The Holidays

[OldTimer]

This thread is for anything about the holidays. What you celebrate, where you are going etc.. Not just for X-mass but for whatever you celebrate.

I'll start off by posting a picture of my tree but feel free to post your snowman or anything. I cut this down myself off of crown land(got a permit). The trees in my area don't get too big but I always liked a Charlie Brown christmas tree.
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ACin_VzKUDaqKM:http://wendyusuallywanders.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/charlie-brown-tree.jpg

[Dudebro]

I only celebrate holidays for my family. If it were up to me I'd ignore the whole damn mess and be much happier. Christmas sucks and it has no meaning besides making money. Bah Humbug.

[Kugyince]

I use to feel that way until I became a father. Now Christmas is much like reliving the old charm it had when I was his age.

[Dudebro]

Yeah I can see that. To me christmas is mainly for kids anyways, or it should be. The adults who get all crazy about it need mental help or they're deeply religious, or both(sorry I couldn't help myself).

[Kugyince]

I agree. Christmas is really a time for children and faith. I think adults who go overboard without one of those two reasons behind it are quite sad.

In the end I would prefer someone not buy me a gift instead of feeling like they have to. That always ends in them gifting some garbaged trinket without any thought put into it. Thus forcing me to pretend that I'm happy to receive it when forced to open it in front of others.

[Winnebagel]

I agree. Christmas is really a time for children and faith. I think adults who go overboard without one of those two reasons behind it are quite sad.

In the end I would prefer someone not buy me a gift instead of feeling like they have to. That always ends in them gifting some garbaged trinket without any thought put into it. Thus forcing me to pretend that I'm happy to receive it when forced to open it in front of others.

How do you define overboard?

[Dudebro]

How do you define overboard?
Decorating your avatar is a start.

[Demon-Mask]

Hollidays are fine, though commercialism runs rampant. I try and wait to do anything about Christmas until after Dec. 8th, because then my birthday seems eclipsed by Christmas and the December holliday stuff.

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I agree. Christmas is really a time for children and faith. I think adults who go overboard without one of those two reasons behind it are quite sad.
That is if you like massive understatements.

[OldTimer]

I'm not into giving a whole bunch of presents but I sent cards to people with a cd of x-mass tunes.

I just tried out my new snow blower. It's awesome. Last year there was so much snow my back got sore from shovelling. I did the side walks in my town with cigar in mouth and a flask of whiskey. Lot's of fun.

Once my drifts get bigger I will make a snow man. I have a buddy that does big snow sculptures like those huge sand ones. He's pretty good, takes him a month or two in his spare time after work. He's 40 but he drinks a 6 pack and plays in the snow.

This is a neat one I found.
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:Br_lh-__kcOcBM:http://www.keweenawnow.com/happenings/winter_carnival_05_02/images/diver15.jpg

[TrakMastaTom]

If you can watch the following video and then hate on Christmas, you have a heart of ice.

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

[OldTimer]

I think we all got excited on christmas for toys/games.

My favorite movies for the holidays are

Christmas Story
Quote
Ralphie as Adult (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0791789/): [narrating] Only one thing in the world could've dragged me away from the soft glow of electric sex gleaming in the window
(refering to the lamp)

National Lampoons- Christmas Vacation

Qoute
Clark (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000331/): Our holidays were always such a mess.
Clark Sr. (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0709907/): Oh, yeah.
Clark (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000331/): How'd you get through it?
Clark Sr. (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0709907/): I had a lot of help from Jack Daniels.


I have always wanted that lamp simply because of how non-conventional it is. I found it last year on ebay but the wife said 'NO'. She found it tacky for some reason, I consider it high class Art.

http://www.redriderleglamps.com/images/products/leg_lamp_standard_45_in_lg.jpg

[ZedIsDead]

@TrakMastaTom: That video made me laugh. I remember being like that.

[Slime Slayer]

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

[samejamesbond]

If you can watch the following video and then hate on Christmas, you have a heart of ice.

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL-BDeyB4Ec)


This is more of a celebration:

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

[Winnebagel]

Decorating your avatar is a start.

Oh. :\

[Slime Slayer]

This is more of a celebration:

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFlcqWQVVuU)
poor kid didnt even realize what a crappy system he was getting

[samejamesbond]

poor kid didnt even realize what a crappy system he was getting

How is the N64 bad?

[Winnebagel]

I think that was hilarious. A bit excited yes, but still funny.

Without the N64 we would have never had Goldeneye 007, Ocarina of Time, or WWF: No Mercy. :)

[samejamesbond]

Or Conker's Bad Fur Day, Super Mario 64, Turok 2, Super Smash Bros, or Mario Kart 64.

[Slime Slayer]

reasons the n64 sucked:
-the controller is by far the worst controller of the last 25 years
-rpg's... hello... are there any at all for frig sakes?
-graphics were garbage, 3d games didnt start looking decent until dreamcast
-way too small a library, not even 400 games total, and of those games the only ones worth
mentioning, you've already mentioned

i was excited when i got mine too, (mind you i didnt go nuts playing the box like a bongo drum like those kids) but it didnt take too long before i gave up hope, id go as far as saying the n64 is the biggest reason i lost interest in the future of gaming, luckily the nds has brought some of that back. dragon quest 9, coming soon!!!

[samejamesbond]

I never had problems with the controller.
Look up the CD-i controller and you'll realize how wrong you are.

Paper Mario was an awesome RPG.

Perfect Dark had awesome graphics.

There still are more games:

Kirby 64, Majora's Mask, Resident Evil 2 (N64 Edition), Crusin USA,
Banjo Kazooie and Tooie, Tony Hawks Proskater 1+2, Wave Race 64,
Star Fox 64, F-Zero X, 1080: Snowboarding, Diddy Kong Racing,
Excitebike 64, Mario Tennis and Golf, San Fransico Rush: 2049,
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, Donkey Kong 64, Wipe Out 64, Battletanx,
StarCraft 64, Mario Party 1-3, Quake, Mortal Kombat 4, Duke Nukem 64,
Killer Instinct Gold, Doom 64, NFL Blitz.

[Slime Slayer]

I never had problems with the controller.
Look up the CD-i controller and you'll realize how wrong you are.

Paper Mario was an awesome RPG.

Perfect Dark had awesome graphics.

There still are more games:

Kirby 64, Majora's Mask, Resident Evil 2 (N64 Edition), Crusin USA,
Banjo Kazooie and Tooie, Tony Hawks Proskater 1+2, Wave Race 64,
Star Fox 64, F-Zero X, 1080: Snowboarding, Diddy Kong Racing,
Excitebike 64, Mario Tennis and Golf, San Fransico Rush: 2049,
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, Donkey Kong 64, Wipe Out 64, Battletanx,
StarCraft 64, Mario Party 1-3, Quake, Mortal Kombat 4, Duke Nukem 64,
Killer Instinct Gold, Doom 64, NFL Blitz.
you can talk the system up as much as you want, that doesnt change how crappy it is when compared to the nes, snes, gameboy, gameboy advance, nintendo ds, game cube and the wii.

[Neutral]

My ma' bought a christmas tree-in-a-pot this year. I believe the extravaganza will end there.

I agree that christmas is to be enjoyed mainly by the kids.

[TrakMastaTom]

This is more of a celebration:

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFlcqWQVVuU)

Yeah, but N64 kid is played.


you can talk the system up as much as you want, that doesnt change how crappy it is when compared to the nes, snes, gameboy, gameboy advance, nintendo ds, game cube and the wii.

You must not have had any friends to play with when Nintendo 64 came out. It was a party machine. All I needed was Goldeneye, Mario Party, one of those dumb wrestling games and 3 friends by my side and I could play that thing for days.

Oh, and Smash Bros.

[Dudebro]

Oh. :\
Don't worry buddy we won't judge you because of your mental illness and/or religious leanings. Well, we might judge you but it doesn't really matter since we're just weirdos on the internet.


StarCraft 64
I'm assuming you never played a real StarCraft game if you enjoyed that steaming pile.

[samejamesbond]

I'm assuming you never played a real StarCraft game if you enjoyed that steaming pile.

It's the only.

That bad though?

[Dudebro]

Yeah it was that bad when compared to the versions on PC. Obviously the N64 can't compete with a PC but they decided to make it anyways.
I'm glad that you liked a StarCraft game though, I'm a huge fan. Maybe in the future you can pick up the PC versions, they're really cheap now and many people still play it online because it's that good.

[samejamesbond]

I heard it's the national sport of South Korea.

[Dudebro]

I don't know if they'd call it a national sport but the Koreans are mostly obsessed with it. Some high level players get paid good money to play the game live during tournaments, what a sweet job that must be.

[Winnebagel]

Don't worry buddy we won't judge you because of your mental illness and/or religious leanings. Well, we might judge you but it doesn't really matter since we're just weirdos on the internet.

Thanks bro. More than anything it's that the season often brings out the best in people. I know this isn't universally true, but a lot of people act nicer for awhile and that's nice. I like Christmas and Halloween for similar reasons. I just have fun with them.

I also will accept you too even if you bah humbug your way through the season amigo. Happy Holidays buddy!!! :D

[Dudebro]

Oh yes you can rest assured that I'll be bah humbuging until jan1.

[RU Joe]

Ahh, the holidays.
When it comes to the whole shopping mall madness and commercial BS aspect of it, I don't like it.

I think it's a good time to celebrate what ever you believe, what ever your age.
Eat lots and have fun, that's what I say.
I'm hungry.

http://heysayanime.kokidokom.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/screenshot-5_15_2009-11_11_34-am.png

[Dudebro]

I hate how people need a specific holiday to be nice and cheerful. It makes the whole thing feel very forced and fake.

[TrakMastaTom]

I hate how people need a specific holiday to be nice and cheerful. It makes the whole thing feel very forced and fake.

It's just an excuse to get together. Quit being a hater.

I have family all over the place, and it's very hard to get all together. But being that Christmas is a national holiday, everyone is off work/school and can make the time to meet up, share stories, eat delicious Lebanese food, kick it, and exchange gifts.

Christmas is awesome. I don't care about the religious aspect or what Christmas means to others, I care what Christmas means to ME.

[RU Joe]

DB:
I hate how people need a specific holiday to be nice and cheerful. It makes the whole thing feel very forced and fake.
That's why I said what I did; I feel the same way.
Forced emotions and fake smiles are crimes against Humanity.
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/Zombie%20Santa%20Neill%20Cameron.jpg
I like what they said about the holidays on 'Xena: Warrior Princess', that it was at its core a celebration of winter solstice, and a festival of light.
http://www.whoosh.org/issue20/graphics/sc1.jpg
Who really knows for sure, but I use it as an excuse to eat a lot.

[Dudebro]

It's just an excuse to get together.
That's fine for you but it's not true of most people. Maybe I'm unlucky but I mainly see fake people being fake happy for the sake of some stupid holiday. Sure not everyone is that way but for most people christmas is like a chore they have to get through. It is the most depressing time of the year for a reason and I don't think it's because of Halloween.

Quit being a hater
Have we met?


I like what they said about the holidays on 'Xena: Warrior Princess', that it was at its core a celebration of winter solstice, and a festival of light.
I liked that too. It goes back to where christmas really came from, supposed pagan rituals.
I also liked the name of santa in that series. I think it was spelled Sinta clese? Either way they made it sound like it fit in the mythos.

[TrakMastaTom]

@BroDude

I don't care about the religious aspect or what Christmas means to others, I care what Christmas means to ME.

[Dudebro]

@TomTrakMasta- I saw that part, I just ignored it to continue my hatering.

[TrakMastaTom]

Well then I've got nothing.

Proceed, Mr. Grinch.

[Dudebro]

Don't let me bring you down. If you enjoy christmas then more power to you.

[Kugyince]

@JG: +1 for Yui from K-On!

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

[Dudebro]

+1 for you that's my favorite christmas song.

I also like this one. The rest of them suck.
YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

[RU Joe]

DB:
It is the most depressing time of the year for a reason and I don't think it's because of Halloween.
What did Halloween do to you that's so wrong?
Did you eat one of the skull-wrapper toffees by mistake and it left a bad taste in your mouth?
(also, does your hatering service do Halloween parties too?)

Tenser:
@JG: +1 for Yui from K-On!
Thanks!
I'm just an anime junkie who can't get enough!
(games either)
Remember when Tuxedo Mask dressed up as Santa?
http://powet.tv/powetblog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/sailor_moon_tuxedo_mask.jpg

I do.
(that should tell you how bad I am)
I gave you 1+ for the grinch song as well.
Can anyone (besides DB) listen to that song without smiling?

Oh, and on Xena's solstice episode, it was
Sinter Kleez
(bet your bottom dinar)

[Dudebro]

What did Halloween do to you that's so wrong?
Did you eat one of the skull-wrapper toffees by mistake and it left a bad taste in your mouth?
(also, does your hatering service do Halloween parties too?)
Nah I don't have much issue with Halloween besides the usual commercial whoring thing that happens to all Holidays. I mainly just hate Christmas because it's shoved down my throat for like 2-3 months every year.

[RU Joe]

DB:
Nah I don't have much issue with Halloween besides the usual commercial whoring thing that happens to all Holidays. I mainly just hate Christmas because it's shoved down my throat for like 2-3 months every year.
Is that including the millions of
'X-mas in July' sales as well?

Gragghh- what EVER,
just imagine that at one time shop keepers may have had
'Caesar's laurel wreath' sales
or
'Cleopatra's annual inundation liquidation' sales
or
'Thor's thundering thrift' sales

In any case, we can't blame people for trying to make money since we all (still) need it.

[Tails]

@JG: +1 for Yui from K-On!

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPBS7dVrE1U)
lmao that's my friend's avatar (Yui) on CT! xD

[Winnebagel]

Nah I don't have much issue with Halloween besides the usual commercial whoring thing that happens to all Holidays. I mainly just hate Christmas because it's shoved down my throat for like 2-3 months every year.

I can see your point, but I still like having a time where many people are "real" nice (not just "fake" nice, though there are certainly many who fall into that category) to each other, and act like they should the whole year but don't. I see it as a reminder to be good to one another, and although it may not be true all year round for everyone, I would rather have one month where this is true than 12 months where it's not.

I love Halloween too because of the theatricality of it all.

Is that including the millions of
'X-mas in July' sales as well?

I know the commercialism gets way overblown, but it's true, if it wasn't Christmas it would be something else.

I more like the idea of peace on Earth no matter how elusive or temporary it may be. Kind of like this song which I think is an all time classic...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKTHvW2JcAA

[DrunkN]

Well then I've got nothing.

Proceed, Mr. Grinch.
I'm sure his shoes get a little too tight this time of year if he's seeming a little negative recently. Either that or it's because his religion went down the toilet and he doesn't need a reminder with religious hoiday events a comin.

[samejamesbond]

What was the holiday George's father celebrated on Seinfeld?

[DrunkN]

What was the holiday George's father celebrated on Seinfeld?
What? You mean Festivus?
YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

[RU Joe]

http://www.costumzee.com/users/Lana417-2719-full.gif

Was this it?
Probably the most insane holiday celebration had to be on
Ren & Stimpy:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513N1NN6VCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
'Have yourself a stinky little Christmas'
I would describe it to you, but I don't want to make you sick.
http://dvdmedia.ign.com/dvd/image/REN_AND_STIMPY1-5_1097790881.jpg

...Oh, I see!
A FESTIVUS for the REST of US!
Good one.

[ZedIsDead]

I decided to commemorate the holidays by using an image of Die Hard as my sig. It takes place during Christmas Eve, so it's technically a Christmas movie.

[TrakMastaTom]

If anybody has an extra thousand dollars lying around, you could get me a gift.

http://www.amicuk.com/images/Akai-MPC1000.jpg

Amazon.com: Akai MPC 1000 Music Production Center, Black: Musical Instruments

[Kugyince]

We're asking now?

Only $192

http://www.villagehatshop.com/media/thumbsup.php?image=http://images.villagehatshop.com/media/images/viewer/135003JaxonCCrownCrushable/medium_135003JaxonCCrownCrushable1.jpg&width=375

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Pfft, time to spice up the holiday party! Favorite holiday songs?

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

[samejamesbond]

Dominic the Christmas Donkey!

How could I forget that song.

[Kugyince]

-15 cool points for forgetting Dominic.

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Actually, this is the version I was looking for but I settled for Ingrid instead.

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

[samejamesbond]

Could be worse, I could have hated the song.

[Kugyince]

Would have had to ban you, sorry.

[samejamesbond]

Exactly my point.

[Kugyince]

Only $130. Comes with a lifetime warrenty.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BUX8Am3aL.jpg

[DrunkN]

Only $130. Comes with a lifetime warrenty.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BUX8Am3aL.jpg
Everyone already pooled their money together to buy you this.
http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/08/crappywatch.jpg
Sorry.

[Tails]

Well, we opened gifts, and honestly, I am so blessed with what I gave/recieved this Christmas. Remember, I turn 20 5 days from now too. (29th)

DVD's

TMNT season 1

TMNT season 2

TMNT season 3

TMNT season 4

TMNT season 5

TMNT season 6

TMNT season 7 - part 1

Megaman: Upon a Star

Disgaea Anime volume 1

Disgaea Anime volume 2

Disgaea Anime volume 3

TMNT 2010 calandar

Yu Yu Hakusho season 1

Yu Yu Hakusho season 2

Yu Yu Hakusho season 3

Yu Yu Hakusho season 4

Scrolls

.hack Legend of the Twilight wall scroll

Manga

Pokemon Adventures Volume 4 (Yellow is in it~)

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Adventure volume 3

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Advemture volume 4

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Adventure volume 5

Legend of Zelda Orcania of Time Part 1

[yoshi_star10]

Only $130. Comes with a lifetime warrenty.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BUX8Am3aL.jpg

That, is an awsome watch:o, where did you find it?

[Neutral]

Got about 1500kr and a Sweater which is equal to a pretty good Christmas.


God jul!:bulgy-eyes:

[Kugyince]

That, is an awsome watch:o, where did you find it?
Armitron is a pretty well known brand of watches much like Fossil. You can probably find them in the jewelry section in department stores or in the cheaper sections of jewelry stores.

It's also self-winding a.k.a. automatic.

[TrakMastaTom]

Happy Birthday baby Jesus.

[the_riesen]

Did you know Jesus was a JEW? LOL



But yeah can't wait till this is over and new years gets here.... I just want to NOT remember how this year ends and how the next one begins again.... HOORAY BEER lol

[RU Joe]

http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Santa-Claus-pucca-672997_227_221.jpg+http://news.cnet.com/i/bto/20070223/gamecube_270x270.jpg+
http://images03.olx.com/ui/1/42/97/1633597_1.jpg=
http://singlemindedwomen.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/video-games.jpg

[Tails]

Are you implying Joe that Santa with the help of PS2 and GCN made two girls?

[OldTimer]

Are you implying Joe that Santa with the help of PS2 and GCN made two girls?

LOL @ Tails +1

And I always thought it was storks...man was I wrong. I think Joe is onto another conspiracy...

[RU Joe]

OldTimer:
And I always thought it was storks...man was I wrong. I think Joe is onto another conspiracy...
Absolutely.
In this case, what you are looking at are not human girls playing video games,
http://singlemindedwomen.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/video-games.jpg
but are the next generation 'Project Aiko' fembots, version 4.0 beta
http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_5949_images/1211081240_M_121108_aiko9.jpg
being produced by Nintendo and Sony in Santa's workshop.

[Kong]

I assume these things are sold to have sex with right? It looks like a sad little girl.

[RU Joe]

Kong:
I assume these things are sold to have sex with right? It looks like a sad little girl.Well, here are the official website opening statements:
http://www.projectaiko.com/
Welcome to Project Aiko This is the official Project Aiko website which talks about the making of a Yumecom(TM) called Aiko (Yumecom = Dream Computer Robot).

The original goal of Aiko was to help our aging population to do simple tasks like make tea and coffee, tell them the weather, read a magazine or remind them to take their medication at the correct time.

There are many applications for Aiko in the home, office or public places...

...Aiko is the first android to react to physical stimuli and mimic pain.

This technology could be applied to people born with or who have undergone amputations.

Aiko is the first step towards a life-like mechanical limb that has the ability to feel physical sensations.
I started to build Aiko on August 15, 2007.
About a month and a half later, Aiko version1 was completed.
Aiko made her first public appearance at the Hobby Show on November 2007 at the Toronto International Center and then at the Ontario Science Center a week later.
Aiko is currently bilingual and can speak English and Japanese.
Additional languages are a future possibility.
-Le Trung

In one of the videos demonstrating Aiko's capabilities her creator says that he has been approached by people asking if they would make a custom model Aiko which is more like something we saw in Blade Runner, and her name was Pris:
http://www.designboom.com/history/female_robots/35.jpg

Personally, I think Aiko is cuter and probably one of the coolest applications of technology next to video games.
Aiko sort of reminds me of GUNNM [Gun Dream] Battle Angel: Alita
http://www.cyberpunkreview.com/images/battle-angel-alita03.jpg