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Is Christmas the most over hyped event in human history?

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    #32
    Naikon
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    I ****en hate this time of year. I really do, I DETEST it. I want to listen to the radio and all that is playin is ****ty santa tunes : \


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    #33
    Acacia
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    The commercial side of it is certainly over-hyped to death and sometimes the whole " You have to be happy- it's Christmas!" thing grates on me... but I then think what a horrible, dark , depressing time December would be without the holiday. Just think of Saturday being just another day to get through the miserable weather we've been having. It's worthwhile if only to brighten up winter. And of course any excuse for giant piss-up is always good.


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    #34
    paky
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,138 ✭✭✭paky


    Namlub wrote: »
    Says what? Christmas is often the only time people living abroad get to go home and see their families, it's very easy for people who live just down the road from everyone they know to roll their eyes and expect everyone to act like androids.

    expecting everything to workout according to plan because its christmas! would you cry if you couldnt get into a metallica concert?


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    #35
    DOC09UNAM
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    paky wrote: »
    expecting everything to workout according to plan because its christmas! would you cry if you couldnt get into a metallica concert?

    Maybe if you're entire family was there and you hadn't seen any of them in a year or more.

    Ridiculous comparison though, borderline MR.


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    #36
    Willbbz
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    swine flu


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    #37
    Acacia
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    paky wrote: »
    expecting everything to workout according to plan because its christmas! would you cry if you couldnt get into a metallica concert?

    I know this wasn't addressed to me but... A Metallica concert and perhaps seeing your family for the only time during the entire year are not really on the same level. People aren't crying because things aren't going according to plan, they're crying cause they won't see people they love on the most family-orientated day of the year. Probably a bit sappy, but there ya go.


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    #38
    paky
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,138 ✭✭✭paky


    DOC09UNAM wrote: »
    Maybe if you're entire family was there and you hadn't seen any of them in a year or more.

    Ridiculous comparison though, borderline MR.

    ya well dont choose the busiest time of the year to see your bloody family especially when its snowing. plus all this comercial stuff drives me up the wall. such a waste of time. just look at the amount of music and perfume commercials there are during christmas. people buying junk and stressing over nothing


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    #39
    rossie1977
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    Ruu wrote: »
    Only as hyped as you make it yourself. No one is forcing you to go out and buy things or buy into the whole thing.

    yes but the whole thing is forced down your throat, everywhere you look, walk down the street, turn on the radio, the tv, newspaper, its everywhere and its built up for 2+ months


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    #40
    DOC09UNAM
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    paky wrote: »
    ya well dont choose the busiest time of the year to see your bloody family especially when its snowing. plus all this comercial stuff drives me up the wall. such a waste of time. just look at the amount of music and perfume commercials there are during christmas. people buying junk and stressing over nothing

    People don't pick that time, it's already picked for them.

    It's a chance to meet your whole family, and all your old friends in your local town, it's about reuniting with old pals and family, and spreading joy through presents.


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    #41
    paky
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    DOC09UNAM wrote: »
    People don't pick that time, it's already picked for them.

    It's a chance to meet your whole family, and all your old friends in your local town, it's about reuniting with old pals and family, and spreading joy through presents.

    your saying that as if people dont have a choice. i put time a side for all that stuff and dont rely on a collective holiday to do so


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    #42
    DOC09UNAM
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    paky wrote: »
    your saying that as if people dont have a choice. i put time a side for all that stuff and dont rely on a collective holiday to do so

    You put time aside to gather your whole family together, and all your old mates that you used to socialise with, and getting them all together in one big fun filled night out?


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    #43
    Namlub
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    paky wrote: »
    your saying that as if people dont have a choice. i put time a side for all that stuff and dont rely on a collective holiday to do so
    You understand how jobs work right? Christmas is the time people put aside to take time off and see their families.


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    #44
    paky
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    DOC09UNAM wrote: »
    You put time aside to gather your whole family together, and all your old mates that you used to socialise with, and getting them all together in one big fun filled night out?

    no. is that what u do?


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    #45
    Big Pussy Bonpensiero
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    paky wrote: »
    your saying that as if people dont have a choice. i put time a side for all that stuff and dont rely on a collective holiday to do so

    Jesus man, do you even enjoy life at all? Its christmas ffs, lighten up ta fcuk...


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    #46
    Ruu_Old
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    johnn wrote: »
    Except the ball and chain lol

    *k'tsh, k'tsh* :P


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    #47
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    paky wrote: »
    your saying that as if people dont have a choice. i put time a side for all that stuff and dont rely on a collective holiday to do so

    Jaysus your some dry s**te.

    Everybody has time off at christmas to it makes sense to meet up as its easy for everyone. Anyway regardless of what you think its the best time of year by a long shot!!


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    #48
    paky
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    THFC wrote: »
    Jesus man, do you even enjoy life at all? Its christmas ffs, lighten up ta fcuk...

    i enjoy life as it is.


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    #49
    paky
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    Roger Brave Tooth wrote: »
    Jaysus your some dry s**te.

    Everybody has time off at christmas to it makes sense to meet up as its easy for everyone. Anyway regardless of what you think its the best time of year by a long shot!!

    One dog barks at something, and a hundred bark at the bark. :rolleyes:


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    #50
    fedor.2.
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    paky wrote: »
    One dog barks at something, and a hundred bark at the bark. :rolleyes:


    Good work confucious. Make sure you wait for the after xmas sales now, to buy your noose:rolleyes:


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    #51
    paky
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    fedor.2. wrote: »
    Good work confucious. Make sure you wait for the after xmas sales now, to buy your noose:rolleyes:

    committing suicide is funny 2 u?


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    #52
    andrew cross
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    fedor.2. wrote: »
    Good work confucious. Make sure you wait for the after xmas sales now, to buy your noose:rolleyes:
    not funny at all especially for people who are depressed , :mad:


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    #53
    goat2
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    today christmas day, i have attended tow wakes, both held in the homes, the people were laid out in the parlours next to the christmas tree, the whole families together for the last time, both these people were middle aged, parents, will be attending their funerals tomorrow, one of them one of my best friends, the other i know through one of my children, it puts christmas where it should be, it is about family, for them it is going to be hard, it is sad to lose this time of year, but then again i feel they must be so close to our lord, that he has decided to take them on the eve of his birthday.


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    #54
    Darlughda
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    What I really object to is how hard it is to opt out.

    From every radio station and TV channel spurting out the nauseating nonsense, people go a bit silly at this time of year.

    Please don't wish me merry christmas. I don't do christmas. If you were an atheist, I would not insist on 'blessing' you every time you sneeze.

    I am not interested in children. So, please do not regale me with boring stories of how excited your produce are to be getting whatever toy they don't need.

    I have had a very normal day, thankfully. But for too many people, this day must have been hell.


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    #55
    Thomas828
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    Grossly over-hyped. The commercial build-up is the worst part of it, especially as all the shops start advertising it right after Hallowe'en. And don't get me started on those bleeding Christmas records that get hauled out year after year!


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    #56
    Jimmy Garlic
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    It is a waste of time and money, a meaningless commercialised glut fest.


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    #57
    Davei141
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    Darlughda wrote: »
    What I really object to is how hard it is to opt out.

    From every radio station and TV channel spurting out the nauseating nonsense, people go a bit silly at this time of year.

    Please don't wish me merry christmas. I don't do christmas. If you were an atheist, I would not insist on 'blessing' you every time you sneeze.

    I am not interested in children. So, please do not regale me with boring stories of how excited your produce are to be getting whatever toy they don't need.

    I have had a very normal day, thankfully. But for too many people, this day must have been hell.

    Should have asked santy for some prozac. Merry Christmas!


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    #58
    Darlughda
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    Davei141 wrote: »
    Should have asked santy for some prozac.

    Why do you need prozac?


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    DOC09UNAM
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    Darlughda wrote: »
    What I really object to is how hard it is to opt out.

    From every radio station and TV channel spurting out the nauseating nonsense, people go a bit silly at this time of year.

    Please don't wish me merry christmas. I don't do christmas. If you were an atheist, I would not insist on 'blessing' you every time you sneeze.

    I am not interested in children. So, please do not regale me with boring stories of how excited your produce are to be getting whatever toy they don't need.

    I have had a very normal day, thankfully. But for too many people, this day must have been hell.
    It's not actually that hard to opt out of tbh, but I understand you may just feel the need to cry out about it, to make yourself feel unique.


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    #60
    Davei141
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    Darlughda wrote: »
    Why do you need prozac?

    To get me through your post.


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    #61
    Darlughda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭Darlughda


    Davei141 wrote: »
    To get me through your post.

    Gosh Big Boy no need to read my posts then if they affect yer buzz. Do you have any cop on? Prozac was over prescribed in the late 90's for people with depression. Are you trying to make some kind of dig at me for not getting with the Cmas gig?

    DOC09UNAM wrote: »
    It's not actually that hard to opt out of tbh, but I understand you may just feel the need to cry out about it, to make yourself feel unique.

    I don't really understand what your problem is matey, I am unique. Nothing goin to change that. But back on topic-actually it is v.v difficult to opt out. Obviously you have no idea what you are talking about.


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