Give up internet for Lent?

brian ireland · 16-02-2010 12:22AM #1

I saw an advertisement on TV for Trócaire. They mentioned lots of things to give up for lent, drink, sweets yada yada yada. They also mentioned the internet :eek:

I know it not possible for me, but could you give up the internet for lent?
My excuse is I need it to find a job!

Borneo Fnctn · 16-02-2010 12:24AM

No way. When you see what I've seen on the internet, you can't go back to Playboy.

Red_Marauder · 16-02-2010 12:24AM

Is it lent? Does that mean tomorrow is shrove Tuesday?

I havent made any batter...

/ menopause face

thetonynator · 16-02-2010 12:25AM

those trocaire ads are only about giving it up for one day , its instead of focusing on the 24hr food fast every year . . .

but it would be difficult to give up internet for lent!! I can't imagine you'll find many boards users who'll give it up . . .;)

gamgsam · 16-02-2010 12:25AM

Haha I considered it for a moment there, but it would actually be impossible for me, I rely on the internet for my coursework

Kinda scary how much I depend on it really!

WeeBushy · 16-02-2010 12:25AM

What good is it giving up something for lent? If you want to follow Christianity's silly tradition, why not do something for lent.

bryaner · 16-02-2010 12:27AM

Lent = smegma

Alessandra · 16-02-2010 12:27AM

I couldn't give up internet:eek: what else would I do with my evenings since I haven't got a t.v. I wouldn't be able to email, text, msn or skype.. No thanks.

Just forsaking the sugar, sweets and chocolate for Lent myself.

Little Acorn · 16-02-2010 12:28AM

I thought they were only on about giving something up for the day, in replacement of the traditional day long fast.
I could give up internet for day or even a fortnight, but then I start to miss it alot.
Don't think I could give it up for as long as Lent!

brummytom · 16-02-2010 12:30AM

I might try and get fit/healthy this lent*...

*he says drinking beer and eating Jaffa Cakes

brian ireland · 16-02-2010 12:34AM

bryaner wrote: »

Lent = smegma

Just googled that :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 16-02-2010 12:35AM

Don't do it man...

thomond2006 · 16-02-2010 12:36AM

brian ireland wrote: »

I saw an advertisement on TV for Trócaire. They mentioned lots of things to give up for lent, drink, sweets yada yada yada. They also mentioned the internet :eek:

:pac::pac::pac:

bryaner · 16-02-2010 12:37AM

brian ireland wrote: »

Just googled that :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Lol

Agent J · 16-02-2010 12:41AM

I think id have better luck trying to give up breathing....

GLaDOS · 16-02-2010 12:42AM

I'm giving up Lent, for Lent

I do it every year

Sam Kade · 16-02-2010 12:42AM

The idea of giving up something for lent is to put the money you save into your Trócaire box. Now how can I give up the internet for lent as I signed a contract with 3 for 12 months, they will still take the money if I stop using the internet. So giving up the internet in my case leaves no money for Trócaire.

OPENROAD · 16-02-2010 12:42AM

Who is this Lent

GLaDOS · 16-02-2010 12:46AM

Sam Kade wrote: »

The idea of giving up something for lent is to put the money you save into your Trócaire box. Now how can I give up the internet for lent as I signed a contract with 3 for 12 months, they will still take the money if I stop using the internet. So giving up the internet in my case leaves no money for Trócaire.

Yeah, that's why Jesus did it, for Troícaire

InkSlinger67 · 16-02-2010 12:48AM

brummytom wrote: »

he says drinking beer and eating Jaffa Cakes[/SIZE]

On a school night? Fair play! I used to drink beer and have a few smokes before school each morning myself and never did me any harms.....breakfast of champions!!!

*Goes back to shining shoes*