Spring spheres are the new Easter eggs

[RecoveringKinkoid]

I'm a real asshole about that stuff, actually. I enjoy rubbing people's faces in it. When I got married and had my little bridal picture in the paper, I insisted that they write "bride works as a cameraman at WOLO." They called me and asked me if that was a typo. I told them no indeedy. They didn't like that but they went with it.

The fuck was I gonna say? CameraPERSON? Child, please. I'm simply not that insecure.

[ExRetailDrone]

I agree with the rest of you, this is absurd and all the PC shit is going way too damn far. I'm not a Christian, but I'm sure not offended by calling them Easter eggs because, frankly, it's just a name anyway. The egg symbols of the season are left-over from long ago Pagan festivals as symbols of fertility, the ancient Christians just needed a way to get the Pagans on-board with their religious holidays, so they meshed them together. So, given the history, no religion is right in claiming it full force, so why not intermingle them with symbols and names and whatever? All it really is nowadays is an excuse for people to gorge themselves on candy and let their kids run wild finding hidden treats anyway (for the most part, obviously there are many different ways to celebrate). Hell, I remember hearing about an Easter when I was a kid (I don't actually recall it myself) where all the adults took advantage of the abnormally warm weather - our egg hunt was them throwing plastic eggs out into the woods behind my grandparents' house and while we were hunting them, they were back at the house drinking a bunch of wine A good time was had by all, and really isn't that the point? Get together with loved ones and have a blast!

[Elspeth]

why does this crap have to be in my back yard?!?!?!?!? I swear this PC crap is so STUPID.

[fireheart17]

I'm not a Christian, but I'm sure not offended by calling them Easter eggs because, frankly, it's just a name anyway. The egg symbols of the season are left-over from long ago Pagan festivals as symbols of fertility, the ancient Christians just needed a way to get the Pagans on-board with their religious holidays, so they meshed them together. So, given the history, no religion is right in claiming it full force, so why not intermingle them with symbols and names and whatever? All it really is nowadays is an excuse for people to gorge themselves on candy and let their kids run wild finding hidden treats anyway (for the most part, obviously there are many different ways to celebrate).

The OSHC I went to (after-school care) did an Easter Egg hunt and we mainly studied how people overseas celebrate Easter, rather than the teacher talking about the religious views behind it. If I ever end up teaching, my plan will be to teach the kids about how Easter is celebrated overseas and maybe some of the symbology (for instance, why we have an Easter Bilby in addition to an Easter Bunny ), rather than saying that it's a religious holiday, because quite frankly, a lot of people will celebrate it differently and those differences aren't always religious: for instance, apparaently in slovakia, it's traditional for men to spank their wives on Easter Monday, as it's believed to bring health and beauty to them for the next year. (the spanking's not intended to hurt)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_customs

[Bloodsoul]

Why, oh why did I have to read the comments section on that article?

One thing about the Easter holiday I will never understand: chocolate crucifexes. Crucifxi.. crosses! Does this not creep any one out?

Is this because it's politically incorrect to say Peter Fucking Rabbit died for our sins and on the third day hid some eggs around?

Do I smell Black Lantern Peter Rabbit?

[HYHYBT]

Are they crucifixes, or are they crosses? I wouldn't buy either, but one seems quite a lot worse than the other.

[XCashier]

I would never go along with calling something "spring spheres." You know why? I'd be afraid someone would hear me say it and have my happy ass committed.

Hell, I can barely pronounce it! Too easy to slur it. "Sphring sph-- uh, spring spears -- no, Spring. Sfffferes. GAH!" Sorry, "Easter Eggs" is just easier to say!

[Gravekeeper]

Frankly I think we're long past the point where Easter and Christmas are still linked to any sort of religious connotation. The Easter Bunny and Santa Claus can stand just fine on their own without freaking out about them coinciding with Christian holidays.

<--- Not Christian. Still says "Merry Christmas". Because its god damn Christmas, thats why. Now shut up and eat your Easter eggs.

[Lace Neil Singer]

Atheist here. I still say "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Easter" for the same reason.

Spring Spheres? What the diddly? That's insane. They're Easter Eggs, dammit.

[AdminAssistant]

I prefer "Happy Holidays" because there are so many other holidays taking place in December. And, to me, Easter isn't significant enough for me to go around wishing it on other people. Except for the candy.

[protege]

I always say "Merry Christmas." If people don't like it, too damn bad

[Miss_Maple_Leaf]

I prefer "Happy Holidays" because there are so many other holidays taking place in December. And, to me, Easter isn't significant enough for me to go around wishing it on other people. Except for the candy.

You just had to go and mention Easter candy, didn't you? Now I'm craving some Peeps, dammit.

Seriously, though, this is just ridiculous. Just when I think the PC crowd can't get any more asinine, they come up with something like this and prove me wrong.

[HYHYBT]

Because its god damn Christmas, thats why. Now shut up and eat your Easter eggs.

Good Idea: finding Easter eggs on Easter morning.

Bad Idea: Finding Easter eggs on Christmas morning.

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[Rapscallion]

(this line added because the stupid board says the post is too short without it)

That's a default board setting.

Besides, I don't think there's anything wrong with requiring someone to put some content of their own in the post they make.

Rapscallion

[KabeRinnaul]

Political correctness jumped the shark when the phrase "politically correct" itself became politically incorrect.

That's right. Now you're supposed to be "socially aware".