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See magazine cover now added on to my complaint—it's Cumberbatch.
DOCTOR STRANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Preston wrote: "@Rick and friends:The January 8/15, 2016 double issue of Entertainment had the gall to reveal my personal physician, Dr. Strange. At least it didn't reveal what magic he uses to keep me from weari..."
Cumberbatch probably couldn't get the whole goatee with mustache to grow in correctly, so they went with the Robin Hood look, but he's got the Eye of Agamotto! He's got the Cloak of Levitation! (Superman's wife can get the hell off the bus for all I care) He's got a weird magical glyph glowing from his fingertips! Smells like astral projection and ethereal realm travel to me! It's the Doctor! Doctor Strange that is!
Preston wrote: "See magazine cover now added on to my complaint—it's Cumberbatch."Pant, pant, pant.
Be still my heart. Let me live long enough to see Doctor Strange redeemed from that awful psychobabble bs TV film from 1978.
Preston wrote: "@Rick and friends:The January 8/15, 2016 double issue of Entertainment had the gall to reveal my personal physician, Dr. Strange. At least it didn't reveal what magic he uses to keep me from weari..."
Yeah, ok, BUT he's no BLACK PANTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Can Rick get any more excited?
Will he survive this attack of mania?
Will he be around for the movie to hit theaters?
Lori S. wrote: "Can Rick get any more excited?
Will he survive this attack of mania?
Will he be around for the movie to hit theaters?"
ROFLMAO xDD
Lori S. wrote: "Can Rick get any more excited?"Well, I suppose it's possible.
Lori S. wrote: "Will he survive this attack of mania?"Unclear at this juncture. Try again later.
Lori S. wrote: Will he be around for the movie to hit theaters?"Yep, all I have to do is set my wayback machine to ... oh, ah, yeah, that will be the question won't it.
I'm hurt. I'm angry. I don't believe in family anymore
Wren (He or They) wrote: "I'm hurt. I'm angry. I don't believe in family anymore"What happened?
Monika wrote: "Wren (He or They) wrote: "I'm hurt. I'm angry. I don't believe in family anymore"What happened?"
My dad came here for a surprise visit. He lives in another province.
He was sorta getting on my nerves the first 2 days but I let it be. I mean he hadnt seen me in a while so it was understandable.
Then the third day we are in the car driving somewhere, I make a joke of sorts about the pronounciation of a street's name and somehow this spiralled into him beong semi-transphobic, passing everything off as a joke. I tried explaining what was wrong with what he was saying and why it was harmful and not ok, he continues tellling me 'take a joke', when I am calmly trying to get it across this isnt a joke. Escalates, more offensive bs comes out of his mouth. Then when I try explaining again why its wrong he tells me he wants to duct tape my mouth shut, and then mocks me.
He also wouldnt stop bringing up my struggle with french class, he brought it up miltiple times per day and often out of the blue, and I feel like a failure. I've tried for 11 years to learn french but it's not working and he loves to rub it in my face and give me anxiety over it. It doesn't help that he's telling me that apparently I'm going to fail in LIFE ITSELF if I dont know french well.
He always talks over me, if I'm explaining something important he raises his voice and won't listen.
Anyways I was at my cousins after that shitty car ride, really tense and upset. My aunt said something that set me off and I started crying like crazy, I couldn't even eat. I had to sit in the other room and cry.
Then we went to my grandmas house to pick up a box my aunt and uncle from the city where I used to live had dropped off for me. My dad acts cold the whole way there, as if I've offended him by asking for basic decency and respect. He drops me off at my bf's house and I opwn the box and its my photo album from the place I lived with that abusive aunt and uncle for 10 years. Recently my aunt's father had passsed and in addition to adding a copy of his in memory pamphlet, she had written "every day until the day he died, he asked 'where is my (birth name)? When is she coming home?' ". I started crying again, I swear these people are master manipulators even going so far as to use his death to manipulate me from afar. It was a terrible day.
Then the next morning i get a message from my cousin acting butthurt over the events of the night before, making it all about her. Acting all offended that i said I dont really trust the family, when I have very valid reason to feel this way (years of abuse, being let down, etc). Saying she was 'disappointed' with how the night went, again playing the victim while *I* was the one who had been crying for an hour on the phone. Just like my family, making everything about them, passing along blame, and as usual I'm the one they point fingers at.
So basically a bad night, full of disrespect, dishonesty, manipulation and victim-blaming
Wren (He or They) wrote: "My dad came here for a surprise visit. He lives in another province.He was sorta..."
Wow, even worse than my Xmas. Which wasn't really bad, just uncomfortable at times. My one niece greeted me with a big hug and her and her husband were warm and inclusive the whole time. Everyone else was rather indifferent to my presence, at least no one was rude.
Just remember we can't change anyone, they can only change themselves.
Wren (He or They) wrote: "Monika wrote: "Wren (He or They) wrote: "I'm hurt. I'm angry. I don't believe in family anymore"What happened?"
My dad came here for a surprise visit. He lives in another province.
He was sorta..."
Have you considered exchanging messages with other members of the Complaint Department who might understand you? For example Ash has posted this as their status:
"I just wanted to make this official. My name is Ash, I am Transgender. Don't like it? Leave me alone then. Thank you." — Dec 11, 2015 08:44PM
It couldn't hurt to go to the Members section of the Complaint Department and sort the members by first name then you'll be able to find Ash and send a message.
Just a thought.
Wren (He or They) wrote: "My dad came here for a surprise visit. He lives in another province..."*hugs*
Hon, don't worry about French. I studied German for seven years and can only introduce myself. Some languages are harder than others to learn and in my opinion French is among them. And sometimes we just simply don't like the language and learning also comes harder (me and German! blah...). Maybe you could try different language?
When it comes to toxic family members or just those who are extremely annoying - sometimes explaining things is such a waste of time and it's better to just ignore what they say/ or ignore them altogether. That's what I do most of the time. If it doesn't work I say things that make them look/feel stupid and they usually shut up.
That's what I was kinda forced to do this year.
I cooked and baked for more than a day to put some nice food on the table only to constantly hear complaints about it from my aunt and cousin. 'this salad is with pineapple? I don't like pineapples.' 'Banana cake? No, I don't eat bananas' 'bread with tomatoes? yuk! I hate tomatoes.' 'meat? no, thanks, I'll pass.'
So they sat with nothing on their plates ('just tea, thank you.')- which is kinda rude here and sends clear info that there is nothing edible or worth trying on the table. I wanted to pour some alcohol and my aunt was like 'alcohol? for me? no, I don't drink. We don't like alcohol drinks at all.'(indicating herself and my younger cousin, who in reality drinks vodka like water, to my other uncle and aunt who rarely visit and don't know about others' habits) and I snapped because that was probably it when it comes to family gathering bs and pointed out that the day before she didn't have such problem and they both emptied one glass after another and were perfectly fine. That finally shut her up.
Yeah, I know, sometimes I am a b**ch. But it works better than being kind and forgiving.
And I rec it for you too or some may think they can do whatever they want with you.
Monika wrote: "Wren (He or They) wrote: "My dad came here for a surprise visit. He lives in another province..."*hugs*
Hon, don't worry about French. I studied German for seven years and can only introduce myse..."
Oh yeah I studied French for 7 years and all I can say is "Where is the library?" I hated French but the school made me take it and it was useless.
Preston wrote: "Oh yeah I studied French for 7 years and all I can say is "Where is the library?" I hated French but the school made me take it and it was useless. "I hated German too, total waste of time. And I couldn't change it to anything else because there were only English and German teachers in school :/
I have lived in New Mexico since I was 14 and even though it's the only bilingual state in the Union, I still can only manage basic Spanish. Como estas? I admit to never really following up on it, but I don't really have the facilities for other languages, nor the interest. Not everyone is a natural linguist. :)
Preston wrote: "Wren (He or They) wrote: "Monika wrote: "Wren (He or They) wrote: "I'm hurt. I'm angry. I don't believe in family anymore"What happened?"
My dad came here for a surprise visit. He lives in anoth..."
I might consider it. I get nervous approaching people though
Thanks everyoneThis has just been a tough few days, and then to add that I'm moving out tomorrow just amps up the stress
Wren (He or They) wrote: "Thanks everyoneThis has just been a tough few days, and then to add that I'm moving out tomorrow just amps up the stress"
Yes, a very stressful time and the holidays just seem to exacerbate the problem. Remember to breath, take time outs if you need to, and just go with the flow if possible.
Wren (He or They) wrote: "Thanks everyone This has just been a tough few days, and then to add that I'm moving out tomorrow just amps up the stress"HOLY (view spoiler) You're moving on top of the holidays! Good golly gracious no wonder you're stressed out! I'd be freaking out all over the place! You're holding yourself together a heck of a lot better than I'd be doing. I HATE moving!
Rick wrote: "Wren (He or They) wrote: "Thanks everyone This has just been a tough few days, and then to add that I'm moving out tomorrow just amps up the stress"HOLY [spoilers removed] You're moving on top of..."
And to make it worse my bursary still hasn't come in and I'm so freaking depressed and everything just ughhhh I cant take it anymore
I'm not ready for this. Its all happening too fast, I can't keep up. My life was slow and uncomfortable and now its become high speed crazy and terrifying
Wren (He or They) wrote: "Thanks everyoneThis has just been a tough few days, and then to add that I'm moving out tomorrow just amps up the stress"
Wow, kind of symbolic, isn't it? New Year - new place/ new start.
Wren (He or They) wrote: "And to make it worse my bursary still hasn't come in and I'm so freaking depressed and everything just ughhhh I cant take it anymore "
If it's like here then get used to it. Every holiday delays getting money. You'll probably get it just after New Year. You'll have to remember about having some spare money by the end of every month just in case something like this happens.
Wren (He or They) wrote: "I'm not ready for this. Its all happening too fast, I can't keep up. My life was slow and uncomfortable and now its become high speed crazy and terrifying"
Take some deep breaths. It will be all right. And honestly, it feels like too fast now but couple of days from now it'll get back to normal speed and who knows, maybe in a month you'll complain that's too dull ;)
Wren (He or They) wrote: I might consider it. I get nervous approaching people though "I think Preston's idea is really great. And hey, it's not like you're approaching the person in real life in public ;) just few clicks and you may find someone who will understand you more :)
I hate this drastic temperature change. It was around +15C on Monday, sunny spring-like weather, and now it's already -12C! And still no snow T__T I want snow, it may be just a bit but world looks so much prettier during winter when there is snow...But to not end this year on a grumpy note :
Dear fellow complainers, I wish you all a Happy New Year. I know this group is about complaining but oh well… May the best that happened in 2015 be the worst to happen in 2016 :D May this New Year bring all crazy and wonderful things you wished for. May you fulfill all your New Year's resolutions (if you have any;)).
And because GR is about reading – lots and lots of great stories to read (and write -for those who write ;)) in the upcoming year and may the books you want to buy be always on sale ;))
Warm hugs for everyone :)
Grump, grump. Best wishes to all for 2016!I am complaining LOUDLY that our own smart and hunky Roger aka Roger Kean can't win any of the M/M Romance group annual awards without votes. If your not a member of the group, join so you can vote. Why? Because we love Roger. Well at least I do because he pays me to say that.
Hey wake up! I'm sorry I'm boring but here goes. If you are a member of the M/M Romance group please note. I just voted for:
A Life Apart as Favorite All Time M/M Romance,
Harry’s Great Trek for Best Book of the Year,
Harry’s Great Trek for Best Cover Art,
Harry’s Great Trek for Best Historical,
Harry’s Great Trek for Best Long Story (250 pages or 100K words),
Harry’s Great Trek for Best Military/Intelligence Officer/Spies (Soldier/Armed Forces/Intelligence Officer/Spy/Assassin/Mercenary), and… wait, that’s it.
Please vote too! We need to make people see that History and Romance and Adventure and an Intelligent Plot work to make the best Gay Romance reading. Vote early and vote often. Well actually you can only vote once. But Vote!
Vote for Harry’s Great Trek for Best Cover Art because Roger's partner Oliver Frey did the cover art for Harry's Great Trek and all the books in Roger's Empire series and we ADORE ❤Oliver ❤. I love Oli and he doesn't even pay me to say that.
I regret I must welcome new members like our friend Raven. So...Welcome Abdoalrahman
Greetings Jaylynn
Salutations Maria
Hello Breeanne
I regret that you regret such a thing as a welcome. How curmudgeonly :)
Preston wrote: "Why? Because we love Roger. Well at least I do because he pays me to say that..."
Re: last month's instalment, sorry about the delay but the check is in the post, Preston, but I think I deserve a rebate for the fact that you don't accept payments from Oli.
I wanna complain that its so colddddddd in my new place! I have a heater fireplace thing in my living room but it doesnt heat my bedroom and its freezing cold!also I want to write a story for the Harmony Ink Young Author Challenge https://www.harmonyinkpress.com/news/... but I am experiencing writers block. Which sucks because I want to get to writing it as soon as possible, so I can edit it and revise it plenty before the deadline....but this writers block!!!! ugh
Wren (He or They) wrote: "I wanna complain that its so colddddddd in my new place! I have a heater fireplace thing in my living room but it doesnt heat my bedroom and its freezing cold!also I want to write a story for the..."
Try some writing prompts - like expand on how you'd like to heat your apartment with a live fire. There are places online that put out writing prompts for people to use.
Writer's Digest: Writing Prompts
Google search: writing prompts
If you've got them or know someone who knits or crochets, I highly recommend afghans everywhere or hit up a local second hand/charity shop - I'm always finding afghans for sale here in town.
Lori S. wrote: "Wren (He or They) wrote: "I wanna complain that its so colddddddd in my new place! I have a heater fireplace thing in my living room but it doesnt heat my bedroom and its freezing cold!also I wan..."
thank you!
I'm complaining that the new Complaint Video used up more than 6 minutes of my valuable time, dammit!
I'm teed off that it took this long for somebody to comment on the new 2015 Youtube Complaint video.
Preston wrote: "I'm teed off that it took this long for somebody to comment on the new 2015 Youtube Complaint video."You should have trailed in on Youtube… ;-)
I wish to complain about the Youtube video in which people complain about Youtube. I lost bits of me over that 6 minute expanse ... waves goodbye to bits of me >bye bye<I wish to also complain that the junipers have woken up today and made me sneeze incessantly for the past several minutes. And now I'm all stuffed and ever'thin'. >mummbleerrrrrmumble<
Lori S. wrote: "II wish to also complain that the junipers have woken up today..."But we need juniper berries to flavor our bollito… :)
Did you know people who are allergic to juniper can't, and probably shouldn't, drink gin?
Damn, why has no one told me this vital fact before? I didn't, but as I do drink gin (actually rather a lot of it), I guess I'm not allergic to juniper berries. Nor sloes, though they're too bitter to eat.
I'm so angry with Moffat! He's whining about having enough time to go out with a "bang" so he's holding up Doctor Who's next series until 2017! doesn't he realize that I can't live without a steady influx of Peter Capaldi's Doctor?! Where does he get off worrying about quality? If he worked for Hollywood he'd know it's all about quantity, Quantity, QUANTITY! Moffat's a jerk!
At least there are still reruns and previous seasons on dvd, right?
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The January 8/15, 2016 double issue of Entertainment had the gall to reveal my personal physician, Dr. Strange. At least it didn't reveal what magic he uses to keep me from weari..."
But. But, I thought his Sherlock got thrown backward in time ... Can there be more than one Cumberbatch/Cucumberpatch (which totally needs to be drawn, by the way!)?