Wait... people still believe in horoscopes?

[Hamlet]

I think Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory put it best...

Penny: "I'm a Sagittarius, which probably tells you way more than you need to know..."

Sheldon: "Yes... it tells us that you participate in the mass cultural delusion that the sun's apparent position relative to arbitrarily defined constellations at the time of your birth somehow affects your personality."

I was having coffee with two girls I was working with today, and there was a copy of the newspaper. One of them picked it up and started the old "What's your star sign?" So the other girl answers. The first girl reads the horoscope. As usual, the horoscope is vague bullshit that could apply to every situation in anyone''s life.

Then me. "Cancer", I tell them out of politeness, trying to keep my eyes from rolling in their sockets. She reads mine, and yep, it's still a load of nonsense. One of them then goes on to talk about her boyfriend, and how he's this star sign, and how it's soooo obvious that he's a Leo or some shit and she's a Pisces or whatever because they're such opposites and they clash so much!, and the other is agreeing and giving her opinion on this one guy she went out with and what his star sign meant for them.

And I sit there, wondering if I can drown myself in my coffee cup.

The same dumb shit would happen with some people in the last show I was in. They'd say offhand things like "Well, what else would you expect from a Capricorn", as if it actually meant something. What the fuck.

People seriously still believe in this shit?

[the1]

Apparently, they do.


I think it's a load of shit though....what about premature babies??

[muttley]

Apparently so.

[.invisible ink.]

I think Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory put it best...

Penny: "I'm a Sagittarius, which probably tells you way more than you need to know..."

Sheldon: "Yes... it tells us that you participate in the mass cultural delusion that the sun's apparent position relative to arbitrarily defined constellations at the time of your birth somehow affects your personality."

I was having coffee with two girls I was working with today, and there was a copy of the newspaper. One of them picked it up and started the old "What's your star sign?" So the other girl answers. The first girl reads the horoscope. As usual, the horoscope is vague bullshit that could apply to every situation in anyone''s life.

Then me. "Cancer", I tell them out of politeness, trying to keep my eyes from rolling in their sockets. She reads mine, and yep, it's still a load of nonsense. One of them then goes on to talk about her boyfriend, and how he's this star sign, and how it's soooo obvious that he's a Leo or some shit and she's a Pisces or whatever because they're such opposites and they clash so much!, and the other is agreeing and giving her opinion on this one guy she went out with and what his star sign meant for them.

And I sit there, wondering if I can drown myself in my coffee cup.

The same dumb shit would happen with some people in the last show I was in. They'd say offhand things like "Well, what else would you expect from a Capricorn", as if it actually meant something. What the fuck.

People seriously still believe in this shit?

Why do you need to feel so superior to other people? Does it make you a happier person or the world a better place for you to be a judgmental prick? It's not like most people who read their horoscopes put much faith in it, it's just something interesting/fun to read and see how it applies to one's life. astrology has existed for thousands of years so you're probably not going to change anything today by bitching and acting superior to those who like to know their sign. Really, in the big picture, who really gives a shit? I personally don't like to sit with people discussing sports but I suck it up and realize that everyone has different interests. Thank goodness, if we were all clones of each other, life would be really boring.

[Christrings]

Why do you need to feel so superior to other people? Does it make you a happier person or the world a better place for you to be a judgmental prick? It's not like most people who read their horoscopes put much faith in it, it's just something interesting/fun to read and see how it applies to one's life. astrology has existed for thousands of years so you're probably not going to change anything today by bitching and acting superior to those who like to know their sign. Really, in the big picture, who really gives a shit? I personally don't like to sit with people discussing sports but I suck it up and realize that everyone has different interests. Thank goodness, if we were all clones of each other, life would be really boring.

This. Chill out mate, or you'll have no fun.

[Jennurna Gray]

Why do you need to feel so superior to other people? Does it make you a happier person or the world a better place for you to be a judgmental prick? It's not like most people who read their horoscopes put much faith in it, it's just something interesting/fun to read and see how it applies to one's life. astrology has existed for thousands of years so you're probably not going to change anything today by bitching and acting superior to those who like to know their sign. Really, in the big picture, who really gives a shit? I personally don't like to sit with people discussing sports but I suck it up and realize that everyone has different interests. Thank goodness, if we were all clones of each other, life would be really boring.
I completely agree with you on the last part, but as for the first two sentences, isn't that a little hypocritical? This is how I see you..

[raychull]

it's just something interesting/fun to read and see how it applies to one's life.

Really, in the big picture, who really gives a shit?
these.

edit: the whole thing I agree with. but those most specifically.

[SanePsychotic]

I love horoscopes. They're fun.

[the1]

Why do you need to feel so superior to other people? Does it make you a happier person or the world a better place for you to be a judgmental prick? It's not like most people who read their horoscopes put much faith in it, it's just something interesting/fun to read and see how it applies to one's life. astrology has existed for thousands of years so you're probably not going to change anything today by bitching and acting superior to those who like to know their sign. Really, in the big picture, who really gives a shit? I personally don't like to sit with people discussing sports but I suck it up and realize that everyone has different interests. Thank goodness, if we were all clones of each other, life would be really boring.

I bet your horoscope says you're angry atm.

[Skillen]

Why do you need to feel so superior to other people? Does it make you a happier person or the world a better place for you to be a judgmental prick? It's not like most people who read their horoscopes put much faith in it, it's just something interesting/fun to read and see how it applies to one's life. astrology has existed for thousands of years so you're probably not going to change anything today by bitching and acting superior to those who like to know their sign. Really, in the big picture, who really gives a shit? I personally don't like to sit with people discussing sports but I suck it up and realize that everyone has different interests. Thank goodness, if we were all clones of each other, life would be really boring.

He is probably so judgemental as he's right, to honestly believe in that shit is rediculous. Also hes not acting superior to those who know their sign, he knew his, just to people that put any faith in that hocous pocus shinanigans. Like when some girl is saying how they're boyfriend is a leo and they are capricorn its like fate. No it isn't, she's monderately attractive and he's got a wanger, that's fate.

Lets talk about the later part of your post, I like sports but still hate when people talk about them. Like their opinon matters, not to mention the fact that most of them have no clue what they are talking about and basically just repeat the opinons of the local radio station. It's worse at actual events and they shout at the players like they are making a difference, shit down, I hate those people.

P.S. The person that pointed out the hypocrisy of judging some one for being judgmental, congrats.

[Kozzy333]

Fuck astrology.

[.invisible ink.]

I completely agree with you on the last part, but as for the first two sentences, isn't that a little hypocritical? This is how I see you..

Edit: you're right. I forgot about calling him a judgmental prick, lol. Oops.

I bet your horoscope says you're angry atm.

that's hilarious. actually, i'm not angry at all. I just type/speak with a lot of passion sometimes which doesn't exactly translate perfectly on the internet.

i'm in a great mood to be honest.

[the1]

that's hilarious. actually, i'm not angry at all. I just type/speak with a lot of passion sometimes which doesn't exactly translate perfectly on the internet.

i'm in a great mood to be honest.

You weren't speaking with "alot of passion". You were looking for an oppurtunity to jump on your high horse and trample whoever you could.

[.invisible ink.]

You weren't speaking with "alot of passion". You were looking for an oppurtunity to jump on your high horse and trample whoever you could.

ouch. i don't quite see it that way but i can see how it came off like that. i really was hoping with the best of intentions that i would make him see the error of his ways and stop judging people for having a little fun in their lives. really, that was it, i swear.

[4N6 science]

Horoscopes are for suckers. They're just giving people vague generalities that they assume was meant just for them. Like P.T. Barnum said a sucker is born every minute.

[jeremypeele]

laugh out loud.

do people still believe in fortune cookies?

[I_am_Misery]

Apparently so. Strangely enough people need something to believe in and horoscopes and astrology gives them something to depend on and look forward to. I believe they know it's a hoax and pretty much a load of crap, but I figure, let them believe it. If it really gives them that much satisfaction.

[ted is lying]

I just read my horoscope it said I would be talking on a website about horoscope's, I call shenanigans.

[Sventhegreat]

Yeah it is all bullshit. I'm sure though that some people have similar personalities that are described in the different signs, so I guess you could say someone was a total leo or capricorn? I don't think it would be that ridiculous to say that.

[yves.]

laugh out loud.

do people still believe in fortune cookies?

fortune cookies have proverbs more than actual fortunes... haha. unless you count the lottery numbers on the back.

[songydarko]

They're fun to read just to see what someone is predicting about you. Most of the time they just get me pissed because mine are always negative and wrong.

[SomedayTheFire]

It's just a bit of fun :shrug: it's fun when they turn out right.

[anthonydarko]

laugh out loud.

do people still believe in fortune cookies?
I would say I believe them, but I have gotten a few that mirrored current events in my life.

[ilikesound93]

It's fun? I don't take it seriously...

[Rob Hrx]

I think equating following horoscopes with interests like sports and movies is a bit misguided. People live their lives by this shit. There is an industry that makes millions selling a complete and utter lie. I'm sure there are other things you could say this about (can't think of any off the top of my head). And if people enjoy it, that's awesome. But it still blows my mind.

[KingsCrossing]

Apparently so. Strangely enough people need something to believe in and horoscopes and astrology gives them something to depend on and look forward to. I believe they know it's a hoax and pretty much a load of crap, but I figure, let them believe it. If it really gives them that much satisfaction.

This.

Not to mention the origin of most religions throughout history and across the world are based in some way off the sun.

I don't believe in astrology or religion (for the most part) but it does give billions of people satisfication and happiness while they're still alive.

[limepomegranate]

I just like reading them because they're fun and interesting.

[j4callen]

No less believable than Christianity.

[kaycey]

Why do you need to feel so superior to other people? Does it make you a happier person or the world a better place for you to be a judgmental prick? It's not like most people who read their horoscopes put much faith in it, it's just something interesting/fun to read and see how it applies to one's life. astrology has existed for thousands of years so you're probably not going to change anything today by bitching and acting superior to those who like to know their sign. Really, in the big picture, who really gives a shit? I personally don't like to sit with people discussing sports but I suck it up and realize that everyone has different interests. Thank goodness, if we were all clones of each other, life would be really boring.
you are the big bang theory.

[Jennurna Gray]

Edit: you're right. I forgot about calling him a judgmental prick, lol. Oops.

Not at all the reaction that I was expecting, but it works for me. :D

[fallingheart]

I also think the horoscopes are a bunch of crap, however, when i read about my sign it describes me perfectly :shrug:

[.invisible ink.]

you are the big bang theory.

um, thanks?

i hope you didn't just call me fat.

[chassmariee]

I do.

[kaycey]

um, thanks?

i hope you didn't just call me fat.
no! just awesome(:

[.invisible ink.]

no! just awesome(:

thanks, you're pretty awesome yourself!

my horoscope told me so.

[Saba]

I read my horoscope a lot :] And I tend not to believe in this stuff, but I'm gradually getting sucked in .. especially with tarot cards.

[TheReckoner]

thanks, you're pretty awesome yourself!

my horoscope told me so.
Your avatar scares me everytime I see it... :-(

[TheReckoner]

I read my horoscope a lot :] And I tend not to believe in this stuff, but I'm gradually getting sucked in .. especially with tarot cards.
Fixed.

[kaycey]

thanks, you're pretty awesome yourself!

my horoscope told me so.
did it say anything else;-)

[.invisible ink.]

Your avatar scares me everytime I see it... :-(

good. mission accomplished.

your name makes me think i'm reading someone else's posts, and then i realize, oh wait, the original Reckoner makes much better posts than you do.

doh! sorry. that was mean.

did it say anything else;-)

it said something about meeting an attractive yet mysterious stranger from a far away land. but then again, who really believes these things anyway? :-d

[argg_xo]

Some old lady gave this girl at work an impromptu psychic reading at her register today, i thought it was funny but my co-worker did not.

[behappy123]

I also think the horoscopes are a bunch of crap, however, when i read about my sign it describes me perfectly :shrug:
Yeah same!

[zion the lion]

I'm a cancer, and yes it describes me way too well...I just dont read the daily shit.

my mom used to be a palm reader though.

[unionx]

Why do you need to feel so superior to other people? Does it make you a happier person or the world a better place for you to be a judgmental prick? It's not like most people who read their horoscopes put much faith in it, it's just something interesting/fun to read and see how it applies to one's life. astrology has existed for thousands of years so you're probably not going to change anything today by bitching and acting superior to those who like to know their sign. Really, in the big picture, who really gives a shit? I personally don't like to sit with people discussing sports but I suck it up and realize that everyone has different interests. Thank goodness, if we were all clones of each other, life would be really boring.

I love you. Have my babies? :upside:

[.invisible ink.]

I love you. Have my babies? :upside:

babies aren't my scene, but thanks anyway. ;-)

[zion the lion]

Why is it so hard to think that they probably based star signs and personalities on some form of truth? It was hocus pocus shenanigans that caused people to even try to match personalities to their signs, clearly it wasnt any form of statistics and observation, no it was just them pulling it out of their ass. I mean it was hocus pocus that got them to survive the winter, work their agriculture around the future flood seasons, and anticipate solar and lunar eclipses.

He is probably so judgemental as he's right, to honestly believe in that shit is rediculous. Also hes not acting superior to those who know their sign, he knew his, just to people that put any faith in that hocous pocus shinanigans. Like when some girl is saying how they're boyfriend is a leo and they are capricorn its like fate. No it isn't, she's monderately attractive and he's got a wanger, that's fate.

A capricorn and a cancer is the perfect match...

just sayin

[AlkalineAshes]

If you believe in a God of any sort you have no business laughing at horoscopes

[Skillen]

Why is it so hard to think that they probably based star signs and personalities on some form of truth? It was hocus pocus shenanigans that caused people to even try to match personalities to their signs, clearly it wasnt any form of statistics and observation, no it was just them pulling it out of their ass. I mean it was hocus pocus that got them to survive the winter, work their agriculture around the future flood seasons, and anticipate solar and lunar eclipses.



A lung and cancer is the perfect match...

just sayin

In fear of bringing a well constructed argument to the table. It is so hard to believe because they have no reasoning as to why. For example, you can look at crime statisics from the 70's and say they've went down. That information is useless in it's self. However, if you know that police numbers have been increased you ca draw the conclusion more police = less crime. Apply this to horoscopes, all you have are different personalities and births in different years. No correlation at all between them, nobody has even tried to guess how if you were born in the winter this would make you different from in the summer.

Not to mention, to believe personality is brn in you and can't be changed goes completely against any research at all into psychology, which generlly agrees that personality is mostly environmental, however genetics may predispose people to more likely have certain caracteristics. Example, someone with more testosterone will more likely be more aggressive than a guy who produces less.

And, fixed.

[.invisible ink.]

If you believe in a God of any sort you have no business laughing at horoscopes

amen.

[TheReckoner]

good. mission accomplished.

your name makes me think i'm reading someone else's posts, and then i realize, oh wait, the original Reckoner makes much better posts than you do.

doh! sorry. that was mean.



it said something about meeting an attractive yet mysterious stranger from a far away land. but then again, who really believes these things anyway? :-d
Yes. Yes it was. and uncalled for.

[perceptrons]

Why is it so hard to think that they probably based star signs and personalities on some form of truth? It was hocus pocus shenanigans that caused people to even try to match personalities to their signs, clearly it wasnt any form of statistics and observation, no it was just them pulling it out of their ass. I mean it was hocus pocus that got them to survive the winter, work their agriculture around the future flood seasons, and anticipate solar and lunar eclipses.
Is this a serious post?

[SanePsychotic]

If you believe in a God of any sort you have no business laughing at horoscopes

:lol:

[AlkalineAshes]

:lol:

one imaginary creature is sacred, the other is stupid? i dont get it

[SanePsychotic]

one imaginary creature is sacred, the other is stupid? i dont get it

It's just a mass delusion. These people obviously have some psychological issues.

[.invisible ink.]

It's just a mass delusion. These people obviously have some psychological issues.

that's how i feel about people who follow organized religion.

[SanePsychotic]

that's how i feel about people who follow organized religion.

Me too, though I really don't feel like I can really say that without people thinking I'm a complete jackass. I have no problem with people who follow organized religions, I just can't get my head around how they seriously think that some guy is constantly watching them and will do bad things to them if they aren't "good". Seems kind of odd to me.

[.invisible ink.]

Me too, though I really don't feel like I can really say that without people thinking I'm a complete jackass. I have no problem with people who follow organized religions, I just can't get my head around how they seriously think that some guy is constantly watching them and will do bad things to them if they aren't "good". Seems kind of odd to me.

i don't really care if people think i'm a jackass, since i think the same of them it kind of evens out. there's no reason to feel like less of a person because you don't believe in religion, or *gasp* even worse, God. Seriously, I'm freaking sick of religious people pushing their shit on everyone like our opinions aren't as worthy as theirs.

I do have problems with organized religion though. I have a problem with the fact that most of the wars that have taken place in this world have been rooted in religious differences. I'm sorry, but I have a serious problem with that. Everyone thinks their bullshit is better than everyone elses. It's ridiculous and totally unnecessary to me. I'm glad that religion helps some people but it really makes me wonder why they need such a crutch to get by in life.

[4N6 science]

I don't see religion as a crutch and I never ask God to do things for me. It's for inspiration and hope at least for me. And I'm a religious person who will never force my views on others and think it's absurd to make others feel like crap because they don't have the same beliefs as you.

[.invisible ink.]

I don't see religion as a crutch and I never ask God to do things for me. It's for inspiration and hope at least for me. And I'm a religious person who will never force my views on others and think it's absurd to make others feel like crap because they don't have the same beliefs as you.

good. that's why we're friends, lol.

[zion the lion]

In fear of bringing a well constructed argument to the table. It is so hard to believe because they have no reasoning as to why. For example, you can look at crime statisics from the 70's and say they've went down. That information is useless in it's self. However, if you know that police numbers have been increased you ca draw the conclusion more police = less crime. Apply this to horoscopes, all you have are different personalities and births in different years. No correlation at all between them, nobody has even tried to guess how if you were born in the winter this would make you different from in the summer.

Not to mention, to believe personality is brn in you and can't be changed goes completely against any research at all into psychology, which generlly agrees that personality is mostly environmental, however genetics may predispose people to more likely have certain caracteristics. Example, someone with more testosterone will more likely be more aggressive than a guy who produces less.

And, fixed.

There is actually a difference between winter babies and summer babies, winter babies are more likely to struggle through life, be sick a lot, be average or below average in school, and no this isnt coming from astrology, it's coming from actual science. And I assume they tried to guess the different personalities in different months, and used astrology to figure out why back in those days.

As for your little "fixed" part, I was just pointing out what that leo and capricorn arent the best match, and that actually cancer and capricorn are.

I dont see what the problem is in letting someone have fun with astrology and star signs. I do believe in fate, and I like to think that the fact that I'm a cancer (and actually am exactly like the description of my sign) and the object of my affection is a capricorn (and fits the description of a capricorn perfectly) is a sign that we were written for each other. I dont take it too seriously, and I dont read my horoscope, but I do like to look at what I consider signs.

[zion the lion]

Is this a serious post?

My aunt likes to say "every lie is based on a little bit of truth" so I'm saying they probably used it to help them in their lives. How is that not serious?

[4N6 science]

good. that's why we're friends, lol.

Indeed!

See people of differing views can get along.