overweight
     
  2. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    we
    have the money to buy alot of food
     
  3. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Add in all the Southern comedians. :lol:

    Also let me add that although my post, as I reread it, seems awfully belittling of the South but trust me it was tongue and cheek. There are lots of good people here and the scenery of Tennessee is beautiful but its simply the culture and a lot of the ideas that I disagree with that make me feel like an outsider (I'm not a real religious person, I'm liberal minded in a lot of ways, and as GA can tell you over in the History forum I'm not a "The South will rise again" sort of fellow either). So although I disagree with a lot of the cultural aspects of the South I know that not everyone are bumbling idiots like some want to make it seem (Beverly Hillbillies anyone) and that's why comedians like Larry the Cable Guy I don't understand. There is a lot of good in the South but still overall I feel a bit out of place. I just wanted to address that real quick before anyone got the wrong idea about my thoughts about the South. :wink2:
     
  4. Bumrush

    Bumrush Stable Genius Club Member

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    Haven't read everything.. But here goes:

    Short skinny guys that date or marry very large obese woman that can flick them like a cig.
     
  5. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    In addition to what Sick said, we are largely based around long route transportation. Most people live miles away from work, school, etc. and they are forced to drive. Also add in the fact that most people have jobs that are low physical activity jobs and you have another reason, but I think you hit it right on the head Sick its because we have money because of our cushier jobs and can afford cars, more food, etc.
     
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  6. DrAstroZoom

    DrAstroZoom Canary in a Coal Mine Luxury Box

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    I think you just answered your own question.
     
  7. King Felix

    King Felix Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    everything
     
  8. slickj101

    slickj101 Is Water

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    lol Roasted and salted...

    prob bc most Americans are lazy mofos.
     
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  9. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    We have the best food? If it's not baked or fried, I don't even bother anymore.
     
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  10. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    You know when people are eating deep fried ice cream there is a major problem.:lol:

    However I don't think its because we're all lazy though, I think its more of a lifestyle thing.
     
  11. TheMageGandalf

    TheMageGandalf Senior Member

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    Not intended to offend anyone so PLEASE take it with a grain of salt if you disagree:

    Things I dont get:

    - why a majority of people think all cubans are off the bannana boat

    - rap music (except Ice-T of all people)

    - why people designate certain religions as cults when all religions are basically the samething...So if its your 'religion' its not a cult, but if its someone elses, or its something you dont believe in at all, it is?...I dont get that.

    - how people can fire employee's during tough economic times just because profits have dipped some so they can still go home and enjoy their 8th expensive sports car and fly in their private jet.

    - why certain people feel the need to wake up in the morning and just ruin other peoples day....just because it makes them feel superior to be able to do that.

    - why people can't understand that 'pay it forward' is real and not just a movie....and if the world would really follow that it'd be a better place for everyone.

    - (last one I promise) Jimmy Fallon... I have seen some of his stuff and I just dont get what the appeal is and why people think he's funny.
     
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  12. Pagan

    Pagan Metal & a Mustang

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    Amen.
     
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  13. Phinperor

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    I listened to him for the first time today on the radio...what an arrogant A-hole. :pity:

    Can't stand him either...not funny AT ALL...
     
  14. Phinperor

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    :hi5:
     
  15. Phinperor

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    I can't argue with any of these except ONE!...Gawd the Wankees suck...GO SOX!!!, GO BRUINS!!! :wink2:
     
  16. Phinperor

    Phinperor formerly In_Flames Luxury Box

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    -Popped Collars
    -Mandals
    -Guidos
    -NJ/NY sports fans (with the exception of Pagan OF COURSE)
    -Emos
    -Hunting/Fishing (sorry Calphin)
    -Guyliner
    -Highschool Musical fascination
    -Golf
    etc.etc.etc.
     
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  17. pennphinfan

    pennphinfan Stelin Canez Arcade Scorz

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    God I wish. I grew up in PA dutch country. Home of most of those 'obese americans' that wpg is talking about, and the land of whoopie pies :up:
     
  18. Pagan

    Pagan Metal & a Mustang

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    LOL...as you prove my point! :tongue2:

    How could I have forgotten that!?

    That's cause I only root for one NY team. :wink2:

    :sidelol:

    I'll add a few more...

    ~ The obsession with "Twilight"
    ~ The Jonas Brothers
    ~ Miley Cyrus
    ~ Tila Tequila
    ~ Paris Hilton
    ~ Why people believe a WORD that Al Sharpton says
    ~ Constant text messaging
    ~ The need to have a cell phone that does everything except solve world hunger
    ~ "bling"
    ~ Any rim on a car over 18" in diameter
    ~ Those goddamn stupid *** neon lights under cars
    ~ People that say "you know what I'm sayin'?" after everything they say.
     
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  19. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    People that always post in bold- do they think their posts will be overlooked if they don't?




    :shifty:
     
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  20. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    Things I don't get:

    - root beer

    - people's fascination with extra spicy food, not just ordinary spicy food... food so spicy that it makes your crap burn.

    - why it takes the pitcher in baseball 3 minutes to throw the ball for each pitch

    - rap

    - death metal... especially the deep growling vocals.

    - healthy pizza

    - At the supermarket, standing in line for a longer amount of time in the express lane than a regular lane

    - male cheerleaders
     
  21. Section126

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    Toby Keith kicks ***.

    but yeah...alot of country music is a mystery to me.
     
  22. xDOLPHINSx

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    The concept of "new and improved!" I mean is that really even possible? If its new, how can it be improved at the same time....think about it
     
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  23. Ronnie Bass

    Ronnie Bass Luxury Box Luxury Box

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    Nah I like Jack Russells, I am just really talking about poodles, got bit twice by them when I was a kid so I am always going to hold a grudge against them as long as I live.
     
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  24. Regan21286

    Regan21286 MCAT's, EMT's, AMCAS, ugh

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    • Soccer riots and watching soccer - http://www.humorscore.com/videos/The_Simpsons_Videos/The_Simpsons_-_Soccer_Riot - Full vid including boring play
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    • Asians, or people in general, who support current affirmative action in college admissions (talk about shooting yourself in the foot) or in general
    • How Olivia Wilde can top Megan Fox on Maxim's Hot 100 list or even how Michelle Obama even got on it in the first place.
    • Laker-haters
    • People who think all hospital volunteers are people who must've done some crime and are forced to perform community service
    • Animal rights activists who protest outside my lab (and the whole building doesn't even work with animals) and firebomb other professor's houses/cars
    • Vegetarians
    • People who think getting to U$C is hard
    • Those who still think Dolphins are fishes
    • People who think going to a cheaper state university is ridiculous
    • Dane Cook
    • Why Jessica Alba keeps picking horrible movies to be in
    • People who throw up the race card immediately when faced with something
    • How the Apprentice went from a nice look at the business world with some good business advice sprinkled in and into another prima-donna celeb fest.
    • How UCPD can taser a student, break up frat parties, and splatter your car with parking tickets at 3am in the morning but can't solve 15 different sexual assault/burglary/assault cases
     
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  25. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    dude shes a terrible actress....whatever shes in makes the movie seem worse.....
     
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  26. Regan21286

    Regan21286 MCAT's, EMT's, AMCAS, ugh

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    Best role for her is just eye-candy that doesn't have any lines.
     
  27. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    aka a magazine spread :lol:
     
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  28. TheHighExhaulted

    TheHighExhaulted Well-Known Member

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    Dane Cook comedy.

    Twitter.

    Blowout haircuts.

    Asher Roth.
     
  29. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    Here's one I just don't get

    Super Mario 2

    Seriously who thought that game was a good idea? It's not even a real Mario game, it's just a copy of another game called Toki Doki Panic but with Mario graphics. Worst idea ever.
     
  30. Ultra

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    you are so right, I'm so tired of hearing people on ESPN saying twitter or tweeting, soooooooo lame
     
  31. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    ya mario 2 blows.......but mario 3 For The Win !!!!!!
     
  32. DrAstroZoom

    DrAstroZoom Canary in a Coal Mine Luxury Box

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    Actually, as a former blogger who couldn't maintain the discipline necessary to keep it up, I welcome Twitter because it's a lot easier to keep that current because of the 140-character limit.
     
  33. wpgfishfan

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    having all you guys post clips and half the time I'm not allowed to see them because I'm from Canada:tantrum:
     
  34. NaboCane

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    The "windows" key on my keyboard.

    The size of the pit in an avocado.

    People who won't use a bluetooth headset while driving and using their phones.

    People who buy cheap can openers.

    People with dull knives in their kitchens.

    12/13-episode seasons. When the **** did that become acceptable?

    People who don't get why my grey cat is named "Earl."

    People who don't get why my orange cat is named "Crush."

    Passive-aggressive drivers. In an ideal world they'd be the ones with dull knives in their kitchens, and they'd all cut their ****ing jugular veins chopping an onion.
     
  35. Ultra

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    thought of some more...

    people that drive with their parking lights on...serisously, you took the effort to turn them on, just make one more click and get the headlights on.

    people that park with their headlights on at night. If you're parked on the side of the road at night, turn your freaking headlights off and turn on your PARKING LIGHTS.
     
  36. Phinperor

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    BOOOOOOooooooo :nutkick:
     
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  37. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    3 is my favorite :up:
     
  38. Pagan

    Pagan Metal & a Mustang

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    Bite me...and **** all ya'll who thanked that one! :lol:

    I just do that cause I like the way it looks...and to be annoying. :tongue2:

    Have to disagree, Steve McGrew is goddamn funny.
     
  39. mor911

    mor911 pooping

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    The one thing I can't get is everyone's obsession with the phrase:

    "F**k my life"
     
  40. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    Demetri Martin -meh(screw you Pagan)
    Dane Cook - why do people think he's funny?
    Skinny pants
    Twilight-Because it totally ****s on what vampires are
    Fascination with celebrities - I dont give a **** what Matt Damon had for breakfast.
    Brett Favre-DIAF
    political correctness in school sports - How many times have we heard of schools abandoning PE programs or cutting team sports? all to appease a fat kids' parents. and we wonder why the obesity level in this country is high.
    Mel Kiper
    make that most of ESPN's analysts
    ESPN's North East Media bias
    Jamie Dukes
    Hollywood's lack of originality
    reality TV
    Paris Hilton
    Glen Beck
    Sean Hannity
    Keith Olberman
    Jim Cramer
    T-Mobile
    Josh Smith
    Rasheed Wallace
    Rodney Harrison
    Vince Wilfork
    Glen "Big *****" Davis
    Roger Clemens
    Derek Jeter

    T.O
    why Bills fans cant stop talking about the Dolphins
    Why NY Sports fans who live in Miami ***** about how sports talk radio hosts never talk about NY sports teams, and they wonder why we call them stupid.
    NY transplants who whine about Miami - I'd pay for your plane tickets back to NY if you STFU


    This. Why is the media giving this human-leech hybrid what she wants? She is clearly unfit to be a parent and she has a few screws loose.
     

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