Reyes Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I got into an argument about holidays being overrated with a friend. He actually got pissed at me and left my house. I was kind of laughing over it. I thought a general "overrated" thread can be good to talk about really anything in life that you feel is overrated. I'll start us off with saying drinking is vastly overrated. Sure, you can have a good time but it makes you feel like crap, make poor decisions, and it costs too much (unless you buy cheap alcohol which makes you even feel worse). I drink now and then but nothing like I used to. I just don't see the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjo Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 IMO whether something is overrated is subjective. I am a hardcore football fan (soccer to you) yet to people who aren't, football is overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BropolloCreed79 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Benjo said: yet to people who aren't, football is overrated. If anything, it's underrated. In the US, it's still growing, but having live broadcasts of the Premiere League does a lot to grow the audience here, especially when it's during the "slow" season for one of the US' Big Three (Football, Basketball, or Baseball). I'm a casual fan, but I can drop into any game when it's on and enjoy it. Now, if you want to talk "overrated" sports, let's turn our collective eye to the blight that is NASCAR... Edit: TV is not a good medium for NASCAR. Live, motorsports are amazing in general, but the sense of speed and energy don't translate to tv very well for some reason. Edited August 10, 2018 by BropolloCreed79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokeyskunk Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Fortnite. ???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhou Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) I think festivals are overrated. Sure, the community feeling is great and you can experience some great moments with friends but holy sh*t is it EXPENSIVE. The camping grounds always get extremely dirty, people get smelly, sh*t gets stolen, etc. Also, it takes a massive toll on your body, partying multiple days in a row, drinking booze, staying in the sun for hours. Idk, I kinda stopped caring about them after visiting a few. Dunno why everyone is so into them. I also really love sleeping in my own bed, so one-night kind of events are way more attractive to me. Edited August 10, 2018 by Zhou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3x Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 9 hours ago, Cokeyskunk said: Fortnite. ???? This to the moon and back. I played it. I tried to get into it. It is alright but the way people unzip their pants over the dang game astonishes me. It isn't anything mind-blowing and in comparison to other online games out there, it is hardly a 6/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Mercury Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 On August 10, 2018 at 2:46 PM, Cokeyskunk said: Fortnite. ???? Yeah, pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 8/10/2018 at 8:46 AM, Cokeyskunk said: Fortnite. ???? kids PUBG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Mercury Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Beyonce. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowDragon Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 22 hours ago, Freddie Mercury said: Beyonce. I would like to add Rihanna to this. Both of them are vastly overrated. Thier songs are repetitive and mostly trashy. Maybe it is just me but hip hop and r&b just isn't the same anymore, especially when it comes to the women. Give me No Scrubs any day over this current garbage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Mercury Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, YellowDragon said: I would like to add Rihanna to this. Both of them are vastly overrated. Thier songs are repetitive and mostly trashy. Maybe it is just me but hip hop and r&b just isn't the same anymore, especially when it comes to the women. Give me No Scrubs any day over this current garbage. Don't forget about Nicki Minaj and her new album named "Queen"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick249kdr Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 The phrase "to the moon and back". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 On 8/13/2018 at 4:03 PM, Freddie Mercury said: Beyonce. 18 hours ago, YellowDragon said: Rihanna 16 hours ago, Freddie Mercury said: Nicki Minaj Can't we just go ahead and say most newer "artists"...? They're popular for 1 song for a while, then they're only popular because of the dumb sh*t they do to stay relevant... Hell, I'd go ahead and say 95% of the entertainment industry as a whole. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokeyskunk Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, Truth said: Can't we just go ahead and say most newer "artists"...? They're popular for 1 song for a while, then they're only popular because of the dumb sh*t they do to stay relevant... Hell, I'd go ahead and say 95% of the entertainment industry as a whole. Totally agree. Everyone liked "All the Single Ladies," "Umbrella," and . . . whatever the hell Nicki Minaj sang. Moving on. Next! Sorry if I just sound like an old-fart Gen-X'er ('cause I am), but what happened to performers like Lionel Richie, Elton John, David Bowie, Billy Joel -- hell, even Neil Diamond? These guys SANG WHAT THEY WROTE, and kept crankin' out the great music. Where is that these days?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Cokeyskunk said: Where is that these days?? Long gone... They don't get popular enough to be mainstream, so they just fade away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Mercury Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 34 minutes ago, Truth said: Long gone... They don't get popular enough to be mainstream, so they just fade away. So true, in today's society. It doesn't matter how talented you are, if you're not "relevant" or if you don't have a "trendy" look. Nobody gives a sh*t about you and what you do. It's kinda sad to think about... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, Freddie Mercury said: So true, in today's society. It doesn't matter how talented you are, if you're not "relevant" or if you don't have a "trendy" look. Nobody gives a sh*t about you and what you do. It's kinda sad to think about... That's why people need to support their local bands. Tons of talent can be found there, but chances are you'll never hear them on the radio or see them really make it. Makes it really easy to just quit (regardless of how talented you are) when nobody shows up to see you play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokeyskunk Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 55 minutes ago, Freddie Mercury said: So true, in today's society. It doesn't matter how talented you are, if you're not "relevant" or if you don't have a "trendy" look. Nobody gives a sh*t about you and what you do. It's kinda sad to think about... Apologies for neglecting to add @Freddie Mercury to that list. The man was an icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Mercury Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Truth said: That's why people need to support their local bands. Tons of talent can be found there, but chances are you'll never hear them on the radio or see them really make it. Makes it really easy to just quit (regardless of how talented you are) when nobody shows up to see you play. Wish I could, but unfortunately. They're no local bands in my town that are actually good, they're either bad or just mediocre. Edited August 15, 2018 by Freddie Mercury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Mercury Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Cokeyskunk said: Apologies for neglecting to add Freddie Mercury to that list. The man was an icon. Haha, it's alright. No apology needed Cokey. Edited August 15, 2018 by Freddie Mercury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Freddie Mercury said: Wish I could, but unfortunately. They're no local bands in my town that are actually good, they're either bad or just mediocre. Then maybe YOU need to start a GOOD local band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokeyskunk Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Freddie Mercury said: Haha, it's alright. No apology needed, Skunk. Thanks. And I fixed your post for you. (see above) ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Mercury Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, Truth said: Then maybe YOU need to start a GOOD local band! I could. Maybe as a manager? But me fronting the band? No chance! Too late to start now ????. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Freddie Mercury said: Too late to start now It's never too late! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Mercury Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 15 minutes ago, Truth said: It's never too late! That may be true for some, but for others(like me)maybe that career path isn't an option anymore. Maybe they have more important things to worry about, like taking care of the family and etc. Even if I did get somewhere with the band, I doubt that I'd enjoy the fame, the fortune, and everything that goes with it ????. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Freddie Mercury said: Even if I did get somewhere with the band, I doubt that I'd enjoy the fame, the fortune, and everything that goes with it ????. I see what you did there!!! I always wished I had the patience to learn how to play something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Mercury Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Truth said: I see what you did there!!! I always wished I had the patience to learn how to play something. Haha thanks! And maybe you should try and learn to play something. It's hard at first, but just take your time with it And really focus on which technique suits you, and when you've found it. Use it when practicing. It's very satisfying to learn how to play an instrument, I was extremely chuffed with myself that I somehow managed to get good at playing the Guitar. I would sit there every night just plucking away, it really made me feel like I could run to the hills and back. This is a channel that i recommend beginners should check out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgRMHrtQpnhKHdsGiFQRyQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, Freddie Mercury said: It's hard at first, but just take your time with it And really focus on which technique suits you, and when you've found it. Use it when practicing. I've made a few attempts, but couldn't keep myself interested. Doesn't help that I never had a real guitar to mess around with. Funny thing is, I'm the only one in my group of friends that doesn't play an instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokeyskunk Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 13 minutes ago, Truth said: I'm the only one in my group of friends that doesn't play an instrument. There's always the triangle . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Cokeyskunk said: There's always the triangle . . . I help out a coworker's band with sound when they play smaller gigs and have to bring their own equipment. Singer always plays a kazoo, maybe I could give that a shot? Hard to f*ck that up right? lol @Freddie Mercury you made me decide to go buy a cheap guitar... @Cokeyskunk can't edit my previous post, so forgive me for double posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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