What doesn’t deserve its popularity? Whether it be a book, movie, way of life, or other trend, I’d love to hear about it!

#1

Most reality "stars", namely the Kardashian/Jenners.

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A Bobcat From Philly
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tried watching 5 minutes of The Kardashians and now I realize why we have to do things like write "do not eat" on dry silica packets.

girlsrock4ever
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But seriously, does anyone care about them anymore?

Jude Kay
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Role models (barf) to millions!

Jodie daubenmire
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Krapdashians..a family that hates one another, and themselves equally. Kylie should sue them all for having their faces stapled back on, to look just like her fake face.

Joe Hurd
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right lol. Stop making stupid people famous

John Wiss
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

F the Kardashians their father helped OJ get away with murder

Clay S.
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never understood why people go crazy over the Kardashians.

Janet Howe
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES YES YES.!!! Overated, stupid people!!! Only thing they know how to do is be celebrities. But somebody knew how to market them, namely mama. She made herself and the girls billions.To think a dynasty started with a sex tape.

mymommatoldme
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The K-J's are ridiculous! Their 'we're owed everything' attitudes make me sick.

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    #2

    Influencers. They are not a god

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    Rose the Cook
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They can only exist if people "follow" them.

    A S
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't even register on my radar to even consider them overrated. 'Oh, you're an "influencer"? So, what.'

    Sergio Bicerra
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A positive side: for every person that becomes an influencer, there is a job that's filled by someone who actually wants to work, or a seat at a college for someone who wants to study.

    JoJo Anisko
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone who calls themself an influencer is usually just a legend in their own mind. It takes more than a pretty/handsome face and an attitude to become one.

    troufaki13
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They certainly have a god complex though... It's ok to give your opinion, give honest reviews and whatnot but some of these people just... ugh... I can't

    John Anderson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Influencer is the wrong word. We should call them show-boaters or attention-seekers. Maybe even leeches

    Wuggerhumphden
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A. It's not a job. B. Anybody who is 'influenced' by these people should be locked up for their own protection.

    Jodie daubenmire
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get the whole influencer thing.. like I'm just going to trot right out, and do what some uneducated, unemployable dipshits says.

    Just Sayin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being influenced by someone doesn't mean they should get paid. So example, if someone said to you, you really positively influenced my decision of .... does that person that influenced that person should say " OK, now pay for that!" Uh. No....they should just thank them and go on their merry way. These " Social Influencers" aren't giving themselves the right title...they haven't even researched what that word means. Look it up ppl.

    Josh Gilland
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most aren't even smart or good at anything

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    #3

    Tik Tok

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    Mirabelle Skyrim
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Social media in general, I'd say. Some people spend way too much time checking for likes and new posts. Their smartphones seem to be glued to their hands. I keep mine in my coat pocket or bag. As for social media, I only check them from my laptop at home and then only a select few sites, boredpanda being one of them.

    Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Look at me!" Look at me!" Look at me!". Please, go away. 🥱

    JoJo Anisko
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can only go by what I've heard, but I tend to agree.

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just found out I can't vote more than once.

    SPARKIZE
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah this is really messing w marriage and relationships. The partner disconnect is unreal. I think some of these tik tok groups are cults otl. I've really watched someone I've known for years constantly go against their better judgment for this tik tok group, and now his wife is cheating on him.

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    #4

    1) The expectation that life owes you something. 2) The need to have the very best the very first go. My first car wasn’t what I wanted, it was what I could afford, same with my first rental, my first house, my first job… 3) The belief that your opinion is sacrosanct and that anyone who disagrees with it is “Disrespecting” you.

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    Crystal Spencer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is supposed to be a list of overrated things...not a list of grievances/opinions...but I 100% agree with the thought here

    Theoretical Empiricist
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially when the violation of any of these results in gunfire.

    John Anderson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #3. What happened to being able to talk to someone about differing opinions rather than stating a fight? You know, an actual discussion where two different people can find common ground and be friends?

    Pursuing Peonies
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When too many people started believing that their hate speech was their opinion and that they were entitled to express it to any and everyone. People started getting defensive (overly so in some cases)

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    PolymathNecromancer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to add that, as a 50yo male, I actually see this stuff more often, or at very least just as much, from folks older than me than I do from those younger. Maybe just in my zone, but needed saying as I'm sure to not be the only one.

    NaMiMoore
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I experience #3 frequently. Ugh. People.

    Avriel
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Respecting someone does not have to equal agreeing with someone... And thats ok!!

    #5

    Beyonce

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    Angela B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I certainly do not wish her any ill will but each time I see a photo of her, she is performing in front of, or a guest of some obscenely rich person. I have formed the opinion that she will show up, if you pay a gazillion dollars. That seems shallow to me.

    MoJo1979
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    haha, I came on to put this. Always disliked her and always will.

    Argie Smith
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha, you're like, "That's right, I said it out loud!"

    Terri Rimmer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mtv awards - not like they used to be

    Kelly Flynn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Breaks record at Grammys, whines because she didn't get ROTY. Her and her fans are ridiculous.

    Theresa Stephenson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of pop stars may have some talent but lets be honest it is all their drama and sleazy clothes that get them further.

    Angie Eshetu
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally came in here to comment this

    Jodie daubenmire
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No freaking doubt!! She is like 40, goes on stage in less than underwear..GROW UP ALREADY. And for the love of God tell your boyfriend to get a hair cut!!!

    TheKitKatLizard
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's a pretty good performer but her music is kinda a*s ngl

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    #6

    Beauty standards. Do I need to elaborate?

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    Loonie Toonie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First off, love the username, and second off, I could not agree more, the girls faces at my school are CAKED in makeup, they are starving themselves, their arms a like twigs, 90 percent of them have boyfriends that they cheat on with at least two other guys, their grades are terrible, they are always fighting, they don't do any of their work, their spoiled rotten, and their generally very rude to me...

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    Susan Green
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don’t need to elaborate, I know exactly what you mean.

    Horst
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a BP post today about insane parents. One of them had taken a picture of their children, the oldest being in 6th grade. The one girl, in 4th grade, had been edited to have a thin waist meanwhile nothing has been done to the two boys. I wish I was joking!

    Joe Hurd
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If women didn't feel like they were ugly thanks to false depictions of beauty too many businesses would go bankrupt

    Grammarly
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Search up Lainey Molnar. She makes comic thingies about social issues, especially beauty standards c:

    Ashen Brooks (They/Them)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is so true, people at my school are always loaded on make-up, have like a different boyfriend every week, and are always disrespecting EACH OTHER. we literally just had a fight on Thursday where this girl was spreading rumors about another and the girl beat the s**t out of her. and half of them are throwing up in the bathrooms! WE ARE IN THE SEVENETH GRADE, ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS.

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who's to decide what's beautiful and what isn't? Different people, different cultures. We're all beautiful in our own way.

    Lyone Fein
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is eternally overrated.

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    #7

    homophobes and transphobes!

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    girlsrock4ever
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure why this is downvoted. Here, have an upvote.

    Jeremy Klaxon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because.. homophobes and transphones are overrated? Doesn't make much sense and doesn't answer the question

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    Unpopular opinions
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need to drop the “phobes” thing, just because someone doesn’t like something doesn’t mean they are afraid of it. Maybe they are just a piece of s**t.

    Error 404 (He/They)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine if it was an actual phobia/fear. Like: a homophobic lady sees two men holding hands, clearly in love with eachother, she proceeds to freeze in place, then suddenly runs in the opposite direction while screaming in actual fear like she's about to die. That would be hilarious... at first.

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    John L
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is really turning out to be a weird list. I don't think some people understand what "overrated", means....

    censorshipsucks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the list was "overrated" things. Homophobes and transphobes get burnt alive on internet, so they definitely are not "overrated". Whether they are sufficiently underrated of course is a separate question. I'd say not.

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on where on the internet.. sometimes it's painful to read

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    Lonely Tentacle
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree. They're not overrated, they can cause actual harm. That said, down with homophobia and transphobia and any other discriminatory "movement", ew!

    Karen Bird
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    I wanted to vote for you 1,000 times but I can't so have this one!

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What can we say about the river bottoms of the earth?

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean the people who ARE the homophobes and transphobes.. Not the people who are homosexual or transsexual. Somehow felt the need to clarify that.

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    Joe Hurd
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone will always hate you regardless of who or what you are. It's simply human nature

    Joe Bloe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Transphobes is vastly overused and overrated... Like fascist and nazis.

    naylene hess
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    Yea i agree people will tell people that if they say anything they dint agree with its really strange man feels like you cant just disagree with people anymore with it being ww3

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    #8

    Goddamn politics. This needs to go away. I don't know what system to replace it but the cult followings and popularity contests it has all devolved into are childish and keeping us as a whole from reaching our potential. I can imagine a Galactic organization of civilizations occasionally checking in on us - "No, they are nowhere near ready for contact."

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    Nicholas Harrison
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Politics is people not hitting each other with rocks and clubs. As bad as it is, there is worse.

    Joe Bloe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God bless I don't live in USA. Politics is never perfect, but most country can make it work.

    censorshipsucks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It depends on your country. I think some countries do have reasonably mature ways to handle political debates. The popularity contest stuff is recent and seems to have arisen with the american presidential campaign stuff. I remember a time in my country where we hardly knew who was who, but stuff got done. It has now devolved into popularity contests and big shows much like the american model.

    Theresa Stephenson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree and something I don't understand is when they are done in job they still get 100% of their salary. Most of us don't get that when we quit our job or retire.

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People are so very busy trying to push down the ideas of others. Just because they're on the opposite side of the fence. And that's all it is -- a well paid brawl. And who loses? The rest of us who are just trying to earn a living and be good parents and citizens.

    Joe Hurd
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feudal city states of Europe back in the day was as close to the best system we've ever seen. Mess up and get murdered then replaced

    TVLA
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And how we make environmental and human rights issues political. Also the cognitive dissonance on both sides about bodily autonomy.

    Shawnna Clement
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, they're just waiting for us to destroy ourselves.

    liz MacClain
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This country needs to get over trump and elect a Ronald Reagan or G W Bush Sr. Again

    Jodie daubenmire
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    trumptard aQwazyassed Cultists are so over.. I don't think we should have to be attacked by these uneducated, unemployable dipshits.

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    Bradford B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ask members of the military who have worked in nuclear missile silos when entire arrays have gone offline or worse, have been sequentially armed in a manner that we are unable to replicate if we have been contacted. Indeed, we have been warned. Additionally, this oversight extends beyond our own galaxy as the star map rendered in the 1960s by Betty Hill illustrates. In the example of Zeta Reticuli, 39 light years away.

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    #9

    music used to be good quality music coming out of the radio now most of the stuff that gets played i have no clue how they got signed to a label let alone make it all the way on the radio

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    Julie Snelling
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a sign your getting old

    Sergio Bicerra
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something i can't understand: why are musicians afraid to sing alone? Every song is X ft. Y or A ft. B and C and D.Can't have talent by your own? And another thing, stop using 'Lil' as part of your name, sounds stupid.

    Joe Cannon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gimmicks to get different eyes on your product.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't really listened to the radio in years. I just let the Spotify algorithm find things for me. Found a lot of cool obscure music that way. Whole genres that never see airtime. You ever heard of Filk? It's folk music with Sci-Fi themes. Lot of fun. Dreampop? Good working music. Future Funk, mostly in Japanese but super bouncy and fun. Electro-swing is another favorite for me. It's swing music with drum machines and synths. I digress, but there's a ton of good music out there if you get off the beaten path.

    C.B.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you never watched Big Bang Theory? Two characters play Filk songs, 🎼"Thor and Dr Jones, Thor and Dr Jones, one plays with lightning, the other plays with bones🎶🎶 I finish the boxset on Netflix and just restart it again - Netflix customer care occasionally reach out to ask if I'm okay 😂

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    Stary_cat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its also a sign you know what good music is

    Joe Cannon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's really only proof people only remember extremes. At least 90% of all art will be forgotten within a week. When you have to see all of it, you might not remember it's always been that way when you look at what you remember.

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    Error 404 (He/They)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Today's music all sound the same ! It's Always the same thunes, melodies, lyrics, topics, and so on ! Am I alone here ?

    Temxas Red
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only radio I listen to now is Radio New Vegas

    censorshipsucks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    depends on which radio stations you listen to. I've given up on radio ages ago. Go onto youtube or whatever and play a few songs you like. It will then recommend similar things to your taste. For example, if you like Swing from the 1920s, look up neoswing. If you like 1980s synthpop, look up retrowave. Etc. There is good music out there.

    Ethan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree, and I'm a teenager

    Amberlie Mikelsen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ozzy Osbourne, the late great Randy Rhodes, Pink Floyd, Credence Clearwater Revival, Reba McIntyre, Aretha Franklin; these were musicians. Justin Bieber is NOT MUSIC!!!!

    Daniel Jackett
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You just described Ernest, Hardy, Parker McCollum and (drumroll please) Morgan Wallen

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    #10

    Taylor Swift. I like some of her songs, don't get me wrong, but I just don't understand Swiftie culture. Basically I'm saying I wouldn't stand in line for 3+ hours to get a T Swift concert ticket.

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    Duncan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean no one wants to go through ticketmaster anymore because it's a scam so I'd rather wait in line. Not for swift though.

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    JoJo Anisko
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially at the prices I've heard rumored.

    Niall Mac Iomera
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All pop mega stars. Sure, she can sing well, and the songs are fine: But there's literally hundreds of thousands of singers out there who are just as good as her.

    Noname
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last concert I went to was J Geils Band at the Hartford Meadows in 2000. Best show ever. In 2006, saw Jay Geils and Gary Beaudoin play at Black-eyed Sally's in Hartford, and loved every minute of the jam. I have no need to go to any other music venue. .

    Kate Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't mind some of her music. She can sing well live and that's always a plus for me. Her acoustic performances are always great. She also has songs that have a good hook and if that's your kind of music then it's fine. Some of her lyrics are trying too hard to be deep, but for the most part I don't mind her music. I jam when I hear Shake it Off, lol. The only thing I don't like about her is that she tries too hard to be cool. I feel like she's performing but not for her music, to be some kind of hip and cool character. She's awkward and it comes off as embarrassing. I wish she'd just stick to singing and playing her instruments and she'd be fine. Stop trying to be cool.

    ThatOneWriter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly I was waiting for this one to devolve into hate and I'm impressed it didn't. It's nice to see someone have a balanced opinion of her. Not an obsessed fan but also not someone who loathes her

    Theresa Stephenson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personally I find anyone overrated if you pay the same amount of ticket price to nice stay in hotel for the weekend.

    Jessica Allred
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or pay 60k+ for a ticket! It's freaking ridiculous!

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so over her. She's flooded the market with her music. Don't know how she still stays on top. Those top performers, if you can even GET a ticket, it's over $500++.. Hooray for Ticketmaster! (sarcastic)

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    #11

    Grading on the curve. Students should be graded on their own accomplishments, their own progress.

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    Two_rolling_black_eyes
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are many places where grading on a curve is appropriate. When picking a surgeon, I want the one who has a 99.97% rate of survival who is graded an "A" on the curve over the surgeon rated a "D" with a 91% survivability rate. That 91% isn't an "A" effort. If doing surgery every day, the first one loses a patient every 9 years. The second one loses a patient about every 12 days (32 a year).

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For every doctor who graduated at the top of the class, there's always one who graduated at the BOTTOM of the class. You don't want him.

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    Shawnna Clement
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teaching only to pass state or federal exams.

    naylene hess
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    2 years ago

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    I hated that at school made me feel stupid af cause they treat hs students like children

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    Poppycat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    as a student who struggles in school, being graded on a curve is possibly the only way I will graduate. our school doesn't have the best teacher so very few students do well

    Liz Orreo trex ago go
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone who has ever taught at an academic level gets the grading on a curve.

    censorshipsucks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grading on the curve is pretty old, we did it in the 1990s in my country.

    Beruthiel45
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the 80s in an Alberta Canada university.

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    Grading on the curve keeps the teacher from looking like an incompetent idiot. Not sure what the ramifications are on the primary school level if whole classes are failing but I think secondary school instructors can lose their job if they have a record of failing classes.

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    Then they need to do their damn job better or a better teacher is required

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    BeaBea
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    2 years ago

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    Grades are neither on "curve" (whatever that is) or on personal accomplishment. Grades are a measure. Grades tell how far or close to the standard you are

    Lledorin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grading on a curve is basically grading individuals relative to the whole. Standardized grading is more objective in that the grade is derived by comparison to an objective standard.

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    liz MacClain
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    2 years ago

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    I grew up with A, B C D OR F on my report cards from K-12th grade and failure? Yep, I survived.

    naylene hess
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    2 years ago

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    Fr like you cant learn well if you dont have to actually understand the material to pass :( people obsess over the number for their grade but fail to realize that understanding the material is the actual important point

    Joe Hurd
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    2 years ago

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    Why do you think the new generation entering the workplace is stupid AF for the most part

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    2 years ago

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    Its true tho they dont actually have to prove they know the material

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    #12

    Dark Fantasy. It completely dominates all media (Game of Thrones in TV, Dark Souls / Elden Ring in gaming, The Witcher in literature) while always using the same rehashed medieval-European settings, the same tropes, the same character archetypes. Plus the authors seem to have a contest about who can create the most bleak, depressing and needlesly violent story ever. Never understood the appeal.

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    Daria
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't enjoy GoT and its Dragon prequel for precisely this reason. My life is already bleak and depressing, so why would I want to make it more so?

    John L
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because some people like to make themselves feel better by watching other people's misery....

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    Danish Susanne
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just had a new idea for a fantasy novel set in my time and country. Thanks

    censorshipsucks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But if you are danish, you already have the first actual horror story and probably first story in english, set in your country. Beowulf.

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    Beruthiel45
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny you should say that, considering that the author of GOT takes European history as the basis of his plots and gussies them up. And it's depressing before he gets his hands on it and he makes it even more so.

    Noname
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't watch most c**p on TV or go to movies because it's generally dark, depressing and violent, or insanely stupid. What I prefer to watch, and what's in my DVD library are films and TV series that give me a sense of hope, but not bs la-di-da hope like Gilmore Girls. I'm not a big sci-fi fan, but I get the appeal of the Star Trek franchise and the premise of "learn as you grow". That's what real life is like-learn and grow from the knowledge you acquire.

    Joe Bloe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "completely dominate all media" We sure don't look at the same media. It's a genre like many other, you don't like it fine, but it's far from "dominating" when you can name only 3. LOL

    girlsrock4ever
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I thought you were talking about the snack...

    Aya Pandy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Op knows nothing of the genre if they can't find dark fantasy that isn't set in medieval Europe. The entire genre has a standard of having beauty/humor in the world even if it's bleak. If the op can't understand the genre or Google anything on it why should their opinion be considered valid

    Thanatos Charles
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't get me wrong, but Got and Witcher is by no means dark fantasy in any form they take, and frankly I don't think Elden Ring even truly falls in that sub,

    Ruth Harper
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The idea in general that darker=better writing.

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My life is depressing enough without watching these dark themed movies and TV shows. I do not watch them. Network TV has been reduced to mindless game shows. Is that really what Americans want to watch? They must be cheaper to produce. I will watch the good police shows that are on network, but not much else. PBS, History Channel, etc, have great programs. Occasionally, I like to learn something from TV.

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    #13

    Food. Fancy restaurant food that has flowers or unnecessary garnish. cupcakes with cereal on the icing. Looks pretty, how does it taste? Medicine advertised on TV

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    yellowphantom
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even worse are dishes that combine really questionable ingredients like "goat liver tartare with a souffle of pickled heirloom tomatoes, kimchi, and brussels sprouts topped with a crumble of truffle-oil infused limburger cheese and crisped plantain skins".

    Angela B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *spits out dinner* Bugger. Reminder to self, don't scroll and eat. And if Nathaniel has made a comment, don't drink wine and scroll.

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    Christina Keenan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Medicine advertised on tv should be banned

    Bradford B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I HATE big pharma. Everytime some floaty butterfly-filled flower frenzy of an ad appears on my TV hastily followed by an alarming litany of contraindications, I just want to shoot the screen.

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    JoJo Anisko
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another good rule for medicine: if you don't even know what it's for, don't "ask your doctor if _____ is right for you."

    LoyalHufflepuff07
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good rule for medicine: if you can't say it without stumbling over the word or laughing at how ridiculous it sounds, is probably best not to take it

    Jane Alexander
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was recently delighted with the beautiful design the chef had made of my meal. As to flowers, some orchids are edible.

    JoJo Anisko
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quite a few flowers are edible, and lavender is an essential ingredient in herbs de Provence, a blend I love.

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    Theresa Stephenson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah no I like my comfort food places and the food is so much that often take half it home for later.

    Noname
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, it's pretty food on a plate, just a morsel of food, but is it worth the price? Not usually. I don't do brand name clothes, which I could wear for many years and thus the price might be sustainable, but if my meal is going to cost me more than a month's wages for the brand name of the chef, I'm going to pass.

    Clay S.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paying $400 for one bite of food isn't "fancy", it's a ripoff

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First, medicine on TV ads. Half the time, they don't even tell you what the med is for. "Ask your doctor..." Billions of $$ spent on those ads. In the amount of time I've been writing this, there have been 5 drug ads on TV.. Fancy food restaurants with 14 courses. What's that about? Appetizers, entree with meat or vegetarian, your sides, and dessert. What more is there? Is my broccoli a "course?" K-I-S-S. What's with simple cupcakes with 2-3 inches of icing on top? Is that icing to cover up a cheap, crappy tasting cake? No wonder there's so much type 2 diabetes in this country. Personally, I don't mind a piece of curly parsley or edible flower (lots of restaurants put a flower on your plate in HI) as long as it's not used to cover up bad food. I know the difference.

    Joe Hurd
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People judge food by appearance first

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    #14

    Dining out/ fast food. It used to be good, but I swear every place just sucks nowadays.

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    Stacia
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the expected tipping from carry out too

    Loonie Toonie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's because the employees are paid minimum wage. Where I am, that's about 14 dollars an hour..

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    John Anderson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say restaurant chains in general. I prefer local in my hometown and when traveling.

    Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It now costs over $40.00 for 2 sandwiches and 2 sides and 2 drinks at our local restaurant. We only went with a coupon. Now they no longer offer coupons . Heck, Mickey D's quarter pounder meal (medium) is now almost $11.00! And it's so unsatisfying.

    Saracynthiasylviasnout
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! And the McDonald's ceo saying that people aren't complaining about prices yet so they won't come down. Notice how they don't really have any promos lately too? Greedy greedy.

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    Theresa Stephenson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't eat fast food because for that price I can go to a nice local food restaurant and get better quality cood.

    Kate Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just wish there were more options for food in general. In major cities-ny, la, etc- sometimes there are more. But everywhere else it's like...some form of sandwiches, chinese/asian or pizza. Even at the grocery store I'm like... we need new types of food. I'm so tired of the same things. I'm tired of spending 200 dollars at the store and doing that refrigerator shuffle of 'there's nothing to eat' so you close the door, then adjust your expectations and go back and decide a single slice of cheese is enough.

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear, we've been programmed to endure bad food. McD's sucks now. At least where I live. Prices have dramatically gone up. Quality is down. The chicken nuggets are HALF the size. The simple hamburger? Patty is really thin and only covers 2/3 of the bun. Even the fry containers seem smaller. KFC - 2 piece chicken, one side and small drink $10. WTF? I won't do it. I'd rather spend $12-$15 for a burger in a nicer restaurant, if I know it's going to be good. McD's, you suck. Wendy's and Arbys are better. But not by much. I'll eat my burgers at home.

    Junior Farrell
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to mention the service at most places.

    Melloro
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You goin to the wrong places, my friend. Where do you live, rural kentucky??

    Poppycat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like fast food. it's cheap and I'm broke so, I'm not one to complain

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    #15

    I’ll start, I guess. My biggest pet peeve is this “aesthetic studying” trend. I think it’s great to have cute pens, a clean study space, etc, but honestly, I feel like a lot of study posts nowadays are more focused on the pretty aspect of studying rather than, ya know, being productive and practical. It’s really bad, learning should be about learning, not making cute notes.

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    Mickysixxx
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what that is but I'm a more of a I'll do it on the day kinda guy. I read stuff but I never had any fancy study space and I reckon I only ever took notes because everyone else was lol I know teach high school and have led personal development classes for teaching staff on how to better engage at risk students.

    Beruthiel45
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually a thing? And it's number 12 on this list? I'd have thought war or natural disasters would beat out having a pretty desk as being overrated. I'm definitely showing my age on this one. 🙄

    Lonely Tentacle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Natural disasters are not overrated, they cause actual harm. If anything, people are not taking preparations for natural disasters seriously enough.

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    girlsrock4ever
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At my old school, they made your write down every word they said and then you had to show your books to the teacher to check the info. Those people who always managed to make their notes colorful and pretty (even if they didn't have all the info) became the teacher's pet, and the kid who studied hard, got good grades, but noted EVERYTHING down MESSILY (me) was shamed and compared to the former. EVEN TEACHERS...

    Two_rolling_black_eyes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Study posts in general are procrastination to avoid actual studying. Its no different than me sharpening 50 colored pencils before reading chapter 19 of "Where the Red Fern Grows" in 6th grade in case I need to take notes or me cleaning out my inbox on Gmail now before I can start working on that spreadsheet I hate.

    Bisexual Axolotls
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree, especially when you're in history class and literally learning about the Holocaust. I asked the girl next to me if I could borrow her notes last year, and it was way too cutesy for a subject like that.

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never had a dedicated study space. Even when I was a student. I had a couch or a bed. Never had anything trendy. Does having a fancy desk with loads of storage space make you a better student? I suppose if you work from home, certain things can make you more productive. A college rule notebook, couple good pens, couple good #2 pencils and a decent pencil sharpener, all I need. And anything OTHER than an office chair. Works for me.

    Lonely Tentacle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree, and I have to add that practicality should be first, and looks second. There are too many examples of things that look nice but range from "annoying" to "nightmare to deal with/use".

    2CentSally
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think just aesthetics in general. We don't all have to have Instagram worthy homes all of the time. Homes get messy, chaotic, disorganized. Sure, decorate and style to your hearts content so you truly feel at home. Who cares if it's not on trend or doesn't have that IG factor. I'm over it

    Hey!
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think a beautiful bullet with all sorts of coloring and designs vs. a more practical one where you write what you need to write would be in this same category. No need for beautiful when the space is there to do the job.

    Pursuing Peonies
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends, a bullet journal is a more effective learning tool than "normal" journaling. Don't get me wrong, the aesthetic look can be over done, but it isn't (usually) for studying so much as it's just for fun or stress relief.

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    Kate Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could say it's a trend on everything. Offices, bathrooms....it's this Pinterest version of every space you have. It's very unrealistic unless you actually aren't using the space, lol.

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    #16

    Pronouns and Victimhood. Go ahead and downvote me you pigs!

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    PiscesInTheWild
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, technically everyone has pronouns, even if you're not part of the LGBTQ+ community. They're just parts of speech. If we didn't, it would just be "Matt went to the store with Matt's friend and Matt got some birdseed for Matt's bird feeder..." etc.

    Niall Mac Iomera
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that you're goading people into downvoting means you know you're wrong. Go be an edgelord somewhere else.

    Corvus
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ironically, you use pronouns as well - you wrote "downvote ME". "Me" is a pronoun. And then we have "you pigs" as well...

    Marco M
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    You don't seem to understand.

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    censorshipsucks
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well people do actually have legitimate complaints? I dunno like being strangled to death by cops? Or shot while sleeping? Or being bullied for not being straight-white-male? Or being denied access to reproductive healthcare due to not being male, etc. There are legitimate complaints, they just don't affect you. Saying legitimate complaints are "victimhood" is not fair.

    v
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    Where in the OP was it said that legitimate complaints are victimhood? That you wrote what you wrote indicates to me that you know full well the meaning behind the OP so why try to stand up an argument against something that wasn't even said or even implied?

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    Sergio Bicerra
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What have pigs done to you?! They're cute!

    Anikulapo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Downvoted just for the pig part.

    Corvus
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The other ironic thing is how the OP condemns victimhood, yet is desperatelky trying to present himself as a victim of some imaginary "persecution". This is so awkward.

    Ashley_Kirin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine being so obsessed over pronouns that you are this stupid. If you don't care about them then why are you constantly complaining?

    L
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    geez Matt, I'm not a downvoter and maybe I'm missing something but I don't think its just the "pigs" (which you appear to stating is some sort of a clan that is out to silence you for no reason) who will be inclined to down vote some of your comments. You seem to be rather intent on also "poking the bear"

    girlsrock4ever
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, don't have the energy for this, not today...

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    #17

    Internet. Everything is "use this website, log on here, buy online" blah blah blah. Just a modern trend that I refuse to have anything to do with. You'll not see me using this new fangled internet.

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    Danish Susanne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I understand, but the internet is a great help for us all, so I assume your irritation comes from the firms who refers to their website for help instead of offering a phonenummer you can call to get what help you want. Or worse insist that you have to ask a chatrobot, who is really hard to get to understand your problem as I usually find out.

    Bored Retsuko
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think OP was joking? Because, you know... He does spend time on BP :-D Edit: I agree with you though on chat bots etc.

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    Grammarly
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For all those who didn't understand, @Nathaniel is an avid BP user and was clearly joking

    JoJo Anisko
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The internet is like so many other things with a bad rap (boomers, teenagers, news reporting, politicians): the bad parts get more widespread attention and the good get less. The good is still there.

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, the internet is here to stay. I don't like having to buy on line. But so many brick and mortar stores have closed. Because they couldn't compete with new buying trends, like online shopping. Personally, I use Google and the internet CONSTANTLY. That's my encyclopedia, my access to knowledge and learning. If I see or hear about something I don't know, I look it up. You just have to know the sites you're using. Anyone can write anything they want, and post it. Lots of armchair doctors out there. I only have my cell phone at this point. So if I'm dealing with a company, they say look it up on our site, I might not be able to read or look at forms. So I make them send the info to me by mail. Usually not a problem. What's so funny is when you call up your provider and say "my internet is out." They say "you can fix that yourself if you go online to www.xxx and..." Then I am required to angrily say "IF I could GET on my internet, I wouldn't need to call you, now, would i?" LOL.

    Ilona Cappell
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You used it to write this comment!!!

    Poppycat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you posted this on the internet...

    Dee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needing an app for everything and setting up accounts for them. Urrrggg!!!

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    #18

    Competitive Exams. Like it is a near 1% chance or less that you might clear them on the first attempt. But what about the ambitious ones? On average, an aspirant wastes 3-4 years of the peak of his/her youth studying for an exam. And unfortunately, most, like most, end up pursuing other career pathways because you gotta pay the bills, right?

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    Jane Alexander
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The competitive thing entirely.

    ️️Upvote faery️
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Part of the problem is that we have such a high population. With fewer people, there is naturally less competition. This really becomes evident when you live somewhere that a lot of people want to live (eg, Vancouver Island); prices are so high for housing because there are so many people willing and able to pay those prices, which drives out people who cannot afford to pay those higher prices and then further increases homelessness. It's the same with job hunting; because there are so many people, employers have their choice of the top candidates, and unless you are extremely competitive or in a field that is not highly gatekeeping, good luck finding a job that pays enough to support living in these places!

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    Sara Kreps
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a high school friend who worried and agonized over SAT prep and still scored lowest in our friend group by 20 points when half of us didn't study much at all. we all got around 1400 or more anyways.

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finals are still finals. But I think high school standardized testing is on its way out. Many colleges aren't going to require them any more. A transcript of work and grades are a much better tool to gauge qualifications for college. I supervised SATs and Achievement Tests for 25 years. Those tests only tell what that student can do on any given day. Suppose they're sick or dog tired or nervous on that day? I've seen very intelligent kids skip a question, for instance, and place their answers on the wrong line. They don't realize their mistake until they get to the end. Or time is called. Obviously it's their fault, but what can be done? They've blown it. They have a meltdown because it's the last time that test will be given that year. Let's look at what a student has accomplished, and their activities throughout their entire 4 years of high school. Also, not every kid is college bound. Some can't go, some don't want to. Let's better prepare them for an accomplished LIFE.

    Theresa Stephenson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most people forget what they learned after test was taken. I learned more by doing projects than book learning.

    #19

    Owning your home. Sure it can be a good deal and potential wealth builder, in the right place, at the right time, at the right stage of your life. But it can be the wrong choice many other times. Replacing roofs, HVAC, floors etc. is way more expensive than many people are ready for. If your job falls apart, you may be trapped somewhere with limited options. If you have bad neighbors, you may be stuck with them for years. Especially now, any house you buy is probably at the highest price it will be for a long time, and you are competing with a lot of deep pocket investment companies. Don't be in a hurry and feel like you are missing out, if you wait to buy until you can comfortably afford ALL the costs. That time may be never if you live in a major city. I've both owned and rented, and it can be such a relief when you're renting, the furnace goes out and you can say "Not my problem!"

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    Unpopular opinions
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Owning a home is the best way to build wealth. But just like with anything it needs to be within your means.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is not, in any way, the best way to build wealth. It's just as much, if not more, of a gamble as the stock market. In both you hope the price you buy in at is the low price and that your 'getting out' price is higher. Look what happened in the housing bubble with homes in some areas losing 50% of their value. Look at home prices right now. Prices are already to the point that a significant portion of people can't truly afford to buy. Even if the value doesn't decrease, how is their value going to increase if there's not a relative increase in wages which would allow people to buy? At least with the stock market people can buy portions at a time, at a rate they can afford at a given time. Home buying is an all or nothing proposition.

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    Bug
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like owning my own home. Yes, it's a lot of work, but also mine!

    Vermontah
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We sold our house decades ago. Property taxes are high where we lived. Renting is great. If something breaks someone else fixes it and pays for it, I know this isn't true for all renters with bad landlords

    A. Starhawk Hunt
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could never take care of the yard, nor do I know anyone who would/could. I could not afford a landscaping company. Ipso, I rent, and live in apartments. Best plan for me.

    Kate Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I totally agree. Home ownership isn't for everyone. I'm a single person and I have no interest in yardwork or dealing with the types of bills a home will incur. I think if you have enough money to pay for your home outright, in cash, then sure, why pay rent/mortgage if you don't have to? But property taxes and any upkeep on the home can be ridiculously expensive, and often times fixing one thing can be more than you would pay in rent in an entire year. I'd love a really nice condo. Somewhere where the people are screened. I'm so tired of living around loud, crazy, uncourteous people. But condos used to be less expensive than home ownership -that isn't the case anymore. Now a mortgage on a condo is just as bad as a house in a lot of cases, and you can still get stuck living next to a loud obnoxious neighbor. The risk isn't worth it.

    A S
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idk how it works in other countries but for those in the US; Don't buy a house based on what they'll loan you. Buy a house based on what you want you monthly payment to be.They would have you locked into a home loan w/ a monthly mortgage payment of about 3/4 of your monthly income. Leaving you desperately broke every month for anything fun or extra.

    Kate Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually it works this way by default. A bank will decide how much to loan you based on your repayment ability. The problem is people are given options of 15 or 30 year mortgages and they're making their decision based on what they can afford now, but you don’t know what will happen in 10 years. And they often choose a 30 year at a much higher interest because it’s a smaller monthly payment. I personally think you should try to pay off all of your debts first, live like a monk for 5 or 6 years, don't even look at a vacation or extra expense. Suffer short term so you can relax long term. Then when the debts are totally free, put all of that money toward saving for the home you want to buy and just pay for it outright or at least put down like 75%. You'd be surprised how much you can save when you don't have bills and you're living as frugally as possible. Some people just can’t discipline themselves to do that, or it’s impossible because you don't make enough to make any kind of dent.

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    censorshipsucks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having owned five houses (I'm old), yes, this is exactly right. Rather trade stocks.

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's got good points. Property is equity. You just have to look at what you can afford. Just because the number cruncher tells you, based on your income, you can afford a $400,000 home. That doesn't take into consideration all $$ you'll need to own that home. Taxes, utilities, upkeep. So what about food, clothing, vehicles and other essentials? Do all the research. Investigate. AND, no matter how much you want that house, no matter what the competitive bidding war is, don't forgo the qualified bldg inspection. You'll really regret it, if you do. Some people are better off in a condo, paying a HOA to take care of extras. You'll still build some equity, but maybe not as much as a stand alone home. Upkeep is really important. A run down house can lose value.

    James Considine
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re all money vacuums - new build, fixer upper, in between - money just gets sucked up - sometimes you get it back through price appreciation, often not

    TVLA
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah except one of my super powers is finding the crappiest landlords who do a c**p job of repairs, wouldn’t let me paint the house my own colors (even after I offered to have it put in the contract that I would have the house painted back to neutral colors when my lease was up), and were always nickel and diming us. Sure, owning your house can be a pain in the butt, but I’ll take it over living under someone else’s rules any day.

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    #20

    “Smartphones” and E-scooters.

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    Nevada McKinney
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly I am kind of being a hypocrite because I would like to have a high quality smartphone, but I still hate every type of electric personal transport. Like: if you say you go on a bike ride everyday but it's electric, that doesn't even count. That's cheating.

    Sergio Bicerra
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not every electric transport should be for exercises purposes, many people can't handle a bike ride, like me, my kneecaps are s**t I gave away my bike because of that.

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    censorshipsucks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nah to smartphones. I hardly use my one as-intended, but the GPS feature and the eBook feature is great.

    ThatOneWriter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is anyone else /this close/ to getting a landline again? I want to be able to turn my phone /off/ and only have people call the landline in emergencies. No game notifications, no nudges, no nothing

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't afford a "really smart" phone. Lol. I have an android. As much as I'd love an Iphone for doing more, it's not in the cards. I think that any E -"anything" isn't worth it. Ok, so may be a bike, if you have a disability that some assistance will help. But anything other than a bicycle, that can't keep up with traffic speeds, and can only be ridden in certain areas, and can't be used on a sidewalk, is useless. My opinion only. And I don't want to be stranded somewhere when the battery runs down.

    L Smith
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry that you don't like my electric scooter, but I cannot walk for a long period of time without pain. And by long period of time I mean 15 minutes. So if you're not in pain, great! Just don't knock those who are in pain.

    Noname
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, myyyyyy - someone from my Gen posting here and these things were the rage in 2005. Now, nearly 20 years later, these are the norm. I have 2 30yr old Razor scooters in excellent condition to give to any interested persons, but I'm in France so you'll have to pay s&h. Inquire by dm.

    Kate Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not going to lie. If I was a kid, and electric bike would have been awesome.

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    #21

    Life

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    Domi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see there is a sad story behind this.

    Spegga
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    2 years ago

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    Either that or 13 year old girl whose boyfriend just broke up with her.

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    A. Starhawk Hunt
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are many days when I totally agree.

    Domi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just hope they alternate with nice days.

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    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Life is hard, no doubt about it. But consider what you have, rather than what you don't have. Bad things happen to good people. I've had some really hard times the past 2 years. Mom died. Partner died, left with not enough money to pay rent and bills. That leads to severe depression. But I'm alive. I WILL survive this. Being alive is far better than the alternative. IT ALWAYS IS. Don't let one minute of despair get the best of you. Because YOU ARE the best. We've all been disappointed or disillusioned at times. Believe me, there are some things that will always be out of your control. Fix what you can, what is directly your responsibility. If it's too much to handle, talk to someone. A therapist, a minister or priest, a trusted friend. Take up a hobby you will enjoy. You won't know until you try. If that life gets to be too hard, reach out to someone. You won't regret it. It will get better.

    Annie 1973
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. I'd much rather be dead than alive

    NaMiMoore
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We all have a reason to agree with this. Ugh

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    #22

    Iron Maiden. To me, all their songs sound the same and there are far better rock and metals bands out there. I would also add that you only need one AC/DC album and that is Back in Black.

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    Stacia
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of these "new" rappers are over rated

    John Anderson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do mean all the rappers 'sampling' old rock songs for their groove?

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    Noname
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you feel about Black Sabbath? There's a ballet based on their songs premiering this year. Black Sabbath The Ballet to premiere in Birmingham in September - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64544418

    Ashley_Kirin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree. Have you even looked at Steve Harris? He is a god among heavy metal bassists.

    censorshipsucks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most bands have a specific "sound" that they produce. After a few albums you "Get" their style/sound. The same could be said of Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and other ancient rock bands. I suggest you try newer bands? Go onto youtube and search for The Hu, for example (Mongolians). Or Alien Weaponry (Songs are in Maori). Definitely different. Enjoy. PS. Here's a great ripoff of ACDC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3zCnTgdLG0

    Bug
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ancient... oh my I must be ancient too, now I feel so old. Only granny at the old folks home banging my head! Love AC/DC and Black Sabbath... Now all aboard the Crazy Train once we let loose the dogs of war.

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    Tasos Papadopoulos
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a years long metal head what I found out abt Iron Maiden is that when the song is good then it's amazing but every other song is meh. You can actually use some albums as background noise.

    Terri Martin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. I used to listen to iron maiden as teenager (30 years ago) I didn't know they were still around let alone relevant lol. I haven't heard anything about them in ages 😅

    Bradford B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many crappy bands were commercially successful. When I hear the mention of Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi, Foreigner to name just three, I at least wince if not cringe in horror.

    John Anderson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would add The Who to this. They keep touring without any new music

    Noname
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? The Who is singing about "my generation" which made way for your generation to keep making music. If you dis The Who, you don't know what music is.

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    #23

    Fidgets

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    girlsrock4ever
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are to take out stress so it doesn't erupt somewhere else. Now, WHERE IS MY FIDGET?!?!?

    Gay Potato
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fidgets are the great help for neurodivergent people such as myself that need to fidget to stay focused. If i dont use one of my fidgets it might take me hours to complete a 30 minute task, or i might seem even more restless by constantly bouncing my leg or tapping my fingers or moving around. They can also help with keeping my train of thought clearer or more on track. Fidgets help focus energy into one thing that is otherwise expelled at any possible opportunity and helps the user keep up with their own mind often

    L
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you mean when you have "the fidgets" and can't sit still? Because I too dislike having the fidgets. Or do you mean small moveable yet quiet toys that can help someone to be more productive? Because I rather enjoy those.

    Pluto
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We all have different needs. Some focus better with them, others focus better without them. It’s sometimes hard to understand someone else's point of view, but we need to respect that fidgets help some focus or get out energy in a different way.

    Loonie Toonie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually need them when I'm bored or I draw on my arms and pick at my nails.

    ThatOneWriter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes sense. Those can be forms of stimming for people who are neurodivergent. The ND brain requires more input because, often, it doesn't filter out information like a neurotypical brain does. Picking, doodling, or fidgeting are all ways of accomplishing this

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    ThatOneWriter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overused by the wrong people

    L
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there are people who shouldn't use fidget toys?

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    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never had a budget spinner. I rely on alcohol and weed.

    Ashen Brooks (They/Them)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use fidgets for my social anxiety disorder and depression and they do some help

    Poppycat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    clearly the person who posted this doesn't have a learning disability

    NaMiMoore
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bruh got a worm one in my pocket. It just twists eternally lol

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