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Friends Don't Let Friends....Do Stupid Things
I have a friend who gets so upset when you lean in and say something to them during a movie, which I understand. First time I did it, they said "hey, there's dialogue here, can you please shut up?". I did, realizing they were right. However, this same friend sometimes leans into me and says things, but I've noticed it's usually during a movie they're not that interested in. Friends also have double standards sometimes. That's okay though, I'm sure I'm guilty of the same thing somewhere in there too.— August 4, 2008 11:08 a.m.
The Cross Controversy
Jesus does not approve.— August 1, 2008 1:07 p.m.
Equal Rights For Women? Thumbs Down!
What are you talking about that a woman could have no job, but just be married to some well off guy, and nobody bats an eyelash? Are you really that out of touch with current reality? People would probably nod their head nicely at some chick at your reunion who didn't amount to nothing more then a housewife, but people still take in that fact. I mean, people would think differently if she said she had her degree in something, or had a successful job doing something, but then decided to stay at home and raise a family, but people are people, and they judge, and whether it's a guy or girl saying "well, after high school I haven't been doing much except living at home, or living with my spouse, or living with my partner" they'll still think "damn, so and so hasn't really amounted to much" and move on. I think judgment is fairly equal across the board on this one. I really think women have a good shot at equality in the workforce nowadays.— August 1, 2008 1:05 p.m.
Define Combat Zone
Iran and Korea, eh? The tour shirts should read "Axis of Evil Tour '08". I'd like to hear about both those shows if they happen, and what they were like. Pretty interesting.— July 31, 2008 3:09 p.m.
Little Brown Dress
Red Mini, very cute. Plate DQMNTRX plates....Dairy Queen or Disqualified Dominartix?— July 31, 2008 3:06 p.m.
Comic Con II - The Wrath of Tori Amos' People
You know, I used to argue the majority of people who went to Comic Con weren't geeks. I mean, lots of people claim geek when they go, but it almost seems like they're hopping on the geek band wagon, because for one weekend a year in SD, it's the cool thing to do. I've spoke with a lot of people about Comic Con, and I'm always amazed to hear how many people don't go to panels, and have never even been in one, in the multiple years they've gone. To me, panels are the best part. Although I can see someone arguing seeing the new merchandise coming out in the year (especially the newly hyped vinyl collections). Regardless, geek really isn't an offensive term. Anyone who attends shouldn't take defense to it. All it basically means, is you know the in's and out's of one specific thing (in this case, comics). Anyhow, I've seen that Comic Book Tattoo...it's FREAKIN INCREDIBLE. The 30$ deal is amazing and well worth it. I've heard Tori Amos is super nice and will stop for anyone. That's the right attitude to have. It's hard for me to want to get the autographs of people when they're charging 25$ and up. Especially when I just dropped 35$ on a ticket for the day. I wanted Katay Sagal's autograph on a Futurerama Bobblehead, but she charges $25 just for that. I'd be spending $20 for the toy, $25 for the autograph .... I can't justify that price. I figure, if they see you're purchasing their merch, why not sign it for free? Anti - her music really isn't all that depressing. Creepy at times..maybe. Dark, sure. But, there is an up beat flavor to it also, and she can be quite silly at times. I'd say give her a second chance.— July 31, 2008 10:01 a.m.
The Name Game: Angelina Jolie's Latest Kid
Well JoshB, I don't need to get in to why I think and why you think LeQuisha may live in the ghetto. I'm merely pointing out to you that book you quoted from did not say names were a factor when it came to getting hired, like you stated.— July 15, 2008 11:49 a.m.
The Name Game: Angelina Jolie's Latest Kid
Actually, you must not have read Freakanomics, just quote from it how you think it goes. Maybe you should reread that book. Or read it for the first time. They said that if there was a "DeShawn" and a "Jake" in the same neighborhood, with similar family and economic circumstances, then their life outcomes will probably be similar. (This is according to book). You cannot compare a white girl named "Sarah" with a black girl named "LeQuisha" when Sarah lives in an 8 bedroom mansion in La Jolla and LeQuisha lives in an apartment in East San Diego. Names are only sometimes indicators of economic status which in turn is what plays a heavy role in an individuals success. THIS is what Freakanomics points out. It's based on a 25 year study. It's sad that you can't accept a name like Barrack, because it's not white enough for you and thus, you think is stupid. He was named after his father.A name like Barrack or Ehmet, Ahmed or Ali...these are not that uncommon of a name in the grand scheme of things. There are common names in every region of the world, and people from those regions all come here. Does someone named Juan, or Antonio, or Eduardo fall in the same category for you? EVERYONE needs to have a white name? A biblical name? It's just "stupid" to you if they don't? Again, people who will not vote for Barrack because his name is "too Muslim" are IDIOTS. They're the same people who wouldn't vote for Barrack, even if his name was Joseph, because he ISN'T WHITE. It's just ignorant individuals mindsets and that's something he'd have to overcome regardless.— July 15, 2008 11:15 a.m.
The Name Game: Angelina Jolie's Latest Kid
***Post 2 of 2 (thank you, come again) Just because parents don't go with what you want, like picking up biblical names for their kids, doesn't mean they're the idiots. Sure, we can all have the opinion of not liking a name, or thinking it sounds stupid, ridiculous or funny, but to go as far as to state that people just flat out need to change their names (including last) because it doesn't sound normal enough (aka out of the Bible) is really something you should think about moving beyond. I've had family members tell me how when they were younger they changed their name because kids made fun of it. Now, they didn't change it legally, they just flat out came home and said "mom, I want to be called Bob from now on" (literally, one of my cousins chose Bob). A lot of them have decided to go back to their given names as adults because they've grown to like it for one reason or another. Some have changed the spelling of their name, so it's easier for people to read. When I was in school, you were either getting picked on for your name, looks, smells (hehe), family, thoughts, likes, dislikes .... it's always something. I remember a kids getting made fun of because their names were Ray and Kimberly. How much more "normal" can you get then those names, and yet it still got made fun of because that's how kids are. By the way, nothing is wrong with the name Condoleezza. Sure, I'm not about to name my kid that, but her parents chose that name because they liked it. It derives from an Italian musical term meaning "the sweetness". Wherever parents name their kids is their choice. It has to do with culture, family, background, meaning, and/or more. Again, you, me and anyone else can have the opinion it's dumb, silly, or something we just don't like but they like it and they're comfortable with it. If the ones with those names aren't, then they can choose to change it as they wish.— July 15, 2008 9:35 a.m.
The Name Game: Angelina Jolie's Latest Kid
**Post 1 of 2 (exceeded character limit, again).... Really, take a look at this sentence and think about what you're saying : "And, on that subject, how stupid is the name Obama? Not only is it stupid, it's created a lot of people thinking it sounds like Osama, and that might cost him the presidency." Are you seriously that small minded that you feel Barack Obama needs to change his LAST NAME because "it's stupid" and may make some people relate him to Osama Bin Laden? You really feel that every person who immigrates to this country, should basically take on a surname of "Smith, Jones, Davis" because whatever they came in with, "is stupid"? Do you know how insane this sounds? And here I was thinking, America is a place where people come for freedom, opportunity and acceptance. Yet insanely enough there is still this petty, ridiculous crap that we all have to deal with because people just can't deal with something which isn't part of their "normal culture". And that goes for all sides (incoming, outgoing and already here). But that's human nature. Problem is, when you have a brain which functions properly and you can think about, analyze, process and realize different things, something like this should really not be an issue. People come here for freedom, and giving up where you came from and who you are once you step in the door shouldn't be part of that. People who think Barack may possibly be "in" with Bin Laden are the same type of people who assume all people of middle eastern decent are possibly terrorists or at least related to one. They're the same people, who are cock blocking our culture from moving forward because they're ignorant and can't even begin to analyze or give thought to the simplest of situations. They don't get it, which is something I in turn, will never get.— July 15, 2008 9:34 a.m.