Adults

May 6, 2008, 7:08 AM

They really need to learn that some questions are just not socially acceptable anymore. The amount of times that I've had this conversation is ridiculous -

Adult - "So who are you going to prom with?"
Me - "Oh I'm going with Zoe"
Adult - "So, is she your girlfriend then?"

It's just annoying. My Grandma (bless her) is the worst, whenever I even mention a girl she asks the girlfriend question.

Am I the only one who this really annoys? ><

May 6, 2008, 7:13 AM

Hmmm... not really. My dad asks me all sorts of questions, only realistic that some of them are concerning relationships. It's natural that parents want to know about their kids' social lives.
Though it varies from person to person. I don't mind talking about my barely existent social life.

May 6, 2008, 7:15 AM

Actually you're fortunate that when you tell them your gf name they don't forget almost instantly then ask everytime you see them whether or not you have a gf and what her name is. And they do it five times!!!!!!!
However, your tone does indicate that zoe is not your girlfriend.
Obviously all adults believe everybody young is a nymphomaniac.
But when adults that aren't related to you ask stupid fucking questions about who you are going out with, just tell them you're a gay. They will feel so uncomfortable that they'll never ask again.

May 6, 2008, 8:33 AM

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Originally Posted by General Beatrix

My Grandma (bless her) is the worst, whenever I even mention a girl she asks the girlfriend question.

Ah now see, there's a big difference between adults and grandparents. Once most adults hit their 60's, they go into the "annoying old fart" stage of their lives. In this stage of their metamorphosis they're suddenly overtaken by nostalgia to the point of delusion and see the past as some glorious haven of purity and safety. Also in this stage, they toss consideration aside in favor of being bitter old asses who drive slowly to piss people off, ask inappropriate things and tell embarrassing stories. This of course gives any rational person a profound sense of irony when they see an elderly person being rude while at the same time harping on about how everyone was polite in the good ol' days.

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Originally Posted by Iago

But when adults that aren't related to you ask stupid fucking questions about who you are going out with, just tell them you're a gay. They will feel so uncomfortable that they'll never ask again.

I think I'll try that out

May 6, 2008, 10:29 AM

I used to get 'so are you courting then?' Or why AREN'T you courting yet

Stop asking me these stupid questions

My dad was REALLY annoying with his comments

Dad: (fag in hand) 'If I ever find out you're smoking you're gunna be in so much trouble'

Me (being like 16/17): Sod off you bloody hypocrite

Dad: DON'T SWEAR AT ME....wanna go for a drink?

WTF

May 6, 2008, 11:53 AM

you're more lucky that they actually care about you. my dad doesn't really talk to me about anything except money.

i do likes the money though.

May 6, 2008, 12:00 PM

My parents never talk to me about boys.

They just assume that I'm an ugly sad-sack who's going to die a lonely old spinster with 27 cats, which is fine by me.

My friend's dad on the other hand is always asking questions like that. o.o I was at hers last week and we were going to the shop, and he kept asking us if we were going to meet our boyfriends, and that I was to tell him if she had a boyfriend waiting for her so that he could kick his ass, etc etc.

Tbh I think I prefer having the awkward parents. ><

May 6, 2008, 12:27 PM

i hate it so much. i can't stand talking to my parents, so ill just leave my house. my parents annoy the crap out of me, by asking stupid fuckin questions like (how old is she, have you had sex ((yes i fuckin know)), and how did we meet)

May 6, 2008, 12:55 PM

The questions adults ask annoy me too. Like yesterday, I went out to lunch with a friend and she picked up food from McDonalds for her sister's lunch since it was her birthday. When we got to the school, the recess lady walked over to the truck and was like, "ohhh Diana it's been so long" and blah blah blah since she hadn't seen her so long. Then she was like, "who's that? Is he your booooyfriend?"

Then when we both yelled no in unison, she asked if we were cousins since we look alike. It's even worse when they follow up a dumb question with another dumb question.

May 6, 2008, 3:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ARC-77

Ah now see, there's a big difference between adults and grandparents. Once most adults hit their 60's, they go into the "annoying old fart" stage of their lives. In this stage of their metamorphosis they're suddenly overtaken by nostalgia to the point of delusion and see the past as some glorious haven of purity and safety. Also in this stage, they toss consideration aside in favor of being bitter old asses who drive slowly to piss people off, ask inappropriate things and tell embarrassing stories. This of course gives any rational person a profound sense of irony when they see an elderly person being rude while at the same time harping on about how everyone was polite in the good ol' days.

I laughed. The last part was especially awesome. The truth can be hilarious.