[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

Simply trying to put things into proper prospective. Personally, I don't like people ganging up on anyone because they are different in appearance or behavior. I abhor the feeding frenzy by pseudo intellectuals who use witty phrases and words to bash people and simultaneously gather support from others under the guise of mature innocence and wisdom.
I also don't like when one person who 's opinion deviates from the norm is summarily bashed so as to appear "weird", out of touch, with the same old love it or leave it attitude.
People are different for a reason, they are individuals. If someone has the resources to by a ticket into paradise they are entitled to live their life in any way they choose without harassment as long as they do no harm to others.

Well SAID!
Someone said ( read above ) that this is lighthearted, come on this is nothing more than bashing and bulling-in to someone that is different. Grow up folks!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Well SAID!
Someone said ( read above ) that this is lighthearted, come on this is nothing more than bashing and bulling-in to someone that is different. Grow up folks!

It might well be if we were naming names and kicking fanny. We don't know exactly where Chatbrat lives....don't know if there are dozens of Speedo wearers. Don't even know who Chatbrat is or who you are. The Speedo wearer or the driveway exerciser probably don't read TOTV...and if they do...well one needs to get a longer and NEWER bathing suit and the other could turn off the music. In my opinion. Which is worth absolutely nothing except to people who love me.


I am not anonymous.


Are you coming to the Friday TOTV gathering? Didn't think so.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

Simply trying to put things into proper prospective. Personally, I don't like people ganging up on anyone because they are different in appearance or behavior. I abhor the feeding frenzy by pseudo intellectuals who use witty phrases and words to bash people and simultaneously gather support from others under the guise of mature innocence and wisdom.
I also don't like when one person who 's opinion deviates from the norm is summarily bashed so as to appear "weird", out of touch, with the same old love it or leave it attitude.
People are different for a reason, they are individuals. If someone has the resources to by a ticket into paradise they are entitled to live their life in any way they choose without harassment as long as they do no harm to others.

This is like a college campus. We're all about the same age, we all can use the same amenities and separate checks is the norm. That's huge. There's not a lot of diversity here. The speedo doesn't matter to me. Like you said, he's not hurting anyone. For all I know it could have been a made up story to lighten the conversation.

There's a lot conversations out there about people who are not like us. They are on tv and in the news all the time and we are constantly reminded that we ought to be afraid. I'd rather talk about speedos.

[Taltarzac725]

Why Speedos are still huge in France | Fashion | The Guardian

Maybe the guy is French? Non? https://youtu.be/QJfCxgXr8dk

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Why Speedos are still huge in France | Fashion | The Guardian

Maybe the guy is French? Non? https://youtu.be/QJfCxgXr8dk

J'en doute. Je pense que l'on est égoïste et l'autre est hors de style. Nous habite U.S.A.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

J'en doute. Je pense que l'on est égoïste et l'autre est hors de style. Nous habite U.S.A.

Think about it. Speedo is an Eye-Talion word. If it was French it would be called a Rapidité.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by tomwed

Think about it. Speedo is an Eye-Talion word.

I think you are right. I love Italian food. Except for squid. Never have tried it. Sissy.


Tom. Diversion, humor, changing the subject and reasoning hasn't worked.


I didn't aim to hurt anyone's feelings about their choice of bathing suits or about exercising, did you? I think exercising and wearing bathing suits are an excellent choice. I can't help trying to find a bit of humor in things that aren't that serious to begin with. I think you will agree?

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by tomwed

This is like a college campus. We're all about the same age, we all can use the same amenities and separate checks is the norm. That's huge. There's not a lot of diversity here. The speedo doesn't matter to me. Like you said, he's not hurting anyone. For all I know it could have been a made up story to lighten the conversation.

There's a lot conversations out there about people who are not like us. They are on tv and in the news all the time and we are constantly reminded that we ought to be afraid. I'd rather talk about speedos.

Never did like the college campus. Quit and joined the military knowing I'd be with people more like myself. Not that I couldn't keep up, just didn't like those people at all and didn't want to spend my career with people like them.

[HimandMe]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Wow! This thread is popular I cant believe how many posts since I first visited it but then I do play golf in the cold weather.

don't really care what people do and am aware that there are probably things about me that others dislike.

However on the serious side I believe there is a noise ordinance to refrain from noise until 8:00AM. At least that is best as I can recall. Besides being thoughtful is one of my good traits and I never do yard work until 8:00 AM so as not to disturb my late sleeping neighbors

I also agree that the two people being discussed are no doubt really nice people and I hope they would view all this chatter as just having a little fun

In fact I hope no one participating on this thread takes it that seriously. Its just another past time distraction ,etc for me . an opportunity to visit about various topics express an opinion but like a bad golf shot once done I think upon no more.

speaking of which I have to shower( hope that's not too personal) and get to the golf course for an early tee time

Of course this is just a distraction as most know if they read long enough....we should thank him for all the entertainment.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Why Speedos are still huge in France | Fashion | The Guardian

Maybe the guy is French? Non? https://youtu.be/QJfCxgXr8dk

With all due respect Tal, how can a speedo be huge? Think about it, for one, diving would be out of the question.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

Never did like the college campus. Quit and joined the military knowing I'd be with people more like myself. Not that I couldn't keep up, just didn't like those people at all and didn't want to spend my career with people like them.

My folks didn't have money to send kids to college. There are people who are good people who have a lot of formal education and those who have learned about life in the military or by working hard all of their lives. I am pretty sure all of us are more compassionate because of terribly hard and bitter things that have happened to us inevitably.


If we have the ability to read people pretty well and truly care about others, we have won the lottery.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I think you are right. I love Italian food. Except for squid. Never have tried it. Sissy.

Never??? Fried calamari with Vincent's hot sauce---can't beat it (except maybe lobster)

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Are you out of lobster jokes yet???

Cannot really say I have any problem with the guy going around wearing just speedos. The early morning noise though would bother me.

how did the lobster feel after he was eaten? a shell of his former self!
why doesn't the lobster share with friends? because he's shellfish!

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by looneycat

how did the lobster feel after he was eaten? a shell of his former self!

why doesn't the lobster share with friends? because he's shellfish!

Well done!

[graciegirl]

Is squid one of those varmints that count as shellfish? When shellfish and I get together, one of us has to use the epipen and hurry to emergency.


I bet squid is a mollusk. I looked at it in the fish case at Publix. I think you have to grow up eating it. We Germans eat a bunch of other ugly stuff.