Post your unpopular opinions

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 1:40 pm

Title 9 is an abomination.

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 3:17 pm

All tattoos, every single one, worsen the look of anybody sporting one.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 4:11 pm

Popcorn is awful

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:11 pm

Everyone should drive a truck into a bridge with insufficient clearance at least once.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 7:25 am

There's no such thing as MSM. At best it's a distinction without a difference. I go to the toothpaste isle in any large supermarket in America and after reading 157 different labels walk out with just what I want; same with the bottled water isle and news online. People who rail against the MSM must be as equally tormented by tap water as if it's some compelling conspiracy. I think it's crap.

PieceOfMeat · Post by **PieceOfMeat** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:09 am

Most of the time, Nachos really aren't too good.
Same goes for Pizza.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:20 am

And with very rare exceptions, sushi is awful.

So are barbecue pork ribs.

And steak.

And any kind of sandwich. Or burrito.

But there are rare exceptions to all.

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:46 am

Longhorned wrote:And with very rare exceptions, sushi is awful.

this cant be, specifically the "awful" part.

Longhorned wrote:So are barbecue pork ribs.

no problem here

Longhorned wrote:And steak.

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Longhorned wrote:And any kind of sandwich. Or burrito.

wtf?

Longhorned wrote:But there are rare exceptions to all.

i understand it all depends on what and where we get the above mentioned items, im just having a difficult time understanding this given the context of the 30,000 plus posts ive read from you over the last 12 years.

forgive me as im more than a little confused.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:04 am

PieceOfMeat wrote:Most of the time, Nachos really aren't too good.
Same goes for Pizza.

Growing up, Friday was "pizza night". When I raised my kids, Friday was "pizza night".

I can go to my grave now never having another slice of pie and would be content.

"Let's get pizza" is something you will never hear me say.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:22 am

Every meal should be served burrito style.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:32 am

97cats wrote:
Longhorned wrote:And with very rare exceptions, sushi is awful.
this cant be, specifically the "awful" part.

Longhorned wrote:So are barbecue pork ribs.
no problem here

Longhorned wrote:And steak.
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Longhorned wrote:And any kind of sandwich. Or burrito.
wtf?

Longhorned wrote:But there are rare exceptions to all.
i understand it all depends on what and where we get the above mentioned items, im just having a difficult time understanding this given the context of the 30,000 plus posts ive read from you over the last 12 years.

forgive me as im more than a little confused.

I think it's very clear that you live a life of Sugarfish, Durant's, and Second Avenue Deli, etc. (as do I, as do I...)

Come back to me when you've had your share of sushi in St. Louis, steaks at Bennigan's, and sandwiches made over bins of canned foodstuffs scooped on to the "bread" by the pimply teens with plastic gloves and green hats.

One team of scientists has shown that those last mentioned three are representative of 98% of all sushi, steaks, and sandwiches.

The good stuff is rare. Piece of Meat would agree that some nachos and pizza are amazing. But that's rare.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:45 am

we had a nacho bar at a pool party on Saturday. i enjoyed it. canned cheese and all. there's many things that are not beneath me.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:56 am

All I know is gardiniera ruins everything.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:59 am

Chicat wrote:All I know is gardiniera ruins everything.

i too hate that.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:00 pm

Alieberman wrote:Every meal should be served burrito style.

This would work. Even spaghetti. I'd love to sink my teeth into spaghetti wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:07 pm

Longhorned wrote:
Alieberman wrote:Every meal should be served burrito style.
This would work. Even spaghetti. I'd love to sink my teeth into spaghetti wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

California style burrito has french fries.

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:06 pm

All depends on the tortilla. A good meal cannot be had (especially Mexican) without the right tortilla.

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:01 pm

Longhorned wrote:
I think it's very clear that you live a life of Sugarfish, Durant's, and Second Avenue Deli, etc. (as do I, as do I...)

lmmfao .....and, i do love Durant's!!!!!

and Sugarfish

and 2nd Ave

Longhorned wrote:Come back to me when you've had your share of sushi in St. Louis, steaks at Bennigan's, and sandwiches made over bins of canned foodstuffs scooped on to the "bread" by the pimply teens with plastic gloves and green hats.

now im officially confused

first, what the fuck is Bennigan's????

and

what the fuck is canned foodstuffs???

Longhorned wrote:One team of scientists has shown that those last mentioned three are representative of 98% of all sushi, steaks, and sandwiches.

so we're focusing on the major majority -- the picture is clearing up

Longhorned wrote:The good stuff is rare. Piece of Meat would agree that some nachos and pizza are amazing. But that's rare.

i understand now -- point made and i dont disagree

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:30 pm

97cats wrote:
first, what the fuck is Bennigan's????

97cats wrote:and

what the fuck is canned foodstuffs???

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:37 pm

Longhorned wrote:And with very rare exceptions, sushi is awful.

So are barbecue pork ribs.

And steak.

And any kind of sandwich. Or burrito.

But there are rare exceptions to all.

I like sushi, but I understand why people would not. Ribs, I wouldn't say awful, but overrated. Steak, true. I've never been able to enjoy steak much.

Sandwiches and burritos are just crazy talk, though. Sandwiches and burritos are awesome. First, I saw you hate sandwiches, and figured you hate America. Then I saw you hate burritos and figured you want to Make America Great Again.

I love just about all mexican food. If I had to pick a meh item, I would go with tamales. I don't hate them, but they're pretty much last on my list.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:44 pm

Try the tamales a Poca Cosa. Sumptuous.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:54 pm

dovecanyoncat wrote:Try the tamales a Poca Cosa. Sumptuous.

I'm not a huge fan of the masa. I've had tamales at good places, and I usually like the fillings. That's why I figure it's the masa that throws me.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:06 pm

I swear to you I am pretty sure that last photo is the Durham NC subway south of the old house. Right down to the brick wall, window and outside signage, and Abuela crafting the sandwich.

CatsbyAZ · Post by **CatsbyAZ** » Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:31 am

Andy Warhol's art sucks

CatsbyAZ · Post by **CatsbyAZ** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:53 am

3rd wave feminism is a way to complain about men while keeping one foot on the safe grounds of academia.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 4:08 pm

We have a ridiculously abundant aquifer that produces fantastic tap water, and people still buy bottled water. Says a lot, and when I figure out what that is, I will post it.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 4:09 pm

Alieberman wrote:Every meal should be served burrito style.

No soup for you!

Milk shakes always sound better than they are. Never as happy having one as I think I will be.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 4:16 pm

CatsbyAZ wrote:3rd wave feminism is a way to complain about men while keeping one foot on the safe grounds of academia.

I was just telling the bus driver the same thing this morning. Boy, did he have retort.

PieceOfMeat · Post by **PieceOfMeat** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:00 pm

the hudsucker proxy is overrated crap.

Oh, and so is the big lebowski.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 5:08 pm

PieceOfMeat wrote:the hudsucker proxy is overrated crap.

Oh, and so is the big lebowski.

You take that back and you take it back right now

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:47 pm

I don't "get" the big lebowski

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:58 pm

Hudsucker is still miles better than Lebowski--and I finally think I've "gotten" Lebowski.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:10 pm

CatsbyAZ wrote:3rd wave feminism is a way to complain about men while keeping one foot on the safe grounds of academia.

Confession time: I don't even know the difference between waves of feminism.

Speaking of waves, the wave at a sporting event is rarely fun and most often stupid and distracting. In a sport like basketball, it completely detracts from the action.

Big unpopular opinion: I don't know why the eclipse was a big deal. It's a well documented natural phenomenon that looks like you would think it does. I mean, cool, but people were really fired up about it, and I do not underatand that.

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 1:19 pm

Ronald Reagan, was, overall, a very bad President.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 1:28 pm

carcassdragger wrote:Ronald Reagan, was, overall, a very bad President.

No idea why conservatives love him so much.

1. Illegal alien amnesty for 3 million
2. Arms to Iran for hostages
3. Pro gun control
4. Iran/Contra affair
5. Tax raiser
6. Trickle down blew up the national debt, tripling it
7. Helped create the Taliban

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 1:50 pm

PieceOfMeat wrote:the hudsucker proxy is overrated crap.

Oh, and so is the big lebowski.

Oh, and you probably DO like The Eagles, I suppose...

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:03 pm

Merkin wrote:
carcassdragger wrote:Ronald Reagan, was, overall, a very bad President.
No idea why conservatives love him so much.

1. Illegal alien amnesty for 3 million
2. Arms to Iran for hostages
3. Pro gun control
4. Iran/Contra affair
5. Tax raiser
6. Trickle down blew up the national debt, tripling it
7. Helped create the Taliban

8. Deregulated the savings and loan industry which was insured by tax dollars, necessitating the largest bailout, up to that time, in history.
9. Had more appointees convicted or indicted than any President ever.
10 Had a top administrator go to prison for perjury to Congress.
11. Had his schedule set by an astrologer from California.
12 Took over the biggest creditor nation in the world and 8 years later had turned us into the biggest debtor nation.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:17 pm

carcassdragger wrote:
Merkin wrote:
carcassdragger wrote:Ronald Reagan, was, overall, a very bad President.
No idea why conservatives love him so much.

1. Illegal alien amnesty for 3 million
2. Arms to Iran for hostages
3. Pro gun control
4. Iran/Contra affair
5. Tax raiser
6. Trickle down blew up the national debt, tripling it
7. Helped create the Taliban

8. Deregulated the savings and loan industry which was insured by tax dollars, necessitating the largest bailout, up to that time, in history.
9. Had more appointees convicted or indicted than any President ever.
10 Had a top administrator go to prison for perjury to Congress.
11. Had his schedule set by an astrologer from California.
12 Took over the biggest creditor nation in the world and 8 years later had turned us into the biggest debtor nation.

13. Suffered from dementia the majority of his second term.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:52 am

Why I never support building stadiums for rich people. Always a need (rather than a "want") that could've been financed, like, say, better infrastucture. For instance, Houston.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:17 pm

Sonic Youth sucks.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:17 pm

gumby wrote:Why I never support building stadiums for rich people. Always a need (rather than a "want") that could've been financed, like, say, better infrastucture. For instance, Houston.

Actually, I think this is either a popular opinion or about to become a popular opinion. The Raiders and Chargers are recent examples of cities that just flatly tapped out of trying to keep a pro team. Before that, the Sonics in the NBA lost a team by prioritizing funds for city needs over the sports team.

I don't know if this is unpopular or not, but the NFL is going to implode in about 10 years.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:30 am

I think my unpopular opinion that the brain-destroying sport of football just needs to go away is becoming more and more popular.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:56 am

It is. I don't want football to go away, but changes need to be made in equipment or something to change the injuries. As is though I have a hard time seeing football not being relegated to a lower tier sport with less high end athletes playing in it that isn't nearly as popular within 20-40 years.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:56 am

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
gumby wrote:Why I never support building stadiums for rich people. Always a need (rather than a "want") that could've been financed, like, say, better infrastucture. For instance, Houston.

Actually, I think this is either a popular opinion or about to become a popular opinion. The Raiders and Chargers are recent examples of cities that just flatly tapped out of trying to keep a pro team. Before that, the Sonics in the NBA lost a team by prioritizing funds for city needs over the sports team.

I don't know if this is unpopular or not, but the NFL is going to implode in about 10 years.

About time. Still a lot of bitching in NW about not caving to Sonics demands (and David Stern's). When I first moved here, voters statewide said "yes" to a football stadium for pauper Paul Allen (Microsoft). Been to one game: Two tix, nosebleeds: $450. Ah, family entertainment!

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:18 am

Longhorned wrote:I think my unpopular opinion that the brain-destroying sport of football just needs to go away is becoming more and more popular.

With athletes retiring at the top of their game due to CTE concerns, then yes, it is a very real issue.

My wife wouldn't let my kids play Pop Warner due to injury concerns and such. I see Cal Poly football players almost every day walking around since I work close to the stadium and football offices, and see a lot of casts and walking boots.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:20 am

Chicat wrote:Sonic Youth sucks.

I'm not sure I'd go this far, but I've never understood them. I've tried.

Dinosaur Jr is woefully underrated.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:30 am

Radiohead ... no, I'm just not that brave. Lovely group. Carry on.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:42 am

I don't get the fascination with Taylor Swift. Cute girl, but ??? Wouldn't recognize a single song of hers. Just see her face everywhere.

gumby wrote:Radiohead ... no, I'm just not that brave. Lovely group. Carry on.

What's your current opinion of ELP?

RIP Greg Lake.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:07 am

JMarkJohns wrote:
Chicat wrote:Sonic Youth sucks.

I'm not sure I'd go this far, but I've never understood them. I've tried.

Dinosaur Jr is woefully underrated.

I've tried too. Keep being told how ahead of their time they are and how they're truly musical geniuses.

Really it's just disjointed noise.

Agree on Dinosaur Jr. An early love of mine that continues to this day.

As for Radiohead, say something bad about them and we're in a fight.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:39 pm

Merkin wrote:I don't get the fascination with Taylor Swift. Cute girl, but ??? Wouldn't recognize a single song of hers. Just see her face everywhere.

gumby wrote:Radiohead ... no, I'm just not that brave. Lovely group. Carry on.

What's your current opinion of ELP?

RIP Greg Lake.

Not as high as it was when I was a teen. When I was high. My fave band as a teen.
"Still, they turn me on."

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