Legion World Forums LEGION COMPANION The Anywhere Machine Overrated concepts

1. Breakfast in bed What the hell? You hafta get up to use the WC, brush your teeth, or whatever anyway. (And I know I don't like to eat when I first wake up.) For pete's sake, if you wanna languish in bed, then do so. If you wanna eat, get up. Take your food onto the couch or Barcalounger if you must.

2. Figuring out what you wanna do with the rest of your life by writing your obituary. Oy.

TD: "Breakfast in bed" can be sexy (especially if it involves jelly or jam), and the "obit" concept was at least funny on "Fraiser".

The most overrated concept is: "love at first sight". It always works in the movies, but rarely in real life.

Well that's something else entirely isn't it?

Sorry don't buy that one. Caroline and I knew right off. We were married 7 weeks after our first blind date. And that was 11 1/2 years ago.

LL: I didn't say it's impossible, just unlikely (in my experience). I think if it happens it's great (I've often thought it was the case).

LL, if you're gonna take one, leave one!

Okay, sorry.

How about role playing in business meetings to better understand the stupid concept they are trying to shove down your throat?

Blarrrrgh. I'll second that one!

It happened to Kabir and me as well. We're only going on 2 and a half years, but I can remember that moment like it was yesterday. It took my breath away.

Overrated concept:
Creating a message board for fun and relaxation. It's a full-time job, don't let anyone tell you differently.

NC and LL:

I stand corrected on the "love at first sight" (even with my past).

But, I don't believe the "Creating a message board for fun and relaxation. It's a full-time job, don't let anyone tell you differently." is overrated.

Despite all the hellish work that I'm sure is involved, you must be proud. (And you should be.)

As always Peace and Love,
QL

Thanks, QL!

How about "Working for a living"?

Of course, some poor old souls would say "retirement" is what's overrated.

With all the crackpot self-improvement books & schemes out there, somehow I missed the "writing your obit" gambit. ?????

Love at first sight - suppose it's not overrated if it continues.

Fraternity.

Equality.

(Though, to complete the French Revolution triad, "liberty" is vastly UNDERrated, and always has been.)

Management high concepts -- "Seven Habits," "One Minute Manager," et cetera, ad nauseam.

Computer dating.

Graphic user interfaces.

Term limits.

Empire.

Recall of public officials. (Although I support what's being done, and want Gray Davis outtathere, I don't know if I'm going to endure five more weeks of this madhouse.)

overrated

chatrooms
online dating,
rap metal

and you dont want to know why

Oh come now, LAB. I'm sure you want to tell us.

I think picnics are often overrated. Whether you're sitting on the ground or at a table, there are usually ants, flies, mosquitos, bees, and other critters that you have to constantly keep away from your food and/or yourself. If you're at a picnic table, there's usually bird poop and whatnot all over it that you have to clean off or avoid. Unless you're in a secluded spot, you often have to deal with people running around, throwing frisbees, etc. in the vicinity of your head. And don't even mention the wind blowing away napkins, plastic bags, and the like.

I suppose a picnic can be wonderful if you're in a clean, sunny, private place with minimal insect intrusion -- but it rarely turns out that way.

Deregulation
Chain barbeque restaurants
The designated hitter
precision bombing
valet parking

San Francisco
pasta
fund raisers
organized religion

Tell me about it.

Driving around a 10-block radius looking for a parking space, and then having to end up parking in the middle of the street (and risking a ticket) because there simply aren't any other spaces anywhere, isn't exactly my idea of a fun night out. To say nothing of the horribly undependable MUNI, oppressive rents, etc.

I moved to L.A. from SF after finishing law school and have missed it ever since I left. Thanks for reminding me not to romanticize it too much... I remember one night driving for over an hour to find a parking space and eventually canceling the evening's plans b/c it was easier to do that than to park. Yikes!

I would say L.A. is over-rated, but no one holds it in very high regard.

Forensics as an interesting premise for prime-time television is overrated.

Boy Meets Boy.


+blank stare+

I think I know who to blame!

"Open-mindedness". Nope, sorry, some things I'm not gonna be open minded about. I don't, ain't, not gonna be open minded about talking to women or kids like they are a prize or possession. I will not be open minded about abusing someone or feeling sorry for the abuser because they had a bad childhood. Why would you do to others something that made you feel like shit? nope. ain't gone do'it!

69 .... god bless you if this is fun for you, but I dunno ... there's just a little too much going on and people's anatomies don't always line up the way they need to.....