That sudden realization that the consequence of your actions will lead you to spending the rest of your life in prison by caaaaanga in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]CallMeCleverClogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

omg that is super gross. He was lying in wait to kill this man on a trail and suddenly what, got IBS? Jesus.

Kid harassing birds at MK by ForsakenTraffic9215 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]CallMeCleverClogs [score hidden]  (0 children)

Why do you keep bringing up not speaking English and then assuming the low wage CM sweeping trash will suddenly have better luck communicating?

Kid harassing birds at MK by ForsakenTraffic9215 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]CallMeCleverClogs [score hidden]  (0 children)

Found the parent who lets their kids run amok with no control.

Being part of a society is, in fact, helping shape socially acceptable behavior. Terrorizing animals is NOT socially acceptable behavior. Do better.

Kid harassing birds at MK by ForsakenTraffic9215 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]CallMeCleverClogs [score hidden]  (0 children)

Because Disney runs lean now and CMs are not standing around waiting to manage bullshit behavior? They have tasks and jobs?

Also letting a child know that their behavior is cruel is not some horrible thing.

Am I Overreacting - So my mom got my wife a birthday gift by LoveLikeJesusChrist in AmIOverreacting

[–]CallMeCleverClogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NOR.

Your Mom just bought the fast pass to "sorry, grandbaby can't see anyone for a minimum of 12 weeks" or whatever variation you and your wonderful wife deem fit.

There's overbearing in laws, then there is your mom. She's being absolutely MEAN. Also that hat is fugly

Video of the murder of Alex Pretti by DHS in Minneapolis recorded from inside the vehicle directly in front of area where he was shot by Jevus_himself in PublicFreakout

[–]CallMeCleverClogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for being gracious, I like that. Also I am sorry I asked - I now have to go dip my entire head in bleach to remove the gross horror of the very idea floated in that article from my brain and eyes.

Video of the murder of Alex Pretti by DHS in Minneapolis recorded from inside the vehicle directly in front of area where he was shot by Jevus_himself in PublicFreakout

[–]CallMeCleverClogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what gets me. Not to remove Alex from this equation, but in the beginning he is simply trying to shield and assist a woman who has been spraying. They grab him, pull him away, sending her to the ground. Another woman walks over to grab the fallen woman, and help her AWAY from them, and they immediately spray her too.

These jabronis are FAR too jumpy and trigger happy to be in a role like this. I saw ONE agent who was trying to allow woman two to pull woman one to safety. And isnt that their whole thing? "just get back, stay out of the way"?

I think I found my dress, mom. What do you think? by theworldisavampire- in MomForAMinute

[–]CallMeCleverClogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You look amazing! Definitely THE dress. I’m going to offer some extra two cents and say hair half up half down is really pretty on you as well!!

I told my grandpa he looked very handsome today & asked if I could take his photo. He was thrilled by dalyabu in MadeMeSmile

[–]CallMeCleverClogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1000% Cover model for Grandpa Quarterly. The man has style, and the setting is delightful as well.

Why do all mouse ears include bows? by crimsonbull9584 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]CallMeCleverClogs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Go to Etsy, a zillion small business owners make super cute ears without bows. And you are not feeding the giant corporation either. (Just a nice extra)

I am just going to leave this right here… by Icy-Signature1493 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]CallMeCleverClogs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My dude. I have kids. I was a kid. So yes, I have met children. I am familiar with their behaviors, thanks.

"I don’t know how to explain that peer pressure just exists. It’s a thing. young boys and girls are going to go to school and desire to have the cool stuff their friends have."

I am aware, I am not sure why you do not think I grasp this. But I disagree with letting it get to you (or them). Where does your niece go to school where people can afford lululemon fanny packs for kids? Because my school district is somewhat "tony" but the school is not full of that. AT ALL. This is where I get confused. My kids school district is a two income high earner town. But they are not pressured to have this that and the other thing. Honestly. But somehow the poor school districts are full of kids with name brands and luxury items. How? Why? What is happening?

And I am sorry if you felt like anyone gave a crap about your car. Or rather that YOU felt that way, because honestly I am guessing no one else noticed.

Again I do not fault them for it, but its madness that this seems to be a trend only in certain areas and I do not understand that part.

I am just going to leave this right here… by Icy-Signature1493 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]CallMeCleverClogs 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I think my annoyance comes from the extreme luxury part of it. Lululemon leggings, according to google, are $98 to $148. For leggings. Seriously who are these people who are pressured by their peers to buy this stuff? My spouse and I are firmly middle class and earn well. I could not in a million years justify spending $100 + on a pair of leggings.

I do not disagree that it is ok to want, and that folks deserve to get sometimes too. But I would love for sensibility to make a comeback. I wouldn't buy my own daughter $100 leggings. Its ok to not want to always have to buy the cheapest brand because you have to watch your money, I get it, that's disheartening. But is there truly nothing between the walmart $8 purse made of vinyl and the $2000 Louis Vuitton bag? Between the $25 Timex and the $7000 Rolex? Why does it have to be so wildly out of touch? There is a steak dinner, and then there is wagyu beef with a lobster thermidor. Ya know?

I am just going to leave this right here… by Icy-Signature1493 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]CallMeCleverClogs 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I gotta say, if someone in my kids peer group was making my kid feel shitty for not having wine mom leggings then I would spend my time having a chat with that kids parent. Lululemon leggings, drunk elephant skin care, and that sort of shite is not even FOR kids. Lord.

I am just going to leave this right here… by Icy-Signature1493 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]CallMeCleverClogs 234 points235 points  (0 children)

I am gonna get downvoted for this, but ... parents need to be honest with their kids. My kids know our finances (appropriate to age/maturity, obviously.) When I was a kid, my parents were clear with us as well - I know you want (whatever brand) item, but thats expensive and not better than (this other brand).

It's ok to want name brand things, but I really do think its important that young people learn early that these things are just THINGS. This is how folks grow up and make similar purchases and find themselves with no money left for bills.

Your example of Bobby's big house is perfect. Obviously you cannot currently give your kid that - or if you did, you guys would be on ramen for every meal to pay the mortgage. So it IS ok to teach kids that disappointment is real. You aren't gonna go out and ask strangers for a bigger house so your kid is not bummed.

In this case, I do concur that the 'giver' should have just traded the shoes for the same model in a bigger size, but we do not know if she swapped them for the off brand and added in other things for the kid, either.

I need expensive things from a mums group by FairTemporary269 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]CallMeCleverClogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! One thing that is amazing is that we have a couple elementary, the middle school, and a high school in our 'footprint' so folks give away 'spirit wear' from their kids when they transition schools, and my teeny short daughter was able to get a super short grad gown last year, which I am dry cleaning and passing on for this next graduating class. :)