albert

I nominate cantgo for the Imbecile Award.

Let's see, if I drink a soda a day for the next year, I'll gain 20 pounds? So, if I drink 4 a day, I'll gain 80 pounds? So if I weigh 100 pounds to begin with, I'll go up to 180? And if I weight 300 pounds, I'll go up to 380?

Heaven save us from those who have "just read a study."

Jen

A 12-ounce can of soda has 170 calories. If you consume 170 calories per day *more than you need* then, yes, you will gain 20 pounds in a year, whether those calories come from soda, candy, or tofu. Supersize sodas can be 32 ounces, which would be 450 calories.

Increasing soda consumption is certainly a source of some of the extra calories that are causing so many Americans to become overweight.

Judy

Just curious as to how this went from a thread about putting carry on luggage overhead into a study on the cause and effect of drinking sodas. Never a dull moment. (Or maybe that should be too many dull moments?)

Jen

Somebody was planning to carry on two 12-packs of soda, plus bottled water.

cantgo

Yes Albert, if you add one soda per day to your diet the averaged sized person will gain 20 pounds per year. Why do you think so many fat people are big soda drinkers?

Ex. a friend loved Pepsi, but was getting heavy. All he did was switch from regular Pepsi to diet and he lost 20 pounds in 2 MONTHS! No other change to his diet.

But if you think I'm an imbecile, why don't you do a little experiment. Drink an extra soda every day, and let's see what you weigh a year from now. I bet we'll be able to add the word "Fat" in front of your name, Albert.

canwa

Hey Losers,

Stick to the topics.

Thanks,

Canwa. (Originator of this post.)

x

Canwa, just because you started this thread doesn't mean you own it. These things have a way of twisting into new shapes, just relax and enjoy the conversation.

xx

I'm still waiting for 'G' to answer how she's going to handle it when Security asks her to drink from her collection of carry-on beverages.
Or, 'G' have you done this before? Carry on all your soda and water, I mean, but after 9/11?

xx

Sorry, Canwa, I was distracted by that 'G' water deal. I absolutely agree with your personal carry on rule.
I'm a firm believer in the equality of the sexes. I would never offer to help a woman lift her carry on bag into the overhead. It would be too demeaning to the woman. I mean, it would create the impression that I thought she needed a man's help. Imagine if I did offer and the woman turned around and it was Gloria Steinem? And then it turned out she was my seatmate for a transcon?
OH MY GOD! THE HORROR!
So, Canwa, you hit it right on the head: If you can't lift it over your head, check it. And that goes for people with one leg, or locked wrists, or height-disadvantaged people (or is it people of short stature?). Check the bag at the ticket counter and then none of your problems become issues as you stand in the aisle of the plane.

what

xx, Do you also think it's demeaning to a woman when you pay for her dinner?

I bet the women just love you!

xx

Sorry What a Loser, I don't understand your question. Why would I be buying her dinner? Or do you mean buying the dinner of a woman I INVITED to dinner? If it was a one-time event, then I guess I'd pay. But if it was more of a long-term relationship, and we both had the wherewithal to pay, then I certainly would expect her to pay. And I'd think going Dutch would be an acceptable way, too.
Why? Did you think a man should pay for your meal? Why would you think that?
In fact, the women do love me. There's none of that "Me Man, You Woman. Me superior. Me call all shots" macho crap with me.
I even cry at movies. Did when Bambi's Mom was shot, anyway.

what

Hmm, Why would you be buying her dinner? Are you serious? Because you are on a date, because you like her, because maybe you even love her. Don't equate generosity and manners with macho crap or "calling all the shots". Where do guys like you come from?

I'm married now (to a man who always did and still does pay the restaurant bill), but when I was dating, I never "went dutch" . Is there a scarier term in the single girls language? Ugh! I reciprocated by cooking my dates wonderful dinners, or buying tickets to a show or the movies.

Give me a real gentlemen who knows how to treat a woman. Any woman who is OK with the "going dutch" thing is no doubt desperate and just grateful to be out with a man. Sounds like your kind of girl. I said it before and I'll say it again, you are a real loser.

yyy

And here I thought xx was being sarcastic. You mean he was serious????!!!!

J Correa

WHAT DOES ANY OF THIS HAVE TO DO WITH TRAVEL?

BOTTOM LINE - CHECK YOUR EXCESS BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR (SAMSONITE, EMOTIONAL, OR WHATEVER)

ilike

J, it has nothing to do with travel but boy is it fun!

xx, You are any womans NIGHTMARE! What a crock of lame excuses "Oh, I wouldn't help a woman with her luggage, she might be offended," "Why should I buy her dinner?" WOW, Girls, if you see xx coming, run in the other direction, Loser alert with a capitol "L"!!!!

enoughalready

WILL THIS STUPID THREAD EVER DIE? BTW, why isn't it on the "airline" forum? Duh!

Ifound

xx, Where have you been all my life? A man who won't lift up my luggage and wants me to go Dutch. I think I'm in love, please, give me your number.

Sara

I think I mostly agree that overhead bins should be taken out, but I might go a step further - all carry ons should go too.

I flew from Scotland 4 days after Sept 11 and there were NO carryons allowed. Of course we were able to put all the stuff we wanted to in a clear plastic bag and carry it through (and there were some full bags) but I had NEVER felt so safe (I am not a paranoid person either!). We could still take books, magazines, water, laptops etc it just had to be in the clear bags.

If you have a carry-on and stuff it in the overhead bin and don't get into it on the flight then you don't really need it as a carry-on do you??

Yes I carry a carry-on, but it always goes under my seat so I can get into it without disturbing other people and it only carries the stuff I need on the plane.

Katie

I'm wondering why both xx and whataloser have taken such extreme, all-or-nothing positions on this issue. I actually LIKE picking up the dinner tab once in awhile when out with my fiance, and did the same with my old boyfriends. Although all of them resisted and/or insisted on many occasions when I offered, all of them appreciated the gesture. It's just another way of me letting him know I love him and want to do something nice for him. I don't understand why whataloser (a phrase that was left behind by most in grammar school) is so opposed to this. By the same token, I love it when he cooks or helps me get dinner ready. Your strict "division of labor" is simply antiquated.

AreYouKidding?

Whataloser -

I have to agree with the last poster. Your "Me Jane, You Tarzan" attitude is ridiculous. The woman must always cook and the guy must always pay for dinner out? Says who?