Other people's poor decisions

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 10-10-2011, 07:43 AM

I can't help but be frustrated. Sure, nothing to do with me (except when I've given important advice), but damnit. Y U make bad choices?

Sim Kid · 10-10-2011, 08:01 AM

Especially when other people wind up getting harmed some way by their bad decisions.

Many subway stores out here actually hate the $5 footlong because after so many deals, stores often lose money despite getting an increase in customers. That's because they always order the most expensive subs to produce and are supposed to use the money saved to buy chips and a drink; but they don't. There are numerous times when I want to tell them, "You're gonna eat all that?" When they ask for a Chicken Bacon Ranch and order $15 worth of veggies and $5 worth of mayonnaise and we can't close the sandwich. :[

***CaptHayfever*** · 10-10-2011, 01:54 PM

$5 worth of mayo on one sandwich? You're either using too much or paying too much.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***Ace Mercury*** · 10-10-2011, 02:35 PM

I thought poor choices was the basis of a thriving economy.

***Marilink*** · 10-10-2011, 03:52 PM

I hate watching poor decisions of others...it's why sometimes I have to stop watching a movie or TV show if I just get pissed at the stupidity of the characters.

**Loot** · 10-10-2011, 04:59 PM

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Especially when other people wind up getting harmed some way by their bad decisions.

Many subway stores out here actually hate the $5 footlong because after so many deals, stores often lose money despite getting an increase in customers. That's because they always order the most expensive subs to produce and are supposed to use the money saved to buy chips and a drink; but they don't. There are numerous times when I want to tell them, "You're gonna eat all that?" When they ask for a Chicken Bacon Ranch and order $15 worth of veggies and $5 worth of mayonnaise and we can't close the sandwich. :[

yo dawg I definitely agree how dare people try to save money when they should waste that money on overpriced chips and pop they're like commies

Sim Kid · 10-11-2011, 02:48 PM

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$5 worth of mayo on one sandwich? You're either using too much or paying too much.

Or they ask for that much? :P

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yo dawg I definitely agree how dare people try to save money when they should waste that money on overpriced chips and pop they're like commies

That's why it's a poor decision - because unlike that 1% of people who work in the top, we know people will save money and not buy chips and a drink and make the stores lose money.

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I hate watching poor decisions of others...it's why sometimes I have to stop watching a movie or TV show if I just get pissed at the stupidity of the characters.

I know. It also hurts to have to write them into fiction because in my eyes, why would anyone make such a stupid choice? But sometimes, the fact that they could have come up with a better option is what makes it so dramatic in the first place. (Just read most of Shakespeare. :P How many of his plays wouldn't have ended in a bloodbath if the characters just didn't make dumbass decisions?)

But if it's a comedy...sometimes that's why it's funny. Doesn't make it any less "Oh god *Facepalm*" worthy, though.

***CaptHayfever*** · 10-12-2011, 12:49 AM

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How many of his plays wouldn't have ended in a bloodbath if the characters just didn't make dumbass decisions?

The real kickers are the history plays, since those recreate stupid decisions & bloodbaths that actually happened.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***Booyakasha*** · 10-12-2011, 01:48 AM

To be fair, Hamlet was more guilty of poor indecision.

It's hard for me to point fingers, because I'm so well-acquainted with my own poor decisions. I kind of feel like, 'man, that guy sure did the wrong thing. bet it looked like the right thing to do at the time, though'. Then I give forth with a spontaneous, heartfelt rendition of 'He Ain't Heavy (He's My Brother)' that brings down the house.

Sim Kid · 10-12-2011, 10:10 AM

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It's hard for me to point fingers, because I'm so well-acquainted with my own poor decisions. I kind of feel like, 'man, that guy sure did the wrong thing. bet it looked like the right thing to do at the time, though'. Then I give forth with a spontaneous, heartfelt rendition of 'He Ain't Heavy (He's My Brother)' that brings down the house.

Me too. :< I sometimes wish I could go back and retcon some poor decisions I made (especially when I went to the wrong place at the wrong time) but sadly it's a necessary evil since that's a learning experience.

***Ace Mercury*** · 10-12-2011, 01:57 PM

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I sometimes wish I could go back and retcon some poor decisions I made

depression comix

**Loot** · 10-12-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sim Kid

I know. It also hurts to have to write them into fiction because in my eyes, why would anyone make such a stupid choice? But sometimes, the fact that they could have come up with a better option is what makes it so dramatic in the first place. (Just read most of Shakespeare. :P How many of his plays wouldn't have ended in a bloodbath if the characters just didn't make dumbass decisions?)

But if it's a comedy...sometimes that's why it's funny. Doesn't make it any less "Oh god *Facepalm*" worthy, though.

God forbid morals from hundreds of years ago be any goddamn different from what they are now

***Booyakasha*** · 10-14-2011, 08:54 AM

Well, if you look at something like 'Macbeth', right? It's easy to just say, 'Macbeth made really poor decisions', but that's kind of oversimplifying things. Reducing a fairly complex character to a clown getting a pie in the face.

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Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 8,884 Thanks: 80 Thanked 198 Times in 122 Posts	Especially when other people wind up getting harmed some way by their bad decisions. Many subway stores out here actually hate the $5 footlong because after so many deals, stores often lose money despite getting an increase in customers. That's because they always order the most expensive subs to produce and are supposed to use the money saved to buy chips and a drink; but they don't. There are numerous times when I want to tell them, "You're gonna eat all that?" When they ask for a Chicken Bacon Ranch and order $15 worth of veggies and $5 worth of mayonnaise and we can't close the sandwich. :[

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*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	$5 worth of mayo on one sandwich? You're either using too much or paying too much. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

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*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	I hate watching poor decisions of others...it's why sometimes I have to stop watching a movie or TV show if I just get pissed at the stupidity of the characters.

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*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	To be fair, Hamlet was more guilty of poor indecision. It's hard for me to point fingers, because I'm so well-acquainted with my own poor decisions. I kind of feel like, 'man, that guy sure did the wrong thing. bet it looked like the right thing to do at the time, though'. Then I give forth with a spontaneous, heartfelt rendition of 'He Ain't Heavy (He's My Brother)' that brings down the house.

10-14-2011, 08:54 AM	#13
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	Well, if you look at something like 'Macbeth', right? It's easy to just say, 'Macbeth made really poor decisions', but that's kind of oversimplifying things. Reducing a fairly complex character to a clown getting a pie in the face.