Ever Told "Get a Life" ? — Page 2
#27
Posted: 7/30/10 at 11:51am
I'm with you, Lizzie. Not good a feigning interest OR small talk. I hate it.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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#28
Posted: 7/30/10 at 11:55am
Phyl, I'm reminded of one of my favorite Dick Van Dyke Show episodes, where he and Laura are at some snooty literary party.
He's explaining to the woman that he's a writer for the Alan Brady Show, and her response is "Oh, I don't own a television machine."
He's explaining to the woman that he's a writer for the Alan Brady Show, and her response is "Oh, I don't own a television machine."
#29
Posted: 7/30/10 at 11:58am
Huh. I didn't even know there was vampire sh!t on tv. Truth is, most of what I watch is one of the L&O's when I know a friend is going to be on, some PBS thing, or...Castle (sue me, I love Nathan Fillion). I was surprised (not really) to learn that Anne Rice is a rabid White Collar fan, and and even bigger fan of Matthew Bomer.
Topic? Eh, don't let anybody make you feel less for what you like, but try not to nerd people out about it either. Find like-minded souls to share your enthusiasm with. As Reg says, someone making the comment "Get a life" says so much more about them than it does about you.
Now I'm going to go trouble the waters with my fishing line to kill time 'til my ride picks me up from the dock for our afternoon sail.
eta: I remember that one, Reg! I'll have to start using that. Much thanks
Topic? Eh, don't let anybody make you feel less for what you like, but try not to nerd people out about it either. Find like-minded souls to share your enthusiasm with. As Reg says, someone making the comment "Get a life" says so much more about them than it does about you.
Now I'm going to go trouble the waters with my fishing line to kill time 'til my ride picks me up from the dock for our afternoon sail.
eta: I remember that one, Reg! I'll have to start using that. Much thanks
Updated On: 7/30/10 at 11:58 AM
#30
Posted: 7/30/10 at 12:14pm
The "I don't own a television but I occasionally watch programs online" is actually the worst of both worlds- They get to sound superior and intellectual but still get to watch "Cheaters" and "Wife Swap" to their hearts delight.
My favorite was a co-worker who once told me they "Never" watch TV because so much of the programming was "just trash." I said "Yes, and Romance Novels are the biggest sellers-- that's why I never read books."
My favorite was a co-worker who once told me they "Never" watch TV because so much of the programming was "just trash." I said "Yes, and Romance Novels are the biggest sellers-- that's why I never read books."
#31
Posted: 7/30/10 at 12:19pm
dramamama611: I think it's more annoying being humored than simply being told, "I don't care." I don't want to take up someone else's time, and vice versa. I had a friend who was totally into WoW and I was glad he liked it, but my mind would turn to jello when he talked about it. I have another friend who insisted on showing me her pictures with her favorite bullriders. (On her camera.) I flat-out told her, "That's nice, but I don't care." It would've been different if I'd been the only one at the time she could've talked to about it, but that wasn't the case.
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#32
Posted: 7/30/10 at 12:26pm
But, Joe, I watch PBS online...okay, and Castle too.
Okay, you caught me. I was just too damn lazy to bother getting a converter box or cable when tv went digital. I threw the damn thing out the window. Now you can add barbaric and reckless to superior and intellectual.
...but I do have a life.
Okay, you caught me. I was just too damn lazy to bother getting a converter box or cable when tv went digital. I threw the damn thing out the window. Now you can add barbaric and reckless to superior and intellectual.
...but I do have a life.
#33
Posted: 7/30/10 at 12:31pm
I thought you were headin' down to the docks!
#34
Posted: 7/30/10 at 12:41pm
I knew I could count on you, Phyl. The dock's out back, steps away. I'm waiting for the crab I just boiled to cool off enough to clean and refrigerate so I can serve them for dinner tonight.
#35
Posted: 7/30/10 at 12:43pm
OMG, the last time I went down to the docks I got crabs, too!
#36
Posted: 7/30/10 at 12:45pm
We'll be visiting that dock after dinner. C'mon by, there's always room for one more.
#37
Posted: 7/30/10 at 1:01pm
ghostlight, where the hell are you? (Not that I want to compete with you and Phyl; I'm just nosy.)
#39
Posted: 7/30/10 at 1:09pm
Well, so am I. But they don't sound the same.
#40
Posted: 7/30/10 at 1:15pm
LOL, Reg, well, they're closer than you think - in proximity, anyway
#41
Posted: 7/30/10 at 1:16pm
Somebody told me to "get a life" once and so I did. I didn't care for it. I returned it for a refund and was charged an $18 "re-shelving fee." So, caveat emptor is what I say.
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#43
Posted: 7/30/10 at 3:30pm
My friends know that I like theater but I've never been told to "get a life". Since none of them are into it I just never discuss theater around them cause I know they won't have a clue who or what I'm talking about. Just like one of my good friends doesn't talk about Star Trek around me cause he knows I'm not a die-hard fan like he is.
I have however come across those "I don't watch TV" people and that undertone of high-and-mighty arrogance/superiority annoys the crap out of me.
I have however come across those "I don't watch TV" people and that undertone of high-and-mighty arrogance/superiority annoys the crap out of me.
"You drank a charm to kill John Proctor's wife! You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor!" - Betty Parris to Abigail Williams in Arthur Miller's The Crucible
Updated On: 7/30/10 at 03:30 PM
#44
Posted: 7/30/10 at 3:50pm
I have never been told to get a life, but I have been told to form my questions in complete sentences.
#45
Posted: 7/30/10 at 4:23pm
No, I haven't, actually. I have a variety of interests, and while theatre is *THE* major one, I'm capable of carrying on conversations about other things. Of course, if I'm talking to a fellow theatre fan, the full nerdy depths of my obsession come out, but that's okay, 'cos they get it. But if I'm talking to a non-theatre nerd, I dial it back. I talk about something we're both interested in, or if they specifically ask about theatre, I don't go into creepy detail.
Gosh, I guess I have a life. How unexpected and odd! XD
The only real way to respond to things like that is to very gently turn it around so as to point out they're being rude. Ask them why it's a problem that you enjoy the theatre, or if it really matters that you have a keen interest in theatre.
Gosh, I guess I have a life. How unexpected and odd! XD
The only real way to respond to things like that is to very gently turn it around so as to point out they're being rude. Ask them why it's a problem that you enjoy the theatre, or if it really matters that you have a keen interest in theatre.
#46
Posted: 7/30/10 at 4:25pm
Now if he's one of those "I only listen to musical theatre and every other kind of music sucks, especially RAP!!!!" types, then yeah, he probably does need to get a life.
Or, at the very least, he needs exposure to In the Heights and The Music Man, just to make him twitch.
Or, at the very least, he needs exposure to In the Heights and The Music Man, just to make him twitch.
#47
Posted: 7/30/10 at 8:27pm
So funny: I just got this tweet today (retweeted by more than 100 people):
"When people tell me smugly that don't watch television, all I can think is whoa, that is one cool, educated, classy, busy, person."
"When people tell me smugly that don't watch television, all I can think is whoa, that is one cool, educated, classy, busy, person."
#50
Posted: 7/31/10 at 12:15am
If someone told me to “get a life” I would just bust out singing “I Got Life.” 
I think it’s actually kinda the opposite with my friends/family/co-workers. They think of theater as this special, fancy, rare thing so when I come back from seeing a new show they show much interest and excitement. They constantly ask me what new shows I saw, what the shows are about, who’s in them, etc. And some people are pretty wowed with the celebrities I’ve seen and met too. Even people I know who aren’t into theater and have never seen a Broadway show before were anxious to hear about my time at the Tony Awards and see my pictures. I’m the go-to person when it comes to advice on what shows to see and how to go about getting tickets. And when someone I know does go see a show, I’m the first person they have to tell. I’ve even heard comments like, “I wish I could see as many shows as you!” “Let me come with you next time!” and stuff like that.
I guess I’m lucky that the people I share my experiences with don’t roll their eyes or give negative comments. I mean, it’s not like I talk about it non-stop and force everyone to listen to showtunes when we’re hanging out or anything like that, but it’s still nice to tell people about it. Plus, on the flip side, I am nice when listening to others go on and on about the Yankees, movies, etc.
I think it’s actually kinda the opposite with my friends/family/co-workers. They think of theater as this special, fancy, rare thing so when I come back from seeing a new show they show much interest and excitement. They constantly ask me what new shows I saw, what the shows are about, who’s in them, etc. And some people are pretty wowed with the celebrities I’ve seen and met too. Even people I know who aren’t into theater and have never seen a Broadway show before were anxious to hear about my time at the Tony Awards and see my pictures. I’m the go-to person when it comes to advice on what shows to see and how to go about getting tickets. And when someone I know does go see a show, I’m the first person they have to tell. I’ve even heard comments like, “I wish I could see as many shows as you!” “Let me come with you next time!” and stuff like that.
I guess I’m lucky that the people I share my experiences with don’t roll their eyes or give negative comments. I mean, it’s not like I talk about it non-stop and force everyone to listen to showtunes when we’re hanging out or anything like that, but it’s still nice to tell people about it. Plus, on the flip side, I am nice when listening to others go on and on about the Yankees, movies, etc.
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