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Post by JC Motors on Nov 26, 2011 20:42:45 GMT -5
One thing I find annoying about Christmas time is the Salvation Army Bell Ringers. When you work as a cart pusher at a major big box retailer, they tend to get on your nerves. Especially when the one on the one side of the store sings Christmas Carols and the other one plays a tuba. Anyone Else hate them? I Applaud Target for not letting them on their property.
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Post by ¡Twist Of Lime Green Jello! on Nov 26, 2011 20:51:57 GMT -5
Another reason why Christmas is crap.
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Post by TurboEddie on Nov 26, 2011 21:00:15 GMT -5
I don't hate them, but I can see why you do. I've never heard any of them sing carols or play a tuba.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Nov 27, 2011 11:23:48 GMT -5
Another reason why people suck Christmas is poop. (Because of this thread, not the bell ringers) Wow, really? They're volunteering their time to stand out in the cold to collect money for the poor and you hate them just because you think they're annoying. Proof positive of the kind of  ed up world we live in. And no, I don't hate them I admire them for the things they do for the less fortunate. |
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Post by Mole on Nov 27, 2011 11:37:14 GMT -5
Another reason why people suck Christmas is poop. (Because of this thread, not the bell ringers) Wow, really? They're volunteering their time to stand out in the cold to collect money for the poor and you hate them just because you think they're annoying. Proof positive of the kind of ed up world we live in. And no, I don't hate them I admire them for the things they do for the less fortunate. See, I'm not the biggest fan of organizations that try to stop the advancement of rights. |
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Post by The Highwayman on Nov 27, 2011 12:18:58 GMT -5
Used to be one. It's a good thing to do. Some get a little money for it and some just volunteer, either way its something charitable. Does a bell get annoying if you're hearing it too long? Sure. But, they're doing it for a good cause. So basically deal with it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2011 14:10:29 GMT -5
We hardly have any of those down here but I wouldn't mind either way. It's not a big deal.
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Post by Arik Cannon on Nov 27, 2011 18:03:56 GMT -5
I actually was a bell ringer for the first time last year. I had a good time doing it. I dressed appropriately since it was freezing out at night. I ended up running into quite a few people from work or people I haven't seen for awhile so that was cool. I eventually signed on to do more shifts and starting next week I'll be ringing again.
So no I don't hate bell ringers. I also don't sing songs or play any instruments while I'm doing it.
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Post by Adam on Nov 27, 2011 18:15:01 GMT -5
I do find them kind of annoying. But I completely understand that it's for a good cause, so it's not that bad.
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Post by Thick Justice on Nov 27, 2011 20:06:54 GMT -5
Depends. I admire them and donate however last year there was a group that were annoying. There was like 6 of them at one spot all ringing extremely loud bells. I'd have donated but I had my ears covered cause it hurt them.
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Post by the franchise on Nov 27, 2011 20:51:49 GMT -5
Of course not.
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Post by IRS on Nov 27, 2011 21:16:49 GMT -5
Some are annoying but I don't hate them. They do stand out in the cold to collect money for the poor, how can you hate that ?
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Nov 27, 2011 21:44:40 GMT -5
Another reason why people suck Christmas is poop. (Because of this thread, not the bell ringers) Wow, really? They're volunteering their time to stand out in the cold to collect money for the poor and you hate them just because you think they're annoying. Proof positive of the kind of ed up world we live in. And no, I don't hate them I admire them for the things they do for the less fortunate.As long as the poor and less fortunate aren't openly gay. But, sorry, you were talking about proof positive of a f*cked up world? |
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Nov 27, 2011 22:41:55 GMT -5
Wow, really? They're volunteering their time to stand out in the cold to collect money for the poor and you hate them just because you think they're annoying. Proof positive of the kind of ed up world we live in. And no, I don't hate them I admire them for the things they do for the less fortunate.As long as the poor and less fortunate aren't openly gay. But, sorry, you were talking about proof positive of a f*cked up world? Are you telling me that the Salvation Army doesn't help people that are openly gay? I was unaware of this. |
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Post by slappy on Nov 27, 2011 22:47:12 GMT -5
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Post by Ace Bennett on Nov 27, 2011 23:21:07 GMT -5
As long as the poor and less fortunate aren't openly gay. But, sorry, you were talking about proof positive of a f*cked up world? Are you telling me that the Salvation Army doesn't help people that are openly gay? I was unaware of this. Well, they do also have Salvation Army christian churches so it kind of makes sense if you think of about it. Not saying I approve or anything, but it makes sense why they don't. |
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Post by slappy on Nov 27, 2011 23:41:57 GMT -5
Are you telling me that the Salvation Army doesn't help people that are openly gay? I was unaware of this. Well, they do also have Salvation Army christian churches so it kind of makes sense if you think of about it. Not saying I approve or anything, but it makes sense why they don't. To be fair, not every Christian (or otherwise) church or organization is anti-gay. |
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Post by Halloween King on Nov 28, 2011 0:40:56 GMT -5
Another reason why people suck Christmas is poop. (Because of this thread, not the bell ringers) Wow, really? They're volunteering their time to stand out in the cold to collect money for the poor and you hate them just because you think they're annoying. Proof positive of the kind of ed up world we live in. And no, I don't hate them I admire them for the things they do for the less fortunate. You need to look into this. I worked retail for years. We had Bell Ringers outside of my store, salvation army. They get paid. They arent there for free. Still I feel bad for them. It is a bad job and they have to stand outside in freezing cold, snow, ice, cold rain, so I cant say I hate them. I hate the A hole that stands at intersections and runs to your car as soon as there is a red light to spray dirty water on the windshield thinking youll pay them. |
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Post by thekinglawler on Nov 28, 2011 15:02:41 GMT -5
ive never heard of such shenanigans!
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Post by Arik Cannon on Nov 28, 2011 17:58:39 GMT -5
I thought it was weird when the other bell ringer was talking to me about putting in his 40 hours for the week and getting overtime. I guess some people get paid. I thought it was all volunteer work
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I dont know good luck 
