Comments on: The Life of Riley

By: Mauigirl52

Mauigirl52 — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:28:56 +0000

First of all, Target is the store I WILL go to; it’s Wal*Mart I think is beneath me. However, it was not so far beneath me that I didn’t give in and order bamboo shades from them over the phone when I couldn’t get what I wanted in Home Depot. And they were quite nice, very efficient, and the shades arrived in record time. Hmmm…

As for the Hummers, that is just amazing. The only ones I’ve seen around here in NJ are driven by totally spoiled rich people (adults) who clearly think they are Better Than You. They don’t pay attention if your car is there and will run you down in the road. I hope the kids who are now going to be driving them don’t also have that attitude coupled with their driving inexperience. I’d keep a safe distance…

By: Jonniker. » Egg Raid on Mojo

Jonniker. » Egg Raid on Mojo — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:17:44 +0000

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By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:05:29 +0000

That kind of thing makes me sick. I always tell myself that if I ever get rich (WHEN, when I get rich, must think positively), I won’t change my lifestyle too much. Because, really, besides being able to afford a cute lake house and having nicer shoes and not having to work, what do I need to change? I certainly don’t need a Hummer. NOBODY needs a Hummer. Those are the kind of kids who grow up to be Paris Hilton and they’re just sad and aimless and spoiled.

By: Alexa

Alexa — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:23:34 +0000

Oh yes, the point-subtracting. I have my weigh-in tomorrow and I just KNOW they are going to take a precious, precious point from me. Like you, I think I should get a REWARD. Like, say, a piece of carrot cake with walnuts in it. Or maybe a bagel.

By: rhea

rhea — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:17:29 +0000

dummers are all around where i live too, and i see several a day in every colour possible, including pink… it just really sickening.

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:12:44 +0000

Okay, when I read Andrea’s comment in regard to the 1/2 pound lighter, I was imagining a LARGE cigarette lighter, perhaps manufactured by Hummer. Then I wondered what I had missed in your post. Then I realized what she was talking about and I felt dumb.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:40:18 +0000

I mean, “How many lives per gallon is this war in Iraq going to cost?” Sheesh. Talk about ruining the tragically hilarious aspect of that particular situation. Duh.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:38:39 +0000

Yay for the 1/2 pound lighter! Go you! I know why you were excited. Because your cart wasn’t loaded with pizzas and potato skins and bacon anymore! And the sob story from WW is really cruel. You still made progress! Who are they to judge how much/little you should be making/eating? That’s why I could never go in on those accountability weight loss programs. Not that I don’t appreciate the support they offer and having someone to answer to of course is helpful, but the lack of encouragement for small improvements bothers me. They should encourage any improvement, especially for how much most of them cost.

Hummers just suck. I saw one awhile back with a bumper sticker that said, “How many miles per gallon is the war in Iraq going to cost?” Erm, excuse me? The three miles I followed behind them was about 15 lives per gallon. Perspective, people! H2s for the wealthy are just pavement princesses and a complete waste of money and resources.

By: jonniker

jonniker — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:51:13 +0000

Ish: Oh yes. What a shame his trip to Bermuda was canceled.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:47:18 +0000

I think affluent parents have some sort of ongoing dialogue about Hummers as graduation gifts (or in the town I grew up in, sadly, 16th birthday gifts). On a practical level, it’s the safest automobile you could possibly buy for your child – it’s basically a flashy tank. On the other hand, there is no practical level – BECAUSE THEY COST 50,000 DOLLARS.

In retrospect, I think I was lucky to get a car at all – and my sister and I had to share what quickly became a lovable rustbucket. When I moved away to college, I was the only one of my friends that knew how to change a tire, unfreeze door locks, and check the oil. No kid with a H2 truck will ever learn that on their own.