These Are Things I Don't Get

[il d00d]

Or, things that are popular or widely appreciated, much to my confusion and disappointment


Really expensive watches.

Now, I understand that it is conspicuous consumption for some, appreciation of craftsmanship for others, but to me, it is ostentatious, overpriced mechanical jewelry.  I hate wearing jewelry.

Also, Kanye West, Twitter, NASCAR, modern country music, and bottle service, but mostly really expensive watches.

[teddy037.2]

I like some of the modern country music

I'd like to have an expensive watch... but I'm a cheap ass and not big on bling in general, so I don't think I'll ever have one

the watch I do have is a wind-it-yourself, swiss pocket watch. and I appreciate the craftsmanship in it



I don't get kanye, or nascar, either

[MendoDave]

I hate how they can get rid of a totally awesome show like the Unit, but leave a lame ass show like big brother on the air.


What is bottle service?

[zarn02]

What is bottle service?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle_service

[Bick]

What is bottle service?

This is all the "bottle service" I need.

[teddy037.2]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle_service

ah... that explains why I had no idea what it was, either 

I'm not that hip.

[causeofkaos]

Bottle service started in the clubs to offer people vip type feeling in a non vip area, the only time it makes sense is if you dont know the promoter of the high end club you are trying to get into and you WILL NOT  because your a nobody. But tell them you want bottle service and you get past the line you get a table, and a $20 bottle of booze for $400. split between 4 friends it sometimes make sense.

[teddy037.2]

got another one!

people who go for walks with their dogs.... but don't let the dogs walk...

WTF?

[NAKID]

got another one!

people who go for walks with their dogs.... but don't let the dogs walk...

WTF?

Huh?

[somegirl]

got another one!

people who go for walks with their dogs.... but don't let the dogs walk...

WTF?

What if the dog can't/shouldn't walk for medical reasons?

I had to carry around Grover when he had broken his legs, I'd only put him down to do his business.

[spolic]

A thing that I don't get is...why does the hair stop growing on my head and start growing in my nose and ears?

[numbskull]

I hate how they can get rid of a totally awesome show like the Unit, but leave a lame ass show like big brother on the air.


What is bottle service?

The Unit was cancelled? Dammit...

[metallimonster]

I don't get douche bags who pay $80 make the beast with two backsing bucks for an Ed Hardy or Affliction shirt.  They all look ridiculous.

[il d00d]

Here's another:  morning radio talk shows.  The ones where some pop music is looped in the background, and they sit around riffing on the day's pop culture news.  Typically, they are 20-30somethings doing their best high school student imitation.

[Langanobob]

A year or so ago I didn't get how the US could have a strong economy when we don't manufacture or export anything...

Now I don't get why many of us are going through life isolated and drugged by easily obtainable comfort without any hindrance at all from any idealism.

I also don't get why I have friends telling me to lighten up