People who dont read books

brummytom · 11-08-2012 07:56PM

MagicMarker wrote: »

This is as bad as the OP tbh.

Only boring people read books and people who don't have fun instead.... Riiight.

I don't understand the mentality that people who read books are amazing, intelligent, interesting, rounded individuals. It's nonsense. Mind you, the term 'books' is far too broad.

People who read a wide variety of non-fiction books usually are interesting; but I find avid readers of fiction to be very insular, introverted and yes, boring, people.

AnonoBoy · 11-08-2012 07:58PM

brummytom wrote: »

People who read a wide variety of non-fiction books usually are interesting; but I find avid readers of fiction to be very insular, introverted and yes, boring, people.

I generally find generalisations to be general.

I also generally find teenagers to be younger than me.

MagicMarker · 11-08-2012 07:59PM

ScumLord wrote: »

I don't see how reading fiction is going to make you interesting. Scientists, astronauts and generally people who are experts at things and have real knowledge to pass on are interesting, people who read fiction can only talk about fictional things. Having a conversation about Harry Potter or the new Borne film isn't interesting at all.

It's all a matter of opinion in the end but talking about fictional books isn't going to be an interesting conversation in my opinion.

Depends on the books you want to talk about. Some deal with themes that are interesting to talk about, some don't.

MagicMarker · 11-08-2012 08:01PM

brummytom wrote: »

I don't understand the mentality that people who read books are amazing, intelligent, interesting, rounded individuals. It's nonsense. Mind you, the term 'books' is far too broad.

People who read a wide variety of non-fiction books usually are interesting; but I find avid readers of fiction to be very insular, introverted and yes, boring, people.

And you have a right to your immature, naive and narrow minded opinions.

brummytom · 11-08-2012 08:02PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

I generally find generalisations to be general.

I also generally find teenagers to be younger than me.

That's fair enough. I should've known better than to say anything against bookworms on this website.

Also, 'books' doesn't mean anything. People who read brain-rotting shite like 'Twilight' can claim to be avid readers - if those books help build a wide vocabulary then I'm an octopus.

marshbaboon · 11-08-2012 08:02PM

It depends what type of books you're reading.

You can't exactly compare Celia Ahern to Stephen Hawking now can you...

Bipolar Joe · 11-08-2012 08:03PM

OP, you sound like a really annoying person.

I read, sure, but I'd rather be listening to music or watching a movie. Not all film is titties and explosions, and not all television is reality talent contests, just like not every book is Lord of the Flies or Animal Farm. I can sit and have long, intense conversations about Michael Haneke films, or philosophical debates about the nature of sound as an art form. Don't tell me I'm a dumb shit just because I don't go through a book or two a week, just don't have a conversation with me.

AnonoBoy · 11-08-2012 08:03PM

brummytom wrote: »

That's fair enough. I should've known better than to say anything against bookworms on this website.

You used to be cool brummytom. You used to be cool.

Wha' happened?

brummytom · 11-08-2012 08:04PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

You used to be cool brummytom. You used to be cool.

Wha' happened?

I started reading.

pennypocket · 11-08-2012 08:05PM

Well, I would go with John Waters on this (This John Waters not the other idiot), “If you go home with somebody, and they don't have books, don't fück 'em!”

AnonoBoy · 11-08-2012 08:05PM

brummytom wrote: »

I started reading.

Well thank god for that. I thought you might have got yourself a girlfriend or something equally silly.

the groutch · 11-08-2012 08:11PM

mariano rivera wrote: »

Just the last few days in work. 4 or 5 lads who i work with, all with 3rd level qualifications who DO NOT READ Books.
As in the have never picked up a book to read for pleasure

so what, if someone doesnt want to read, that's their perogative.

brummytom · 11-08-2012 08:13PM

For what it's worth, the main reason I get pissed off about people who think books are amazing is because it just seems to be nothing more than snobbishness. I don't have anything against people who read, but there's no need to parade it in a display of supposed superiority.

I took A Level English Literature, and have applied to do the same subject at University, which probably makes me look like a sadist. One thing that always annoyed me in school is that my English teachers used to constantly say "well, it's evident you enjoy reading". How is it? I have never read a book for pleasure in my life, it's just not something that interests me. As someone who doesn't enjoy reading, I find the mentality that that somehow makes me less interesting, and of a more limited vocabulary, insulting.

As I originally said in my first reply, I don't enjoy reading, I don't see the point of reading fiction to be honest. But I don't feel that by not reading, I'm automatically a reality TV show-watching, brain-dead moron.

MagicMarker · 11-08-2012 08:16PM

brummytom wrote: »

For what it's worth, the main reason I get pissed off about people who think books are amazing is because it just seems to be nothing more than snobbishness. I don't have anything against people who read, but there's no need to parade it in a display of supposed superiority.

I took A Level English Literature, and have applied to do the same subject at University, which probably makes me look like a sadist. One thing that always annoyed me in school is that my English teachers used to constantly say "well, it's evident you enjoy reading". How is it? I have never read a book for pleasure in my life, it's just not something that interests me. As someone who doesn't enjoy reading, I find the mentality that that somehow makes me less interesting, and of a more limited vocabulary, insulting.

As I originally said in my first reply, I don't enjoy reading, I don't see the point of reading fiction to be honest. But I don't feel that by not reading, I'm automatically a reality TV show-watching, brain-dead moron.

That's great n all, but you do yourself no favours by calling people who do enjoy reading, boring.

It's a tad hypocritical don't you think?

littlefriend · 11-08-2012 08:16PM

brummytom wrote: »

I find avid readers of fiction to be very insular, introverted and yes, boring, people.

Jesus, what a thing to say.

pennypocket · 11-08-2012 08:17PM

That may be the case with you individually, but really, books are the shít. Can't understand the mentality of doing an English degree but finding no pleasure in books. Seriously wasted on you.

*Directed to Brummytom @ 20.13*

ViveLaVie · 11-08-2012 08:17PM

brummytom wrote: »

For what it's worth, the main reason I get pissed off about people who think books are amazing is because it just seems to be nothing more than snobbishness. I don't have anything against people who read, but there's no need to parade it in a display of supposed superiority.

I took A Level English Literature, and have applied to do the same subject at University, which probably makes me look like a sadist. One thing that always annoyed me in school is that my English teachers used to constantly say "well, it's evident you enjoy reading". How is it? I have never read a book for pleasure in my life, it's just not something that interests me. As someone who doesn't enjoy reading, I find the mentality that that somehow makes me less interesting, and of a more limited vocabulary, insulting.

As I originally said in my first reply, I don't enjoy reading, I don't see the point of reading fiction to be honest. But I don't feel that by not reading, I'm automatically a reality TV show-watching, brain-dead moron.

So...you don't enjoy reading and you don't see the point of reading fiction but you applied to study English in college. Wut?!

Giselle · 11-08-2012 08:17PM

brummytom wrote: »

I find avid readers of fiction to be very insular, introverted and yes, boring, people.

If you're basing your opinion on fans of Twilight, thats fair enough.

Have you met everybody who reads every genre of fiction?

Madam_X · 11-08-2012 08:18PM

Ah look, this "People I know who read a lot/dont read a lot" stuff is just childish bollox and thinly veiled insulting. Inverse cultural snobbery seems to be "in" too, from people who would have sneered at people into populist stuff five years ago. Just like and do what you want but patting yourself on the back and criticising others smacks of arrogance, whether you're an intellectual or long for a jersey shore life.
Personally I like to tap into each type of culture. Those magazines with stories from women who were nearly killed by their vagina are a pleasure of mine. :cool:

mackg · 11-08-2012 08:20PM

from what I've seen how interesting someone is has fcuk all to do with their taste in books. an awful lot of really interesting people, probably the most interesting ones are those that have learned from their own life experiences. however listening to someone boast about how they read is just as boring as listening to someone boast about how they have never read a book.

Bipolar Joe · 11-08-2012 08:20PM

Onixx wrote: »

women who were nearly killed by their vagina

Oprah?

AnonoBoy · 11-08-2012 08:23PM

Honestly Brummytom if you don't enjoy reading you're in for a nightmare of a college course if you do English.

TiGeR KiNgS · 11-08-2012 08:24PM

mariano rivera wrote: »

Just the last few days in work. 4 or 5 lads who i work with, all with 3rd level qualifications who DO NOT READ Books.

As in the have never picked up a book to read for pleasure

:eek:

The reasons being:

- No time
- One fella said he did read Roy Keanes book but no other and he insisted he never read another book.
- Its boring

They actually were proud of this. (Personally would be embarrassed)

As i said these are all (apparently) educated people

(Dear Mods, I cant put this on the books boards as people who dont read books obviously dont read the books board)

When you come down from your High horse I will entertain you with a productive comment

JustAThought · 11-08-2012 08:24PM

I can't imagine not reading; nor living in a world without books or where people who enjoy escaping into places they'd never be; or exploring ideas & experiences they've not been exposed to, or finding out about something new, or how do do something or explore a new topic or skill could be " boring".

Mad ted. They're all mad.

Giselle · 11-08-2012 08:24PM

Onixx wrote: »

Those magazines with stories from women who were nearly killed by their vagina are a pleasure of mine. :cool:

There was a guy once, who was reincarnated into a fish finger! His wife recognised him immediately. He was always a bit flaky, I'd say

Great read that was.

I love a bit of escapism and fluff along with something more absorbing, and I think the slating of readers as bores and non-readers as thicks is a bit childish.

pennypocket · 11-08-2012 08:24PM

Quite hilarious how defensive non-readers are in this thread. Very much the sore spot indeed.

brummytom · 11-08-2012 08:26PM

pennypocket wrote: »

Quite hilarious how defensive non-readers are in this thread. Very much the sore spot indeed.

Why is that hilarious? It's non-readers being attacked in the OP, the onus is on them to defend their view.

VEN · 11-08-2012 08:29PM

ScumLord wrote: »

I don't read fictional books because they're nearly all crap. Most books and films these days are just retelling the same old stories from a slightly different perspective. At this stage you really can judge a book by it's cover.

same here, total waste of time and energy. went into Chapters recently, and noticed in both the new and 2nd hand section upstairs, the massive amount of fiction books. i don't really mind Film as much though i'd agree, a lot of plots and narratives rehashed year after year.

11-08-2012 08:30PM

I do find it snobby and tiresome when people criticise others for not reading books. What's it to you? I can understand questioning someone for never having read a book in their entire life, but not everyone enjoys reading fiction for pleasure. I don't, really. I did when I was a kid but now I just prefer to do other things. Play the piano, write articles for blogs, learn languages, go hiking/climbing. Reading books just isn't up there on my list of fun stuff to do. Doesn't make me a braindead moron.

pennypocket · 11-08-2012 08:30PM

brummytom wrote: »

Why is that hilarious? It's non-readers being attacked in the OP, the onus is on them to defend their view.

Says he who sadistically did an English degree with an aversion to books. No problem with people who don't read, that's their own business, a very big problem with those wearing their anti-intellectualism with a badge.

People who dont read books

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