Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<But why is being an elitist a bad thing? I thought elite was great ... something everyone should strive for. Should we all just want to be average/ordinary?>> I've always taken elitist to mean someone who overestimates his/her own self-worth, and what he/she should receive as a result of that inflated self-worth. For instance, if Paris Hilton thinks she should have the best of the best because she's Paris Hilton (I still don't understand how this broad became famous - she's made a name for herself based on her inheritance!). Also, I believe it's elitist for someone to snub "common" things because they consider those things to be beneath them. Let's say I invited Paris Hilton over to my house (HA HA HA) and served homemade chocolate cookies and Community coffee, and she refused to eat or drink because she ONLY eats Godiva chocolate chip cookies and drinks Starbucks. In short, someone who is elitist demands certain material things because of their name or brand, not because of its quality or reputation, but because of the image it represents. They believe they deserve these things because they're better than anyone else.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: That's a very good definition, Nikki, dear. The worst group of elitests I can think of are the one's known as the Bilderbergs. They are a Secret Society and they all believe they're better than the rest of the world.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> But why is being an elitist a bad thing? I thought elite was great ... something everyone should strive for. Should we all just want to be average/ordinary? Seriously << I believe everyone should be the best they can be. Sometimes your best doesn't even get you to the average or ordinary category. Being among the elite is a very good thing. However acting in an elitist fashion or having an attitude of elitism is very undersiable in my eyes. I believe Nikki said it in a much more eloquent way than I possibly could.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 That's why she's the teacher. What did Dylan say "I'm better than no man, and no man's better than I am." There's nothing wrong with being or trying to be better than everyone else. It's the ones who think they are better, and they aren't anywhere near the neighborhood!
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey Since I gave THE BEST definition, I deserve for all of you to put me up at the Grand Floridian for a week in a suite! Chop Chop!
Originally Posted By MPierce Well said Nikki. A perfect example of what an elitist would say. The teacher in you is really showing. I'm calling WDW right now to make the reservation.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I believe everyone should be the best they can be. Sometimes your best doesn't even get you to the average or ordinary category. Being among the elite is a very good thing. However acting in an elitist fashion or having an attitude of elitism is very undersiable in my eyes. I believe Nikki said it in a much more eloquent way than I possibly could.>> Gee ... redneck or teacher? That was a toughie. And Nikki explain it well, although I'm not sure how/when an elitist became a bad thing on the road to being elite. Wondering if I'm making sense ... but if I become elite at something, that's a good thing. But if that causes me to be an elitist, it is bad. I understand the difference quite well. I just don't get why one became associated with so many negative things.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Well said Nikki. A perfect example of what an elitist would say. The teacher in you is really showing. I'm calling WDW right now to make the reservation. >> Hey, you're supposed to me my minion! And I'd rather the Yosemite Suite at the WL myself. Can you put down that beer can down ... and the one you've got between your feet and dial up WDW now?
Originally Posted By dshyates Being Elite, in this context, is a social standing of priviledge. And makes no comment on the personality of the individual. Being an elitist is a personnel attitude of superiorty.
Originally Posted By sharon2 Someone please get a dictionary!! Money does not equal class... Money can not buy class...
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo And class does not always bring money. But class is far more desirable to my mind. Though money can better feed you.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> And Nikki explain it well, although I'm not sure how/when an elitist became a bad thing on the road to being elite. << The key to this, and where things go wrong is acting in an elitist fashion. >> Hey, you're supposed to me my minion! << Semper Fidelis! I'm sure the Spirit would prefer thinking minions over mineless slugs, who would follow anyone! >> Can you put down that beer can down ... and the one you've got between your feet and dial up WDW now? << No need to put the beer cans down. I am a well trained red neck, and I can multi task.
Originally Posted By sharon2 A six-pack at the Wilderness L was $18... I didn't buy it.. It was lousy beer... as if there is a good one!! Well Corona lite is tasty but, it's really the lime!!
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 The guy across the street from me is frequently getting out of his mini-truck and carrying a 6 pack.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> A six-pack at the Wilderness L was $18... << You have got to be kidding. A year and a half ago it was less than $11. I think it was marked higher, but they give a discount on it when you buy it. >> The guy across the street from me is frequently getting out of his mini-truck and carrying a 6 pack. << Sounds like a social drinker. I buy my beer by the case!
Originally Posted By MPierce >> That's not what I call him. << Sounds like there could possibly be some animosity there.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Trailer Park Trash, and this is not a trailer park. And it's not just about the beer. Am I coming through that bad? Someone at work today accused me of having some hostility toward her. Loooong story, but she is right.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<And I'd rather the Yosemite Suite at the WL myself.>> Uh, excuse me, isn't the Grand Floridian the poshest (if that wasn't a word, my elitist self just made it one, because I rock) and most expensive hotel on property, which makes it the ELITE, the best of the best? A true elitist would only stay at the Grand Floridian because it is THE BEST. You need some work on your elitism, Spirit, or you can't hang with me and my snobby self anymore .
