# "All right, I'm going to say it...I actually LIKED..." **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 20, 2011, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546 "2011-05-20T06:32:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/half_man_half_wit/32/21766_2.png) [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/141 "2011-05-21T17:18:08Z")
> [@Typo\_Knig](#): > > Slight hijack - the fourth season was not so good. The network decided to cancel ST-E after season three. There was a hue and cry among fandom, and a large letter writing campaign. So the network un-canceled it for a fourth season, mainly to have enough episodes to have a credible run for syndication. The fourth season shows are a decided downturn from the tough, gritty, intense third season. And I’ve never seen ST-E in syndication, making season 4 a lose-lose proposition. [/hijack] It did give us a gleefully sadistic mirror universe Mengele-version of Dr. Phlox (the mirror universe episode was season 4, wasn’t it?), though, so it wasn’t all for nought… ---
**Author:** ![Yorikke](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yorikke/32/4335_2.png) [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/142 "2011-05-21T17:18:50Z")
> [@Another sig' test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-sig-test/69060/4): > > I’ve seen _The Day After Tomorrow_ five times. Ha! I get sucked in almost every time it’s on! I saw Dante’s Peak five times in the theater. Joe ---
**Author:** ![winneee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a88e4f/32.png) [@winneee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/winneee)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/143 "2011-05-21T17:20:08Z")
I love the Jonas Brothers and went to one of their concerts. Vanilla Sky was brilliant. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Peyote\_Coyote](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5f8ce5/32.png) [@The\_Peyote\_Coyote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Peyote_Coyote)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/144 "2011-05-21T17:32:26Z")
I like the Pina Colada Song. Feel free to mock me. ---
**Author:** ![SciFiSam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/47e85d/32.png) [@SciFiSam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SciFiSam)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/145 "2011-05-21T17:34:55Z")
> [@TruCelt](#): > > Ballykissangel. I know that means very little to most of you, but there are a couple of people on the Dope who just lost all respect for me. :: sigh :: > [@Gyrate](#): > > If you mean the Stephen Tompkinson years, I’m with you. If you still liked it after he left, your disgrace is well-earned. Agreed. The Dervla Kirwan/Stephen Tompkinson interaction made it all worthwhile. I do kinda like Kingdom. ITV series, friendly and rural, like Ballykissangel; it stars Stephen Fry and an otherwise high-bracket cast, but I still don’t know why I like it. Well, enough to have watched a few episodes on ITVPlayer anyway. > [@rachelellogram](#): > > I STILL like _Bring it On, with Kirsten Dunst. :eek:_ > > I have good memories of watching it as a teenager and loving the dorky-but-hot male love interest. But if it’s any consolation, I hate myself for liking it. I don’t think that counts because it’s too damn good. The initial cheerleading chant is awesome. > [@Critical1](#): > > the last action hero, > that movie was pure spoof/satire from beginning to end. And Arnie actually acted a bit. > [@TBG](#): > > Jar Jar Binks is the most underrated character in all of Star Wars. Too far. > [@winneee](#): > > I love the Jonas Brothers and went to one of their concerts. No, this was too far. Your name suits. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Stoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stoid/32/272_2.png) [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/146 "2011-05-21T17:35:15Z")
> [@wheresgeorge04](#): > > Stuart Saves His Family. One of the few genuinely funny SNL movies. It’s a shame how it gets lumped in with “It’s Pat” and shit like that… +1 ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/147 "2011-05-21T17:51:39Z")
That Stuart Smalley book was pretty good too. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/148 "2011-05-21T18:00:27Z")
> [@wheresgeorge04](#): > > Stuart Saves His Family. One of the few genuinely funny SNL movies. It’s a shame how it gets lumped in with “It’s Pat” and shit like that… > > I really like Kid Rock. He gets a lot of hate around here, but I crank the hell out of “Cowboy” or “Bawitdaba” when I hear 'em… > > Joe most people who’ve actually seen Stuart Save hsi Family like it. However a lot of people won’t see it because they understandaby assume it’s just another crappy SNL movie. I also liked t pirates of the C movies and didn’t hate the matrix sequels. ---
**Author:** ![expectopatronum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/expectopatronum/32/173_2.png) [@expectopatronum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/expectopatronum)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/149 "2011-05-21T18:10:14Z")
spiderman 3. ---
**Author:** ![Lacunae\_Matata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/150 "2011-05-21T18:41:53Z")
> [@The\_Peyote\_Coyote](#): > > I like the Pina Colada Song. Feel free to mock me. Okay, that might deserve mockery. Go easier on the peyote. Otherwise? Yeah, most of those Nick and Disney tween shows are somewhere between pretty watchable and pretty darned good. I especially like iCarly and Ned’s Declassified, but (I’m so ashamed) I watch Victorious mainly because that one brunette guy is so fascinatingly gorgeous. (Honestly, it’s not even a remotely sexual attraction. He’s just so pretty! I felt the same way about Apolo Anton Ono a few years ago during the winter Olympics.) I also love America’s Next Top Model, and my big macho redneck husband always gets sucked in when I watch an all day marathon. And disco. And Neil Diamond. Also, Hanson, Rick Springfield, Bay City Rollers, KISS, and AC/DC. And Vanilla Ice’s greatest hit. And I have a mad crush on Captain Sig Hansen from the TV series Deadliest Catch. ---
**Author:** ![gaffa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e68b1a/32.png) [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/151 "2011-05-21T19:20:29Z")
> [@pancakes3](#): > > just so this post isn’t a total derail, on top of “Fired Up” (thanks for the backup Gaffa) No problem! The bit from the male cheer coach about being born doing “spirit fingers” had me nearly rolling on the floor. ---
**Author:** ![Dinaroozie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Dinaroozie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinaroozie)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/152 "2011-05-21T19:58:43Z")
I’ve gotta get behind Hudson Hawk too. I never really understood how it was so completely loathed until now, though. Amazing how crappy marketing can cause a movie to be considered much worse than it otherwise would be. ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/153 "2011-05-21T20:49:16Z")
4 pages and mine hasn’t been mentioned yet. I like _Ocean’s Twelve_ better than the original and worlds better than thirteen. Other ones that might not be as egregious as the first are: Spiderman 2 was the best of the three by far I really liked the second Matrix (not the third) The third Pirates movie was my favorite ---
**Author:** ![Lucky\_13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucky_13/32/13209_2.png) [@Lucky\_13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucky_13)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/154 "2011-05-21T21:02:39Z")
I know there’s a lot of hate on this board for Lady Gaga, but I don’t care. I still think she’s awesome. Another thing that seems to get a lot of hate, especially from the more sophisticated anime fans, is shonen anime. I don’t care if you make fun of me for still liking “Naruto” while everyone else has already moved on to “Dance in the Vampire Bund” or whatever, I’m still going to keep watching it till it ends or Kishimoto does something particularly messed up to the plot, whichever comes first. (Looks like the manga is headed that way as of this week’s chapter, but I won’t spoil it for anyone) I also like 80’s dance music, aka “freestyle.” It brings back memories of high school, walking down the street to go get lunch and hearing, say, the Cover Girls or Stacy Q blasting out someone’s car window. Ah, memories. Here’s a few examples, for those who enjoy this music, are curious, or are into self-inflicted torture: The Cover Girls - [Show Me](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an-xY1dkfT0) Tapps - [My Forbidden Lover](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zav8Jj1uI4k) The Flirts - [Danger](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRyH9TMK1bc) Noel - [Silent Morning](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzA6yO7BO10) ---
**Author:** ![Shark\_Sandwich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Shark\_Sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shark_Sandwich)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/155 "2011-05-21T21:02:42Z")
Crocs Cheeze Domestic beer ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/156 "2011-05-21T21:03:57Z")
> [@pancakes3](#): > > what about the one where neelix and tuvok had a transporter accident, and melded into Tuvix. then the resulting tuvix became more competent at both tactical officer and chef, and generally everyone like him more except for Kes and Janeway, and then Janeway giving the order to “kill” tuvix by splitting him back into neelix and tuvok? note, giving the order despite Tuvix pleading for his life repeatedly, condemning it as murder in the 1st degree. the entire episode i was in tears screaming at my screen… “picard would never agree to this!!! he’s a life form@!!! HE HAS A RIGHT TO EXIST!!! … PICARRRRRRRD!!!” > > or the episode where they unfroze amelia earheart? AND noonan? > > [snark] or the one where they have a way to go home, but don’t? maybe i’ll start a poll asking “how fast would it have taken you to mutiny onboard Voyager?”[/snark] But you didn’t mention any of Janeway’s holodeck characters. :eek: :eek: :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/157 "2011-05-21T21:17:37Z")
> [@pancakes3](#): > > what about the one where neelix and tuvok had a transporter accident, and melded into Tuvix. then the resulting tuvix became more competent at both tactical officer and chef, and generally everyone like him more except for Kes and Janeway, and then Janeway giving the order to “kill” tuvix by splitting him back into neelix and tuvok? note, giving the order despite Tuvix pleading for his life repeatedly, condemning it as murder in the 1st degree. the entire episode i was in tears screaming at my screen… “picard would never agree to this!!! he’s a life form@!!! HE HAS A RIGHT TO EXIST!!! … PICARRRRRRRD!!!” Not only would Picard never have agreed to it, but all of his senior officers, with the possible exception of Worf, would accepted court-martial before following the order. Certainly Data would’t have done it. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/158 "2011-05-21T23:19:21Z")
> [@Sir\_T-Cups](#): > > 4 pages and mine hasn’t been mentioned yet. > > I like _Ocean’s Twelve_ better than the original and worlds better than thirteen. You’re dead to me. DEAD. 13 was an apology for the abortion that was 12. Do you hear me! ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_s\_Son](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e19adc/32.png) [@Jim\_s\_Son](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_s_Son)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/159 "2011-05-21T23:30:08Z")
Uriah Heep’s “Demons and Wizards” is a truly great, inspired work. As good as Sgt Pepper, Thriller, Dark Side of the Moon, Beethoven’s 9th. John Sterling (loud, bombastic, egotistical) is great as the radio voice of the New York Yankees. ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546/160 "2011-05-22T00:07:46Z")
> [@Moonchild](#): > > I like 70’s AM radio. A lot. > > Angie Baby - Helen Reddy > Saturday Night - Bay City Rollers > Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia - Vikki Lawrence > Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks Preach on, brutha! My mp3 player has Dan Hill’s “Sometimes When We Touch” and Dave Loggins’ “Please Come To Boston”, as well as Janis Ian, John Denver, Anne Murray and Dan Fogelberg. I even have Michael Martin Murphey (“Wildfire”. Don’t pretend you don’t know it.) It will soon have Christopher Cross and Air Supply, as well. (In my defense, I also have lots of Dire Straits and Ani DiFranco. But I’m a child of the 70’s, and I see no reason to apologize for Poco, the Little River Band, or Carole King.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-right-im-going-to-say-it-i-actually-liked/582546.md?page=9)