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Official Conor McGregor Thread (READ MOD WARNING IN OP)

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  • #92
    TherapyBoy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 4,297 Mod ✭✭✭✭TherapyBoy


    Aaahhh! What the hell is she doing with her arm!?

    Moderator: Non Drinkers Group & Grand Theft Auto



  • #93
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users Posts: 17,496 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    TherapyBoy wrote: »
    Aaahhh! What the hell is she doing with her arm!?

    Training partner of Rousey


  • #94
    Davei141
    Registered Users Posts: 4,541 ✭✭✭Davei141


    McGregor with his latest rubbish on facebook, "depression is a state of mind."


  • #95
    Gumbi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,698 ✭✭✭Gumbi


    Davei141 wrote: »
    McGregor with his latest rubbish on facebook, "depression is a state of mind."

    Isn't it?


  • #96
    Davei141
    Registered Users Posts: 4,541 ✭✭✭Davei141


    I better tell some of my friends they better just cheer up.


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  • #97
    peejay1986
    Registered Users Posts: 1,736 ✭✭✭peejay1986


    Gumbi wrote: »
    Isn't it?

    Technically yes - just like alcoholism and paedophilia are. However, stating them as such makes it sound like they are on the same level of seriousness as boredom or excitement.

    Bit of a bull**** comment from Conor to be honest. Needs to be careful speaking about such topics.


  • #98
    paulieeye
    Registered Users Posts: 893 ✭✭✭paulieeye


    he should read this....

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056481009


  • #99
    Naos
    Registered Users Posts: 4,728 ✭✭✭Naos


    Davei141 wrote: »
    McGregor with his latest rubbish on facebook, "depression is a state of mind."

    Did he say "depression is a state of mind"?


  • #100
    peejay1986
    Registered Users Posts: 1,736 ✭✭✭peejay1986


    Naos wrote: »
    Did he say "depression is a state of mind"?

    Yep. Commented on this...

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=643104495757853&set=a.570176209717349.1073741830.494191297315841&type=1&theater


  • #101
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,147 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    "SOOOO true"

    "Too true hun Xx"

    "OMG! So true"

    Ugh!!


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  • #102
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,118 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    I admire Conor's mental attitude and confidence, but to say depression is a choice is deeply ignorant on his part.

    Nobody chooses to be depressed or to remain so. Even to choose to seek treatment can be a huge challenge to overcome.

    I don't think he's coming from any kind of bad place, but having a positive mental attitude and battling depression are two entirely different situations and it's a disappointing argument he's making when he's in the position to influence a lot of people.
    The last thing we need is a harkening back to "Depression? Nah. Keep your chin up and keep positive and it'll be grand".


  • #103
    pablohoney87
    Registered Users Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭pablohoney87


    There's a lot of paraphrasing and putting words in conor's mouth in those comments in fairness.


  • #104
    Gumbi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,698 ✭✭✭Gumbi


    And in fairness to him, he did respond to those who were pointing out that it's not really a choice, and he said that different things work for different people but that that's what worked for him.


  • #105
    Davei141
    Registered Users Posts: 4,541 ✭✭✭Davei141


    pablohoney87 wrote: »
    There's a lot of paraphrasing and putting words in conor's mouth in those comments in fairness.
    Depression is a state of mind. And the mind can be controlled and influenced by yourself and by those around you. As long as you and those around you keep a positive outlook on life, things will get better. I never said it is easy. But to say you cannot choose whether or not you have it, is wrong. You are accepting the fact that you are allowing it to take over your mind. Stop with the negativity.

    Ok. Well my approach has secured me for life. And I am only 25. But everybodies approach is different and can work for different people. Good luck with your approach. The mind can be your worst enemy or your best friend. I CHOSE the latter.

    Fancy pointing out the selective paraphrasing? Nothing wrong with promoting a positive mental attitude, but come on telling people who are in dark dark places just be positive it is their choice that they are depressed is all kinds of wrong. Some seriously archaic views exist about mental health.


  • #106
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users Posts: 12,427 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    I think it's a case of him wanting to say something, but wording it badly.
    I'd say he's aiming it at people with a negative attitude rather than someone with clinical depression.


  • #107
    Davei141
    Registered Users Posts: 4,541 ✭✭✭Davei141


    El Guapo! wrote: »
    I think it's a case of him wanting to say something, but wording it badly.
    I'd say he's aiming it at people with a negative attitude rather than someone with clinical depression.

    That is fair enough, but he could have clarified it easily enough but went further down the wrong path. It is a sensitive topic for lots of people, if you are going to partake choose your words carefully. You only need to see the comments on the status in question from other people abusing the guy who was talking about clinical depression to see those archaic views exist in abundance.

    For the record promoting positivity is a great thing IMO, but choose the words carefully.


  • #108
    adamski8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,503 ✭✭✭adamski8


    Well as conor said himself he doesnt know much about anything apart from fighting. Next he can say people in wheelchairs can walk just like him if they decide


  • #109
    seiphil
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭seiphil


    Does every little thing he says need to be analysed?


  • #110
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,015 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    seiphil wrote: »
    Does every little thing he says need to be analysed?

    This.

    It's even more ridiculous when you look at the fact he didn't originally bring up depression specifically. He's initial post was;
    You choose what you see through your eyes. Choose positivity.
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  • #111
    Naos
    Registered Users Posts: 4,728 ✭✭✭Naos


    Mellor wrote: »
    This.

    It's even more ridiculous when you look at the fact he didn't originally bring up depression specifically. He's initial post was;

    Exactly. From what I took from it, he was talking about people choosing to be negative vs positive - those that are always complaining or finding fault in something.

    I highly doubt he was referring to clinical depression.

    Serious over analysis here.


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  • #112
    thehairyone
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭thehairyone


    When it comes to conor, some people are just looking for a reason to be offended.


  • #113
    weemcd
    Registered Users Posts: 6,410 ✭✭✭weemcd


    thehairyone wrote: »
    When it comes to conor, some people are just looking for a reason to be offended.

    Life in general, some people LOVE being offended


  • #114
    dave1982
    Registered Users Posts: 4,604 ✭✭✭dave1982


    TBH I'm no Connor fan don't like his attitude, reminds me of Bisping, but I honestly can't see what he done wrong here.


  • #115
    pbee
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭pbee


    And sometimes in life when there is a bandwagon, people wont care about the negatives they emit and they will brown nose regardless.

    If he said "depression is a state of mind", its is a very ignorant and inconsiderate message. No two ways about it.


  • #116
    T-K-O
    Registered Users Posts: 6,309 ✭✭✭T-K-O


    There is a huge difference between a negative attitude and a chemical imbalance. I can see where Conor is coming from but he is way out of his depth on this one.

    Stick to the fighting.


  • #117
    John_D80
    Registered Users Posts: 3,539 ✭✭✭John_D80


    Dethrone are certainly going to get their monies worth out of Conor McGregor. Too much, too soon? I'm a big fan of his and I think he has greatness in his future but this is a bit premature.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zHlTPvyEsQ


  • #118
    billy2012
    Registered Users Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭billy2012


    That video must of been his idea :) Just a bit of fun :)


  • #119
    stealinhorses
    Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭stealinhorses


    This ad will be so embarrassing if he loses his next fight to a mid-tier guy in the division.


  • #120
    dave1982
    Registered Users Posts: 4,604 ✭✭✭dave1982


    I think Connor think he's that famous although theres a poster saying Mcgregor Adlo 3.Do that mean Connor has lost at least once against Aldo.3 being a rubber match?:confused:


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  • #121
    stealinhorses
    Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭stealinhorses


    He's also the champion in the third fight, so he must have gotten another shot at Aldo, having lost the first fight.


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