What is Cute - Page 2

Shawnee123 · 07-26-2006, 10:22 AM

Egad...this conversation makes me think how terribly immature I am for my age!

I will say to a coworker "How cute is that skirt?"

However, I'm not phony...if I didn't like the skirt I would keep my mouth shut.

So I guess what I'm saying is that "cute" is one of those overused words that has lost meaning because people apply it to so many things.

Then again, I have a philosophy on curse words that may be related to this conversation. OK, just because someone decided that a certain series of letters constitute a "bad" word doesn't make the word itself "bad." The emotion it is supposed to evoke may indeed be bad, but the word itself is not. Therefore, I could look someone straight in the eye and say "You happy flower face parental love child" and while it doesn't sound particularly mean if I mean it to be mean then it is. Because someone a long time ago thought that using the word "fuckhead" in that statement is what would make it a bad statement has no bearing on the emotion I am feeling as I say the less innocuous statement.

Having said that, "cute" can just be a formation of letters that we use when we are trying to provide a compliment, or an idea of loveliness..it's just verbal convention that leads us to use cute instead of some more illuminating and aesthetic verbage.

(What the hell did I just say up there? Never mind, I'm just talking out of my ass.)

Trilby · 07-26-2006, 10:53 AM

Immature? Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no. I've no idea what I was on about when I started this. Anyway, I'm concerned about something else today and it's really, really bothering me: Woody Allen and Scarlett Johanssan. Now, why would their relationship bother me to the degree that it has? Gads.

fargon · 07-26-2006, 11:37 AM

this is cute

Brooke of the Land · 07-26-2006, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

You were running for over six hours, or the car was?

AAA has that long of a response time?

Haha, the car was running for over six hours. I was diligently working my ass off, not even clued in to the fact that the car was just idling away. I didn't have a cell phone at the time, and by the time I realized my keys were locked in the car, I couldn't get back into work. Luckily, I only live about a block away from where I work, so I was able to walk home and cry to my fiance. I can't remember why we decided against AAA. No money, maybe? Yes, we're that poor. Thanks can be given to a college education for that one. Anyway, we ended up calling my parents (who live a good 45 minutes away) to come rescue me. While we were waiting for them, my fiance and I walked back to my car and had a little picnic in the rock pit that we call a parking lot behind the building. That's cute, right?!

afrayedknot · 07-26-2006, 11:44 AM

The reason God makes puppies and babies so cute....is so you don't kill them!
!

glatt · 07-26-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brooke of the Land

... Luckily, I only live about a block away from where I work...

And you drive to work?

Brooke of the Land · 07-26-2006, 12:08 PM

If I had a bike, I'd ride it. However, when it's 100+ degrees outside, you just can't find the willpower to walk that block. And since I work in a restaurant, that means I'm on my feet and moving and going the whole time, usually for a good 4-6 hours. After that, I'm doing good to drag my feet to my car.

Shawnee123 · 07-26-2006, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Immature? Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no. I've no idea what I was on about when I started this. Anyway, I'm concerned about something else today and it's really, really bothering me: Woody Allen and Scarlett Johanssan. Now, why would their relationship bother me to the degree that it has? Gads.

What happened to Soon-Lee or whatever her name was? I had no idea! Maybe Scarlett wants to replace Mariel Hemingway in the remake of Manhattan?

Trilby · 07-26-2006, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

What happened to Soon-Lee or whatever her name was? I had no idea! Maybe Scarlett wants to replace Mariel Hemingway in the remake of Manhattan?

Soon Yi is not amused.

glatt · 07-26-2006, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Soon Yi is not amused.

But she can't be surprised, can she?

Clodfobble · 07-26-2006, 01:05 PM

THIS is cute.

Wait, I mean it's not "cute," it's something else entirely. Adorable maybe? Can you really say you're immune to this cuteness, Bri?

glatt · 07-26-2006, 01:18 PM

Is that minifob?

Trilby · 07-26-2006, 01:23 PM

That's an adorable monkey!

Clodfobble · 07-26-2006, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

Is that minifob?

Yep!

skysidhe · 07-26-2006, 02:01 PM

precious! adorable and oh, oh so cute!

I think cute, the good kind of cute WAS meant for all kinds of babys!

a very darling minifob

07-26-2006, 10:22 AM	#16
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Egad...this conversation makes me think how terribly immature I am for my age! I will say to a coworker "How cute is that skirt?" However, I'm not phony...if I didn't like the skirt I would keep my mouth shut. So I guess what I'm saying is that "cute" is one of those overused words that has lost meaning because people apply it to so many things. Then again, I have a philosophy on curse words that may be related to this conversation. OK, just because someone decided that a certain series of letters constitute a "bad" word doesn't make the word itself "bad." The emotion it is supposed to evoke may indeed be bad, but the word itself is not. Therefore, I could look someone straight in the eye and say "You happy flower face parental love child" and while it doesn't sound particularly mean if I mean it to be mean then it is. Because someone a long time ago thought that using the word "fuckhead" in that statement is what would make it a bad statement has no bearing on the emotion I am feeling as I say the less innocuous statement. Having said that, "cute" can just be a formation of letters that we use when we are trying to provide a compliment, or an idea of loveliness..it's just verbal convention that leads us to use cute instead of some more illuminating and aesthetic verbage. (What the hell did I just say up there? Never mind, I'm just talking out of my ass.) __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

07-26-2006, 10:53 AM	#17
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Immature? Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no. I've no idea what I was on about when I started this. Anyway, I'm concerned about something else today and it's really, really bothering me: Woody Allen and Scarlett Johanssan. Now, why would their relationship bother me to the degree that it has? Gads. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

07-26-2006, 11:37 AM	#18
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	this is cute __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

07-26-2006, 11:44 AM	#20
afrayedknot Disorderly Disciplinarian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 21	The reason God makes puppies and babies so cute....is so you don't kill them! ! __________________ What would you attempt to do if you could not fail?

07-26-2006, 01:05 PM	#26
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	THIS is cute. Wait, I mean it's not "cute," it's something else entirely. Adorable maybe? Can you really say you're immune to this cuteness, Bri? Attached Images

07-26-2006, 12:08 PM	#22
Brooke of the Land obsequious purple and clairvoiant Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 45	If I had a bike, I'd ride it. However, when it's 100+ degrees outside, you just can't find the willpower to walk that block. And since I work in a restaurant, that means I'm on my feet and moving and going the whole time, usually for a good 4-6 hours. After that, I'm doing good to drag my feet to my car.

07-26-2006, 01:18 PM	#27
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Is that minifob?

07-26-2006, 01:23 PM	#28
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	That's an adorable monkey! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

07-26-2006, 02:01 PM	#30
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	precious! adorable and oh, oh so cute! I think cute, the good kind of cute WAS meant for all kinds of babys! a very darling minifob

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