Things That I'm Sick To Death of Hearing...

[BraveMaroon]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Ditto. By that "logic," everyone who doesn't vote for the winner has thrown away his vote.

Well, taking that a step further, even if you vote for the winner in a state that swings the other way, your vote's wasted. Thanks, electoral college!

[ree-Xi]

I have been in the hospital for the past week and I am so tired of hearing - from medical professionals - "boy, your cough sounds bad."

You think?!!!!!????!

[IndianaSigKap]

I do not leave the house on black Friday.

[DubaiSis]

My biggest talking head gripe is Look. Look, if you start a sentence with Look, all you do is sound condescending and douchy.

Secondarily, if I hear "you didn't build that" one more time, I may open a vein myself. I've been REALLY good about keeping my opinions to myself (Midwestern uber-liberal working behind the orange curtain with an office full of rich white ladies), but I finally had to point out that that is NOT what President Obama said. There was no further bitching about the impending end of America for the rest of the day. So that's good.

[eastcoast2100]

I am pledging a fraternity and I was told to wear Polo Ralph Lauren, BrooksBrothers, Sperry’s Boat shoes, among other really expensive brands like Vineyard Vines. What is the true purpose behind wearing these labeled brands? Is it to appear wealthier and richer among others in society? Is it to portray British aristocratic-like fashion? Is it to make yourself known among other greeks, like gangs do by wearing specific colors (Crips with blue, Bloods with red)? I mean, if its about dressing conservative and classier can’t all of us do that by simply wearing polos, shirts, and solid tees? What’s the obsession with designer labels? Please answer respectfully, fraternity brothers are most welcome to answer, I don’t want to ask my brothers simply out of humiliation for not knowing. Sorority sisters can also answer too. Thanks!!!

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by eastcoast2100

I am pledging a fraternity and I was told to wear Polo Ralph Lauren, BrooksBrothers, Sperry’s Boat shoes, among other really expensive brands like Vineyard Vines. What is the true purpose behind wearing these labeled brands? Is it to appear wealthier and richer among others in society? Is it to portray British aristocratic-like fashion? Is it to make yourself known among other greeks, like gangs do by wearing specific colors (Crips with blue, Bloods with red)? I mean, if its about dressing conservative and classier can’t all of us do that by simply wearing polos, shirts, and solid tees? What’s the obsession with designer labels? Please answer respectfully, fraternity brothers are most welcome to answer, I don’t want to ask my brothers simply out of humiliation for not knowing. Sorority sisters can also answer too. Thanks!!!

Really, you are old enough to be in college and haven't figured out that certain brands are in style while others are not. Labels shouldn't mean anything, but in fashion they do. I doubt that every piece of clothing you wear needs to be designer. Pepper in a few of these brands amongst regular polos and solid tees. BTW, this is the wrong thread for this discussion.

[eastcoast2100]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Really, you are old enough to be in college and haven't figured out that certain brands are in style while others are not. Labels shouldn't mean anything, but in fashion they do. I doubt that every piece of clothing you wear needs to be designer. Pepper in a few of these brands amongst regular polos and solid tees. BTW, this is the wrong thread for this discussion.

Lol i guess I'm not really into fashion. One of my brothers finally told me the reason: its to look like the well-dressed classy better man we all strive to become one day. Its also to make first impressions, good lasting impressions. Thanks I'll make sure to pepper some into my wardrobe. Lol

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by agzg

"Everything happens for a reason."

"God never gives you more than you can handle."

So sick of hearing this!

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by eastcoast2100

Lol i guess I'm not really into fashion. One of my brothers finally told me the reason: its to look like the well-dressed classy better man we all strive to become one day.

In my opinion, it will be hard to achieve this goal with the way-past its expiration date Polo and with Vineyard Vines.

And to tie this back into this thread:

I'm tired of the word "classy," use of which is almost always anything but classy. And really, it's a word men should never use.

[PhoenixAzul]

At the moment, the phrase "oooohhh, you have the BAD kind of diabetes".
I never knew there was a "good" kind?

[GeorgiaGreek]

"Real Women Have Curves"

Unless "curves" is some new word for "no Y chromosome," this phrase is just so wrong. And even if it did mean that, it would be debatable.

I'm so sick of skinny-bashing.
The phrase came into popularity to counteract the societal fixation with being ultra-thin (which I think is way more present in the media than in real life), but has led to more negativity than positivity. If a woman is very thin either by nature or, unfortunately, an eating disorder, telling her she is "not a real woman" is probably one of the most spiteful and damaging messages you could send.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaGreek

"Real Women Have Curves"

Unless "curves" is some new word for "no Y chromosome," this phrase is just so wrong. And even if it did mean that, it would be debatable.

I'm so sick of skinny-bashing.
The phrase came into popularity to counteract the societal fixation with being ultra-thin (which I think is way more present in the media than in real life), but has led to more negativity than positivity. If a woman is very thin either by nature or, unfortunately, an eating disorder, telling her she is "not a real woman" is probably one of the most spiteful and damaging messages you could send.

Word, son.

It generally bothers me that skinny bashing is completely socially acceptable.

Ex: It's cool to tell me to "eat a sandwich." If I were to tell someone who was overweight that they "need to put that sandwich down" or "eat a salad" it's OMGWTFBBQ11!!!!

See also: "Do you EVER eat?"

I'm tempted to answer that with "Only on Tuesdays" and see what people say.

[Tulip86]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Word, son.

It generally bothers me that skinny bashing is completely socially acceptable.

Ex: It's cool to tell me to "eat a sandwich." If I were to tell someone who was overweight that they "need to put that sandwich down" or "eat a salad" it's OMGWTFBBQ11!!!!

See also: "Do you EVER eat?"

I'm tempted to answer that with "Only on Tuesdays" and see what people say.

I just think skinny bashing stems from jealousy more often and can some people don't even consider it rude. Because being thin is often portrayed as something to aspire people don't understand that calling someone out on it can be just as mean as calling someone fat. On the other hand, people commenting on an overweight person know full well they're being hurtful and rude and still do that on a regular basis. For most people it's still cool to call an overweight person fat to their face, or frown when they order an ice cream etc.

[WCsweet<3]

For what it's worth, there are people on both sides of the spectrum. Some glare at skinny people others glare at overweight people. As stated some people are ridiculous to thinner people. One time I remember eating an ice cream cone with a friend. Someone walked by and commented that we were just going to throw them up later anyway. Other times there are people who are ridiculous to overweight people. Others look at an overweight person and actually do comment on their food. I had a coworker when I worked at a coffee shop who would give sugar free/non fat milk to anyone she determined was over weight.

Really what we need is to address body image, obesity, and eating disorders. All three are a problem. We need to teach healthy eating and how to be confident with who you are.

And back to the thread at hand...

[tea&krumpets]

Ditto to the skinny bashing. Someone once told me I looked like an "anorexic monkey," when in fact I'm just naturally thin.

Another thing I'm sick of hearing: (upon learning I'm a nursing student) With your grades, why don't you want to be a doctor?