"Star Wars"
Popeye
reality tv
many celebs (too much to list)

"Family Guy"... Don't get me wrong since I like  the first three seasons, but don't understand why it was such a huge cult following

Beyonce, and Ringtone Rap.

You think people are going to throw stuff at you, snoz, wait until they read what I say.


Harry Potter and Twilight.  I just don't get the appeal of either series

Seinfeld.  I watched this show when it was popular, but looking back on the reruns, I don't know what I (or anyone) saw in it.  It's the dumbest frigging show ever

Okay I have a confession to make.  I watched the Charlie Brown specials the Thanksgiving one and the Halloween one and You're Not Elected Charlie Brown... and I just don't get the appeal.  

*I know stop throwing stuff at me*  ;D  

I didn't like these as a kid, not when I was in high school and not now. 

 

  There's not much to them, that's for sure...

  When I was a kid any cartoon airing in prime time was good to go...

 
  My pick - South Park.  I don't know what to say about it other than the episodes I bothered to watch were just not funny at all.  I don't get it... ???

Britney Spears  :o :o :o :o

"Star Wars"
Popeye
reality tv
many celebs (too much to list)

"Family Guy"... Don't get me wrong since I like  the first three seasons, but don't understand why it was such a huge cult following


As a kid I thought Star Wars was great... as an adult I find it really boring... there's a lot of politics in it I just don't get...and don't care enough to try.


Popeye.... I can watch it but I don't really care if I do or not.


Reality TV? Depends.. the competition stuff I love like Survivor and Amazing Race. The cooking ones like Top Chef or Hells kitchen... the dating ones?  8-P

You think people are going to throw stuff at you, snoz, wait until they read what I say.


Harry Potter and Twilight.  I just don't get the appeal of either series


Yeah I might start flinging at your mention of Harry Potter.. I love it! But I know nothing of Twilight (other than what Tam posts)

Seinfeld.  I watched this show when it was popular, but looking back on the reruns, I don't know what I (or anyone) saw in it.  It's the dumbest frigging show ever



I liked Seinfeld a lot... I'd still watch it now but I fly into a rage everytime I see Michael Richards so I avoid it at all costs.. I'm sad tho because I know there are eps I would love to see again.

   

   There's not much to them, that's for sure...

   When I was a kid any cartoon airing in prime time was good to go...

   
   My pick - South Park.  I don't know what to say about it other than the episodes I bothered to watch were just not funny at all.  I don't get it... ???



I used to like South Park but a few years ago there was an episode where the teacher Mr Garrison was crying because his ad didn't love him as a kid... how did mr G know his dad didn't love him? Well his dad didn't molest him so that must mean he didn't love his son  >:(

Yeah that episode really pissed me off!

South Park is one for me also.  The animation is weird, and the humor doesn't make me laugh

Harry Potter and Twilight.  I just don't get the appeal of either series


Dagny :( For Shame!!! ;D

Yep, I love both.

Harry Potter - do I really need to get into this?
Yes, it is about wizards and witches and the like, but ultimately for me, it is the ultimate battle between good and evil. Good obviously prevails every single time. JK's writing just has a way of pulling you in. I can't explain it any better than that I don't think.

Twilight - a classic Romeo and Juliet story, or if you prefer, a classic Jane Austen take on current times.
Yes, there are vampires in the story, and they do consume a lot of the story, but the love story itself is what drew me in. Granted, you would think that it is a teen romance, because the heroine is a 17 year old girl, but the love is of adult magnatude. The whole "can't live without you" love, rocked me to the core of my being. It isn't necessarily for teens alone, and once you look past the ages, you can feel and see everything in the saga. I don't know how else to explain it.


South Park is one for me also.  The animation is weird, and the humor doesn't make me laugh


Me either.

Okay I have a confession to make.  I watched the Charlie Brown specials the Thanksgiving one and the Halloween one and You're Not Elected Charlie Brown... and I just don't get the appeal.   

*I know stop throwing stuff at me*  ;D   

I didn't like these as a kid, not when I was in high school and not now. 


I can't get into the Charlie Brown stuff anymore either. ;)


"Star Wars"
Popeye
reality tv
many celebs (too much to list)

"Family Guy"... Don't get me wrong since I like  the first three seasons, but don't understand why it was such a huge cult following


I love Star Wars and can sit through all 6 episodes repeatedly! ;)

Can't stand a lot of reality tv 8-P

Family Guy - The Son and hubby love it. I understand the pop culture references, but I find the humour lacking!

--------------------------------

I don't get the whole Emo genre.
It is basically New Wave and New Romantic revisted... why not call it what it really is?

more to follow ;)

Anime

Dagny :( For Shame!!! ;D

Yep, I love both.

Harry Potter - do I really need to get into this?
Yes, it is about wizards and witches and the like, but ultimately for me, it is the ultimate battle between good and evil. Good obviously prevails every single time. JK's writing just has a way of pulling you in. I can't explain it any better than that I don't think.





its also a good examination of family, friends and a relationships as a whole.... and yes good does win but not without sacrifice... that's what I love about it.



I promise I will read twilight soon

its also a good examination of family, friends and a relationships as a whole.... and yes good does win but not without sacrifice... that's what I love about it.



I promise I will read twilight soon


Awesome addition Q! I always seem to leave the whole sacrifice thing out. No clue as to why. :-\\

As for Twilight - read it when you want to Girl. Just because I say it is great doesn't mean everyone else will agree with me. ;)

"Chowder" & "Total Drama Island", though widely popular among teens, young adults, and stoners at Toon Zone forum

"Chowder" & "Total Drama Island", though widely popular among teens, young adults, and stoners at Toon Zone forum



I'm not familiar with these

They're recent animated shows on Cartoon Network.

"Chowder" is about a young purple  cat-like creature (reminiscent of "Eek the Cat") who's an apprentice to a cook named Mung and has a craving for food

"Total Drama Island" is basically an animated version of "Survivor" with a group of teenagers bickering and doing cheesy challenges. No different than it's live action counterparts.

Emo

The whole High School Musical craze.

The use of the word "gay".

Happy Tree Friends

The new Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake kind of scare me. :-[

I liked emo when it was originally called alternative  ::)

South Park, Family Guy, American Dad, The Simpsons

Rap

Seinfeld

I liked emo when it was originally called alternative  ::)


Yes, but now it's become mundane and popular.  I just want to remind some Emo kid that Prozac is still a possibility. ;D

Emo

The whole High School Musical craze.

The use of the word "gay".

Happy Tree Friends

The new Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake kind of scare me. :-[


I'm with ya on all of these but the Happy Tree friends for I don't know what these are either.




Thanks woops I think I want to check out that animated survivor show (although the title is a complete turn off).  I think I will pass on Chowder.

Britney Spears  :o :o :o :o


I WAS GONNA SAY THAT!  ;D I'm more sick of her than Paris Hilton. Who cares if she;s bald or not? If she's drving with her kid on her lap? I mean, who cares?

They should be reporting on the really important matters...you know like when Michael Jackson's new album will drop or how many shoes Prince owns.

I'm kidding!

In all seriousness, we have a war still going on and a new President about to take office. Every available media outlet should be bringing us the latest on that! Not how many extensions Brtney put in her head!  :)

I WAS GONNA SAY THAT!  ;D I'm more sick of her than Paris Hilton. Who cares if she;s bald or not? If she's drving with her kid on her lap? I mean, who cares?

They should be reporting on the really important matters...you know like when Michael Jackson's new album will drop or how many shoes Prince owns.

I'm kidding!

In all seriousness, we have a war still going on and a new President about to take office. Every available media outlet should be bringing us the latest on that! Not how many extensions Brtney put in her head!  :)



I liked how Rosie O'Donnell said they were focusing on these (and Lindsay Lohan  8-P ) as a diversionary tactic... like we'd get so obsessed with celebrity we wouldn't even notice the lack of reporting on the war.  ::)

Dagny :( For Shame!!! ;D

Yep, I love both.

Harry Potter - do I really need to get into this?
Yes, it is about wizards and witches and the like, but ultimately for me, it is the ultimate battle between good and evil. Good obviously prevails every single time. JK's writing just has a way of pulling you in. I can't explain it any better than that I don't think.

Twilight - a classic Romeo and Juliet story, or if you prefer, a classic Jane Austen take on current times.
Yes, there are vampires in the story, and they do consume a lot of the story, but the love story itself is what drew me in. Granted, you would think that it is a teen romance, because the heroine is a 17 year old girl, but the love is of adult magnatude. The whole "can't live without you" love, rocked me to the core of my being. It isn't necessarily for teens alone, and once you look past the ages, you can feel and see everything in the saga. I don't know how else to explain it.



My main problem is the whole hoopla over both.  It made me not want to see or read either.  I am incredibly stubborn and when told "you just have to read, etc" my attitude is "watch me" ;D

I liked emo when it was originally called alternative  ::)


  I liked it when it was originally called the Pixies...

My main problem is the whole hoopla over both.  It made me not want to see or read either.  I am incredibly stubborn and when told "you just have to read, etc" my attitude is "watch me" ;D



that's how I am with the Lord of the Rings Triology and.... sound of music.

that's how I am with the Lord of the Rings Triology and.... sound of music.


I just barely saw the Sound of Music last year and don't get all the hoopla.

My main problem is the whole hoopla over both.  It made me not want to see or read either.  I am incredibly stubborn and when told "you just have to read, etc" my attitude is "watch me" ;D


See? And no where in my post did I say that you had to read them did I? ;D

To each their own of course, I only recommend things that I have enjoyed, but what I like is not necessarily what others would like. Take frogs for example.... they taste great with a little salt! :D ;D ;D ;D

Thread killa!!!! ;D ;D

You think people are going to throw stuff at you, snoz, wait until they read what I say.


Harry Potter and Twilight.  I just don't get the appeal of either series
dittoes, dag! i was like, jeez, ANOTHER vampire movie? does anyone really think society needs another vampire movie?

as for harry potter, i liked the first movie, and then the rest of the movies were pretty much the same. the books are apparently for children, so it's a little bit disturbing how many putative "adults" read them.

okay. flame me now. i think the lord of the rings movies suck, too.

as for harry potter, i liked the first movie, and then the rest of the movies were pretty much the same. the books are apparently for children, so it's a little bit disturbing how many putative "adults" read them.




You're right Tia - they were originally made for children... but the character grew up and so do people.  I was never going to read it if it weren't for The Son. It was all he was into at the time and I felt like I needed to do something in order to stay connected with him, and have something in common with him. HP worked - but I got hooked at the same time!

The things we do for love! ;D

My main problem is the whole hoopla over both.  It made me not want to see or read either.  I am incredibly stubborn and when told "you just have to read, etc" my attitude is "watch me" ;D


I'm a bit the same way. We probably miss out on tons of good stuff!!  But of course..I don't really believe that!! ;)

"Arrested Development", it has a cult following, but it was just another genric sitcom, IMHO

On line gaming (i.e X Box Live, World of Warcrap, etc).
Don't understand why anyone is into it or can stand the people they have to associate with when they do. :P

I'm an old gamer, so maybe I missed the boat, but mostly, when I play games, even role playing games, I'd rather do it myself (i.e. BY MYSELF), without hearing a 13 yr old yelling in my headset what I should do or where I should go, thank you.

Its hard enough playing a friendly board game with your friends that you KNOW, much less with a group of people you've never met and have somehow channeled the spirit of MacArthur into their souls while playing a Call to Duty.

I thought one of the reasons why people liked video games is that you were somewhat released from having to do things for, by and with others. You could set out on your own, set your own goals and do, see, explore and experience things in a video game you couldn't be free to in reality.

Last thing I want is to spend $60 on the latest RPG, to go online and have some pre-pubescent snot from the other side of the world vaporize me repeatedly just because I haven't spent the last 700 hours of my young life online playing World of Warcrap. ::)

   I liked it when it was originally called the Pixies...

Karma to that!

(I'm a Smiths man myself)
;)

On line gaming (i.e X Box Live, World of Warcrap, etc).
Don't understand why anyone is into it or can stand the people they have to associate with when they do. :P

I'm an old gamer, so maybe I missed the boat, but mostly, when I play games, even role playing games, I'd rather do it myself (i.e. BY MYSELF), without hearing a 13 yr old yelling in my headset what I should do or where I should go, thank you.

Its hard enough playing a friendly board game with your friends that you KNOW, much less with a group of people you've never met and have somehow channeled the spirit of MacArthur into their souls while playing a Call to Duty.

I thought one of the reasons why people liked video games is that you were somewhat released from having to do things for, by and with others. You could set out on your own, set your own goals and do, see, explore and experience things in a video game you couldn't be free to in reality.

Last thing I want is to spend $60 on the latest RPG, to go online and have some pre-pubescent snot from the other side of the world vaporize me repeatedly just because I haven't spent the last 700 hours of my young life online playing World of Warcrap. ::)



I haven't gone online with my PS3.... | don't have Xbox... you know it would totally piss me off if some 13 year old twat started yelling at me because I wasn't doing it right.  Get me in a room with a bunch of people from my generation so we can all make the learning curve together.

High School Musical.

High School Musical.



Yeah me too  8-P

I hate Harry Potter.  I want nothing to do with whichcraft.  I do not watch South park.  I often find humor thats more offensive then anything else and don't find it funny.  High School Musical? WT?

Joel plays one of those games in which he wears headphones.  I'm an Intellivision NES-64 type of a player. Four players is cool, but don't tell me what to do. 

I cant seem to read or type while playing/ in between games eaither.  I play a game like that with my brothers and I just play the game.  They started doing stuff like this with Meez a while ago.  Big deal

High School Musical.


Same here.  8-P I wonder if anyone will be reminiscing about HSM ten or twenty years from now?

Same here.  8-P I wonder if anyone will be reminiscing about HSM ten or twenty years from now?


yeah but it will be all the kids who are 7 now talking about how much they loved it then and how much it sux now.  ;D

Also not fond of the highly  overrated "HSM

Also "Saved by the Bell" & "Full House", wich both are overly corny and badly acted.

Also not fond of the highly  overrated "HSM

Also "Saved by the Bell" & "Full House", wich both are overly corny and badly acted.


Saved By The Bell bugs me.  Even worse were the "spin-offs". 8-P

I agree I detest both Saved by the Bell and Full House...


I have a soft spot for Blossom tho. ( I know no one has mentioned Blossom but I thought I'd put it out there just in case it comes up)

Chai Lattes or tea or whatever it is.  I think it tastes like crap, and I hate those little round things floating around in it. 

Chai Lattes or tea or whatever it is.  I think it tastes like crap, and I hate those little round things floating around in it. 




I think the little round floating things are spices or some junk.  I don't understand why people are so big on Starbucks. 

Billboard Hot 100, there's other charts and most people look at it as if it's the most important

Is there something that is popular but you just don't get it?

Oh yes, there are some things:

- Liberalism
- Multiculturalism
- Political Correctness
- etc.

Well, it is not that I don’t “get it”. I get it perfectly. I just find it vile, despicable, loathsome and disgraceful.

Oh yes, there are some things:

- Liberalism
- Multiculturalism
- Political Correctness
- etc.

Well, it is not that I don’t “get it”. I get it perfectly. I just find it vile, despicable, loathsome and disgraceful.



This isn't the politics section.  Perhaps you should either take it somewhere else.  Besides I'm much to polite to tell you what I truly think of your viewpoints.  Although a cave dwelling bigot does come to mind.

Oh yes, there are some things:

- Liberalism
- Multiculturalism
- Political Correctness
- etc.

Well, it is not that I don’t “get it”. I get it perfectly. I just find it vile, despicable, loathsome and disgraceful.




This isn't the politics section.  Perhaps you should either take it somewhere else.  Besides I'm much to polite to tell you what I truly think of your viewpoints.  Although a cave dwelling bigot does come to mind.


Now, now Kathie - play nice ;)

Seriously though Haman - I understand that you might not like these things, but the political board is a better place to express these views.
Thank you.

Tam
inthe00s moderator

Seriously though Haman - I understand that you might not like these things, but the political board is a better place to express these views.
Thank you.

Tam
inthe00s moderator


That's right! I apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you very much for the reminder.

This isn't the politics section.  Perhaps you should either take it somewhere else.  Besides I'm much to polite to tell you what I truly think of your viewpoints.  Although a cave dwelling bigot does come to mind.




Hear. hear!

If not for multiculturism I would not be here....



thanks Tam...

Limited edition stuff

Especially on the Disney Treasures

Everybody still liked Donald & Mickey after over 70 years and doubt anybody would give a care about the flavor of the month junk on the mouse network within 15 minutes...

Disney princess movies... never understood the appeal

Disney princess movies... never understood the appeal


That's because you're not a five year old girl (at least I don't think you are...  :-\\ )

That's because you're not a five year old girl (at least I don't think you are...  :-\\ )


:D  :D  :D

That's because you're not a five year old girl (at least I don't think you are...  :-\\ )


he's very articulate for a five year old girl  ;D  so if he were a five year old girl he'd be advanced for his age and still not into the disney princesses  ;D

Many Disney animation fans have praised them. Especially on the animation sites & "Ultimate Disney".

Isn't 5 years old too young to be online  ::)

Many Disney animation fans have praised them. Especially on the animation sites & "Ultimate Disney".

Isn't 5 years old too young to be online  ::)


Disney isn't like it used to be. I'll agree with you on that.

If they're old enough to reach the keyboard, then they're old enough to double click.

Many Disney animation fans have praised them. Especially on the animation sites & "Ultimate Disney".

Isn't 5 years old too young to be online  ::)


My son is six and he plays the arcade games on here.  Last year he was doing a special project at school and did some research on-line for his Power Point presentation.

This isn't the politics section.  Perhaps you should either take it somewhere else.  Besides I'm much to polite to tell you what I truly think of your viewpoints.  Although a cave dwelling bigot does come to mind.


   I'd still be interested in reading HC's viewpoint on those things, in P&R or course... :)

   I'd still be interested in reading HC's viewpoint on those things, in P&R or course... :)


Yes of course.  Proper debate can be done there.  The least he could have done was complained about how P.C SpongeBob Squarepants is.

Disney isn't like it used to be. I'll agree with you on that.

If they're old enough to reach the keyboard, then they're old enough to double click.


I meant messageboards.

I meant messageboards.


Well we are a bit hard to keep up with.  Yes, five is too young.

Money.  It's staggeringly popular...and I just don't get it.  Not much of it at least!
:D

I think money is just a myth. ;D

I don't get the new trendy lettering that some people use in their email, on their you tube accounts etc.  It's not cute writing it's down right obnoxious. 8-P

"The Simpsons"

Also has a cult following, and isn't actually the first primetime cartoon nor the first that aimed towards adults... not to mention it's still on the air

(I actually watched it back in the day as a kid, but now suprised  that it's still going...)

I think money is just a myth. ;D


  Especially since we went off the gold standard...

Myspace

Reality TV

Myspace

Reality TV


I think I could understand one or two reality shows being on but not the ambush of the stupid ones.  I've got to admit "The Surreal Life" was pretty good.

blogs

Emo music.

::)

Miley Cyrus

-Any music after 1998. Because of rap and teen pop. It all sucks!

-Wanting to be famous. I can't stand having 50 cameras around me!

-Dressing like a wigger. It looks so stupid!

-People who take everything too seriously. So what? You only have one life, why not learn to lighten up?

Oh yes, there are some things:

- Liberalism
- Multiculturalism
- Political Correctness
- etc.

Well, it is not that I don’t “get it”. I get it perfectly. I just find it vile, despicable, loathsome and disgraceful.



Um, I understand why you don't like political correctness because it gets very annoying.

This isn't the politics section.  Perhaps you should either take it somewhere else.  Besides I'm much to polite to tell you what I truly think of your viewpoints.  Although a cave dwelling bigot does come to mind.


Thanks for that. The multiculturalism thing really offended me! I'm asian by the way.

I've got so many that I'm going to try to do my list in alphabetical order (lol!)

Beer (it's just too bitter. I'll stick to my martinis)
Desperate Housewives
Facebook
Fame---I'm with that person that mentioned about having 50 cameras in my face
Gossip Girl
Harry Potter
Rap (post-1990)
Reality TV
Star Wars

-Rap music
- American Idol
- "Big brother" TV shows and anything related

Lady GaGa!  8-P