#1 2007-10-07 14:15:11
And Dad's your prom date. Yes, I know this has been batted around Cruel on a semi-annual basis. Suck my purity balls.
Of course, if you'd like to use this opportunity (and thread title) to deride the inspid Aussie hawking mini-blenders on that infomercial with the perky cokewhore of a wife, then feel free.
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#2 2007-10-07 15:34:03
Actually, I rather enjoyed the photo of Clive Owen that popped up.
Interesting read. While I disagree with much of the symbolism of the purity balls (and while the name causes me to giggle) I do admire the commitment on the part of the participants to displaying and reinforcing their beliefs in some sort of tangible, physical way.
It's difficult to stand up for the things we really believe are right. I say that in full awareness of the fact the event in the story took place in Colorado Springs where it's about as difficult to say "I'm a Christian" as it is in San Francisco to say to "Bush is a liar".
Still, being of a religious bent myself, I have always been impressed by personal efforts to carry out the message of one's beliefs. It's challenging, it's often painful. I fail every day, although I'd like to think I'm at least trying.
On the other hand, I couldn't help but wonder how many of those were diddling their daughters.
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#3 2007-10-07 15:53:39
Taint wrote:
I do admire the commitment on the part of the participants to displaying and reinforcing their beliefs in some sort of tangible, physical way.
It's difficult to stand up for the things we really believe are right. I say that in full awareness of the fact the event in the story took place in Colorado Springs where it's about as difficult to say "I'm a Christian" as it is in San Francisco to say to "Bush is a liar".
On the other hand, I couldn't help but wonder how many of those were diddling their daughters.
I actually hit this up on XM about a year ago. We're just seeing the annular tree-ring of the news cycle, I suppose.
I would also agree that it has some merit as "demonstrable dedication," but as with the other examples you suggested, it's just another article of faith. Most of the ridiculous rites on this planet are about demonstrating something for the sake of others' opinions, and for which you are only required to maintain a metaphysical model in your head. If they think training their daughters to fixate on older men is a good way to scream "All hail the Protector," then I will gladly accept the copays of this next generation of therapy victims.
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#4 2007-10-07 20:22:55
These people usually wind up raising their grandchildren because they don’t accept fucking as a normal activity for their children. What total dumbasses! It would make more sense to see to it their kids have adequate knowledge to make intelligent sexual and relationship decisions.
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#5 2007-10-07 20:43:40
You're right, Fnord, but you're preaching to the choir. My parents were brilliant: I was permitted to drink at home, they were very open about their own drug experiences as youths, and they were very approachable about sex. Consequently, when my friends were out getting wasted, I had no interest, I didn't try any drugs until I was an adult and could handle it better, and I avoided a lot of the pitfalls of sex into which my friends were continually stumbling.
I met many adults while growing up who didn't even say the word "sex" to their kids in fear they'd go rushing out and fuck the first thing they saw as a result. Many of those same families eventually fell apart as a result of divorce, infidelity, or whatever. My parents were together - and in love with one another - until my mother died six years ago.
You'd think there'd be an acknowledgment that kids have brains and are looking for answers, but evidently that isn't the case.
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