Post your trivial unpopular opinions

[AndreaDM]

I think preschool, kindergarten and any other "graduations" before high school are stupid and a complete waste of time! Being rewarded & having a ceremony for just showing up and coloring is setting kids up for big disappointments down the road.

 

[AppleDumpling]

Michael Douglas the actor and son of Kirk Douglas, and Mike Douglas the 1960's-70's daytime TV talk show host are the reason he changed is professional name, but apparently he did not change it legally.

I had heard this about Michael Keaton. Same situation with David Bowie, whose real name was David Jones and went by Davy when he was young. Early in his career, he chose Bowie as his last name, so as not to be confused with David (Davy) Jones of the Monkees.

 

[SC Minnie]

Huge gender reveal parties are just too much. Can't stand them.

 

[22Tink]

I think preschool, kindergarten and any other "graduations" before high school are stupid and a complete waste of time! Being rewarded & having a ceremony for just showing up and coloring is setting kids up for big disappointments down the road.

Agreed. Also the 'medal for everybody' at sporting events is ridiculous. My kids have so many 'thanks for participating' medals from their hockey tournaments! Just no. If your team wins, then you get a medal.

 

[Kitty 34]

I absolutely love my two grandchildren (17 mo and 7 mo) but they don't define who I am.

 

[dish rag]

Huge gender reveal parties are just too much. Can't stand them.

Just more from the look at me generation.

 

[kimblebee]

I think preschool, kindergarten and any other "graduations" before high school are stupid and a complete waste of time! Being rewarded & having a ceremony for just showing up and coloring is setting kids up for big disappointments down the road.

Same with having 100-150 people to a high school grad party! Like really, there’s that many people care that your kid graduated. Sorry to burst your bubble but they’re showing up out of obligation. And, having to bring a gift?? Lunacy

Predictions

1- people will say they have large families so there will be a lot of people. Solution? Don’t invite third cousins.

2- people will say gifts aren’t required. I call malarkey on that. How many threads do we see every year asking how much to give to their hairdressers second nephew..who you’ve never even met.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Like others here, I can’t stand coffee or beer. Don’t like basketball, boxing or NASCAR.

Have no interest in Star Wars. I’ve only seen the original SW and The Empire Strikes Back (once, in a theater back in the 70’s), none of the sequels, prequels, or whatever. Same with all the Marvel and other superhero movies (except the original Superman with Christopher Reeve).

I’ve never had a massage or a pedicure (by a pro). Idk, the thought of a stranger touching my body or feet like that gives me the creeps.

One more thing. I hate seeing baby girls wearing elastic headbands with giant flowers, or barrettes or bows when they barely have any hair. That has to be uncomfortable on an infant or toddler’s soft head. Dress her like a girl; people will know, and if they mistake her for a boy, who cares?

I like Star Wars and the beginning of your list (through basketball). After that, I'm with you!

 

[Mermaid02]

I don't like college football or basketball... not even a little bit. Actually I don't like basketball at all.

I'm a New England Patriots fan...

 

[LSUmiss]

We've lived in SC for 20 years and never had the slightest urge to even visit Myrtle Beach. Everyone's like "OMG, you've NEVER been to Myrtle Beach?!?" Don't feel like I'm missing anything, sorry.

I can't stand (I know this is un-American) mac & cheese in any form! Elbow noodles make me gag, the cheese sauce makes me gag, I actually had a nun in 2nd grade make me eat some because it was served with lunch even though I tried to refuse politely. She regret that decision after I got sick a few minutes later. DH has to make it himself and for the kids if they want it because I don't even like the smell. The ironic thing is I absolutely adore fettuccine Alfredo- which is basically the same thing- noodles and cheese sauce! Stupid, I know...

I also don't like the taste of beer. I have tried lots of different types but the closest thing I like is a fruity ale or cider.

That brings up another for me...the beach in general. I don’t get it! If I want to relax & read a book or nap, I can do it more comfortably & cheaper in my house.

 

[DLgal]

That'S great that it works well for you.

I absolutely tried to get the kids in the same color when we were in crowded places when they were little. It is far easier to spot people in a crowded situation if you can look for "orange shirts" etc---and then confirm with the face or hairstyle, etc (often I was checking on kids in a play space and might not see the facce).
It's one of the reasons many summer camps, school groups, etc do matching t-shirts.

it's great that you don't feel any need for that extra bit of help finding everyone, but manyx others find it a helpful tool.

I'm not taking about summer camps. I'm talking about families, often with less than 6 members.

 

[CrankyDad]

Men are better drivers as a whole. Sorry but all I see and deal with are bad women drivers

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Men are better drivers as a whole. Sorry but all I see and deal with are bad women drivers

That's hilarious

 

[ZephyrHawk]

Cheesecake is a PIE!

I don't like college football or basketball... not even a little bit. Actually I don't like basketball at all.

I'm a New England Patriots fan...

Interesting. I know there is a place where college players move on to when their "careers" are over, but I have no iterest in watching it. That being said, if I must watch NFL, I too support the Patriots (their quaterback was a good player back when he headed my school's team ).

I'm with you on basketball, though.

 

[BrianL]

Cheesecake is a PIE!

Cheesecake is indeed a pie. Another mind blower: Boston Cream Pie is a cake!

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

I hate adult beverages I might as well be drinking nyquiel same thing to my taste buds

 

[22Tink]

Cheesecake is indeed a pie. Another mind blower: Boston Cream Pie is a cake!

And both are delicious!

 

[RangerPooh]

Huge gender reveal parties are just too much. Can't stand them.

This goes for people who feel the need to have a baby shower for each child. I have a cousin who insisted on having 6 showers. Kids 6 and 7 are twins.

 

[WDWFan0813]

Christian Bale was alright...what were they thinking with Val Kilmer?

I felt Kilmer played a decent Bruce Wayne, only a mediocre Batman. The real what were they thinking was George Clooney.

 

[22Tink]

I felt Kilmer played a decent Bruce Wayne, only a mediocre Batman. The real what were they thinking was George Clooney.

Also true!