Some things baffle me

[Karen]

How certain things make "trending topics" on Twitter also baffle me. For a while there Justin Beiber was there every day ... why?

I don't mind when people I have never heard of are "trending topics" - as they are sometimes political figures from countries I don't know a lot about, or sports I don't follow, but when a pop singer gets months worth of attention for apparently, well, existing ...

[kokopup]

How certain things make "trending topics" on Twitter also baffle me. For a while there Justin Beiber was there every day ... why?

I don't mind when people I have never heard of are "trending topics" - as they are sometimes political figures from countries I don't know a lot about, or sports I don't follow, but when a pop singer gets months worth of attention for apparently, well, existing ...

I'm baffled by anyones need to "twitter". Period. If people did not have a voyeuristic need to peep into others lives then 'the media', Facebook and Twitter would not exist.

[Medusa]

I'm baffled by anyones need to "twitter". Period. If people did not have a voyeuristic need to peep into others lives then 'the media', Facebook and Twitter would not exist.

That isn't always true. I just recently reconnected w/two nephews and a niece that I haven't seen in over 20 years. FB made that possible b/c I tried so many other ways first and was unsuccessful.

Something else: b/c I have a son I become irritated when I hear things such as "It's her day" or "the bride this" and "the bride that". It's the groom's day as well and some people tend to forget that. They're focused on the gown, the food, the entertainment and that's fine to a degree. However, it's the marriage that's important and there are two in that marriage. The groom gets shoved out of the spotlight. I think this in some ways contributes to the Bridezilla thing. It's all about her and he gets left out.

[lizbud]

Something else: b/c I have a son I become irritated when I hear things such as "It's her day" or "the bride this" and "the bride that". It's the groom's day as well and some people tend to forget that. They're focused on the gown, the food, the entertainment and that's fine to a degree. However, it's the marriage that's important and there are two in that marriage. The groom gets shoved out of the spotlight. I think this in some ways contributes to the Bridezilla thing. It's all about her and he gets left out.

When the Groom starts wearing a Bridal Gown, then he'll get as much attention as the Bride.

[Medusa]

When the Groom starts wearing a Bridal Gown, then he'll get as much attention as the Bride.

That's exactly my point. Too much attention is paid to the gown, etc. There are two people in a marriage. There should be less focus on the wedding frills and more focus on the marriage. A celebration of the day, however, is certainly appropriate.

[Grace]

I'm baffled by anyones need to "twitter". Period. If people did not have a voyeuristic need to peep into others lives then 'the media', Facebook and Twitter would not exist.

My thoughts exactly.

[jennielynn1970]

I'm baffled by anyones need to "twitter". Period. If people did not have a voyeuristic need to peep into others lives then 'the media', Facebook and Twitter would not exist.

I like to Facebook.... Twitter doesn't do much for me, but Facebook keeps me up to date with what my friends are doing, and I like to know. So, I guess that makes me a peeper or voyeuristic, lol. Ooooh... I wonder if that goes along with being a nudist too!

[lizbud]

How certain things make "trending topics" on Twitter also baffle me. For a while there Justin Beiber was there every day ... why?

I don't mind when people I have never heard of are "trending topics" - as they are sometimes political figures from countries I don't know a lot about, or sports I don't follow, but when a pop singer gets months worth of attention for apparently, well, existing ...

I suspect their Public Relations people feed that stuff to the "news" folks.
Some people eat that stuff up. Whatever.

Check out any regular news website, how many non-news items can be found taking up space there?

[Pawsitive Thinking]

most things baffle me

[Karen]

Okay, to add to the things that baffle me, there's a link - that I did not click - that Justin Beiber is writing a memoir! He's what, 15? 16? Sheesh! Next thing will be a cookbook, or whatever publicists can think of to make another buck off his popularity!

[pomtzu]

Okay, to add to the things that baffle me, there's a link - that I did not click - that Justin Beiber is writing a memoir! He's what, 15? 16? Sheesh! Next thing will be a cookbook, or whatever publicists can think of to make another buck off his popularity!

Call me stupid, but I don't even know who JB is!!! I have a feeling that I'm not missing much tho.........

[Asiel]

Call me stupid, but I don't even know who JB is!!! I have a feeling that I'm not missing much tho.........

Ha ha ha...you're in line with me Pom...I think he's that young 15 yr old Canadian singer everyone thinks is sooo cute...looks pretty ordinary to me. I don't really like him or the singing so that's all I can say about him...give or take a few years and he'll probably be a has been.

As for Chelsea's wedding I thought her gown was fabulous but for the price I guess it was supposed to be. I didn't watch or read much about the wedding, doesn't hold any interest for me.
I hope they'll have a happy life and a great marriage.

[Cataholic]

If no one is interested in all this 'nonsense', then why would there be such a public showing of it? If people truly don't/didn't care...the news media would move on. Someone must be interested.

I think Chelsea Clinton has held her head high, shown a lot of class, grace under pressure, etc. If her day (or their day, LOL) makes the news, great! It is, as someone else mentioned, a happy reporting.

People like different things, they have different interests, maybe they live vicariously, I don't really know. I tend to see things from a convenience standpoint. TVs, radio, phones, magazines....if it works for ME, holds MY interest, makes ME happy, I indulge/watch/read/pay attention. If not, I move on, turn it off, pass it on.

Oddly enough, I really don't think the world revolves around me. I am one tiny, teeny part in it, and I appreciate that others enjoy/see/want things differently than I. Maybe watching or learning about the wedding was really a top marker for someone.

[Alysser]

Okay, to add to the things that baffle me, there's a link - that I did not click - that Justin Beiber is writing a memoir! He's what, 15? 16? Sheesh! Next thing will be a cookbook, or whatever publicists can think of to make another buck off his popularity!

For the record, he is a sensation to the American youth and it did take him alot of work. It's not like he's just some kid who is writing a novel about his life. He doesn't exactly have the "normal" life most kids have or have had. Granted I have no interest in reading it nor am I a fan of said singer, but it's just a point to bring up.

[wombat2u2004]

I heard that Hillary asked Chelsea if she had sex with Marc yet.
Chelsea replied to her "Not according to Dad."