Comment on an Universe article about The Jimmer

No ‘idle’ worship with Jimmer



Nice little article that talks about some of the reaction to Michelle's comments about The Jimmer, including some of her own. In it, she said:

“ was mildly amused at how many people looked me up on Facebook just to tell me how much they disagree,” Peralta said in an e-mail. “After reading some of the comments, I got pretty upset. Seriously, I felt like half of the population of BYU was after my blood. After I changed my privacy settings so I wouldn’t get any more comments, I deleted the post everyone was commenting on. Many of the comments were supporting Jimmer, but some were personal attacks. They were disrespectful and offensive.”

Sorry, but I had to respond to the article. It was very positive over all, but I understand where Michelle is coming from, but I don't agree with it, so I left this comment:

Title: Life is tuff



Life is tough and it's people like Jimmer that help us forget about our problems for a while. I see nothing wrong with that.



And what is wrong with acting a little silly every now and then? Is it wrong for little children to get all dressed up like Darth Vader or an evil witch for Halloween? Does this desire to be something we normally aren't go away just because we get older?



When I went to the Y years and years ago, I was walking to school one day in the middle of a small rainstorm and saw an adult playing in some mud puddles with some young children. As I got closer, I realized that it was Hugh Nibley playing in the puddles with his grandchildren.



Dressing up for the ward Halloween party and acting silly with the primary kids or being crazy about Jimmer are alright in my book.

Michelle,



Please learn when to stop talking. I know you are a woman, so that may be difficult for you (Tongue in Cheek!). But the more you talk the less sane you sound.



I have never in my life read a list of comments that were less personal attacks and less "after my blood" than the comments people left on your profile. If you believe that those were disrespectful, I suspect you will find going through life very difficult as you will never get the respect you believe you are owed.

She's enjoying the attention. It's making her feel important and that people actually care about her opinion.

REally, is that grammatically correct- an Universe-



I would never say "Jimmer created AN universe". Instead I would say "Jimmer created a universe". But I do understand the "a to an" rule if followed by a vowel. I just never thought we said a when it should be an.



Mind blowing stuff urroner.

declocoug wrote:
REally, is that grammatically correct- an Universe-



I would never say "Jimmer created AN universe". Instead I would say "Jimmer created a universe". But I do understand the "a to an" rule if followed by a vowel. I just never thought we said a when it should be an.



Mind blowing stuff urroner.

We must turn to Boise for the correct grammar. :P

hawkwing wrote:

I have never in my life read a list of comments that were less personal attacks and less "after my blood" than the comments people left on your profile. If you believe that those were disrespectful, I suspect you will find going through life very difficult as you will never get the respect you believe you are owed.

What I don't get is how she can call me an idol worshiper, commandment breaker and a sinner and that's just fine but when I post "Jimmer can kill 2 stones with one bird" that is a personal attack and me going after blood.



What she says about me is an opinion and she is entitled to it but what I say about Jimmer is a personal attack and "disrespectful and offensive" to her?

:skeptic: :skeptic:

CannonCougar85 wrote:

I have never in my life read a list of comments that were less personal attacks and less "after my blood" than the comments people left on your profile. If you believe that those were disrespectful, I suspect you will find going through life very difficult as you will never get the respect you believe you are owed.

What I don't get is how she can call me an idol worshiper, commandment breaker and a sinner and that's just fine but when I post "Jimmer can kill 2 stones with one bird" that is a personal attack and me going after blood.



What she says about me is an opinion and she is entitled to it but what I say about Jimmer is a personal attack and "disrespectful and offensive" to her?

:skeptic: :skeptic:

Yes. Arguing with people whose opinions are correct regardless of what others think always yields the same result: any comment is an attack on them personally and you're a bad person for saying it. Even the comments defending Jimmer worship were not directed at her, i.e. not 'attacking' her about her opinion just defending the practice. 100% of the comments I saw were jokes and I read almost every single one so I'm not sure why she felt attacked. It is funny though. I wonder what Bro. Peralta feels about all this...

Emery said "People have been really clever, really classy, if you ask me," he said. "If they make it personal or derogatory [towards Peralta], then it doesn't make it fun anymore. Looks like everyone has kept it positive."



http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusports/51235278-65/fredette-peralta-really-think.html.csp

Here's what I don't get: Urroner makes fun of other posters' "utard grammar" and then puts the phrase "an Universe article" in his thread title. :lol:

I'm going to say what everyone else is thinking, but nobody else is willing to put out there. This chick needs to get laid.



And yes, I do know that she's married.

Metal Bubba wrote:
I'm going to say what everyone else is thinking, but nobody else is willing to put out there. This chick needs to get laid.



And yes, I do know that she's married.

:lol: Classic!

I have to vent a little because this whole "Michelle" thing has pissed me off... :evil:

If she would have accepted the olive branch, gone to a freakin' game, and said "I'm sorry, you guys are right." then her life may have gone back to a somewhat "normal" state. Now, with her new comments, it shows her total lack of class and ignorance of all things Jimmer. I can say this as I am on my own forum with my pals. I would not want to live in the same house or neighborhood with this woman because she is extremely close minded and unfunny... :skeptic: :P Ok, I feel better thanks all....

Metal Bubba wrote:
I'm going to say what everyone else is thinking, but nobody else is willing to put out there. This chick needs to get laid.



And yes, I do know that she's married.

Unfortunately in Mormon culture, those two events don't always go hand in hand. My heart goes out to her husband...poor guy

urroner wrote:

REally, is that grammatically correct- an Universe-



I would never say "Jimmer created AN universe". Instead I would say "Jimmer created a universe". But I do understand the "a to an" rule if followed by a vowel. I just never thought we said a when it should be an.



Mind blowing stuff urroner.

We must turn to Boise for the correct grammar. :P

Zingarama! I ain't got a clue, but I think that if someone from Declo and admits to being from Declo ;) says so, it is so

Kbear wrote:
I have to vent a little because this whole "Michelle" thing has pissed me off... :evil:

If she would have accepted the olive branch, gone to a freakin' game, and said "I'm sorry, you guys are right." then her life may have gone back to a somewhat "normal" state. Now, with her new comments, it shows her total lack of class and ignorance of all things Jimmer. I can say this as I am on my own forum with my pals. I would not want to live in the same house or neighborhood with this woman because she is extremely close minded and unfunny... :skeptic: :P Ok, I feel better thanks all....

So by not accepting the olive branch, is she in willful rebellion? Seriously though, why wouldn't she accept it unless she wanted to stay ignorant and stay angry. Is she the first BYU student to feel holier than other BYU students? She'd make a great Ute fan.

declocoug wrote:
REally, is that grammatically correct- an Universe-



I would never say "Jimmer created AN universe". Instead I would say "Jimmer created a universe". But I do understand the "a to an" rule if followed by a vowel. I just never thought we said a when it should be an.



Mind blowing stuff urroner.

"An" universe is incorrect. "A" universe is correct. It is the vowel sound which starts a word that requires an "An". Universe starts with a consonant "y" sound.



For example:





The Jimmer does not play like A Euro. A universe without the Jimmer is a sad place indeed. Feel free to use AN abacus to tabulate all the points scored by the Jimmer. Watching the Jimmer play is AN exemplary demonstration of dominance. It would be correct to say that the Jimmer is A ubiquitous figure on the Provo campus.

This chick can't have it both ways. She says to the Daily Universe that she is very opinionated and won't hold back her thoughts but she is easily offended by others doing the same thing by posting non-offensive Jimmer jokes on her facebook wall. Grow up, lady. Quit being so hyper-sensitive. This is the first time in nearly 30 years that we've had a PoTY candidate, so forgive us if we're a little excited.



I would not marry this nag. I pity her husband. I hope he doesn't like sports or anything else his wife doesen't like because he's in for a life of pain, it would seem.



I hope that she sees that the less she frets about what others do the easier life will be in the long run.



Jimmer = good. Michelle = bad.

kitic77 wrote:

REally, is that grammatically correct- an Universe-



I would never say "Jimmer created AN universe". Instead I would say "Jimmer created a universe". But I do understand the "a to an" rule if followed by a vowel. I just never thought we said a when it should be an.



Mind blowing stuff urroner.

"An" universe is incorrect. "A" universe is correct. It is the vowel sound which starts a word that requires an "An". Universe starts with a consonant "y" sound.



For example:





The Jimmer does not play like A Euro. A universe without the Jimmer is a sad place indeed. Feel free to use AN abacus to tabulate all the points scored by the Jimmer. Watching the Jimmer play is AN exemplary demonstration of dominance. It would be correct to say that the Jimmer is A ubiquitous figure on the Provo campus.

Thank you, Kitic, for picking up the slack while I was at work. Its all about the vowel SOUND at the beginning of a word. Example: AN honor, A university. It amazes me how many people get so confused by this.

Metal Bubba wrote:
I'm going to say what everyone else is thinking, but nobody else is willing to put out there. This chick needs to get laid.



And yes, I do know that she's married.

I agree. Nothing like a nice trip to Hawaii where some attractive Islander can put some lovely flowers around her neck to help her relax. Just what the doctor ordered!



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Schmoe wrote:





Thank you, Kitic, for picking up the slack while I was at work. It's all about the vowel SOUND at the beginning of a word. Example: AN honor, A university. It amazes me how many people get so confused by this.

Well, if we had decent teachers in America, maybe we wouldn't be so dang confused all the time.



;)