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I Can’t Support That: Generic Products Edition

I tend to challenge the process. I see things and start asking questions about why things are the way that they are. That has led me to a series that I like to call “I Can’t Support That.”

I understand the desire to save a buck. I’m thankful that there are less expensive products that try to taste like the real thing. I’m thankful for the idea but not for the names. Come on man. You can do better than…

  • Seriously? Dr. Perky sounds like a porno. I’ve never watched one but I don’t have to in order to know that I just can’t support this name.
  • Okay I have to admit that I actually like the taste of the Spooners, but the name has to go. The only spooning that should happen is between man and wife. And what is with the Kangaroo as the mascot. I hope they don’t consider that baby to be spooning with his mother. Too much spooning = I just can’t support that.
  • I actually respect this name but I can’t support this because it’s trying to rip off the greatest soda in the history of the world. For that I just can’t support it.
  • This should be illegal. That mascot looks like he’s strung out on crack cocaine and Confruity is a made up word. For that I just can’t support this.
  • I can’t believe how bad of a rip off this is from I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Valiant effort but I still can’t support this.
  • I can’t support Spam so generic Spam is something that I definitely just can’t support.
  • This is a rip off of Butt Paste. It’s actually a more politically correct name for a product. I’m on the verge of supporting this but I wish it was called Tooshie Paste. Because it’s not I just can’t support that.

What are some other generic products that you just can’t support?

I Can’t Support That: Maternity Picture Edition

I tend to challenge the process. I see things and start asking questions about why things are the way that they are. That has led me to a series that I like to call “I Can’t Support That.”

I get that people want their picture taken when they are maternal. It’s an exciting time. What I don’t get is pictures that should be private but are shared with the entire world. The following are some maternity pictures that I just can’t support…

  • How are child services not taking this kid away the moment he is born. I’m scared and therefore I can’t support this.
  • I think I get what she was going for but this just looks like pigs feeding. I can’t support this.
  • This is a really special moment that should never be shared with anyone. Clothes off = I just can’t support that.
  • I get that Swamp People is a popular show but since there is no gator in this pic I just can’t support that.
  • Wait…what? There is nothing about this picture that I can support.
  • I would love to know the thinking behind this picture. Does their dad play pro hockey? I’m all for costumes for family photos but this is awkward and therefore I just can’t support it.
  • Um…I guess if the world is about to end I’m going to go find some pregnant women. There are so many maternity pictures with future moms and guns. Until the world ends I just can’t support future moms and guns.
  • I don’t think this picture needs a comment. I can’t support this!

How do you feel about maternity photos?

I Can’t Support That: Fashion Edition

I tend to challenge the process. I see things and start asking questions about why things are the way that they are. That has led me to a series that I like to call “I Can’t Support That.”

I understand that fashions come and go. I wouldn’t call my style hip or trendy. I’d call it comfortable. Now over the years I’ve seen a lot of fashions. There are some that have forced themselves recently onto society and I just can’t support them. Things like…

  • Jeggings. I don’t care how much you weigh if your shirt doesn’t cover your hind parts then I can’t support that.
  • Pajamas in public. Seriously? How lazy are we that we can’t at least put on a pair of sweat pants. I see this a lot and I just can’t support this.
  • Stirrup pants. I’ve never had pants that needed stirrups. I just can’t support this.
  • No shirts in public. I saw a guy driving to Wal-Mart and he wasn’t wearing a shirt. This ain’t the beach. Always wear a shirt in public. Okay there is an exception to this bullet point. If I looked like this I would never wear a shirt.
  • Now this one might get me in trouble with some of the faithful robshep.com readers. Many people can support holiday sweaters, but I can’t. Now I’m thankful for them because they always are fun to wear to a Ugly Holiday Sweater party.  My wife says that they give teachers a bad name so I just can’t support Holiday Sweaters.

What is a fashion statement that you just can’t support?