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What are your unpopular opinions?

  • thavoice
    WebFire;1483995 wrote:But with a call, you generally excuse your self from the meeting or conversation, and it's usually urgent enough to warrant interruption. Text and email does not fall into this category. And people do more than check email/text. They are usually on Facebook.
    Yep, amongst other things. It is like this....when someone is with group A, they are texting and fbing people from group B, C and D and ignoring present company. When with Group B they are ingorning B and interacting with A, C and D. Face to face social interaction is dying in so much that people would rather text/fb then anything else.
  • Pick6
    ~50% of what I post on this site seems to be unpopular opinion
  • queencitybuckeye
    gut;1484008 wrote:Again, that's why I said it depends on the situation and the degree. Especially with business today with so many people working remotely it's almost impossible to know if something is urgent/relevant without checking. 40 years ago everyone with relevant information and opinions is probably in that meeting, but today that simply isn't true.
    True, but equally true is that things considered urgent today weren't prior to nearly universal 24x7 availability. Kind of a nature abhorring a vacuum type of thing. It's urgent not because it's actually important, but because it can be.
  • Tiernan
    50% would be high for me Pick so don't feel bad.
  • sportchampps
    Lil Wayne is a terrible rapper. He sucks live and his songs are all one liners that when put together dont mean shit.
  • Mohican00
    sportchampps;1484088 wrote:Lil Wayne is a terrible rapper. He sucks live and his songs are all one liners that when put together dont mean shit.
    i wouldn't call this is an unpopular opinion. kinda rooted in truth
  • like_that
    -The white middle class is the most discriminated group of people in this country

    -Super troopers is a shitty movie

    -Kate Upton is an ugly fatass /gut
  • Ironman92
    Fly4Fun;1483912 wrote:I was surprised by how surprised and revolted Greenberg was by the fact that people pee in the pool. I know that not everyone does it, but more do it than they admit. But I would say 99% of swimmers do it and would tell you the same. Basically the only rule is don't pee while swimming laps and someone is swimming directly behind you as people tend to accidentally drink the water from time to time when swimming laps.

    99%

    Why? Why not pee before going to the pool and then again once you're done? Are we talking 4 hours in the pool without the ability to leave?

    Sounds like a big WTF to me.
  • TedSheckler
    I like fatties.
  • Ironman92
    thread title

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    Everyone babies the arm of a pitcher from little league to well into the majors.

    Parents start their kids in sports at too young of an age.
  • SportsAndLady
    I'm a big fan of Mumford and Sons. I don't consider them blue grass though. Just like their music.
  • Fly4Fun
    Ironman92;1484111 wrote:99%

    Why? Why not pee before going to the pool and then again once you're done? Are we talking 4 hours in the pool without the ability to leave?

    Sounds like a big WTF to me.
    People generally do pee before getting into the pool and/or getting out of it. But sometimes you have to go during practice, and with the way practices are there isn't every really a break. You only cheat yourself if you take a bathroom break and coaches generally are annoyed by it. The only "down time" in a practice is in between sets. But generally in between sets is also when the next set is being explained. So if you go in between sets, you have no idea what your'e doing for the next chunk of time whether it be 10 minutes or 1 hour. So you're behind the ball as far as the next set, you have to come back, quickly figure it out, and try to integrate back in.

    Now the alternative is just to pee in the pool. Yes, it's urine. But it's a small amount compared to all the water you're actually in. The chlorine or whatever chemical agents the pool is using as the disinfect the pool takes care of the small amount really quick. The "complaint" is that this creates the by-products in the air which can make the "pool" smell stronger, but that really doesn't do anything bad. But beyond pee, swimmers are constantly sweating in the pool as well, which would have the same effect as pee as far as creating the by-products (yes, everyone still sweats if the're exercising in water).

    So if you have a 1 minute to 2 minute break between sets (that's being generous as in some instances), then would you rather spend that time relaxing for a minute peeing where you are for about 10 seconds, and then able to grab some water and maybe talk to your friends to break up the monotony of swimming endlessly. Or, don't get a drink of water (hydration is important during exercise, just ask Bobby Boucher), quickly hurry to the bathroom, not make it back in time, annoy your coach, miss out on the set explanation, and cheat yourself out of valuable instruction and miss out on the set.

    And the final note regarding peeing in the pool. Often, swim suits can be difficult to go to the bathroom in (race suits for guys and any suits for girls). For guys, normal speedos/drag suits you can just untie and pull down to quickly piss at a urinal if you're so inclined. But race suits are tight enough and a delicate enough material that you don't want to constantly be stretching it, as it causes an expensive suit to wear out faster. For girls, I'm assuming they have to completely take off their suit to go to the bathroom, unless they just move and hold the material out of the way while squatting on the toilet, which just seems difficult.

    The swimsuit situations is the most evident at championship meets that have a warm up pool. Any time you see a swimmer or group of swimmers just hanging out in a warm up pool before their race, there is a good chance they're pissing because it's easier to pee there instead of finding a bathroom and dealing with the difficult suits.

    But because of all the aforementioned reasons (TL;dr list: lack of a bad effect on the actual water quality besides a brief spike in temperature, loss of chance to grab a drink and socialize, confusion for the next set, loss of chance to get instruction from coach on stroke, loss of actual in water training time, difficulty in dealing with swim suits in order to pee etc.) it's generally easier and better to just pee in the pool.

    And generally the kids that do get out of the pool to go to the bathroom, they are the ones that are doing it to deliberately skip some of a set or take a break from the pool and will take their time.

    Now I'm speaking from a middle school and older. For kids younger than that, they go to the bathroom freely and it's no issue as for most it isn't really competitive training yet but just teaching proper stroke technique with some conditioning. But once kids get to middle school the situation starts to change the frame of mind changes to one I outlined above.
  • Commander of Awesome
    No good rap outside of a few exceptions since 1998 (including Kayne/Jay Z) Kayne's lyrics are a joke and Jay Z just rips off Biggie. Also not good.
  • WebFire
    Fly4Fun;1484123 wrote:People generally do pee before getting into the pool and/or getting out of it. But sometimes you have to go during practice, and with the way practices are there isn't every really a break. You only cheat yourself if you take a bathroom break and coaches generally are annoyed by it. The only "down time" in a practice is in between sets. But generally in between sets is also when the next set is being explained. So if you go in between sets, you have no idea what your'e doing for the next chunk of time whether it be 10 minutes or 1 hour. So you're behind the ball as far as the next set, you have to come back, quickly figure it out, and try to integrate back in.

    Now the alternative is just to pee in the pool. Yes, it's urine. But it's a small amount compared to all the water you're actually in. The chlorine or whatever chemical agents the pool is using as the disinfect the pool takes care of the small amount really quick. The "complaint" is that this creates the by-products in the air which can make the "pool" smell stronger, but that really doesn't do anything bad. But beyond pee, swimmers are constantly sweating in the pool as well, which would have the same effect as pee as far as creating the by-products (yes, everyone still sweats if the're exercising in water).

    So if you have a 1 minute to 2 minute break between sets (that's being generous as in some instances), then would you rather spend that time relaxing for a minute peeing where you are for about 10 seconds, and then able to grab some water and maybe talk to your friends to break up the monotony of swimming endlessly. Or, don't get a drink of water (hydration is important during exercise, just ask Bobby Boucher), quickly hurry to the bathroom, not make it back in time, annoy your coach, miss out on the set explanation, and cheat yourself out of valuable instruction and miss out on the set.

    And the final note regarding peeing in the pool. Often, swim suits can be difficult to go to the bathroom in (race suits for guys and any suits for girls). For guys, normal speedos/drag suits you can just untie and pull down to quickly piss at a urinal if you're so inclined. But race suits are tight enough and a delicate enough material that you don't want to constantly be stretching it, as it causes an expensive suit to wear out faster. For girls, I'm assuming they have to completely take off their suit to go to the bathroom, unless they just move and hold the material out of the way while squatting on the toilet, which just seems difficult.

    The swimsuit situations is the most evident at championship meets that have a warm up pool. Any time you see a swimmer or group of swimmers just hanging out in a warm up pool before their race, there is a good chance they're pissing because it's easier to pee there instead of finding a bathroom and dealing with the difficult suits.

    But because of all the aforementioned reasons (TL:DR list: lack of a bad effect on the actual water quality besides a brief spike in temperature, loss of chance to grab a drink and socialize, confusion for the next set, loss of chance to get instruction from coach on stroke, loss of actual in water training time, difficulty in dealing with swim suits in order to pee etc.) it's generally easier and better to just pee in the pool.

    And generally the kids that do get out of the pool to go to the bathroom, they are the ones that are doing it to deliberately skip some of a set or take a break from the pool and will take their time.

    Now I'm speaking from a middle school and older. For kids younger than that, they go to the bathroom freely and it's no issue as for most it isn't really competitive training yet but just teaching proper stroke technique with some conditioning. But once kids get to middle school the situation starts to change the frame of mind changes to one I outlined above.
    tl;dr
  • Tiernan
    ^^^
    Really? No I'm serious...really?


    I'm referring to the theme paper from the OCs biggest nerd.
  • SportsAndLady
    WebFire;1484128 wrote:tl;dr

    Good god, +1 million

    Jesus F4F do you have to go on a long ass typing spree about every god damn subject?

    Dare I say I actually prefer you as a mod, because you didn't actually post?
  • WebFire
    Tiernan;1484129 wrote:^^^
    Really? No I'm serious...really?
    Yes.
  • thavoice
    sportchampps;1484088 wrote:Lil Wayne is a terrible rapper. He sucks live and his songs are all one liners that when put together dont mean ****.
    You just described much of the hip hop industry.
  • Fly4Fun
    I provided a tl;dr recap in there that was in bold for anyone who was lazy.

    But I typed out that post (didn't take long as I can type fast) as someone asked a genuine question and I felt like giving a complete answer. No ones forcing you to read it.
  • WebFire
    Fly4Fun;1484136 wrote:I provided a tl;dr recap in there that was in bold for anyone who was lazy.

    But I typed out that post (didn't take long as I can type fast) as someone asked a genuine question and I felt like giving a complete answer. No ones forcing you to read it.
    How would I see the recap if I didn't read it?
  • Scarlet_Buckeye
    Manhattan Buckeye;1483893 wrote:I don't think college athletes should be paid anything else but their tuition/living stipends. I don't think they should profit off of their notoriety and I don't think they are slaves. As the Manziel story gets more attention this appears to be a more unpopular opinion.
    COMPLETELY agree.
  • Fly4Fun
    WebFire;1484139 wrote:How would I see the recap if I didn't read it?
    The bold letters might be a hint.
  • gut
    It's urine...it's not the worst thing floating around in that pool
  • Scarlet_Buckeye
    ernest_t_bass;1483926 wrote:Looking at a phone is no different than reading a newspaper, book, or a magazine in public.
    Good point.

    But I think this was the original poster's real point >>
    thavoice;1483936 wrote:Do you bring a book, newspaper or magazine to the restaurant when you go out to eat? Or to the movies? Or to a ballgame? Or when you are hanging out with friends? Or when you rent a movie to watch?
  • Scarlet_Buckeye
    gut;1483940 wrote:Beyond a certain age, you should have to pass a driving exam, just like a 16-yr old. And probably every 3-4 years after.

    Completely agree.