Maxman Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 For those that partake, what are you giving up for lent? I don't want this to be a religious discussion let's just focus on making fun of each other for what we are giving up, lol. Me? I am giving up every beverage other than water. And meat for all of lent. Should be fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Im giving up teh penis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I am going to try very very hard to give up booze -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I gave up Catholicism for lent, ironically right around the time I was confirmed. It's made my springtimes easier ever since. Although every year I still give up gefilte fish, just so I have a reasonable excuse not to eat it at the Passover Seders I generally find myself invited to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 I am going to try very very hard to give up booze -- That is a good one...would be tough I would imagine. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 That is a good one...would be tough I would imagine. Good luck. Max, do you realize that you inadvertantly replied to slowmoe's post instead of DLJ's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I'm giving up eating street meat. Soda as well. Lent happens to coincide nicely with the push to drop the added winter weight. The lack of street meat means that one $5 lunch will turn into a $10 salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Max, do you realize that you inadvertantly replied to slowmoe's post instead of DLJ's? Well played, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 For those that partake, what are you giving up for lent? I don't want this to be a religious discussion let's just focus on making fun of each other for what we are giving up, lol. Me? I am giving up every beverage other than water. And meat for all of lent. Should be fun... Jetsin$!der.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Sobriety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De-Jet-Erate/Duane Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 For those that partake, what are you giving up for lent? I don't want this to be a religious discussion let's just focus on making fun of each other for what we are giving up, lol. Me? I am giving up every beverage other than water. And meat for all of lent. Should be fun... Man meat or food? Could go either way with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Candy and cookies. Yes, once again. Seems this is the default for any fat kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon63 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Just asking, since I know nothing about religion: what is lent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon63 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm guessing it's like fasting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent Wikipedia does a better job than I. Anyway it is a time for sacrifice between ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Just asking, since I know nothing about religion: what is lent? This is why God created Google. Look it up your damn self. Better learn how to research stuff now before your head off to college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm going to Hell anyway so why suffer any more than necessary while on earth?! The answer, therefore, is nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Not sure what lent is and i do not want to know. But when you have to give stuff its essentially a self torture. This kindda self torture happens in almost all religions. So logically breaking it down (for almost all religions) it comes down to the fact that the imaginary/fantasy person in the sky (that you worship) that watches out for you and you are told loves you, actually loves you more than others if you indulge in some form of self-torture in his honor. And it also helps in sealing your place to some good place (another fantasy called heaven) in after life while the others burn in fire. Which if you think about it is very selfish. I wonder how that is accepted in any religion ? The contradictions of any religion and the fantasy associated with it get to a point where most rational people tune out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm going to Hell anyway so why suffer any more than necessary while on earth?! The answer, therefore, is nothing. Hell is not a laughing matter. Believe me, I have been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Not sure what lent is and i do not want to know. But when you have to give stuff its essentially a self torture. This kindda self torture happens in almost all religions. So logically breaking it down (for almost all religions) it comes down to the fact that the imaginary/fantasy person in the sky (that you worship) that watches out for you and you are told loves you, actually loves you more than others if you indulge in some form of self-torture in his honor. And it also helps in sealing your place to some good place (another fantasy called heaven) in after life while the others burn in fire. Which if you think about it is very selfish. I wonder how that is accepted in any religion ? The contradictions of any religion and the fantasy associated with it get to a point where most rational people tune out. Verde will save a seat for you in Hell. I am doing this for health purposes to be honest -- Never have given much into it before and seemed like a good excuse if any. Not a very good Catholic I suppose -- to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Verde will save a seat for you in Hell. I am doing this for health purposes to be honest -- Never have given much into it before and seemed like a good excuse if any. Not a very good Catholic I suppose -- to each their own. If its for health purposes i would be all for it. Good luck. I am not Catholic. But the religion i was born in is not different in its contradictions that any other. I am sure Verde is great company. Going by the conventional wisdom i think Hell is going to be a real fun place. You know all the p0rn stars are going there. So good action. All the rock stars are going to be there ( no prizes for guessing why) so good concerts. And most of the movie stars are going to be there. So good entertainment. Most supermodels and comedians too! Man i need to commit a few more sins this weekend just to be 100% sure i go to Hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Not sure what lent is and i do not want to know. If you were JetFanInNewYork you'd know. In NY, you're either Jewish, Catholic, or gave one of them up to be an Atheist. There is no middle ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Anything that resembles fast food or carbonated beverages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 If you were JetFanInNewYork you'd know. In NY, you're either Jewish, Catholic, or gave one of them up to be an Atheist. There is no middle ground. Interesting take. But now i am trying to think how i became a JETS fan to start with. Clue: It might have to do something with living in NY for sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 "Going to church." -my dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hell is not a laughing matter. Believe me, I have been there. Whatever dude, your the one that brought the bean and sauerkraut dip to the mod lounge. It's your fault theirs no windows and nobody told me it was for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 "Going to church." -my dad "I said only a bite" -everyone that know's me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 This is why God created Google. Look it up your damn self. Better learn how to research stuff now before your head off to college. EFFIN THIS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 If its for health purposes i would be all for it. Good luck. I am not Catholic. But the religion i was born in is not different in its contradictions that any other. I am sure Verde is great company. Going by the conventional wisdom i think Hell is going to be a real fun place. You know all the p0rn stars are going there. So good action. All the rock stars are going to be there ( no prizes for guessing why) so good concerts. And most of the movie stars are going to be there. So good entertainment. Most supermodels and comedians too! Man i need to commit a few more sins this weekend just to be 100% sure i go to Hell. I have a feeling this is sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm giving up eating street meat. Soda as well. Lent happens to coincide nicely with the push to drop the added winter weight. The lack of street meat means that one $5 lunch will turn into a $10 salad. I always thought that street meat meant something completely different. And I'm giving up my diet for Lent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have a feeling this is sarcasm. no way. I think your great company except the part where you challenge me to arm wrestle and have to make believe I injured my shoulder scooping ice cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm with Verde, I'm giving up nothing. I assume it's pretty hot in hell, so if Verde is there she won't be wearing much which is not such a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have a feeling this is sarcasm. No way. Here is why: I'm with Verde, I'm giving up nothing. I assume it's pretty hot in hell, so if Verde is there she won't be wearing much which is not such a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm with Verde, I'm giving up nothing. I assume it's pretty hot in hell, so if Verde is there she won't be wearing much which is not such a bad thing. *giggle* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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