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Overrated or Underrated?
Posted on May 14, 2008 2:57:34 PM  |  By KristinVanOgtrop

  • Face time
  • Amy Winehouse
  • Peonies
  • Spinning class
  • Egg white omelets
  • 30 Rock
  • Punctuality
  • Video conferencing
  • Creativity
  • Knowing your carbon footprint
  • Brad Pitt
  • Table manners
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Labradoodles


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    for me, peonies, face time, table manners, creativity and punctuality are underrated. the rest seem to get plenty of attention. what do you think? :)

    Posted by: Kristen| May 14, 2008 at 04:27 PM




    Yes, yes they are. (overrated or underrated)

    Posted by: Busy Mom| May 14, 2008 at 04:45 PM




    The Kite Runner
    Starbucks
    Britney Spears
    Global Warming
    Girl Scout Cookies

    Posted by: Louise| May 14, 2008 at 07:57 PM




    Face time -- underrated: you can't give or get hugs unless you're there in person

    Egg white omelets -- overrated: you need to go through 5 eggs to get the same amount of calories as in a 2-egg regular omelette. That's fine if you've got deep pockets. Otherwise... just have the one egg!

    Punctuality -- underrated. I say this as someone who was raised to always be on time, but whose best friend and boyfriend obviously were not.

    Table manners -- overrated, depending on the company. Certain foods are just meant to be eaten with fingers.

    Posted by: Julie| May 14, 2008 at 10:15 PM




    Underrated - peonies (love how they're so dense and striking),
    Amy Winehouse (the girl is clearly a total mess but she can definitely sing and her musical style makes a change from the carbon copy pop singers)
    punctuality
    creativity
    table manners (as there's nothing worse than being sat with someone who has none)
    Overrated - Spinning class (would rather be outdoors)
    egg white omelettes (not a fan of the slightly odd texture)
    video conferencing
    Am on the fence about - knowing your carbon footprint (love that people are becoming more conscientious, not a fan of people being preachy about how green they are, especially if they're not 100% perfect themselves)
    Brad Pitt - haven't found any of his stuff particularly inspiring lately
    stainless steel appliances - in moderation they're cool, not into the industrial kitchen thing...
    labradoodles - they're quite cute but give me a Border Terrier any day

    Posted by: C| May 15, 2008 at 08:15 AM




    Underrated: face time (the most important on the list); table manners; punctuality (very important - I was raised to get to an event on time or early or not to bother to go);

    Overrrated: Brad Pitt; stainless steel appliances (they are so cold looking); spinning class.

    Posted by: Linda| May 15, 2008 at 08:32 AM




    Underrated:
    Face time
    Punctuality
    Creativity
    Individuality
    Reading
    Spelling (u no wat i meen w/ txtn & all)
    Hard work
    Accountabilty
    Table manners/thank you notes/RSVPs/general courtesy
    daisies


    Overrated:
    American Idol
    Survivor/Lost
    TV in general
    spinning
    Krispy Kreme donuts
    roses
    blackberry phones (I prefer to be unavailable sometimes!)
    botox

    Posted by: Pamela| May 15, 2008 at 09:19 AM




    Face time-- ?
    Amy Winehouse-- overrated and bad role model
    Peonies-- GORGEOUSLY underrated
    Spinning class-- overrated
    Egg white omelets-- overrated
    30 Rock-- I don't know anyone who watches it
    Punctuality-- underrated
    Video conferencing-- what?
    Creativity-- underrated
    Knowing your carbon footprint-- underrated
    Brad Pitt-- overrated
    Table manners-- underrated
    Stainless steel appliances-- love them
    Labradoodles-- overrated

    Posted by: Sarah| May 15, 2008 at 09:49 AM




    Table manners - underrated. Sometimes I feel as though I'm the only one at the table who has and uses them. Brad Pitt and egg white omelets - overrated. Brad isn't THAT cute and egg white omelets just don't taste good or look appetizing no matter what you put in 'em. Labradoodles (at least the ones I've encountered) seem to exhibit the worst qualities of Labs and poodles, and their coats look and feel scruffy. Cats - underrated! Proper spelling and grammar - HIGHLY underrated.

    Posted by: Anne| May 15, 2008 at 01:00 PM




    30 Rock is soooo underrated. I love that show!
    Labradoodles-overrated.
    Brad Pitt-overrated.
    Egg White omelets...just eat the whole egg...

    Posted by: Annie D.| May 15, 2008 at 11:27 PM




    Face time - ?? Sadly, I don't even know what this means.
    Amy Winehouse - over. She has an amazing voice, but she's such a mess.
    Peonies - under
    Spinning class - over
    Egg white omelets - over
    30 Rock - over
    Punctuality - under (Biggest pet peeve of mine of all time!)
    Video conferencing - OMG over
    Creativity - under
    Knowing your carbon footprint - under
    Brad Pitt - over
    Table manners - under (another big one)
    Stainless steel appliances - over
    Labradoodles - OVER

    Posted by: Yelena| May 16, 2008 at 04:57 AM




    Face time - I think it's highly important, but I think most people give it due respect
    Amy Winehouse - Over. I never got into her.
    Peonies - Under. I love these beauties.
    Spinning class - I've never taken one, but I'll pass on the wedgie.
    Egg white omelets - Yuck!
    30 Rock - Over. Most shows are.
    Punctuality - Both. Some people obsess, and that's unhealthy, but being consistently late is just plain rude.
    Video conferencing - Over
    Creativity - Under. I think people so rarely look for the creativity in others.
    Knowing your carbon footprint - I don't see how it's important that you know what your carbon footprint is, but you should probably do at least a little something to reduce it.
    Brad Pitt - WAY overrated. Always has been.
    Table manners - Underrated
    Steel appliances - Small appliances (toasters, mixers, waffle irons) are fine, but giant stainless steel refrigerators are overrated.
    Labradoodles - Over. My money is on the puggle.

    Posted by: Kristyn| May 16, 2008 at 02:51 PM




    Face time - under --- just have a visit instead of an e-mail!
    Amy Winehouse - over. agree, she is a mess.
    Peonies - under - am surrounded and am in heaven
    Spinning class - over
    Egg white omelets - over, same with low-fat cheese etc...
    30 Rock - haven't seen it, don't know much about it
    Punctuality - under - which I don't understand!
    Video conferencing - over --- see face time
    Creativity - under
    Knowing your carbon footprint - over, but it does get you thinking...
    Brad Pitt - over, but I do enjoy seeing him :-)
    Table manners - under (another big one)
    Stainless steel appliances - over
    Labradoodles - over


    Posted by: LisaB| May 17, 2008 at 06:59 PM




    Amy Winehouse = Overrated. She's disgusting and really isn't a great singer.
    Egg white omelets = Overrated. Are they really that much healthier? I've not heard any definite proof.
    Peonies = Underrated. Roses get all the attention.

    Posted by: Natalie| May 21, 2008 at 01:12 PM




    I have to chime in and say that Labradoodles are UNDERRATED! My husband and I have a mini-labradoodle, Liddy, and we just adore her. I am allergic to dogs so had never had one until we got Liddy. I am so happy to finally be able to have a dog that doesn't make me all sneezy.

    Posted by: Maureen| May 21, 2008 at 01:55 PM





    Face time - this should be #1 on everyone's list!...

    Amy Winehouse - and she is important because...?

    Peonies- beautiful flowers, they never have liked my gardening style though.

    Spinning class - Uh? I go in circles everyday, why would I need a class?

    Egg white omelets -Never in a million years! What are you supposed to do with all those yolks?

    30 Rock - This is a TV show right? Does it have Fred and Barney?

    Punctuality - I was taught to be on time and usually am totally embarassed if I am late.

    Video conferencing - NO thank you!

    Creativity - This should be #2 on everyone's list. Being creative is using what you do/have in ways that please you. I write poems when I remember a birthday; people seem to like the poem better than any gift I could buy. Being creative can be as simple as putting love into dusting/vacuuming, or folding the laundry.

    Knowing your carbon footprint - I suppose about size 11?

    Brad Pitt- didn't he die recently?

    Table manners - so long as you chew with your mouth closed and put your napkin in your lap (not around your neck) everything else will fall into place.

    Stainless steel appliances - I HATE them! Have you ever tried to clean the exterior? It is just not possible to get them to look good like they do in the store with that plastic on them.

    Labradoodles- A new snack food?

    My list would be a little different. Like remembering to turn off lights. Sigh... I seem to forget that they are on and just move on to other places without a thought. I have replaced all the bulbs with those florecents so maybe I am ahead a little here.

    Recycling - I did this for the longest while; it became a hassle though because I would have to remember to make the trip to the recycle center every week. If I forgot we were inundated with trash!


    Posted by: Virginia| May 21, 2008 at 11:34 PM




    I think I agree with everyone!
    Definitely underrated- punctuality, table manners, creativity, face time, and peonies (fresh flowers in general).
    Overrated- just about everything else. My thought on an egg white omelet- If you only eat a bigger breakfast on the weekends-who has time during the workweek- indulge and have whatever you like!

    Posted by: Tracey| May 22, 2008 at 09:41 AM




    I can't tell you how much I loath spinning class and Labradoodles kind of scare me!

    Posted by: noble pig| May 25, 2008 at 09:46 AM




    Underrated:
    Face time - can't get enough!
    Peonies - my most favorite flower ever
    30 Rock - my most favorite show of the moment
    Creativity - can't get enough!
    Table manners - my 3-year-old son may beg to differ

    Overrated:
    Amy Winehouse - clean it up a little, please
    Spinning class - why pay to be tortured ... in front of your peers?
    Egg white omelets - try Egg Beaters instead
    Punctuality - there are times when it's important - but more often than not, life is more important than being on time
    Video conferencing - I don't need them to see when I roll my eyes - that's why we have calls!
    Knowing your carbon footprint - Doing your part is important, but over analyzing every decision and how it can destroy the environment is a little over the top.
    Brad Pitt - He's cute but enough already.
    Stainless steel appliances - My black are just fine. Just don't take away my smooth-top range.
    Labradoodles - a mutt is just as cute.

    Posted by: Mary Anna| June 06, 2008 at 05:53 PM




    Winehouse: garbage in - garbage out

    Posted by: | March 09, 2009 at 07:04 PM






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