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Coloring books are suddenly catching on with adults

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Re: Coloring books are suddenly catching on with adults

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Post by thaumasiotes »

pluma wrote: post #20
toxican wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"pee" and "poop" are like the base terms for those two things. With "piss" and "shit" being the crude terms, and "poo" or "wee" being the more childish terms. This is the most stupid conversation I've ever had on this website.

Frankly it's more infantile that Americans insist on talking about "restrooms" when it's clear you're not going there to have a lie-down.

I'm trying to figure out what term you think is appropriate. Water closet?

Restroom is one of those writing-only words, in my experience.

Re: Coloring books are suddenly catching on with adults

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Post by ams6110 »

anonbanker wrote: post #28
brightsize wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Another part of that trend that I've noticed of late is people calling piss "pee" and shit "poo" or "poop". Just like you did when you were a 2-year-old and Mommy said you had "poo poo diapers" that needed changing.

I'm surprised at this, as in my experience, the overwhelming trend in north america is to avoid talking about bodily functions at all costs, nearly to the point of denying they happen. The words they use after they break this nigh-impenetrable barrier are usually codified in the most non-offensive ways possible. Someone having a conversation about "shit", for instance, will have a far more uncomfortable audience in N…

the overwhelming trend in north america is to avoid talking about bodily functions at all costs

Unless it's a group of women talking about menstruation, that can go on for hours.

Re: Coloring books are suddenly catching on with adults

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Post by Someone1234 »

I don't see how coloring is any different from doing puzzles, playing board games, building Lego, having waterfights (or other simulated "war" e.g. laser tag), all of which have been popular adult pastimes for a while now...

Seems like people go through phases: Childhood (where fun is seen as normal), teenagehood (where teenagers try to separate themselves from childhood things), young-adults (where they discover it is "ok" to be whoever they want), and adults who just don't give a damn anymore (although some people still care WAY too much what other people think, see 'Keeping Up with the Joneses' etc).

Maybe if adults would stop caring what others thought about them so much, they could just have childhood fun without feeling ashamed or guilty. The world would likely be a better place, with less stress, and more fun.

Re: Coloring books are suddenly catching on with adults

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Post by jerf »

pluma wrote: post #20
toxican wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"pee" and "poop" are like the base terms for those two things. With "piss" and "shit" being the crude terms, and "poo" or "wee" being the more childish terms. This is the most stupid conversation I've ever had on this website.

Frankly it's more infantile that Americans insist on talking about "restrooms" when it's clear you're not going there to have a lie-down.

Oh, that goes back a long ways, and goes across cultures too. It's a human thing, not an "American" thing. Maybe you can find some culture somewhere in the world that unironically hangs signs that idiomatically translate to "The Shitters ->", but it'll be the exception rather than the rule.

Re: Coloring books are suddenly catching on with adults

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Post by Someone1234 »

anonbanker wrote: post #27
shaurz wrote: post #6

The next stage of infantalisation. I never thought it would get this bad!

I'm personally waiting for footie pajamas to be considered office attire. I give it ten more years. either way, I'm saddened that you are downvoted. If you look through the past fifty years of culture, there is a distinct shift from ultra-masculinity and characteristics of maturity being favored to emotions, childlike playing, and feminine attire becming the characteristics that the youth favor in their sexual partne…

> If you look through the past fifty years of culture, there is a distinct shift from ultra-masculinity and characteristics of maturity being favored to emotions, childlike playing, and feminine attire becming the characteristics that the youth favor in their sexual partners. Do we not want to acknowledge this is happening, or was it merely the "tone" we're supposedly downvoting once again?

One little nitpick, you forgot to say why this is "bad." You said it is happening, but considering your tone towards the OP (and the remarks about downvotes) I'm guessing you agree that this is a "bad thing" so, why exactly?

Also are you playing the whole "masculinity good," "femininity bad" card? Seems like a rather dated attitude.

Re: Coloring books are suddenly catching on with adults

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Post by Someone1234 »

anonbanker wrote: post #28
brightsize wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Another part of that trend that I've noticed of late is people calling piss "pee" and shit "poo" or "poop". Just like you did when you were a 2-year-old and Mommy said you had "poo poo diapers" that needed changing.

I'm surprised at this, as in my experience, the overwhelming trend in north america is to avoid talking about bodily functions at all costs, nearly to the point of denying they happen. The words they use after they break this nigh-impenetrable barrier are usually codified in the most non-offensive ways possible. Someone having a conversation about "shit", for instance, will have a far more uncomfortable audience in N…

I've noticed this, and it is actually a pain in the butt (minor pun intended) because when you try to book a hotel room or want to look at a home to buy/rent online, they almost never ever include pictures of the "restroom." Even if the size/functionality is a legitimate feature that you're paying for.

Fortunately with travel sites like Tripadvisor often include photos from your average tourists who didn't get the memo about "never take a photo of the bathrooms ever!" and thus you get to see what you're in for with the accommodation. There's no alternative with home shopping, other than physically visiting the place.

Re: Coloring books are suddenly catching on with adults

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Post by vbnmvbnmvbnm »

Someone1234 wrote: post #33

I don't see how coloring is any different from doing puzzles, playing board games, building Lego, having waterfights (or other simulated "war" e.g. laser tag), all of which have been popular adult pastimes for a while now... Seems like people go through phases: Childhood (where fun is seen as normal), teenagehood (where teenagers try to separate themselves from childhood things), young-adults (where they discover it…

I would say there's a degree of distinction between paint-by-numbers, versus coloring with magic markers or crayons. As with any craft or skill, including visual arts, there's opportunities for advancement.

But yeah, nothing wrong with relaxing pastimes, and aimless meandering. Not everything has to be a mad rush toward some greater goal or executed in the edification of some grand and auspicious endeavor.

Re: Coloring books are suddenly catching on with adults

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Post by lfowles »

toxican wrote: post #29
pluma wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Frankly it's more infantile that Americans insist on talking about "restrooms" when it's clear you're not going there to have a lie-down.

I don't think anyone really associate the the "rest" in "restroom" with resting. May as well call it infantile to call it a "bathroom" when only children take baths.

Right, I resist calling it a bathroom in places where it won't actually have a bath. Guess I should start asking at restaurants where the water closet is?
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