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hnd03 Parasol Star Memories from [REDACTED] Since: Jun, 2009
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#26: Apr 8th 2012 at 12:06:47 PM

Pretty depressed that I didn't decide to head home, since it seems like my group members actually did and we'll start construction tomorrow. The dorms are pretty much barren and will be until at least 5.

And I'm missing out on some free sweets.

Yes I'm 19 and no I am not ashamed to admit that I want a basket of chocolate for Easter.

edited 8th Apr '12 12:06:56 PM by hnd03

So. Let's all pause for a moment to smell what the Rock was, is, and forever will be... cooking.—Cave Johnson
ThatOneGuyNamedX Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#27: Apr 8th 2012 at 12:22:46 PM

[up][up] No, I pointed that out after church. I've got no problem going to church with my family. I just said Isn't it Ironic we're eating chocolate eggs right after church?.

[up] You're never too old for chocolate. Ever.

Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
Carciofus Is that cake frosting? from Alpha Tucanae I Since: May, 2010
Is that cake frosting?
#29: Apr 8th 2012 at 12:34:51 PM

[up][up] What's ironic about it?

Step 1: Celebrate the triumph of our Saviour over death itself.
Step 2: Eat tasty sweets.

That sounds like a fine programme to me...

edited 8th Apr '12 12:35:16 PM by Carciofus

But they seem to know where they are going, the ones who walk away from Omelas.
ThatOneGuyNamedX Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#30: Apr 8th 2012 at 12:45:02 PM

Well, maybe Ironic isn't the best way of describing it, but I was referring to doing the whole Easter bunny leaves chocolate everywhere, people eat them routine everyone seems to go through, right after church where the priest spent about 15 minutes explaining how commercial traditions tend to overshadow the actual holiday in question.

Of course, I didn't get yelled at, literally, nor do I hate the holiday, I was exaggerating for the sake of trying to be funny. Which I clearly failed at once more.

And before anyone starts, yes, I am fully aware that a large portion of Christian holidays are mostly remixed versions of pagan mythology and traditions.

DiurnalBrocolli Something... from Somewhere... Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
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#31: Apr 8th 2012 at 12:55:14 PM

Speaking of chocolates, what's your favorite kind of chocolate? My favorite's the ones with the crispies in them.

Just floating around...
hnd03 Parasol Star Memories from [REDACTED] Since: Jun, 2009
Parasol Star Memories
#32: Apr 8th 2012 at 1:03:28 PM

[up] Those or truffles.

The rarest of which will be my ticket out of prison.

edited 8th Apr '12 1:03:43 PM by hnd03

So. Let's all pause for a moment to smell what the Rock was, is, and forever will be... cooking.—Cave Johnson
Mort08 Pirate AND writer! from Oklahoma Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Pirate AND writer!
#33: Apr 8th 2012 at 1:30:54 PM

We used to go to church, but now we just eat chocolate. Which I can't enjoy anymore, seeing as I'm on a diet.

So yeah, Easter doesn't do much for me.

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Carciofus Is that cake frosting? from Alpha Tucanae I Since: May, 2010
Is that cake frosting?
#34: Apr 8th 2012 at 1:36:09 PM

The Easter Bunny story is not common over here: in fact, I don't think I ever heard about it offline. Sounds pretty bizarre.

But they seem to know where they are going, the ones who walk away from Omelas.
ThatOneGuyNamedX Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#35: Apr 8th 2012 at 1:38:55 PM

Where are you from? Sounds odd, it's a very globalized concept. Like Santa Claus or Insurance Frauds.

Carciofus Is that cake frosting? from Alpha Tucanae I Since: May, 2010
Is that cake frosting?
#36: Apr 8th 2012 at 1:47:02 PM

Italy. Well, nowadays I spend most of my time in Northern Europe, but I always return home for holidays.

But they seem to know where they are going, the ones who walk away from Omelas.
sabrina_diamond iSanity! from Australia Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: LET'S HAVE A ZILLION BABIES
#37: Apr 8th 2012 at 9:20:07 PM

Happy Easter, (becomes a March Hare) xD (leaves chocolate at the door)

edited 8th Apr '12 9:20:28 PM by sabrina_diamond

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ElRigo I'm freezing! Send help! from Baja Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Awaiting my mail-order bride
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#38: Apr 8th 2012 at 10:09:58 PM

For context, the easter bunny is common here among the richer families. The ones that send their kids to shitty schools on the US instead of our own shitty schools right here, or those in private schools.

Outside of that, nobody really minds it too much. We just got drunk for easter, like every other easter. Now, some people respect Lent, and fish markets have a predictable increase in profit. But the bunny thing seems to be from somewhere else. I still have not had a satisfactory answer on the origin of the bunny.

Malph (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#39: Apr 8th 2012 at 10:15:24 PM

[up] Spring is a season associated with rebirth. Easter is a holiday associated rebirth that happens in a season associated with rebirth. Bunnies are an animal associated with spring, a season associated with rebirth which has a holiday associated with rebirth. Ergo, bunnies = Easter (I guess).

ElRigo I'm freezing! Send help! from Baja Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Awaiting my mail-order bride
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#40: Apr 8th 2012 at 10:17:38 PM

[up] That is the one I heard, still not satisfying. Anyhow, TO WIKIPEDIA

EDIT. Wikipedia has nothing more. I was hoping that the bunny thing was descended from some pagan celebrations and whatnot.

edited 8th Apr '12 10:26:39 PM by ElRigo

Malph (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#41: Apr 8th 2012 at 10:40:19 PM

[up] Reads Wikipedia: It says it's because people used to believe hares could reproduce without having sex, leading to them being associated with the Virgin Mary. It also may have something to do with the Three Hares.

That's probably the best answer you'll get. At least it's a better answer than "bunny = Spring = Easter".

edited 8th Apr '12 10:51:19 PM by Malph

LoniJay from Australia Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
#42: Apr 8th 2012 at 11:05:20 PM

I read an article in the paper the other day about how people are complaining about Easter and want to rename Easter eggs 'Spring spheres'. [lol]

Of course, it's not spring in Australia, so the suggested Aussie alternative was 'Autumn ovoids'.

edited 8th Apr '12 11:06:00 PM by LoniJay

Be not afraid...
Malph (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#43: Apr 8th 2012 at 11:29:21 PM

Eggs aren't spheres!

edited 8th Apr '12 11:29:38 PM by Malph

inane242 Anwalt der Verdammten from A B-Movie Bildungsroman Since: Nov, 2010
Anwalt der Verdammten
#44: Apr 8th 2012 at 11:30:22 PM

(*Whining about the absurdness of the political-correctizing of holidays here*)

Likethe Spring Bunny and Spring egg decorating kits.

And Spring candy. (*even it it still says "Happy EASTER" on the inside of the wrapper*)

edited 8th Apr '12 11:31:46 PM by inane242

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ElRigo I'm freezing! Send help! from Baja Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Awaiting my mail-order bride
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#45: Apr 8th 2012 at 11:38:30 PM

This should be a thread of its own. " If everything was madly politically correct"

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