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Some aspects of modern life that I don't care for.

(Just sayin', not trying to offend anyone)

• The Progressive Insurance spokeswoman

• The term "Man Cave"

• Brand new cars that become essentially disposable. The average guy can't work on them, but the cost of repairs soon outweighs the car value.

I have more, but you get the idea.

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Ooops. I've done this before, meant to go onto Off Topics.

Moderator? A little help?

• Another thing about modern life, that I don't like, screwing up in front of the whole world, thanks to modern technology.
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* Common courtesy very uncommon
* Common sense even more rare
* Material wealth ranked higher in value than human life

I could go on...
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The Progressive Insurance spokeswoman

I dunno why, but I would very much like to hit that...
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Old 10-28-2009, 01:43 PM
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The Progressive Insurance spokeswoman

I dunno why, but I would very much like to hit that...
Only if she was tied to the bed and had a gag in her mouth... otherwise cannot stand her.
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Old 10-28-2009, 01:46 PM
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Back to Progressive woman. Yeah I think there's be some freaky there that could be interesting.
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She rides a 900 v-twin, right? Sounds like 1 potential redeeming quality.

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Things I don't get about modern life:

- Texting

- Always keeping the bluetooth device in your ear, even when not on the phone. (What's the point? "Look at me!!! Look at me!! I have a bluetooth device in my ear!!! I MUST BE RICH, FAMOUS AND/OR IMPORTANT!!!!)

- Cars that save stupid drivers (3 levels of traction control, 10 airbags, YAW control...etc.)

-Z-man.
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I'd hit her hard, she reminds me of Chrissy Hine from the Pretenders, and I would leave her mouth unobstructed
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• Brand new cars that become essentially disposable. The average guy can't work on them, but the cost of repairs soon outweighs the car value.
This!!!!

I really hate new cars.
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Cell phones. I have used one for coming up to 20 years & I would be much less efficient without one. But I still hate it. And I really hate the way many people's lives revolve around it.

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I don't watch much TV, so have never heard of this Progressive gal you'd all like to hit so hardly and repeatedly.

Quick google, though. Whoa.

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Things I don't get about modern life:

.......

-Z-man.
Z-man is one of the things you don't like?
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Texting Teenagers flying through traffic endangering me, you, and our lives and property.
We could all live without that crap!
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I don't watch much TV, so have never heard of this Progressive gal you'd all like to hit so hardly and repeatedly.

Quick google, though. Whoa.
Aw, C'mon! Might as well!


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Always being within contact, and expected to answer when called.

Sometimes I just want to be left alone, especially if I'm working on something at home or the car. Don't think the wife appreciates it so much when I ignore the mobile though... especially when it's her calling. Sometimes I think of it as a leash.
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The sight of that woman makes me physically ill. I'm glad I'm not the only one that dislikes her.
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I'm actually pretty happy in this modern age...

Cars that don't break down just because it's raining.

The information age of the internet - you don't have to listen to some old tosser who thinks he knows all about some subject.

Relaxing of laws regarding porn etc.

Cheaper air fares and travel.

Better and more variety of food.
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I'm actually pretty happy in this modern age...

Cars that don't break down just because it's raining.

The information age of the internet - you don't have to listen to some old tosser who thinks he knows all about some subject.

Relaxing of laws regarding porn etc.

Cheaper air fares and travel.

Better and more variety of food.
I am with you. There are some things that bug me but way more are a big bonus. No matter how obscure the topic you can find information in seconds with Google. You have to use a BS filter of your own but overall it is a plus.

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