Avoiding like the plague...

[Lara]

I, avoid like the plague, saying the word "weiner" whether it's a culinary hot dog, a canine, or "whatever".

And the ultimate avoidance of the word would be mentioning Anthony Weiner who was destined from birth-name to meet up with trouble...like this poem so poignantly expresses:

There once was a congressman named Weiner,
who had a perverted demeanor.
He was forced from the hill for acting like Bill.
Now Congress is one weiner leaner.

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[StarSong]

I avoid religious zealots who live quite opposite to what their religion truly teaches.
I also avoid the plague like it was the plague. Which it is.

 

[Shalimar]

I avoid religious zealots who live quite opposite to what their religion truly teaches.
I also avoid the plague like it was the plague. Which it is.

Well, yes!

 

[Canis Minor]

Narcissistic people...run away as fast as possible!

 

[RadishRose]

Narcissistic people...run away as fast as possible!

Have you known many Canis Minor?

 

[AprilSun]

I stay away from people that talk down to me! I avoid them and that way they can't talk down to me again if they don't see me or talk to me in any way.

 

[Olivia]

I, avoid like the plague, saying the word "weiner" whether it's a culinary hot dog, a canine, or "whatever".

And the ultimate avoidance of the word would be mentioning Anthony Weiner who was destined from birth-name to meet up with trouble...like this poem so poignantly expresses:

There once was a congressman named Weiner,
who had a perverted demeanor.
He was forced from the hill for acting like Bill.
Now Congress is one weiner leaner.

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Well, I hate to tell you this, but Vienna (Austria) is Wien in German, and the citizens of Vienna are Wieners. I was born in Wien which if I still lived there would make me a Wienerin, but the guys would be Wieners. So, I resent the implication. :aargh: KIDDING!!! I've always hated that. LOL

 

[Lara]

Whew...you scared me Olivia! Thank you for your sense of humor. Perhaps I'll change the subject .....

I, avoid like the plague, jeans with logos or writing on the back pocket

like "Hollister" which is not only the name of a clothier but also a company that sells colonic irrigation supplies

 

[Sawduster]

If you're talking about those jeans with rhinestones and studs all over the butt, I can't stand them either.

 

[Olivia]

If you're talking about those jeans with rhinestones and studs all over the butt, I can't stand them either.

Kind of embarrassing when you're over 60. Or is that just me? I do like skinny jeans, though.

 

[Olivia]

Whew...you scared me Olivia! Thank you for your sense of humor. Perhaps I'll change the subject .....

LOL.. Sorry about that. However and by the way, there is a big difference between American English for the pronunciation of Wiener. In the German language "W" is pronounced as an English language "V". So that's how you have Wienerschnitizel pronounced as Vienerschnitzlel . And Wien is pronounced as Vien which is obviously closer to Vienna. I find it unfortunate that Wiener in American is identified as that longish piece of meat.

 

[Lara]

TY for that insight, Olivia.

Sawdust, I was mostly talking about designer printed logos or anything

printed on the backside of Jeans, but I agree with you about rhinestones all over the tushy...tacky.

 

[Lara]

I, avoid like the plague, collecting collectibles for collections.

Did that twice and they're still up in the attic.

 

[Sawduster]

And I agree that close fitting jeans look good on anybody with a pleasant figure or physique. (Like mine;-))

 

[Olivia]

And I agree that close fitting jeans look good on anybody with a pleasant figure or physique. (Like mine;-))

Photos, please. Lol

 

[applecruncher]

A few on my list would be:

backstabbers
whiners
people who scream/yell when they talk
people who have body odor/poor hygiene
overly defensive dog owners
drama queens
religious zealots

 

[Gary O']

Guys that monopolize a conversation…with l-o-o-o-o-n-g, boring sagas, supplied with ‘it was really funny’ kicked in ever now and then for effect.
These folks have mastered a unique uninterruptable breathing technique that does not require air…wind, yes….not air.
And they happen to smile while reciting these excruciatingly scintillating details.
Of which causes me to involuntarily smile back.
Unfortunately, their well-practiced smile muscles have the endurance of The Joker.
Mine, well, a half hour into it, it begins to become a fading twitch.
Any longer and my lips develop into full Tourette, and on to a frowning twisted sadistic grin.

Anyway, I avoid these folks like the plague they are.

There’s one now, less than two miles down the path.
His wife is off on some 4 week adventure, deep into the mountains.
(I wonder why)
My lovely lady suggested we invite him over for a home cooked meal.
My frowning twisted sadistic grin immediately kicked in.
'And where will I be, dear?'

 

[applecruncher]

@Gary

Yeah, those "wait till I tell you the best part" folks.

Bad as the "bet you can't guess what happened to me last week"

 

[Gary O']

@Gary

Yeah, those "wait till I tell you the best part" folks.

Bad as the "bet you can't guess what happened to me last week"

I've learned not to bet

Anymore, if I see it coming, I hold my index finger up (like wait, just a minute)...and mosey outa sight...once outa sight, I run...hard

 

[Shalimar]

My eyes roll back in my head when confronted with the narrow people, the ones proclaiming a one size fits all judger’s guide to the universe. They talk, think, live, breathe a black and white value system which has a large amount of blame, and virtually no compassion. Anger and ridicule are their answers to anyone with the temerity to suggest they may not have all the answers. These individuals tend to have a short fuse at the best of times.

 

[Sawduster]

I once told the ugly little man with whom I share a mother, talking more and talking loud doesn't make you right.

 

[DaveA]

"Humble braggers". Not so bad if they want to hang around with their "equals" and BS each other up - - - -but to talk in this manner to a wide group is a "slap in the face to some" and a challenge to be "topped" by others. Shows a total lack of compassion IMHO.

 

[applecruncher]

Another one:

People who NEVER take responsibility for wrongdoing...it is ALWAYS the fault of someone else or some other circumstance. They are full of excuses.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Another one:

People who NEVER take responsibility for wrongdoing...it is ALWAYS the fault of someone else or some other circumstance. They are full of excuses.

I agree, some folks seem to go through life playing the part of the victim.

 

[Falcon]

Another one:

People who NEVER take responsibility for wrongdoing...it is ALWAYS the fault of someone else or some other circumstance. They are full of excuses.

That's not all they're full of. AC