Snobs: Post your confessions here.

[Writer]

I prefer leather over vinyl.

:hide:

[ohiosmith]

1. I prefer Casio over Timex.

[kwassa]

2. I think White Zinfandel is really bad wine.

Now, red Zin ......

[Avalux]

3. I prefer beans to ground.

French press above all else. :hi:

[plcdude]

4. I prefer

lesbianism over male homosexuality in my porn.

[wildhorses]

5. i prefer dark chocolate over milk

but, in case of emergencies i will lower my standards--

[redqueen]

6. Same as sparsonare - beans instead of ground, french press if poss.

Other than that... hmmm.... I do love artichokes. I prefer those to broccoli. Does that work?

I suck at snobbery.

[Little Wing]

7. Reverse Snobbery

I prefer paper napkins to cloth

[1gobluedem]

8. Real, expensive cheese

Not that processed Kraft/Sargento processed stuff.

[fishnfla]

9. libraries are for the unwashed

*sniff* I buy all my books

[azmouse]

10. I'll only drink single malt scotches.

None of that blended stuff for me.

[SteppingRazor]

14. I said the same under my post, but I did include a corollary...

that if I must drink blended, it will be Chivas Regal.

[azmouse]

20. I've never tried Chivas Regal.

But with so many yummy single malts available I don't know if I'll ever get around to it.

[billyskank]

11. None of these things are snobbery

Just preferring the finer things in life is not snobbery, merely taste.

Snobbery is considering certain things and/or people to be beneath you.

[Guava Jelly]

12. I don't like drinking wine if it has a screw cap..I need a Cork!

Something is just wrong when you twist a cap off of a bottle of wine

[SteppingRazor]

13. I must have...

Single Malt scotch. If I am forced to drink blended, it will be Chivas Regal.

I will not drink fucking Merlot (of any sort) -- or any other red wine that's even remotely cheap.

My tequila will be 100% blue agave. Jose Cuervo is not tequila.

My cigarettes will be Marlboro (though, admittedly, I subscribe to "beggars can't be choosers" when it comes to this)

I will not smoke seedy, schwaggy weed.



Hmm ... basically, I'm snobby when it comes to vices. Other than that, I'm a man of the people

[Bridget Burke]

60. Cuervo Gold--the Southern Comfort of tequilas!

Although I drank many a Gold Tequila Sunrise, back in the day.

I managed to be was patient when explaining to the bartender that, yes, Zinfandel was not always "White."

[seemunkee]

15. I will go thirsty rather than drink crappy beer

water is far superior to bud/miller/coors/old milwaukee.

[montanto]

22. second that

micro brews only except for Sierra Nevada.

[Alexander]

30. third....and NOT drinking crappy beer is taboo at ASU.

Ironically, whereas before I was viewed with derision for not chugging Bud Light, Natty Light and other piss, now my presence is requested because I usually bring along Guinness, Fat Tire, Four Peaks (local AZ beer) or something else good that everybody wants.

[blondeatlast]

16. bebe over The Gap--but at least both are 100% blue! nt

[Initech]

17. I'd rather go deaf than listen to the Backstreet Boys.

[Az]

18. Sony or Onkio

No options.

[itsmesgd]

19. I like Fiji bottled water.

And when I heard that there was a coup, I first thought about the water. I know, shame on me. I don't drink Nestle water bottled under dozens of different brand names. Nestle is evil, they steal water, and have even slant drilled into sovereign water tables and aquifers.

[trof]

21. I think poor people smell funny.

It must be their diet of fast and pre-prepared foods.
:evilgrin:

[MISSDem]

23. I can't believe some people use paper plates and napkins

and drink from plastic or styrofoam.

[Alexander]

24. I prefer Cubans to any other cigar.

I don't even smoke cigars more than once a year, and only on certain occasions. But every other cigar I've had feels scratchy and tastes like total ass next to a Cuban. I only had a Cuban once, in Bermuda, but it was worth it.

[Bridget Burke]

61. Cuban cigars are legal in Mexico.

(As is Cuban rum.)

[fudge stripe cookays]

25. I HATE UGLY BEDSPREADS!

Which often makes it VERY difficult to book a hotel or B & B (outside of bigger cities), because when I see ridiculous girlie frills; overdone, over-the-top, patterned wallpaper; polyester bedspreads; or stupid quilts, I puke. What is so difficult about nice basic comforters? It's a simple request.

That's definitely snobby, because it assumes that many innkeepers have absolutely no sense of style, unlike ME. :evilgrin:

[smirkymonkey]

33. I agree - it's almost a phobia with me.

I also can't sleep on sheets that contain any polyester (I am hypersensitive and can't stand the feel of cheap linens against my skin) or with any artificial fibers whatsoever. It's all high-thread count, down and well-made, simple, elegant design for me - I am not so high-maintenance about too many other things, but to me a sleeping space has to measure up to certain standards.

My bed is my favorite place in the world - I feel like the "Princess and the Pea", as I have layers and layers of down and softness surrounding me.

I am also kind of a food snob too and I only like to eat artisan breads from a specialty bakery (I love the hard crust, yeasty, types of breads, especially the Italian varieties - I know, that's really pathetic, but I just don't enjoy eating processed bread or even inferior french or italian loaves. My bread has to come from a place that specializes in baking BREAD.

[fudge stripe cookays]

56. Yay! A kindred spirit!

I'm heading to Western Maryland and Western Pennsylvania in the spring, and it is REALLY ugly bedspread country!

None of these people have a sense of design. NONE. And if they do, they're TOO STUPID to put pictures of every room on their websites! If I'm staying at a completely unfamiliar B & B, and do not have a hotel brand name that tells me what to expect, I want to SEE where I'll be staying. Not just a description of the room-- a PICTURE!

[La Lioness Priyanka]

26. american cheese is not cheese.

[crim son]

28. I think I love you.

Somebody had to say it.

[crim son]

27. I confess that I have been a snob, and fate is making me pay for

the attitude. However: I know what good wine tastes like.
I'd rather you didn't wear athletic shoes going out.
WalMart clothes DO look cheaper than other clothes.
Country decor = boring.
You look better in the normal weight range.
You're paying for dinner when we go out. In the long run, we'll both be out the same amount but I like to pretend I'm worth the extra bucks... bottle of wine, and dessert if I want it (I won't).
There's lots more, but you'll never know it if I don't want you to, because I'm a very kind person.

[Scout1071]

35. Oh wow.....

I agree with every word.

[crim son]

41. I'm glad to hear that.

I was afraid it was too confessional. If it was, you've stepped in it too!

[SPKrazy]

29. I Prefer Perrier

over club soda even though they are probably the same when it gets down to it.

Actually I prefer brand names over generic even though they may be the same.

[idgiehkt]

31. thanks

I was beginning to think I didn't have a single snobby thing to say on this thread.

My hierarchy of bottled water, in order of preference:

Poland Spring
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland_Spring

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

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


I can't stand San Pellegrino for some reason
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Pellegrino

here's a list where you can rate the ones you like...
http://www.mineralwaters.org/

[SPKrazy]

32. When I Went To Germany In The 80's

with my friend who was sober as well as me.

We would buy the regional sparkling mineral water for each place we went by the case.

It's amazing how many different tastes there can be.

I hate San Pellegrino as well, don't know why, it just tastes bad to me

Gerolsteiner is good

Never tried Poland Spring

[ghostsofgiants]

36. I've never tried San pellegrino water...

But their Limonata drink is amazing.

[idgiehkt]

38. thank nestle

they own three of the four brands I mentioned, including san pellegrino. The only one they don't own is Gerolsteiner. :(

[Scout1071]

34. I truly despise chain restaurants.

Yes, I know it's part of the long rehashed "Olive Garden" thread, but it's the truth. It is nothing more than a slight step-up from fast food. You won't convince me otherwise. I just prefer locally owned restaurants.

Also, my career has allowed me to have premium tickets or suites to pretty much every event I've been to in the last 12+ years.....for free. Well, nothing is free, I've really traded my soul for my job, but that's a whole other story. Anyway, my snob confession is that I not only expect freebies, but I expect them to be good seats with VIP passes and a parking pass. Geez, it feels dirty just to type it.

[reyd reid reed]

37. I prefer a real fork over a plastic one...

I cannot STAND to eat with a plastic fork.

*shudder*

[mopinko]

48. me neither.

you can't stab anything with those things. i'd rather eat with my fingers.

[reyd reid reed]

53. You can't stab anything,

and food sticks to 'em and they just feel icky in your mouth. And they BREAK.

x(

[femmocrat]

39. I eschew NASCAR. n/t

[tinfoil tiaras]

40. I'm a sucker for designer denim

I always love getting a pair of Sevens or some True Religion.

[GOPisEvil]

42. I have to have at least 300 thread count sheets.

Anything less feels too rough. :D

[emmajane67]

58. I agree.

Egyption Cotton Baby

[HCE SuiGeneris]

43. Has to be top shelf gin for my martini...

Bombay or Tanqueray :toast: and no saltine crackers other than Nabisco Original Premium :blush:

[mopinko]

44. budweiser, old style, and yes, mgd are not beer.

corona, heineken, coors, harp, bass, rolling rock, yeah, e'en becks ARE NOT BEER!!

[HCE SuiGeneris]

45. Sierra Pale Ale OK?

And I know Guinness passes. :toast:

[mopinko]

47. it is low on the list

but, yes, i would say, that is beer.

[momophile]

46. no Nambe' knock-offs please

either the real stuff or nothing.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

49. I find almost nothing worth watching on network TV

These days, now that I've cut back on my cable subscription, it's PBS, Turner Classic Movies, or videos and DVDs.

[last_texas_dem]

50. I agree with you there

It's not that I couldn't find something to watch if I had nothing better to do- and it would likely be something a typical snob would not choose. But there just isn't much of anything, besides political news, music-related shows, and the occasional old movie, that I care much to see, and I can take or leave watching any of those on TV.

I was really having trouble thinking of something good and snobby to post until you mentioned the TV thing. I guess that would be considered a "snobby" attribute by many. I was almost tempted to post my strong preference for two-ply over one-ply toilet paper; but really, that's all about comfort and has nothing to do with snobbery! haha

[idgiehkt]

52. same thing has happened to me

there is good stuff on PBS but unfortunately most of it is on in the wee hours.

I love CSI. That's my only show. Otherwise the tv stays black, pretty much, unless there happens to be an ice-skating competition that is actually being televised.

[GalleryGod]

59. L.L. Try "3LBS" with this guy !

Falco & Tucci, backstage,Belasco Theater, December 20,2003 :loveya:
a Gallerygod exclusive.

[trackfan]

51. I am the moon!

[Broken_Hero]

54. I prefer Pioneer

over Sony...

[Omphaloskepsis]

55. My macaroni and cheese must be Kraft.

None of that generic shit.

[carlydenise]

57. I have to stay in an expensive hotel vs. super 8

or I swear I cannot sleep all night, I feel things crawling on me in bed all night, I am about half neurotic about that....my good night's sleep is worth the extra $$

Carly

[GalleryGod]

62. "There's only ONE Broadway...and it's in N.Y." Orchestra Seats Only!

I spent my teen and college years sitting in the balcony. No thanks.
A 'C-note" per seat is a bargain in this day and age.

[Bridget Burke]

63. Target over WalMart....

Only the best!

[HughBeaumont]

64. I like my metal fast, mountain heavy and without a hint of Aqua net.

I like my stoner rock without any pretentious afros, denim/baseball cap irony or "love you momma" lyrics. The amps better go to 11, the riffs better be on par with Matt Pike, Wino or Greg Anderson's entire library, the amps better be Sunn o))))/Marshall/Green/Ampeg and the drums should be no smaller than 24" in diameter.

I like my prog with mellotrons, Rickenbackers, real flutes, Hammond B3s, harpsichords, theremins, homemade instruments, sequined capes, 9 minutes minimum and lyrical subjects ranging from smelly perverts to elves. Italian lyrics optional, but encouraged.

I like my film soundtracks atonal, with knob-and-button Moogs, composed by guys named Gyorgi and Aram and not a HINT of Katrina and the Waves, sunshine. And no goddamned Oingo Boingo Elfman either.

I like my R&B to be painful, without drum machines, written by professionals who understand human anguish, with string sections and with fuzz guitar solos. That pretty much excludes 98% of it written after 1985.

I like my 70s pop to be CHEESY; complete with wham-bam-shang-a-langs, one guy pretending to be a group of Archies, saccharine anthems of post-lunch quickies, people out there turning music into gold, country-rock goodies about phantom horses and chicks who live their lives from inside of a room, double-entendre-laden bubblegum by bubbleheads who let their fingers do the walking on their telephone man, disco versions of movie themes, Mouth and MacNeil's, Oogah chakas, 10-cc's and more Gibbs than you can shake a STICK at!!

And I like my punk to be hard, not sissy.