Merry X Mas!

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:15 am

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maryanimal · Post by **maryanimal** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:03 am

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BAS · Post by **BAS** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:18 am

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FIGJAM · Post by **FIGJAM** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:40 pm

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Post by **Eric** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:44 pm

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Hope you have a nice day!

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:26 pm

Eric, loved it. Am going to send this to my son, his sentiments exactly.

Thanks for sharing

Post by **Eric** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:41 pm

It made me really happy when I discovered it- it's nice to know more people feel like I do about what this holiday has become.

It also helps people understand my "I hate obligatory gifts" sentiments.

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:47 pm

waaaaa.....

Tell it to Apple and the others.

Fuck it.

Have to work Christmas Day.

Wish I could be home to see the nieces and nephews open their presents.

is it really Christmas you hate?

or your own fucked up life?

have my own fucking problems with the holidays, really trying not to fuck it up for others just because my fucking attitude fucking sucks.

lonestoner916 · Post by **lonestoner916** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:48 pm

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goathead · Post by **goathead** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:05 pm

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Fuck Your Day

Post by **Eric** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:53 pm

goathead wrote:is it really Christmas you hate?

or your own fucked up life?

Don't really hate Christmas (even though it's not my holiday), and, other than the lack of a job & financial stress my life is pretty fucking brilliant. An amazing boyfriend (24 years in a week), an amazing wife (24 years in 2 months), great family & friends.....

What I don't like is the social requirement to give everyone "something", just because it's "_______________" (Christmas or birthday or housewarming or anniversary or whatever). I'm opposed to all obligatory gift giving- I don't do it, and don't want them. Even on the playa I only give out a few personal ones.

I love giving unbirthday presents- real gifts, given because I'm thinking of someone. I hand forge things for people because I want them to know I'm thinking of them, and I want them to think of me when I see them. They never get given near a holiday.

Don't confuse being opposed to Commercializationmas with being a Scrooge. They're not the same things.

And to all a good night

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:30 pm

I don't hate xmas either. It would be nice if people kept that goodwill feeling all year long. Just hate the commercialism and what's with the "merry christmas" vs. "happy holidays" crap, at least someone's not telling you to fuck off.

When my kids were little I went into debt or overspent every xmas. So glad I don't have to do that anymore. Two of them are in college and I help them all year. I bought their BM tickets last year and will do so again this year. We will get together and have good food, games and conversation. It does feel a little weird because this is the first time I have not bought presents but the relief of not having to worry about how to afford everything is a great gift.

goathead, if I could work for you I would (really). I hope that you do have a Merry Christmas and find time to spend with your family...

maryanimal · Post by **maryanimal** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:38 pm

Eric I agree on most points, I hate the commercialism of any of the holidays. I prefer giving gifts to people I love just because. I love Christmas season for the reason it's presented to me all these years. I will give birthday and christmas gifts to my young niece and teenage nephew however, and at times my brother and sister. It seems I'm always in financial ruins during this time of year...it never fails. and although I'm alone this year I'm ok with it because to me christmas isn't about shopping and shit. It means so much more.

Peace and Love to everyone.

p.s I have to work on Christmas day too, my mom is in a nursing home so I'll visit her when I get home and bring her some goodies and eggnog and all the love and hugs she wants.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:07 pm

I dunno, Eric. I find that video to be preachy and not much fun. And it's not even accurate. Christmas didn't start as a celebration of peace and love, it started as an alternative to Saturnalia. Which was a holiday of drinking and eating and gift exchange. [It also had a pretty weird aspect. In Roman households the lowliest slave was master of the house for a day--it was a sort of backwards day. But I wonder what he did--would he take some sort of revenge on the power structure, or did he (or she) keep things within bounds knowing that the power would be gone tomorrow. I suppose it varied, but I'd like to hear stories as possible tales of resistance.] Anyway, the fact that Christmas is a festival of presents and drunken idiocy doesn't bother me. I think you need a festival of light in the darkness of the winter solstice. I do mind the mindless present giving and the going into debt. But I think that Christmas should become more involved in its pagan roots and forget about Christ who was born in spring/summer (when shepherds would be out with their flocks) or in September/October (when the census took place.) So, yeah, Christmas is a crock.

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:06 pm

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Post by **Eric** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:49 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:I dunno, Eric. I find that video to be preachy and not much fun.

It hit the right trigger for me- I've been singing bits of it for days now. Accurate- not even close. A good scream against commercialmas? For me, you betcha!

I do mind the mindless present giving and the going into debt.

That's my main issue with the whole holiday. The other is political, so we'll just leave that out.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:03 am

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goathead · Post by **goathead** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:26 am

Eric wrote: It hit the right trigger for me- I've been singing bits of it for days now. Accurate- not even close. A good scream against commercialmas? For me, you betcha!

You know your right, I just need to change the title and lyrics a bit

This is why Apple Computer is Bullshit.

Actually could insert just about any computer name in there.

Commercialism, wonder how many burners go into debt every year just making it to the BRC?

Sometimes people need something to kick them in the ass to spend some time with friends and loved ones, whether it is the BRC or it Christmas.

If its not your thing Don't Do it.

Why sit around sniveling about other people maybe wanting to enjoy their life a little?

Reminds me of rednecks bitching about the BRC

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:29 am

goathead wrote:
Eric wrote: It hit the right trigger for me- I've been singing bits of it for days now. Accurate- not even close. A good scream against commercialmas? For me, you betcha!
You know your right, I just need to change the title and lyrics a bit

This is why Apple Computer is Bullshit.

Actually could insert just about any computer name in there.

Commercialism, wonder how many burners go into debt every year just making it to the BRC?

Sometimes people need something to kick them in the ass to spend some time with friends and loved ones, whether it is the BRC or it Christmas.

If its not your thing Don't Do it.

Why sit around sniveling about other people maybe wanting to enjoy their life a little?

Reminds me of rednecks bitching about the BRC

or hippies, bitchin about all the "rich people" who go.............

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:31 am

ygmir wrote:
goathead wrote:
Eric wrote: It hit the right trigger for me- I've been singing bits of it for days now. Accurate- not even close. A good scream against commercialmas? For me, you betcha!
You know your right, I just need to change the title and lyrics a bit

This is why Apple Computer is Bullshit.

Actually could insert just about any computer name in there.

Commercialism, wonder how many burners go into debt every year just making it to the BRC?

Sometimes people need something to kick them in the ass to spend some time with friends and loved ones, whether it is the BRC or it Christmas.

If its not your thing Don't Do it.

Why sit around sniveling about other people maybe wanting to enjoy their life a little?

Reminds me of rednecks bitching about the BRC
or hippies, bitchin about all the "rich people" who go.............

or RV's vs tent

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:33 am

goathead wrote:
ygmir wrote:
goathead wrote: You know your right, I just need to change the title and lyrics a bit

This is why Apple Computer is Bullshit.

Actually could insert just about any computer name in there.

Commercialism, wonder how many burners go into debt every year just making it to the BRC?

Sometimes people need something to kick them in the ass to spend some time with friends and loved ones, whether it is the BRC or it Christmas.

If its not your thing Don't Do it.

Why sit around sniveling about other people maybe wanting to enjoy their life a little?

Reminds me of rednecks bitching about the BRC
or hippies, bitchin about all the "rich people" who go.............
or RV's vs tent

Kool-aid vs Zyclon-B

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:35 am

ygmir wrote:
goathead wrote:
ygmir wrote: or hippies, bitchin about all the "rich people" who go.............
or RV's vs tent
Kool-aid vs Zyclon-B

Sparkly Ponies vs Unicorns

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:41 am

goathead wrote:
ygmir wrote:
goathead wrote: or RV's vs tent
Kool-aid vs Zyclon-B
Sparkly Ponies vs Unicorns

Goober vs Gomer

goathead · Post by **goathead** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:42 am

ygmir wrote:
goathead wrote:
ygmir wrote: Kool-aid vs Zyclon-B
Sparkly Ponies vs Unicorns
Goober vs Gomer

Herrings vs Boobies

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:06 am

goathead wrote:
ygmir wrote:
goathead wrote: Sparkly Ponies vs Unicorns
Goober vs Gomer
Herrings vs Boobies

RS vs OT

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:25 am

Oh can you feel the love.

Hi, guys, been away for a while, "real" life called, came back to wish everyone a merry and or happy winter festivity of your choice.

Distract yourself from the grim weather with whatever sick crap gives your heart joy. See ya!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:32 am

goathead wrote:If its not your thing Don't Do it.

Why sit around sniveling about other people maybe wanting to enjoy their life a little?

Really goathead. I may disagree with Eric on the particular piece, but I certainly feel he has a right to dissent from a cultural tradition that hijacks the bloody country for 2 to 4 weeks every year. People can enjoy thier lives a little without hammering other people with different methods of enjoyment over the head. We don't force rednecks to come to the event. Eric (and a number of the rest of us) are in the Belly of the Beast whether we like it or not.

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:03 am

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Fuck Your Day

Now that's what I call a Merry Christmas video.

JK

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:07 am

The Number 2011
2011 is a Prime Number.

In the Aeon Flux television series and film, 99% of the world's population is wiped out by a mysterious virus in the year 2011.

In K. A. Applegate's Remnants book series, 2011 is the year life on Earth becomes extinct after a 73-mile wide asteroid nicknamed "The Rock" impacts Portugal.

In the Sarah Connor Chronicles: Judgement Day is predicted to take place in 2011

Happy New Year.

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:09 am

Eric wrote:[youtube][/youtube]

Hope you have a nice day!

I don't care! I like Christmas and I like giving and getting presents. It's just the religious aspect that has crept into this festive time that I don't like.

JK

Merry X Mas!

Merry X Mas!

Dead Men Walking.