Got confused today re eating bugles ....

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(So the OP is not from the Divided States of America. She truly did NOT know what bugles were.)

I guess the same way an American would be confused by someone from England saying they ate a "spotted d**k" by sucking on it to make it mushy...........Hey wait a minute. It isn't as suggestive with a bugle snack.< /p>

Really BariatricPal? Spotted d i c k is a real dessert.

I guess we can't use the word "dick.

As in:

Dick Tracy

Dick Van Dyke

Dick Cheney

Dick's Sporting Goods

Dick Cavett

Dick and Jane

etc.

[theantichick 2,204]

aaaaand cue all the posts with variants of kitty cat and all the other words the automatic filter won't let through un-asterisk'd. LOL

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

aaaaand cue all the posts with variants of kitty cat and all the other words the automatic filter won't let through un-asterisk'd. LOL

Let's see:

Pussy foot

Pussy willow

Pusst cat

I guess that is true.

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

It doesn't work on spelling errors like "Pusst cat".

[LipstickLady 25,682]

It doesn't work on spelling errors like "Pusst cat".

I wouldn't get near ANYONE's Pusst.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

To the people saying they are blocking newbies shame on you! Why be in a support group if youre here to shame people. End of discussion. Time to move on.

No, not "end of discussion". I didn't say I was going to block newbies, I said I was going to block newbies and ANYONE who comes in guns blazing and name calling. I am here to support people, not to watch someone give good advice and be called an a-hole for doing so.

I understand what you said it was someone else... He specifically said I'm blocking all newbies.

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Who is "he" and where did he say this?

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

It doesn't work on spelling errors like "Pusst cat".

I wouldn't get near ANYONE's Pusst.

I guess the spelling is somewhat correct. I have seen them with a string hanging out. I guess it was attached to a tea bag? Or was it for flossing afterwards?

[Jamie228 15]

Same here... I never saw the post from the newbie, this post wasn't about a newbies question. But rather about the OP observation of how a bugle if it was spelled correctly, would be on the diet plan. And then her following thought processes as she was unfamiliar with the snack food Bugles.

It was hilarious until it was sidetracked by people saying it was rude and mean etc. I am thinking to myself, how in the world is this mean and rude? Then someone comes along and has to knock our building blocks over and link this thread to another thread.

People If we can't laugh at the mundane and inane we create a generation of people that are requiring "safe spaces". Oh wait to late. The only safe space is the play pen at your Mama's, if you can't handle the real world, go back to that while those of us that have figured out how to survive in a "mean" world continue to get the joke about words and the hilarity that the lack of knowledge can cause.

DS performed 11/28/16. SW/HW 380 lbs.

If you didn't see the original post, you have no context through which your reply even matters, so...

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[Travelher 915]

If you didn't see the original post, you have no context through which your reply even matters, so...

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Wow, I find this post to be incredibly rude. I did see the original post and Miss Impala's reply matters because it is factually correct. It isn't coloured and skewed by an emotional response to the original post as some of the others.

I'm puzzled by your reluctance to accept the reality that there are people on these boards who are not from the US and therefore will be puzzled by some of the local idiosyncrasies. Many people across the globe view Americans as insular and ignorant of things that go on beyond their borders, I don't believe that to be true as I love and work with Americans every day. Unfortunately these kinds of responses only play into that stereotype. Frankly it looks like "rightfighting" to me.

The OP was pretty clear multiple times in this thread that she did not know what bugles are. At first read I was puzzled by what the post was until I of course quickly realized she was Australian and they likely don't have bugles there. I get that some people are slower on the uptick but after several people having explained it I'm not sure where the confusion lies. the thread then veered off, but not the OP's doing or intent of the post. (the spotted d*ick posts won, though IMO).

Edited December 14, 2016 by Travelher

[Jamie228 15]

If you didn't see the original post, you have no context through which your reply even matters, so...

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Wow, I find this post to be incredibly rude. I did see the original post and Miss Impala's reply matters because it is factually correct. It isn't coloured and skewed by an emotional response to the original post as some of the others.

I'm puzzled by your reluctance to accept the reality that there are people on these boards who are not from the US and therefore will be puzzled by some of the local idiosyncrasies. Many people across the globe view Americans as insular and ignorant of things that go on beyond their borders, I don't believe that to be true as I love and work with Americans every day. Unfortunately these kinds of responses only play into that stereotype. Frankly it looks like "rightfighting" to me.

The OP was pretty clear multiple times in this thread that she did not know what bugles are. At first read I was puzzled by what the post was until I of course quickly realized she was Australian and they likely don't have bugles there. I get that some people are slower on the uptick but after several people having explained it I'm not sure where the confusion lies. the thread then veered off, but not the OP's doing or intent of the post. (the spotted d*ick posts won, though IMO).

I'm not even talking about the OP; I totally understand she didn't know what Bugles are. It's just the others who do know and still choose to be jerks... those are the ones that get to me. Not everyone was raised to have compassion on others, apparently.

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[Lucky2Lose 184]

I read it all. It's fine everyone needs something to laugh at. I apologized this am. If people are still making fun of me it's fine... I had a really bad day yesterday if it brings humor, name-calling so be it. I learned a lot from it all. It is supposed to be supportive I agree.

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((HUGS)) we are all in this together and we are all human.

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[Travelher 915]

If you didn't see the original post, you have no context through which your reply even matters, so...

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Wow, I find this post to be incredibly rude. I did see the original post and Miss Impala's reply matters because it is factually correct. It isn't coloured and skewed by an emotional response to the original post as some of the others.

I'm puzzled by your reluctance to accept the reality that there are people on these boards who are not from the US and therefore will be puzzled by some of the local idiosyncrasies. Many people across the globe view Americans as insular and ignorant of things that go on beyond their borders, I don't believe that to be true as I love and work with Americans every day. Unfortunately these kinds of responses only play into that stereotype. Frankly it looks like "rightfighting" to me.

The OP was pretty clear multiple times in this thread that she did not know what bugles are. At first read I was puzzled by what the post was until I of course quickly realized she was Australian and they likely don't have bugles there. I get that some people are slower on the uptick but after several people having explained it I'm not sure where the confusion lies. the thread then veered off, but not the OP's doing or intent of the post. (the spotted d*ick posts won, though IMO).

I'm not even talking about the OP; I totally understand she didn't know what Bugles are. It's just the others who do know and still choose to be jerks... those are the ones that get to me. Not everyone was raised to have compassion on others, apparently.

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I apologize, I did not realize you were not talking about the OP, I assumed you were because you did not acknowledge the misinterpretation by some (who even called her a bully). My mistake. I still think telling someone their reply doesn't matter is a bit rude. But I am Canadian, so perhaps overly polite in a global context?

[OzRoo 1,492]

(So the OP is not from the Divided States of America. She truly did NOT know what bugles were.)

I guess the same way an American would be confused by someone from England saying they ate a "spotted d**k" by sucking on it to make it mushy...........Hey wait a minute. It isn't as suggestive with a bugle snack.< /div>

Yes, people asked me here what are "Cruskits" or "Snicker Pods", how about "cough lollies" ....

Anyway, before this gets even more out of context and proportion,

Here is a photo of my local Woolworths chips aisle:

Over and out, had enough of dramas in this thread.

Peace and well wishes to all.

[Hammer_Down 631]

Another entertaining read!

This post has it all: people rudely proclaiming how rude others are, folks who rudely exclaim "end of discussion!" as though it were up to them, insulting vets who know more about this process than any of us, and rudely making assumptions/proclamations that "everyone" ate prohibited foods during pre/post op and if we don't admit to it - we're in denial.

I actually followed my surgeon's plan. To. The. Letter. I can eat whatever I want at this stage, but I still haven't had 1 bite of junk food. I'm sure I will eventually, but I have goals and they're just more important to me at this point than anything with starchy carbs.

I'm far from a vet, but I'm already coming around less and less because of the reasons above. Every few days, for entertainment, I like to read the rants and raves.

I only joined the forum after surgery. In preop, I found all the information I could have asked for without having to ask for it. I wanted to join to share my experiences and ask for help is anything came up. Before I joined, I just searched and read the threads with helpful advice. Now that I can see the many (thousands) of posts looking for validation for bad behaviour. Even going so far (as one user here did) to accuse everyone else of the same, or lying about it - all in a desperate attempt to feel okay about it.

It was mentioned above that there is a good reason so many vets have wandered off the site, never to return.

[Mindy78 372]

I found this very humorous. Personally being fat most of my life I've developed a thick skin. A newbie myself 10 weeks post and although very informed from surgeon and 6 weekly classes. I eat carbs. If it's on my list. Sugar drips when I don't eat enough carbs. I'm not clueless but total carbs, net carbs, good vs bad carbs, simple and complex do get a bit confusing. Glad to have info and support from others. Am I going to have pie or chocolate cake at a gathering no. Not 2 weeks out either. Even if I wanted crunchy I'd be scared it would cut my insides. I did eat the cheese and sauce off a piece of pizza. Sauce that's carbs right??? Oh confused on which kind again....

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