Oh for Pete's sake

[Robin1]

I just heard on the news that the "Got Milk" campaign had the idea to put scented strips on bus stops that smelled like chocolate chip cookies, along with their slogan.

Well today they were all taken down because people were "offended" by the scent. They thought it would upset those who could not afford cookies.

What has happened to the people in this country that they are so easily offended?

Robin

 

[FoRebel]

: OH BROTHER!

: What is this world coming to?!

 

[susanne]

Even in Portland, Oregon's excellent public transit system, the pervasive odors are not pleasant. I would imagine that what is offensive is not the smell of chocolate chip cookies, but the combination of chocolate chip cookies, stale cigarette smoke, and urine.

Sorry if I've ruined anyone's appetite...

 

[Denali]

Well, I am offended by all the whiners (who complain about things like cookie smells?!?!), the creeps, crooks, and idiots of the world!! Who is going to take care of all those for me??? Get a grip people!!

Vicki

 

[Frankie]

It's times like this, I think they should somehow put all of us back in the days of Little House on the Prairie and see just what those folks of the early 1900's think of us folks.

We'd probably all be strung up.

I don't understand this at all,,,,,,,,,,I can't afford a Cadillac, or a Cruise, so can we stop those commercials?????

 

[PaintedPromiseRanch]

there are so many things out there we can't afford, makes me glad we decided to turn off the TV 5 years ago. still have billboards and radio to deal with but at least no TV commercials...

this is a crazy world and i am so thankful to have my horses, donkeys and mules to hang with. there are many days i would rather spend with them than any humans... they are truly a blessing to me. too bad some of those whiny people don't have their own, maybe they would then be too busy to whine about stupid stuff like that...

 

[nootka]

Ugh. This comes under the truth is more idiotic than fiction ever dreamed of being heading for me.

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I'm VERY offended by the smell of people smoking all around places I have to go, as it is a very deeply ingrained associative unpleasantness for me, and puts me in a low mood. I would hardly get offended of having to smell the "new car" smell, for example, because I couldn't afford one. Rather it would be because it reminded me of something bad, and very few people find the smell of baking cookies unpleasant, I would think, nor would they particularly feel concerned if they could not afford a cookie, rather relieved that it was not a temptation on their diet as it's unnecessary anyway!

What about the diabetics or gluten-sensitive who don't really get to eat those things anyway? Maybe THEY are offended, too.

Urgh. I'm getting rolling on something not worthy. *LOL* Forgive!

Silliness, but that seems to be in vogue.

Liz M.

 

[strass]

As a fat man with a big nose, I'm highly offended by anything that smells good that I can't actually take a bite of. Sometimes I wish that they would outlaw perfume because I find it quite distracting. (But then I think: "Hey, some people really need it.") In the end, I'd rather smell cookies than some of the other special scents that susanne listed.

see just what those folks of the early 1900's think of us folks

Most of today's population simple couldn't take it. If someone else didn't string them up, they'd do it themselves after a few days without their high dollar stinky coffee.

Maybe it's just time we all pull our smug little heads out of our bums, quit trying to impose our own moralities and strange little quirks on everyone else, grow some thicker (adult) skin so we don't get offended every 5 minutes, and DRIVE WITH SOME DANG COURTESY.

Whoah! Where did all that come from?

On the upside, does this mean that I can sue someone for passing gas? What about close-talkers with bad breath? That really irritates me.

 

[Robin1]

Even in Portland, Oregon's excellent public transit system, the pervasive odors are not pleasant. I would imagine that what is offensive is not the smell of chocolate chip cookies, but the combination of chocolate chip cookies, stale cigarette smoke, and urine.

To start with not too many people in Phoenix use the public transit system. The valley is just too spread out. I am sure there are cigarette odors, wouldn't know about the urine odors. (Now those I would be offended by).

This was stated that it was the smell of Chocolate Chip cookies and people being offended as they may not be able to afford to buy them.

Nowhere was it stated by anybody that it was a mix of odors that was causing a problem. In fact if it was a mix of the odors you discribe I wouldn't be interested in buying cookies.

Robin

 

[shane]

lol :bgrin

 

[Robin1]

Sometimes I wish that they would outlaw perfume because I find it quite distracting. (But then I think: "Hey, some people really need it.")

Yep the stuff really irritates my allergies/asthma.

Maybe it's just time we all pull our smug little heads out of our bums, quit trying to impose our own moralities and strange little quirks on everyone else, grow some thicker (adult) skin so we don't get offended every 5 minutes, and DRIVE WITH SOME DANG COURTESY.
Whoah! Where did all that come from?

On the upside, does this mean that I can sue someone for passing gas? What about close-talkers with bad breath? That really irritates me.

I think its WAY past time. Yes, I'm sure you could actually find a lawyer willing to take on the case. Just make sure you pick someone with money. Chances are they will settle out of court for a large amount of money.

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Robin

 

[Devon]

Oh MY!

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[susanne]

My comments were entirely tongue in cheek...sorry I didn't add a disclaimer.

 

[Robin1]

Sorry Susanne, I have had a migraine for several days now and using my head is not at the top of my list of things to do right now. :no:

Now what does it say about me, that I continue to check on the forum when my head wants to explode.

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Robin

 

[backwoodsnanny]

The problem is that this is now a me society and if it bothers

ME I dont have to endure it. On the verge of crazy. Even in rual Maine the Christmas issue has caused people to be afraid of putting nativities on their property for fear of offending someone. At my friend's work which is an agency of the State of Maine perfume IS NOT ALLOWED neither is aftershave . My husband works with a handicapped individual and an obsessive compulsive gentleman and The obsessive complains about the handicapped every day wasting managements time. At times they need to work together to get jobs out the compulsive refuses because he says the handicapped man farts when they are working to gether. Unfortuanately, the nature of the handicapped mans illness gives him little control over this. I tell my husband all the time that the obsessive needs far more to do perhaps he could come help me in the barn.

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[Mona]

Sorry, I suppose this might be a little off topic, but it reminded me of something I saw this past September while we were in Vegas. We were on the "Deuce" bus that travels up and down the strip, and noticed a sticker that read..."Farting is not allowed on this bus". I couldn't believe I had actually just read it! :lol: It was printed on a small label type sticker, about the size of a larger return address label, and was stuck to a metal dividing panel near the front portion of the bus. I have no idea if that was truely put there my the bus company or by a passenger, but I did woder if it worked! :bgrin

 

[susanne]

Don't worry, Robin -- I'm sorry if I sounded cranky! I hope you're feeling better soon.

susanne

 

[miniapp]

As a fat man with a big nose, I'm highly offended by anything that smells good that I can't actually take a bite of. Sometimes I wish that they would outlaw perfume because I find it quite distracting. (But then I think: "Hey, some people really need it.") In the end, I'd rather smell cookies than some of the other special scents that susanne listed.

see just what those folks of the early 1900's think of us folks

Most of today's population simple couldn't take it. If someone else didn't string them up, they'd do it themselves after a few days without their high dollar stinky coffee.

Maybe it's just time we all pull our smug little heads out of our bums, quit trying to impose our own moralities and strange little quirks on everyone else, grow some thicker (adult) skin so we don't get offended every 5 minutes, and DRIVE WITH SOME DANG COURTESY.

Whoah! Where did all that come from?

On the upside, does this mean that I can sue someone for passing gas? What about close-talkers with bad breath? That really irritates me.

: :worshippy: :worshippy:

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[Buckskin gal]

Geeez before we know it bakeries will be outlawed since they put out such deliscious aromas! Too bad the non working,but capable, person has so much time to complain about such things

: Mary