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Hey y'all! I was in class today and I was thinking about what makes us who we are. What are our likes and dislikes. I felt that the most important ones are those we think are overrated and those that are underrated. For example...most people like chocolate. But if someone told you he didn't like chocolate, it helps knowing that they're different in that way. Maybe he's allergic...or prefers to stay away from sweets altogether?
Our likes and dislikes are not equal to our personality obviously...but they help built it and bring it together.
So I thought it would be fun to create a thread where we could list and maybe discuss some of the things we think are overrated or underrated. And if you want to explain why, go ahead.
I'll go first.
Overrated
Mexican food - I'm Mexican, but I hate it! I don't like the smell and it looks really weird to me lol. I'm a very picky eater.
Superhero movies - So I grew up somewhat poor. I hardly ever went to the movies only when my uncle Rich would take me and my brother. My uncle Rich is a nerd (I mean that in a good way) and loves Superheroes. So of course that's all we would ever watch. Sometimes I just wanted to watch a Disney Princess movie, not another Spiderman one. So this is why I don't really care for any Superhero films and still watch Beauty and the Beast as a woman in my 20s. BTW I love my uncle Rich very much and I do appreciate him taking us either way. I have good memories. I guess it was mostly because I didn't understand these movies as a child. And I do like Spiderman right now...just don't LOVE it. Know what I mean?
High School - HS was bloody awful for me and I'm glad it's over. I've noticed American movies tend to overrate it and paint it as the best years of someone's life..."as if!"
3D - I don't like watching anything in 3D...it hurts my eyes.
Twerking - When I see it I'm all like "what is this, I don't even!?!?"
Tattoos - I don't like them.
Alcohol - I tasted it once...it was gross!
Underrated
Classical Music - In my generation many people don't even know who Bach is.
The original purpose of college - I think nowadays college is viewed as an experience, a time to explore, leave the nest, drink, party and do stupid stuff. Back in my grandmother's time it was viewed as an opportunity to better one's self and to learn things only those that are educated would know. Most college grads now don't know much more than they did when they first started. A lot of this has to do with the students themselves but mostly the way they are being taught. If you're interested in learning more about this check out Declining By Degrees: Higher Education at Risk on youtube.
Jesus - Most underrated person of all time!
Pale skin and dark hair - Tan skin and blond hair have always been the biggest hype for women and as a teen I was always trying to tan unsuccessfully and dye my hair lighter. Now that I'm older, I actually like my skin and hair the way they are. This is the way God wanted me to look and that's how I'm going to be. I like the sharp contrast between them. Once I start getting white hairs though, I'll probably get highlights again lol.
The nine fruits of the Holy Spirit - They are love, patience, goodness, gentleness, kindness, self-control, joy, faithfulness, and peace. I think Christians should talk more about them. Are you bearing these fruits?
WalMart - I really like that store. I buy my groceries there and sometimes find other things for low prices. I think people who say they shop at Target are really WalMart shoppers in secret.
I do like Target but I know WalMart is more affordable.
Doing math problems/learning math - A few years ago I was placed in remedial math at my school. I was told that I needed two years of high school math before I could enter a college level math course. Plus it was going to cost me the same as college classes! I told them "no way" and I found some low priced books and taught myself all the math I needed. Now I'm taking Calculus, a college level class. It was really thrilling and fun to learn all this on my own because I didn't think I had it in me...but I did! That's one of the greatest feelings in life. Doing something you didn't think you were capable of doing.
Well I think that's it for now. Sorry it turned out to be so long! Please don't feel bad if you like one of the things I overrated. These are just my opinions and every one of us is different.
Our likes and dislikes are not equal to our personality obviously...but they help built it and bring it together.
So I thought it would be fun to create a thread where we could list and maybe discuss some of the things we think are overrated or underrated. And if you want to explain why, go ahead.
I'll go first.
Overrated
Mexican food - I'm Mexican, but I hate it! I don't like the smell and it looks really weird to me lol. I'm a very picky eater.
Superhero movies - So I grew up somewhat poor. I hardly ever went to the movies only when my uncle Rich would take me and my brother. My uncle Rich is a nerd (I mean that in a good way) and loves Superheroes. So of course that's all we would ever watch. Sometimes I just wanted to watch a Disney Princess movie, not another Spiderman one. So this is why I don't really care for any Superhero films and still watch Beauty and the Beast as a woman in my 20s. BTW I love my uncle Rich very much and I do appreciate him taking us either way. I have good memories. I guess it was mostly because I didn't understand these movies as a child. And I do like Spiderman right now...just don't LOVE it. Know what I mean?
High School - HS was bloody awful for me and I'm glad it's over. I've noticed American movies tend to overrate it and paint it as the best years of someone's life..."as if!"
3D - I don't like watching anything in 3D...it hurts my eyes.
Twerking - When I see it I'm all like "what is this, I don't even!?!?"
Tattoos - I don't like them.
Alcohol - I tasted it once...it was gross!
Underrated
Classical Music - In my generation many people don't even know who Bach is.
The original purpose of college - I think nowadays college is viewed as an experience, a time to explore, leave the nest, drink, party and do stupid stuff. Back in my grandmother's time it was viewed as an opportunity to better one's self and to learn things only those that are educated would know. Most college grads now don't know much more than they did when they first started. A lot of this has to do with the students themselves but mostly the way they are being taught. If you're interested in learning more about this check out Declining By Degrees: Higher Education at Risk on youtube.
Jesus - Most underrated person of all time!
Pale skin and dark hair - Tan skin and blond hair have always been the biggest hype for women and as a teen I was always trying to tan unsuccessfully and dye my hair lighter. Now that I'm older, I actually like my skin and hair the way they are. This is the way God wanted me to look and that's how I'm going to be. I like the sharp contrast between them. Once I start getting white hairs though, I'll probably get highlights again lol.
The nine fruits of the Holy Spirit - They are love, patience, goodness, gentleness, kindness, self-control, joy, faithfulness, and peace. I think Christians should talk more about them. Are you bearing these fruits?
WalMart - I really like that store. I buy my groceries there and sometimes find other things for low prices. I think people who say they shop at Target are really WalMart shoppers in secret.
I do like Target but I know WalMart is more affordable.Doing math problems/learning math - A few years ago I was placed in remedial math at my school. I was told that I needed two years of high school math before I could enter a college level math course. Plus it was going to cost me the same as college classes! I told them "no way" and I found some low priced books and taught myself all the math I needed. Now I'm taking Calculus, a college level class. It was really thrilling and fun to learn all this on my own because I didn't think I had it in me...but I did! That's one of the greatest feelings in life. Doing something you didn't think you were capable of doing.
Well I think that's it for now. Sorry it turned out to be so long! Please don't feel bad if you like one of the things I overrated. These are just my opinions and every one of us is different.
