Topic: Things you are supposed to hate... but secretly like!
cleome46
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I admit to liking my job commute when the bus takes me through the St. Johns neighborhood. Creeping hipsterism hasn't hit there in a big way yet, and the area still has much of the feel it did twenty-plus years ago-- when I first moved here.
It's just a great place to be if you like to people-watch, especially during the holiday season. Almost makes the time spent waiting for the transfer bus worthwhile.
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From: Vanity, OR | Registered: Dec 2008
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quote:Originally posted by cleome45: A local donut shop used to make a Pepto-flavored donut, until the company complained about copyright issues. So the love of Pepto thing isn't as rare as perhaps previously thought.
Donuts and Pepto? Mmmmmmm.....! Two of my favorite things! Ohhhhhhh...the injustice that I never got to try one!
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From: The Underbelly of Society | Registered: Jul 2003
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Walking to work.
Waiting for a bus or a cab stresses me right the hell out. I fret about having missed it, or being late because it's not on time, or whatever.
Walking, I'm in control of when I get there, and I have a sense that I'm doing something, and not just waiting around. I'd rather walk thirty minutes to work than spend a dollar on the bus.
Walking home after work is also a nice way to 'decompress' and get work-thoughts out of my head so that they don't come home with me.
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Doing something in construction/remodeling again. Loved my time as construction manager for Palm Harbor homes, as well as having been a private home inspector and one for the county. It's satisfying to work with my hands outdoors in shitty weather and being stove up, but seeing actual positive physical changes bring an old home back to life... something deeply satisfying about it.
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It is insane and not for the weak at heart...but there is something about this time of year, when you can help someone find that perfect gift...or suggest something that someone might like nd the persons face lights up.
From: Turn around... | Registered: Jul 2003
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Beets. I found this polish shredded beet salad stuff at the store and *WOW* was it awesome.
Warning: Red Cabbage salad looks identical, and tastes heinous.
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Everything in the core of my being says I should detest yet another Hollywood remake of some concept that I enjoyed as a child - especially one that attempts the nigh impossible task of doing justice to the lightning in a bottle comedic genius of the Stooges.
I want to pretend that this is not happening... that it is a horrible idea, and proof positive of everything that is wrong with cinema today.
But... god help me... I've seen two different trailers for it, and both made me laugh in the same "dumb guy" way that I do when I watch the old Three Stooges shorts.
What is wrong with me?
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quote:Originally posted by Exnihil: The upcoming Three Stooges movie.
Everything in the core of my being says I should detest yet another Hollywood remake of some concept that I enjoyed as a child - especially one that attempts the nigh impossible task of doing justice to the lightning in a bottle comedic genius of the Stooges.
I want to pretend that this is not happening... that it is a horrible idea, and proof positive of everything that is wrong with cinema today.
But... god help me... I've seen two different trailers for it, and both made me laugh in the same "dumb guy" way that I do when I watch the old Three Stooges shorts.
What is wrong with me?
...and it's now confirmed.
I must have been born with an overactive slapstick center in my brain, because I saw this movie tonight and, despite some of the typical Farrelly Brothers gross-out humor bits, I laughed like a moron throughout.
I'm sure it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I really did enjoy it.
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The actor who plays Moe was on Jay Leno the other night. In the clip he played from the film, the Stooges caused a bell to fall off a roof and hit a nun in the face. Curly then says something like, "I don't know her, but her face rings a bell."
So, they got the Stooge's shtick down pat.
I gotta admit, I groaned when I saw a trailer, but . . . why not? The real Stooges will never make another movie, so it's good that their comedic legacy lives on.
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From: The Stasis Zone | Registered: Jul 2003
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It's one of those peaceful, daydreamy chores. Plus, sometimes you have to "pre-wash" dishes so much before putting them in the dishwasher it's like, what's the point? I have good memories, actually, of having to wash and dry the dishes with my sister every night after supper.
Also- providing hands on patient care (ie feeding, bathing, dressing, "code brown", etc) at work. Most nurses would much rather "supervise" or do paperwork or pass meds. I actually prefer the more direct care.
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It seems to be very "in" to hate on certain bands. Niickleback, Black Eyed Peas, NKOTB (or is it cool to like them now?). I admit to having fun with Nickleback, but don't really care wither way about them.
But, I really like the stuff I have heard from the Black Eyed Peas. It's just fun music to me, kinda like some movies are fun to watch. They really offer nothing really new to the art of music...but I like them crazy kids.
From: Turn around... | Registered: Jul 2003
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The BEP come across to me as modern-day minstrels, especially their white member Fergie. I find it very disturbing that a suburban stage brat like Fergie gets away with pretending she's all hip-hop and street.
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All artists are performers trying to convince you that they have cred.
Marshal Mathers grew up not too far from me. >shrug< Not that impressed. I do think he's talented...just not as hardcore as he wants you to think he is.
From: Turn around... | Registered: Jul 2003
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cleome46
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Well, if we're admitting to love affairs with bubblegum and fakers, I have to admit once again that I own an Urge Overkill cd. I've had multiple opportunities to dispose of it, but I just can't.
Oh, and I like Rusted Root, too. But I look like a damn hippie, so maybe they don't count in this regard.
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From: Vanity, OR | Registered: Dec 2008
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quote:Originally posted by KidChaos: Washing dishes by hand in the sink.
It's one of those peaceful, daydreamy chores. Plus, sometimes you have to "pre-wash" dishes so much before putting them in the dishwasher it's like, what's the point? I have good memories, actually, of having to wash and dry the dishes with my sister every night after supper.
awwww I have lots of dishes you could do! twice a week even!
vacuuming and dusty are also available ....
<--- neat freak that dosn't like to clean. I'm too tall to bend over and do dishes at the sink ... it hurts my back ... yeah ...
From: Ninja Land | Registered: Nov 2004
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