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Doctor Faustus · 3rd Dec 2011, 07:59 PM

Okay, so the original title of this thread was 'Worst Christmas songs' until I realised someone had beaten me to that. xD

So: Vent all your holiday-related frustration here!

What I hate most about Christmas is... the cheesy songs that get played year after year.

Jonathan · 3rd Dec 2011, 08:07 PM

Snow...the end

Black Cat · 3rd Dec 2011, 08:08 PM

The only thing I hate is when people kvetch about how commercialized it has become, while bitch-slapping a fellow shopper for the last Tickle Me Elmo.

Oh, and I don't understand when atheists make Christmas lists... I know Christmas originated as a pagan festival or what have you, but it has strong religious history as well so...

And I detest Christmas Cynics. Be joyful, it won't kill you.

Samadhi · 4th Dec 2011, 01:32 AM

I dislike the commercialism overtones (I work in retail currently)
I dislike the horrible Christmas carols (they get piped in over the store's speaker system at the start of freakin November. They are so bad I want to scream)
I dislike the overly-zealous religious people that lecture and pontificate about their religion's take on Christmas and how it should be banned/seared into the schedules of every man and his dog (irrespective of religion). As far as I'm concerned, it's about family, friends, and putting aside time to be purposefully generous and kind.

Oh, and I don't like egg-nog that hasn't been spiked with brandy

**Ben** · 4th Dec 2011, 02:29 AM

My flights getting delayed!! I'm hoping it won't happen this year, but last year I was stuck in the airport until the early hours of the morning trying to get home.

Rinto · 4th Dec 2011, 02:57 AM

What I hate in my Christmas is that I don't get the gift that I want. Ever since I've turned 10, nobody in the family ever dared to give me even just a little present. The same applies to my birthday. Gee, am I just plain cursed or what?

xXPsychedelicXx · 4th Dec 2011, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Cat

And I detest Christmas Cynics. Be joyful, it won't kill you.

^^^ Agreed.

squally89 · 4th Dec 2011, 11:02 AM

I dislike the new drinks Starbucks repeats every Christmas! (I worked at SB for two years)
I dislike having to go to straight clubs for my fag hag and while everyone makes out after the count down I am left alone in the smoker's corner.
I dislike having no one to spend Christmas with except with my family (I love my family, but c'mon!)
I dislike all the fuss over a Christmas tree at the mall~

Colton · 4th Dec 2011, 11:17 AM

What I hate most about christmas is those stupid-heads who say we shouldn't say Merry Christmas in school >_>

Artemicion · 4th Dec 2011, 08:59 PM

The traffic. HOLIDAY SEASON SHOPPING TRAFFIC ARGH!!

Jessica816 · 4th Dec 2011, 09:32 PM

I work in retail sooo I would have to agree with the music piped thru the speakers! Also the rude evil people who think to buy everything at the last minute and become upset when the lines are long oh and we are of course out of something! Oh and the snow, hate the stuff!

Danny19 · 4th Dec 2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica816

Also the rude evil people who think to buy everything at the last minute and become upset when the lines are long oh and we are of course out of something!

i hate those people!!! its my first year in retail and im already tired of them. They think that we only have time for them. I work at Things remembered and we r supposed to engrave stuff. people get pissed when we tell them it takes 45 minutes to engrave and they need it "now!". i wanna punch em

oh and what i hate about christmas is..... the people that complain that it has turned sooo commercial and that no one knows what christmas is about anymore. When they have a full on christmas list... Its annoying to hear them nag about that. I know plenty of people that say christmas is to spend time with loved one and that dont care about gifts that much. I love christmas. the best time of the year. i dont really care about the gifts.

i just love the weather, music, the movies!, and the special feeling i get when i see the christmas lights on houses and malls with christmas decorations.

thecat06 · 4th Dec 2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica816

I work in retail sooo I would have to agree with the music piped thru the speakers! Also the rude evil people who think to buy everything at the last minute and become upset when the lines are long oh and we are of course out of something! Oh and the snow, hate the stuff!

I hate hearing the same music over and over again.... It's so annoying.

Tiny Catastrophe · 4th Dec 2011, 09:48 PM

I hate snow, having to deal with the constant family fighting, and being asked what I want for Christmas incessantly because I really never want much and I don't think Christmas should be about presents.

Messed Up · 4th Dec 2011, 11:01 PM

I can’t stand people who tell me “It’s Happy Holidays, not Merry Christmas”. No, jackass, it’s Merry Christmas. If you’re Jewish, it’s Happy Hanukkah, if you observe African-American traditions it’s Happy Kwanza. I cannot stand people who believe you should be politically correct at this time of year. I am honoured and proud when someone wishes me a Happy Hanukkah or Kwanza because it means they respect me enough and their culture and traditions enough to share them with the world rather than bog down their heritage in an effort to not offend anyone. BE PROUD! I SURE AS HELL AM! If I worked retail I’d probably be fired on the first day for refusing to say “Happy Holidays”.

Hana Solo · 5th Dec 2011, 12:38 AM

[QUOTE=Samadhi;952954]I dislike the horrible Christmas carols (they get piped in over the store's speaker system at the start of freakin November. They are so bad I want to scream)
QUOTE]

^^
AGREED! They play all over main street where I live and it drives me NUTS!

Bi As A Kite · 5th Dec 2011, 03:26 AM

I hate the politically correct Christmas cards. Example: the cover of one consisted of...baked beans. With 'Happy Winterval' inside. C'mon now...

...and I detest the whole culture/tradition of "Right, so we see Aunt Gladys in the morning, we have Uncle Tit over for lunch, then see Grandma Bonkers in the evening"
it's be so nice to just spend the day with my immediate family.

Samadhi · 5th Dec 2011, 05:33 AM

I hate seeing so much awesome food.. and, at the very least, not being physically able to eat it ALL! (so hard to not gorge!)

**Mogget** · 5th Dec 2011, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Messed Up

I can’t stand people who tell me “It’s Happy Holidays, not Merry Christmas”. No, jackass, it’s Merry Christmas. If you’re Jewish, it’s Happy Hanukkah, if you observe African-American traditions it’s Happy Kwanza. I cannot stand people who believe you should be politically correct at this time of year. I am honoured and proud when someone wishes me a Happy Hanukkah or Kwanza because it means they respect me enough and their culture and traditions enough to share them with the world rather than bog down their heritage in an effort to not offend anyone. BE PROUD! I SURE AS HELL AM! If I worked retail I’d probably be fired on the first day for refusing to say “Happy Holidays”.

In that vein, the people who get offended by people saying "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas." Vice versa, too, but I haven't noticed as many of those. Grow the

up, you don't need your religion to be validated by society at every turn. There is no war on Christmas, your religion is 80% of the US, so stop claiming persecution.

Then again, I LOVE this song: A Colbert Christmas: Toby Keith Sings - The Colbert Report - 2008-23-11 - Video Clip | Comedy Central

Mercy · 5th Dec 2011, 11:59 AM

the wait for it to come

3rd Dec 2011, 07:59 PM	#1
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3rd Dec 2011, 08:07 PM	#2
Jonathan Formerly Muzzy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 3,037 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: What I hate most about Christmas is... Snow...the end __________________

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4th Dec 2011, 01:32 AM	#4
Samadhi Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I take it gay bi gay. Out Status: Friends, sister. Location: Where the drop bears hunt Posts: 126 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: What I hate most about Christmas is... I dislike the commercialism overtones (I work in retail currently) I dislike the horrible Christmas carols (they get piped in over the store's speaker system at the start of freakin November. They are so bad I want to scream) I dislike the overly-zealous religious people that lecture and pontificate about their religion's take on Christmas and how it should be banned/seared into the schedules of every man and his dog (irrespective of religion). As far as I'm concerned, it's about family, friends, and putting aside time to be purposefully generous and kind. Oh, and I don't like egg-nog that hasn't been spiked with brandy

4th Dec 2011, 02:29 AM	#5
Ben Was Invisible. EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 20 Posts: 3,705 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: What I hate most about Christmas is... My flights getting delayed!! I'm hoping it won't happen this year, but last year I was stuck in the airport until the early hours of the morning trying to get home.

4th Dec 2011, 02:57 AM	#6
Rinto Balance Freak-ish Full Member Gender: Monsieur Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: My chosen people Location: Philippines Age: 16 Posts: 480 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: What I hate most about Christmas is... What I hate in my Christmas is that I don't get the gift that I want. Ever since I've turned 10, nobody in the family ever dared to give me even just a little present. The same applies to my birthday. Gee, am I just plain cursed or what? __________________ Be happy with who you are. When all else abandon you, at least, it's the being who'll love you the most more than yourself. So, never lose your smile.

4th Dec 2011, 11:02 AM	#8
squally89 Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto Posts: 132 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: What I hate most about Christmas is... I dislike the new drinks Starbucks repeats every Christmas! (I worked at SB for two years) I dislike having to go to straight clubs for my fag hag and while everyone makes out after the count down I am left alone in the smoker's corner. I dislike having no one to spend Christmas with except with my family (I love my family, but c'mon!) I dislike all the fuss over a Christmas tree at the mall~

4th Dec 2011, 11:17 AM	#9
Colton Hit the Lights Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Any one who wants to know Location: California Age: 15 Posts: 1,210 Join Date: Jan 2010	Re: What I hate most about Christmas is... What I hate most about christmas is those stupid-heads who say we shouldn't say Merry Christmas in school >_> __________________ "It's always been about me, myself, and I. I thought relationships were nothing but a waste of time. I never wanted to be anybody's other half. I was happy saying I know love, it wouldn't last." <3

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Jessica816 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bi-romantic lesbian? Still working on it Out Status: Out loud and so very proud Location: Kansas city, Mo Age: 23 Posts: 255 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: What I hate most about Christmas is... I work in retail sooo I would have to agree with the music piped thru the speakers! Also the rude evil people who think to buy everything at the last minute and become upset when the lines are long oh and we are of course out of something! Oh and the snow, hate the stuff! __________________ "Every gay and lesbian person who has been lucky enough to survive the turmoil of growing up is a survivor. Survivors always have an obligation to those who will face the same challenges."

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Tiny Catastrophe Love is genderless <3 Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: 2 sisters, mom, friends, school Location: New Yorkish Age: 19 Posts: 863 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: What I hate most about Christmas is... I hate snow, having to deal with the constant family fighting, and being asked what I want for Christmas incessantly because I really never want much and I don't think Christmas should be about presents. __________________ Sometimes pain becomes such a huge part of your life that you expect it to always be there. Because you cant remember a time in your life when it wasnt but then one day you feel something else. Something that feels wrong, only because its so unfamiliar. Then in that moment you realize you're happy.

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Messed Up EC Addict Full Member Gender: Dude Orientation: “Well, I’m a little BI-FURIOUS!" Location: The Marvellous Land of Oz Posts: 556 Join Date: May 2011	Re: What I hate most about Christmas is... I can’t stand people who tell me “It’s Happy Holidays, not Merry Christmas”. No, jackass, it’s Merry Christmas. If you’re Jewish, it’s Happy Hanukkah, if you observe African-American traditions it’s Happy Kwanza. I cannot stand people who believe you should be politically correct at this time of year. I am honoured and proud when someone wishes me a Happy Hanukkah or Kwanza because it means they respect me enough and their culture and traditions enough to share them with the world rather than bog down their heritage in an effort to not offend anyone. BE PROUD! I SURE AS HELL AM! If I worked retail I’d probably be fired on the first day for refusing to say “Happy Holidays”.

5th Dec 2011, 12:38 AM	#16
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5th Dec 2011, 03:26 AM	#17
Bi As A Kite EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: The pendulum swings wildly Out Status: 1 friend + mom Age: 20 Posts: 299 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: What I hate most about Christmas is... I hate the politically correct Christmas cards. Example: the cover of one consisted of...baked beans. With 'Happy Winterval' inside. C'mon now... ...and I detest the whole culture/tradition of "Right, so we see Aunt Gladys in the morning, we have Uncle Tit over for lunch, then see Grandma Bonkers in the evening" it's be so nice to just spend the day with my immediate family. __________________ "You wanna get what you want, you gotta come out fighting...."

5th Dec 2011, 05:33 AM	#18
Samadhi Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I take it gay bi gay. Out Status: Friends, sister. Location: Where the drop bears hunt Posts: 126 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: What I hate most about Christmas is... I hate seeing so much awesome food.. and, at the very least, not being physically able to eat it ALL! (so hard to not gorge!)

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