You have probably seen a person change their mind about disliking something the second they hear their friend, for instance, say that they love it. Or witnessed someone push through what looks like torture to them, all the while trying to squeeze out a sincere (-looking) smile.
For one reason or another, some people choose to pretend to like something when they actually don’t. And similarly to said reasons, the things they pretend to like tend to differ from person to person. Members of the ‘Ask Reddit’ community recently discussed what things they believe others lie about liking, and there were quite a few things they pointed their fingers at. Scroll down to find them on the list below and feel free to upvote the ones you agree with the most.
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Staff team building and bonding.
For real. The forced positivity and "we're so happy to be part of the *random brand* family. The endless, pointless presentations and HR talk." Celebrating company values" while underpaying your employees and laying off people without replacing them. But please remind us how we can do more to fill your pockets faster in the future, boss.
I genuinely don't know what the censored word is 🤷🏼♀️
Load More Replies...I never saw the need for that. You HAVE to work with them because it's part of your job but as soon as a lot of ppl clock out, they run, not walk away from their jobs. Ppl are there for work. It's not like you spend all the time with these ppl. Most of them you just tolerate because you get paid to tolerate.
Sorry, but work colleagues AREN'T my family, and I learned to cooperate with others in kindergarten. I'd much rather have time off to spend with the people I love instead of co-workers who I see way too much of already!
Many of those "team builders' that I attended ended up in an argument and hurt feelings because some self-appointed team leader wouldn't take input from the other participants and then got mad when they called him/her out for it. I know one department that went on a team builder weekend and three people quit when they got back.
I don't even pretend anymore. I make it clear I rather be somewhere else.
Flat earth theory.
I'm entirely convinced no one is that stupid and theyre just acting to be a part of something.
I think that too. Deep in their hearts they know! They just want to be different or belong or something...
Some believe this is 101% true! For several reasons. Some are just in it to scam people for money I believe.
Load More Replies...As the great philosopher George Carlin said, “Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of people are stupider than that.”
When they dont want to substitute their entire personality with sport, music or Disney, then what to do? This is what they do 😂
They're making money betting on how long it's going to take us to knock everything off the edge of the earth.
If Earth was flat, the cats would have pushed everything off it by now.
Don't sell them short, many of them are INCREDIBLY stupid. I worked with a guy who I really couldn't decide whether he was trolling or just idiotic. Well: strike 1) he's a tRumper, strike 2) he's (genuinely) a climate change denier, strike 3) his information comes from talk-show hosts. He seems to be a bright individual, until any of the above comes up, then you realize that he needs a rubber room.
Load More Replies...Not sure if you can still find it, but Netflix had a hilarious documentary on this, I think it was called "Behind the Curve" or something like that. It was 90+ minutes of flat earthers disproving their own theory in a series of scientific experiments LOL.
Side note...Love your screen name and if I am right about it, I bet that only a good half here know where you borrowed it from.
Load More Replies...I once heard that the reason why some people believe in flat earth is because gravity wasn't explained to them well enough, so the earth being flat is the only was gravity makes sense to them.
Gender reveal parties.
they came to the Uk from USA and they are just unnecessary, sorry for being judgmental
I have mixed feelings about this. First, I think it's gross to have a celebration about your kids genitals. But on the other hand, cake
Load More Replies...We had gender reveal parties when I was a kid, too, but back then we just called it "birth".
People say they're going to reveal a gender, but it always turns out to be one of the two we already know about.
Not universally if people are still doing that dumb stuff...
Load More Replies...What happened to just telling people? Why does everything require a party?
I'm surprised these even happen these days. What if they identify as a cloud, or giraffe or pickup truck??!
I don't mind a low-key reveal but it seems like everyone is trying to do something even bigger and crazier than ever before (I blame internet culture) and it's gotten so out of hand. Cutting a cake or mixing drinks with family? Sure! Doing these massive balloon releases, or truck peelouts? Too much.
Just stop it already. And please tell us who actually started this. We want revenge.
It actually started in a positive way. This lady who had fertility issues was celebrating that her pregnancy got far enough along that they could tell what the sex would be. But unfortunately people ended up being dumb about it.
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Loud AF music at social events.
Restaurants where you have to shout to talk to the person sitting across from you.
Load More Replies...The general conversation being: "WHAT? CAN YOU REPEAT THAT?" Followed by an akward nod because you still didn't hear it correctly but don't want to ask again.
*whispers in movies* - everybody heard it and are now fully on board with the intricate plan to.... well I don't know, I didn't hear a thing, just nodded!
Load More Replies...For me, in restaurants. Does the music need to be that loud? I can't hear other people talking at the same table!
Especially so in restaurants and always music I don't like. Thanks for the headache, but I don't expect I will be back.
Never understood this. Especially in an environment were I'd like to hear the people around me.
Gotta hate this, I love music as much as the next person but when it's so loud you can't chew your food or talk without screaming, then it's time to head to the house; see ya!!
The days, or should I say nights, of sitting/dancing on a bass amp are over. The tinnitus can't take the volume anymore.
I refuse to go to another concert without earplugs. I don't get why the music is so loud. That's why I prefer smaller venues.
Being sung by a group of people Happy Birthday to You.
especially if it's fancy and some of the staff join in with a sign...fun if you're five years old, really awkward otherwise.
Load More Replies...The only person I liked Happy Birthday from was when grandma would call on the phone, and that's because I knew she did it out of love. Despite hating the song, got a little teary eyed the first year she was gone and I didn't get the call.
We lived out on a ranch, 75 miles from town so birthdays were split. We had a special family dinner on the day of their birthday. The birthday person chose the meal and type of cake and we just ate a good meal together. The next time we went to town both sides of the family would have a party for whichever kids BD it was. They would get Happy Birthday sung to them, and then they told us they preferred the 'at home' ones because the food was better and there was no singing at them.
I'm an introvert. A traditional Happy Birthday sing in a private house is okay-ish. A mixture of a bit of cringe but also I appreciate friends caring. BUT - when it is a group of staff/strangers I don't know at some restaurant wearing cowbells with sparklers stuck in their ears clapping along to that restaurant's own version of the HB song that nobody else knows - CRINGE.
Ridiculously loud cars even when they are driving slow.
I know it's always going to be easier on the person making the sound but they got to find it annoying when other cars are loud to a corny level.
Recreational noisemakers aren’t like other people. They have the capacity to ignore even deafening noise, so they think everybody else just wants to spoil the fun. Also, they’re self-absorbed àßhole who enjoy making other people’s lives less pleasant.
I once asked a colleague who came to work with his extra noisy motorbike and bragged about driving it through the town and along street cafés "So your hobby is to destroy other peoples good time?" He was very quiet after that and, after some thinking, admitted he never had looked at this from other peoples pov
Load More Replies...Upvoted for commenting on male genitalia that can’t be changed. How’s about you suggest women driving them have a c**t like a bucket?
Load More Replies...The drivers who take off from a stop, making as much noise as they can annoy me. I call them "OAs." Obnoxious Accelerators. And don't get me started on boom cars with speakers so loud the walls in my house vibrate. I used to call them 3-block cars - you hear them 3 blocks coming, and 3 blocks going.
I used to be impressed when I was younger that people that had loud cars. Now that I am much older I think it is stupid and there is no sense in it. Just recently I was on a state hwy with two going north and two lanes going south. Headed North. I was in the rightbhand lane. Was at a stop light so there was number of vehicles in each lane. There was a truck in the left lane. Don't know why but he decided to spin/burn his back tires, I thought it was stupid. To me when I see something like that all they are doing is wasting tread.
…and motorcycles.. same reason. They tear up and down one street at high speeds, a neighbourhood with young children playing outside.
Motorcycles keep it loud because people don't see them. Hearing them is a safety measure.
Load More Replies...Street level cars (as opposed to a dragster) do not need to be loud to be powerful. Especially at idle / low speeds. I find it cringe when a POS car makes a lot of noise coming out of a stoplight because they stuck glass packs on it, but the Dodge Dart Sport (all stock) I had in HS could beat it off the line. With modern tech small cars can be powerful these days but they don't have to be super loud / annoying. I do kind of miss the sound of old school big block power at idle. That throaty "gung-gung-gung.." I don't know how to type it. If you know you know. My best friend's older brother had GTO with twin carbs that wasn't super loud but would pull a wheelie.
Have new neighbours who recently moved in that have three of these cars. Things hanging on the wall literally rattle when they start their cars and drive off. They are the bain of my existence.
Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Watched it with my college roommates a couple of times and I was just like “I don’t get it” the entire time. I am really big into makeup and I found two of Kylie’s lip kits very discounted (ten dollars a piece when they were normally going for thirty dollars a piece) and I really didn’t get the appeal. I saw a conspiracy theory on a different subreddit saying that Kylie’s makeup line is a money laundering scheme at this point and that is something that I could actually get behind!
You know I have never watched a single episode of that show and I seem to be living my life just the same without it. Must not be a big loss
"Keeping Away From the Kardashians" is actually more popular. And understandably so.
In the future, universities will use KUWK as a sociological study in the destructive nature of fame. At the beginning of the show, the Kardashians were all a loving family and productive members of society--maybe a little shallow, but otherwise actually fairly decent people heavily involved in charity and philanthropy. After 15 years in front of the camera, they have become back-stabbing, selfish, malignant narcissists who are wholly unlikeable. I suspect the same could probably be said about many of the "Real Housewives" as well.
I fully understand the financial and glorifying aspects of shows like The Duggars, Duck Dynasty and the Kardashians. It is the viewers and purchasers of the items these groups promote that I just don't get. The word, "Addiction" pops up when I hear about how large of an audience these families obtain and how near to "Perfection" these families are viewed as by the hooked viewers. "There's a sucker born every minute" seems to be the true motivation of these TV families as well as the current internet influencers.
The only Kardashian news I want to hear is when one (or preferably, all) of them falls into a volcano, sorry not sorry.
Stanley cups. The design is literally so stupid. It’s annoying to have to hold the weight of a full water bottle with your wrist. I would rather have a water bottle that has a handle on top so I can carry it comfortably.
I had no idea what everyone kept talking about because all I saw was pictures of oversize thermos mugs. When I realized the mugs were the "Stanley" cups all I could think was it was a dumb teen thing to make fun of, because if you don't wear the latest arbitrary item, then they have a perverted right to make fun of you. Then adults joined the fad, and it became grotesque.
On YT, a lot of women has videos, "pack my Stanley with me". The cup has a snacktray around the cup, a little purse for rings, name tags, in case you do not remember your name. And sometimes a little backpack. All on the Stanley cup.And then they are sitting in their car , being stupid/dumb doing nothing. Or going on a hike. You don't need a ring purse when u go on a hike
I seriously don’t understand how they are so popular. It is awkward to carry, heavy AF, and it’s ridiculously overpriced.
You wouldn't believe what they were going for on Ebay. People bought them up, and then they were pricing them at upwards of $300, and people where buying them. Stupid buyers and smart sellers.
High heels. I’ve never been able to wear with without crazy pain - no matter which ones I’ve tried!
My daughter's being wearing them for years, even while prégnant. She walks over 15 000 steps everyday at work, and she tells me that it's flat shoes that make her feet hurt. OK, if you say so....
They would, since her feet will have become deformed through wearing footwear that goes against the natural shape of feet.
Load More Replies...I am 4'10". I have worn heels from the time I was old enough to do so until I was in my late 30s, woke up and could no longer put ANY weight on my feet. Had to buy all new shoes and relearn how to walk. High heels are terrible for your feet! I knew this but kept wearing them anyway. Now I live in my Brooks tennis shoes.
I once had a very big, very ugly and grumpy spider in my home. I attacked it with my high heel out of sheer fear. The spider lived. My wall did not.
As a man I never understood why any woman wears these. They are ugly af and most likely very unpleasant to wear.
I am an older gal, I never wore heels in my life except for special occasions. I have to say I have gorgeous feet, however my face is a different story!!
Several years ago I got some gold-colored spike heel shoes through Freecycle, and wore them to a New Year's party. In about an hour my legs were ready to declare war on me. That was the only time in my life I have ever warn high heels. If I see a woman walking in spike heels and thick soles, I wonder how the hell she does that without falling on her face!
Load More Replies...I’d say I have awkwardly shaped flat feet, so most heels with their tiny pointed toes wouldn’t work for me. Needless to say, if I want to gain an extra inch (or five, let’s go nuts), I’ll go for platform shoes!
Seems dangerous to wear shoes you can't sprint in - like to run away from a mugger, bear, snake, demented bully, rabid bat, etc. Also, constant wear will shorten the tendons.
Freestyle jazz music. To me, it sounds like a bunch of guys with instruments, each doing their own warmup routine while standing on the stage together. Doesn’t feel like a tune as much as it does noise.
I am a hater of jazz in all it's forms. To each his own.
Load More Replies...I tend to agree with the Dowager Countess from Downton Abbey: Do they know what the others are playing?
I HATE freestyle jazz. I respect it is a thing some people like - but it's not my thing. One time at a local theater I had season tickets. One show was famous jazz players. I don't recall their names but I gather they were folks that people in that circle would know. I could tell they were very talented musicians and good at what they did - but I hated what they did. They also played a couple of pieces with actual tunes and you could see the skill. But the "everybody is tuning their instrument" sound is cringe to me.
Yes, I am the same with freestyle jazz. I know it makes me a uneducated philistine but it sounds like a discordant bunch of shrieks.
Daughter got me tickets, and took me to Steely Dan. She is a country fan, but was impressed with "so much going on".
Steely Dan was it back in the day. I wore out FM, first on 8 track then on cassette.
Load More Replies...Jazz literally makes me annoyed, i might be one of the few but the sound of a saxophone make me mad
I've always loved jazz, even as a kid, but freestyle actually grates on my nerves. I've tried countless times, but simply don't find the sound of a jazz group falling down the stairs while playing instruments enjoyable.
Clowns. Just, clowns.
It's not an actual fear of the character (unless they are intending to be a scary clown), it's the fake and forced happiness that the costume represents. It's disturbing to many people, so they hate clowns. The IT movies are an example of a purposefully scary clown, taken from a real life serial killer.
Load More Replies...(my opinion...but) I think a lot of folks don't like clowns because it puts them in the position of either being rude or politely pretending to like 'humor' that is old and boring. In the 1800s, a loud colorful costume might have been amusing. Now we can just go to Walmart and see it walking the aisles. The water squirting flower was likely new and amusing when it was being sold in 1888. Basically, a clown may have seemed interesting when the daily excitement for kids was probably guessing which horse was going to poop the biggest pile. But in a world of computer games and netflix and huge theme parks and the ability (with money) to travel all over the world..... some dude in loud clothing and oversized shoes squirting water in your face isn't entertaining. I've been to one or two 'real' circuses as a young boy. The clowns were basically a distraction while they changed stuff around for the next act.
I don't really feel anything towards clowns. I don't think they are funny or entertaining, and I can see people acting like idiots any day of the week without the makeup.
You don't even need the clown make up these days. Most ppl are clowns without it
I don't find them scary or something. I just don't understand what's supposed to be funny about them. Perhaps I'm a weirdo.
Showering with your partner. Like I have things to do here and you’re in my way.
I have found showering with someone else to be much more fun than showering alone.
as long as you have the hot water while the other person freezes
Load More Replies...On the rare occasions when I have a special woman in my life, I absolutely love showering together. Sure, I wouldn't do it on a daily basis when I'm getting ready for work. But when we have the time, there is nothing quite like the intimacy of being with the person you love in the warm water.
Also sex in the shower, the few times I've tried someone ends up injured or bruised in some way.
I'm glad you said it first. I think way too many people saw that scene in St. Elmo's Fire with Andrew McCarthy and Ally Sheedy and assumed it'd be great. Nuh uh.
Load More Replies...Showering with a partner every single time is weird, but now and then is fine. I drag my partner alone sometimes because the feeling of someone else giving your hair a good scrub is great.
And wash your back really good! They can get allll of it!
Load More Replies...My husband and I would have been married 36 years in July of 2024. We always showered together. I lost him in November 2023 and this is one of the things I miss the most (other than himself, of course).
It really helps if you have one of those shower heads that is actually two shower heads, one of them detachable. My wife and I shower together all the time with one of those, with one using the hose head and the other standing under the fixed head. It's much more fun!
This is solved by regular showers at another time but scheduling a special one aimed at romance instead of hair washing.
Thong underwear and cheeky swimsuits.
I'm still baffled by people who say thongs are comfortable. How can bottom + floss = comfy?
The Mommies on thongs: "My hemorrhoids keep saying 'Pick a side, pick a side'".
Load More Replies...Never worn them, I've spent most of my life trying to keep my undies out of my crack
I will happily defend people's right to wear whatever the heck they want. I would say though that these cheecky/ thong swimsuits do make most people look a little.. stocky? It squares of the torso and butt in a weird way. But if that's what you're going for, godspeed my friend.
It's because the hip-strap parts of the thong is pulled up over the curve of the hip, making the entire pelvic area appear square and elongated. I mean, wear what you want, more power to you, but I think it's very unflattering on almost anyone. Same with the bottoms for women that show part of where your upper leg attaches to your lower body (I forgot the word, is that the groin?).
Load More Replies...This reminds me of my confusion when watching the Olympic volleyball matches. The women basically had thong underwear on and tiny bras. The men wore what people usually wear playing volleyball - t-shirts and shorts. So why did the women have to wear exceptionally revealing, and what looked like uncomfortable, outfits? It obviously has nothing to do with playing the game efficiently or the men would have been wearing similar outfits (just speedos).
How can anybody stand to wear butt floss? And when you're at the beach, lake or a pool wear something that covers your a*s and boobs and that you don't have to shave your crotch for.
Their "glamorous " Instagram life.
Every time I open any social media I'm just shaking my head at all these people pretending to be something they're not. Not to be pretentious, but all of it is for aesthetics. Everything.
Some years ago, during a very shîtty breakup, I just couldn't handle it anymore. Seeing happily posed pictures of a couple where she was actively cheating on him was too much. I deleted all my accounts and it made a huge impact on my mental health to not be confronted with blatant lies everytime I'm online.
I always feel bad when I see real-life friends posting the lavish aspects of their lives when I know that, in reality, their family is on the verge of collapse.
I don't do Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Snapchat, or any other of the trendy things. Just FB to keep up with friends and family. I don't miss any of these apps.
It also bothers me the way some people pose for photos. Of course the ladies have their duck lips and other stereotypical poses, but some guys are just as bad. I have an acquaintance who is actually a very nice dude, but also sees himself as a bit of a tough guy, and he always poses with a stern expression while making a fist, as a professional boxer might. Like anything that shows him relaxed and smiling would somehow make him appear to be less macho.
NASCAR. I'm convinced people only watch for the chance of crashes, there's no way watching cars go in the same loop for 2 hours is actually entertaining.
I like this, I wonder if I could get it on a t-shirt for my brother, lol.
Load More Replies...I know I will get downvoted. But Nascar involves athleticism, strategy, and a lot of science. But you'd have to actually pay attention to understand all of that. It's not just driving in a circle. When you know what's going on, it is very entertaining.
Exactly! People praise "athletes" in every other sport, but can't recognize motorsports for what they are, it's weird.
Load More Replies...I've been told that it can be very soothing to nap to, if the volume isn't too loud.
I went to the Indy 500 one year with friends, it was a one time experience for me and I would never do it again. Boring.
Somewhere I read NASCAR is going five hundred miles with a constant left turn.
It’s a very easy sport to follow when you’re drunk. “They’re making a left turn! They’re making another left turn! I wonder what they’re gonna do next?!”
Summer... the heat is unbearable!
I've heard somewhere that "we're conditioned to love summer because it was our only time of freedom for ~13 years" and honestly... makes sense.
Not for me. It's not just about summer break. I'm out of high school, and I STILL look forward to summer. You can go to the pool, and the beach. You can have picnics and go for long walks. There's ice cream, smoothies, and vacations. There's fireworks and barbecues. The grass is green. There are leaves on the trees. All the animals are out and about. There are flowers everywhere. The sunsets just seem more beautiful during summer. And when the wind blows, it's refreshing instead of just plain cold. In my opinion, summer is the season of the year.
Load More Replies...Yeah no, strongly disagree. I look forward to it all year. I HATE the cold and darkness of winter. It's just depressing. Give me long, hot days instead of that any day.
I'd be in agreement... bar developing hay fever last year (I'm in my 50s)! Now I struggle from late Spring to early Autumn. Going to have to learn to embrace short days!! 😭 Though I do love a crisp, frosty winter's day. As an aside - love your doggy photo 😍
Load More Replies...I'm not crazy about really hot days but I'll take long hot days over short cold ones anytime.
The ONLY good thing about summer is that I can grow a garden (mostly cold where I live). Seriously, I hate summer and my garden is the only thing that helps me through it.
Depends where you live - I love summer but it’s like 25C here on a good day!
I'm happy that most years we only get ~3 hot days in a row, "hot" meaning 30+C. We're on the second today, for tomorrow rain is scheduled. For the most part this summer has been bearable, but I lose any drive to leave the house from 25 C onwards anyway.
Load More Replies...I live in ireland so this does not apply to me! If youre lucky summer happens 2 days a year here! Typo
I like winter better because I can pile on clothes and stay warm. In summer, no matter how much I take off, I'm still hot.
If I have my choice of extremes, I'll pick 90 and humid over 10 below every time.
This! I don't need heat and actually prefer moderate temperatures where you are neither hot nor cold. But if I had the choice, it'll be heat over cold any day. Anything but cold!
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Yoko Ono's singing.
Did you know that her surname isn't really Ono? It's just the first thing everybody says when the DJ says "And next up - Yoko" "OH NO!"
Having to deal with her as a customer, she's an horrible person. Cold, entitled, making unreasonnable demands as if she is some kind of Queen. Making the shop closing for two hours, making us searching items in the back that were upfront because she didn't want the ones exposed in the store to finally spend only 40€ in a pack of tea wich were our top sale with nothing particular. Only spoke to the sale manager who was with her the whole time, not even saying hello to us nor looking at us or speaking directly to us. I don't mind the ''she broke the Beatles ''' controversy, just making my opinion on her as a person
Not discounting your experience, but I have an opposite story. Before he died John Lennon bought a large property in upstate NY, on the outskirts of the town my uncle is from. My uncle was part of county fire/rescue squad (this was a fairly rural area), and they were going door to door trying to get donations to buy a new ambulance. When they got to Lennon's place (this was years after his death, btw), Yoko Ono answered the door and wrote them a check for the entire cost of the ambulance--about $80,000 US. I haven't had anything bad to say about her since then.
Load More Replies...Wait, it's common to pretend that you like it?? Thought it was pretty common to dislike her and her singing.
It's common if you're a professional music critic and want other people to think that they're too uncultured and daft to "get it" -- when in reality it's just another case of The Emperor's New Clothes.
Load More Replies...Watch the clip of Chuck berry and John Lennon singing and she blurts out werid noises, Chuck berry's face was amazing, they eve9shut off her mic
the lyrics to her songs are actually good though...would love to hear other musicians interpret and perform her songs...
Poly relationships.
thrilliam_19:
I have several friends who all tried poly relationships at some point in their life and every single one ended in disaster, and whenever they were all together in the same room at least one person looked like they were miserable and pretending to be ok with what was going on.
Someone always got jealous or someone cheated. Or it was an excuse for 3-4 people to fuck each other for a few months until someone got bored and the people that were actually into it got hurt.
I’m not saying it can’t work, but I have seen zero evidence that it does. I also feel like long-term monogamous relationships are hard, why would adding another person into that relationship make things better or easier?
I hung out with red hot pie people back when that was a thing in 2007-10 - I wasn’t a swinger my bff was their poster girl and she wanted me there to look out for her etc, I went to party and look after her. NONE of the swingers or poly people are together now, none of them and I’m pretty sure the red hot pie owners are divorced AF, which what do you expect and how do you think a 17 girl was going to make your married relationship stronger? They are deluded at the time and will validate as much as they can, but fast forward a decade or so and it’s evident
"red hot pie people back when that was a thing in 2007-10" Haha. I like to think I stay fairly well informed but I'd honestly never heard of it and had to google. But I'm also not really into the dating scene.
Load More Replies...William Moulton Marston, the creator of Wonder Woman and the polygraph test, was in a very successful poly relationship with his wife Elizabeth Holloway and Olive Byrne. They all lived together and raised their children together, and when Marston died the two women kept living together as a couple until they eventually died too. I am not saying poly relationships are easy for everyone, but they can and do work for some people.
Going to echo a few people here and chime in with "it doesn't work for everyone". Ethical non-monogamy IS a thing and it can work provided everyone is committed and there's full disclosure and open communication - that's the 'ethical' part. I get that people choose not to do it but it frustrates me when people say it never works. It never works for you, OK. It never works for anyone? No. Less judgement please.
I have been in a poly relationship for 14 years. People get separated for different reasons and saying that a poly relationship itself would cause a breakup, would mean that no monogamous relationship would ever end.
I have seen the other side of this. I am part of a casual throuple. I have been very close friends with the couple for several years and they have been married for 12 years. We usually get together 3 or so times a week and occasionally we will get together individually either me and her or me and him but usually we meet as a threesome. They do also meet with other people occasionally, and we have several mutual fwb. I am single and very happy to stay that way but I do have several casual partners and always enjoy meeting new people too. The couple have been together for over 20 years now and while their lifestyle is not for everyone, it can work.
But that's not what this is talking about. You are friends with benefits with this couple. THEY are a couple, as you said, you occasinonally join them. You are not all trying to be equal partners, which is what a "Throuple" would be.
Load More Replies...It’s not my thing but I know a couple of people who have had successful polycules for decades. They he number of relationships involved makes it less likely to succeed, but it’s not impossible.
Poly relationships sound exhausting. I would not be able to make space in my head for two people.
Going to night clubs.
Used to love it, loved the music, loved dancing. Far too old for it now, but it was fun while it lasted, and I still listen to my favorite DJs
I do miss the dancing but not the xtra c**p like drunk men hitting on me. I hated it when a guy would buy me a drink and think that that meant he laid his claim on me all night lol.
Same here. Never understood the draw - too loud music, too many people, and too much alcohol (and probably d r u g s, too).
Load More Replies...I no longer remember why I enjoyed them. Raves in the 90s played almost exclusively techno or house music and I loved it, but holy h3ll when I hear that stuff now it's like nails on a chalkboard. Age related I'm sure, but give me a pub where you can have a pint and a conversation any day or, even better, let me stay home.
I enjoyed them when I was young. Still enjoy a good DJ but at the beach shack
Influencer lifestyles.. especially things like van life. You see them all smiles in their pics, but you know they are hating every minute of it.
I admit I lived on a 23ft boat for 5 years, and I would still be there if it wasn't for the year 2020. I love living small, but a boat isn't like a van, you have legal places to park and live in a boat, not so much in a van.
And, if you need a bath you jump in the water. Not so many choices in a van.
Load More Replies...Tiny house living (sub 225 sq ft) is perfectly fine....for ONE, and only ONE person, even doing the van thing wouldn't be that bad, for ONE person.....once you start moving beyond that, NFW....let alone those couples on TV with multiple kids who decide to downsize from their 2500+ sq ft house to a 250sq ft "tiny (it's so cute!) house on a trailer bed. 4 people sharing one COMPOST toilet that's 3 feet from the living room, kitchen and bedroom. two teenagers living in a confined space with a married couple....if that trailer is a rockin', who claims trauma tonight? And it doesn't matter how much you love someone....people are still annoying, arguments happen, and sometimes you just want to be alone and not inside tiny dutch oven.
Wow. You provided some mental pictures there, for sure! Have you considered becoming the next Stephen King? I think you'd have a brilliant career. 😅
Load More Replies...Call me a cynic, but van life influencers = l can't afford a house. Much like all the "coliving" and neologisms like that. Let's pretend us not being able to afford things because we're crushed by late stage capitalism is an alternative way of life that WE have chosen. Nah.
Probably. But some people also just like the simple nomadic life. Hippies did it the 60s. It’s not that new.
Load More Replies...I could live out of a van, but only for a set period of time, which would make it just a very long campervan vacation, which I suppose is cheating a little haha
I know a couple of influencers who live/travel in Airstream trailers or luxury 5th wheels. They document their travels and impart helpful tips on the RV lifestyle. I lived the 5th wheel lifestyle for a year until my husband died. We loved it, but it is not for the faint of heart.
Airstreams are beautiful & a nice step-up from a camper-van. Wishing you deep comfort in the happy memories you made together. That must be so tough. This stranger sends you Big Hugs of condolence. 💙
Load More Replies...My van had no loo and no shower (lots of cold scrub downs at public loos) but I'd've given anything to keep living that way. Some people are natural nomads.
Pregnancy.
THAT!!!! I hated every minute of it and so many friends I've talked to felt the exact same. And while you feel like c**p everyone around you's cooing "oooh you gotta be so happy!" NO.
having a child: wonderful. being pregnant/giving birth: terrible
Load More Replies...I loved it too! I was tired and achy each time, but i still absolutely loved it. Glad to hear someone else did too!
Load More Replies...Loved being pregnant both times.. it was after they were born I realised I don't really like new borns
Some have it better than others. Went through it 4 times, always really enjoyed the middle trimester. Morning sickness is a b*tch, and in the last month or so, you mostly wish it was over already.
Yes!!! my pregnancy was horrible. I had "morning sickness" all day everyday that didn't end until I gave birth. I was miserable and I hated the whole thing. Love, love, love my kid. I am so happy to have her but she is an only child because of how bad pregnancy was!!!!
I guess I was lucky then, my morning sickness only lasted to 32 weeks, lol.
Load More Replies...The maternal death rate in the US was 817 in 2022. For reference, Norway and Sweden both had 0.00 maternal deaths for the same year.
While the maternal death rate is abysmally high (not just in the US, but worldwide, in particular for black women), your numbers are off, and the statement really should be qualified a bit better. Norway and Sweden only had 0 maternal deaths in 2022, that doesn't follow the same for each year (both typically run 2-3+ per every 100,000 live births), but they also have a LOT Less births in general than other countries. Those maternal death rates include any and all deaths that occur within 42 days of the termination of any pregnancy (birth or not)-this includes all complications that cause death, abortions that have complications, miscarriages, stillbirths, infections, improper after care, underling and unknown medical conditions, etc.., many of which have nothing to do with childbirth but are lumped in with it because they have no other qualifying category to put them in (aside from just, death). Also, the numbers ARE trending downward again, which is a good thing.
Load More Replies...Everybody has the right to hate that but I enjoyed every moment, even when I couldn't even drink liquids without throwing up for 4 months. It was my 4th pregnancy but my only living child. It was pure bliss, even if there were issues and we were closely monitored. I could walk, bike, swim... I felt so good at the second trimester. Always smiling.
Super hot stuff. A little hot sauce from time to time adds a fun kick to some foods. But at a certain point you stop tasting 90% of what you're eating and are just trying to withstand the ridiculous ghost reaper of death evil wing sauce that you put on your wings to look manlier I guess.
Eh, If they are happy with it, let them. What I can´t stand are idiots who start making fun of others if they can´t withstand the same amount of heat. They act like being able to eat hot stuff is some big life achievement and you are a pu**y for not having reached it.
As someone who loves spicy food, my perspective on this is that I find it surprising that people aren't willing to tolerate a small amount of discomfort (which you quickly acclimatise to) in order to discover a whole new world of dishes and flavours.
Load More Replies...I agree. Spice is good, so is spicy, it adds another element to the dish that's exciting and tasty. BUT, spicy so hot that you can't even enjoy the symphony of flavors? No. Just, no point. Though, what may be too hot for me can still be flavorful to others, so it truly is a sliding scale on where "too hot" is for people
I lived in Japan for years and ate very bland (but delicious) food. Then I took a trip to Korea and I was like "Aarrgghh!! My teeth are melting!"
it's the male stereotyping pïsses me off "oh you're male so therefore must like it as hot as hêll" ...yes sometimes yes but not at the cost of all other flavours and fragrances,I don't need to prove myself a man by consuming the hottest curry etc...i prefer a balance of what works well
Food should not cause pain. Maybe it's just my pasty white Scandinavian heritage, but I cannot do spicy. Not like I haven't tried, but even just a little heat and I cannot eat.
I have zero heat tolerance and yet EVERYTHING here has chilli in it now, even Mayo, NO I DO NOT WANT SIRACHA IN MY MAYO :)
Sriracha is overrated imo but no shade on folks who like it. Personally, I'm a jalapeño/chipotle/poblano kinda guy. Each brings its own qualities to the table but, hey, not everyone appreciates them and that's OK. I don't understand the whole ghost pepper/Carolina Reaper thing. That $hit's too hot for color TV. But again, you do you, but I wouldn't want my little bootyhole in flames the next day.
Load More Replies...I hate hot foods. I hate burning my mouth, I hate not tasting the food, and I hate the aftereffects. You do you, it's not for me. I also feel that people who like those foods, can't really taste properly, there are o-called bland foods with delicate flavours you simply can't taste and therefore label them 'bland'.
I grew up in southern New Mexico and the Hatch chilis are amazing! Great flavor and the heat is not for the weak at heart. If it doesn't melt my face off, then it's not worth my time!
Spicy food produces endorphins and dopamine....meaning it's quite literally a high. Yes, if the spiciest thing you've ever eaten is a banana pepper (500 SHU) then you're gonna have a rough time if you move directly to a habanero (150,000-325,000 SHU) let alone anything hotter....because you have to build up to it. Think of the first shot of alcohol or toke of weed you ever had, it burned like hell/you hacked up a lung....but your body acclimates. Once you build up a tolerance for spicy things, the heat is still there....but it's no longer overpowering, it's not smothering everything....and you realize that these peppers, and sauces actually do have unique and amazing flavors. Carolina reapers are a bitter like dark chocolate, with undertones of cinnamon. While ghost peppers are citrusy and almost sweet (i put ghost pepper flakes on pizza for a hit of heat) and i have a few dozen Reapers growing in the garden right now.
Getting black out drunk. I understand getting fun drunk, because it's actually fun. But black out drunk? Why? What's the point?
I don’t think people intentionally set out to get blackout drunk. They might be new to drinking and not sure of their limitsLots of other factors contribute to how alcohol affects you, too. It can creep up on you and then it’s too late.
People absolutely try to get black out drunk. Teens, young adults, alcoholics (some), and really people that are going through emotional extremes but don't know how to handle it so they drink to forget, aka black out drunk.
Load More Replies...I drank for years and I can only recall 3 times that I got blackout drunk. I definitely did not set out to get that drunk but I did drink to get as drunk as I possibly could. I'm a recovered alcoholic and haven't had a drink since 2011.
Back when I was in my early twenties I tried the bar scene. Friday or Saturday night I would get drunk and the next morning I would have a hangover. I would tell myself never again. But the next weekend I would be at the bar doing it all over again. Never got blackout drunk though.
Never understood why people have to drink to have fun or get so drunk they puke or pass out.
Sth I couldn't understand why people enjoyed in the UK. I was a student there, like 30 years ago, and it was the moto on a Friday night out - Let's get drunk ! I just didn't get it, after a while you have no fun, no perception, no memory of what's happened. Dangerous too. Just, why?
Guess people find pleasure in having their heads in a toilet where others S**t, and puking on themselves and having a headache ; can't wait to do it again next week
Small talk.
Small talk is awesome I enjoy it immensely it is the building block of civility
Just like today, a warm and sunny day in middle of August. Great full for the sunny weather. Heard it was going to be the same weather tomorrow, isn't that great?
Load More Replies...absolute minefield for myself and I would imagine many other of my spectrum brethren
Weirdly, the fact that there is a bit of a script, simple rules to follow and somewhat clear lines not to cross with simple chitchat make it easier to me than trying to have an honest conversation. When someone tells me about their summer, I only lean a little more into being interested,compassionate or sympathetic than I actually feel. But when they tell me about their honest passions or their parents cancer treatment, I'm completely out of my depth. I don't have a script, and my natural responses are considered lacking. So, let's talk about your summer. I don't really care, but I like people talking about what makes them happy. Makes me happy, too.
Load More Replies...But if you do it right, you can gather information to use to manipulate the person for fun and profit.
Small talk bores me. I never know what to say, so I usually stay quiet, or say "oh, okay".
Casual convoy with the cashier? Sure - I've been one and someone saying something nice makes your day. But having to make inane chitchat with a work colleague? Just take me to hell. I'll even leave my Stanley cup.
Completely agree on all counts. I tend to shut down any attempts at small talk from co-workers with a grunting one-word answer. Them: "How was your weekend?" Me: "Alright." That ends the conversation, but unfortunately they keep trying to engage me every day, so they're not getting the hint, lol.
Load More Replies...Yeah, this is a waste of time. People don't care what I have to say and I return the favor.
I hate it, can't do it. If I think that someone telling me it's hot out is irrelevant and boring, they must think that too, surely?
Small talk tends to be cultural. In the UK, complaining about the weather is normal. But other countries have different versions of this. We do this in Brazil too, but the weather is usually nice. Brazilians tend to be very personal in small talk, which would likely make many Europeans uncomfortable.
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Meet&Greets with celebrities.
"This was so life changing?"
You just met another human being. NOTHING changed.
James Doohan (Scotty) saved a suicidal fan's life by talking to her and telling her that he hopes to see her at the local conventions. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-doohan-once-saved-a-suicidal-star-trek-fan-1282284/
Thanks for offering alternative facts. Many of these are very judgmental and disregard the differences in lives and people.
Load More Replies...When Beatlemania swept the nation, I wasn't one of "those" fans. Loved their music, but never fantasized beyond their talent. All these musicians, and I've met a ton, and actors are merely doing their jobs. I love the results, but can differentiate between them and their performances.
I have met a lot of celebrities through my and my wife's occupations. Models, fashion designers, actors, movie stars. Some were pretty awesome, some not so much. None of them were life changing.
yeah the whole "star-struck' thing is a bit much. I lived in celebrity central for several years. They are just regular people for the most part. saw them at Trader Joes, CVS, the movie theater, the mall...who cares!
They live imaginary lives where your money makes them rich, they wouldn't give you the time of day if they met you on the street.
I can say that one of the best days of my life was the meet and greet with my idols from KISS in 2012 😍
I know I wouldn't get anything out of it, but if people do and want to spend their money that way, good for them.
I remember going to a concert, and afterwards a friend told me that shaking the hand of the performer was the greatest experience in his life. And I immediately thought that was really sad.
Celebrities these days aren't worth the time. If it were 25 years ago maybe but celebrities now aren't like meeting hank Williams or Aerosmith, it's meeting flaky wanna be vacuous "humans"
Smoking cigarettes.
No, they don't enjoy not smoking. That's addiction.
Load More Replies...i enjoyed it...heck, i loved it...esp. the smoke after a meal...or the last smoke of the night...i don't do it anymore, but i loved it...so relaxing
I once led a smoking cessation group for recovering heroin addicts. All agreed that it was harder to stop smoking than to stop using heroin.
Part of the problem is how readily available cigarettes are. You can get them almost everywhere and you can still smoke them in a lot of public places. Smoking is seen as distasteful by a lot of people but there isn't the same stigma as there is around hard d***s. And I agree, quitting smoking is harder to quit.
Load More Replies...Nicotine is an interesting d**g. It can make you feel "up" when you're down, and can calm you "down" when you're up. That's what makes it so hard to quit. Tried and failed to quit for years. Had to retrain my brain to quit. 10 years smoke-free now and couldn't be happier. And if you are trying to quit, don't give up. It can be done.
I've been smoking for nearly 60 years, and I actually like the tobacco I buy. I won't smoke a cigarette otherwise. Couldn't find my regular brand and bought a brand recommended by the tobacconist, but after smoking just one rollie, I ended up giving the whole bag away.
I'm a heavy smoker, and I smoke only one brand. I enjoy some of the cigarettes I smoke; others I don't. It varies - I don't know why.
When you're addicted and had your last cigarette a day ago and smoke one, it's almost better than sex.
I smoked for a long time. I wasn't addicted as I don't have that particular gene but I did enjoy the taste. I did finally give it up because my child asked me to and I am so happy I did. I had no idea I smelled that bad when smoking and I can't stand cigarette smell anymore!
Pictures of other people's kids.
I love seeing pics of other people kids and pets, but only if I know them. Except cats. Quite happy for random strangers to show me photos of their cats
I have so many cuddly cat photos I'm thinking I should start an Instagram account for them!
Load More Replies...Worse, making me watch videos of your kids...." Oh, junior riding a bike ? Nice. I don't give a f**k!". And I have kids, but never annoys people with their lives, just living our family moments together that's all
Yeah...the older i get it gets harder and harder not to respond honestly to parents who force pictures of their spawn into my face and ask "aren't they so adorable?!" Well....they are to you...because it's a biological imperative.....the rest of us don't have biological blinders on. Pictures of your pets however? Anytime is a good time for pictures of floofs.
I like humans and their little humans. It is all a part of being human.
Pyramid schemes.
I didn't know people claimed to like them....with the exception of people who aren't aware yet it's a pyramid scheme!
Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) = Pyramid Scheme. A rose by any other name...
Load More Replies...Dang brick laying aliens messing with us for thousands of years, right??
Oysters.
Someone mentioned once that the first person who considered to try oysters as food must have been REALLY hungry.
First person to eat a banana: "This is not good." First person to peel a banana: "Dude, guess what?!"
Load More Replies...This made me think of the friends episode when phoebe threw the oyster on the floor and Joey said he " slipped on a giant booger" 😆
Don't like them raw, but love them prepared fried, stewed, or Rockefeller (my favorite).
My absolute favorite is char broiled. Now I am hungry. LOL.
Load More Replies...Sorry... Love me some GOOD, FRESH oysters! Cape May Salts especially...
Matcha. might as well just dump some lawn clippings in a blender and drink that.
It really makes me think of concrete dust. That fine gritty texture!
Load More Replies...Lol I had the same reaction to matcha but I was in Japan and SOOOOO much food/treats were matcha flavored. I kept eating the flavor, and had true matcha tea but I could never just like it. Lol then after not being in Japan for a few years, matcha became nostalgic so now I actually like the flavor ... within moderation
hmm.. I also like Matcha... then again.. my whole life (save infancy, because I don't remember) I've drinking green-tea-type things... I can imagine it being difficult for someone is wholly not used to eating/drinking something similar then suddenly 'just trying it' as an adult.
Why thank you for the explanation, I've wondered what that stuff tastes like
"Passion" for any corporate money-driven job. It's just not human nature to get longterm and worthwhile fulfilment from ephemeral sh*t like sales numbers.
Disagree. Dopamine triggers are different for everyone. While corporate money jobs doesn't tickle my fancy, there are most definitely people that do live for that corporate ladder.
Yup, MAGA's sure know about the brown nosing that's required to think like this :)
Load More Replies...I actually though it was pretty cool that I increased the profit of the shop I managed by 5% within 6 months. It's more about being proud of the skill to do that rather than the result
I agree that anyone who uses the word passion at a corporate job should be sent for a mental evaluation / asked if they are OK, but there's enjoyment to be had in doing any job well. As for sales, if you beat your annual targets, the money will often fund benefits and pay rises for colleagues, which is satisfying. Yes, most of it goes to the shareholders / evil overlords, but at a well run company, excess profits can benefit everyone. And some companies products and services actually benefit wider society too.
That you don't understand it, doesn't negate that it's real. Like....i don't understand anyone that enjoys a job where they're forced to interact with strangers day in and day out. Like i don't understand people that enjoy going to bars to meet strangers, or people who enjoy getting drunk, or people who enjoy reality TV, or watching sports, country music or the spice the girls. All are different flavors of my personal hell....but lots of people enjoy those things. Just like some people enjoy numbers, money and goal oriented tasks. Doesn't matter what the task is, it matters that they've set a goal, and met or exceeded it....because those goals, are sales numbers, and those sales numbers translate to commission, bonuses...and career advancement....which brings higher salaries and bigger bonuses. So....ya know, what's difficult to grasp there?
A glass of port or black coffee and a small cigar is my idea of heaven
This should be higher. I get being achievement motivated, but looking down on others while being a pretty nameless cog in the machine just seems a bit over the top.
5 a.m. work outs.
For me it would have to be the 'haven't been to bed yet'. I don't mind starting the day with a workout (though broken toes are preventing me at this moment in time) but I'd so much rather it was 10 or 11 in the morning!!
Load More Replies...With the possible exception of that last drink before bed. A Tequila Sunrise at sunrise is something quite special.
Load More Replies...You feel like a go-getter when you work out first thing in the morning, and you are less likely to eat c**p during the day. Plus, you can enjoy your evenings on the couch without feeling guilty about being lazy.
My body refuses to cooperate before 6:30 am. I've tried going on short jogs in the morning and it just ... doesn't click with me. Even after a month and a half it still sucked.
As someone who works out and has to get up at 5 for work, i agree. I am not a morning person and i hate everyone on this planet myself included at 5 am, the last thing i want to do is exercise. I usually work out after the post-work nap.
Bob Dylan’s voice (not his lyrics or compositions).
I dislike it. It's like the audio version of "peopLE TALking like THIS" I saw a YT video talking about how he tried different voices and went with that one. They played part of a song where he was singing "normally" and he wasn't bad. He chose something that made him famous / money so I guess it stuck for some folks but it never appealed to me.
You described it perfectly. To me he sounds like he's riding one of those coin-operated horses that used to be outside grocery stores and his voice lurches along with the motion. Or like he's trying not to throw up while singing.
Load More Replies...I'm not even a big fan of his compositions, but you can't say that without a platoon of hard die fans ready to educate you in music 🙄
It took years of listening to Colin Meloy (The Decemberists) before I could enjoy Dylan's voice. I admire Björk's intelligence, innovation, and musicianship - I wish I could bear to listen to her.
Having BUSY Social Lives with always having s**t to do/attend to, etc...etc...
What's wrong with that. As long as it's not forced on you, like people guilting you to go out.
Or making plans for you. I worked 4 ten hour shifts and had Friday set aside for the "housework" kind of things, mowing and the like. Sometimes Saturday was taken up with household projects, fixing things that needed repair, erecting the privacy fence kind of things. I wanted to relax on Sunday but was typically met with "I thought we would..." with NO prior mention or buy-in.
Load More Replies...This probably depends on if you are introvert / extrovert. Or if you have a career that demands it, such as being an actor. To me (introvert) a lot of social stuff is cringe. once in a while is plenty. But some people thrive on it. To them, me being happy to sit at home in the quiet may seem cringe instead.
Again, you're just an introvert. Extroverts feel the opposite and love this.
That´s a personal problem of time management in many cases. Sometimes you don´t have a choice, that´s true. Some of my friends just try to put too much in a day, or have no clue how to be efficient. And it´s not that they always achieve more than me in the same time. often ending with five tasks not properly done and hanging over the fence with their tongues out. Being "lazy" is no character-failure, you just have this one life. Try to make a difference between really important stuff and things that matter less or can be done later. We are all just on our way through this worl, being busier or faster sometimes leads to exhaustion not only of your body, but your soul as well. Take your time to not overlook the beautiful things that cross your way by flying by.
Cigars.
Pshaw. It's a thing. Cigars. Fire. Whiskey or a Martini - it's a social thing. If you don't get it, that's fair, but those of us that do find it a very enjoyable part of summer.
I love(d) a nice cigar now and again... I guess it's an acquired taste, but once I tried a good one, I loved it...
Cigars are a wonderful indulgence. The feel of the tobacco, the aroma before lighting up, the smell of the smoke in the air, the time spent relaxing with comrades and enjoying a chat, a drink and a smoke.
My husband who WAS a smoker is now smoking cigars without having nicotine for 20 years ... I hate it ... I just believe if you are used to inhaling, you will probably inhale cigar smoke (I'm a non-smoker and can totally be wrong about this) ... I call cigars his gateway back to cigarette smoking (again non-smoker but I would think you could get caught up in the feeling).
Parades. It's just people walking by.
Well I would generally agree but I just went to my home town carnival and there was a 5 year old dressed as trump with a Bandage over his ear quickly followed by a small french bulldog dressed as a shark and I have to tell you, it made my day
Depends. If it is filled with silly costumes/floats and a few performers, I'm jazzed. If I stood in the sun to watch a bunch of people honk their horns and wave as they pass by, not so much.
That was my experience with them when I was young ( just honking and waving.) They did throw candy, so there was that.
Load More Replies...Depends on the theme, the "Parade" of WW2 vehicles for the 75th anniversary of D-Day was pretty awesome, because seeing those in working condition and driving isn't an everyday thing
Oh, give me a fụcking break! No it isn't! Has the OP ever even been to a parade?!
In an organized fashion, with movement and musical entertainment for the masses.
When our kids were in high school marching band we gladly sat in our chairs and watched all the marchers, gladly.. This was in Ballard, a suburb of Seattle (traditionally a Scandinavian suburb), so there were people dressed in traditional dress from Norway and Sweden and Finland. Our kids' high school band were usually the best, marching in precise order with students doing flag drill in front, then the bagpipers (the school's mascot is the Highlander), then the rest of the students. It was always a treat and delight. There were other marching bands including other high schools, but our kids' band always won the the best of award!
Load More Replies...can see the kids liking them but for me nope, to many people to deal with as far as traffic congestion goes.
These bored me as a kid. Thought a gay pride parade would be different, and they were, but it's still standing there watching people glide by.
Weddings, c'mon people be honest.
Same, but I rarely get to attend weddings :( Wedding cake is the reason to go really ...
Load More Replies...The last wedding I attended was in a public park (which had really nice scenery for wedding photos). The bride and groom wore nice clothes they already owned and had spent a couple hundred dollars on rings. Instead of bringing gifts, the guests brought food for a pitch-in lunch. After the ceremony and lunch, we all played fun games. It was the only wedding I really enjoyed attending - and the only one where I noticed that children were obviously having a good time.
By the way, this was a couple who could have afforded the usual expensive formal uncomfortable wedding. But they are cool people who wanted to do something different.
Load More Replies...Yeah, I hate them, too. These days I politely decline invitations and just buy them a gift.
I don't usually enjoy them. The formal ones are boring and showy but not fun.
Weddings.....are terrible. The narcissism involved in demanding that people indulge your little fantasy while you spend obscene amounts of money so she can "feel like a princess" and he can "feel like he's getting a princess" all in service of collecting gifts from those in attendance...is just the worst. My wife and i went to the courthouse, had a couple court employees as witnesses, and didn't even tell anyone we got married. Like her mom didn't find out until she happened to see a piece of mail for my wife with her new last name 2 years later. It's a personal thing, and no one else needs to be involved.
I'd love to go a wedding. I see no reason why not to enjoy it.
The sitcom Friends.
Painfully unfunny.
Being a Friends hater isn't a life skill. There's a reason it still has great ratings in syndication 20 years later. People loved it and still do.
I do too! I love Friends and the Big Bang Theory. Just a little bit of escapism for 20 mins or so. There’s plenty of things I don’t like, but I shall never tell, because it doesn’t matter what I think, enjoy whatever you like!
Load More Replies...Friends started 30 years ago. World was quite different back then. Maybe you are just too young to understand it properly?
Long beards.
A few years ago I was curious how long mine would get, since apparently some (maybe most) men have a terminal length, where their beard just stops growing at a certain point. I let it go until it was in the middle of my chest, and couldn't stand it any more. I wasn't a fan of it blowing up into my face when it was windy.
All hair on all people has a terminal length. That's just how hair grows.
Load More Replies...My beard is about a foot long. I think it looks cool and my wife loves it.
Whether you like beards or not, every man has the right to grow hair on his face if he wants to. The only beards I don't like are the ones that look like he hasn't shaved in a couple of days. That's not even a beard.
Agree Ms. McKee. Not a fan of full-grown beards but I do like what I call a George Michael beard. Really closed to the face, almost like a 5 o'clock shadow.
Load More Replies...Most religious Muslims like to grow a beard as it makes them feel like they are copying the Prophet in some way. Its called a Sunnah, look it up if you want :)
Working out. The results are rewarding, but not the actual process of working out.
Honestly I love it. I like pushing myself, feeling the strain. I know it sounds insane and 20 year old me would have laughed. Now, mom of 33, it's just me-time.
That’s a lot of children! Just kidding, me-time is important, as is finding physical activity you enjoy.
Load More Replies...If you don't enjoy the process of exercising, you won't stick at it, no matter how much you want the results. Find a form of exercise you enjoy, or can make enjoyable (with music, audiobook etc). This is like saying I want to be healthy, but I don't like kale. OK, try broccoli
I have lost a total of 50 kg, by hobbies, playing and frolicking. It took a long time, but I didnt see the gym once and I was only sweaty when I was having the most fun!! Edited frolicking
I do actually enjoy working out, I regularly use the gym equipment at work and I have my own gym room at home. I just stick my headphones on and for an hour I think and concentrate on nothing else apart from the set that I am doing, concentrating on form and technique. I genuinely find it a great way to relieve stress and at (almost) 45 years old, I am at least as fit and strong as I was in my late 20's.
Depends how you work out. I am in an exercise by dance group and we do tap and jazz. I love every minute of it
I did 9 hrs pw for ten years, with a kick boxing class, a skiing masterclass, a day skiing and a day hiking or climbing every week, or archery instead of kickboxing. Loved every moment. Could hike 40kms in a day.
I feel great after a good gym work out, and if I'm in the mood, during it as well. Not to take this a step further, but I would also consider activities such as rock climbing or messing around with sports with friends as "workouts."
This may be a "time" thing. Very few things are enjoyable if you have to do them and have no time... I find I can clear my head, focus on the exercise, strengthen my heart, and then enjoy my day...
Working.
if it was fun, they would call it fun. "I'm going to fun now." nope
Load More Replies...I'm too sick to work now and I genuinely miss it. I had a purpose and was respected. The day I was told I had to stop working was so tough for me.
I genuinely enjoy my jobs. If I won the lottery I would be volunteering in the same role at least part time.
Same! Totally love what I do. My dream job would be my current job.
Load More Replies...I love my job. If I would win the lottery, I think I'd still go. I'm a teacher in a free school btw. I think the secret is feeling you matter and are actually helping others.
I think humans need a work. I am not saying work like we have now but you would go mad without ANY work.
This! I for one could not remain idle but this doesn't mean I enjoy ANY work.
Load More Replies...Working for other people? Absolutely sucks. Working for yourself, running your own business, doing what you want and how you want, much more enjoyable.
Listening to people at work describing their weekends, especially on a Monday.
It helps to really be interested and invested. Ask further and further untill you have a real conversation. Great conversations are often just a couple of questions away. And I say this as a total awkward introvert. Probably one of the best things I learned to do.
I would say you're not much of an introvert if you are looking for ways to engage other people, rather than avoid such things.
Load More Replies...People at work who ask you every. effing. Friday. whether you "got any plans for the weekend"? Yep, I'm going to repeat every chore I did last weekend.
Gotta say, my Mondays go better if my co-workers don't talk to me at all.
Companies that didn't want you to work from home because they thought you wouldn't be productive have no idea how much time is wasted with this stuff. Linda the time stealer does.
Which is why I always have earbuds playing heavy metal. So I don't have to listen to other commuter's past weekends, boyfriend/girlfriend/boss/marriage - troubles, what they'r going to eat...
If you describe your weekend to me, you're just reminding me that it's Monday. Scram!
I watched olympics in bed in my jammies with my husband and cats and some devil's lettuce. OH and we got ice cream!!
I try to get in and get into things before I get asked about my weekend. I certainly am not the first one to ask!
Shower s*x.
It's usually way too crowded, way too slippery and water is a very bad lube actually
I'm very short and my husband is very tall ( over a foot difference), yeah no that doesn't work lmao
Running marathons.
Did it ones, it was a great achievement. I'm very proud that I did it and I might even try to do it once more but I did die a thousand times during that 41.195 meters!
I did a sprint triathlon once (swimming, biking and running). I did NOT run, I walked. I came in last but by damn I'm proud of it!
Load More Replies...It's not for everyone. Even some serious runners I know have never had the urge to do one. I've done 3 and that feeling of achievement at the end is pretty unbeatable.
Back in the mid 1990s I was running 10k races regularly (for cardio; didn't really like it, but wanted better conditioning for martial arts). Boston Marathon held several lotteries for the 1996 race. I got a spot - fortunately in the first lottery; I had almost a year to go from 10k (6.2 miles) to 21.2 miles. I'm a slow back-of-the-pack runner; all my races my goal was to finish and not be last. Except for one race up Mt. Washington I did finish. Was next-to-last once. Anyway, I ran Boston Marathon; it was mind boggling - almost never took a step without people cheering you on. I ran a second marathon - Cape Cod Marathon - just to prove to myself I could do it. That was the opposite experience. Except for my wife and kidlets and my sister-in-law leapfrogging every other mile to cheer me on I didn't see anybody. Scenery was pretty, especially the last mile or so running by the ocean - except that gave a *cold* breeze. I did like the half-marathons I did during training, too.
I have a beard but it doesn't get as thick as I would like. To look really decent, I havevto keep it thin. I have couple of friends who have thick beards. I am envious of them.
You posted this under the wrong picture Mr. Droste. 😉
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Raising children. Nothing about it looks enjoyable.
Well, it's like everything else that's worth something: a lot of hard work, a lot of doubts and permanent fear. There are moments of exhaustion, even despair. But there's also fun, laughter, awe, pride and a lot of love. Raised four of them never regretted it. And now I get to enjoy my grandkids.
Thank you. BP is overflowing with misanthropy and having children seems to be a prime target.
Load More Replies...We have to start normalizing that it's okay to not want children. Some people do not want them and that's entirely okay. It's better to not have kids at all, if that's what you want, then to be forced by societal pressure into having them and then being miserable (which makes the offspring miserable in turn).
Thank you for this. I knew at 24 I didn't want children. Partly because I was afraid to turn out like my Mom and partly because I didn't want that 'soccer mom' lifestyle. When I turned 40, an elderly woman asked me if I ever regretted not having children. I said NO. She looked at me, smiled and said "good".
Load More Replies...Being there for someone else unconditionally is beautiful. Does everything now have to be enjoyable every minute you do it? Does everything have to be entertaining? Being a parent can be both and it's hard, scary and more. It's worth it though.
I disagree and I'm childfree. My sister absolutely loves being a parent. My other sister not so much but some people genuinely do love it.
I thought that I had loved, like immense true love. My husband is so important to me. But when we had our child, the Tsunami I felt was indescriptible. Like if I had only experienced less than 10% of that love before. Such love, that the fear to lose it hurts to your bone. And then this little sh1t plays with your nerves again, but even if it's really, really hard, it's something that I would never regret.
The interview with Ryan Reynolds saying how much he loves his wife, and before they had kids would have laid down his life for her, but now wouldn't hesitate to use her as a human shield to protect their kids is relatable.
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Black licorice. It's hard for me to believe there are humans that find the taste enjoyable. The smell alone makes me gag. It's gotta be a genetic thing like how cilantro tastes terrible to some people. For the record, I like cilantro.
The Dutch and Finnish people will riot against this!! 😉 ( sorry English people, you're not invited, your licorice tastes like leather(
And the black jelly beans are the only ones I want at Easter
Load More Replies...Nahah it's a cultural thing 😊 you have to be born in a little country by the sea 🌊
Danmark or Netherland? They both fit 😋 and both have dangerous licorice that is illigal to sell in Norway 😂 Iceland is in the sea, otherwise they fit too
Load More Replies...I really love it. But not the pure stuff. The salty sweet stuff, even the strong ones are my favourites. North German
My long list swapped sibling! I'm the only one in my family who happily gives away all of her licorice rations. Brrrrrrrr!
Load More Replies...Halloween was my favorite holiday as a kid, because my sisters and my friends would give me all of their unwanted licorice. Black jelly beans, black Twizzlers, and especially the All-Sorts!
Those aren't real licorice. I like the real stuff, but it has health issues for me. Tried the salted stuff once and hated it.
Load More Replies...almost everyone i know hates black licorice. my mom and i both love it. she loves cilantro and i think it's awful but apparently i picked that up my loathing of cilantro from my dad. i don't just love black licorice but i got hooked on salty licorice in the netherlands and now i buy it online. absolutely no dutch ancestry in my family tree though
I think that a lot of people will disagree with that. I love black licorice.
Oh, I'm dying rn. I actually have a delicious, soft piece of black licorice in my mouth. I've loved black licorice since I was a kid, which meant I always got everyone's "yucky" black licorice.
Mr. Beast videos.
I get the appeal. Like super off the wall game shows. Not my thing, but if the kids are watching it I'll tune in. Definitely worse things online. Better too, but eh... it's fine.
How would you know it’s not if you’ve never watched it?
Load More Replies...I still can't figure out his appeal. I asked my daughter and she said he gives away a lot of money and stuff. I'm like, so he started out rich?
He's been caught out faking the prizes by giving them away to actors/staff and taking them back.
Load More Replies...He always looks like he's just pooped his pants and hopes you won't notice.
dude have you been on youtube? there's no way you've never seen a video of his if you've been on youtube
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First dates. I'm sorry. 9 times out of 10 they're awkward and boring.
That's why relationships should start off as friendships and gradually evolve.
I don't think I've ever had a first date. I've always known the people I ended up dating.
...but the whole point is to lead to more dates. There has to be a first one
Something that is unfortunate but made my life easier is genuinely ask yourself... "Do I want to f**k this person?" If you're looking to date, and not for friends, ask yourself if you would f**k them. Edit: friendship is important in any relationship, but I assume that's expected.
Caviar.
One time at a sales conference I had a fabulous appetizer: tiny new potatoes cooked until tender, with a blob of sour cream and tiny little caviar on top. Yum!
Load More Replies...There are many varieties. From different fish (Sturgeon of course being the classic caviar fish) in different qualities. It doesn't have to be the most expensive one. But mostly the cheapest ones aren't great. I do really enjoy it.
lumpfish caviar is good, cheap too (it's the only variety I've tried to be fair)
Load More Replies...Real beluga caviar ($$$$$) is the most amazing tasting food I have ever eaten. I just wish it wasn't $200/oz.
The fish are farmed, sliced wide open, (or stunned) the eggs are removed, fish sewed up, bandaged and thrown back into the water to possibly die.
Not an everyday thing, obvs, but it's such a punch of flavor... Prepared and served properly, it's a whole different beast...
It's OK... give me a tin of good cavial and a jar of real black summer truffle slices in olive oil and I can eat the whole damned jar of trufs but only so much of the caviar. Now I REALLY love chicken caviar! (cooked of course!)
Children’s birthday parties.
Unless a child wrote this, it is irrelevant. We need to cater to the needs of others even if we dont enjoy it ourself.
At least with our children, that is. Wouldn't cater to just anyone around me.
Load More Replies...Children's birthday parties are the best because they are into it. One at my house is still talked about as "best birthday party ever!". Which is not me flexing. I mostly just provided the yard. Pirate themed. the games were pirate themed. Like 'walk the plank' was a long 2x12 on some tires. After each game they got a piece of their pirate costume. (eye patch, hook hand, scarf, rope belt and so on). At the end of that - a treasure map and dug up a treasure box in my woods. Foreign coins and stamps and misc. They got so excited when they uncovered the bones. (some real cow bones that kind of look like human leg bones and a fake plastic human skull). It was simple stuff mostly but to them it was magical and watching their excitement is what made it fun. Also there was cake at some point. BD boy was literal. I put a note in the treasure chest from (pirate) about how he was coming for whoever took his treasure. He was honestly concerned about that.
My youngest had an Indiana Jones party that I ran like an escape room. They had mysteries to solve, obstacles to overcome, and treasure to find. I got some of the other parents involved as characters like "competing evil archeologist" or "helpful jungle guide". As far as I know, everyone had a blast. But I put a lot of effort into the party as opposed to a "show up a chuck e cheese and enjoy chaos" type party.
Load More Replies...Whether you or other adults enjoy it isn't the point, though. Get it?
They were all 4. rented a bouncy house and paid two teenagers to watch them while the parents were grilling and drinking beer.
If you see me walking into a child's birthday party, have the decency to clock me in the back of the head with a shovel.
Golf.
I love George Carlin's comment on golf: "Ever watch golf on TV? It's like watching flies f**k. I get more excited picking out socks."
And until the advent of hi/def TV, you could not even see the ball after it was hit.
Load More Replies...Golf and sex are popular because they are two activities people enjoy despite not being good at them.
They both involve balls and holes in various combinations.
Load More Replies...They seriously level ridiculous amounts of land just to play the most boring sport in existence
IME it’s drinking whilst walking around manicured greenery, but I don’t like drinking.
Kombucha.
Have never liked it until I found ONE flavor of ONE brand that is actually quite good! Doesn't taste like vinegar or alcohol. Happy Mountain Kombucha, Peach Blossom (in case you're wondering). Tastes like a light peach soda. They're out of Portland, Oregon.
Little kids Christmas concerts.
You go there because you love your kids and want to support them in learning a skill.
So as a child of an alcoholic, I remember my mother NEVER going to any of my school performances. Many think kids don't remember, but they do. This has stayed with me all my life. It would have been nice to see a familiar face in the crowd to cheer me on or even show me a smile that I was doing a 'great' job singing.
I mean.... come on. Obviously people go out of the love for a child. And I thoroughly enjoy watching my kids, nieces/nephews, etc. Sing.
LOL Suffering through these is just part of being a parent / grandparent. Or any of those - whether or not it is christmas themed. You are not going because the live recording it going to become a platinum album. You go because your kid is in it and (usually) enjoying it and you support them. It is also a social thing - learning how to be on stage / in front of other people.
May I add, bad iPhone recordings of children's Christmas concerts?
Running. Like what the f**k.
My favorite outdoor activity whenever I see people I don't want to talk to.
Running makes you better at running.....and the better you are at running, the less calories you'll burn....meaning you'll forever have to run for longer and longer periods of time to see diminishing returns. Life weights instead.
Training to get better at running is hard, but being able to do it is great. Sometimes I am outside on a fresh day and I wish I could run but I’m not dressed for it.
Kevin Hart movies.
Ya how did he get so "popular" it's not like he was in some good movies and now he makes garbage, I've never seen him in anything but garbage. Bill burr called him a massive sell out to his face on his podcast once, bill was pissed cuz Kevin screwed some sitcom they were working on like 20 years ago over because he has a terrible work ethic, Kevin didn't even defend himself just basically agreed with him. I guess if you bow to the corporate overlords they give you a lick of that brass ring.
IPAs. I enjoy beer, but I've never tasted an IPA that wasn't extremely bitter, unpleasant s**t.
There is a reason for that....India Pale Ale was used as ballast for the trade ships going to India and then sold on to the British running the colony. It is very heavily hopped to stop it going bad on the journey.
Me too. Brewdog do an amazing grapefruit infused IPA called "Elvis Juice". Highly recommend.
Load More Replies...If you find IPA to be too bitter, then stay away from any triple monks beer or monks style beer (Westmalle, Karmeliet, Chimay, Orval...)
I'm sorry but no, Westmalle, Karmeliet, Chimay, Orval and the likes are all very good tasting beers. Most IPA's have this chemical bitterness over them. I think they taste like earwax. Or so I've heard that's what earwax tastes like :D
Load More Replies...All the IPAs l've tried taste like mango juice. Which is great, but l'm usually not in the mood for fruity beer
Technology conferences, trade shows and networking events. The worst, but everyone puts on their game face.
I have no idea why you got downvoted, but I agree with you. Upvote. This site is probably frequented by antisocial introverts which are getting anxious just thinking about meeting other people IRL.
Load More Replies...Went to a tradeshow in Geneva that was awesome. One booth had meats, cheeses and wine brought over from Italy daily. Another had a four star chef, On Site, making meals while you discussed contracts. And more.
Also love them. I get to actually see and talk to people I deal with frequently only over Teams/WebEx/Zoom. It amazing how much you can interact over a couple of beers.
Kale.
I think many people in Germany, Russia etc would disagree. Kale can be delicious. Especially since it's changed it's flavour the last decades (in my childhood they were all with more sulfate taste. They did this away. Today I can even eat Brussel sprouts because they now tastes better)
I've found that if I give foods I'm not fond of another try every few years I end up liking them,our taste buds change and develop through life, except bananas nope not happening
Load More Replies...I like kale as much as any other vegetable. But it has no place in a smoothie and I will die on this hill. Turns the whole thing an unappetizing shade of snot green
Love kale! When eating raw, massage it to break up the veins. I've made chips that I bake, sauteed, in salads...Yum!
Try kale stew (Stamppot boerenkool). Some like it, some don't. But I think it's delicious
In the past when I would go,out to ear and order something and it came with kale I never ate it because I never knew if it was edible or if it was there for looks. It wasn't until years later that I found out it was edible.
La Croix, Bubbly, and other seltzer waters. They taste like f*****g aspirin.
I heard someone say that La Croix is like watching TV static while someone shouts the names of fruit from another room. It's true but, apparently, I enjoy that flavor. LOL!
Bubly has zero flavor and it’s worse tasting than water, and I usually need a flavor packet to enjoy water.
I love unflavored minerally seltzer water, e.g. Gerolsteiner. Plain mineral-free carbonated water tastes boring and sterile to me.
Straight liquor shots.
Yes! I thought I didn't like vodka, but then I tasted genuine polish vodka and I was amazed! It was very mild and didn't induce any headaches.
Load More Replies...It's a matter of taste. I enjoy some. I don't "quaff" them like you see in movies though. I usually prefer sipping because I honestly like the flavor. Kirkland (Costco) has their spiced rum back in stock. Different bottle - probably a different supplier. I had a shot of that yesterday to try it out. I like it even better than the one they had previously.
I love the taste of good vodka and good whiskey. Wine on the other hand I'll only drink very specific ones and would gladly pass!
Anyone who used to work in bars had that enjoyment sucked out of them
Tonic Water. Taste like stomach acid after you throw up. Love me some Gin, but don't ruin it with that c**p.
So, Gin and Tonic exists for a reason. The Gin is to make the Tonic bearable. The Tonic is to keep your case of Malaria in remission, so it doesn’t kill you.
I love tonic water, trying to cut down a bit, so I mix it 59/60 with water. Definitely helps if you have restless legs, 1 glass with dinner.
I'm the odd one out here. I love tonic water but cannot stand seltzer.
Pride and Prejudice. The book. The movies. Any of it. Is insufferably boring.
't is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single human in possession of a good taste, must be in want of a copy of Pride and Prejudice" ;)
One of my all-time favourite authors and Pride and Prejudice one of my favourites from her. It surely is not for everyone, you have to dive a bit into the subtle but clear social criticism, humor and feminism (not forgetting when they were written). As a student (library science in the early 90ies) I soaked them up. Plus , it is a good exercise to improve the english language and vocabulary.
GIVING someone a massage.
On the rare occasion when I had a special woman in my life, I've loved giving her massages. I'm a sensualist, and getting to run my hands all over her, getting to make her feel relaxed and peaceful, its a great feeling. I love knowing my touch makes her happy.
Every time I get a massage I wish I had the training and skill to share that with the people I love. Nothing would make me happier than being able to give them that gift.
I used to do it at the restaurant I worked in (it was the 80s/90s). I never offered, but did when asked. I even had one of the cooks ask me to do it because he thought I was groping - I gave him one and he admitted I knew what I was doing. I once gave a customer a hand massage and she put $50 in my shirt pocket! (Long, weird story: I grew up in a recording studio and one person used to bring his yogi with him. While they were in a session, my siblings and I were learning about meditation and energy channels. We were taught how energy blockages in muscles caused discomfort. Might sound like hokum, but it worked.)
Honestly, alcohol. Drinking for enjoyment is something I cannot comprehend. Never have I ever drank some alcohol and genuinely enjoyed the taste of it. Cider was close, but I might as well just drink a fizzy drink then.
Sure, some/most might drink to get drunk, but that too gets boring after a certain age and after a while it comes at the cost of a hangover.
Obviously never had the right alcohol then, and cocktails are delicious. Not everyone drinks to get drunk. You can have a drink just to get a slight buzz or relax you
I have to disagree. Some people just don't like alcohol. Why is it not okay to just not like it? There is always this people saying "you hadn't the right one then" but your stunt know what they tried. I sipped on nearly anything to know what it tastes like because I'm curious but from cheap to expensive to Selfmade they are all disgusting to me. The smell, the taste, the feeling in mouth and throat. I don't even like the baking aroma or alcohol cooked for hours in food (no, studies showed it never completely vanish, there will always be a really small percentage left). Alkohol ist so holy to humans, that it seems like it's unbearable if someone don't like it. I have encountered so many situations where people tried to make me drink. Disgusting. Sorry for the rant. It's just so tiring. Sorry
Load More Replies...I love that first drink, which takes off the edge and usually makes me more creative when I'm writing for fun (yes, I realize how that makes me sound like an alcoholic lmao). Anything after the second drink, be it a beer or a glass of wine, just shuts down my brain and makes me regret it in the morning.
This is a genetic and skill based issue. My family dislikes the taste and feel of alcohol, and most of us only drink to get a bit drunk, but hate the taste and smell. But I have friends who describe it as a refreshing burst of air, and a warm glow, and don't even taste the bitter/gross taste I get.
I don't drink to oblivion, but I like to drink. I have a wine cellar, a booze collection, and order beer from Europe that I can't get in the U.S. I also can make my own beer, wine, and (hypothetically) pretty decent whiskey. As a matter of fact, while we were cooking together last night, my wife and I split a bottle I made in 2020.
Sounds like OP is talking about alcoholic beverages, not strictly alcohol itself. Amazingly, some people like them and some don't. Just as with brussels sprouts. Some people, like me, enjoy some alcoholic beverages but not all. There is nothing wrong with likes and dislikes, but I don't care for some peoples' absolutist views; the notion that their opinions are Truth.
I enjoy a good bourbon or stout (other than Guinness), but the cost per drink is higher than I usually willing to pay.
Learning languages. It’s fun when it pays off but forgetting a language you invested a lot of time in learning is an awful feeling.
I love learning languages! It's like exploring new maps in a video game, one tiny puzzle piece at a time. Once you get to the point where you can derive new words from context it becomes a straight up detective game!
And once you get to your 4th lor 5th anguage you can see how they are interconnected. I speak native Polish, English very well, German and Russian little less well and Italian I am learning now. It is quite fun to discover many Italian words are so similiar to polish words but totally different to English/German words of the same meaning. Also - learning languages is a great workout for your brain.
Load More Replies...What?! This is literally the most relaxing and rewarding activity out there. The joy of putting the pieces together and deciphering a language that prior to that was only an incomprehensible string of sounds is indiscribable. Plus you get to uncover a treasure trove of culture behind it. Loving it to bits ❤️
Based on recommendations, I just started a new program for Spanish and I love it. I'm having fun and learning to much. I'm blown away and wonder why it isn't taught this way in schools.
Someone told me that the best way to learn a language was in bed with someone who spoke it.
Blue cheese.
Its f*****g mold guys.
give me Roquefort NOW !!! ...yes we know it's mould not all mould is bad we wouldn't survive without it "penicillin"
Opera.
Oooo — wrong! Some of us really do love opera. It helps if you’re educated in that medium.
I really love it, especially Puccini's and Gounod's! And there was no one in my youth who introduced me to it. I heard it the first time and I just love the massive orchestra, the drama, the voices that just go beyond everything I knew before.
Load More Replies...Wow, can't believe that opera is on the list. That said when I have been it seems to me that most of the people were there to be seen. One time I wore a Pink Floyd T shirt.. I have long hair and my GF was wearing jeans and FC Barcelona top. We got some looks. Same happens at jazz events. To many pretentious pricks.
I always dress casual at the opera, glad i am not the only one. I am there for the music and the stories, not to flaunt money i don't have to people i don't know.
Load More Replies...I am not rich, do you honestly think i would spend money on opera tickets if i didn't enjoy it? Do you know how much they cost? Smh.
I read once that opera was found to activate more regions of the brain simultaneously than any other genre of music. Not sure what that means, if anything, but it does seem to do something that other music doesn't.
Won tickets one time to "Aida" at the Portland Opera. Hubby begrudgingly came with me and ended up LOVING it. Said he is so grateful he got the experience because it opened him up to a whole new world of music and performance. I won't say we love every opera, but we both appreciate the amazing voice talents of opera singers.
I never liked opera on radio and records. But I got a chance to attend one live, and loved it.
I think seeing an opera performed live makes a huge differenc. Which opera did you see, if I may ask?
Load More Replies...Never been to a opera. If I did I would need someone to explain o me what was going on.
What a ridiculous article. It is just full of people saying that just because they don't enjoy "xyz" nobody else can enjoy it either and just pretend to. There are several things in this list that I genuinely enjoy and wouldn't do them if I really didn't.
So you came here, read every post and put your opinion here. Gratulations! That´s the purpose.
Load More Replies...So, différent people enjoy or despise different things. "Il faut de tout pour faire un monde" (takes all kinds to make a world) as we say here.
I do wonder why people come to Bored Panda expecting everything to be 'relevant'. It's just some silly wasting-time fun - go with the flow!
For the most part, I agree with these. However, I certainly don't think "everyone" feels this way about anything here.
"Love" how so many people here think that just because they don't enjoy something, nobody else possibly can >_>
What a ridiculous article. It is just full of people saying that just because they don't enjoy "xyz" nobody else can enjoy it either and just pretend to. There are several things in this list that I genuinely enjoy and wouldn't do them if I really didn't.
So you came here, read every post and put your opinion here. Gratulations! That´s the purpose.
Load More Replies...So, différent people enjoy or despise different things. "Il faut de tout pour faire un monde" (takes all kinds to make a world) as we say here.
I do wonder why people come to Bored Panda expecting everything to be 'relevant'. It's just some silly wasting-time fun - go with the flow!
For the most part, I agree with these. However, I certainly don't think "everyone" feels this way about anything here.
"Love" how so many people here think that just because they don't enjoy something, nobody else possibly can >_>
