Friday OT #2 - But WHY?

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cyrocksmypants

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People who back into parking spaces rather than pull in them. Overall it's quicker and easier to back into an aisle over a small parking space, thus will save time and effort if done "normal." Bonus points for the people who back into spaces when they could have driven a few extra spots and just drive into a spot through to the next one, allowing them to drive out into an aisle and completely avoid backing up when parking and leaving. Sorry for the rant, however waiting for someone to back into a parking space is a huge pet peeve of mine.

Everyone in Hawaii does this and it drove me nuts. Especially because sometimes I'd have to sit there for five minutes as this person repeatedly tried to back into a spot (parking spots are tiny in Hawaii, probably due to lack of space). It's like, you're going to go backwards either going in or going out. Who cares this much?!
 
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Doc

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A lot of construction companies require their people to back into spots, because apparently there are a lot less accidents from backing into spots than backing out of spots.

I do agree it is silly in a lot of circumstances.
 

MeanDean

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First thought was tattoos. I'd rather just get a tee shirt. In case you change your mind tomorrow you can just change your tee-shirt. I think back at all the really important things to me at some phase in my life and thank God tattoos weren't a thing. I'd be cringing every time I looked in the mirror.

Also hate beards and goatees. Especially those long scraggly Duck Dynasty/Mt Dew Hillbilly types. And 70's porno-actor/John Oats mustaches. I do hate to shave myself and go several days between.

Side comment. Was someplace yesterday and they had Family Feud on. One of the questions was to women; one a scale of 1 to 10 how sexy is men's chest hair. The number one answer was one, or not sexy at all. So facial hair right by the mouth you kiss and where the food goes in is sexy and body hair usually under the clothing is not sexy? MMMMmmm-kay.
 

dahliaclone

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I'm going to add gamers to the list. Not high schoolers or college aged. But if you're nearing 40 you need to get out more.

More specifically I don't get World of Warcraft at all.
 
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cyhiphopp

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Beards. I don't get why guys grow them.

The last time I shaved all of my facial hair off was about 10 years ago when I was 28. I looked like I was about 12 years old. I haven't shaved it all off since then.

Some people just look better with or without them.
 
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CYCLNST8

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Not sure I follow this one.... If anything I would go with the counter.... Why don't more people make fun of Nickelback or Why does Nickelback have any fans at all....

Nowhere in my post did I cite them as an example of greatness.

I'm just tired of people constantly ripping on them when I can think of plenty of other musical acts that suck ass.
 

cyhiphopp

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Big Bang Theory - terrible show
Fidget spinners
World Series of Poker
Fantasy sports
Hoverboards
Kanye West

I'm sure I'll think of a few more.


Most of those I agree with. Here's my pro fantasy sports reasoning though.

I love football. Obviously I am not good enough to play at a high level, so I enjoy watching it.

Fantasy Football is a way to get more involved in NFL football. If you're doing it right you usually have to do some research and know most of the players in the league so there is some immersion that is enjoyable.

Secondly, I enjoy the strategy of it. I like being able to predict that my 3rd RB will have a big game and score a lot of points to win my matchup that week. Or finding a sleeper in the draft who ends up being a big part of my team.

Finally, I like being in leagues with my friends and going head to head with them, beating them, talking smack with them, or taking flack when I lose. There's a big social aspect to it that is fun, which is why I can't understand she people play in leagues with random strangers.
For example, I am joining the coworkers league at my new job. I'm looking forward to using it as a way to get to know my new coworkers.
 
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