what do you love that everybody else hates?

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Exactly, and I'm sure the pit bull lovers will do that. But here is the thing. If you have to keep apologizing for the breed of dog you own, and assuring people your dog is safe and would never hurt them, then there is probably a good possibility it would hurt them. Because if you dog was really harmless, you wouldn't have to reassure anybody.

I really don't believe pit bulls are "bad", either. Just not safe to own in most cases.

Tigers and other wild animals aren't bad either. They act according to their nature. It's not safe to own even those who are loving and affectionate, because of their instincts and pure power.

The woman who owned the chimp that mauled her friend raised him from infancy. But male chimps are powerful, aggressive, and often homicidal. They may both have loved each other, but a chimp is a chimp.

I'd much rather take care of a gorilla. They are much more gentle and usually only aggressive to be protective.

When I was younger, I really got into Jane Goodall and the Gombe chimps.

Later on, I read about Dian Fossey and the gorillas.

Much later, I realized that both had a strong relationship with Louis Leakey, whose discoveries in Olduvai Gorge I was obsessed with when I was in 6th grade.

I love Sarah Palin. She kept her disabled baby and she sees value in the lives of all human beings and not just the non-disabled.

Ditto.

Same, the only clothing store I like is Kohl's and even then I don't like to spend much time in there. I wouldn't say anything but it has been ages since I got a hair cut. I refuse to cut it unless it gets down to an unbelievable length.
Another thing that I don't enjoy is makeup. I have it because for some reason people thought it would be a nice gift but I don't really use it. I played around with it for a while to use it up but it feels awful when you use it. It's so hard to get off and messes with your skin.
Other things I don't like:
-hot dogs. Just the presence of them turns my stomach. I would rather not eat if I could.
-cake (except for ice cream cake)
-cupcakes
-most cookies
-sleeping
-Star Wars or sci fi movies in general. I don't know why because I am a fantasy person but I can't get into them..maybe because they don't usually have comedy
-taking a shower. many people say it refreshes them. I'm prone to anxiety attacks in there. I wish I had the patience and tolerance for a bath but sadly if I take a bath I'll feel dirty.
-games like Candy Crush and whatever that one with the bird was..ugh
-getting my picture taken
-keeping up on the latest trends
-the guy's sexual organ in general..don't want to touch it or look at it. I have been told by some people "are you sure you're not asexual?" I am okay with sex. I just want it in and that's it.
-drugs including medicine and caffeinated soda. I used to drink more caffeine. I can't take it anymore so I switch to the decaf sodas when I can
-Minute Maid lemonade. I switched to natural a while back. Although I seem to be okay with Minute Maid orange juice..not sure why this is
-yogurt
-McDonald's. There's one on every corner. Why? I'm an unhealthy eater myself but that's just too far. You might as well be eating garbage.
-Taco Bell. let's just say I had a bad experience with it.
-hating on Donald Trump. let's just ignore him..he probly won't get in.
-Starbucks. They're way too pricey although that goes into the camp of caffeine so that's probly why but I do like french vanilla cappucinos just didn't really like it after trying it once. Their sandwiches are not that bad but other than that.
-most donuts
-The Beatles. What I mean is I appreciate the impact they have had on music but I'm pretty tired of their music. Years ago I went through a phase for a few months where I was heavily obsessed with their music so maybe that helps.


What do I love:
-working for my money (although I do get tired of my sites they pay so little) Seems like most people if they won the lottery they would stop working but I would work in some form..perhaps volunteer or something like that.
-seems like the foods I would eat are likely to get discontinued like banana milk (they don't sell straight banana milk anymore except in muscle milk yuck) campbells chicken and dumplings condensed, this one type of tyson's anytizers that looked like little dark nuggets and this one tv dinner that was Italian.
-Pierce Brosnan James Bond movies. I know they're pretty popular but I have encountered more people complain about him than the other Bonds. Even Pierce himself doesn't like his movies.
-some songs from the Disney stars of the time around 2007-2010 like Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez (even though she can't sing I can jam to it) as well as some of the live action shows. I know they're pretty popular but I was statistically too old to listen/watch. I was just generally more into Disney Channel than those of my chronological age (though I don't like what it's become now)
-Scattergories. I say this because it seems like most people don't want to play with me haha. I think maybe I am too good?
-On a similar note, I like to do word searches when I get a chance. Are a lot of people into those? I have a hard time figuring out what's popular sometimes since as I say I don't keep up on trends
-well I wouldn't say I necessarily love water (though I do love me some Fiji) sometimes I get bored of it but I always try to drink it when I can. I just make sure it's clean. The only thing I hate about it is having to go the bathroom a lot.
-spinach. it's almost the only vegetable I like besides celery.
-Bill Clinton and George Bush. I thought they were funny and the world wasn't really that bad to me during their presidency.


okay I think that's a good enough list

Last edited by Nickchick on 19 Jan 2016, 7:58 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Yeah...I don't know nothing bout dogs because I've never been around them in habitats that are conducive.

As for dogs not liking people, they are very empathic and return what they pick up.

If treated properly all dogs are not dangerous unless threatened. Grew up with dogs. Had the 'dangerous breeds' that you always hear about. Trained and cared for they are not a threat. Spent part of my life on a farm.

BTW, by sheer strength alone, they would fall into the same category. If an animal feels threatened, they will defend themselves. And the larger and stronger an animal is, the more damage it does in a shorter amount of time.

So, no, I know nuttin' 'bout 'dem dawgs.....or animules in genrul....

"If an animal feels threatened, they will defend themselves."

Yes, that's 100% true, but that's not what this talk about the pit bulls are about. Little kids walking down the street or playing with blocks in a sandbox do not threaten these dogs, yet the dogs suddenly break free from their masters and lays siege to the kids with such ferocity that even the dogs' owners' screams don't make them stop their assault.

Pit bulls account for 62% of all recorded deaths by dog mauls.

http://www.dogsbite.org/dogsbite-newsro ... auling.php

Famous last words - "Oh! He's never done that before!!"

A relative of mine had a few dangerous breeds when I was growing up. One did have to be put down. He was a mutt, possibly a pitbull or boxer mix, and pretty large. He was a nice dog, but despite obedience classes, was still dangerous. He bit a few people before he was put down. The other ones were breeds usually used for protection but unrelated to pit bulls.

He even cuddled with little kids but would growl or bite if he didn't want to do what he was told. He also was aggressive towards other small animals and was unable to be controlled. It couldn't be trained out of him, and he was raised from a puppy.

Old women who expect me to look like their vegetarian granddaughters. I heard an old worlder whisper to a woman who lives in my building about my size. The next time I see old granny, I'll tell her that I'm doing my best.

Last edited by CockneyRebel on 20 Jan 2016, 7:39 am, edited 1 time in total.

Hmmmmm.....56% of violent crime is committed by whites. Does that mean that White people are more dangerous and to be feared irrationally?

I can play the statistics game. Your stats and your anecdotes leave out where the dogs came from, life experience, environment and a whole host of other things.

The other trope that's just been used to death was mentioned before: "But he was such a sweet dog" or some other nonsense. Ever notice that's used by people to describe mass or serial killers? "He was just so quiet, never bothered anyone." So, do the serial killers make all quiet people serial killers?

Here's the facts: There is no noble animal as the animal rights groups like to think and say. There are no killer dog breeds. There are killer dogs for a myriad of reasons. They can be aggressive, just like people. It is how they are treated that will cause trouble. Big, powerful animals do a lot of damage very quickly. And, most people from cities really don't know squat about animals.

You have no idea what sets off an animal unless you have studied them in depth. I did some research last night to back up my statements about Gorillas and them not being so peaceful.

While Gorillas are not naturally aggressors, they can be exceedingly aggressive and with that power, can do real damage extremely quickly.

A woman in the UK was attacked by a gorilla and hospitalized because she did what most people do: Assume animals are like us. She would go to the enclosure, tap on the glass, make eye contact and smile. Oh my!! Such things are not so bad...Well, for a gorilla, it's all signs of aggression. Escaped the enclosure, and mauled the woman, fracturing several bones and inflicting (by one account) about a hundred bites. She survived. And there is Koko the gorilla. The one that does the sign language. Turns out she had a nipple fetish. That one even resulted in a lawsuit. Then there is the infanticide.

Other apes are just as bad or worse. They all even have their 'marauders' that go out and hunt and murder. Even the most peaceful of apes, the Bonobo, has been recorded killing and eating other primates. But within their own social groups, they are among the most peaceful. But, that does not make them peaceful all the time.

They also have (All animals) have the ability for great empathy. How many heart warming stories have we seen about this animal or that animal rescuing and/or raising another animal as if it were their own?

So, yeah, there have been instances of pitbull maulings. Just as many instances of pitbulls doing the cute things too.
Animals are very empathic and sense your fear. And they know a scared animal is a dangerous animal. So yeah, it just could be that you are the one making it afraid and therefore defensive and maybe dangerous because it is afraid.

Say what you want. It's your irrational prejudice. Animals are just as messed up as humans are. They started to note that all the human emotions, positive and negative, are present and noticeable in mammals. And they will react to their environment just like you do. You just don't know what that trigger will be to set them off.

Why this matters to me is this: You are exhibiting the same prejudices that are applied to Autistic people. The only news you hear is bad news of some sort and it will color your perceptions.

I get you. You don't like them. Believe it or not, that is good enough. You don't need to trot out recycled opinions from people that think like you do.

I hate yappy little rat dogs. I can list a bunch of things that bug the crap out of me. Here's one, those yappy little things are always so scared of everything that they will attack children.

Here's an article that really is the opposite of what both of us are saying:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/artic ... lling.html

Basically, it's saying all dogs can be dangerous. Interesting read. And yes, they do list the usual suspects as the worst.

"No matter how well-trained, they will revert to their natural instincts if they feel threatened or in danger."

Ummmm...can you please elaborate? I don't get the references. Are you just a small person?

chunky PB, much prefer smooth and creamy that doesn't require me to chew. [tmj]

1. I wasn't talking about gorillas.
2. What does a pitbull sitting behind a fence have to fear from a 2 year old child walking on the sidewalk or a woman coming home from a hard day at work or a 1/2 pound Chihuahua?

http://www.nationalpitbullvictimawarene ... -archives/

http://www.cbs46.com/story/22066382/tod ... ull-attack

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/pit- ... ng-heights

I don't like chunky either. But only because I like my pb to melt on my toast and the chunky is too dry .