things I don’t understand
The saggy pants trend.
STILL forgetting to silence a cell phone in any church service or performance.
Any math above Algebra 1.
Paying $150 for a swimsuit.
The appeal of misspelled food products, like Cheez Whiz or Sno-Balls.
Chasing tornados.
The backlash against Harry Potter by the same Christians who loved the Narnia books.
Why people will spend $4 for a bag of chips but not a few cents extra for organic fruit.
The many worlds theory, although I think it’s cool.
Why parents of young children feel compelled to answer the question, “How old is your child?” with something like “22 months and three weeks.” Couldn’t you just say, “Almost two”? I didn’t really care that much anyway.
Why my hair always looks really good when I’m just staying home all day.
Vehement opinions about Coke vs. Pepsi.
Why 19th century pioneers willingly moved to frigid places like North Dakota and Minnesota when they could just as easily have headed south.
Why people still live in North Dakota and Minnesota.
The point of the “I’m alive I’m alive I’m alive I’m alive” chorus in the worship song “You Alone.”
Refusing vaccinations for one’s child.
How to score bowling.
The people who hear a “No flash photography” announcement and take pictures anyway.
Choosing to eat the Breakfast Burger at Carl’s Jr—bacon, cheese, hamburger, eggs AND tater tots…….on a bun………before noon.
While we’re on the topic, who on earth is eating those mashed potato/corn/fried chicken/gravy bowls at KFC? Or the fried macaroni and cheese bites at Arby’s? Or the corn dog nuggets at A&W?
Stay tuned……there may be more.
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Why can’t I get a simple chocolate shake at Arby’s?
“Skin” on the top of pudding.
Overly negative people.
People who steal jokes from Calvin and Hobbes.
There is absolutely nothing better on this planet then a “mashed potato/corn/fried chicken/gravy bowls at KFC” with a biscuit on the side!
Hi Jen,
I’m the Laura who knows Michael Plank from good ole’ Valley, Alabama.
Just thought you should know this is the kind of blog I love to write and I thought it was hilarious.
I think I’ll write one, because heaven knows theres about 23703 things I don’t understand about pop culture.
I agree with all of it. Especially the KFC reference–heart attack in a bowl.
Except for the coke/pepsi thing.
Coke is just better.
I don’t understand why any company won’t hire the developmentally ( High Functioning) adults. We want to work, we have a right to work other places besides a sheltered workshop. We deserve to be out in the public like everyone else. Also the High Functioning adults should be out in their own apartments in the community and not in group homes. To me group homes are for those who can’t take care of themselves. We High Functioning can take care of ourselves.
Jen- Hey you moved your blog… my rss feader hasn’t updated in a while.
on your points:
I’d like to add “Running through the forests… bare feet on beaches white” bridge to your “David Crowder lyrics that make no scriptural sense”
2- I happen to know the project manager for those KFC heart-attack bowls, and they’re selling like hotcakes! I’m with you, I’d never eat one, (though I did do the corn, mashpotatoes & meat thing when I was like 10)
Kyle
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