Snowglobes

[Planogirl]

There was a comment recently from a frequent poster to the effect that Pixar was using a stale formula and the poster said basically "who needs them anyway". But that aside, I agree that most "snowglobers" don't feel that way. As for the term "snowglober", like I said before I own one so what does that make me?

As for the other side or the POSITIVE side, there is often a sense that those who critique Eisner a bit too much or Disney in general too often (and who defines that?), should just quit going to the Disney parks and I would also assume, to this website. I feel like everyone here cares about Disney in their own way and also believes that they have something to say so it's demoralizing to be told indirectly or even directly to either go and like it or shut up. Again, I realize that it's only a few posters that do this but it does happen.

So it works both ways in my view. Snowglober or basher. Or whatever. It's only terminology born out of frustration in my opinion.

 

[Peter Pirate]

Not that it really matters but what the hey...All names are bad. To generalize, stereotype or lump together isn't right and most of us are guilty. I certainly have been, although in my defense, I have almost always used my arrows in response to first fire or with a humorous bent (which ALWAYS goes awry)...Not that two wrongs make a right, mind you.

At this point, with nods to PG & Voice, I humbly admit I was wrong. There is virtually no difference in calling someone a "basher" with no context anymore than the whole term "snowglober" is dismissive and condescending. They are both wrong and better ways to address each other should be found. Further, up until now it was always my intent to use the term "basher" within an outlined context but I realize it seldom, if ever, was...I hope I can personally learn from this discovery.

 

[KNWVIKING]

***"So would anyone like to explain how "basher" is any less of a slur?" ***

AV, "basher" is a pretty generalized term for a lot of things, regardless of the car you're in. If you can honestly tell me that your use of the word "snowglober" isn't your own special slur aimed at anyone who disagrees with your position, then I'll apologize for thinking otherwise.


***"And how is the oft repeated "if you don't like it don't go" attitude open minded?" ***

When was the last time you read this statement by anyone who could be considered a regular R+N poster ? I think I've read it once but only by someone not from this board, ( you guys have a term for these people that jump in from the happy boards but the term escapes me).

 

[DisneyKidds]

It cuts both ways.

You are right. Now wouldn't discussions be more productive and enjoyable around here if everyone, regardless of camp, car affiliation, or ownership status relative to rounded baubles, stopped carving one another up?

 

[crusader]

Does this mean we can no longer apply a pun, innuendo or sarcasm to our remarks?

So much for creative writing.

 

[Peter Pirate]

Geez, I hope not crusader...But maybe we need to make better use of the much maligned smilies!

 

[KNWVIKING]

***"Does this mean we can no longer apply a pun, innuendo or sarcasm to our remarks?

So much for creative writing."***

I don't think anyone is asking for that. It's just the intention of the remark. No one likes having their personal opinions and feelings thrown back in their face as being inferior. I imagine there are several posters who have long since left this board because their feelings were hurt or they just decided we're a bunch of @*******s.

 

[Planogirl]

I hope that the posters here don't stop with the silly comments and witty remarks. Many of you have had me practically rolling with laughter and I'm sure that I'm not unique.

Many people are very passionate about this company and where there's such passion, tempers seem to often flare and feelings might get hurt. I think that if people realize that this is the nature of the beast and also keep the sticks & stones saying in mind that everyone can get through it and back to the subject at hand.

As for the term "basher" being generic, I agree that it usually is. The troubling part of it can be the attitude of disdain or contempt that sometimes accompanies posts. I've been enraged a few times and the comments haven't even been directed at me. It's hard to explain.

 

[crusader]

Whew!

For a minute there I thought we'd all turned biege!

 

[crusader]

...of course, now all the beige people are going to think you're just bashing them

Bashing implies brute force with a blunt object - I believe the term love tap would be more appropriate

 

[Peter Pirate]

Can you feel the love??? Can you??? ... Ommmmmmmm ... Beige isn't bad it's better than being blue, beige isn't bad it's better than being blue, beige isn't bad it's better than being blue...ENOUGH!!! Off to Ziggy's world of the strange and bizarre for me... ... ... ... ... It puts the lotion in the basket...Honey I'm home! Have you ever tried accupuncture? It's like accupressure...Have you ever had the spatula treatment? We all have our personal El Guapo's to face.

Eisner, you're killing me...Killing me...KILLING ME!!!

oooo0000OOOOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Basher...Hah! nananananananananananananananananana
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Houston...We have a problem...

 

[crusader]

Houston...We have a problem...

That's right Chuckie baby - "From Hollywood..... almost live it's the Gong Show"!!!

(drumroll please.............)

 

[Planogirl]

Has the Pirate finally snapped? Oh well, it was inevitable.

 

[DisneyKidds]

Originally posted by Planogirl
Has the Pirate finally snapped?

Nope................I think he just finally got his hands on a bottle of that new Captain Morgans 200 proof Extra-Spiced Rum that just came out.

On a more serious note, witty banter and occasional fun loving sarcastic jabs can be entertaining for everyone involved. It does keep things interesting and fun. When it degenerates into practically EVERY post containing a snow globe reference that is more intended to discount an opinion than to coax a chuckle from even the person being cut it can tend to leave some people a little less than enthusiastic about posting.................even if they haven't been a person directly cut upon.

I'm all for fun and the intermittent, good natured, sarcastic swipe. I hope we can get back to intermittent, good natured sarcastic fun around here again as opposed to the constant barrage of snowglobe references (and other derogatory references on either side of the aisle) so that we can continue the fun in these parts .

 

[Sarangel]

Soooo..... If we just all agree to play nice, and not call each other names (I'll add "Basher" and "Snowglober" to the list of things unacceptable to call each other), then we can get on with our discussions about Disney.

Sarangel

 

[Peter Pirate]

Not long ago my wife was baiting me mercilessly all day. Teasing about anything I said or did, bringing up old gaffs...Generally making my life miserable. I was hanging a picture and had a hammer in close proximity when she walked over with her Goofy christmas snowglobe and set it in front of me. I looked at it, then her and she made some comment about how much Goofy and I resembled each other...Well, my face was red, my lips pursed with a wicked smile and with hammer in hand I guess you can figure what happened next...

So if truth be told, I guess I am a "snowglobe basher"!!! Will I be banned from the DIS?

 

[mitros]

Jeeeez, I only asked a simple question!

 

[DisneyKidds]

Originally posted by mitros
Jeeeez, I only asked a simple question!

As short as you think your time may have been around here so far, you've been around long enough to know there is no such thing as a simple question in these parts .

 

[KNWVIKING]

***"...Well, my face was red, my lips pursed with a wicked smile and with hammer in hand I guess you can figure what happened next..."***

And you're still married ?!?!?

 

[raidermatt]

Hello, my name is Matt, and I own a Snowglobe...