It was the "I'm vastly superior to you because you read trash and have brain rot" comment by skiver on the romance novel thread that set me off today. Usually, I can ignore all of the crap, because I try like hell to stay out of the deep end threads. Personally, I think someone needs to pull out the stick that he must have rammed up his ass. Maybe I don't read Dickens (and who the hell does? Dickens is boringly mind-numbing, IMO), but I also don't come across as a egotistical pompous bore. At least I hope I don't. What is wrong with reading for entertainment? Where is it written that all writing must be full of allegories? Nothing can mean what it appears to on the surface. I'm sorry, but for me, that sucks any joy of reading out of me. "The use of the color red signifies the author's disdain of authority." Yes, reading for intellectual stimulation is good. Reading to widen your horizons is good. Reading to further your knowledge is very good. But so is reading for entertainment, and escape.
And his comment is just the attitude that keeps me off of the deep end threads, even when I really would love to question someone's comments, to further understand them. Pardon my language, but some of those people are fuckwads.
I'm stopping now, because I can feel my blood pressure rising.
Personally, I read fantasy books. Swords and sorcery. Hero saves the world from the ultimate evil. That's educational (you learn how to use the One Power or where to find the Orb of Aldur or whatever - real-world stuff), so my brain is just fine, TYVM.
well, I've added my own comment to the thread, finally. I had to wait until I could say it, and hopefully come across as somewhat intelligent. I didn't want to be the post that proved his point. *grin*
zombie, I'm not sure who Ben is, but I've got his blog linked, if you want to check it out. It's a pretty fun read. I mean, it's no Dickens, but still... *grin*
Jen ~ I think a wrestler used the term first but it was the first thing that came to mind when I read his post so I posted it. Feel free to use as you wish.
40 comments:
*poot*
*scratch* What?
That's why I keep you around so what are you complaining about?
I love OT, but sometimes the jackasses on there really get to me.
Carey? Bitch.
What thread?
It was the "I'm vastly superior to you because you read trash and have brain rot" comment by skiver on the romance novel thread that set me off today. Usually, I can ignore all of the crap, because I try like hell to stay out of the deep end threads. Personally, I think someone needs to pull out the stick that he must have rammed up his ass. Maybe I don't read Dickens (and who the hell does? Dickens is boringly mind-numbing, IMO), but I also don't come across as a egotistical pompous bore. At least I hope I don't. What is wrong with reading for entertainment? Where is it written that all writing must be full of allegories? Nothing can mean what it appears to on the surface. I'm sorry, but for me, that sucks any joy of reading out of me. "The use of the color red signifies the author's disdain of authority." Yes, reading for intellectual stimulation is good. Reading to widen your horizons is good. Reading to further your knowledge is very good. But so is reading for entertainment, and escape.
And his comment is just the attitude that keeps me off of the deep end threads, even when I really would love to question someone's comments, to further understand them. Pardon my language, but some of those people are fuckwads.
I'm stopping now, because I can feel my blood pressure rising.
Ack!! Well, I'll just join you in saying "fuckwads"
*smooch*
I commented in that thread.
*off to read your comment*
Hey I commented too and I did not even know this was about that! *smmoch*
The sheer arrogance astounds me.
I am at a loss for words. Guess that's just my brain-rot. *rolls eyes*
*smmooch*
Fuck the stupid asshole. I would rather have brain rot from entertainment than arrogance from education. Whatever.
*runs off to read People magazine*
Also what a way to turn a nice thread by someone new into an arguement or make her feel bad.
People? I would hang out with you but my Enquirer is calling!
I will agree.
And *smooch* all you rotting brain types.
Personally, I read fantasy books. Swords and sorcery. Hero saves the world from the ultimate evil. That's educational (you learn how to use the One Power or where to find the Orb of Aldur or whatever - real-world stuff), so my brain is just fine, TYVM.
Ig-noo-ray-mooses should not be tolerated {{{hugs}}} for arkie.
Oooh, I just went and read all the rebuttals, good job ladies!
"mama always told me, if you don't got nothin' nice to say, don't say nuthin' at all" ~ perhaps he should've left well enough alone.
He's a fuckwad. Who needs to keep his pie hole shut.
I posted too.
*smooch*
*smooches*
I *heart* you ladies!
Oh, and this is coming from a man who not only allowed his brain to rot watching the RealWorld Philly, but also tag-teamed the summaries!!!
Plus, he put his name on the list for a Martha Stewart summary, but never responded after AyaK offered him the premiere! Now who's brain is rotted?
...but I'm sure he was just watching it for it's educational value! *rolls eyes*
(Sorry, I thought of that after I posted before).
So I'm betting he would say my Penthouse subscription is "brain rotting" material as well? Well, Hmmph!
*smooches* to everyone who commented in the thread, and to arkie.
*smooch* to MM... So, no sex in your blog, but you're going to come here and talk about Penthouse? LOL
What are you talking about? I never said *I* couldn't talk about sex.
*grin*
Oh... I see... a double standard, LOL
Damn straight!
*smooch*
I took care of him for now Ahkie. I get very upset when people offend one of my homies.
I saw. What an ass.
I hate when people take a nice thread and turn it into mush. I will have to go read now.
Dude does realize he is posting at a Reality TV site right?
I'm an intellectual-snob lit major and I read all sorts of fluffy books that I love and enjoy.
Skiver's not such a bad guy, but that comment was stupid.
Kudos for Monsty!
*smooch*
...and Coco, you're right, but now he's defending his opinion in all sorts of ignorant ways! *rolls eyes*
Oh, and I added my opinion to that thread.
I narrowly restrained myself from criticising his apostrophe usage. Are you all proud of me?
Allegories? *runs to get the dictionary* :-)
I can't access OT from work so haven't read the thread. I too hate when peeps turn an innocent thread into crap. He's an arse!
*HUGS*
Apostrophe usage is way overrated in my humble opinion.
Who cares if you know how to use one or not? It doesn't mean you are mentally superior.
:)
Ben O.
well, I've added my own comment to the thread, finally. I had to wait until I could say it, and hopefully come across as somewhat intelligent. I didn't want to be the post that proved his point. *grin*
that's ok arkie, I would think I might be warming up to my first warning but I just didnt' care.
One question!
Who is Ben O? Do I know him? He shows up on all these blogs!
If not or if so, then HI!
One question!
Who is Ben O? Do I know him? He shows up on all these blogs!
If not or if so, then HI!
zombie, I'm not sure who Ben is, but I've got his blog linked, if you want to check it out. It's a pretty fun read. I mean, it's no Dickens, but still... *grin*
CSTL? I snorted when you used the phrase "cup of STFU juice"! I'm so going to be saying that now. *grin*
So. When do we get the fluff and twinkies?
Is it polite to beat people you don't know over the head with a clue bat?
Apostrophe usage overrated?
Oh.My.Gawd. I thought I was safe from that here! Where's my sanctuary?
Jen ~ I think a wrestler used the term first but it was the first thing that came to mind when I read his post so I posted it. Feel free to use as you wish.
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