tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post4929148055277954502..comments2024-03-28T04:25:44.179-05:00Comments on Lone Wolf Concerto: ON THE BRINK OF OFFENSIVENESSJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-88215811384620483622016-11-09T14:16:36.492-06:002016-11-09T14:16:36.492-06:00Ha, love the pictures, especially the miniature Ad...Ha, love the pictures, especially the miniature Adolf Hitler. Very good.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094441414025227387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-74154611116856464492016-11-08T17:37:29.057-06:002016-11-08T17:37:29.057-06:00I agree with everything you said. First of all, I ...I agree with everything you said. First of all, I HATE the Daylight Saving Time ritual. It's a completely unnecessary inconvenience that is forced upon us.<br /><br />Halloween is completely ruined by all of the new rules and regulations. Political correctness has destroyed and complicated everything. And it seems that greed has replaced trick or treats - with kids being literally bused in from other neighborhoods. I'm glad things were more innocent and simple when I was a child.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-27289758406087005492016-11-08T04:35:28.742-06:002016-11-08T04:35:28.742-06:00Jon,
Looked forward to halloween when I was kid, ...Jon,<br /><br />Looked forward to halloween when I was kid, but I was a kid far, far away in another galaxy. We dressed mostly as something scary, although pirates and hobos and those who tried for beauty in fairies or princesses. Costumes were ingenious and simple because most were homemade from stuff about the house. We went door to door in our neighborhood and use to make people guess who we were. Most of it was just fun. Political correctness is just a form of denying freedom of speech and controlling people. It has gotten ridiculously out of hand. Halloween here had become invading armies, people driving kids inform other neighborhoods, driving into our community this year was truly frightening. I am also tired of this changing the clocks. I understand this originated when we were a very agrarian country and it was for the farmers. I like the long days, but what is an extra hour of daylight. Let nature do its thing and live with it.<br /><br />Larry<br />nitewrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968271056094267260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-77267763874215847252016-11-07T08:10:53.451-06:002016-11-07T08:10:53.451-06:00I was wondering the same thing? Borders on child a...I was wondering the same thing? Borders on child abuse (IMO). I prefer goblins and ghosts and such...Dylan Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759482060384749407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-11807843569206772472016-11-06T23:03:11.156-06:002016-11-06T23:03:11.156-06:00Thankfully these costumes don't represent the ...Thankfully these costumes don't represent the majority - and I fully blame the parents who think that tasteless and offensive is cute. It's encouraging to know that there are still a lot of good costumes out there.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-4075595558355618362016-11-06T21:28:17.137-06:002016-11-06T21:28:17.137-06:00I saw a lot of wonderful kid costumes at the mall ...I saw a lot of wonderful kid costumes at the mall where I work on Halloween night. I shared a few on my blog. <br /><br />I like the bowl of noodles, the sub sandwich, and the taco. Most of the rest were tasteless at best. And ffs, why would ANY parent dress their kid as a toilet?! That's just mean.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-81353184213048076592016-11-06T02:37:54.127-06:002016-11-06T02:37:54.127-06:00Most of these costumes are really offensive. I pre...Most of these costumes are really offensive. I prefer the ghosts and goblins that we dressed as when we were kids.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-64378773844967902062016-11-06T02:36:03.706-06:002016-11-06T02:36:03.706-06:00I've always loved Halloween but only went tric...I've always loved Halloween but only went trick or treating in our own neighborhood where everybody knew each other.<br /><br />Trick or treating is EXTREMELY dangerous nowadays and should be banned. It's annoying for adults and definitely not safe for the kids. Supervised Halloween parties would be better.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-4843339764514174812016-11-06T02:31:36.089-06:002016-11-06T02:31:36.089-06:00The world is definitely a hopelessly screwed up pl...The world is definitely a hopelessly screwed up place. And you're absolutely right - these costumes have much more to do with the parents than the children. The parents are merely using the kids to make their own "statements".<br /><br />I miss the good ol' days when trick or treating was fun ...and when costumes were witches, ghosts, and goblins rather than toilets, burritos, and suicide bombers.<br />Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-42449531417295378352016-11-06T02:24:53.583-06:002016-11-06T02:24:53.583-06:00"Discrimination in favor of able-bodied peopl..."Discrimination in favor of able-bodied people"<br />I never heard of it before, Geo - I had to look it up.<br /><br />Well, if nothing else, we learned a new word....Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-57914585958462186462016-11-06T02:22:31.115-06:002016-11-06T02:22:31.115-06:00....and I question the sanity of the parents...
I.......and I question the sanity of the parents...<br /><br />I've never heard about the non-allergic treats, but I remember one year when they were advising everyone to pass out "healthy and nutritional" treats like raisins and carrot sticks.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-74732895125705023752016-11-06T02:19:11.464-06:002016-11-06T02:19:11.464-06:00Those baby costumes are kinda cute - - but most of...Those baby costumes are kinda cute - - but most of the other ones are an outrage. The parents definitely do it for themselves, with little concern about the child.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-19925573196085090322016-11-06T02:17:25.798-06:002016-11-06T02:17:25.798-06:00You're right on target about that!!You're right on target about that!!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-25960142699966097122016-11-06T02:16:54.106-06:002016-11-06T02:16:54.106-06:00It's an outrage that they keep changing the ni...It's an outrage that they keep changing the night for trick or treats. The entire concept of Halloween has definitely changed for the worst.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-23435211026460539722016-11-06T02:14:36.480-06:002016-11-06T02:14:36.480-06:00I remember the Bethany Hamilton incident - - and t...I remember the Bethany Hamilton incident - - and the shark costume is tasteless.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-49766002868904647412016-11-06T02:13:08.585-06:002016-11-06T02:13:08.585-06:00I'm always delighted to make people laugh (and...I'm always delighted to make people laugh (and it's not always easy)Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-78278414140099935292016-11-06T02:11:31.593-06:002016-11-06T02:11:31.593-06:00I visited his blog.I visited his blog.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-65277710154889183152016-11-06T02:10:45.428-06:002016-11-06T02:10:45.428-06:00These costumes definitely reflect the parents - no...These costumes definitely reflect the parents - not the children - and it's frightening.<br />I don't recall any offensive costumes when I was a kid.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-52967508566726318482016-11-06T00:48:59.687-05:002016-11-06T00:48:59.687-05:00Same here :-)Same here :-)Dylan Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759482060384749407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-17197036295613364002016-11-05T21:42:10.068-05:002016-11-05T21:42:10.068-05:00Hello Dylan - long time no hear is right. It's...Hello Dylan - long time no hear is right. It's really nice to see you back. Hope you're keeping well and I look forward to keeping in touch. Whispermisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11151604224928961499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-47208388413876826192016-11-05T20:13:44.383-05:002016-11-05T20:13:44.383-05:00Well they are different, I'll say that. I kind...Well they are different, I'll say that. I kinda like the Little Marlboro Man. Do I think it will cause him to smoke? No. Somehow I despise the bomber costume. Do I think it may give him ideas? It might. Interesting post though, Jon.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007728342316668058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-33454915849040114902016-11-05T17:53:03.018-05:002016-11-05T17:53:03.018-05:00Hey, Whisper - long time no hear. I totally agree ...Hey, Whisper - long time no hear. I totally agree w/you. It's no longer safe to go door to door, and I think the whole "tradition" is little more than adults trying to come up w/the best costume for their children. Ego is a terrible thing. Dylan Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759482060384749407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-3823689970277690782016-11-05T15:36:55.312-05:002016-11-05T15:36:55.312-05:00I've personally disliked trick or treating fro...I've personally disliked trick or treating from an early age and opted out entirely. I have nothing against those who love Halloween and choose to dress up for the occasion - stupid or not. It simply never appealed to me begging at the doors of strangers for a bucket of cheap candy. <br /><br />It should be banished for safety's sake alone. Not a year goes by without injury ( or worse ) inflicted on innocent children. Working the ER on many Halloween's leaves you with a different perspective. Whispermisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11151604224928961499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-17242100987049164062016-11-05T14:44:07.291-05:002016-11-05T14:44:07.291-05:00I suspect Halloween has become more about parents ...I suspect Halloween has become more about parents than children. This is sad because when I was little Trick or Treating was about fun and candy and making your own original costume (none of that expensive store bought crap). <br /><br />The world has become such a screwed up place that people actually use their kids to advertise their favorite products. And I don't consider that clever or adult - clueless is more like it.<br /><br />Halloween is not what it used to be...Dylan Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759482060384749407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-44462476168272459492016-11-05T14:09:47.934-05:002016-11-05T14:09:47.934-05:00Jon, y'got me! I was stumped at the 1st pictur...Jon, y'got me! I was stumped at the 1st picture. Couldn't imagine what "Ableist" was or how to pronounce it --ah-bleest? oh-bliste? Had to look it up. Ah, able-ist! Have the superheroes of our youth become symbols of discrimination? Strange times indeed. Will Jesus be nailed for ableism next?Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.com