What are some illusions in life that don't match all the hype?

bobcat

bobcat

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It seems that there is a huge laundry list of things that are not really all they are made out to be.
Some are mostly material things, but others may be an image in your mind that you later discover was just wishful thinking.
Some are just passing trends that were designed to extract your money like goat yoga or whatever.
What's your view.
 

bobcat said:
It seems that there is a huge laundry list of things that are not really all they are made out to be.
Some are mostly material things, but others may be an image in your mind that you later discover was just wishful thinking.
Some are just passing trends that were designed to extract your money like goat yoga or whatever.
What's your view.
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IDK. Trends can be very important because most don't know ahead of time which trend is going to become a necessity within a short space of time.
 
Top of the range expensive cars....purlease...we've had those.. he still has... what the hell difference does it make to get from A-B in a decent Ford or middle income car... compared to a Maserati, or Ferrari... ?..none... you might get there a few minutes faster.. but not in the UK with our strict speed laws, but you will find yourself paying for expensive insurance, costing much more in fuel, Much more in repairs, and parts, more in Car tax..... and all for a car you can't see yourself when you're driving it.. *pah*

If you ever fancy a P*nis extension... do yourself a favour, hire one for a week or 2, you'll soon get it out of your system, and your wallet will be much healthier for it..
 
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The advertisement: "Come in for a Free brake check." It is NEVER free.

Hamburger Chain Commercials: The real hamburgers never look as good as the ones shown on TV.

Doctors, Priests, and Attorneys: They all promise to solve my problems. But, they ARE more problems themselves. When was the last time you left the doctor's office and was actually cured of something? I never feel that I get my money's worth from any of these guys.

Politicians: All the hype at election time is soon forgotten afterwards, no matter who wins.

Taxes: The potholes in my street never get fixed. But, the property tax bill arrives dependably each year.
 
Murrmurr said:
Having a career. My longest "career" lasted 9 years, then I switched careers and stuck with that one for about 5 years. But for me, changing jobs is a change of scenery, learning new skills, meeting different types of people, overcoming new challenges, and Never Getting Bored.
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So very true. I had six careers in my working life. All very much unrelated, and I am lucky for that. In my life time whole industries disappeared. NAFTA and China were very much the cause. And, just as influential was Washington D.C.

But, I knew many who worked in the same job for 35 years and towards the end were hanging on for dear life to reach their retirement while hating their job the whole time. I loved my jobs. And, had great fun in them all. Of course everyone else thought I was nuts.
 
bobcat said:
It seems that there is a huge laundry list of things that are not really all they are made out to be.
Some are mostly material things, but others may be an image in your mind that you later discover was just wishful thinking.
Some are just passing trends that were designed to extract your money like goat yoga or whatever.
What's your view.
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Goat Yogurt
 
Robb.hisself said:
So very true. I had six careers in my working life. All very much unrelated, and I am lucky for that. In my life time whole industries disappeared. NAFTA and China were very much the cause. And, just as influential was Washington D.C.

But, I knew many who worked in the same job for 35 years and towards the end were hanging on for dear life to reach their retirement while hating their job the whole time. I loved my jobs. And, had great fun in them all. Of course everyone else thought I was nuts.
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It's kind of amazing how many people judge you as being some sort of a ne'er-do-well if you change jobs every couple years or so...because they buy the hype. They will also buy my time when they want to install a ceiling fan or their toilet won't flush or they want a new deck or a brick barbecue whatever.
 
Murrmurr said:
It's kind of amazing how many people judge you as being some sort of a ne'er-do-well if you change jobs every couple years or so...because they buy the hype. They will also buy my time when they want to install a ceiling fan or their toilet won't flush or they want a new deck or a brick barbecue whatever.
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errrmm..why didn't you say before ?.😣..I've got a kitchen ceiling light that needs installing....🤪
 
hollydolly said:
errrmm..why didn't you say before ?.😣..I've got a kitchen ceiling light that needs installing....🤪
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These days I can just say "There's a YouTube video for that."

It's really not hard at all, and there are indeed how-to videos. Most important is step 1. Shut off the electricity to the kitchen (at the circuit breaker panel).

I'll bet you can do it.
 
Murrmurr said:
These days I can just say "There's a YouTube video for that."

It's really not hard at all, and there are indeed how-to videos. Most important is step 1. Shut off the electricity to the kitchen (at the circuit breaker panel).

I'll bet you can do it.
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You're right Frank, I probably could do it.. butt.. it means being on a High Ladder. with my neck bent face up, , messing about with wiring and faceplates and I'm likely to fall off tbh... I.. so I've got to get an electrician in...I've actually booked one, but I've not had a call yet to say when he'l be here as promised .. currently I'm using motion sensor lights in there... I'm gonna give him a call tomorrow see when he's likely to be here..
 
hollydolly said:
You're right Frank, I probably could do it.. butt.. it means being on a High Ladder. with my neck bent face up, , messing about with wiring and faceplates and I'm likely to fall off tbh... I.. so I've got to get an electrician in...I've actually booked one, but I've not had a call yet to say when he'l be here as promised .. currently I'm using motion sensor lights in there... I'm gonna give him a call tomorrow see when he's likely to be here..
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Yeah, there's no getting around having to use a ladder and keeping your neck bent and your arms raised for extended periods. I know how, but I'd call someone, too.
 
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hollydolly said:
I've voted for 50 years never been asked to do Jury Duty.

Nowadays I'd have to refuse, my lower back wouldn't allow me to sit in one place for days or weeks on end..
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Where I live, as soon as you register to vote, your name goes into the jury duty pool. I don't even think the winning political candidates took office yet when I got my first summons
 

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