September 7th, 2008

Snackie Sunday: My Incompetent Lateness And Yapping

One…
Two…
Two and a half…
Two and three quarters…

She never gets to three. “She” being some random woman in our complex, counting down nightly in order to get her kid to go to bed.  I hear her voice wafting whenever I go out on our patio to eat dinner.   For some reason, it makes me smile every time because I imagine that’s the type of Mom I’d be…giving my wee one more chances than necessary because I’m just sure that he or she will do the right thing.   Yanno, before I go ballistic.

There’s another woman that seems to scream at her husband a lot.  You can sort of hear his muffled voice, probably asking her to calm down.  From what I can deduct with my Mrs. Kravitz-like skills, he baits her and she reacts, looking like the looney.  Have I mentioned that I have really good hearing?  Anyway, the other night as they were yelling at each other, I could hear their kid scream, “Can you PLEASE be quiet?  I’m watching Super Robot Monkey!”  Hey, I don’t even know what a Super Robot Monkey is but I sympathize with the kid.  No one should be talking during his “stories”, sheesh!  Okay, I kid a little…maybe it bugs me because he shouldn’t hear his parents fighting.  Maybe I totally relate.

You see, when my parents got divorced I was probably about 4 years old and I was hooked on the magic that was Sesame Street.  I mean really, even back then I sat smack dab in front of the TV screen and got yelled at to move back more than not.  The day my Dad left my mom, I remember them fighting.  I also remember marching upstairs and politely asking if they could please shut the fuck up because Seasame Street was on.  Yes, creative license…I probably didn’t use the words “shut”, “up”, or “fuck”.  It occurs to me now that I was wayyyy too out of the loop about what was really going on, which is a good thing, right?  However, I blame my parents for making me this crazy TV nazi who will hunt you down and kill you if you talk in the middle of her programs.

Huh what?  I bet you this Snackie Sunday is soooo not going where you originally thought it would!  Yeah yeah, I wanted to tell the story AND do the normal gig so sue me!

Anywayyyy, it’s time for…

WHAT’S YOUR STANCE ON TALKING DURING MOVIES AND/OR TV SHOWS?

Dude, as mentioned before…shut the fuck up if I am watching my shows.  Thank GOD for Tivo because sometimes Shawn will come in with a fully legitimate question and I imagine that were it not for the pause button, there’d be a lot more, “shhhh…geez!  I am watching a show here!”.  And yeah, that’s good for no one.  The only time talking is okay is during reality shows, quite honestly.  In fact, I wish I had someone here to watch Amazing Race, Survivor and Big Brother with me all of the time, among other of those types of programs.  However, if you open your mouth during Pushing Daisies, I will cut a bitch!  As far as movies go, oy to the vey…no talking!  At least don’t talk to *me*.  There are times when a funny statement here and there are okay to me…like where there is a large audience at a funny movie.  But hey, I don’t really go to movies all that much because I at least recognize that I am far too bitchtastical to deal with other people’s idiosyncrasies in a theater setting.

Your Turn Kisses,
Me

I apologize for posting this Sunday NIGHT.  Maybe I should call it Snackie’s Manic Monday this week?


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30 Responses to “Snackie Sunday: My Incompetent Lateness And Yapping”

  1. Dave2 Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    After receiving three twats telling me you’ve updated, I felt compelled to come here.

    But now I don’t know what to do with myself while I’m here…

    Dave2s last blog post..Driver

  2. Bec Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    No to taking to me, around me, over me or anywhere within earshot during teevee - that’s what ad breaks are for. Oh, and you talk in the cinema - you’re going to hell.

    Yes, I feel a little bit strongly about this. No, I am not over-reacting.

    Becs last blog post..Another Day

  3. Sybil Law Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    Like you said, I think it depends on what’s on the tv. Most of the time, though, it’s a good idea to just be quiet while it’s on.
    Same with movies. Especially movies. You pay too much anymore to listen to some random asshat talk to their friend.

    Sybil Laws last blog post..Half Naked Thursday

  4. whall Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 6:20 pm

    No talking during movies.

    Talking ok with TV if it’s sitcom or commercial. Or someone else’s show.

    whalls last blog post..The Hot Blogger Calendar Scandal REVEALED

  5. beth Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    NO talking without pause!! NO exceptions!!

    beths last blog post..Busy

  6. Julie Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    No to talking. Especially at movies, that really gets me. I have gotten used to my TV viewing being interrupted, I have a 13 year old. Thank the gods for dvr!

  7. Nat Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    I am a silence at all costs. Totally ok to talk during commercials and the like…

    Now I don’t do much visual media apart from my laptop, so I also appreciate silence if I am clearly writing and mid-sentence.

    Nats last blog post..Not so little any more…

  8. hello haha narf Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 7:03 pm

    the only talking that is sorta kinda acceptable in the movie theater is when some crazy broad gets all upset at a character’s behavior and gets all ” oh no he didn’t!” or “no! don’t go upstairs!” coz it cracks me the fuck up. other than that, shut up in the movie theater and no fucking texting, either. (i see your glow and it is distracting! movies are an escape for me and i get really, REALLY into them.)

    all of my friends know which tv programs to not call me during. i’ve always been rather particular about that, even as a kid.

    when i dated a guy who lived in connecticut we would sit on the phone, watching the same program, and then talk the entire commercial breaks, shutting the hell up and watching the program when it came back on. hehe

    hello haha narfs last blog post..Here We Go

  9. Selma Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    I am psychotic when people talk during the movies especially when they give a running commentary or constantly ask what’s happening. TV shows I don’t mind as much as long as it’s relevant to the show, but I certainly don’t want to talk about world peace or the slowing economy. When you watch TV, you talk about TV - that’s the rule in my house!

    Selmas last blog post..When Your First Love Is Your Last

  10. kim Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    If I go to the movie theater I don’t usually talk.. but at home I have a 5 year old. Everything is interrupted.

    One of my best friends in highschool wouldn’t talk to me when 3’s Company was on. Used to piss me off. I hate the show!

  11. Sarah Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    My parents STILL fight. They are crazy. But at least it’s not as bad as it was now that I’m older.

    But I agree with you, if it weren’t for Tivo I’m pretty sure at least my Mom would be dead by now. She always comes in when I’m watching something and wants to interrupt me. Usually I go all dramatic with a huge sigh and pause the tv. For some reason this annoys her.

    Sarahs last blog post..It’s the weekend. Let’s take a break.

  12. Lady Jaye Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 5:31 am

    Talking w/ the TV on doesn’t bother me that much because I’m usually watching something on the Tivo. At the movies I get super pissed w/ all of those that talk during the whole damn movie. But I have been to known to ask a question or two if I’m completely lost by the plot (yes, this happens far more than it should) but outside of that I’m pretty content to sit quietly.

    Lady Jayes last blog post..Maybe…Maybe Not

  13. Avitable Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 5:38 am

    I need quiet during TV and movies. If someone wants to talk during TV, I’ll pause it and wait for them to finish.

    During movies, I’ll tell them to be quiet, even if they’re not someone I know.

    None of this pertains to Britt, who can never be quiet in either of those scenarios.

  14. radioactive tori Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 6:27 am

    SILENT when I am watching tv and it is something I am actually watching and not just background noise. If someone talks, I pause, rewind and give them the death glare.

    radioactive toris last blog post..Sometimes, Often, Almost Never

  15. Winter Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 7:19 am

    I don’t really care usually, because I’m not a TV person. And really, people are more important to me than shows. I’m a blurter, spouting out little comments or snarks during a show. However, if I’m watching with someone who doesn’t like that I bite my tongue. I think I’m a blurter because I’ve seen Rocky Horror way too many times. LOL

    Winters last blog post..Smut Writer

  16. Rachel Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 8:11 am

    Do NOT talk to me while I’m engrossed in a TV show or a movie. Commercials are talk time, not during the show. Lately I’ve seemed to have developed ADD so I can barely sit still enough to watch a complete show.

    And if I’m on the phone I will leave the living room so as to not disturb others :)

  17. floating princess Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 9:57 am

    I love my DVR for that very reason. It drives me batshit when people talk and I’m trying to watch something. Being able to rewind TV is the best invention ever and has probably saved countless lives!

    I’m even worse about it at the movies. No talking at the movies! If your kid is crying take him out. No cell phones, even for texting. I can see you and I will glare daggers at the back of your head. Oy!

  18. John Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 10:10 am

    Hey! I’m gettin’ my Snackie Sunday on Monday at lunch time! I think I should get a free pudding or something. ; )

    Johns last blog post..Dirty Work

  19. g-man Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 10:37 am

    DVR’s rule. I am the same way, when I am into a show I am really into it. My wife has come to recognize that, thank goodness.

    g-mans last blog post..Anyone want a rabbit?

  20. ame i. Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 10:49 am

    :blush:

    I TALK WHILE HUBBY IS WATCHING TV.
    There, I said it.
    I try not to if we are watching tv in our room, because he can’t rewind to hear what he missed. I just feel COMPELLED to say things sometimes. I don’t want to, I HAVE to.
    LOST is the only show I like nowadays. I don’t talk during LOST. That should count for something.

  21. jodi Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 11:03 am

    I don’t mind some light talking during tv shows, but I do NOT like talking in the movies.

    jodis last blog post..Dinner - it may not be pretty, but it’s delicious.

  22. Iron Fist Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    unless someone has something vitally important to share with me ABOUT the movie I’m watching, AND they’re not talking over important dialog, AND it’s something interesting that will add to my movie experience, I will full on cut a motherfucker.

    I think that about sums it up.

    Iron Fists last blog post..sunday driving

  23. SJ Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    We rarely see movies in theaters because of the rude people. I don’t mind a whispered comment in my ear, or laughter or “awww!” or something. But NOT full-voice comments.

    TV is a totally different thing. There’s no show I’m so enthralled with that I can’t also converse. Bret and I always discuss what we’re watching on TV - shows, movies, whatever. If it’s a movie we’ve seen many times, we often speak favorite lines in synch with the characters. If it’s something new, we make comments. Why not? With a DVR box you can even rewind live TV, if you feel you’ve missed something.

    I get fidgety watching TV with people who won’t tolerate talking. Makes me paustrophic.

    SJs last blog post..Just some stuff

  24. Stacey Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 5:42 pm

    I am totally that person you hate to watch movies with. Not only will I comment on what’s going on during the film, I usually predict what’s going to happen next and completely ruin the ending. (I don’t do this in the movie theater, only at home.) How no one has throttled me yet, I have no idea.

    Staceys last blog post..Blame Canada

  25. pinaymama Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    mine is up!!! :rock

    pinaymamas last blog post..

  26. TSM Says:
    September 9th, 2008 at 1:17 am

    Personally, I am of two minds on this.

    First, I don’t like to have to miss part of a season finale or movie at the theatre because of talking. However…

    When the Mr. dramatically picks up the remote, PAUSES the television and turns all his attention to me when I simply asked when he works tomorrow to make the point that HELLO! I am interrupting this repeat of Dr. Who!! I think it’s a tad bit over-done. Just a tad.

    Anyhoo…

    TSMs last blog post..Joanie

  27. martymankins Says:
    September 9th, 2008 at 11:44 am

    Talking during movies… if it’s during the ads and trailers, I’m ok, but not loud… like a lean over and chat… but once the movie starts, it’s SHUT THE FUCK UP time.

    Candy wrapper noise can also be a bit annoying.

    martymankinss last blog post..Scooter Monday #21

  28. Poppy Says:
    September 9th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    No talking during the movie unless it’s to say, “I hafta pee, brb” (read: “get the fuck outta my way before I pee 44 oz of Cokealiciousness all over your leg.”) And it’s totally ok to talk through the previews if you’ve seen them 10 times and hate the previewed movie already. :halo:
    Poppys last blog post..And now, an update

  29. sue Says:
    September 10th, 2008 at 9:26 am

    I hate when people carry on conversations during a movie or show… having said that, a quick quip here and there never hurt. Also, even tho’ I hate it, I have to repeat things for my hard-of-hearing hubs sometimes. We try to sit in the very back most times so it will be as least disturbing as possible for others. He has tried the headsets and they just don’t work for him, either. We don’t do movies like we used to. Now we usually just watch them at home. (I prefer to DVR them so I can pause and let him catch up… :) )

    sues last blog post..You’ve Been Warned (a rant)

  30. Lisa (formerly Lisalou68 on the WW boards) Says:
    September 12th, 2008 at 5:00 am

    I LOVE to discuss what’s going on, while the DH and I watch tv, or a movie. I might be lost on what’s happening, and ask his opinion, or I might need to make a comment. It drives the hubby crazy. He likes it quiet. I get mad at him all the time for saying, “shhhhhhhhh!” LOL

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