Some things I just don't get.

loki · 09-09-2008, 10:54

On this strange and varied journey we call life, I have come across somethings that I really just can't fathom out and ask why. Bit of a random thread but here goes

The Whole fuss about the Beatles

I wouldn't say that I am a music officiando or a ludite either but I just can't get my head around the whole fuss about The Beatles. Was music that bad in the 60's that they were the only saving grace. Maybe its a generation thing and my kids will say "Dad, Nirvana ????? Whats the big deal"

Garage Music
Following on from the Beatles, is it me or is it just noise.

American's who wear white socks.

Anyone who has been to the warmer parts of America may know what I mean. You can be walking round the theme parks, round the mall or just out and about and you see a whole family of Americans. Dressed up in the latest Abercrombie gear, looking all smart then the biggest pair of white sports socks you have ever seen. It just looks, well so uncool

Baseball

In a word Why ??? I really don't get the fuss

Old Folk who moan at young kids.

Again I really can't get my head around this. I run an under 7's football team and every Tuesday night there is some middle aged woman who comes onto the School field adjacent to her house claiming she will call the police, report us to the school and the council. Despite the fact we rent the field off the bloomin school as it is. They moan when kids go around in gangs and they moan when the kids get fat, now they moan if the kids do organised sport run by responsible adults. What I don't get is were these people born at the age of 45 and have no childhood at all ???

I'm sure there are things in life that you just can't get your head around or understand. Feel free to share your frustrations or confusions.

chumpychops · 09-09-2008, 10:56

I think its something to do with different people having different opinions, or something.

mok` · 09-09-2008, 11:00

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Originally Posted by loki

Old Folk who moan at young kids.

Again I really can't get my head around this. I run an under 7's football team and every Tuesday night there is some middle aged woman who comes onto the School field adjacent to her house claiming she will call the police, report us to the school and the council. Despite the fact we rent the field off the bloomin school as it is. They moan when kids go around in gangs and they moan when the kids get fat, now they moan if the kids do organised sport run by responsible adults. What I don't get is were these people born at the age of 45 and have no childhood at all ???

I concur, old people should be rounded up and shot- would also solve the problem of pensions

Feek · 09-09-2008, 11:01

The Beatles are OK and white socks used to be fashionable here, it's just how things go. I don't get flares but they come in and out of fashion. It's a shame that sparkley tight disco jeans and boob tubes have never really come back

Baseball. Ahh, tell Americans that our schoolgirls play it and it's really called rounders. It gives them the hump.

Garage. I can't tell the difference between garage, house, and all that stuff. Sandstorm. What's that, garage, house, hippity hoppity, what? (but I like it).

leowyatt · 09-09-2008, 11:03

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Originally Posted by Feek

Baseball. Ahh, tell Americans that our schoolgirls play it and it's really called rounders. It gives them the hump.

and tell them that Rugby is just American Football without padding

Burble · 09-09-2008, 11:03

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Originally Posted by leowyatt

and tell them that Rugby is just American Football without padding

Or Rugby for wusses as I call it.

leowyatt · 09-09-2008, 11:07

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Originally Posted by Burble

Or Rugby for wusses as I call it.

that would work

Flibster · 09-09-2008, 12:30

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Originally Posted by Burble

Or Rugby for wusses as I call it.

Had a couple of americans visit a few years ago when the 4 nations was on. They kept asking when the defensive team was coming on.

One chap broke a finger and they were all going on about 'oh, thats him out for a couple of weeks'

He ran to the edge of the pitch, taped his finger to the one next to it and went straight back on. They were horrified.

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I pretty much say that myself.

Same here.

Kurt Cobain, the shandy of 'rock stars'
Really bitter and got no head.

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Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

American Football ???

the crowd needs waking up by a bunch of screamming school girls jumping around showing their knickers making older men watching feel like a bunch of pervs..

Whereas - you don't need that to feel like a perv?

chumpychops · 09-09-2008, 12:43

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Originally Posted by Flibster

Had a couple of americans visit a few years ago when the 4 nations was on.

Is this a new tournament?

Burble · 09-09-2008, 11:03

Each to their own.

Personally I think the Beatles are fantastic and that house is complete and utter tosh.

It'd be a very, very dull world if we all liked and disliked the same things.

09-09-2008, 10:54	#1
loki Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 871	Some things I just don't get. On this strange and varied journey we call life, I have come across somethings that I really just can't fathom out and ask why. Bit of a random thread but here goes The Whole fuss about the Beatles I wouldn't say that I am a music officiando or a ludite either but I just can't get my head around the whole fuss about The Beatles. Was music that bad in the 60's that they were the only saving grace. Maybe its a generation thing and my kids will say "Dad, Nirvana ????? Whats the big deal" Garage Music Following on from the Beatles, is it me or is it just noise. American's who wear white socks. Anyone who has been to the warmer parts of America may know what I mean. You can be walking round the theme parks, round the mall or just out and about and you see a whole family of Americans. Dressed up in the latest Abercrombie gear, looking all smart then the biggest pair of white sports socks you have ever seen. It just looks, well so uncool Baseball In a word Why ??? I really don't get the fuss Old Folk who moan at young kids. Again I really can't get my head around this. I run an under 7's football team and every Tuesday night there is some middle aged woman who comes onto the School field adjacent to her house claiming she will call the police, report us to the school and the council. Despite the fact we rent the field off the bloomin school as it is. They moan when kids go around in gangs and they moan when the kids get fat, now they moan if the kids do organised sport run by responsible adults. What I don't get is were these people born at the age of 45 and have no childhood at all ??? I'm sure there are things in life that you just can't get your head around or understand. Feel free to share your frustrations or confusions. __________________ PC & Console LAN 9th-11th July

09-09-2008, 11:01	#4
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	The Beatles are OK and white socks used to be fashionable here, it's just how things go. I don't get flares but they come in and out of fashion. It's a shame that sparkley tight disco jeans and boob tubes have never really come back Baseball. Ahh, tell Americans that our schoolgirls play it and it's really called rounders. It gives them the hump. Garage. I can't tell the difference between garage, house, and all that stuff. Sandstorm. What's that, garage, house, hippity hoppity, what? (but I like it). __________________

09-09-2008, 10:56	#2
chumpychops Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 155	I think its something to do with different people having different opinions, or something.

09-09-2008, 11:03	#10
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Each to their own. Personally I think the Beatles are fantastic and that house is complete and utter tosh. It'd be a very, very dull world if we all liked and disliked the same things.