Pixar time again. And 29-29 in positive reviews so far. Next Saturday at the Glen. Who's with us?
The 9 YO girl's been bouncing off the walls to see this.
Quote from: PANK! on June 15, 2015, 03:25:07 PM
The 9 YO girl's been bouncing off the walls to see this.
Wonder if "Anger" will remind her of anyone.
I'm just glad I'm finally getting that Herman's Head movie I've been begging for.
Quote from: Bort on June 15, 2015, 08:18:28 PM
I'm just glad I'm finally getting that Herman's Head movie I've been begging for.
You know...the first time I saw the trailer, I thought the exact damn thing. Maybe the next Pixar movie will be based on "Down The Shore".
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 17, 2015, 08:30:18 AM
Quote from: Bort on June 15, 2015, 08:18:28 PM
I'm just glad I'm finally getting that Herman's Head movie I've been begging for.
You know...the first time I saw the trailer, I thought the exact damn thing. Maybe the next Pixar movie will be based on "Down The Shore".
Not the best Pixar movie although that opinion may be in the minority in the flannj household.
That being said I did enjoy the hell out of it.
It might be a bit too intense for little ones.
The best part of the movie is how well
Phyllis Smith fucking nailed it.And old man flannj looked like an absolute spaz wearing 3D glasses over his bifocals.
Just took my son to see it. Good flick, a little slow in the middle but the conclusion - well let's say I'm glad it was dark and I had glasses on goddamn Pixar how do you do it.
Quote from: Slaky on June 20, 2015, 04:55:48 PM
Just took my son to see it. Good flick, a little slow in the middle but the conclusion - well let's say I'm glad it was dark and I had glasses on goddamn Pixar how do you do it.
Ding!
Ditto. And Phillys Smith deserves an Oscar nomination.
All that and some of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Mom Head. Dad Head. Dog Head. Cat Head!
It's no Nemo or Up, but it's upper tier Pixar.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 21, 2015, 11:05:56 AM
Ditto. And Phillys Smith deserves an Oscar nomination.
All that and some of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Mom Head. Dad Head. Dog Head. Cat Head!
It's no Nemo or Up, but it's upper tier Pixar.
I think Up is overrated. The beginning sequence is lovely, of course, as is the overall message of the film. But the middle 2/3 of the movie is kind of boring.
It's still Pixar, so it's not a bad movie overall. Just not up there with Nemo or WALL-E.
Not one of you idiots has mentioned The Incredibles so you're all wrong.
I agree Up isn't that great (good, but not great) but I mean it starts off crushing your soul so strong it's hard to knock it too much. That amount of emotional devastation stays with you for a long time, and isn't that what we want from our kids movies?
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 08:24:15 AM
Not one of you idiots has mentioned The Incredibles so you're all wrong.
I agree Up isn't that great (good, but not great) but I mean it starts off crushing your soul so strong it's hard to knock it too much. That amount of emotional devastation stays with you for a long time, and isn't that what we want from our kids movies?
That's my boy.
Quote from: flannj on June 20, 2015, 04:28:27 PM
The best part of the movie is how well Phyllis Smith fucking nailed it.
http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/how-phyllis-smiths-sadness-became-the-unlikely-heart-of-inside-out
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 08:24:15 AM
Not one of you idiots has mentioned The Incredibles so you're all wrong.
We just started talking about this, so calm down. I'd put it third or fourth. Probably third.
Saw this over the weekend with the family (to show the very low level of movie watching I do, it was my first 3D viewing). Thought it was great (although apparently the theatre let a lot of cats and onions in in the last half hour or so). Still stunned how good looking the movie was (dem 'puters have come a long way).
Quote from: Eli on June 22, 2015, 09:55:12 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 08:24:15 AM
Not one of you idiots has mentioned The Incredibles so you're all wrong.
We just started talking about this, so calm down. I'd put it third or fourth. Probably third.
The Incredibles is the great Fantastic Four movie we'll never actually get.
Quote from: Bort on June 22, 2015, 11:09:17 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 22, 2015, 09:55:12 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 08:24:15 AM
Not one of you idiots has mentioned The Incredibles so you're all wrong.
We just started talking about this, so calm down. I'd put it third or fourth. Probably third.
The Incredibles is the great Fantastic Four movie we'll never actually get.
Now they're doing Incredibles 2, which fills me with dread.
Quote from: Bort on June 22, 2015, 11:09:17 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 22, 2015, 09:55:12 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 08:24:15 AM
Not one of you idiots has mentioned The Incredibles so you're all wrong.
We just started talking about this, so calm down. I'd put it third or fourth. Probably third.
The Incredibles is the great Fantastic Four movie we'll never actually get.
No, that movie would involve Victor Von Doom earning his rightful triumph, and it will be forever denied to us.
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 11:18:07 AM
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Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 08:24:15 AM
Not one of you idiots has mentioned The Incredibles so you're all wrong.
We just started talking about this, so calm down. I'd put it third or fourth. Probably third.
The Incredibles is the great Fantastic Four movie we'll never actually get.
No, that movie would involve Victor Von Doom earning his rightful triumph, and it will be forever denied to us.
Touché. The Accursed Richards will never get the comeuppance he so richly deserves.
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2015, 09:47:17 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 21, 2015, 11:05:56 AM
Ditto. And Phillys Smith deserves an Oscar nomination.
All that and some of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Mom Head. Dad Head. Dog Head. Cat Head!
It's no Nemo or Up, but it's upper tier Pixar.
I think Up is overrated. The beginning sequence is lovely, of course, as is the overall message of the film. But the middle 2/3 of the movie is kind of boring.
It's still Pixar, so it's not a bad movie overall. Just not up there with Nemo or WALL-E.
Did you take your infant girl to the movies?
Quote from: PANK! on June 22, 2015, 12:03:52 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2015, 09:47:17 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 21, 2015, 11:05:56 AM
Ditto. And Phillys Smith deserves an Oscar nomination.
All that and some of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Mom Head. Dad Head. Dog Head. Cat Head!
It's no Nemo or Up, but it's upper tier Pixar.
I think Up is overrated. The beginning sequence is lovely, of course, as is the overall message of the film. But the middle 2/3 of the movie is kind of boring.
It's still Pixar, so it's not a bad movie overall. Just not up there with Nemo or WALL-E.
Did you take your infant girl to the movies?
I haven't seen Inside Out yet. But no, I can't imagine taking her to a movie for at least a few years.
Quote from: Eli on June 22, 2015, 12:08:12 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 22, 2015, 12:03:52 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2015, 09:47:17 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 21, 2015, 11:05:56 AM
Ditto. And Phillys Smith deserves an Oscar nomination.
All that and some of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Mom Head. Dad Head. Dog Head. Cat Head!
It's no Nemo or Up, but it's upper tier Pixar.
I think Up is overrated. The beginning sequence is lovely, of course, as is the overall message of the film. But the middle 2/3 of the movie is kind of boring.
It's still Pixar, so it's not a bad movie overall. Just not up there with Nemo or WALL-E.
Did you take your infant girl to the movies?
I haven't seen Inside Out yet. But no, I can't imagine taking her to a movie for at least a few years.
I mis-read, and see now you were talking about Up and not Inside Out. Phew.
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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 21, 2015, 11:05:56 AM
Ditto. And Phillys Smith deserves an Oscar nomination.
All that and some of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Mom Head. Dad Head. Dog Head. Cat Head!
It's no Nemo or Up, but it's upper tier Pixar.
I think Up is overrated. The beginning sequence is lovely, of course, as is the overall message of the film. But the middle 2/3 of the movie is kind of boring.
It's still Pixar, so it's not a bad movie overall. Just not up there with Nemo or WALL-E.
Did you take your infant girl to the movies?
I haven't seen Inside Out yet. But no, I can't imagine taking her to a movie for at least a few years.
I mis-read, and see now you were talking about Up and not Inside Out. Phew.
You've been spared for now, Eli. People who take babies to the movies are in the same tier as assholes who stand up at Bears games. Huey was getting his war paint on.
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 12:17:42 PM
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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 21, 2015, 11:05:56 AM
Ditto. And Phillys Smith deserves an Oscar nomination.
All that and some of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Mom Head. Dad Head. Dog Head. Cat Head!
It's no Nemo or Up, but it's upper tier Pixar.
I think Up is overrated. The beginning sequence is lovely, of course, as is the overall message of the film. But the middle 2/3 of the movie is kind of boring.
It's still Pixar, so it's not a bad movie overall. Just not up there with Nemo or WALL-E.
Did you take your infant girl to the movies?
I haven't seen Inside Out yet. But no, I can't imagine taking her to a movie for at least a few years.
I mis-read, and see now you were talking about Up and not Inside Out. Phew.
You've been spared for now, Eli. People who take babies to the movies are in the same tier as assholes who stand up at Bears games. Huey was getting his war paint on.
I don't think not wanting crying babies in movie theaters qualifies as anything other than an ordinary viewpoint.
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 12:17:42 PM
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Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2015, 09:47:17 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 21, 2015, 11:05:56 AM
Ditto. And Phillys Smith deserves an Oscar nomination.
All that and some of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Mom Head. Dad Head. Dog Head. Cat Head!
It's no Nemo or Up, but it's upper tier Pixar.
I think Up is overrated. The beginning sequence is lovely, of course, as is the overall message of the film. But the middle 2/3 of the movie is kind of boring.
It's still Pixar, so it's not a bad movie overall. Just not up there with Nemo or WALL-E.
Did you take your infant girl to the movies?
I haven't seen Inside Out yet. But no, I can't imagine taking her to a movie for at least a few years.
I mis-read, and see now you were talking about Up and not Inside Out. Phew.
You've been spared for now, Eli. People who take babies to the movies are in the same tier as assholes who stand up at Bears games. Huey was getting his war paint on.
I did feel like I was being set up for something there.
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Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 17, 2015, 08:30:18 AM
Quote from: Bort on June 15, 2015, 08:18:28 PM
I'm just glad I'm finally getting that Herman's Head movie I've been begging for.
You know...the first time I saw the trailer, I thought the exact damn thing. Maybe the next Pixar movie will be based on "Down The Shore".
Not the best Pixar movie although that opinion may be in the minority in the flannj household.
That being said I did enjoy the hell out of it.
It might be a bit too intense for little ones.
The best part of the movie is how well Phyllis Smith fucking nailed it.
And old man flannj looked like an absolute spaz wearing 3D glasses over his bifocals.
Thanks for the heads up. My 4 year old really wants to see this but I'm guessing this one might be a little too overwhelming for his first time at the movies.
Quote from: PANK! on June 22, 2015, 12:28:49 PM
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Quote from: PANK! on June 22, 2015, 12:03:52 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2015, 09:47:17 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 21, 2015, 11:05:56 AM
Ditto. And Phillys Smith deserves an Oscar nomination.
All that and some of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Mom Head. Dad Head. Dog Head. Cat Head!
It's no Nemo or Up, but it's upper tier Pixar.
I think Up is overrated. The beginning sequence is lovely, of course, as is the overall message of the film. But the middle 2/3 of the movie is kind of boring.
It's still Pixar, so it's not a bad movie overall. Just not up there with Nemo or WALL-E.
Did you take your infant girl to the movies?
I haven't seen Inside Out yet. But no, I can't imagine taking her to a movie for at least a few years.
I mis-read, and see now you were talking about Up and not Inside Out. Phew.
You've been spared for now, Eli. People who take babies to the movies are in the same tier as assholes who stand up at Bears games. Huey was getting his war paint on.
I don't think not wanting crying babies in movie theaters qualifies as anything other than an ordinary viewpoint.
Oh the cause may be just, I just got a kick out of being able to read the ANGER subtext behind your seemingly innocuous question. You were definitely getting the rantin' pants out.
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 12:54:49 PM
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Quote from: Eli on June 22, 2015, 12:08:12 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 22, 2015, 12:03:52 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2015, 09:47:17 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 21, 2015, 11:05:56 AM
Ditto. And Phillys Smith deserves an Oscar nomination.
All that and some of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Mom Head. Dad Head. Dog Head. Cat Head!
It's no Nemo or Up, but it's upper tier Pixar.
I think Up is overrated. The beginning sequence is lovely, of course, as is the overall message of the film. But the middle 2/3 of the movie is kind of boring.
It's still Pixar, so it's not a bad movie overall. Just not up there with Nemo or WALL-E.
Did you take your infant girl to the movies?
I haven't seen Inside Out yet. But no, I can't imagine taking her to a movie for at least a few years.
I mis-read, and see now you were talking about Up and not Inside Out. Phew.
You've been spared for now, Eli. People who take babies to the movies are in the same tier as assholes who stand up at Bears games. Huey was getting his war paint on.
I don't think not wanting crying babies in movie theaters qualifies as anything other than an ordinary viewpoint.
Oh the cause may be just, I just got a kick out of being able to read the ANGER subtext behind your seemingly innocuous question. You were definitely getting the rantin' pants out.
Well yeah. I thought he was talking about Inside Out this past weekend. That anyone would do that puts the one on the list, regardless of circumstances. But the fact that it was Eli--sane, sensible Eli-- that could have done it actually had me discombobulated.
And my daughter's first movie-in-a-theater was Horton Hears a Who, after she had just turned 4, and it went fine. I'd say you probably could get away with bringing any normally-developed child over 3 into a movie theater but not having tried to bring a 3 year old in myself, I can't say for sure if it'd work.
Quote from: PANK! on June 22, 2015, 01:46:23 PM
Well yeah. I thought he was talking about Inside Out this past weekend. That anyone would do that puts the one on the list, regardless of circumstances. But the fact that it was Eli--sane, sensible Eli-- that could have done it actually had me discombobulated.
I do plan to the see the movie. But we'll get a sitter. And to pre-empt TDubbs, yes, we'll get a sitter so we can go out and see an animated movie.
If anything, I'm probably overly worried about my kid offending people in public. She's awesome and about the worst thing she'll do at a restaurant or whatever is squeal loudly because she's happy/excited. But I still live in mortal fear of someone getting pissed at me. I can't imagine what a wreck I'll be the first time we fly with her. Maybe it's more of a first-time parent thing.
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2015, 09:47:17 PM
I think Up is overrated. The beginning sequence is lovely, of course, as is the overall message of the film. But the middle 2/3 of the movie is kind of boring.
Everything with Kevin cracks me up.
Quote from: thehawk on June 22, 2015, 10:18:14 AM
Saw this over the weekend with the family (to show the very low level of movie watching I do, it was my first 3D viewing). Thought it was great (although apparently the theatre let a lot of cats and onions in in the last half hour or so). Still stunned how good looking the movie was (dem 'puters have come a long way).
That's not all. You should see a laptop play baseball. It's all statnerds ever talk about.
Quote from: Eli on June 22, 2015, 02:09:46 PM
Maybe it's more of a first-time parent thing.
I think that's probably more of a "decent, empathetic human being" thing.
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Quote from: PANK! on June 22, 2015, 01:46:23 PM
Well yeah. I thought he was talking about Inside Out this past weekend. That anyone would do that puts the one on the list, regardless of circumstances. But the fact that it was Eli--sane, sensible Eli-- that could have done it actually had me discombobulated.
I do plan to the see the movie. But we'll get a sitter. And to pre-empt TDubbs, yes, we'll get a sitter so we can go out and see an animated movie.
If anything, I'm probably overly worried about my kid offending people in public. She's awesome and about the worst thing she'll do at a restaurant or whatever is squeal loudly because she's happy/excited. But I still live in mortal fear of someone getting pissed at me. I can't imagine what a wreck I'll be the first time we fly with her. Maybe it's more of a first-time parent thing.
Nothing that I like more than being trapped in coach for a four hour flight in the seat in front of a screaming child whose legs are just long enough to deliver good swift kicks to the back of my seat. Hey you kids, get off my lawn!
Quote from: CBStew on June 22, 2015, 05:43:24 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 22, 2015, 02:09:46 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 22, 2015, 01:46:23 PM
Well yeah. I thought he was talking about Inside Out this past weekend. That anyone would do that puts the one on the list, regardless of circumstances. But the fact that it was Eli--sane, sensible Eli-- that could have done it actually had me discombobulated.
I do plan to the see the movie. But we'll get a sitter. And to pre-empt TDubbs, yes, we'll get a sitter so we can go out and see an animated movie.
If anything, I'm probably overly worried about my kid offending people in public. She's awesome and about the worst thing she'll do at a restaurant or whatever is squeal loudly because she's happy/excited. But I still live in mortal fear of someone getting pissed at me. I can't imagine what a wreck I'll be the first time we fly with her. Maybe it's more of a first-time parent thing.
Nothing that I like more than being trapped in coach for a four hour flight in the seat in front of a screaming child whose legs are just long enough to deliver good swift kicks to the back of my seat. Hey you kids, get off my lawn!
If the parent makes every effort to console and calm the child i don't see the point in getting upset. They've They've got every right to take their kids places and they're probably embarrassed as hell and I've never felt the need to get upset about a kid being a kid.
If the parents are just sitting there looking at their fucking phones while the kid loses his mind or the kid is clearly old enough to know how to behave and they just don't care I will most definitely try to make them explode with my glare.
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 06:03:13 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 22, 2015, 05:43:24 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 22, 2015, 02:09:46 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 22, 2015, 01:46:23 PM
Well yeah. I thought he was talking about Inside Out this past weekend. That anyone would do that puts the one on the list, regardless of circumstances. But the fact that it was Eli--sane, sensible Eli-- that could have done it actually had me discombobulated.
I do plan to the see the movie. But we'll get a sitter. And to pre-empt TDubbs, yes, we'll get a sitter so we can go out and see an animated movie.
If anything, I'm probably overly worried about my kid offending people in public. She's awesome and about the worst thing she'll do at a restaurant or whatever is squeal loudly because she's happy/excited. But I still live in mortal fear of someone getting pissed at me. I can't imagine what a wreck I'll be the first time we fly with her. Maybe it's more of a first-time parent thing.
Nothing that I like more than being trapped in coach for a four hour flight in the seat in front of a screaming child whose legs are just long enough to deliver good swift kicks to the back of my seat. Hey you kids, get off my lawn!
If the parent makes every effort to console and calm the child i don't see the point in getting upset. They've They've got every right to take their kids places and they're probably embarrassed as hell and I've never felt the need to get upset about a kid being a kid.
If the parents are just sitting there looking at their fucking phones while the kid loses his mind or the kid is clearly old enough to know how to behave and they just don't care I will most definitely try to make them explode with my glare.
Having been on two nightmare flights with my son, I have to say: fuck people who don't understand there's not always a way to console a child on a plane.
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Well yeah. I thought he was talking about Inside Out this past weekend. That anyone would do that puts the one on the list, regardless of circumstances. But the fact that it was Eli--sane, sensible Eli-- that could have done it actually had me discombobulated.
I do plan to the see the movie. But we'll get a sitter. And to pre-empt TDubbs, yes, we'll get a sitter so we can go out and see an animated movie.
If anything, I'm probably overly worried about my kid offending people in public. She's awesome and about the worst thing she'll do at a restaurant or whatever is squeal loudly because she's happy/excited. But I still live in mortal fear of someone getting pissed at me. I can't imagine what a wreck I'll be the first time we fly with her. Maybe it's more of a first-time parent thing.
Nothing that I like more than being trapped in coach for a four hour flight in the seat in front of a screaming child whose legs are just long enough to deliver good swift kicks to the back of my seat. Hey you kids, get off my lawn!
If the parent makes every effort to console and calm the child i don't see the point in getting upset. They've They've got every right to take their kids places and they're probably embarrassed as hell and I've never felt the need to get upset about a kid being a kid.
If the parents are just sitting there looking at their fucking phones while the kid loses his mind or the kid is clearly old enough to know how to behave and they just don't care I will most definitely try to make them explode with my glare.
Having been on two nightmare flights with my son, I have to say: fuck people who don't understand there's not always a way to console a child on a plane.
If the parent is attentive I actually feel very sorry for them and I have seen other passengers volunteer to walk the aisles with the child to give Mom and Dad a break.
Mrs. flannj and I have both done this.
6-12 hour flights can make for a very communal experience.
I have friends that have three young children that have done multiple flights to Thailand and New Zealand to visit family.
Witnessing that may possibly be the best form of birth control ever.
But most importantly... Earplugs.
I'm a shooter so I buy them in bulk.
I even use them on Metra when the conductor loves to hear himself talk over the PA.
If anyone wants a recommendation as to what brand or needs a couple dozen packs I'm your guy.
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 06:03:13 PM
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Well yeah. I thought he was talking about Inside Out this past weekend. That anyone would do that puts the one on the list, regardless of circumstances. But the fact that it was Eli--sane, sensible Eli-- that could have done it actually had me discombobulated.
I do plan to the see the movie. But we'll get a sitter. And to pre-empt TDubbs, yes, we'll get a sitter so we can go out and see an animated movie.
If anything, I'm probably overly worried about my kid offending people in public. She's awesome and about the worst thing she'll do at a restaurant or whatever is squeal loudly because she's happy/excited. But I still live in mortal fear of someone getting pissed at me. I can't imagine what a wreck I'll be the first time we fly with her. Maybe it's more of a first-time parent thing.
Nothing that I like more than being trapped in coach for a four hour flight in the seat in front of a screaming child whose legs are just long enough to deliver good swift kicks to the back of my seat. Hey you kids, get off my lawn!
If the parent makes every effort to console and calm the child i don't see the point in getting upset. They've They've got every right to take their kids places and they're probably embarrassed as hell and I've never felt the need to get upset about a kid being a kid.
If the parents are just sitting there looking at their fucking phones while the kid loses his mind or the kid is clearly old enough to know how to behave and they just don't care I will most definitely try to make them explode with my glare.
On the train to Munich airport the other day, there was a couple with a very, very tired little girl of around eighteen months, I'd guess. Her parents were going through the usual repertoire of tricks but weren't having much joy, and although she wasn't being
completely horrible, she clearly wasn't happy and was making some noise. Bearing in mind that this was only a half-hour journey, and that there were plenty of empty seats elsewhere on the train, you can perhaps imagine my surprise when the guy sitting behind me suddenly stood up, gave the parents both barrels about their lack of consideration, and stormed off. It took every ounce of my self-restraint not to follow him and let him have a few thoughts of my own, I can tell you. Fucking prick.
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Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2015, 08:24:15 AM
Not one of you idiots has mentioned The Incredibles so you're all wrong.
We just started talking about this, so calm down. I'd put it third or fourth. Probably third.
SKO just wanted to make sure everyone knew he likes superhero stuff
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Not one of you idiots has mentioned The Incredibles so you're all wrong.
We just started talking about this, so calm down. I'd put it third or fourth. Probably third.
SKO just wanted to make sure everyone knew he likes superhero stuff
Well that and The Incredibles is a legitimately good movie.
Quote from: Bort on June 22, 2015, 11:32:21 PM
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Quote from: PANK! on June 22, 2015, 01:46:23 PM
Well yeah. I thought he was talking about Inside Out this past weekend. That anyone would do that puts the one on the list, regardless of circumstances. But the fact that it was Eli--sane, sensible Eli-- that could have done it actually had me discombobulated.
I do plan to the see the movie. But we'll get a sitter. And to pre-empt TDubbs, yes, we'll get a sitter so we can go out and see an animated movie.
If anything, I'm probably overly worried about my kid offending people in public. She's awesome and about the worst thing she'll do at a restaurant or whatever is squeal loudly because she's happy/excited. But I still live in mortal fear of someone getting pissed at me. I can't imagine what a wreck I'll be the first time we fly with her. Maybe it's more of a first-time parent thing.
Nothing that I like more than being trapped in coach for a four hour flight in the seat in front of a screaming child whose legs are just long enough to deliver good swift kicks to the back of my seat. Hey you kids, get off my lawn!
If the parent makes every effort to console and calm the child i don't see the point in getting upset. They've They've got every right to take their kids places and they're probably embarrassed as hell and I've never felt the need to get upset about a kid being a kid.
If the parents are just sitting there looking at their fucking phones while the kid loses his mind or the kid is clearly old enough to know how to behave and they just don't care I will most definitely try to make them explode with my glare.
Having been on two nightmare flights with my son, I have to say: fuck people who don't understand there's not always a way to console a child on a plane.
As a never-been-a-parent (SKO notwithstanding), how hard is it to process the fact that a child can't quite grasp the concept of atmospheric pressure changing at altitudes? Kids aren't going to be stoic. As SKO said, it's when the parents are too absorbed in their own shit to try keeping their kids at least corralled that my empathy goes out the window.
Quote from: Tonker on June 23, 2015, 05:18:22 AM
On the train to Munich airport the other day, there was a couple with a very, very tired little girl of around eighteen months, I'd guess. Her parents were going through the usual repertoire of tricks but weren't having much joy, and although she wasn't being completely horrible, she clearly wasn't happy and was making some noise. Bearing in mind that this was only a half-hour journey, and that there were plenty of empty seats elsewhere on the train, you can perhaps imagine my surprise when the guy sitting behind me suddenly stood up, gave the parents both barrels about their lack of consideration, and stormed off. It took every ounce of my self-restraint not to follow him and let him have a few thoughts of my own, I can tell you. Fucking prick.
I've seen stories of parents handing out amenity kits with earplugs, snacks and drink tickets to nearby passengers. It's a kind thought and a good way to show you're concerned about your child's behavior. But it's also kind of sad that -- because of guys like the one in your story -- people think it's necessary to put together party favors just for the privilege of taking their kid somewhere.
Quote from: Eli on June 23, 2015, 08:44:05 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 23, 2015, 05:18:22 AM
On the train to Munich airport the other day, there was a couple with a very, very tired little girl of around eighteen months, I'd guess. Her parents were going through the usual repertoire of tricks but weren't having much joy, and although she wasn't being completely horrible, she clearly wasn't happy and was making some noise. Bearing in mind that this was only a half-hour journey, and that there were plenty of empty seats elsewhere on the train, you can perhaps imagine my surprise when the guy sitting behind me suddenly stood up, gave the parents both barrels about their lack of consideration, and stormed off. It took every ounce of my self-restraint not to follow him and let him have a few thoughts of my own, I can tell you. Fucking prick.
I've seen stories of parents handing out amenity kits with earplugs, snacks and drink tickets to nearby passengers. It's a kind thought and a good way to show you're concerned about your child's behavior. But it's also kind of sad that -- because of guys like the one in your story -- people think it's necessary to put together party favors just for the privilege of taking their kid somewhere.
We're lucky - lots of flying for James from six weeks old and on. He's a pro. Stella's about to get her first taste of transatlantic flight in three weeks and if she's anything like her normal personality she'll be a champ.
No love for "Lava"? I enjoyed that too.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 06, 2015, 06:37:18 PM
No love for "Lava"? I enjoyed that too.
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