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SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Dateline: To Catch A Predator Posted: 10/14/2006 4:33:09 PM
I think the most hilarious ones are the ones that WATCH dateline and then TALK ABOUT IT WHEN THEY ARE GETTING BUSTED! They're like "it knew it was you guys all along, and I was just coming here to see if this was real or not; I wasn't going to do anything"!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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why doesnt sex mean anything to (most) guys? Posted: 10/6/2006 7:12:02 PM
I think that sex doesn't mean much to guys because they aren't taught to idealize and romanticize sex the way that women are. Men are taught (either implicitly or explicitly) to "divide and conquer" in terms of sex. They're supposed to pillage and "conquer" as much sex and as many women as humanly possible. Thus in order to do that (like society tells you to), you have to separate yourself from the emotional side of sex. Women on the other hand are taught to remain pure and chaste, and thus save sex for someone "special". That's why they overthink sex and place so much emphasis on it. Ironically, these things are changing in the younger generation as young men become more feminized and young women become more masculine. I have friends that teach in k-12 schools, and I've heard several stories of young girls (ages 11 and younger) being the sexual aggressor. At first I was shocked, then I thought about the images that britney spears and jessica simpson put out there, and then it totally made sense. Anyway. I hope all that gave at least SOME perspective on why sex doesn't mean anything to most guys. I'm sure there are "sentimental" men out there that care about their bodies and with whom they share it with, but I believe those men are few and far between!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Hey! women what do you think about virgin guys? Posted: 10/6/2006 7:06:08 PM
I hate the way people assume that "virgin" means completely ignorant of all things sex-related. I knew of a lot of girls in their mid-20s that were virgins, and it wasn't that weird for us, but finding guys the same way were few and far between. I kind of feel sorry for guys over 25 that are virgins because I'm sure they get a lot of flack for it, especially if their reasoning isn't deeply religious.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Anyone know any alien abduction victims? Posted: 10/6/2006 6:55:08 PM
I just saw a movie "mysterious skin" that probably gave me the MOST insight (and probable explanation) behind the idea of alien abductions. Long story short, at least two of the "victims" of alien abductions were actually victims of child molestation, that had made up elaborate "unearthly" explanations of what had happened to them, because they were unable to admit (or realize) that they'd been sexually molested. In the movie, the repressed memories of alien abductions, were actually repressed memories of what their abusers had done to them.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Dressing your age..... Posted: 10/6/2006 6:50:53 PM
No, you're not alone in your opinion, especially when it comes to men's clothes. I have the misfortune of seeing WAY too many GROWN MEN (over 30) with sagging pants and shirts 3 sizes too big, and it's such a huge turn off! I think that one of the reasons why some women dress younger is that they don't know how to dress. For instance, I've dressed "conservatively" for most of my life. My parents were professionals and I grew up in a professional type of environment where I had to dress a certain way. I didn't mind it most of the time, but it really didn't allow me to be "trendy" like my similar-aged counterparts. Now that I'm in my late 20s, I find that I still dress the same, but I come across women my age that have no idea what's appropriate for them. Add to the fact that Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson oddly seem to give these women cues on what's "appropriate", and things are ALL screwed up!

SimpsonFan

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Tip jars in takeout Posted: 10/6/2006 6:46:02 PM
I've had people in fast food restaurant drive-thrus treat me as if I've stiffed them when I don't fill out the "tip" portion on my receipt! This is such a scam! And I refuse to give in to it! I'll keep my 30 cents thank you!

SimpsonFan

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Dateline: To Catch A Predator Posted: 10/6/2006 6:44:28 PM
I just love these shows. I like to see the guys get caught in their lies, and see them cry when the police arrests them. I think it's sad that there's still ample participants for this show, but seeing all those guys get caught is just as good as an episode of COPS (although fortunately you don't see as many brown people!).

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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the morality of immortality Posted: 10/6/2006 6:42:12 PM
I've pondered the issues that you brought up, and here's what I think: 1) everything is set up on a hierarchial system, and in america, that system is based in economics. 2) It should be no surprise that people place a "higher premium" on celebrities and those with money, since we live in a culture that exists solely on lauding the accomplishments of these people by placing them on a pedestal (most likely due to the fact that they have financial wealth). 3) while it's unfair that people are judged on their wealth and resources, it's just the way that things are. I accept this as a part of life. It's unfortunate, but that's the way things are.

SimpsonFan

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Text or Talk? Posted: 9/1/2006 9:26:25 AM
I can text with someone, and when I do that, I expect a pretty rapid response. I cannot stand when I'm texting someone and they have slow responses. It doesn't mean that they have to make me the main focus of their attention, but I would like to know that you're at least actively engaged in the conversation the same as I am. Also, I've had some instances where people have computer problems and that disrupts the conversation, and that's annoying as well. But if we're strictly internet friends, then texting is the only option we have for communicating, so I guess the medium serves its purpose. In terms of talking to someone, I can talk on the phone for hours without even realizing it. I love to talk. I think you can get a better understand of someone's personality by speaking with them, and you can get a sense of your compatibility together. For example, a few weeks ago I spoke with a guy that a friend introduced me to. At first we spoke via text, but since he was so eager to speak over the phone, we quickly moved to talking. After speaking a few times over the phone, and exchanging pictures, I soon learned that we wouldn't be compatible romantically, but we still remain friends. I dont think I require a lot of attention, but I need to know that the person I'm communicating with is as vested in the conversation as I am. I generally give people my undivided attention when I'm on the phone with them, and I rarely conduct more than one conversation via text, because I don't like the way I feel when I know my text time is being shared with others, therefore I don't treat other people that way. It's been my experience that I'm one of the FEW people with these rules, as most of my friends are "multitaskers" that do hundreds of things while conversing (either in text or talk), which leads them to miss several key points of the conversation. But I accept that as life, so oh well...

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Anyone like karaoke ? Posted: 9/1/2006 1:32:47 AM
Anyone know of any good spots for karaoke in the Nashville area? I really miss the fun of it, but I dont know where to find a good place for it.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Would you get married without having sex first? Posted: 9/1/2006 1:26:44 AM
Would you buy a car without test driving it first????? It is interesting that you'd ask that question though. In fact, that's generally the first response I get from guys when I ask this question. Everyone's so preoccupied with sex in relationships now that I think they miss out on a lot by not focusing on the other parts of the relationship that need to be dealt with to set a good foundation for the future. Also, I've found most guys that ask that question surely wouldn't even consider the idea of not having sex before marriage, but I do thank you for your input!

SimpsonFan

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Would you get married without having sex first? Posted: 9/1/2006 1:24:12 AM
Would you buy a car without test driving it first????? Yes. And I have. God brought that car to me, and it was meant for me to have. Had it for years and it served me well.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Still a virgin!? Posted: 9/1/2006 1:18:16 AM
I think its very sexy and a turn on. In fact, the older the guy, the sexier it is because it shows that guy has amazing strength and will power (assuming the guy chooses not to be sexually active and just isn't a virgin because he's lacked the opportunity to lose his virginity). A long time ago, I thought I'd marry a guy that was a virgin, but as I got into my mid-20s, I realized that wasn't going to happen unless I robbed the cradle! I wish I could find a man as committed to his morals and ideals as I am, but unfortunately I haven't yet. anyway. That's my two cents.

SimpsonFan

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Snobby People in life Posted: 9/1/2006 1:14:54 AM
I also want to say that it's been my experience whenever people sit around and make comments about someone else being snobs or thinking they're better than someone else, it's often more indicative of their own insecurities than anything else. I'm not necessarily talking about you in this instance, but it's just something I've noticed.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Snobby People in life Posted: 9/1/2006 1:13:36 AM
I dont consider myself to be a snob, but I do have some familiarity with "snobbery" in general. I think for some people it's based on money or income, but it's been my experience that more often than not its based from a perspective of "pedigree" or family lineage. I think its just a general facet of our life. Everything is on a hierarchial system (though I'm sure I didn't use the right word in that sentence...LOL). In nature there's a chain where the strongest and dominates, and in life, among humans the same thing prevails. Our worth and wealth as people (sometimes unfortunately) comes down to what we have (especially in western cultures). For this reason, people with money feel as if they're better than the "lesser thans". Think about it. Our entire celebrity culture tells us that people with money are better and are somehow inherently entitled to the better things in life from legal counsel, to cars, to just about everything else. Most people want to be famous because of the money and privilege it brings them, and more often than not, that fame brings with it the ability to step on the "little people". It's sad, but it's life.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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How many woman don't wear make-up??? Posted: 9/1/2006 1:08:19 AM
I dont wear makeup. I just dont feel comfortable in it. Also, I've been working to clear up my skin and I know that wearing makeup wouldn't help in that process. I hope to one day have a flawless, blemish-free face that looks great with a natural glow and no makeup. It just doesn't seem natural to me, and I probably won't ever like it.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Would you get married without having sex first? [Locked - Redundant] Posted: 9/1/2006 1:06:24 AM
Just curious from a guy's perspective if you'd marry a woman you've never slept with? Also, let's say you did decide that you'd wait until marriage for sex, what's the longest engagement period you'd put up with? 6 months? 1 year? 3 years? 5 years?

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Strippers Posted: 7/11/2005 3:54:58 PM
Boyfriend: No. Husband: Yes.

SimpsonFan

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Such rudeness from store-clerks! Posted: 7/11/2005 3:53:12 PM
For the record, playing at being poor while you acquire yourself a UNIVERSITY degree don't mean jack when you got a rich daddy's help a phone call away. ^^^THAT WAS HILARIOUS!! I believe you'd call that "textbook poverty"!

SimpsonFan

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Your boyfriend looks or talk to other females....is that cheating? Posted: 7/10/2005 3:25:48 AM
Oh, I have no attraction to ANY of the guys (I think of them like brothers), but that doesn't mean they might not still be "burning a candle" for me. I believe the only reason they've accepted a plutonic relationship with me because that's all they can get (Aside from the fact that I truly am an awesome friend ). Knowing that I'm the one that's decided that we won't go "beyond friends", I also know that I can be the one to change that if one day I decided to "give in" to my better judgment. I try as much as I can to let the girlfriends know that I'm not interested in them, and we've never had any kind of romantic dealing, but it just seems to be something within women (or perhaps just these women) that makes them feel EXTREMELY THREATENED by a woman their man isn't related to, but has a good relationship with.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Looks? Posted: 7/10/2005 3:20:51 AM
Okay so say you meet the person online and there are no pics and you get to know alot about them and who they are will not talk to them when you meet if they are not attractive? First off, if you're corresponding with someone for long periods of time and they don't offer a pic, it's because THEY HAVE SOMETHING TO HIDE (learned that from experience). That doesn't mean that EVERYONE without a pic has something to hide, but it's a pretty good chance that they don't want to put themselves "out there". On to the question, I don't know if I truly believe that meeting and establishing a relationship online is possible. It would take some SERIOUS honesty and trust, even moreso than you'd get in a real-time relationship. Bottom line for me is, I wouldn't mislead someone into thinking we could be in a serious relationship if I know I'm not attracted to him. I have many friends that date guys they know they aren't into, some because they're hoping they'll fall for him, but mostly because they're bored and looking to pass the time. I think that horrible! I wish we could get more honesty in our male/female relationships, but I guess if we had that, no one would ever get into a relationship!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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50% of women don't want children? Posted: 7/10/2005 2:54:30 AM
I'm one of the women in that age group that wants children, but unfortunately won't be able to have any (or adopt). I think it's kind of sad that so many women don't want to have kids, but then I look at society and look at the state of the family and marriages, and they I see why women are choosing not to procreate. Also, I think it has to do with selfishness (which I don't think inherently is a bad thing). I think these days women realize they can grow up to be more than just a wife/mother, and so they're more willing than ever to explore their potential for other ways in which they can leave a mark on this world that doesn't involve temporary body disfigurement and injury!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Your boyfriend looks or talk to other females....is that cheating? Posted: 7/10/2005 2:45:14 AM
Oh no, I have male friends rocky, but I also realize that at ANY point with ANY one of them I can turn our "plutonic" relationship into a sexual one! (I wouldn't ever do that, but they're girlfriends don't know that). Each and every one of those girlfriends that were suspicious of me had every right to be (not because I had or was going to do anything wrong, but because at any given time, I could have ruined their relationships).

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Your boyfriend looks or talk to other females....is that cheating? Posted: 7/10/2005 2:37:43 AM
Is cheating when a woman talks to another man or looks at him. YES! The knife cuts both ways! The woman isn't off the hook. If she's going out with guys (without you) she's cheating and up to NO GOOD! I rest my case!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Starting Fresh in A New College... Posted: 7/10/2005 2:35:19 AM
The best advice I could give is try your best at your new college (if you can get into one). I think the bad grades are always going to follow you (or find or catch up to you). It'll all depend on how sympathetic the reader of your transcript is. There are some firms and business that won't come near you because your gpa is too low to even be considered, but that's okay you'll probably end up their biggest competitor and end up buying them in 20 years. I say, make sure that a college education is what you really want and what's going to lead you to where you want to be. Now might be a good time to write down (if you haven't already), "What do I want to be when I grow up, and what steps are going to lead me there". Find out if a degree is the way to go, or perhaps if you wouldn't be better served by gaining some work experience. Bottom line: Some people get second chances and others don't. It's up to you to decide how you're going to handle the decisions and choices you've made. My 2 cents!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Why I Like the Simpsons Posted: 7/10/2005 2:25:58 AM
could you sing "happy birthday, mr. smithers" while floating in on a cloud through the window? P.S. I liked South Park up until "Bigger, Longer, Uncut" (I just realized that was a double entendre), after that I didn't find it funny anymore, as I needed the curse words!

SimpsonFan

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Why I Like the Simpsons Posted: 7/10/2005 2:19:09 AM
I like the Simpsons because it's brutally honest when making commentary on some of the stupider things in american society. I know it's just a TV show and everyone doesn't get it, but I think it's refreshing that it's still on the air and still good (though it has its rough patches every now and again, and they should really hire me as a writer). Feel free to chime in anytime you'd like!....

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Would you invite friends to watch you have sex? Posted: 7/10/2005 2:12:55 AM
I wouldn't invite my friends because they're prudes and they're against anal sex. And vice versa, if they ever invited me I wouldn't go because THEY'RE PRUDES and they're against anal sex! Aside from that, they generally mess with losers, and I imagine it would be a mood killer if I kept yelling from the sidelines "you really could have done better, he's sweating like a hooker in church"!

SimpsonFan

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Feminine Side Posted: 7/10/2005 1:59:19 AM
I'm not afraid of a man that expresses his emotions! In fact, if I find a guy that can cook, clean, and take my car for oil changes every 3 months who enjoys a good cry every now and again, I think "hey b1tchboy, get to the kitchen I want my dinner served by 7PM, numbnuts"!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Your boyfriend looks or talk to other females....is that cheating? Posted: 7/10/2005 1:57:02 AM
"your boyfriend looks or talks to other females...is that cheating?". My answer: YES! Perhaps it's not the kind of "cheating" that many people think of when they hear the word, but in my opinion, "hanging out" with other females often leads too trouble. The same goes with flirting, some people think it's harmless, but it's all wrapped up in the willingness of one of the parties to give in and succumb to the innuendo. So, there's my take on it. If you're going to be with someone, BE WITH THEM! Stop playing the field! If there were women that you would NEVER have a relationship with, then your girlfriend wouldn't be jealous about it. She's suspicious and she has every right to be, something's going on if you're hanging out with other females without her around anyway. Ok, that's my 2 cents!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Masculine Side Posted: 7/10/2005 1:52:39 AM
I'm a strong woman, and my masculine side is gay as a picnic basket! I actually hate weak men and I think they serve NO PURPOSE! I can't stand a man that will let me walk all over her, but at the same time it's hard to find a man that's willing to be a man. Perhaps it's just a geographic thing....gotta get outta the midwest! By the way, I'm NOT ballsy, nor butch. I COULD CARE LESS about "hanging and shooting the breeze with the bro" (because who cares how many touchdowns a-rod scored really), and I couldn't (and wouldn't) pee standing up if you paid me 'cause my shoes are expensive!! Ok, I'm done.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Is there any good reason for a man to be married for anything else other than raising a family? Why? Posted: 7/10/2005 1:44:54 AM
Well, I'm a woman and the only reason I'd consider getting married is for raising a family. But then, reality sets in, and I realize that the perfect nuclear family and the house with the 2-car garage isn't going to happen for me. Then, I look at all that I've accomplished in life and think about what I'll accomplish in the future, and it dawns on me that marriage serves absolutely no purpose, especially since most are ending in divorce and my standards are too high to even remotely find a man I'd consider marrying... Then, I stop rambling on, and I get to the topic at hand: Is there any good reason for a man to be married for anything else other than raising a family. I say NO. If you're a man and don't want a family, there's absolutely no reason for you to get married, because you can get everything you need from women (housework and sex) and you don't need to PAY maids and hookers, you just need to learn how to really kick "good game". Honestly, I'd imagine that if you're one of these men, you probably wouldn't even want to CONSIDER marriage until you're in your late 70s and getting ready to die. And rest assured, they'll still be PLENTY of women around that will marry you (many of your 70 year old counterparts, but more importantly the early 20-somethings looking for the financial security that a dying old rich guy can provide in the long run). It would have been nice to see this question posed for women, because that way, my first paragraph of comments wouldn't seem so out of place! But then again, ALL of my comments on here are outta place!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Such rudeness from store-clerks! Posted: 7/10/2005 1:27:13 AM
First, I think you opened the floodgates by making the lawyer jokes. By having that short discussion, you led her to believe that it was okay to "dump on" lawyers, and even though you may have been doing it facetiously, for someone that already had a chip on their shoulder about lawyers, it just gave her the spring board to spout out her feelings. Yes, she jumped into your conversation and she introduced swear words into the conversation (which truly shows a lack of class and not to mention tact). And yes, I think she was wrong for cursing while at work. It's extremely unprofessional, but at the same time, you can't expect much professionalism from someone dispensing gum, condoms, & cigarettes. No offense meant to anyone, but honestly if tact and an expanded vocabulary were her forte, I doubt she'd be working at your local Kwik-E-Mart in the first place. She dissed your lawyer friend BEFORE finding out he was your friend. And once she learned he was your friend, it didn't make her change her mind (nor should it have). Again, she was tactless by asking you how you could be friends with an a--hole, and continuing on with the negative comments after you pointed at your relationship to the guy, but I believe you've also pointed out that this woman has an attitude problem that runs many customers out of the store. As far as you "flexing your muscle" and eluding to getting her fired, I say "ehh". Chances are you aren't going to be the first person that's complained about her, and depending on her relationship with her manager (or how she got the job), nothing may happen. On the flip side of that, if her manager hates her and is looking for a reason to chuck her, she's as good as gone. Now, I admit, I'm a person that writes letters to corporations/managers when I don't get the level of service/product that I expect. I don't do it to be a pest, but I started doing it because I realized that if I just complain to my friends (or on the internet) nothing changes! If I were in your position, I probably wouldn't have even mentioned that the guy was a friend because it's obvious that this woman has a problem with him, and it's also obvious from the way that she butted in your conversation that she'd be "less than ladylike" towards any kind of reprimand I might try to offer in defense of my lawyer friend. I'd do, what I often do with store clerks who intrude on my private conversation, I politely ignore them, or try to get their attention back on their job so that I don't get charge $30 for a case of coke (it's happened before)....

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Kinsey Posted: 7/10/2005 1:10:21 AM
Oh well, I figured no one would have seen it but me! In any event, I just finished watching it, and now I think I want to study at the Kinsey Institute for Sex Research! What's interesting about this movie is that Alfred Kinsey explored human sexual behavior in the 1940s-50s, but there still doesn't seem to be much deviation from what he found about human sexuality and the major influence that society has on shaping sexual morality. Sure, some things have changed (i.e. an acceptance of premarital sex as "the standard", a quasi-acceptance of homosexuality, etc.), but overall we (specifically americans) still seem to be bound by our Puritanical foundation. In other news, how likely do you think it will be that I can get a grant to study human sexual behavior online so I can sit at home and search porno sites all day?!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Kinsey Posted: 7/9/2005 11:29:44 PM
Has anyone ever seen the movie "Kinsey" with Liam Neeson and Laura Linney? If so, were you familiar with Kinsey's work before the movie? P.S. What the hell was up with his wedding night?!

SimpsonFan

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Team America World Police May Be The Worst Movie I Have Ever Seen! Posted: 7/1/2005 10:51:12 PM
I won't say the movie was "good", but it was interesting and depending on your friends, it could spark some very interesting conversation. You should have finished watching it, besides it really did put the REAL "team america" in perspective.

SimpsonFan

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Why Do Guys always LIE about their height? Posted: 7/1/2005 10:42:41 PM
I actually am 5'10". Are you shortaphobic? YES, and at least I'm woman enough to admit it! As someone who is 6'1" I have never seen what the deal is with women wanting guys who are tall. As far as I can tell no woman has offered an 'official' explanation as to why a tall guy is more attractive. First, I don't think that men OVER 6 feet really have this issue (i.e. lying about their height). Second, I'm not sure if there's an OFFICIAL explanation, but I'm almost certain it's a security issue. For me, it's more than JUST security, but there's also an issue. Also, I really don't believe I would be able to respect a short man (in the long run), in addition to the "Napolean complex" many short guys have. Just being honest....

SimpsonFan

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Are women more forgiving than men? Posted: 6/30/2005 4:12:47 PM
(In terms of cheating) I think that depends on how much self-esteem the person has and how "in love" they are with the person. In general, I think women can be more forgiving. Especially women that don't feel they can do any better.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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Whitney & Bobby at it AGAIN!! Posted: 6/30/2005 4:09:17 PM
I know that most people don't care about this (although perhaps they do secretly, but are afraid to admit it), but I've just learned that Bobby Brown has a reality TV show that's called "Being Bobby Brown" that airs tonight on Bravo! I'm sure someone's gonna watch it. I won't ('cause we don't get the station here), but if I had it, I'd probably turn to it briefly just so I could have something to get angry about! Any thoughts about this?

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

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why do people lie about liking big women? Posted: 6/30/2005 1:02:18 PM
The overweight girls keep saying "I'm happy the way i am!" which, to me, is very apparently untrue, because if they were, they wouldn't be complaining that guys don't like them. I don't know if this is necessarily true. It seems to me that EVERYBODY has something they want to complain about! And for the women that are overweight and saying they're happy, I don't see them pointing out that guys don't like them as being all bad. To me it's the same as someone who complains about the person their with, but are still with them. It could simply be to express an opinion or feeling. Are we at 9 pages yet?

SimpsonFan

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Why Do Guys always LIE about their height? Posted: 6/30/2005 12:47:59 PM
Well, actually I know the reason for this. It's the same reason that women lie about their weight/age: to make themselves appear more attractive (especially on an online venue where you can't actually SEE the goods until you meet in person). I just wanted to add something else besides the "women & weight" issues, and flip the conversation. Now, I have a hypothesis that men's height is like shoe sizes where a woman's size is two inches less than a man's size. For example, if a man SAYS he's 5'10" (in man height), that REALLY means he's 5'8" (in REAL height - meaning 68 inches from head to toe). I have yet to meet a man (under 6 feet) that has TRUTHFULLY told me his height. Since I haven't met any guys from online, I can only base this on my REAL LIFE experience, but I assume that online it's even WORSE because you have to put a number there. I can't tell you the number of guys that are my height OR SHORTER and would SWEAR ON A STACK OF BIBLES that they're 5'10"!! So ladies, ALWAYS REMEMBER THE TWO INCH DIFFERENTIAL when receiving height descriptions from men (and I'm not even going to touch the other "2 inches more" area)! Ok. That's my daily contribution to the forums!

SimpsonFan

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Can an affair strenghten a marriage Posted: 6/30/2005 8:02:27 AM
In my opinioin, an affair CANNOT strengthen a marriage. Though it may point out that there are issues in the marriage, you can't fix those issues by turning to someone else. Also, an affair shows that you've chosen to deal with OUR ISSUES by AVOIDING THEM (i.e. finding solace in someone else). For me, an affair breaks the trust that we had in our relationship, and I honestly don't believe there's any way to come back from that once the trust has been broken. But I guess it depends on how forgiving you are. I know for me, I wouldn't be able to forget what you did, and even if I said I forgave you, I'd still ALWAYS have it in the back of my mind (in addition to always wondering whether or not you're lying or cheating again), so for that reason, I'd say just end the marriage, because at that point I'd only be sticking around to get even and make your life as miserable as you made mine when you cheated!! Wow, just in re-reading that it seems as if this topic really hit home, which is ironic since I've never been cheated on!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

Msg: 14 (view)

How does U.S. gas prices rise, while Canada's goes down? Posted: 6/30/2005 7:58:28 AM
I thought I heard something about ethanol being extremely unstable to transport (or something like that), in addition to the cost issue. Fiction, it sounds like you do have a plan that works, makes me wonder why the gov't isn't utilizing it? By the way, if this ethanol thing did kick off, would I have to get a new car that runs on it, or is there some kind of way to make it suitable for unleaded gas tanks?

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

Msg: 9 (view)

Worried in the Office Posted: 6/30/2005 7:38:43 AM
I wouldn't tell Donna, it may make it back to his daughter or wife. "Donna" is his daughter. "Lisa" is my friend (i.e. Donna's cousin). He's no longer married to Donna's mother AND he's Lisa's uncle THROUGH MARRIAGE. I'm still gonna tell her. If it gets back to his current wife, it's really not MUCH to tell since technically "nothing happened". In fact, if he's the snake I think he is, he'll probably mention it to Donna and his ex-wife before I get the chance (thereby making it all look VERY innocent)! I'm just glad it all worked out.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

Msg: 189 (view)

why do people lie about liking big women? Posted: 6/29/2005 2:41:08 PM
WOW! I can't believe this thread is on it's 8TH page! Amazing! That being said, have we come to any conclusions yet? I figure in 8 pages of responses, someone must have come upon a kernal of TRUE KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM, & UNDERSTANDING that they can share with the rest of us! I am too lazy to read through all EIGHT pages, because there'd be too much crap to filter through to get to the good stuff. So, someone want to give me an update! Signed, Truly Bored at Work!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

Msg: 4 (view)

How does U.S. gas prices rise, while Canada's goes down? Posted: 6/29/2005 2:37:55 PM
Canada is an exported of oil, the US isnt.... the end In that case, on behalf of American gas guzzlers I respectfully and humbly say: GIMME DAT DAMN OIL!! DON'T MAKE US COME AND "LIBERATE" YOU!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

Msg: 1 (view)

How does U.S. gas prices rise, while Canada's goes down? Posted: 6/29/2005 2:09:46 PM
I'm sure there is a simple explanation to this that I just can't seem to figure out. But I read two article yesterday, one stating that U.S. gas prices would go up another 8 cents per gallon, while Canadian prices are going down. Someone please explain how one country can have a decrease in gas prices, while another has an increase, and they're on the same continent in similar geographic areas. Thanks.

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

Msg: 16 (view)

Why the hell cant women drive Posted: 6/29/2005 2:02:40 PM
If there's one thing that drives me absolutely nuts is tailgaters. They are deliberately puting your life in danger when they do this, because at 90kmph - there is no way they can respond fast enough if you have to stop. Had one tonight - a woman. She was so close to my back end I couldn't see her front grill in my rearview mirror. Perhaps you should start to think what is it about YOUR REAR END that makes all the women want to get so close! Maybe it's YOU! You know, there are a lot of women that can't think straight when confronted with a "nice rear end"!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

Msg: 1 (view)

Questions I NEED answers to... Posted: 6/29/2005 1:57:36 PM
I thought about titling this "Questions I WANT answers to", but NEED just sounds more urgent! Okay, so here they are: 1. Why do people ALWAYS look at your computer screen when they walk past your office/desk, even when there's NOTHING going on with you that concerns them? 2. Why did Clumsy Smurf have a southern accent? 3. Why was Jokey Smurf's jokes always consisting of a b0mb in a birthday present box? 4. Why was Grouchy Smurf so damn angry all the time? Is it because he lacked genitals? 5. Why was I SO DELIGHTED when I saw the Smurfs on TV this morning, that I sat and watched it for 30 minutes, and that almost made me late for work?! Feel free to post answers to my questions, OR some questions of your own that you NEED answers to!

SimpsonFan

Joined: 6/21/2005

Msg: 5 (view)

Worried in the Office Posted: 6/29/2005 1:52:07 PM
i say mind your actions, body language and professionalism at all times. i also say if this man steps/stands too close for comfort that you pointedly step back. your actions and expressions can convey your thoughts without you uttering a word. I always mind my actions, body language and professionalism, and I at no time led him to believe that any sort of "fraternizing" was acceptable (just for the record). i have to consider why you are noticing his wedding ring for any reason? I make a habit of inspecting EVERY GUY'S ring finger (whether I'm interested in them or not). It works for some many reasons. One, since it's generally the first or second thing I notice on the guy, it lets me know if I can even ENTERTAIN a fantasy about him. Two, it gives me ideas about the kinds of wedding rings are out there for guys, so I'll have an idea of what I want my husband to wear (if, or when I get one). So what happened? Well, as I suspected, about 20 minutes after everyone was alone in the office, he started to steer the conversation AWAY from work (i.e. "Have you met anyone since you've been here?", "Are you seeing anyone?", etc.). Since we were in his office (and I had a question about this for a number of days), I asked him a question about a picture that was on his wall. Everytime I saw it I thought "that woman looks so familar". So I asked him was that a picture of his wife or his daughter. When he said it was his daughter, I asked if her name was "Donna", to which he replied "Yes, how did you know?". I then proceeded to tell him that I knew her because she was the cousin of a neighbor I had when I was growing up, and she split her chin in my backyard one year while we were playing. He then had this strange look (I assume it's the look on your face when your stomach falls, and you realize that you've been hitting on a woman 2 years YOUNGER than your daughter), then he said "so you're ___'s daughter, which means you're related to ___". Then I think all the lights came on in his head, and he was able to connect the pieces as to who I was and how I may have ended up with the job I have, then he just sat back in amazement with a glazed look in his eyes. Needless to say, I don't think we'll have any more flirting! Not surprisingly today (and the rest of the night last night), he started treating me the way he treats all the other people around here (like a real a-hole, with a skewed sense of humor), so I guess everything's "back to normal" (if there ever was one). I'm no longer worried in the office, by the way. I'm just glad this worked itself out, and I can't wait to tell my friend about her uncle!

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