Lent:Spiritual Cleansing Or Mrs Paul's Conspiracy

[OhMissScarlett]

It's lent again and tonight we must have fish because my SO is Catholic. I always try to be really supportive during this time and make interesting dishes for him. He insists on having fish, no matter what. He wouldn't hear of eating a vegetarian pasta dish. I've found that his whole family is the same way.

When I asked him about it, he said simply "Fish is not meat,". Well, is it less meat than chicken? He seems to think if he eats a cheese sandwich he'll starve to death. Is this some kind of brainwashing by the makers of breaded fish patties? I feel like, if you're gonna make a sacrifice, make a sacrifice, don't compromise. Has anybody else had a lenten experience they would like to share? Am I just missing something here out of heathen ignorance?

 

[Guest]

sometimes
i pick it out of my belly button.

 

[carsonshepherd]

sometimes
i pick it out of my belly button.

Okay

that is the funniest fucking thing I have ever seen.

 

[OhMissScarlett]

sometimes
i pick it out of my belly button.

Are you making a sculpture out of it?
LMAO

 

[ElizabethWest]

sometimes
i pick it out of my belly button.

I have to agree with Carson, Vella! You are such a hoot!

Back to work Carson! *cracks whip*

 

[carsonshepherd]

I have to agree with Carson, Vella! You are such a hoot!

Back to work Carson! *cracks whip*

*Whine*

I needed a break... exhausted...

 

[impressive]

Okay

that is the funniest fucking thing I have ever seen.

The fact that you think it's the funniest fucking thing you've ever seen is the funniest fucking thing I have ever seen.

I didn't spew Diet Coke on vella's, but I did on yours.

 

[OhMissScarlett]

The fact that you think it's the funniest fucking thing you've ever seen is the funniest fucking thing I have ever seen.

I didn't spew Diet Coke on vella's, but I did on yours.

He has a low amusement level, sort of like a cat with a ball of yarn.

 

[Lisa Denton]

sometimes
i pick it out of my belly button.

Vella, why do you have fish in your belly button? Is this fish crumbs or do you actually have some lil fishes swimmin around in there?

When I was a kid my mom told me my goldfish ran away from home, will you look in your belly button and see if Sharky is in there?

 

[ElizabethWest]

*Whine*

I needed a break... exhausted...

After ten minutes? Even you aren't that out of shape.

 

[carsonshepherd]

He has a low amusement level, sort of like a cat with a ball of yarn.

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

To get back to OhMissScarlett's problem, I would suggest handing him a package of Goldfish (Original or multicolored) and see what his response is.

 

[OhMissScarlett]

To get back to OhMissScarlett's problem, I would suggest handing him a package of Goldfish (Original or multicolored) and see what his response is.

Lol, how bout if I just put one goldfish cracker on a plate for him. "This is your dinner, his name is Sharky." I'll say.

here's what I'm really making: shrimp scampi and some pasta primavera. If I hear complaints, he is really going to get Goldfish next time!

 

[ElizabethWest]

Lol, how bout if I just put one goldfish cracker on a plate for him. "This is your dinner, his name is Sharky." I'll say.

here's what I'm really making: shrimp scampi and some pasta primavera. If I hear complaints, he is really going to get Goldfish next time!

Shrimp scampi? What time is supper? Or is it dinner where you are?
Get out the extra garlic and set another place.

 

[Guest]

Vella, why do you have fish in your belly button? Is this fish crumbs or do you actually have some lil fishes swimmin around in there?

When I was a kid my mom told me my goldfish ran away from home, will you look in your belly button and see if Sharky is in there?

um..
'flushed'

 

[Guest]

 

[Guest]

'Burial at sea, with full military honors.' as my dad used to say.

one day, someone is going to come across a gold godiva box and think they've found a treasure...
inside are bodies of hamsters. only the best for my ratlike friends.

 

[LadyJeanne]

It's lent again and tonight we must have fish because my SO is Catholic. I always try to be really supportive during this time and make interesting dishes for him. He insists on having fish, no matter what. He wouldn't hear of eating a vegetarian pasta dish. I've found that his whole family is the same way.

When I asked him about it, he said simply "Fish is not meat,". Well, is it less meat than chicken? He seems to think if he eats a cheese sandwich he'll starve to death. Is this some kind of brainwashing by the makers of breaded fish patties? I feel like, if you're gonna make a sacrifice, make a sacrifice, don't compromise. Has anybody else had a lenten experience they would like to share? Am I just missing something here out of heathen ignorance?

I like fish so I was always happy in school when the cafeteria served it on Fridays so as to offer options for the all the Catholics, even though we were a public school. Or maybe I just liked it cause it was breaded and fried and tasted better than the mystery meat.

I'm not Catholic either, so someone would first have to explain to me how not eating meat on Fridays (just Fridays?) during Lent has anything to with anything. Jesus is nailed to a cross so I will not eat meat on Fridays? I still don't get it.

As for why fish vs. anything else that is not meat, I'm guessing vegetarian lasagna isn't mentioned in the Bible.

 

[OhMissScarlett]

I like fish so I was always happy in school when the cafeteria served it on Fridays so as to offer options for the all the Catholics, even though we were a public school. Or maybe I just liked it cause it was breaded and fried and tasted better than the mystery meat.

I'm not Catholic either, so someone would first have to explain to me how not eating meat on Fridays (just Fridays?) during Lent has anything to with anything. Jesus is nailed to a cross so I will not eat meat on Fridays? I still don't get it.

As for why fish vs. anything else that is not meat, I'm guessing vegetarian lasagna isn't mentioned in the Bible.

Exactly, You were nailed to the cross so this is how we will sacrifice for You.
What would Jesus say? "Gee, thanks you guys!"

Shrimp scampi? What time is supper? Or is it dinner where you are?

Actually, he ate it all and no complaints! Yay, me.

 

[ElizabethWest]

Actually, he ate it all and no complaints! Yay, me.

Damn! No leftovers!

 

[OhMissScarlett]

Damn! No leftovers!

Eliza, that was your hundreth post, quick, get naked and post your AV pic!

 

[Guest]

I'm not Catholic either, so someone would first have to explain to me how not eating meat on Fridays (just Fridays?) during Lent has anything to with anything. Jesus is nailed to a cross so I will not eat meat on Fridays?.

Many Catholics don't know why they don't eat meat on Fridays. It used to be all Fridays but now it's only the Fridays of Lent (and maybe a couple others, can't recall). Lent is a preparation for Easter, the resurrection. Fasting (eating only one meal a day) and abstinence (no meat on Fridays) are penances, ways of atoning for sins. "Meat" = animals that live on land, that's why chicken is included. I suppose it also has to do with the idea of meat being a richer food than fish. But as I said, and it seems Scarlett's bf is one, most Catholics just act out the rituals without knowing why, and then get huffypuffy when questioned or tempted to break the rules.

Perdita

 

[DrFreud]

Many Catholics don't know why they don't eat meat on Fridays. It used to be all Fridays but now it's only the Fridays of Lent (and maybe a couple others, can't recall).
Perdita

As far as I know it's every Friday except in certain periods like after Chritmas and after Easter. Actually my friend doesn't eat meat all Lent. That's pretty darn tough.

As Perdita said, it's an act of abstinence so if you're doing it just because you like shrimp that doesn't really count

DrF

 

[OhMissScarlett]

Many Catholics don't know why they don't eat meat on Fridays. It used to be all Fridays but now it's only the Fridays of Lent (and maybe a couple others, can't recall). Lent is a preparation for Easter, the resurrection. Fasting (eating only one meal a day) and abstinence (no meat on Fridays) are penances, ways of atoning for sins. "Meat" = animals that live on land, that's why chicken is included. I suppose it also has to do with the idea of meat being a richer food than fish. But as I said, and it seems Scarlett's bf is one, most Catholics just act out the rituals without knowing why, and then get huffypuffy when questioned or tempted to break the rules.
Perdita

That's so right. He couldn't tell you why Catholics do anything, but he never misses mass or any other holy day. I admire his devotion, but to me it's a little freaky to follow doctrine without really understanding it. I brush my teeth three times a day, that's about the only religious thing I do.

 

[LadyJeanne]

Many Catholics don't know why they don't eat meat on Fridays. It used to be all Fridays but now it's only the Fridays of Lent (and maybe a couple others, can't recall). Lent is a preparation for Easter, the resurrection. Fasting (eating only one meal a day) and abstinence (no meat on Fridays) are penances, ways of atoning for sins. "Meat" = animals that live on land, that's why chicken is included. I suppose it also has to do with the idea of meat being a richer food than fish. But as I said, and it seems Scarlett's bf is one, most Catholics just act out the rituals without knowing why, and then get huffypuffy when questioned or tempted to break the rules.

Perdita

Yes, there's nothing like having to explain yourself when you don't know why you're doing something.

Thanks, Perdita. It makes a little more sense now.