Alg Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 The amount of American reality TV that there is over here (no offence to Americans here, but your reality TV is unwatchable). None taken. I actually feel pity for you. Most of us with some form of a brain don't even like it either.I'm starting to think the appeal is that they're entertaining for all of the wrong reasons. I painted some stuff and put it on tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estonian dude Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 In my country we are usually watching those shows to see how low a human can go. It seems like they are not only stupid as [bleep], but they are also proud of it and have egos the size of Mt. Everest. It is so freaking bad that it is entertaining :D So I've noticed this thread's regulars all follow similar trends. RPG is constantly dealing with psycho exes.Muggi reminds us of the joys of polygamy.Saq is totally oblivious to how much chicks dig him.I strike out every other week.Kalphite wages a war against the friend zone.Randox pretty much stays rational.Etc, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirschen Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 In my country we are usually watching those shows to see how low a human can go. It seems like they are not only stupid as [bleep], but they are also proud of it and have egos the size of Mt. Everest. It is so freaking bad that it is entertaining :D After reading this, I feel reminiscent of an old show called MxC. I enjoy watching people suffer on reality tv games (sans Wipeout for being too clean), especially the stupid ones. As for the last bit, the "so bad its good" quirkiness always seems to make them better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champion Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Have you guys seen Hardcore Pawn? I watched that once, it was probably the worst TV show I've ever seen. But it was still hilarious and entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riku3220 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 What reality shows are you watching? Real Housewives of [City], Basketball Wives, Bad Girls Club, and the like are all just awful. But other reality shows that actually have a point to them are pretty interesting. Swamp People, Bar Rescue, Oddities, and those all come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirschen Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Have you guys seen Hardcore Pawn? I watched that once, it was probably the worst TV show I've ever seen. But it was still hilarious and entertaining. Seen that show. When it mentioned where it was being filmed, I knew what was going to happen. I honestly preferred Pawn Stars prior to History Channel turning into a load of reality TV shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randox Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Wipeout is one I don't feel guilty about watching because it looks like legitimate fun (for most people at least), and I'd go on the show just to have a crack at the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarg1010 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I would love to go on Wipeout... if I only knew how to swim <_<. Unfinished netherrack symbol of Khorne. Never forget. ~creeper face w/single tear~ DO YOU HEAR THE VOICES TOO?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I hate the amount of cables I have around my computer. I have X-360 leads, headphones, mouse, monitor adaptor, laptop charger, 9V charger for my guitar pedalboard, two guitar gables running to and from the pedalboard and my headset cables. <_< Same. When I buy a new desk or move (or both) I'm buying some cable wraps to make sure everything is clean. And dust. DUST. EVERYWHRE. getting to the point where I'm going to by cover sheets for everything so at night I cover it all JUST so dust doesnt fall on it non stop. Popoto.~<3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vezon Dash Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 My dad is yelling at me for writing a paper for class about different church's stance on homosexuality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirschen Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 My dad is yelling at me for writing a paper for class about different church's stance on homosexuality... He is more concerned with the viewpoint of a paper than the fact you have to write it for a grade? How idiotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askthedude Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Wipeout is one I don't feel guilty about watching because it looks like legitimate fun (for most people at least), and I'd go on the show just to have a crack at the course. I'm suprised no theme park has opened a wipeout style course. Decent priced entrance fee and a waiver incase of accident and you're set. I'd love to go. Why can't the Big Bang be done by the hand of God?It could have, but it is next to impossible because it also could have been caused by the flying spaghetti monster, or one of the other infinite number of deity possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirschen Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Wipeout is one I don't feel guilty about watching because it looks like legitimate fun (for most people at least), and I'd go on the show just to have a crack at the course. I'm suprised no theme park has opened a wipeout style course. Decent priced entrance fee and a waiver incase of accident and you're set. I'd love to go. Except they'd likely have to make the course easier and safer because I bet plenty would go into sue rage if they got their ass handed to by that course or something. I'd actually pay to try it too if they get it set right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askthedude Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Wipeout is one I don't feel guilty about watching because it looks like legitimate fun (for most people at least), and I'd go on the show just to have a crack at the course. I'm suprised no theme park has opened a wipeout style course. Decent priced entrance fee and a waiver incase of accident and you're set. I'd love to go. Except they'd likely have to make the course easier and safer because I bet plenty would go into sue rage if they got their ass handed to by that course or something. I'd actually pay to try it too if they get it set right. That's what the waiver is for, get them to sign before they go in and unless it's something crazy and the park's definatly at fault they can't sue. Why can't the Big Bang be done by the hand of God?It could have, but it is next to impossible because it also could have been caused by the flying spaghetti monster, or one of the other infinite number of deity possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 People who speak complex words instead of saying it simple, thinking they look smart. If this was an essay or something, it might work; but on forums/chats/IRL it makes you look like a total douche, especially when it's every post/conversation. :| Popoto.~<3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirschen Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Especially when 1) They just learned it and showed they put no effort to understanding it or 2) Invoke using it when unnecessary. Yeah, I use a few "big words" myself, but only when conversing with people I know who speak it naturally like my mother and older sisters and drop it elsewhere for pragmatic reasons such as knowing it'll just blur the message. Honestly, there a few of semi-complex words that I feel should be in everyday vocabulary for its uses. Of course, I still use them that I understand naturally just to troll my older brother. Too much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assume Nothing Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 People who speak complex words instead of saying it simple, thinking they look smart. It's a nice assumption, but you might be hyper-generalizing here. It may deliver a point better, but perhaps it's poorly used because of the nature of the audience. I know I've been personally criticized for this, which we've had a long dispute about on this very thread, but I don't see any point in getting frustrated over it. If it's superfluous, sure - but if it's simply a more complex word to express more thoughts once or twice, then what's the need with being upset over it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Frankly, using complicated language is just bad writing. You risk alienating a good part of your audience and 90% of the time meaning isn't clarified. Keep your writing only as superfluous as it needs to be. Since we had a long discussion on this in the past, consider this my last post on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assume Nothing Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 It depends on the objective of writing. If it's an argument, i.e. the purpose is to persuade a reader to accept/decline a position, then you've got a fair point. If it's an English assignment based on relevant use of course related terminology, I wouldn't say it's bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vezon Dash Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 It depends on the objective of writing. If it's an argument, i.e. the purpose is to persuade a reader to accept/decline a position, then you've got a fair point. If it's an English assignment based on relevant use of course related terminology, I wouldn't say it's bad at all. However, these forums are not a composition class, and your audience varies greatly. I'm not that smart, nor am I uneducated; but when I have to look up the definition of 3 words in a post made by someone, I start to not even bother. It almost seems that one would be trying to impress an audience, but in reality, it just offends/alienates them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assume Nothing Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 It (to be a composition class) is not actually a requirement for the use of an occasional complex term. If it's in an article, I'd say it's fine - as long as it's used in a relevant, meaningful context. If we take the term 'mitigating', for example, it's not overly complex and it delivers a message in a more concise manner. It's nice to have a repository of words to use, especially if it expresses a more complex idea in a single term. I'm not speaking in defense of using what's effectively synonyms to more basic terms, but I'd say they do have merit in the relevant situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alg Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 We do have a decent amount of people with English as a second language and/or non-native speakers here, though. Simplicity is good. I painted some stuff and put it on tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 It (to be a composition class) is not actually a requirement for the use of an occasional complex term. If it's in an article, I'd say it's fine - as long as it's used in a relevant, meaningful context. If we take the term 'mitigating', for example, it's not overly complex and it delivers a message in a more concise manner. It's nice to have a repository of words to use, especially if it expresses a more complex idea in a single term. I'm not speaking in defense of using what's effectively synonyms to more basic terms, but I'd say they do have merit in the relevant situation.I'm fine with words like mitigate - it's the ones that have simpler alternatives that are bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlanders Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I don't mind people that use rich vocabulary so long as they aren't deliberately being pedantic. Sometimes it allows you to convey nuances that would otherwise be lost. If I don't know what a word means, I look it up, it's always nice to learn. 2480+ total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assume Nothing Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 ... for something completely different: "pornography [of women] is anti-women." I could write entire essays on this; it's empowering when it's a choice, and to deny people the choice is, ironically, 'anti-women'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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