Unpopular Opinions

[Metalwolf]

More of mine:

The whole Matrix trilogy was stupid. I thought it was overrated even then, and I guess it's fitting that it's barely mentioned now.

I hate the idea of Prometheus as the prequel to the whole Aliens franchise. To me, Aliens should stay aliens and not some accidental offshoot of human DNA that got created through some black goo.

The only really good episodes of Seinfeld was the Pigman episode, Soup Nazi, and Bubbleboy ones. The rest of the show is boring.

[Slade]

Can't stand the naval missions in the ac games

[MrTMNT2012]

Don't know if these are THAT unpopular of opinions but:

Star Trek: The Next Generation is better than the original.
The Karate Kid remake was better than the original.
The Legend of Korra is better than The Legend of Aang.
Dragon Ball is WAY better than Dragon Ball Z.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Yeah, I like him fine, but I totally can't stand the whole "NO ONE but (name here) can EVER play the part of (character here)" thing. That's stupid.

I'm a big fan of conroy's voice, but my second favorite Batman voice is Bruce Greenwood. I loved his portrayal of Batman in Under the Red Hood. I wish he'd get more chances to voice Batman.

[ObiWanFan4life]

I'm a big fan of conroy's voice, but my second favorite Batman voice is Bruce Greenwood. I loved his portrayal of Batman in Under the Red Hood. I wish he'd get more chances to voice Batman.

Yeah, he's pretty good too.

[ZariusTwo]

I hate this idea that "Bruce Wayne is the one true Batman", "Peter Parker is the one true Spider-Man" or any of that progress-cockblocking rubbish that comic fans and fans-turned-writers afraid of growth and change frequently spurt. In all my years reading comics, characters like Terry McGuiness, Dick Grayson, Helena Wayne, Miguel O'Hara, Mayday Parker and Miles Morales have all been more compelling to read about in the last couple of years than the originators of their respective legacies.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

Don't know if these are THAT unpopular of opinions but:

Star Trek: The Next Generation is better than the original.
The Karate Kid remake was better than the original.
The Legend of Korra is better than The Legend of Aang.
Dragon Ball is WAY better than Dragon Ball Z.

I wouldn't say the Karate Kid opinion is unpopular. I would just say it is stupid. LOL. That movie is one of my all time favorites. Just kidding in saying you are stupid. I really do disagree with that opinion though.

[MrTMNT2012]

I wouldn't say the Karate Kid opinion is unpopular. I would just say it is stupid. LOL. That movie is one of my all time favorites. Just kidding in saying you are stupid. I really do disagree with that opinion though.

Oh I love the original Karate Kid :tgrin: but I just feel the remake was better made and more focused despite...Jaden Smith!

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

Oh I love the original Karate Kid :tgrin: but I just feel the remake was better made and more focused despite...Jaden Smith!

I grew up watching the Karate Kid and my dad even took me to watch part 2 in the theaters. I had tons of Karate Kid toys as well. If you've never heard of a band called No More Kings they are PHENOMENAL and all their songs are mostly about 80s culture and they have a song called Sweep The Leg and it is told from Johnny's perspective and shows how fighting dirty pretty much destroyed his life. The video is AWESOME and has the whole original cast of Cobra Kai doing like a "where are they now" thing. I HIGHLY recommend that you watch it. It is REALLY REALLY GOOD and they are a GREAT band. I try and tell tons of people about them because no one seems to know about them.

[shuriken]

Dragon Ball is WAY better than Dragon Ball Z.

YEEEESSS. It's not all power level bullsh*t. Plus you see 3 martial arts tournaments go down which was always neat.

[Slade]

Gt was better than both..:tcouch:


I kid I kid

[pennydreadful]

Donnie Darko. I've watched it several times and for the life of me, I cannot understand the appeal. I admit, I have a very short attention span when it comes to movies (or, well, anything really) - if it doesn't grab my interest fairly early in, my attention begins to wander shortly thereafter.

But geez, this movie. I actually think I'd rather have Freddy Krueger do my next pap smear than sit through this exercise in navel-gazing torpitude ever again.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

Donnie Darko. I've watched it several times and for the life of me, I cannot understand the appeal. I admit, I have a very short attention span when it comes to movies (or, well, anything really) - if it doesn't grab my interest fairly early in, my attention begins to wander shortly thereafter.

But geez, this movie. I actually think I'd rather have Freddy Krueger do my next pap smear than sit through this exercise in navel-gazing torpitude ever again.

I feel the same way about Frozen as you do about Donnie Darko. I mean it is OK but it's not like it is to die for awesome or anything and I don't think it warrants NEAR the fanbase it has. Also Twizzlers are nasty btw. Just sayin'. LOL.

[pennydreadful]

I think I'm one of only five people left on the planet that still hasn't seen Frozen. I am so thoroughly, thoroughly burnt out on CG Pixar-fest movies. Can we please bring back traditional animation? Don Bluth must be turning in his grave, honestly.

[Cure]

I think I'm one of only five people left on the planet that still hasn't seen Frozen. I am so thoroughly, thoroughly burnt out on CG Pixar-fest movies. Can we please bring back traditional animation? Don Bluth must be turning in his grave, honestly.

It must be really hard for him to roll in his grave considering he's still f*cking alive.

Also, ninety percent of his movies are awful.

[Leo656]

Ah, here's one. I didn't hate the first G.I. Joe movie. I probably should, and it's pretty dumb, but I don't hate it. I wasn't dramatically in love with the cartoons or toys though, so I get why people who are more into it than me hated it. Other than the ending where they made an icecap or whatever sink, I didn't have any real problems with it, other than the fact it's dumb on its face.

[CyberCubed]

Guardians of the Galaxy was underwhelming. It had some shining moments, but overall I can't harbor anything above the level of, "Meh" towards it. Slap any other characters as the stars and it could have been any random sci-fi movie of the last 20 years.

[ssjup81]

I don't like Pulp Fiction or the Kill Bill series and don't get the popularity of either.

[Peanut]

I think anyone who spends the majority of their leisure time consuming passive media is a brain dead slob.

[ssjup81]

I think anyone who spends the majority of their leisure time consuming passive media is a brain dead slob.Passive media? Do you have an example?

[pennydreadful]

It must be really hard for him to roll in his grave considering he's still f*cking alive.

Also, ninety percent of his movies are awful.

Holy carp, he's still alive? Dude's gotta be getting on in years... Ok, once he dies, he can start rolling in it. :lol:

As far as awful... eh, that's probably subjective. Still, sounds like there's at least ten percent that you think are non-awful -- care to share which ones you liked? ;)

Maybe Disney animation would've been a better example, neh?

[Cure]

Ok, once he dies, he can start rolling in it. :lol:

Hilarious.

Still, sounds like there's at least ten percent that you think are non-awful -- care to share which ones you liked? ;)

American Tail is good.

[Wingnut]

It must be really hard for him to roll in his grave considering he's still f*cking alive.

Also, ninety percent of his movies are awful.

Minor oversight :lol:

The Secret of NIMH...An American Tale, strikeout on everything else? Am I close?

Maybe Rock-a-Doodle, but that's a tougher sell.

Edit: I didn't see your post Cure, I was at least 1/2. I swear it.

[Cure]

Edit: I didn't see your post Cure, I was at least 1/2. I swear it.

I believe you, relax.

[Netkeeper]

I think I'm one of only five people left on the planet that still hasn't seen Frozen. I am so thoroughly, thoroughly burnt out on CG Pixar-fest movies. Can we please bring back traditional animation? Don Bluth must be turning in his grave, honestly.
I haven't seen it either. I'm also burnt out on CG animation at all, not just in movies, but in cartoons too.

Don Bluth wants to make another traditionally animated movie but can't due to the idea that it "wouldn't make enough money".

[shuriken]

^^Rock-a-doodle doo was mildly amusing. And it's a shame they are probably right.

[pennydreadful]

Hilarious.

Oh Cure, you know you love me.

The Land Before Time isn't getting any love from you people? I am shocked and appalled.

[Cure]

Oh Cure, you know you love me.

I really f*cking don't.

[pennydreadful]

One day we'll be the best of friends - I just know it.

[Netkeeper]

The Land Before Time isn't getting any love from you people? I am shocked and appalled.
That's his best work.

[pennydreadful]

I can't believe nobody's mentioning All Dogs Go To Heaven, or the Secret of Nimh, or Thumbelina, or Titan AE... unless they apparently belong to the "90% suck" section. Oh well, different strokes I guess. *shrugs*

[The Stryker]

Titan AE is GARBAGE!

Oh my goodness it's bad.

[Netkeeper]

I liked Titan AE. It's been so long since I've seen it, though.

[shuriken]

I can't believe nobody's mentioning All Dogs Go To Heaven, or the Secret of Nimh, or Thumbelina, or Titan AE... unless they apparently belong to the "90% suck" section. Oh well, different strokes I guess. *shrugs*

The first two are good. The latter 2 meh. But then again I like Rock-A-Doodle doo...

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

I think I'm one of only five people left on the planet that still hasn't seen Frozen. I am so thoroughly, thoroughly burnt out on CG Pixar-fest movies. Can we please bring back traditional animation? Don Bluth must be turning in his grave, honestly.

Dude I am so with you that you can't even know! I am so sick and tired of these lazy "animated" films. I'm a huge Disney fan and go a few times a year and have gotten to talk to some actual Disney artists and animators and I can tell you that every one I have talked to feels the exact same way. The "animation" just seems so dang assembly line to me. It is just another example of Hollywood taking a formula and milking it until it finally just nauseates people.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

I don't like Pulp Fiction or the Kill Bill series and don't get the popularity of either.

REALLY???!!! I mean SERIOUSLY???!!! Kill Bill is PHENOMMMMENAL!!! Pulp Fiction is great too but I actually like both Kill Bill flicks better. The characters, the story, the twists, the dialog, and the action are just stellar. Pai Mei is one of the coolest characters ever in my opinion.

[ssjup81]

REALLY???!!! I mean SERIOUSLY???!!! Kill Bill is PHENOMMMMENAL!!! Pulp Fiction is great too but I actually like both Kill Bill flicks better. The characters, the story, the twists, the dialog, and the action are just stellar. Pai Mei is one of the coolest characters ever in my opinion.It feels like a lot of over the top violence. I don't like that type of violence. It feels unnecessary.

[Davetello]

REALLY???!!! I mean SERIOUSLY???!!! Kill Bill is PHENOMMMMENAL!!! Pulp Fiction is great too but I actually like both Kill Bill flicks better. The characters, the story, the twists, the dialog, and the action are just stellar. Pai Mei is one of the coolest characters ever in my opinion.

Agreed, Pulp Fiction is masterful. I saw both Kill Bill volumes for the first time two years ago on Netflix. Loved both volumes, and especially enjoyed Caradine's Superman monologue at the end of vol 2.

But hey, it is the unpopular opinions thread. lol.

[Leo656]

I still have yet to see Kill Bill, people not shutting up about it when it came out kind of pushed it off my radar. I f***ing love "Pulp Fiction", though. You notice a little more every time you see it. Saw that for the first time when I was like 14, blew my F'n mind.

[Davetello]

Yeah, Pulp Fiction is immense imo. It's just a very special film. Speaking of noir/gangster type films, I saw Sin City for the first time the other night. I watched the extended version, so all the stories were separate. Really enjoyed it. Think I watched it because A Dame to Kill for comes out in cinemas over the next few days. Gonna go watch it I think.

And as a Superman fan you'll probably relish the little Kill Bill monologue which I refer to above.

[Leo656]

I got both volumes on DVD, they're just sitting on the shelf. I'll get to it. :)

Pulp Fiction was one of those movies that completely redefined what I though movies were capable of and could be, though. Not the best thing ever or anything, but it's a nice piece of business.

EDIT: I feel like I should leave an actual response to the thread. I'unno if it's unpopular or not, but I think "Two And A Half Men" is f***ing dog sh*t. My wife's Dad loves it so I see a little of it every day just in passing, and it's just so terrible that it f***ing hurts.

[Davetello]

I got both volumes on DVD, they're just sitting on the shelf. I'll get to it. :)

Pulp Fiction was one of those movies that completely redefined what I though movies were capable of and could be, though. Not the best thing ever or anything, but it's a nice piece of business.

EDIT: I feel like I should leave an actual response to the thread. I'unno if it's unpopular or not, but I think "Two And A Half Men" is f***ing dog sh*t. My wife's Dad loves it so I see a little of it every day just in passing, and it's just so terrible that it f***ing hurts.

Yeah, I know what you mean about Pulp Fiction. It's notTHE greatest film ever, but it was extremely influential and ahead of its time.

Tbh I feel that way about a lot of sitcoms. I never really got "Friends" either. I've never seen "Two and a Half Men" though so can't comment on it.

[Wingnut]

Still don't like the series finale of Six Feet Under. "Well done" I guess, seemed like a cop out.

Still have this image in my head from said finale...Make it stop.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/GenAn/SFU512_zps2116998e.png

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

I got both volumes on DVD, they're just sitting on the shelf. I'll get to it. :)

Pulp Fiction was one of those movies that completely redefined what I though movies were capable of and could be, though. Not the best thing ever or anything, but it's a nice piece of business.

EDIT: I feel like I should leave an actual response to the thread. I'unno if it's unpopular or not, but I think "Two And A Half Men" is f***ing dog sh*t. My wife's Dad loves it so I see a little of it every day just in passing, and it's just so terrible that it f***ing hurts.

Drop the computer and run for the shelf!!! They are really incredible pieces of cinema. They are actually my 2 favorite Tarantino films and I probably actually like Vol. 2 the best and that might actually be an unpopular opinion. One thing that's cool about his films for me is that I live in Knoxville and he was born here and he actually mentions East TN in all is films in one way or another. He actually had Brad Pitt say that he was from "Maynardville" which is the exact town I live in. It only has 3 red lights. People around here were erupting in applause during the showings of the movie. LOL.

[ssjup81]

Yeah, Pulp Fiction is immense imo. It's just a very special film. Speaking of noir/gangster type films, I saw Sin City for the first time the other night. I watched the extended version, so all the stories were separate. Really enjoyed it. Think I watched it because A Dame to Kill for comes out in cinemas over the next few days. Gonna go watch it I think.

And as a Superman fan you'll probably relish the little Kill Bill monologue which I refer to above.I just can't see it that way. I just see it as unnecessary violence or films that are violent for the sake of being violent and shocking.

The rape seen in Pulp Fiction is still unwatchable to me and my reaction was terribly strong...but I'm always like that with rape stuff, but this one was the strongest.

[Davetello]

I just can't see it that way. I just see it as unnecessary violence or films that are violent for the sake of being violent and shocking.

The rape seen in Pulp Fiction is still unwatchable to me and my reaction was terribly strong...but I'm always like that with rape stuff, but this one was the strongest.

That's fair enough mate - I can see why the film would elicit those type of repugnant feelings. Everyone has a different view of things, and the great thing is that there's plenty of variety out there :)

The rape scene is pretty strong, I must admit. I first seen the film when I was about 14 and started to watch it more often from 19 onwards, so I was still fairly young on my initial exposure to it. It is overwhelming at some points and you do need a strong stomach.

[Leo656]

That's definitely a way of looking at it; unfortunately the world is very much a dark and violent place, thus Tarantino's films are mostly, to me, kind of like holding a mirror up to society. "See? This is how things really are, this is how people really think/act/behave, beneath their pretenses." That kind of thing should make people uncomfortable, because otherwise they aren't human.

I wouldn't call it "unnecessary" though by any means; those movies get the exact reaction they're trying to get, after all. You're supposed to feel dirty and a little bit guilty for watching/enjoying them. The rest, is simply whether or not violent media is to an individual's taste. Which is entirely subjective.

I did think "From Dusk 'Til Dawn" was a little too over-the-top for the sheer hell of it the first time I saw it. Then I realized it was kind of more tongue-in-cheek, now it's one of my favorites of his. I didn't "get" it the first time for some reason. :lol:

I'm not gonna lie, though, Tarantino's a pussycat. I've seen/read about plenty of movies since then that make his stuff look like Disney.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

That's definitely a way of looking at it; unfortunately the world is very much a dark and violent place, thus Tarantino's films are mostly, to me, kind of like holding a mirror up to society. "See? This is how things really are, this is how people really think/act/behave, beneath their pretenses." That kind of thing should make people uncomfortable, because otherwise they aren't human.

I wouldn't call it "unnecessary" though by any means; those movies get the exact reaction they're trying to get, after all. You're supposed to feel dirty and a little bit guilty for watching/enjoying them. The rest, is simply whether or not violent media is to an individual's taste. Which is entirely subjective.

I did think "From Dusk 'Til Dawn" was a little too over-the-top for the sheer hell of it the first time I saw it. Then I realized it was kind of more tongue-in-cheek, now it's one of my favorites of his. I didn't "get" it the first time for some reason. :lol:

I'm not gonna lie, though, Tarantino's a pussycat. I've seen/read about plenty of movies since then that make his stuff look like Disney.

Check out 13 Assassins or Audition if you want to see some insane gore. 13 Assassins is one of the coolest movies ever too.

[plastroncafe]

I've always found Tarentino's work to be more fun to reference than to watch. While I think it's great that he's doing something different in Hollywood, I really don't like his stuff.

[Leo656]

Check out 13 Assassins or Audition if you want to see some insane gore. 13 Assassins is one of the coolest movies ever too.

Honestly, over-the-top gore and such isn't exactly my taste, believe it or not. I mean, it has its place, but it doesn't impress me in and of itself. I've just seen so much stuff overall, though, that Tarantino's stuff hardly seems "bad" at all. I mean even the first few minutes of "Saving Private Ryan" were way "worse" than anything Tarantino ever did. If anything his stuff is more disturbing on a cerebral level than gory/violent.

I don't have a problem with violence per se, but I feel some filmmakers do over-rely on it for shock value in place of story or character development and I'm not a fan of that. I simply don't agree that Tarantino's movies fall into that category.

"Audition" is one of those movies I've read about (but haven't seen) that make me go, "Hmmm... people are sicker than I thought, and they somehow get lots of money to bring their ideas to life." :lol: That one, and "A Serbian Film", which I don't plan to ever watch, like ever. Never ever. It showed up in an article about movies that'll ruin you for life or some sh*t like that, so I read about it on wikipedia, and it's like... holy sh*t, man. Ooooof. (I highly suggest NOT reading about it unless you want to keep anything you've eaten today down, incidentally...)

[Davetello]

Yeah, agree with most of what has been posted since my previous post. Tarantino's work is interesting from a sociological standpoint - his films are more than just entertainment - they are influential in other ways too. We can squabble over the extent but as they do move beyond cinema. You could say the same about the work of the Coen brothers etc, as well.

There was a horror film about a guy who was a serial killer, and it's just sick gore from start to finish - it even featured the gruesome murder of a little girl. It's been banned in lots of countries. I can't remember what it's called, but I'm sure "Murder" is in the title.

[ssjup81]

That's fair enough mate - I can see why the film would elicit those type of repugnant feelings. Everyone has a different view of things, and the great thing is that there's plenty of variety out there :)

The rape scene is pretty strong, I must admit. I first seen the film when I was about 14 and started to watch it more often from 19 onwards, so I was still fairly young on my initial exposure to it. It is overwhelming at some points and you do need a strong stomach.I have strong reaction to rape in general, given a personal issue but that was the worst. I prefer stuff implied.

[Logan]

The Dark Knight is overrated. Also, while I think Heath Ledger gave a good performance, he was less like the Joker and more like someone Hannibal Lecter would help profile.

[AT-Man]

There was a horror film about a guy who was a serial killer, and it's just sick gore from start to finish - it even featured the gruesome murder of a little girl. It's been banned in lots of countries. I can't remember what it's called, but I'm sure "Murder" is in the title.

I'm intrigued, please tell me if you remember the name!

[pennydreadful]

The rape seen in Pulp Fiction is still unwatchable to me and my reaction was terribly strong...but I'm always like that with rape stuff, but this one was the strongest.

I have strong reaction to rape in general, given a personal issue but that was the worst. I prefer stuff implied.

I'm the same, dude - I can't handle any type of sexual violence in movies. Or when they hurt animals in movies... which is why websites like doesthedogdie.com come in really handy for me. :lol:

Honestly, over-the-top gore and such isn't exactly my taste, believe it or not. I mean, it has its place, but it doesn't impress me in and of itself. I've just seen so much stuff overall, though, that Tarantino's stuff hardly seems "bad" at all. I mean even the first few minutes of "Saving Private Ryan" were way "worse" than anything Tarantino ever did. If anything his stuff is more disturbing on a cerebral level than gory/violent.

I don't have a problem with violence per se, but I feel some filmmakers do over-rely on it for shock value in place of story or character development and I'm not a fan of that. I simply don't agree that Tarantino's movies fall into that category.

"Audition" is one of those movies I've read about (but haven't seen) that make me go, "Hmmm... people are sicker than I thought, and they somehow get lots of money to bring their ideas to life." :lol: That one, and "A Serbian Film", which I don't plan to ever watch, like ever. Never ever. It showed up in an article about movies that'll ruin you for life or some sh*t like that, so I read about it on wikipedia, and it's like... holy sh*t, man. Ooooof. (I highly suggest NOT reading about it unless you want to keep anything you've eaten today down, incidentally...)

I've heard about A Serbian Film and that's one I'll definitely steer clear of til my dying day - the other half has watched it and just hearing about it was bad enough.

I don't really think of myself as an anti-violence in movies person, it's more that I can only handle it without it affecting my mood if it's done in a non-realistic context. Stuff like Saving Private Ryan (or any war movie in general) is a total no-go for me - anything that reminds me too much of real life just depresses me. Hence why I have a lot of trouble with the goreno genre, like Hostel and Saw and Wolf Creek - anything that taps into how meanspirited the world can actually be just bums me out.

What can I say, I'm a delicate snowflake. :lol:

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

Honestly, over-the-top gore and such isn't exactly my taste, believe it or not. I mean, it has its place, but it doesn't impress me in and of itself. I've just seen so much stuff overall, though, that Tarantino's stuff hardly seems "bad" at all. I mean even the first few minutes of "Saving Private Ryan" were way "worse" than anything Tarantino ever did. If anything his stuff is more disturbing on a cerebral level than gory/violent.

I don't have a problem with violence per se, but I feel some filmmakers do over-rely on it for shock value in place of story or character development and I'm not a fan of that. I simply don't agree that Tarantino's movies fall into that category.

"Audition" is one of those movies I've read about (but haven't seen) that make me go, "Hmmm... people are sicker than I thought, and they somehow get lots of money to bring their ideas to life." :lol: That one, and "A Serbian Film", which I don't plan to ever watch, like ever. Never ever. It showed up in an article about movies that'll ruin you for life or some sh*t like that, so I read about it on wikipedia, and it's like... holy sh*t, man. Ooooof. (I highly suggest NOT reading about it unless you want to keep anything you've eaten today down, incidentally...)
You know what's weird is I really consider Tarantino's violence more "cartoony" I guess. It's almost like it's lighthearted or something. The violence that gets to me more is like the violence in a Scorcese film where it is more realistic than stylized. I mean the scene in Goodfellas where Henry pistol whips the guy is incredibly brutal. If Tarantino did that scene there would be blood spewing out of their heads like a geyser.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

I guess this is an unpopular opinion. Internet fads are incredibly annoying. I'm looking at you "ice bucket challenge"!!!!!!!!!!! If you want to help people then just give them your dang money. How many people just pour water on themselves and then brag about it on facebook? Why can't people just do good deeds and keep their mouths shut anymore? I actually know a guy that died from ALS about a year ago. I would love for a cure to be found but this whole thing of just pouring water on yourself to look funny on facebook is going to eventually just jade people and the whole thing will go the way of the dinosaur.

[Leo656]

Yeah, I much prefer how a lot of athletes and celebrities are flat-out sh*tting on the fad and just - GASP - donating money and not jumping up and down saying "Look at me! I'm helping!" I mean, yeah, it's raised awareness for a good cause and they made more money this year than last year and all that, and that's great... but it's a sad f***ing commentary on society when people only do good things because they have a camera on them and they can get a few dozen "Likes" on FB for it. Plus, I promise you that at least 75% of those people don't donate a goddamn dime, which undermines the entire thing.

Again, good for the fact they raised some money, but I cannot f***ing stand this goddamn "Look At Me!" culture full of "internet celebrities".

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

Yeah, I much prefer how a lot of athletes and celebrities are flat-out sh*tting on the fad and just - GASP - donating money and not jumping up and down saying "Look at me! I'm helping!" I mean, yeah, it's raised awareness for a good cause and they made more money this year than last year and all that, and that's great... but it's a sad f***ing commentary on society when people only do good things because they have a camera on them and they can get a few dozen "Likes" on FB for it. Plus, I promise you that at least 75% of those people don't donate a goddamn dime, which undermines the entire thing.

Again, good for the fact they raised some money, but I cannot f***ing stand this goddamn "Look At Me!" culture full of "internet celebrities".

That's what I'm getting at is how people just pound their chest over doing something nice. It is one of the many reasons I absolutely despise facebook because it gives people this sense of self importance that has became a detriment to society. Maybe the next internet challenge should be "who wants to jump off a bridge"???

[Leo656]

I hear ya, man. I'm so disturbed by the thought of coming off as an attention-seeking sycophant like the rest of 'em, that I make it a point to never do anything for anyone, ever. That way nobody can ever accuse me of doing things solely for self-gratification, and I get the personal satisfaction of doing nothing. :tgrin:

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

I hear ya, man. I'm so disturbed by the thought of coming off as an attention-seeking sycophant like the rest of 'em, that I make it a point to never do anything for anyone, ever. That way nobody can ever accuse me of doing things solely for self-gratification, and I get the personal satisfaction of doing nothing. :tgrin:

LOL! It's like the Homer Simpson quote about how failure just teaches you there's really no point in even trying. There should be a new challenge called the "give money and don't pound your chest" challenge and THEN see how much money is given. The cause would probably go bankrupt in like a week. Sigh.

[Prowler]

I find the "ice bucket challenge" thing pretty silly as well. haven't bothered watching any of those videos. Why's it so surprising that some people have the guts to take that challenge anyway? I've taken cold showers before and it's not exactly an herculean task. :ohwell:

Anyway, I don't really like this whole social network phenomenon and the need of people taking selfies almost everyday when they're at the beach or at a restaurant. As if it's a big shock that people go to those places. :roll:
And yes, I have tried some of those social networks and have a FB account like most people do, and I can say that social networks are all basically the same crap. If you have an account on one, you don't need to create one on another social network.

Oh and another thing, screw reality tv. Not only there's a lot of fakeness in it but it's also terrible entertainment. I watch tv, read novels, play games, etc. for escapism. Real life is boring and quite ****** as times. If I want to deal with reality I'll just go outside or open my mail box.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

I find the "ice bucket challenge" thing pretty silly as well. haven't bothered watching any of those videos. Why's it so surprising that some people have the guts to take that challenge anyway? I've taken cold showers before and it's not exactly an herculean task. :ohwell:

Anyway, I don't really like this whole social network phenomenon and the need of people taking selfies almost everyday when they're at the beach or at a restaurant. As if it's a big shock that people go to those places. :roll:
And yes, I have tried some of those social networks and have a FB account like most people do, and I can say that social networks are all basically the same crap. If you have an account on one, you don't need to create one on another social network.

Oh and another thing, screw reality tv. Not only there's a lot of fakeness in it but it's also terrible entertainment. I watch tv, read novels, play games, etc. for escapism. Real life is boring and quite ****** as times. If I want to deal with reality I'll just go outside or open my mail box.

I agree totally. That is why I find fb so dang annoying is because it just seems to be so incredibly self aggrandizing. "Selfies" are one of the most conceited things that one can do. I just want to say that I like everyone on here and we are all fellow fans of a great franchise and have many things in common. However, I do not give one single, lone, solitary, crap about what you ate for supper or what you just saw outside your window or what you did at work today or where you are going when you get off or whatever else! I hope you all feel the same exact way about me. Life is boring and computers can't change that. That is also why I hate "reality" tv as well. Who gives a crap about some trashy people in Jersey or LA or some washed up former rock star? Not me. If people were really interested in them they would buy their music and they wouldn't need a stupid tv show.

[Prowler]

I agree totally. That is why I find fb so dang annoying is because it just seems to be so incredibly self aggrandizing. "Selfies" are one of the most conceited things that one can do. I just want to say that I like everyone on here and we are all fellow fans of a great franchise and have many things in common. However, I do not give one single, lone, solitary, crap about what you ate for supper or what you just saw outside your window or what you did at work today or where you are going when you get off or whatever else! I hope you all feel the same exact way about me. Life is boring and computers can't change that. That is also why I hate "reality" tv as well. Who gives a crap about some trashy people in Jersey or LA or some washed up former rock star? Not me. If people were really interested in them they would buy their music and they wouldn't need a stupid tv show.
Facebook is a battle of "likes", basically. And speaking of them, I don't like how they're in most big sites these days. They're basically a simplified version of the rating system.

I mostly share music, videos and funny pictures with my friends on FB. Even though I have an android smartphone, I never feel the need to take it out of my pocket at a public place to take a picture of my food or a selfie to then share on FB immediately. Hell, I don't even have the FB app in my phone.

Not everything is bad, though. It's good to keep in touch with people you haven't seen in a while, especially if they're in another city or country. Couldn't keep in touch with someone like that easily 20 years ago. And then there's also those hot female friends who love showing off their pics at the beach/poolside that always get a **** ton of likes. I refuse to feed their ego, though. :lol:

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

Facebook is a battle of "likes", basically. And speaking of them, I don't like how they're in most big sites these days. They're basically a simplified version of the rating system.

I mostly share music, videos and funny pictures with my friends on FB. Even though I have an android smartphone, I never feel the need to take it out of my pocket at a public place to take a picture of my food or a selfie to then share on FB immediately. Hell, I don't even have the FB app in my phone.

Not everything is bad, though. It's good to keep in touch with people you haven't seen in a while, especially if they're in another city or country. Couldn't keep in touch with someone like that easily 20 years ago. And then there's also those hot female friends who love showing off their pics at the beach/poolside that always get a **** ton of likes. I refuse to feed their ego, though. :lol:
LOL! Facebook has pretty much eliminated the need for high school reunions. I mean people are all up in each other's business on a minute by minute basis now. Here is a question I have. When people see their fb "friends" in public is it awkward? I mean I just figure is people realllly wanted to be friends they would just never lose contact with each other ya know?

[Prowler]

LOL! Facebook has pretty much eliminated the need for high school reunions. I mean people are all up in each other's business on a minute by minute basis now. Here is a question I have. When people see their fb "friends" in public is it awkward? I mean I just figure is people realllly wanted to be friends they would just never lose contact with each other ya know?
What sucks for people who don't have FB is that they never know when people are planning to gather at some place since every invitation for a hangout is by creating an "event" on FB these days.

I'm not sure what you mean. People usually know the people they add as friends on FB. They might not talk much to them at school/work, but they add them nonetheless. And this bring another problem: Co-workers and even supervisors or your boss wanting to befriend you on FB. It's best to lie and tell them you don't have FB, but they still are gonna think that you're hiding something since most people seem to have a FB these days. And if you happen to have a friend in common with one of them, they might find out sooner or later you were lying to them. And let's not forget people have been fired for posting stuff on FB before.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

What sucks for people who don't have FB is that they never know when people are planning to gather at some place since every invitation for a hangout is by creating an "event" on FB these days.

I'm not sure what you mean. People usually know the people they add as friends on FB. They might not talk much to them at school/work, but they add them nonetheless. And this bring another problem: Co-workers and even supervisors or your boss wanting to befriend you on FB. It's best to lie and tell them you don't have FB, but they still are gonna think that you're hiding something since most people seem to have a FB these days. And if you happen to have a friend in common with one of them, they might find out sooner or later you were lying to them. And let's not forget people have been fired for posting stuff on FB before.
Well I've known a lot of people to have like hundreds of friends and a lot of them were people they didn't actually know. I mean what if you don't "like" something they put and then run in to them in public. Would it be awkward? I've read that people on social media suffer more from depression because they don't get as many "likes" as other people. Also I've read that people's vacation pics are a source of sadness for some because they feel their lives aren't as fulfilling. That is really sad that people could even think of something as stupid as that but it's true. Also I've read the divorce rate is astronomically high among big time users.

[Prowler]

Well I've known a lot of people to have like hundreds of friends and a lot of them were people they didn't actually know. I mean what if you don't "like" something they put and then run in to them in public. Would it be awkward? I've read that people on social media suffer more from depression because they don't get as many "likes" as other people. Also I've read that people's vacation pics are a source of sadness for some because they feel their lives aren't as fulfilling. That is really sad that people could even think of something as stupid as that but it's true. Also I've read the divorce rate is astronomically high among big time users.
People on FB are being as real about their lives and themselves as they are at bars or nightclubs. They just want to show how "cool" they and their lives are, making you believe they're constantly at the beach or some nice place. And like I've said in my previous post, it's a battle of "likes", thus a popularity contest pretty much.

Being in front of a computer screen gives people the courage to say things they wouldn't dare to say in real life. I have seen a few arguments and some dirty laundry being aired on someone's FB wall before and it was awkward and embarrassing to watch even if I wasn't involved in it. I also defend that people shouldn't share their relationship status on FB, because if they break up with their lover someday, the update of their relationship status will be a cause for a commotion on FB. I also find it funny(read "ridiculous") when people have "it's complicated" in their relationship status. As if it's anyone's business if their current relationship is rocky. Why would you even want to share that with the world? :roll:

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

People on FB are being as real about their lives and themselves as they are at bars or nightclubs. They just want to show how "cool" they and their lives are, making you believe they're constantly at the beach or some nice place. And like I've said in my previous post, it's a battle of "likes", thus a popularity contest pretty much.

Being in front of a computer screen gives people the courage to say things they wouldn't dare to say in real life. I have seen a few arguments and some dirty laundry being aired on someone's FB wall before and it was awkward and embarrassing to watch even if I wasn't involved in it. I also defend that people shouldn't share their relationship status on FB, because if they break up with their lover someday, the update of their relationship status will be a cause for a commotion on FB. I also find it funny(read "ridiculous") when people have "it's complicated" in their relationship status. As if it's anyone's business if their current relationship is rocky. Why would you even want to share that with the world? :roll:
I know dude but man American society is so incredibly self absorbed it's sickening.

[ssjup81]

What exactly is the ice bucket challenge? I use FB but mostly the private messaging function with my friends back home. I don't pay a lot of attention to things on FB unless it catches my eye because mostly people only post updates that I don't need to know about "I'm washing dishes" or something trivial.

Outside of traveling, I don't do this on FB. If traveling I will maybe share where I am or my next destination. Week before last I was traveling around south Japan so I shared some of that info and some of my photos (some foods since I'd never had them before).

I guess that bugs me about FB, people who constantly updates what they do..."I ate dinner!" Usually when I write something, it's generally long or I'm sharing something nostalgic or something I know some friends may find interesting (like that Kingdom Hearts timeline video I posted a couple of days ago) or my posting that I will be returning stateside in late October for a vacation so that those who care can start making plans.

FB can be useful though. It helped a lot when the tsunami/earthquake thing hit here in 2011. No one knew where I was. Luckily, my family used FB and found out I was safe (I managed to find a phone) and they let everyone know I was safe and just fled the city with some strangers and went to the nearby town, about an hour away by car, which had running water and power, which was why even those in my town couldn't find me.

[Slade]

You guys facebook friends actually post stuff like "I'm washing dishes." or "I'm eating dinner."? That's crazy.


Something I don't like about facebook though. When someone I half ass know or went to school with requests me as a friend. I add them. I see them in public. They don't even make eye contact. Then later on, I might unfriend them. They send me a request back. That makes no sense to me at all.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

What exactly is the ice bucket challenge? I use FB but mostly the private messaging function with my friends back home. I don't pay a lot of attention to things on FB unless it catches my eye because mostly people only post updates that I don't need to know about "I'm washing dishes" or something trivial.

Outside of traveling, I don't do this on FB. If traveling I will maybe share where I am or my next destination. Week before last I was traveling around south Japan so I shared some of that info and some of my photos (some foods since I'd never had them before).

I guess that bugs me about FB, people who constantly updates what they do..."I ate dinner!" Usually when I write something, it's generally long or I'm sharing something nostalgic or something I know some friends may find interesting (like that Kingdom Hearts timeline video I posted a couple of days ago) or my posting that I will be returning stateside in late October for a vacation so that those who care can start making plans.

FB can be useful though. It helped a lot when the tsunami/earthquake thing hit here in 2011. No one knew where I was. Luckily, my family used FB and found out I was safe (I managed to find a phone) and they let everyone know I was safe and just fled the city with some strangers and went to the nearby town, about an hour away by car, which had running water and power, which was why even those in my town couldn't find me.
The "challenge" is to take ice water and pour it on yourself and then "challenge" someone else to do it. It is mean to "raise awareness" for Lou Gehrig's Disease. People are supposed to donate money to the foundation that tries to find a cure but the thing is that most people just seem to treat it like a fun thing to do online that is "charitable" just for being done and some don't even mention that you are supposed to donate. Celebrities are doing it a lot and taking it to extremes by dumping literal bulldozers full of water on themselves. It just comes across as self aggrandizing to me because I don't think you should call attention to your charitable acts. Although if you don't donate you are actually not charitable.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

You guys facebook friends actually post stuff like "I'm washing dishes." or "I'm eating dinner."? That's crazy.


Something I don't like about facebook though. When someone I half ass know or went to school with requests me as a friend. I add them. I see them in public. They don't even make eye contact. Then later on, I might unfriend them. They send me a request back. That makes no sense to me at all.

Dude I was just talking about that while ago! I mean if someone didn't want to be my friend then why would they want to now? I had made a fb page a long time ago and thought it was lame and never used it again because it wasn't effective for me. So then I see this lady that was like my "friend" on there because my wife wouldn't turn anyone away and that woman didn't even talk to me. I didn't care and was actually glad but it just made me curious about how many people see their "friends" and it is actually awkward.

[ssjup81]

You guys facebook friends actually post stuff like "I'm washing dishes." or "I'm eating dinner."? That's crazy. Well, no. I was just exaggerating, but it does feel that way. ^^

[Slade]

Dude I was just talking about that while ago! I mean if someone didn't want to be my friend then why would they want to now? I had made a fb page a long time ago and thought it was lame and never used it again because it wasn't effective for me. So then I see this lady that was like my "friend" on there because my wife wouldn't turn anyone away and that woman didn't even talk to me. I didn't care and was actually glad but it just made me curious about how many people see their "friends" and it is actually awkward.

Yeah, you did say that huh. I got distracted by the ice bucket stuff. :lol:

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

Yeah, you did say that huh. I got distracted by the ice bucket stuff. :lol:

LOL! I guess it is ironic that something that is supposed to "raise awareness" actually distracted you!!! HA!

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

Well, no. I was just exaggerating, but it does feel that way. ^^

I was literally at a restaurant tonight and saw people give their phone to the waiter to take their picture at the table! The waiter said that he literally gets held up by people sometime because they have to take a pic of their food for fb! It's not just our imaginations my friends!

[Slade]

That's wild. My facebook people don't do that. Now, if they cooked something they haven't before and it looks good. Yeah, they might. If we get crawfish? Hell yeah, that will be posted, just to brag. Damn near everybody here loves the stuff. Nobody around here gives the phone to the waiter for a selfie or anything. That's so wild.

[ssjup81]

The "challenge" is to take ice water and pour it on yourself and then "challenge" someone else to do it. It is mean to "raise awareness" for Lou Gehrig's Disease. People are supposed to donate money to the foundation that tries to find a cure but the thing is that most people just seem to treat it like a fun thing to do online that is "charitable" just for being done and some don't even mention that you are supposed to donate. Celebrities are doing it a lot and taking it to extremes by dumping literal bulldozers full of water on themselves. It just comes across as self aggrandizing to me because I don't think you should call attention to your charitable acts. Although if you don't donate you are actually not charitable.I went on FB just now and saw my older cousin do this challenge along with his daughters. I decided to watch it. He said that they'd already donated but decided to do the challenge because his older brother challenged him to and that it was for a good cause.

I still don't fully get it as I'm sure it's easy for those who aren't helping financially to get praise for this, as you said.I was literally at a restaurant tonight and saw people give their phone to the waiter to take their picture at the table! The waiter said that he literally gets held up by people sometime because they have to take a pic of their food for fb! It's not just our imaginations my friends!Then why can't they take a photo of the food? They should make it a rule, you can't bother the servers for something so trivial. You want to show off the dish, no one needs to see you.

[Davetello]

Was thinking the same thing about the ice bucket challenge - celebrity worship and narcissism wrapped into one. Plus it's extremely dangerous to do.

[Slade]

Was thinking the same thing about the ice bucket challenge - celebrity worship and narcissism wrapped into one. Plus it's extremely dangerous to do.

How so if I may ask.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

How so if I may ask.

Apparently for people with certain disorders and heart conditions it can really hurt them. I was reading that somewhere the other day. I would say it is rare but it is not impossible.

[Slade]

Apparently for people with certain disorders and heart conditions it can really hurt them. I was reading that somewhere the other day. I would say it is rare but it is not impossible.

How bad would it be if something happened to someone from this? I could only imagine madness.

[ssjup81]

How bad would it be if something happened to someone from this? I could only imagine madness.And the attempted lawsuits...

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

How bad would it be if something happened to someone from this? I could only imagine madness.

Yeah and what's weird is the other day the guy that was really instrumental in starting this fad was at a celebration for a big donation and was killed in a boating accident!

[Slade]

Yeah and what's weird is the other day the guy that was really instrumental in starting this fad was at a celebration for a big donation and was killed in a boating accident!

No sh*t? Wow. That's insane.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

No sh*t? Wow. That's insane.

Yep! It was one day this week I believe.

[Davetello]

Sorry for the delayed reply - went for a shower.

The shock of the cold water can be risky, especially to people with health problems as described above. Plus there are other dangers. A 17 year old girl died after the guy who was supposed to throw the water over her accidentally dropped the full basin of water on her head (she was in the garden and he was standing higher up resting the basin on the stairs). She died of head trauma.

[Leo656]

On the subject of FB, it definitely comes in handy for me as far as keeping in touch with people I rarely see, and what's more, I get most of my wrestling bookings through FB. Wrestling's all about networking and who you know, so that's a big plus. It's just that so much stuff is so banal, y'know? I get stuff like vacation pics or holidays or whatever, but so much of it is cat videos and bad memes and game requests or score updates. And they don't ever take a hint when the stuff they post gets like, two Likes, despite the fact they have a thousand or so people on their Friends list, they keep putting up the same stuff anyway despite the fact that they're the only ones who give a crap.

I mean, it's a neat tool, I think everyone should have it but I don't think most people use it correctly or to its full potential.

[Prowler]

You guys facebook friends actually post stuff like "I'm washing dishes." or "I'm eating dinner."? That's crazy.


Something I don't like about facebook though. When someone I half ass know or went to school with requests me as a friend. I add them. I see them in public. They don't even make eye contact. Then later on, I might unfriend them. They send me a request back. That makes no sense to me at all.
Yes, a few of my FB friends use it as if it was twitter. But that trend was more common a couple of years ago from what I notice, with people updating their status on a daily basis. Nowadays FB has turned into a funny images, selfies and meme factory. I don't like when people post those pseudo-philosophical statuses telling you to be happy and trying hard, and not judge others, etc. It just smells like hypocrisy to me.

And yes, I find that really stupid. I've had a few people befriending me on FB and then wouldn't even say "good morning" to me as I walked past them down the hall. :trolleye:

On the subject of FB, it definitely comes in handy for me as far as keeping in touch with people I rarely see, and what's more, I get most of my wrestling bookings through FB. Wrestling's all about networking and who you know, so that's a big plus. It's just that so much stuff is so banal, y'know? I get stuff like vacation pics or holidays or whatever, but so much of it is cat videos and bad memes and game requests or score updates. And they don't ever take a hint when the stuff they post gets like, two Likes, despite the fact they have a thousand or so people on their Friends list, they keep putting up the same stuff anyway despite the fact that they're the only ones who give a crap.

I mean, it's a neat tool, I think everyone should have it but I don't think most people use it correctly or to its full potential.
People who get over 40 likes per status or image are either people with thousands of friends or hot chicks.

[JakeSully]

Fight club is one of the worst films i've ever seen

[Prowler]

Reality tv is garbage. First of all, it's obvious that a lot of it isn't real and the drama is played up for ratings. Second, real life kinda sucks. I thought people watched tv for escapism?

[Mzx10484]

Reality tv is garbage. First of all, it's obvious that a lot of it isn't real and the drama is played up for ratings. Second, real life kinda sucks. I thought people watched tv for escapism?

You're all right. In Germany it is called HARTZ 4-TV.

[shuriken]

^^ OUCH. going for one of my faves there (Fight Club)
As for Reality TV I thought it was acknowledged to be terrible, it's just people watch it anyway. meh :ohwell: I Do like Bar rescue though.
Ya see the thing about me is I don't really know what's super popular right now, so I don't know what I dislike is popular or not.

[Wesley]

I like 2 Broke Girls.

[Papenbrook]

I don't like Sonic SATAM - like, at all.

[FredWolfLeonardo]

I don't like Sonic SATAM - like, at all.

You are forever banished from this place.

Just kidding, what do you think of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog?

I love SatAm, but find myself enjoying Adventures more.

[Wesley]

I don't like Sonic SATAM - like, at all.

I don’t like Sonic SatAM at all either. It tries to be serious, but falls flat as a result. Used to love it when I was younger (only saw season 1 back in the day) but not anymore. Sonic Boom beats it hands down imo.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I don’t like Sonic SatAM at all either. It tries to be serious, but falls flat as a result. Used to love it when I was younger (only saw season 1 back in the day) but not anymore. Sonic Boom beats it hands down imo.

Pretty much this.