What's taboo to you?
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December 13th, 2009
We all have our own list of “never do’s”. What makes your list?
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Not much. I can’t think of anything off the top of my head. Maybe racism.
Rape. The thought of it makes my skin crawl. I can’t even stand to watch it in movies.
Um.. personally, there’s one rather popular sexual activity that I refuse to take part in. I was forced to do it when I was 15 and it was a horrible experience, and I’ll never do it again. I’m quoting Forgetting Sarah Marshall here: “If God were a city planner, he would not put a playground next to a sewage system!”
Never inflict unnecessary hardship
Never drink on a bad mood
Never stop questioning
Calling someone stupid or dumb is taboo in my eyes. It just seems so hurtful.
People talking out loud while you are watching a movie at the movie theater .
If you’ve worked in retail, you don’t leave clothing displays a mess when you go shopping
If you’ve worked in the restaurant industry, you leave a generous tip and never stiff the waiter/waitress. You also never come in and order while they are trying to close down.
Busting the stink bag…Great Question.
Abuse of trust….that is the absolute no-go for me.
Almost anything on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
@Ansible1 True that. It helps to know what those tips mean. Your examples are great.
@azlotto, thanx man
@moonchild Well said
@ everyone else…great answers
Legumes. Like the ancient Romans, I am under the impression that they sap my strength.
Flirting or screwing a friend or family members spouse or significant other; abuse of children and the elderly. Acceptance of ignorance, and the laziness to not want to gain knowledge. Judging others when your shit stinks too!
I believe that INCEST, RAPE, and Sex with Children is Taboo….
Also; saying that a question is stupid ... if the person knew the answer ; why would they ask the question ?
Torturing a child or animal. Torturing anyone actually but it really upsets me when the more innocent and trusting are taken advantage of.
I would say…torture (both human and animal) and taking sexual advantage of those who are underage (under 18). The last one is kind of iffy though, because I do know a couple who started dating when they were 14 (girl) and 16 (guy) and then somehow they got into trouble when he turned 18 and she was 16. Just bullcrap if you ask me…esp since they had a history.
I DO have a problem though with…say, someone being 14 and the guy is 33. Yep, I’ve been there done that (I was the minor). It’s hurtful and bad. Don’t do it.
Rape, Pedophilia, Murder, Theft, ... let’s face it.. too many things to list… all of which are evidence that those committing them have no integrity whatsoever…
Well said all of you. Seeking wolf, I agree with your statement, I don’t see the wrong with 18 and 16. But 40 and 16 seems a little wrong (even though it’s legal where I live.
@NaturalMineralWater I completely agree, but it’s almost funny that people are only saying the hard core stuff. I think it’s taboo to double dip, or not hold a door for someone if they’re right behind you. By answering with the extreme it almost suggests everything else is fair game. Kind of funny in a way.
Onions
PDA
People who show up for interviews without brushing their hair first
Invasion of personal space without prior approval
Slashing someones tyres…
* giggle *
I’m fine with any subject, except for ones that portray me in a positive light.
@jamielynn2328
Oh god, I hate PDA. It grosses me out. Happens so much on college too.
When someone does it on the sidewalk, I give them a nasty stare and walk farrrrr away around them. It’s gross and inappropriate. It’s called a room. Use it. hahaha.
@NaturalMineralWater
Call me nuts, but I don’t consider murder a taboo. I agree with it’s bad but I’m of the opinion that what makes something bad is the intention behind the action, not just the action itself. If you read Of Mice and Men, you’ll see what I mean. I can think of a couple instances where murder may be okay, or even the preferred thing to do.
That being said, there are some things that I believe can NEVER have a “good” or well-meaning intention, nor can they be done “accidentally”. Like rape.
Besides the obvious: no killing, inflicting intentional harm, hurting animals, etc.
Socks with sandals. It’s a never do. Never.
Talking about intimate details of my married life. (Especially sexual details.) I feel its disrespectful to talk about my spouse in that fashion and for him to do so also. Which I am glad he has the same regard for out privacy in that matter.
Sex with children
Sex with animals
Elder abuse
Child abuse
Torture
Okay…speedos is taboo, unless worn by a Dinosaur like monster with an Xmass hat.
But not a fat dinosaur like monster with a xmas hat.
Hey, I resemble that remark.
But I just bought them!!!
hope you kept the receipt.
@tinyfaery At least once a summer I wear big woolen socks with my sandals just to cause visual tension.
I was afraid to ask about that one.
it was too interesting a comment to not say something. i can’t help myself.
Making condescending comments about someone’s family.
The little guy from “Fantasy Island” :)
Sex with unwilling or underage people. Sex involving inequitable and/or abusive power situations.
Wandering eyes in public men’s rooms
I don’t think taboos are a good idea – taboos bring about nothing but inability to discuss a subject and only spurs more people committing whatever it is because it’s ‘such a taboo’ – I do not respect any action done to another whether person or animal without their consent (so that covers rape or child abuse or bestiality).
oh! not for nothing but those people involved in Toddlers & Tiaras should be taboo and put away on their own island.end of story.
Child molestation, rape, and murder
@Reptar
Agreeed. 16 and 40 is wrong…well it’s illegal here. That’s why I think it’s wrong.
I’m 20 and my current bf is around 50. However, I don’t think that’s wrong because we’re both consenting adults over 18.
@seekingwolf So you only think it’s wrong because it’s illegal?
@Reptar
Haha, no, sorry if it came out that way…it’s illegal for good reason.
As I said in an answer before, I think it’s wrong to take advantage of someone below the age of consent. I had done to myself when I was a minor and man, it took me a LONG time to get over. There was a lot of shame and guilt involved. I don’t want that to happen to anyone else.
beastiality, need I say more?
@Reptar LOL! Don’t double dip is on my list along with don’t eat boogers.
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