Have people always been so trashy?

Kaneman · 09-22-2009, 09:57 AM

Is striving for trashiness a new fad, or is the internet just helping us become more aware of it? I either see it more and more or notice it more and more every time I go out. Then there's the peopleofwalmart site which just completely blows my mind...though I've seen some of the same stuff.

One thing is for sure, I never leave home without at least one camera now.

Homeslice · 09-22-2009, 10:02 AM

People's addiction to TV, video games, the internet, and faraway suburban homes has created a home-nesting culture that has no clue how to act or dress when in public.

shmike · 09-22-2009, 10:04 AM

I don't know but it is annoying.

I've got a similar thought:
Do trashy people know that they are trashy?
-If so, do they like it or do they not think they can/should do any better?
-If not, do they look at "regular" people and think they are extra snobbish/uptight?

Dave · 09-22-2009, 10:07 AM

its generally the same, you just see it more since the world's shrunk quite a bit

Tmall · 09-22-2009, 10:24 AM

Fat and stupid used to be despised. Now its celebrated.

CasterTroy · 09-22-2009, 10:28 AM

I think it all started when it was no longer socially acceptible to spank your own child.

I use to FEAR the raised hand....now kids tell call their mother bitch (anyone see the octomom special?) and act however-the-hell-they-please. And part of that is refusing to care about themselves or how they look when they go out.

To me....sorry-ass=lazy and when I see the "people of walmart" the first thing I think is that they are lazy, and I bet their house reflects that

Particle Man · 09-22-2009, 10:43 AM

People are (ironically) striving to be more unique. What I find hilarious is that they're doing it the exact same way as everyone else.

Irony FTW

tommymac · 09-22-2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle Man

People are (ironically) striving to be more unique. What I find hilarious is that they're doing it the exact same way as everyone else.

Irony FTW

How true, everyone has to have their tribal tattoo or asian writing to be different just like all their friends.

Tom

Krypt Keeper · 09-22-2009, 10:46 AM

I see it all the time. My nephew is a prime example of this. However in his defense he was also never taught how to act, dress or pretty much anything by his mom or stepdad.

He now lives with his dad after he was told he wasn't wanted at home. However, his stepmom just doesn't care about him and only does for HER kids.

But he is slowly learning and its covering all areas from personal hygiene, eating with his mouth closed, how to eat not like a starved cave man, how to dress with it not using sweat pants, and how to be mature and responsible.

He mentioned the other day to me and my wife thats its sad that he would rather be over at our house than at home. He knows he isn't wanted at home and his stepmom and stepsisters have no problem making sure he knows this.

Particle Man · 09-22-2009, 10:47 AM

Yep. I like to tell them, "Yep - you're unique. Just like everybody else!"

09-22-2009, 09:57 AM	#1
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09-22-2009, 10:02 AM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	People's addiction to TV, video games, the internet, and faraway suburban homes has created a home-nesting culture that has no clue how to act or dress when in public. Last edited by Homeslice; 09-22-2009 at 10:09 AM..

09-22-2009, 10:04 AM	#3
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	I don't know but it is annoying. I've got a similar thought: Do trashy people know that they are trashy? -If so, do they like it or do they not think they can/should do any better? -If not, do they look at "regular" people and think they are extra snobbish/uptight? __________________ Racing For Smiles

09-22-2009, 10:28 AM	#6
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	I think it all started when it was no longer socially acceptible to spank your own child. I use to FEAR the raised hand....now kids tell call their mother bitch (anyone see the octomom special?) and act however-the-hell-they-please. And part of that is refusing to care about themselves or how they look when they go out. To me....sorry-ass=lazy and when I see the "people of walmart" the first thing I think is that they are lazy, and I bet their house reflects that __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

09-22-2009, 10:43 AM	#7
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	People are (ironically) striving to be more unique. What I find hilarious is that they're doing it the exact same way as everyone else. Irony FTW __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

09-22-2009, 10:07 AM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	its generally the same, you just see it more since the world's shrunk quite a bit

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Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Fat and stupid used to be despised. Now its celebrated.

09-22-2009, 10:46 AM	#9
Krypt Keeper Kneedragger Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: VA Moto: CBR1100XX, Daytona 600 Posts: 174	I see it all the time. My nephew is a prime example of this. However in his defense he was also never taught how to act, dress or pretty much anything by his mom or stepdad. He now lives with his dad after he was told he wasn't wanted at home. However, his stepmom just doesn't care about him and only does for HER kids. But he is slowly learning and its covering all areas from personal hygiene, eating with his mouth closed, how to eat not like a starved cave man, how to dress with it not using sweat pants, and how to be mature and responsible. He mentioned the other day to me and my wife thats its sad that he would rather be over at our house than at home. He knows he isn't wanted at home and his stepmom and stepsisters have no problem making sure he knows this.

09-22-2009, 10:47 AM	#10
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Yep. I like to tell them, "Yep - you're unique. Just like everybody else!" __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.