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cjh8504 — 9 years ago(April 13, 2016 10:08 PM)
Well, but it's like, how can you not? How can you NOT like the Beatles? How can you NOT like Cheers, or Rocky, or Pizza or spaghetti, or whatever, 95% of people like? It just blows my mind. I'm not saying Rocky has to be your favorite movie, or Beatles your favorite band, etc, but at least like them, enjoy them. Realize they're place in history. Respect them. You feel me?
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simest — 9 years ago(April 14, 2016 02:57 AM)
Well, but it's like, how can you not? How can you NOT like the Beatles? How can you NOT like Cheers, or Rocky, or Pizza or spaghetti, or whatever, 95% of people like? It just blows my mind.
It comes down to diversity in the end.
People see the world differently, are shaped by their upbringing, experiences and any number of factors that give them their own identity and perspective.
They end up with their own unique view of everything around them.
Sure, there are some things that will be considered great by the broader majority (perhaps even vastly so) of world thinking.
Elvis, Alfred Hitchcock, The Beatles, Beethoven, etc are all typical examples.
But there will still be significant numbers that don't share the majority view..this is inevitable.
You with HALLOWEEN II preferred to HALLOWEEN would fall into this minority group on that particular occasion.
And that is your privilege. I would never label you foolish in any way for that preference.
These people are entitled to their voice and their view. Comparing opinion is fine but criticizing them for it is unnecessary.
I'm not saying Rocky has to be your favorite movie, or Beatles your favorite band, etc, but at least like them, enjoy them. Realize they're place in history. Respect them. You feel me?
Well, people aren't obliged to like them if they simply don't like them.
No one can ask for that.
But I share your thought that certain artists/works should be respected and acknowledged for their historic impact.
I understand that you're passionate about the things you like..and that's not a bad thing.
But you have to retain a tolerance for others who differ.
I thought ROCKY was fine, entertaining and enjoyable. It didn't impact on me the way it did many others however.
But I can respect it's cultural significance, lasting power and achievement.
Russell Crowe is an actor I find hard to watch. His presence on-screen does nothing for me and generally I find his acting style unappealing.
But he is a top actor who has got where he is because he has worked hard and clearly must have talent.
So I respect that.
People will like and dislike through natural instinctwe may discuss, compare opinions and views - but they shouldn't be criticized for that.
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simest — 9 years ago(April 14, 2016 04:49 PM)
I'm impressed you've said that and you can only try. None of us are perfect here or can hold their preferences above the next person.
I know I certainly can't.
But we all remain free to agree/differ on anything in a healthy manner by giving fair opinion with due respect.
And despite all our clashes, I still hold no grudges and it's never been personal - I think you know that.
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cjh8504 — 9 years ago(April 16, 2016 01:31 PM)
No. You and Barney and I have had our differences, but there was always an underlining, I don't know, respect or something. Most people make it personal and that's when I put them on ignore. You guys have always at least kept it above board shall we say.
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dave626 — 9 years ago(November 02, 2016 05:00 PM)
Me too. I mean Karen and Janet were beautiful and all, but Jill just had that beauty, innocence and niceness to her. Of the 3 I liked her the most.
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