Christmas Conformity

Mercury · 11-30-2011, 08:33 PM

Why doesn't it worry people that we do the same exact things at the same time every year? All the Christmas songs, the clothes, the food, the sayings, the decorations... it all comes back!!! Isn't that craziness? Why do we do that?

Is it really "the most wonderful time of the year"? Or is it all an illusion?

Roach · 11-30-2011, 08:40 PM

an illusion.

that was too obvious...

next question.

**~~supaflymonk~~** · 11-30-2011, 08:43 PM

a decoy maybe?

Flamingnun · 11-30-2011, 09:32 PM

Humans are creatures of habit. Your entire life revolves around set routines. Why should Christmas be the exception?

Christmas can suck a dick though, bah humbug, etc...

krangs_androidbody · 11-30-2011, 10:12 PM

don't worry, this will be the last one. you know. mayans.

The Rev · 12-01-2011, 01:22 AM

I think for a lot of people, there's a certain association between Christmas and shit ton of good memories, magical memories, from childhood. I know that's true for me, and it's probably why I hate it so much sometimes. Anxiety over money has replaced excitement over getting piles of cool toys, and bouncing off the walls then entire month of December over cookies and christmas music and watching Rudolf and Frosty and all that.

For others, like my wife, it's about indulging in a childhood thing that she never got. They didn't celebrate Christmas in her home because her mother was a certifiable psychopath (Really, she could score a 40 on the PCL-R easy), so she's still trying to fill that hole, I think. I put aside all my shitty feelings about money and all that for her, and try to re-connect with the fun feelings. Now that I have a granddaughter, too, it's easier to get excited. She'll be entering those Santa years soon enough...

I don't think it's all about conformity, IOW. I think it's about getting in touch with your inner child. Well, that and family and all that shit.

The Rev

Lloydy · 12-01-2011, 01:31 AM

Christmas is class but summer is the most wonderful time of the year.

Bearsy · 12-01-2011, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flamingnun

Christmas can suck a dick though, bah humbug, etc...

Geeno · 12-01-2011, 02:37 AM

its the darkest time of the year in the northern hemisphere so we party it up and try to force good vibes up eachothers butt to counteract that.

AnimalLover420 · 12-01-2011, 06:21 AM

You know what gets on my nerves more than Christmas? Grumpy motherfuckers who can't just let other people have their jolly times. I think lots of people try to act tough so they're all like "Hmmph I fuckin' hate Christmas music" but inside they're all giddy about it.

And for the record, I freaking adore Christmas.

deadhead94 · 12-01-2011, 06:36 AM

I hate christmas themed "entertainment", but I like turkey, junk food and cool shit.

also, whats with christmas themed gifts? that is the most absurd thing ever.

catastrophe · 12-01-2011, 07:12 AM

yeah.. don't buy me a christmas racecar filled with gumballs pls

adventure · 12-01-2011, 07:46 AM

^ what about skittles. I take you for a skittles girl cat!

I love Christmas. I can't wait to put up a Christmas tree with weekend. I am total with AL on this. I don't spent tons of money on stupid presents. We buy what we can and get together and enjoy one another's company.
Don't be a bunch of grumps

Lloydy · 12-01-2011, 09:51 AM

I found this on my walk to uni this morning

Have a very chavvy christmas

adventure · 12-01-2011, 10:21 AM

I love it LLoydy

Waves · 12-01-2011, 10:35 AM

Theres a very logical reason that people kill themselves in record numbers around the season. Holidays are either a good reason to celebrate or a shitty reminder of your shitty position in life. I wish you could choose when u wanted to celebrate major holidays so you could take them on your own time. Fuck everything about being forced to celebrate.

11-30-2011, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roach Victoria Aut Mors Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,184 Thanks: 2,372 Thanked 1,987 Times in 1,509 Posts	an illusion. that was too obvious... next question. __________________ לזיין את הקופים

11-30-2011, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Flamingnun Shpadoinkle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: roflmao Posts: 17,491 Thanks: 1,046 Thanked 2,633 Times in 1,185 Posts	Humans are creatures of habit. Your entire life revolves around set routines. Why should Christmas be the exception? Christmas can suck a dick though, bah humbug, etc... __________________

12-01-2011, 01:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,867 Thanks: 5,019 Thanked 5,421 Times in 2,865 Posts	I think for a lot of people, there's a certain association between Christmas and shit ton of good memories, magical memories, from childhood. I know that's true for me, and it's probably why I hate it so much sometimes. Anxiety over money has replaced excitement over getting piles of cool toys, and bouncing off the walls then entire month of December over cookies and christmas music and watching Rudolf and Frosty and all that. For others, like my wife, it's about indulging in a childhood thing that she never got. They didn't celebrate Christmas in her home because her mother was a certifiable psychopath (Really, she could score a 40 on the PCL-R easy), so she's still trying to fill that hole, I think. I put aside all my shitty feelings about money and all that for her, and try to re-connect with the fun feelings. Now that I have a granddaughter, too, it's easier to get excited. She'll be entering those Santa years soon enough... I don't think it's all about conformity, IOW. I think it's about getting in touch with your inner child. Well, that and family and all that shit. The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

12-01-2011, 01:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lloydy KTF Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Posts: 11,976 Thanks: 533 Thanked 2,479 Times in 1,140 Posts	Christmas is class but summer is the most wonderful time of the year. __________________ Keep the red flag flying high

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AnimalLover420 Love Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US Posts: 2,442 Thanks: 716 Thanked 1,067 Times in 448 Posts	You know what gets on my nerves more than Christmas? Grumpy motherfuckers who can't just let other people have their jolly times. I think lots of people try to act tough so they're all like "Hmmph I fuckin' hate Christmas music" but inside they're all giddy about it. And for the record, I freaking adore Christmas. __________________ ****************************************

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~~supaflymonk~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cooperstown Posts: 86 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	a decoy maybe?

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krangs_androidbody Old School Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 41 Thanked 65 Times in 52 Posts	don't worry, this will be the last one. you know. mayans.

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catastrophe intuēri Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minnesotaaa Posts: 1,235 Thanks: 727 Thanked 226 Times in 155 Posts	yeah.. don't buy me a christmas racecar filled with gumballs pls __________________ “Liƒë Is a Drëam, From Which Wë First Must Wakë Bëƒorë Wë May Drëam Again…” RIP Gov “To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour.”

12-01-2011, 07:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
adventure Adventure its good Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 4,742 Thanks: 1,852 Thanked 1,467 Times in 1,093 Posts	^ what about skittles. I take you for a skittles girl cat! I love Christmas. I can't wait to put up a Christmas tree with weekend. I am total with AL on this. I don't spent tons of money on stupid presents. We buy what we can and get together and enjoy one another's company. Don't be a bunch of grumps __________________ Coming Full Range

12-01-2011, 09:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
Lloydy KTF Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Posts: 11,976 Thanks: 533 Thanked 2,479 Times in 1,140 Posts	I found this on my walk to uni this morning Have a very chavvy christmas __________________ Keep the red flag flying high

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adventure Adventure its good Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 4,742 Thanks: 1,852 Thanked 1,467 Times in 1,093 Posts	I love it LLoydy __________________ Coming Full Range

12-01-2011, 10:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
Waves Duderino Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: chiburbs Posts: 15,405 Thanks: 991 Thanked 4,036 Times in 2,224 Posts	Theres a very logical reason that people kill themselves in record numbers around the season. Holidays are either a good reason to celebrate or a shitty reminder of your shitty position in life. I wish you could choose when u wanted to celebrate major holidays so you could take them on your own time. Fuck everything about being forced to celebrate. __________________ On this life that we call home The years go fast and the days go so slow

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