What brings out your inner-snob?

[hal2814]

People who confuse "educate" with "control" really tick me off. I had a friend who always thought he could "educate" his buddies on beer. Well, guess what? They prefer what they're drinking to what you're drinking. If you just want them to sample something and they're actually wanting to do so, then by all means. But this isn't a religion. You don't have to convert people. Sometimes beer snobs get it in their head that their buddies just haven't found the right beer yet, but they did. It's called Bud Light. Stop trying to control your friends' decisions.

I also see this in other places like sex ed. Parents get this idea if we just "educate" more then teen pregnancy and STDs will go away. At this point, the kids know what is going on. In our school district sex ed starts in 5th grade. Teens are STILL getting pregnant and getting STDs, and people act like they just need to "educate" more. All the teaching in the world isn't going to force action on the part of the students. It's just the parents' attempt to blame what they can't control on something other than their kids.

EDIT: Oh, and to toss my 2 cents into the BSG debate, the new series was better from what I saw of it but like the original I lost interest along the way. In the old series, I lost interest at '80. In the new series, I stopped watching some time shortly after them finding the other Battlestar (Pegasus maybe?). I didn't hate it, but I just stopped caring and lost track.

 

[Revvy]

I feel the same way about the old Buck Rogers. I watch it now and think, "Man this is NOT how I remember this," but I still love watching it.

Yeah but Pamela Hensley as Princess Ardala, here hotness in those outfits is timeless. Wish I could say the same thing about Erin Grey in there.

Mroawr.

people who microwave any meat product. I'm not talking reheating a meal. I mean using the microwave to cook. "Oh, no thanks. I'm really not hungry right now. I just ate, like, 48 hours ago." if weber started a church, i would surely convert.

Over 20 years ago, when I was just out of High School and working in Tv production we did a weekly cooking show, shot in iirc an appliance store, that was all Microwave cooking. And I'm talking roasting a turkey in one, or a potroast, or French Cuisine even. I couldn't believe it. And of course we the production crew got to eat all the food. And it was delicious. It can be done. It's not just "I'm going to put my steak in and nuke it on high for 5 minutes." There were a lot of preliminary steps before the product went it, and there were things you had to do, like take the bird out every 20 minutes and baste it or something.

I'm trying to remember if she browned the meat first, like with roast, or she had a way to do it in there. But it's a lot of work. And as a cook, nothing I would do. I mean if I'm going to brown the meat, then I'm going to cook it my dutch oven that I browned it in anyway.

 

[hal2814]

Yeah but Pamela Hensley as Princess Ardala, here hotness in those outfits is timeless. Wish I could say the same thing about Erin Grey in there.

Mroawr.

Watch the original opening credits from the pilot movie. Pamela Hensley and Erin Grey and both wearing HOT outfits and writhing around on Buck Rogers letters while the version of Suspension (main theme) with lyrics is playing. You'll likely change your mind about Ms. Grey.

EDIT: Here's a crappy res version. Check it out at 2:08 specifically to see Erin Grey but don't skip over anything to get there.

 

[Revvy]

Watch the original opening credits from the pilot movie. Pamela Hensley and Erin Grey and both wearing HOT outfits and writhing around on Buck Rogers letters while the version of Suspension (main theme) with lyrics is playing. You'll likely change your mind about Ms. Grey.

EDIT: Here's a crappy res version. Check it out at 2:08 specifically to see Erin Grey but don't skip over anything to get there.

Holy Carp!!!!! I forgot about that. That was from the Cinema version, right, not the Tv pilot? IIRC the costumes for both of them were pretty hot.

Don't get me wrong, back in my horny teenage days both of them were stroke worthy. It's just that in the sanitized tv version the costumes that they put her in, even though they were fiiiine then, don't seem to hold up as much as Hensly's stuff still does today.

She looks like she should be wearing rollerskates and being a car-hop in a live action version of the Jetson's Movie.

Speaking of, I think that the tv series is on Hulu. Edit- They must have been on only for a limited run, they're not there any more.

 

[BlueSunshine]

People thinking they are music aficionados who listen to nothing but commercial radio and purchase the crap that is purveyed there.

BMC, fast food, and pop music in it's varied forms; all one in the same.

This, I'm amazed at how much I've seen this throughout my years. Like "Wolfmother are so good man, you ever hear of them"? Yes, they have a platinum album so at least a million people have heard of them.

My inner snob is when people talk about the great food they had at some chain restaurant and how it's their favorite and nothing else can compare. Frankly, I'll take some mom and pop shop over re-heated food with a ton of preservatives that's been shipped across 20 states to get to your plate. Like for instance, everyone loves The Cheescake Factory. There's advertisements in their menu's, nuff said.

Another thing that brings out my snob is when people talk cars. Like for instance, how people rave about how great GMC/Dodge are. I guess they like overpaying for bland and unreliable cars made in Mexico. For me, it's common sense not to enjoy products where you're overpaying for crap, but for everyone else that's snobbery.

 

[FromZwolle]

People who i title: know nothing know it alls. Please don't give me advice on how to do something i'm liscensed to do when you have never even seen it done. Just because you overheard an industry term on some home improvement show does not make you and expert.

 

[bknifefight]

Bartenders who know nothing about the beer they are serving don't bother me. What bothers me is when said bartender starts making recommendations.

We were in a bar that sold Voodoo Brews (from Meadville, PA). My friend Leslie asked me which one she should try and I suggested the Gran Met (a Belgian Strong Ale at 11%). The bartender said "Oh, you'll love it. It's just like Blue Moon." I told him it is absolutely not in any way "just like Blue Moon." He rummaged through the cooler pulling a Blue Moon out and pointed at each bottle. "Look, it says 'Belgian Style Ale' on each." To which I replied "Belgium has the widest diversity of beer on the planet!" Yeah, I came off as a big snob but if I were there drinking Blue Moon and said to him "I love this beer, what else would I like?" and he convinced me to buy a $12 bottle of beer that is nothing like it, I would probably not be too happy.

 

[Revvy]

I guess the thing that bugs me is the endless repetitive recitation of "Bud, Bud light, Miller, Miller Light, Coors, Coors light," when you ask what beer they have on tap at some place you've never been to before. Sometimes I've asked them to skip the top half of the list and just tell me what beers they have that noone orders, is at the bottom of the list or that they've never heard of, or not made by Bud, Miller or Coors. Sometimes they are locked in with the rote repetition of the list that they can't do it.

Heck most of the time they never have to go further than bud light and have forgotten what else is on their list.

But sometimes I get lucky and there's something really cool down there, like dead guy (That's how I discovered that for awhile Ruby Tuesday's actually had it on tap) Or at least a Sam Adam's product.

 

[bernerbrau]

I saw Bud American on the tap list for a restaurant I was at, no micros, so I thought I'd try it. At first the waitress was really confused, didn't know what I was ordering. "You mean Bud Light?" No, right here on the menu. Bud American. "Oh. I think that's Bud Light." No, it's a different beer. So she went back to the bar and asked. Came back and said, "oh, we don't carry that anymore because nobody wanted it." My wife gave me a dirty look and said I was being difficult.

Ordered a Sam Adams because if I can't get a micro, they at least produce something drinkable.

 

[Revvy]

My wife gave me a dirty look and said I was being difficult.

Ordered a Sam Adams because if I can't get a micro, they at least produce something drinkable.

Sometimes I hate going out with "Civilians." We have these reunions for the old college radio station, and inevitably when picking a spot I have little say and we end up at someplace with crappy beers. I suggest a brew pub and they complain because they don't serve booze for mixed drinks, or don't have food there.

And they just don't understand that what I am drinking is a HUGE part of the pleasure of going out for me. I'm not just content with drinking a bud.

It's so much easier when planning stuff with fellow brewers or beergeeks, we name a brewpub, and then decide if we've been to it too much recently and should maybe go to another one instead. Then one of us may profess a craving for a certain beer there. We decide, set a time and show up.

 

[FromZwolle]

Sometimes I hate going out with "Civilians." We have these reunions for the old college radio station, and inevitably when picking a spot I have little say and we end up at someplace with crappy beers. I suggest a brew pub and they complain because they don't serve booze for mixed drinks, or don't have food there.

And they just don't understand that what I am drinking is a HUGE part of the pleasure of going out for me. I'm not just content with drinking a bud.

It's so much easier when planning stuff with fellow brewers or beergeeks, we name a brewpub, and then decide if we've been to it too much recently and should maybe go to another one instead. Then one of us may profess a craving for a certain beer there. We decide, set a time and show up.

i'll side with the civilians, just on the food issue. I love being able to have a good homebrew and plan a great meal to match it. If i'm going to spend the money to go out, i still want a good meal with my beer. If you can brew beer at your pub, you can make a sammich too.

 

[Edcculus]

Not really a snob issue, but I'm constantly surprised at how many waiter/bartender type people don't even know what "microbrew" is when I ask for it.

 

[Shooter]

In the old series, I lost interest at '80. In the new series, I stopped watching some time shortly after them finding the other Battlestar (Pegasus maybe?). I didn't hate it, but I just stopped caring and lost track.

That's what so great about the original series, it's only 17 or 18 episodes total. Forget Galactica 1980, that was absolute crap!

Watch the original opening credits from the pilot movie. Pamela Hensley and Erin Grey and both wearing HOT outfits and writhing around on Buck Rogers letters while the version of Suspension (main theme) with lyrics is playing. You'll likely change your mind about Ms. Grey.

That is a good opening sequence!

Hmm, maybe it's time to bust out the old Galactica and Buck Rogers DVDs again.

 

[BlueSunshine]

Not really a snob issue, but I'm constantly surprised at how many waiter/bartender type people don't even know what "microbrew" is when I ask for it.

Yeah, this happens all the time to me. I usually just ask if they have any imported beer and there have been times where they told me that had "Yuengling and Blue Moon".

You don't have to be a beer expert, but at least have the sense to tell someone "I'm not sure, let me check".

 

[jmo88]

Yeah, this happens all the time to me. I usually just ask if they have any imported beer and there have been times where they told me that had "Yuengling and Blue Moon".

You don't have to be a beer expert, but at least have the sense to tell someone "I'm not sure, let me check".

I really do not miss living on the east coast for this reason. Well there I go again being a snob.

 

[SpanishCastleAle]

Taking a great food item (opinion) and making it more complicated than it needs to be all the while covering up the simple beauty of the actual food item. Maybe 'pet-peeve' is better term but 'inner-snob' works.

Like over-marinating good steaks (or marinating them at all imo), a bunch of toppings on a good pizza (good pizza don't need nothin' but sauce and cheese, maybe pepperoni), 31 flavors of chicken wings (when unbreaded, deep-fried, and shaken in buffalo sauce is best...opinion), burgers with mushrooms-bacon-bleu cheese-BBQ sauce-caramelized onions-fried egg-anchovies-jalapenos-fois gras-etc. I like all of these things but I don't need every topping in the universe on one burger. KISS.

 

[Revvy]

i'll side with the civilians, just on the food issue. I love being able to have a good homebrew and plan a great meal to match it. If i'm going to spend the money to go out, i still want a good meal with my beer. If you can brew beer at your pub, you can make a sammich too.

And most of the brewpubs I go to actually have food, or have deals with all the neighboring carryout/delivery joints to deliver to patrons at the bar. It's just that the "civs" don't know that.

We Do dragonmead often and order from Lazy Bones bbq. If you take a look at these menus, you'll see why.

http://www.dragonmead.com/Beers.html

http://www.lazybonessmokehouse.net/2010menu.pdf

60 beers and the best damn 'que I've had outside of Missouri.

 

[azscoob]

Taking a great food item (opinion) and making it more complicated than it needs to be all the while covering up the simple beauty of the actual food item. Maybe 'pet-peeve' is better term but 'inner-snob' works.

Like over-marinating good steaks (or marinating them at all imo), a bunch of toppings on a good pizza (good pizza don't need nothin' but sauce and cheese, maybe pepperoni), 31 flavors of chicken wings (when unbreaded, deep-fried, and shaken in buffalo sauce is best...opinion), burgers with mushrooms-bacon-bleu cheese-BBQ sauce-caramelized onions-fried egg-anchovies-jalapenos-fois gras-etc. I like all of these things but I don't need every topping in the universe on one burger. KISS.

100% agree! I also can't stand a salad that looks more like a hogs trough than a salad, whats wrong with some nice greens, fresh seasonal veggies and a simple dressing? I dont need grilled steak, eggs, 12 kinds of cheese, olives, marinated chicken, candied pecans, sesame crunchies, tofu, and a gallon of way overdone dressing that overpowers the taste of everything else in the bowl.

 

[FromZwolle]

Note to self: Road trip to revvy's neighborhood. the three piggy sammich alone looks worth the drive.

 

[Homercidal]

Most of the brewpubs I've been to have some very good food. Right Brain in Traverse City doesn't serve food, but you can order in, or go to the restaurant across the hall and pick up your food.

And I've never been to teh SE michigan for a beer, but I might just do that for one of them BBQs!

 

[bknifefight]

Taking a great food item (opinion) and making it more complicated than it needs to be all the while covering up the simple beauty of the actual food item. Maybe 'pet-peeve' is better term but 'inner-snob' works.

Like over-marinating good steaks (or marinating them at all imo), a bunch of toppings on a good pizza (good pizza don't need nothin' but sauce and cheese, maybe pepperoni), 31 flavors of chicken wings (when unbreaded, deep-fried, and shaken in buffalo sauce is best...opinion), burgers with mushrooms-bacon-bleu cheese-BBQ sauce-caramelized onions-fried egg-anchovies-jalapenos-fois gras-etc. I like all of these things but I don't need every topping in the universe on one burger. KISS.

Is the last word of your post indicating that the band KISS is a pet peeve of yours? If so, me too. At least Gene Simmons.

 

[Revvy]

Note to self: Road trip to revvy's neighborhood. the three piggy sammich alone looks worth the drive.

Yeah three piggies is my usual fare from there. It's heaven on a bun, and it's huge. It's a doggy bag/lunch tomorrow sammich.

 

[northernlad]

I inherited a decent size superiority complex from my father. I have learned what he never did which is to keep my mouth shut 90% of the time.
I think I will spread my wings a little today.

BMC: An abomination and an offence to all things good.

Lazy Parents: WTF is with people letting their children behave like animals? My kids whine and disobey and get in trouble, but in public they are ladies. Is it too much to ask that I not be subjected to the fruits of your ****ty parenting?

As far as BSG, I have a bunch of friends that raved about it so I Netflix'd the series. Somebody please tell me what all the fuss is about.

 

[SpanishCastleAle]

Is the last word of your post indicating that the band KISS is a pet peeve of yours? If so, me too. At least Gene Simmons.

Ha, no. It's an acronym for Keep It Simple Stupid. Applies in so many walks of life imo.

But you're right, Gene Simmons is a ******.

 

[northernlad]

Ha, no. It's an acronym for Keep It Simple Stupid. Applies in so many walks of life imo.

But you're right, Gene Simmons is a genius.

Fixed......

 

[BBKing]

Gotta agree with Northernlad on the parenting/****ty child behaviour point.
If I acted the way that half the kids these day do my fathers size 11 would have been up my bung hole so fast. It wouldnt have mattered if we were in public or not. He wasnt an ******* by any means, but just didnt put up with ****. When did kids stop being taught the meaning of the word "No"?

My brother who wont put down his Miller Lite to at least TRY some of my homebrew. Maybe Bro, just maybe, theres something better out there than what you've been drinking since you were friggin 14. And no, Vodka isnt it.

People who want to give me parenting advice like I'm a total idiot. Hey moron, hes alive with no bruises and has clean diapers. I think I have it ****ing covered you pompous ass.

People who take up a 5th of a perfectly good thread with pictures/discussions of ANYthing Sci/Fi. Anyone with intelligence knows sci fi blows. Yes, this is FACT.

 

[SpanishCastleAle]

Fixed......

Yea , that too...a douchy genius.

 

[Shooter]

People who take up a 5th of a perfectly good thread with pictures/discussions of ANYthing Sci/Fi. Anyone with intelligence knows sci fi blows. Yes, this is FACT.

No, you sir, are wrong...and you're lousy at raising those kids!!!

However, the fact that you actually bothered to figure out that it was 1/5th of the total thread shows that you are not too far gone and may one day rise to join the SciFi ranks or maybe even goes so far as to join the SciFi vs. Science Fiction debate. You, my friend, have much to look forward to. I envy your journey of discovery!

EDIT: I was going to ask where you were performing next and then was thrown for a loop when I realized you were Swedish. Mr. King, I've read your autobiography and I don't remember you ONCE mentioning that fact!!

 

[northernlad]

I don't get lost anywhere. Ever. So naturally I think people who can see a store from the freeway three blocks before they take the exit but can't find it are ****ing idiots.

 

[Synovia]

People thinking they are music aficionados who listen to nothing but commercial radio and purchase the crap that is purveyed there.

People who think that anything is crap once the general populace finds out about it.