KiwiDB Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 You are/were a christian though were you not? For you it holds or held meaning, and so the effect of that is there. I grew up with no religion, and since about the age of 10 have looked at certain members of my family as hypocrites for their beliefs... "I don't believe in commercialism...but I'm putting up all these decorations, err, just for your sister" "I don't believe in imaginary gods...but be a good boy for father christmas". "Its the season of giving selflessly...why didn't you give me a present?" I could go on and on. I mean really, I have absolutely no problem with people celebrating christmas if it has meaning to them, whether for religion, family, or just because they enjoy it, thats fine. But for me, its state sanctioned forced enjoyment, and I want no part of it. So christmas has the exact opposite effect on me. If it left me alone, it would be fine, but as Stuart. recounted in his sad story, festive b*****ds will take it upon themselves to force "enjoyment" on me, and every time they play christmas music, or try and jolly me into it, or even (in the case of my family) try and make me humiliate myself by opening a sock full of fucking presents in front of them. This absolutely infuriates me. Take that last example. My family know I hate christmas, they've known that since I was in primary school, and every year, another sock full of fucking presents. I told them every single year that I wasn't comfortable with it, and even in the years I stay away, they would keep on in wait for me. I asked them not to do it, but hey, apparently "its christmas". It took until a couple years ago when, after being emotionally blackmailed and lied to to bring me up for christmas on a ruse, they did it again, despite my explicit requests. It took a storming out of the house and a flat out refusal before they got the message. They didn't try it again last year. I get on brilliantly with my family, but I will not be part of their hypocritical charade. Oh, and another thing, it is surprisingly hard to find a fully halal takeaway! Why is this? Zzzzzzzzzzz, what a miserable fucking c'nt you are. The thing is xbl, and I know this is stretching believability to breaking point, but if you ever have kids, it's a whole new ball game. I mean, fundamentally I hate it too, but my wee yin will be nearly two this year, and she's already excited about presents. Last year she was far too young to have any concept of what was going on, but I can't wait to see her wee face on Christmas morning this year. I think, until you experience that for yourself, then you'll never 'get it' again. I don't treat Christmas as anything 'religious', as I'm as much as an atheist as Swampy, but having kids certainly puts that wee bit magic back into the time of year. He'd need to actually get a ride for that to happen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Christmas is amazing. I can't wait for it now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Zzzzzzzzzzz, what a miserable fucking c'nt you are. And? Am I not allowed to be? He'd need to actually get a ride for that to happen. No need to get personal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I'm an atheist but had a class christmas last year. Didn't need any presents, got up at 10 in the morning, went for a large run, went back and saw my family, had christmas dinner, off to the pub where me and my mates had a pro evo tournament. After that, went to a party. Theres no point being a miserable b*****d, just try your best to get on with it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endieinreekie Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 And? Am I not allowed to be? No need to get personal. What, like calling someone a 'chimp'? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattydfc Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Big boobs don't count if you're fat!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 What, like calling someone a 'chimp'? And that was purely based on his posting style. I was making comment on his god awful chimplike keyboard mashing. Although you make a fair point, I admit that reading GMan's posts enrages me past the point of reason! I'm pretty sure I don't have the same effect on "AramoanaDB". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endieinreekie Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 And that was purely based on his posting style. I was making comment on his god awful chimplike keyboard mashing. Although you make a fair point, I admit that reading GMan's posts enrages me past the point of reason! I'm pretty sure I don't have the same effect on "AramoanaDB". I'm not saying I don't agree with you, but it's a bit precious to object to personal insults when you are quite happy to dish them out, irrespective of reason 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I'm not saying I don't agree with you, but it's a bit precious to object to personal insults when you are quite happy to dish them out, irrespective of reason I've read back my posts again, and you're right! I try not to be personal, and I very rarely use personal abuse, but having looked at the thread in question, I did get very personal. A very rare lapse, which I'm sure will be used against me for years now. He's just the only poster on this site who annoys me so. So you're right, I've temporarily had to give up my "not getting personal" card. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 :lol: Well it is. I'm not used to dealing with people like you. I'm use to dealing with people capable of, y'know, thought. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I don't think I've ever felt forced to enjoy Christmas. I've worked a few Christmas' and spent a few with family or my partner's family and it's just a holiday. If your family want to spend Christmas with you, perhaps you should be pleased as it shows they care about you. On the other hand maybe your family actually hate you and take pleasure in winding you up about it. They probably have a 'proper' family meeting in late October to plan the annual rip the pish fest and award points and prizes for who can make you the most scarlet with teenage anger about eating roast turkey and satsumas. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Well it is. I'm not used to dealing with people like you. I'm use to dealing with people capable of, y'know, thought. I thought you weren't going to get personal? Oh and an apology to G_Man would have made your plea for clemency more believable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I thought you weren't going to get personal? Oh and an apology to G_Man would have made your plea for clemency more believable. Where did I say that? If anything, I said that his posts irritated me so much that I get personal. And an apology for what? His eyeball bleedingly bad posting style? Are you his carer? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum_gers Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 And that was purely based on his posting style. I was making comment on his god awful chimplike keyboard mashing. Although you make a fair point, I admit that reading GMan's posts enrages me past the point of reason! I'm pretty sure I don't have the same effect on "AramoanaDB". Nobody has that effect on most people, probably cause, it's, y'know, the internet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 The price of razor blades these days. What a ripoff. *insert generic joke about Accies' style of play here* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gall09 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Noel Edmonds actually telling a contestant who had already dealt to "play an honest game please" with the remaining boxes. Aye Noel, 'cos God forbid they should just pick boxes at random and not give it some serious thought. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking Decency Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Noel Edmonds actually telling a contestant who had already dealt to "play an honest game please" with the remaining boxes. Aye Noel, 'cos God forbid they should just pick boxes at random and not give it some serious thought. I still have no idea why people watch Deal or No Deal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Deal or No Deal is a programme I just don't understand. It's very puzzling to me what watching people opening boxes randomly actually is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Christmas is fucking amazing. I love it - the songs, the weather, the commercialism, the getting together with friends and family. It's far too good a time for it to be ruined by worrying about the religious aspect of it and other such nonsense. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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