Overrated things in life

[ioppolo]

Pokemon GO is pathetic

 

[Gough]

I've had one of these for years. Can sleep anywhere and move about the house.
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*no that's not me, just a random google image search.

**Just realised it's a chick anyway.

Looks like The King.

 

[HirdyLannister]

Pokemon GO is pathetic

Agree, I don't understand the concept.
I want a pokemon game that I can play for the 10mins when I'm sitting on the toilet. Not a game that interrupts and distracts me while driving or buying groceries.

 

[ioppolo]

It's gonna cause a serious car accident, I can't believe people play it whilst driving.

 

[Cruyff14]

It's gonna cause a serious car accident, I can't believe people play it whilst driving.

Already been one in The States I think cos some guy was driving and tried to catch a Pikachu.

 

[ioppolo]

Surely people wouldn't have a problem with morons like that being eliminated from the gene pool?

 

[Gough]

I think the concept is genius, genuinely ground breaking.

 

[BALKAN]

It's a pretty cool concept but you look like a twit playing it in public.

Pokemon crystal on GB colour > all

 

[BALKAN]

I think the concept is genius, genuinely ground breaking.

I'm sure I've seen a similar thing before but with dinosaurs, might have been around the time Jurassic World was released

 

[ioppolo]

It's a pretty cool concept but you look like a twit playing it in public.

Pokemon crystal on GB colour > all

How about when you're out with a dozen work people for drinks and 8 or so are playing pokemon go?

 

[BALKAN]

How about when you're out with a dozen work people for drinks and 8 or so are playing pokemon go?

I wouldn't find it cute at all and would tell them they are ruining my vibe

 

[chargers 09]

How about when you're out with a dozen work people for drinks and 8 or so are playing pokemon go?

I would say that's lame.

 

[Marklar_33]

Yeah I think the game is pretty cool, but let's be smart about it people

Driving? Nope
Socialising? Nope
Out walking the dog? Sure!

 

[Hudu Gurusingha]

Bacon


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[MrKK]

^^ban-worthy

 

[HirdyLannister]

Bacon


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Agree

 

[Xtreme]

Which hopefully means the TV I am paying for on a plan since May last year can be bought outright for $200 next year ...

Did you get your tv from Chrisco Hampers ?

 

[Buckleys Jocks]

^^ban-worthy

This is kind of proving his point don't you think?

No one is saying it isn't any good but some people act like they're part of a cult the way they harp on about it. The way a lot of people act like it's the 'best thing since sliced bead' and tag their mates in the latest article about about some ridiculous bacon flavoured product they'll never buy just often seems to have little to do with actually enjoying bacon and more about following social trends IMO.

 

[Gough]

All good, but a bacon buttie with brown sauce is sent from god.

 

[the_interloper]

This is kind of proving his point don't you think?

No one is saying it isn't any good but some people act like they're part of a cult the way they harp on about it. The way a lot of people act like it's the 'best thing since sliced bead' and tag their mates in the latest article about about some ridiculous bacon flavoured product they'll never buy just often seems to have little to do with actually enjoying bacon and more about following social trends IMO.

Jesus man, you probably need to take a break from social media if it gets you that worked up.

 

[Buckleys Jocks]

Jesus man, you probably need to take a break from social media if it gets you that worked up.

I didn't realise I was?

It was just a simple observation, not a judgement or a complaint.

 

[peternorth]

A tailored suit feels amazing when you compare it to one you buy off the rack.
Had one made for my wedding, and it really can range from about $1,000 upwards depending on what fabric and style you go with.

i think most suits are tailored as the standard off the rack fits one body type only. and we're all different.

i procured 3 new suits recently. love them, but yes modified all of them.

as for the cost...well, for me to know..

 

[peternorth]

I speak about how I live. And I think you'll find that more often than not, it's the people who might not have been brought upon with similar means, that feel the need to judge. They merely assume that people who went to a good private school, drive a nice car, live in a good suburb, and whose parents want to set up a comfortable life for them - people like me - are nothing more than pretentious w*nkers who don't know the value of hard work, and are used to having everything handed to them on a platter.

it's a battle i fight every day. it's so hard. lol just kidding (partially).

i have a few friends who show off a lot because of their schooling (15 years ago!), degrees, or car they drive. i find it perplexing as i also have the same things as them. if for example cars were listed on a power ranking, mine would be higher than his...from the perspective of general population. yet he is the bragger. for moi, a shrug of shoulders and keeping mouth shut is satisfying.

what is a good school, suburb? let others decide.

a word of advice for you my young online acquaintance. now you may disagree with the persona others here have bestowed upon you, but listen to your uncle Northy. stay grounded, humble. keep quiet and respectful. choosing to open your mouth to put oneself on a pedestal leaves you open to an attack (like the pincer attack the Boltons applied on Stannis).

a wise man once told me.... if you're any good at something you dont need to tell people yourself. others will do it for you.

You know what I was doing last year? A full time honours year (88 percent for my final thesis), a full time Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, and 20 hours a week at a law firm working as a clerk. At least 80 hours a week of work. So much for getting everything handed to me for nothing.

not sure how that's relevant to your argument, but whatever.

You'll never see me judging someone based on the suburb in which they live, or how much money they earn, or how much they spend on things. I can't really say the same for the majority of people on this board.

an admirable trait.

in my youth i laughed at tradies, janitors and the hi res vest community. however, after watching good will hunting it dawned on me. matt damon was being quizzed by ben afflect (batman) on why he wanted to continue working as a builder. Damon (Jason Borne) said it makes him happy that something he is doing can make others happy. building a house for a family to live in.

 

[Croweater]

it's a battle i fight every day. it's so hard. lol just kidding (partially).

i have a few friends who show off a lot because of their schooling (15 years ago!), degrees, or car they drive. i find it perplexing as i also have the same things as them. if for example cars were listed on a power ranking, mine would be higher than his...from the perspective of general population. yet he is the bragger. for moi, a shrug of shoulders and keeping mouth shut is satisfying.

what is a good school, suburb? let others decide.

a word of advice for you my young online acquaintance. now you may disagree with the persona others here have bestowed upon you, but listen to your uncle Northy. stay grounded, humble. keep quiet and respectful. choosing to open your mouth to put oneself on a pedestal leaves you open to an attack (like the pincer attack the Boltons applied on Stannis).

a wise man once told me.... if you're any good at something you dont need to tell people yourself. others will do it for you.

I never talk about what I have or make a point to discuss my life in material detail, in real life. If people ask which school I went to (which is a common thing in Adelaide) I'll tell them and they'll make their own assumptions. I'm actually a very private person in real life, and I have a close knit group of about 15 friends, and maybe 50 work, uni and old school friends outside of that; with little to no acquaintances (cue "he's bragging about how many friends he has, lololol, what a w*nker").

The reason I speak about my life in such detail on here is because firstly; it's a forum, and that's what it's designed for. And secondly; it's kind of a vice for me to share my thoughts or opinions, and yeah, to bring up a few things I wouldn't usually blurt out in real life. Example: we were talking about cars and someone spoke about buying a Ford. I spoke about buying a Volvo. I was told I was a w*nker because I was apparently bragging (I didn't think I was). Talking about those sorts of things is not designed to make me seem superior, or to elevate me above others. In fact, I hate to be thought of that way. That's why I emphasise that I think I'm a regular guy who loves the footy, drinks beer and enjoys hanging out with mates, just like everyone else.

At the end of the day, I feel as though I should be able to speak about whatever the hell I please, within the bounds of the forum rules. Others feel the need to challenge that. And that's fine. If I can speak about things on here that I wouldn't in real life, then they can act towards me a way they wouldn't if we were face to face (cue outrage and heroic proclamations of "I'd say it to your face too", over the internet).

not sure how that's relevant to your argument, but whatever.

That receiving a final mark of 88 for an honours thesis is bloody hard to do. And that combining such a grade with a full time postgraduate course, as well as 20 hours of legal work per week, goes some way to assuaging the notion that because Mum and Dad pay for all my living expenses, I absolutely must fit into the sociological mould mainstream Australia has set out for me, as belonging to a socioeconomic strata which contributes little to society, has no concept of hard work, and has no idea of the value of money.

an admirable trait.

in my youth i laughed at tradies, janitors and the hi res vest community. however, after watching good will hunting it dawned on me. matt damon was being quizzed by ben afflect (batman) on why he wanted to continue working as a builder. Damon (Jason Borne) said it makes him happy that something he is doing can make others happy. building a house for a family to live in.

I try not to judge anyone without knowing their story.

By and large, I judge people based on their actions; not on their bank balance.

 

[peternorth]

The reason I speak about my life in such detail on here is because firstly; it's a forum, and that's what it's designed for. And secondly; it's kind of a vice for me to share my thoughts or opinions, and yeah, to bring up a few things I wouldn't usually blurt out in real life.

At the end of the day, I feel as though I should be able to speak about whatever the hell I please, within the bounds of the forum rules. Others feel the need to challenge that. And that's fine. If I can speak about things on here that I wouldn't in real life, then they can act towards me a way they wouldn't if we were face to face (cue outrage and heroic proclamations of "I'd say it to your face too", over the internet).

thats it. anonymous, thats what we are. we can say what we like within these 4 walls. where it becomes dangerous is when this premise is blurred.
person X - I have a 20k watch.
person Y - bullshit.
person X - i dont need to prove it to you.
person Y - so its bullshit
.....
.....
person X - here's a photo to prove it.