There are all things we like, and other people just don't get it. That is fine, we don't all need to like the same things, as that would make life terribly boring. But you know, there are just some things I don't get either. I don't need to get them, but I don't understand why so many people do. Here are a few.
Anime: What is the deal with Anime? So many of my classmates are huge fans. They download like crazy, have DVDs, etc. I have seen bumper stickers that state: "Anime: Crack is cheaper". Weird. The dialog is generally horrible (at best), the stories are bizarre mixes with some attempts at humor, some attempts at being serious, with never really scoring with either. I just scratch my head.
Rap Music: And I use the term music loosely. Now, not all of it is crap in my opinion. There is the occasional song I like (a few Beastie Boys tunes, maybe a Run DMC track or two), but for the most part it is incomprehensible dross. No music and lyrical content that tackles such heavy topics as how much bling and sex they can have, and just who they are going to shoot next. Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
Grand Theft Auto: What is the deal with these games? Why are they so popular? I get the free form nature, blah, blah, blah. I tried Vice City. Boring. Run around, smack people with a baseball bat, run them over. It just didn't appeal to me, and it boggles my mind that it appeals to so many.
The Beatles/Rolling Stones: They were influential, groundbreaking, yadda yadda. To those who were "there" when these bands were breaking ground, I suppose I can see the draw. But come on, they are now just so stagnant. It has been decades since the Stones wrote something interesting, and Paul McCartney continues to amaze me with his (in my opinion) mediocre song writing. Meh. While we are at it I might as well just let those who will flame me have a hey-day: Nirvana. Blech. Kurt Cobain, tragic ending but the world of music isn't missing anything.
Ultra Aggressive Drivers: I understand you are in a hurry. I understand you don't think 70 mph is fast enough. I understand you want to ride someone who is going 65 until they move out of your way or you can swerve around them. I understand you feel inadequate about your penis size. But being a jerk on the road just ain't going to make it bigger. Oh, and that stop light? Well, let's just say it stopped us both now, didn't it? Idiots.
Sad Movies: My wife wishes I got this one. I get mocked incessantly about it. But I just don't understand the idea behind paying good money to willingly make yourself sad. I don't like feeling sad and the last thing I need is a "good cry". Yes, I am emotionally constipated, but I don't want to willingly pay for an emotional enema.
Smoking: I'm not dissing those who choose to smoke, but I will never get it. The attraction of willfully inhaling carcinogenic, toxic nasty smelling fumes into my lungs just leaves me going "Huh?" I get enough junk into my body against my will. I'll pass on adding to that.
Astrology: Oh, look the moon is in the fourth phase of Jupiter's apical mainstem impulsory orbit. It must be time for me to take a dump. Uh huh.
So, now that I have managed to offend everyone in some small way, what don't you get?