Upsetting Trends That Bother You
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The whole rap industry thing. I get it, rap is popular and cool, but there are entirely too fucking many rappers out there acting like they're gangsters in fornt of a camera. I like a few rappers myself, but if I'm gonna listen to some idiot speaking/yelling into the mic, then I need him to at least have a few songs that aren't about getting head/ass or smoking weed and getting high.
Also, the large number of people who forgot to dress appropriately. There is no way a woman in her forties should be wearing a too short skirt and leggins. Wearing jeans that are 2-3 sizes too big and sagging is not what a true gangster should wear. I mean, you can't run from the cops while pulling up your pants now can you?
And the last one, I don't give a damn if I'm 17 and never had a girlfriend or can't drive. I don't need to be told that I should be driving to school and not ridding the bus, or how I'll be 'killin' the hoes if I dress better. I don't give a shit if I'm a little lonely or can't drive so STFU.
Also, the large number of people who forgot to dress appropriately. There is no way a woman in her forties should be wearing a too short skirt and leggins. Wearing jeans that are 2-3 sizes too big and sagging is not what a true gangster should wear. I mean, you can't run from the cops while pulling up your pants now can you?
And the last one, I don't give a damn if I'm 17 and never had a girlfriend or can't drive. I don't need to be told that I should be driving to school and not ridding the bus, or how I'll be 'killin' the hoes if I dress better. I don't give a shit if I'm a little lonely or can't drive so STFU.
I strongly dislike the "holier than thou" attitude that seems to go along with most Vegans and Vegetarians.Soviet Heavy said:
Humans have Canine teeth. We're clearly supposed to eat meat. If you don't want to then I won't stop you. Same goes for wrapping your dick in tinfoil and sticking it in an electrical socket. But neither of those things actually makes you a better person or offers any health gains in its own right.
And I've yet to see a support group for people that enjoy BBQ.
it,s only sexist when a man does it
it,s only racist when a white person does it (AKA double standards)
discrimination of all kinds (IE hiring a woman to fill a quota even though the man would be the better person for the job)
religious extremist (not limited to Islamic extremists but also christian)
douche bags
it,s only racist when a white person does it (AKA double standards)
discrimination of all kinds (IE hiring a woman to fill a quota even though the man would be the better person for the job)
religious extremist (not limited to Islamic extremists but also christian)
douche bags
this is also purely Australian, don't know if everyone is aware of it but the whole Aboriginal rights thing annoys me, it's gotten to the point that if you don't like something Aboriginal you're a racist. The government's also working on to change the history they teach, so instead of Europeans settling Australia, they invaded it.
1. Political correctness. It is ridiculous to believe we can change language as to not offend others. Laughable really.
2. Racism. I'm sorry, but these days racism isn't as bad as it used to be and has been used more as a tool of politicians who want to shout down those who don't agree with them or people who screwed up somewhere in their life and want someone other than themselves to blame. Yes there are racists in the world but these days everyone has opportunity and its up to you to make life work for you or not.
3. Any media source being touted as "unbiased." Here's a hint, they aren't. All of them have agendas, and that involves demographics, money and sensationalism. Quotes taken out of context to make a story bigger than it is, or reporting the small percentage of people at protests with ignorant signs or attitudes as being the same attitude as the whole group. Fox News is not alone being biased and misreporting things.
4. Corporate hate. Not all corporations are evil, soulless, greedy bastards. A lot of these corporations employ a vast number of people, putting food on their tables and clothes on their backs and providing the rest of society with things we enjoy. Creature comforts of the modern society.
5. Socialism. I'm sorry but socialism will not work in our society. No matter what, unless you have found a way of genetically engineering human beings to lead us who are not corrupt or susceptible to corruption. There will always be haves, have-nots and there will always be people who work harder than others and lazy bastards who cut corners and try to find ways not to do their share. The only thing in life we have an equality in is birth and death. Everything else we make for ourselves.
6. Hating on religion because of extremists. Look, not everyone who is Christian, Muslim or whatever is like the WBC or Al Qaeda or {insert extremist group here}. Like all forms of society, there are good eggs and bad eggs. We're not apples or other fruit where one spoils the whole bunch. We are people and cannot be judged by the idiots who take things too far, too literal or just darn well believe stupid things. Note: I'm not religious at all, I just think people are entitled to their beliefs so long as they do not hurt or impede other people's lives and I also think that while you can't prove religion science is not infallible either. What we believe isn't important, and if it gives us strength to be the best people we can be then that is awesome in my book.
2. Racism. I'm sorry, but these days racism isn't as bad as it used to be and has been used more as a tool of politicians who want to shout down those who don't agree with them or people who screwed up somewhere in their life and want someone other than themselves to blame. Yes there are racists in the world but these days everyone has opportunity and its up to you to make life work for you or not.
3. Any media source being touted as "unbiased." Here's a hint, they aren't. All of them have agendas, and that involves demographics, money and sensationalism. Quotes taken out of context to make a story bigger than it is, or reporting the small percentage of people at protests with ignorant signs or attitudes as being the same attitude as the whole group. Fox News is not alone being biased and misreporting things.
4. Corporate hate. Not all corporations are evil, soulless, greedy bastards. A lot of these corporations employ a vast number of people, putting food on their tables and clothes on their backs and providing the rest of society with things we enjoy. Creature comforts of the modern society.
5. Socialism. I'm sorry but socialism will not work in our society. No matter what, unless you have found a way of genetically engineering human beings to lead us who are not corrupt or susceptible to corruption. There will always be haves, have-nots and there will always be people who work harder than others and lazy bastards who cut corners and try to find ways not to do their share. The only thing in life we have an equality in is birth and death. Everything else we make for ourselves.
6. Hating on religion because of extremists. Look, not everyone who is Christian, Muslim or whatever is like the WBC or Al Qaeda or {insert extremist group here}. Like all forms of society, there are good eggs and bad eggs. We're not apples or other fruit where one spoils the whole bunch. We are people and cannot be judged by the idiots who take things too far, too literal or just darn well believe stupid things. Note: I'm not religious at all, I just think people are entitled to their beliefs so long as they do not hurt or impede other people's lives and I also think that while you can't prove religion science is not infallible either. What we believe isn't important, and if it gives us strength to be the best people we can be then that is awesome in my book.
AH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! Ooh.. Whoo... OK, I legitimately laughed for three minutes at that...Zachary Amaranth said:
Most disturbing trend? People's flagrant ignorance about even the most basic world issues.
"Wait, South Africa is a country? and you've been saying WHAT has been going on there for decades?"
*STRANGLE STRANGLE*
Trend that is the most likely to piss me off and make me yell incoherently at conservatives?
Gay marriage in America. Specifically, the fact that it's not legal and the fact that ANYONE still believes the legalization of Gay Marriage is a RELIGIOUS DISCUSSION. It's fucking not. It's a legislative and civil rights discussion. GRAGLE GRAGLE!
Trend that's disturbing but the least likely for me to get up in arms about?
The fact that the US government would rather help foster a violent, dangerous drug trade and spend millions in tax dollars on imprisoning people rather that just, you know, letting people get stoned on occasion.
Trend for which there is, tragically, no end in sight?
People believing that "feminism" is some kind of man hating boogeyman, not a relevant and necessary civil rights discussion. Seriously, the next person who uses the phrase "feminazi" in my presence is going to get their intestines pulled out of their nose.
Sorry but seriously? there is a fairly large portion of people in your country that speak a different language and you are surprised there are language options when you call a business? That's less political correctness and more smart business.FelixG said:
OT: The trend of people pretending the world is black and white and there is an easy solution to find if you would just subscribe to <insert political/religious ideology here>. On a related note the rise in number of libertarians, cuz you know, the businesses had nothing to do with the current economic problems. Right?. (No I don't think that all libertarian ideals are stupid but seriously a corporations primary concern is making money for themselves, not helping the people. Let the flaming from the libertarians commence. yes? no? I hope not.
I hate when people think they're wiser than others. Any book will tell you, if you think you're better, you're wrong. The people on YouTube commenting about Occupy Wall Street, they're horrible. They all think everyone that disagrees is just a mindless sheep working for the eeevil police.
I understand what you mean by the outside looking in thing; just about 2 years ago i was a pretty religious Lutheran, have since turned agnostic, so I've seen this from both sides of the fence. Back when I was very religious, i felt sorta the same way you feel about the common atheistic attitude towards religion, and i despised most of the strongly atheistic people who talk out against religion. but ever since i came to terms with my faith and became agnostic, i find myself increasingly agreeing with some of it. I'm growing to have a serious problem with how people use religion. Note, i don't think religion is inherently bad, but what I think is bad is how many people use it; many people use religion as a reason or to justify varying levels of intolerence, but most of all i dislike how many people refute basic science simply in the name of religion. I don't mind whatever people believe, but people cannot choose to ignore scientific facts simply because of beliefs.emeraldrafael said:
People trying to educate me on taxes. I've been a tax accountant for years but since the damn Tea Party and now these God forsaken Occupy X people there seems to be no end to the number of people who think they've divined the true nature of the tax code. Gee, wish I could have learned that neat trick before I took the CPA exam, would have been really usefull.
I know, you're poor and you're pissed, fine. Go to a library, pick up a copy of every major accounting magazine (yes there are accounting magazines) and then go take a tax class at your local community college.
The world makes a whole lot more sense when you shut up and read a book.
I guess smoking bans are another thing that bothers me.
I know, you're poor and you're pissed, fine. Go to a library, pick up a copy of every major accounting magazine (yes there are accounting magazines) and then go take a tax class at your local community college.
The world makes a whole lot more sense when you shut up and read a book.
I got a bone to pick with that one. I've got some legit issues like the Patriot Act and stuff like that but those are boring, what I'm most annoyed with are the damn smoking bans. I don't smoke my cigars in restaurants and I didn't smoke them in crowded places but I enjoyed smoking them in my local tavern. I smoke when I drink whiskey and I drink whiskey when I smoke and the only people around me were other people that were smoking. Let the owner decide what can go on in their establishment.Caverat said:
I guess smoking bans are another thing that bothers me.
The notion that we have to 'care' about every bad thing that happens in the world, and if we don't we're bad people. You have to get involved etc. etc.. Some things aren't worth that much attention, especially not when it's already getting its fair share.
And reality programs on TV with ludicrous concepts...
And reality programs on TV with ludicrous concepts...
The fact EVERY. FUCKING. SERIES is getting a reboot now to be 'darker and edgier'. Ok, yes, some series require reboots and some of them are pretty good BUT, we don't need every fucking series in the whole world to be rebooted simultaneously. Seriously, just give it a break already...
I agree both, Political correctness out of whack. I understand about slurs but basic terms become bad? Come on people and grow some skin, Political correctness is nothing but making us weak to communicate or share ideas. (Me: Hello sir. Someone: SEXIST!!)Noala said:
Also no one have any self responsibility. Blame the teachers! Blame The video games and TV! My fault for my kid is acting stupid? No! This what bothers me.
Hipsters. My god I cannot understand why people would pay hundreds of dollars to look like they climbed out of a dumpster behind a thrift store.
I used to look like that, it's called being homeless.
Pricks...
I used to look like that, it's called being homeless.
Pricks...