CrypticVillain Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 This thread took an unexpected, but greatly appreciated turn....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 A friend gave me this book in college and I have subsequently gifted it to a number of friends. I htink you are in need of it. I read that in high school and really liked it! Don't remember it at all though. Back to the OP, people recommend me books all the time and I hate it. Sorry, but I never read them. I rarely read for pleasure, and when I do it's because I've found a book that I am interested in. Not a book that you are interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Soory but Winnie the Pooh is nothing but a reflection of all of societiy's ills Seriously, check out the Tao of Pooh. It is an incredibly clever and subtle beginners book on the Eastern philosophy of Taoism. Quite brilliant in its way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Are they suggesting books on positive thinking? Perhaps it's a hint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I love you Westy. Seriously. <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I think we should all chip in and pay for his tuition here: What is this? A school for ants?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Here's the deal, I just hate insincere actions. No one hands you a book because they think you will get something out of it or enjoy it. They hand it to you in order to project how special they think they are and hopefully you will think highly of them after reading some thought or idea that they hope you attribute to them. Mother****ers never had an original idea in their life. I guess this is life though. Guy drives a fast sports car. "Look at me, I'm wild and dangerous!" Guy listens to a certain genre of music. "This represents who I am. I hate my dad too!" Guy views gonzo porn. "Hey, I'm totally down with watersports, babe." BTW, this is probably the greatest book ever written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Skins_&_'Stons Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 EXCELLENT read, Westy. PM me your home address and i'll overnight my copy to you. :kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassSkinsFan Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Here's the deal, I just hate insincere actions. No one hands you a book because they think you will get something out of it or enjoy it. They hand it to you in order to project how special they think they are and hopefully you will think highly of them after reading some thought or idea that they hope you attribute to them. Mother****ers never had an original idea in their life. Not everyone is like that. Personally I only recommend things my friends will like, and I don't bother asking what they thought. If they like it, they'll tell me. Generally, I have to know someone really well to even think about a recommendation. Here's one you might find helpful, as an Eagles fan: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 OMG...I bookmarked that picture......winning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Posting "winning!" on an internet messageboard is like saying "I am devoid of all wit and humor." I JUST DRANK THE TIGER BLOOD!!!!111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Posting "winning!" on an internet messageboard is like saying "I am devoid of all wit and humor."I JUST DRANK THE TIGER BLOOD!!!!111 Aww big guy, here's a hug for you when I come visit Abu Dhabi, I'll give you a real one :kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Here's the deal, I just hate insincere actions. No one hands you a book because they think you will get something out of it or enjoy it. They hand it to you in order to project how special they think they are and hopefully you will think highly of them after reading some thought or idea that they hope you attribute to them. I know a lot of what you write is purposefully over the top, but this is one of the first times I read something of yours and felt honestly sad for you. What a shallow and cynical way to meet the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 How about you man up and tell your friends you don't want to read their books instead of going on an Internet message board whining about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Posting "winning!" on an internet messageboard is like saying "I am devoid of all wit and humor."I JUST DRANK THE TIGER BLOOD!!!!111 Aww, Bania! You gotta get that sand out of your vagina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullnelson9999 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 This was Westy's George Carlin impression I guess. Very Carlin-esque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Here's the deal, I just hate insincere actions. No one hands you a book because they think you will get something out of it or enjoy it. They hand it to you in order to project how special they think they are and hopefully you will think highly of them after reading some thought or idea that they hope you attribute to them. Mother****ers never had an original idea in their life. I guess this is life though. Guy drives a fast sports car. "Look at me, I'm wild and dangerous!" Guy listens to a certain genre of music. "This represents who I am. I hate my dad too!" Guy views gonzo porn. "Hey, I'm totally down with watersports, babe." Maybe you need to start hanging out with fewer douchebags. I'm intelligent and the vast majority of my friends are intelligent. Thus, when we recommend books or movies, it's because we think "If I enjoy this, I bet Person X would. She is smart and has tastes similar to mine." Here is the better question: Why do you hate your friends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I actually agree with Westy about Charlie Sheen. Douchebag. ---------- Post added March-29th-2011 at 02:47 PM ---------- This was Westy's George Carlin impression I guess. Very Carlin-esque.:slap: Don't insult Carlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aamiha73 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Just tell 'em to hang on to their book because you're reading 2-3 books at the moment already and have a half dozen or so on deck. That's what I do when someone recommends a book I'd rather pass on. If it's something I'd consider I'll add it to the list but decline taking their copy as they won't get it back for quite some time. If they don't care then hey, free book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 *Passes Westy a copy of "Philly, the Trophy Years." There, you can color and doodle on the blank pages in your frustration at your leisure. *Helpful me. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Why you foamin' brah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolUsernameHere Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Okay, I sort of agree with the OP on this one. But I don't think that every person that gives you a book to read necessarily has bad intentions. I'm just bad at saying 'no, thanks' about anything, and there are just some things that simply don't spark my interest. It's different with movies; they only take a couple of hours. Bring on any movie you want me to see. If it sucks, I'm pretty good at pretending I didn't hate it. But books are much more of a time investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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