I'll never understand... - Page 8

Sheila · 01-29-2005, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ubergeek42

I dont understand what makes pople think that stop signs, traffic lights, traffic lanes and right of way dont apply to them. If they would just wait with the rest of us, we would all get there quicker, rather than forcing their way in and making a lot more people get on their brakes, or worse, in an accident.

Ya know, I saw an interview with the president of the California Auto Club. He said they did an analysis (or something) of California freeways and the congestion problem.

He stated that actually we have more than enough roads, lanes, freeways, etc. to accommodate every commuter in the Southland. What causes all the bumper to bumper traffic are the traffic accidents and the bad drivers.

Wow! That was food for thought -- the jerk racing around other cars because he thinks he can shave a few minutes off his commute time is actually the person causing the slowdowns.

He made a really heartfelt plea for everyone to obey the traffic speed limits and just be courteous drivers.....

Ghoulish Delight · 01-29-2005, 05:35 PM

I'll never understand what animals are thinking. I'm forever curious about how well different animals preceive their world, what they really think of us, how their communication works. A random thought I have every once in a while is that along with being able to go back and witness and/or experience portions of my life over, I hope that when I die I get to understand animal consciousness.

libraryvixen · 01-29-2005, 07:02 PM

I'll never understand why kids think that the "History of (insert vague subject here) will be available at a moment's notice when their report is due the next day.

I'll never understand why teachers don't get paid bigger salaries!

Claire · 01-29-2005, 08:43 PM

I liked Your Friends and Neighbors and Permanent Midnight, but loved him in Tenebaums the most. Stiller was funniest in his MTV short called Backstreet Boyzzzz with Andy Dick. That was funny stuff (at the time). I think they did it for an award show. :sigh: I feel like I've outgrown him. I have no great desire to see Meet the Fockers.

Which is really sad to me......damn. I need to go back over to MiceChat to my What Makes You Feel Old thread and whine.

I'll never get why people wear ugly clothes. Like old sweatshirts and old reverse fit, tapered leg bleached out jeans with a big ass and 1989 Keds. There should be a mass burning. A fashion bonfire of the inanities.

blueerica · 01-29-2005, 09:18 PM

What do you mean by old sweatshirt? Dirty old, or classic old, and in good/decent condition?

Just curious. I do that with my tshirts.

Claire · 01-29-2005, 09:37 PM

Like these:

White sweatshirt, stone-washed tapered leg jeans....blue socks and old Keds, usually accompanied by a fanny pack. I was witness to this outfit today at the library and the term 'Ugly American' popped into my head. That particular outfit is repeated every second of every day throughout America (and at least once a week by my very own mother!), and I think we should all just say NO to this outfit.

Matterhorn Fan · 01-29-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Jazzman's e-mail comment made me think of this one:
I will never understand why someone hasn't helped that poor high ranking Nigerian official get his funds out of Nigeria.

I BET IT'S THE ALLCAPS. Do computers in "Nigeria" not have lower-case letters?

I will never understand why I get junk email in French.

lindyhop · 01-29-2005, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Moonliner, while your attempt to explain Monty Python to the MP ignorant was no doubt accurate for a certain segment of the viewing population, it fails to explain the reason for it's appeal to women. That is, of course, Micheal Palin. When he was younger, he was so damn cute!

When he was younger? I saw him when he was promoting a book a few years ago and he's still got it. Of course that being British part really helps.

lindyhop · 01-29-2005, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheila

Wow! That was food for thought -- the jerk racing around other cars because he thinks he can shave a few minutes off his commute time is actually the person causing the slowdowns.

I'll never understand why the idiot behind me on the freeway thinks that tailgating will make me speed up.

wendybeth · 01-29-2005, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lindyhop

When he was younger? I saw him when he was promoting a book a few years ago and he's still got it. Of course that being British part really helps.

Actually, you are so right! I loved his Around the World series, and their follow ups. Not only is he smart, cute and very witty, he seems to be a very kind and genuine person. With a fabulous accent, as well.

01-29-2005, 05:35 PM	#72
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I'll never understand what animals are thinking. I'm forever curious about how well different animals preceive their world, what they really think of us, how their communication works. A random thought I have every once in a while is that along with being able to go back and witness and/or experience portions of my life over, I hope that when I die I get to understand animal consciousness. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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libraryvixen is part of the resistance Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: up North Posts: 963	I'll never understand why kids think that the "History of (insert vague subject here) will be available at a moment's notice when their report is due the next day. I'll never understand why teachers don't get paid bigger salaries! __________________ Yes, I'm still alive!
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01-29-2005, 08:43 PM	#74
Claire Shagilicious Disneyland!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fulfilling my destiny..... Posts: 740	I liked Your Friends and Neighbors and Permanent Midnight, but loved him in Tenebaums the most. Stiller was funniest in his MTV short called Backstreet Boyzzzz with Andy Dick. That was funny stuff (at the time). I think they did it for an award show. :sigh: I feel like I've outgrown him. I have no great desire to see Meet the Fockers. Which is really sad to me......damn. I need to go back over to MiceChat to my What Makes You Feel Old thread and whine. I'll never get why people wear ugly clothes. Like old sweatshirts and old reverse fit, tapered leg bleached out jeans with a big ass and 1989 Keds. There should be a mass burning. A fashion bonfire of the inanities. __________________ Miles: It tastes like the back of a fing L.A. school bus. Now they probably didn't de-stem, hoping for some semblance of concentration, crushed it up with leaves and mice, and then wound up with this rancid tar and turpentine bull**. Fin' Raid. Jack: Tastes pretty good to me.
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01-29-2005, 09:18 PM	#75
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	What do you mean by old sweatshirt? Dirty old, or classic old, and in good/decent condition? Just curious. I do that with my tshirts.
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01-29-2005, 09:37 PM	#76
Claire Shagilicious Disneyland!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fulfilling my destiny..... Posts: 740	Like these: White sweatshirt, stone-washed tapered leg jeans....blue socks and old Keds, usually accompanied by a fanny pack. I was witness to this outfit today at the library and the term 'Ugly American' popped into my head. That particular outfit is repeated every second of every day throughout America (and at least once a week by my very own mother!), and I think we should all just say NO to this outfit. __________________ Miles: It tastes like the back of a fing L.A. school bus. Now they probably didn't de-stem, hoping for some semblance of concentration, crushed it up with leaves and mice, and then wound up with this rancid tar and turpentine bull**. Fin' Raid. Jack: Tastes pretty good to me.
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