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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,919
    edited December 2018
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    :lol: That bow on the top is really the kicker. That takes it from not the worst ever to absolutely ridiculous, hahaha.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,659
    edited December 2018
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    Why would you use a band like that... and a bow on the top. Haha. Still better than a multicolored chaos though.
    Do you not use garland in Sweden? It’s common in the US. 
    We often use a thin band of glitter. I guess it's similiar to the sisters band.




    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,919
    edited December 2018
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    Why would you use a band like that... and a bow on the top. Haha. Still better than a multicolored chaos though.
    Do you not use garland in Sweden? It’s common in the US. 
    That's not a garland. It's just ribbon. Now ribbon CAN look nice on a tree, but probably not white, and definitely not on that tree (that is a fake tree!!!!). On a nice, big, full, real tree, a ribbon can look good. Best in red.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    I like where this thread is going. When we get our tree up I will take a pic. 
  • wndowpayne
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    Mike Pence did a good job at the state funeral today..
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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,501
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    :lol: That bow on the top is really the kicker. That takes it from not the worst ever to absolutely ridiculous, hahaha.
    I’m wondering if the whole bow/ribbon thing is just one piece. 
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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,501
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    Why would you use a band like that... and a bow on the top. Haha. Still better than a multicolored chaos though.
    Do you not use garland in Sweden? It’s common in the US. 
    That's not a garland. It's just ribbon. Now ribbon CAN look nice on a tree, but probably not white, and definitely not on that tree (that is a fake tree!!!!). On a nice, big, full, real tree, a ribbon can look good. Best in red.
    Semantics. Same purpose & use.
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    HesCalledDyer said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    Why would you use a band like that... and a bow on the top. Haha. Still better than a multicolored chaos though.
    Do you not use garland in Sweden? It’s common in the US. 
    That's not a garland. It's just ribbon. Now ribbon CAN look nice on a tree, but probably not white, and definitely not on that tree (that is a fake tree!!!!). On a nice, big, full, real tree, a ribbon can look good. Best in red.
    Semantics. Same purpose & use.
    My possibly unpopular opinion is that I think it’s ridiculous when people say “it’s just semantics”. Semantics is the study of the meaning.. What is the point of trying to argue that the meaning of a word used doesn’t
      matter? 
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  • vaggar99
    vaggar99 San Diego USA Posts: 3,431
    I'm anti-semantic.
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    vaggar99 said:
    I'm anti-semantic.
    :clap:
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,501
    edited December 2018
    oftenreading said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    Why would you use a band like that... and a bow on the top. Haha. Still better than a multicolored chaos though.
    Do you not use garland in Sweden? It’s common in the US. 
    That's not a garland. It's just ribbon. Now ribbon CAN look nice on a tree, but probably not white, and definitely not on that tree (that is a fake tree!!!!). On a nice, big, full, real tree, a ribbon can look good. Best in red.
    Semantics. Same purpose & use.
    My possibly unpopular opinion is that I think it’s ridiculous when people say “it’s just semantics”. Semantics is the study of the meaning.. What is the point of trying to argue that the meaning of a word used doesn’t
      matter? 
    Because in this case it was known what was meant by the word “garland” even though it isn’t technically garland. It’s still a decorative wreath/cord/tape wrapped around the tree.
    Post edited by HesCalledDyer on
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,203
    HesCalledDyer said:
    oftenreading said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    Why would you use a band like that... and a bow on the top. Haha. Still better than a multicolored chaos though.
    Do you not use garland in Sweden? It’s common in the US. 
    That's not a garland. It's just ribbon. Now ribbon CAN look nice on a tree, but probably not white, and definitely not on that tree (that is a fake tree!!!!). On a nice, big, full, real tree, a ribbon can look good. Best in red.
    Semantics. Same purpose & use.
    My possibly unpopular opinion is that I think it’s ridiculous when people say “it’s just semantics”. Semantics is the study of the meaning.. What is the point of trying to argue that the meaning of a word used doesn’t
      matter? 
    Because in this case it was known what was meant by the word “garland” even though it isn’t technically garland. It’s still a decorative wreath/cord/tape wrapped around the tree.
    That s definitely not garland. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • njnancy
    njnancy Posts: 5,096
    mcgruff10 said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    oftenreading said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    Why would you use a band like that... and a bow on the top. Haha. Still better than a multicolored chaos though.
    Do you not use garland in Sweden? It’s common in the US. 
    That's not a garland. It's just ribbon. Now ribbon CAN look nice on a tree, but probably not white, and definitely not on that tree (that is a fake tree!!!!). On a nice, big, full, real tree, a ribbon can look good. Best in red.
    Semantics. Same purpose & use.
    My possibly unpopular opinion is that I think it’s ridiculous when people say “it’s just semantics”. Semantics is the study of the meaning.. What is the point of trying to argue that the meaning of a word used doesn’t
      matter? 
    Because in this case it was known what was meant by the word “garland” even though it isn’t technically garland. It’s still a decorative wreath/cord/tape wrapped around the tree.
    That s definitely not garland. 
    I gotta agree with mcgruff here - that is not even close to garland. And the bow is a bit...odd. 
  • njnancy
    njnancy Posts: 5,096
    I am firmly on the side of colored lights on a Christmas tree. But I like blinking lights - I like the ones where you can choose your preferred blinking speed/sequence. I had two of them but they died a couple years ago so I just have regular colored lights now. 

    I like tinsel better than garland and though I grew up with a tree that we had to put together, I get a real tree now. 

    This is the only decoration I have out at the moment.....




  • Lerxst1992
    Lerxst1992 Posts: 8,418
    1. Too much Christmas info four weeks before the holiday creates anxiety. (When did this holiday become "unpopular")


    2. In music related unpopular opinions, Hootie and the Freakin Blowfish announce three years worth of shows jam packed into 2019. Rumors are all fans will have a fair chance at prime seats and with their reunion, Hootie is gunning to become The Quintessential American Rock Band.
  • rummy
    rummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,466
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    This is hilarious...although I would like to flip through that vinyl collection!
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,501
    njnancy said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    oftenreading said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    Why would you use a band like that... and a bow on the top. Haha. Still better than a multicolored chaos though.
    Do you not use garland in Sweden? It’s common in the US. 
    That's not a garland. It's just ribbon. Now ribbon CAN look nice on a tree, but probably not white, and definitely not on that tree (that is a fake tree!!!!). On a nice, big, full, real tree, a ribbon can look good. Best in red.
    Semantics. Same purpose & use.
    My possibly unpopular opinion is that I think it’s ridiculous when people say “it’s just semantics”. Semantics is the study of the meaning.. What is the point of trying to argue that the meaning of a word used doesn’t
      matter? 
    Because in this case it was known what was meant by the word “garland” even though it isn’t technically garland. It’s still a decorative wreath/cord/tape wrapped around the tree.
    That s definitely not garland. 
    I gotta agree with mcgruff here - that is not even close to garland. And the bow is a bit...odd. 
    But when I say "garland" everyone knows I'm talking about the piece wrapped around the tree, no?
    The bow is funny.  My sister is a bit...odd.  I do think the bow & ribbon are one whole piece.  I haven't seen it in person, this was a pic she posted.  She's probably in the class of people that think this makes a Christmas tree look elegant or classy. She also got an urn for her cat that recently died.  I told her that was weird and she got mad at me.  :weary:
    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24 / Raleigh I 25 / Raleigh II 25 / Pittsburgh I 25
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,659
    HesCalledDyer said:
    njnancy said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    oftenreading said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    Why would you use a band like that... and a bow on the top. Haha. Still better than a multicolored chaos though.
    Do you not use garland in Sweden? It’s common in the US. 
    That's not a garland. It's just ribbon. Now ribbon CAN look nice on a tree, but probably not white, and definitely not on that tree (that is a fake tree!!!!). On a nice, big, full, real tree, a ribbon can look good. Best in red.
    Semantics. Same purpose & use.
    My possibly unpopular opinion is that I think it’s ridiculous when people say “it’s just semantics”. Semantics is the study of the meaning.. What is the point of trying to argue that the meaning of a word used doesn’t
      matter? 
    Because in this case it was known what was meant by the word “garland” even though it isn’t technically garland. It’s still a decorative wreath/cord/tape wrapped around the tree.
    That s definitely not garland. 
    I gotta agree with mcgruff here - that is not even close to garland. And the bow is a bit...odd. 
    But when I say "garland" everyone knows I'm talking about the piece wrapped around the tree, no?
    The bow is funny.  My sister is a bit...odd.  I do think the bow & ribbon are one whole piece.  I haven't seen it in person, this was a pic she posted.  She's probably in the class of people that think this makes a Christmas tree look elegant or classy. She also got an urn for her cat that recently died.  I told her that was weird and she got mad at me.  :weary:
    In Sweden you are not allowed to keep an Urn of someone (human) passing. It's against the law to keep the ashes and falls under the law of "crime against the peace of the grave".
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,501
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    njnancy said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    oftenreading said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    Why would you use a band like that... and a bow on the top. Haha. Still better than a multicolored chaos though.
    Do you not use garland in Sweden? It’s common in the US. 
    That's not a garland. It's just ribbon. Now ribbon CAN look nice on a tree, but probably not white, and definitely not on that tree (that is a fake tree!!!!). On a nice, big, full, real tree, a ribbon can look good. Best in red.
    Semantics. Same purpose & use.
    My possibly unpopular opinion is that I think it’s ridiculous when people say “it’s just semantics”. Semantics is the study of the meaning.. What is the point of trying to argue that the meaning of a word used doesn’t
      matter? 
    Because in this case it was known what was meant by the word “garland” even though it isn’t technically garland. It’s still a decorative wreath/cord/tape wrapped around the tree.
    That s definitely not garland. 
    I gotta agree with mcgruff here - that is not even close to garland. And the bow is a bit...odd. 
    But when I say "garland" everyone knows I'm talking about the piece wrapped around the tree, no?
    The bow is funny.  My sister is a bit...odd.  I do think the bow & ribbon are one whole piece.  I haven't seen it in person, this was a pic she posted.  She's probably in the class of people that think this makes a Christmas tree look elegant or classy. She also got an urn for her cat that recently died.  I told her that was weird and she got mad at me.  :weary:
    In Sweden you are not allowed to keep an Urn of someone (human) passing. It's against the law to keep the ashes and falls under the law of "crime against the peace of the grave".
    In the US, people just don't know how to let go of things.
    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24 / Raleigh I 25 / Raleigh II 25 / Pittsburgh I 25
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,659
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    njnancy said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    oftenreading said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    And then there is my sister’s tree. I’m sorry, is this Christmas or are we at a fucking wedding? Thought I taught her better than this. :i_dunno:
    Why would you use a band like that... and a bow on the top. Haha. Still better than a multicolored chaos though.
    Do you not use garland in Sweden? It’s common in the US. 
    That's not a garland. It's just ribbon. Now ribbon CAN look nice on a tree, but probably not white, and definitely not on that tree (that is a fake tree!!!!). On a nice, big, full, real tree, a ribbon can look good. Best in red.
    Semantics. Same purpose & use.
    My possibly unpopular opinion is that I think it’s ridiculous when people say “it’s just semantics”. Semantics is the study of the meaning.. What is the point of trying to argue that the meaning of a word used doesn’t
      matter? 
    Because in this case it was known what was meant by the word “garland” even though it isn’t technically garland. It’s still a decorative wreath/cord/tape wrapped around the tree.
    That s definitely not garland. 
    I gotta agree with mcgruff here - that is not even close to garland. And the bow is a bit...odd. 
    But when I say "garland" everyone knows I'm talking about the piece wrapped around the tree, no?
    The bow is funny.  My sister is a bit...odd.  I do think the bow & ribbon are one whole piece.  I haven't seen it in person, this was a pic she posted.  She's probably in the class of people that think this makes a Christmas tree look elegant or classy. She also got an urn for her cat that recently died.  I told her that was weird and she got mad at me.  :weary:
    In Sweden you are not allowed to keep an Urn of someone (human) passing. It's against the law to keep the ashes and falls under the law of "crime against the peace of the grave".
    In the US, people just don't know how to let go of things.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJKLNlKpNAE
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"

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