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Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

RE: Gwyneth Paltrow fails $29 food stamp challenge

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
I could eat for $29 a week but it wouldn't be very healthy.
Why not? A big bag of rice, frozen veggies, bag of apples and a bit of chicken. Seems doable.

It has to be three meals a day. That would be the hard part.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
I could eat for $29 a week but it wouldn't be very healthy.
Why not? A big bag of rice, frozen veggies, bag of apples and a bit of chicken. Seems doable.
It has to be three meals a day. That would be the hard part.

Yes, you buy bulk and on eat all month on $120 . But, who says you have to eat three meals a day? I almost never eat 3 meals a day. I either skip breakfast and eat lunch and supper. Or, I eat breakfast and skip lunch and eat supper. Or whatever. There is no law about eating 3 meals a day. And, nobody said you got to eat all you want. You can sustain yourself and survive. Yeah, it will get boring. But, you can get stuff and eat very cheaply.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

An industrial size container of not pre cooked oatmeal is literally pennies a serving.

huskerbb · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
I knew when I saw what she bought that she wouldn't make it. You can tell she has NO idea what she is talking about.

And Husker, her website is all about the best of the best. The very best yoga mat, regardless of price. Etc. So to pretend she cares about the poor when she has made it a point to put herself in a position of being an expert on the best of the best would automatically open her up for criticism. I would much rather have seen her spend a week with a single working mother and try to keep up, and eat on their budget. That would have been more beneficial to Gwyneth PR wise AND would have given her a much better take on things. I admire her for trying, but I think she chose a crappy way to try.
This. How about...
Donate $500,000 to a food bank? That is a drop in the bucket for her.
Build a food bank.
Offer to fund a food bank for a year.
Work in a food bank for a week.
Work in a soup kitchen every evening for a month.
Donate what she spends on her families food budget for a month, both dining out and eating in, to a food bank.
Donate all the supplies to a school to help grow a sustainable garden to help with their food budget since she's so into healthy food choices.
Donate seeds and buckets (they have one foot by one foot square "buckets" made specifically for indoor or window planting) to the poor.
I can think of a bunch more too. And any of them would have made me take her more seriously than this little PR stunt.
eta: for spelling

-- Edited by Nobody Just Nobody on Friday 17th of April 2015 06:20:30 PM

You don't know she hasn't donated a lot of money. Certainly, she pays a great deal in taxes and a good percentage of that goes to various welfare programs.

huskerbb · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
I could eat for $29 a week but it wouldn't be very healthy.

It's a SUPPLEMENT. It's not supposed to be your entire food budget.

msrock · Guru

I just can't deal with her because she's a flake. An annoying one.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
An industrial size container of not pre cooked oatmeal is literally pennies a serving.

Well they dont want to eat that Waaaahhh!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
An industrial size container of not pre cooked oatmeal is literally pennies a serving.
Well they dont want to eat that Waaaahhh!

Mmmm oatmeal!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Kidding!

NAOW · Vette's SS

I thought it was $29 a person a week? Am I wrong about that?

ETA: Meaning a family of 3 would get about $90 a week, $360 a month. Which is plenty to eat well and healthy.

-- Edited by NAOW on Friday 17th of April 2015 08:27:07 PM

Tangerine · Guru

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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Tang, try the sponge thing with Bunny! He'll love it. Get a plain cheap sponge. Get it really wet and put it on plate. Sprinkle lettuce seeds on the top. Make sure to keep the sponge moist. In a matter of days lettuce will be growing.

I can't keep any plants indoors because our cats eat them. biggrin Bunny does help with the yard work and the vegetable garden, though. Maybe we'll do lettuce on the porch this year.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Tangerine wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Tang, try the sponge thing with Bunny! He'll love it. Get a plain cheap sponge. Get it really wet and put it on plate. Sprinkle lettuce seeds on the top. Make sure to keep the sponge moist. In a matter of days lettuce will be growing.
I can't keep any plants indoors because our cats eat them. Bunny does help with the yard work and the vegetable garden, though. Maybe we'll do lettuce on the porch this year.

You should! He would love it! Just make sure the sponge stays wet!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

msrock wrote:
I just can't deal with her because she's a flake. An annoying one.

Yep. Pretty much.

huskerbb · Guru

But that's exactly what I mean.

She could heal the sick and cast out demons and most of you would still hate her. Again, she can't win no matter what she does.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Its funny and annoying, this whole OP. Those of us who pay for our food find ways to stretch that budget. We buy that oatmeal, or the day old bread, and we make it without "starving", we use coupons, double up, buy in bulk, etc. So done with the sympathy thing.

msrock · Guru

huskerbb wrote:
But that's exactly what I mean.

She could heal the sick and cast out demons and most of you would still hate her. Again, she can't win no matter what she does.

You know what? Getting your Vag steamed and promoting it? lol! She's different. It's kinda like Sheryl Crow promoting one square of toilet paper. Unforgettable. I only dislike them because they're weirdo's.

WYSIWYG · Guru

I could eat for $29 a week but it wouldn't be very healthy. - Southern_Belle

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I actually have. And you are right, it's not healthy. What I settled for consisted of lots of Ramen Noodles, rice, some beans, the cheapest box mac & cheese I could find (and margarine to make it with) and a few other odds and ends.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Omg HI tangerine!

Renegade Time Lord · Am I A Good Man?

(Disclaimer: I am just sharing my living experience in the location where I am, so no flames, please. I am not looking for or asking for any advice, thanks. smile )

I currently live with a $60 a month grocery budget, so that is $15.00 a week. I do live alone and no, I am not on SNAP. I cannot qualify for any kind of help because I earn a decent salary before paying my monthly expenses and have a 401K, which qualifies as income in my state. 41% of my monthly take-home pay goes to pay rent alone, since I reside in a high cost of living area. The other 12 or so bills I pay every month makes my grocery budget a bit tight, but I manage to survive somehow. I do not eat three meals a day. I do eat a snack here and there to prevent hypoglycemic symptoms. But sometimes I forget and get a little "shaky". I have been surviving for years on a small grocery budget, but I manage to feed myself, although not healthily. I have a few health issues which I could manage better with a healthier diet, but I do the best as I can with what I have. And I don't feel badly about myself. This is just how life is now. It may change for the better in the future. smile

I know there have been other celebs and politicians who have tried to live on SNAP food benefits, and so far, I have yet to hear that they were successful and comfortable with their lifestyle while doing so. Yes, they want to call attention to what it is like for many who receive benefits, but the fact that they do it for such a short period of time and then fail and go back to their regular lifestyle does not inspire confidence or understanding among those who have to walk the walk day in and day out for extended periods of time.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

huskerbb wrote:
But that's exactly what I mean.

She could heal the sick and cast out demons and most of you would still hate her. Again, she can't win no matter what she does.

I like her.

That is all.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I think the Gwyneth hate is a bit overdone. She's not the devil.

This is speaking in general - not necessarily here at TG.

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Saturday 18th of April 2015 08:52:23 AM

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

huskerbb wrote:
But that's exactly what I mean.

She could heal the sick and cast out demons and most of you would still hate her. Again, she can't win no matter what she does.

OMG. You seriously are going to play the "Hate" card? That if we comment on what she has purposefully put out there, that now we are "haters" and we are "mean". Seriously husker? Wow.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I neither love or hate her. I just think she's a little odd.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

This isn't about "hate". ANd, using that "hate" card is just juvenile.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

She's talented, but, yeah, growing up in the "business" certainly made her see things from a different perspective.

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I don't know this woman from Adam. I can't name one thing she has ever been or ever done or what she even looks like. But, I COULD manage to eat on $90 a month and survive so that is my bone to pick to with her. The bone that SHE put out there for public fodder. So, yeah.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I don't know this woman from Adam. I can't name one thing she has ever been or ever done or what she even looks like. But, I COULD manage to eat on $90 a month and survive so that is my bone to pick to with her. The bone that SHE put out there for public fodder. So, yeah.

OH, NOES!

She is Blythe Danner's daughter, married (or not) to Chris Martin (Cold Play), two kids.

She has had roles in: Sliding Doors, the Ironman movies, Glee and Shakespeare in Love.

flan

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

She's Pepper Potts.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

OK, I didn't see those and she is a probably a very fine actress. But, that isn't what we are talking about.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Well you said yo didn't know who she was.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
Well you said yo didn't know who she was.

I still don't. But, that isn't the point is it?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well you said yo didn't know who she was.
I still don't. But, that isn't the point is it?

Eat a Snickers!!!

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I am not a movie fan. I don't really enjoy going to the movies and I don't want watch movies on Netflix. Soooo, sorry.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Ironman is on netflix.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Southern_Belle wrote:
Ironman is on netflix.

Having you seen Sliding Doors?

Quirky & so good.

flan

huskerbb · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I don't know this woman from Adam. I can't name one thing she has ever been or ever done or what she even looks like. But, I COULD manage to eat on $90 a month and survive so that is my bone to pick to with her. The bone that SHE put out there for public fodder. So, yeah.

Come out from the hole you've been living in and join us here in the 21st century.

She's been in LOTS of movies. The Iron Man movies, Shallow Hal, Contagion, and a lot of others.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

huskerbb wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I don't know this woman from Adam. I can't name one thing she has ever been or ever done or what she even looks like. But, I COULD manage to eat on $90 a month and survive so that is my bone to pick to with her. The bone that SHE put out there for public fodder. So, yeah.
Come out from the hole you've been living in and join us here in the 21st century.

She's been in LOTS of movies. The Iron Man movies, Shallow Hal, Contagion, and a lot of others.

I don't go to movies. Not my thing. Not sure why it has to be.

huskerbb · Guru

I don't go to movies, either, but I do have my eyes open.

She was also the stalker chick in the video for Melissa Etheridge's song "I Wanna Come Over".

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

And, I could probably name things in pop culture that you have no idea of either. So, whatevs.

huskerbb · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
And, I could probably name things in pop culture that you have no idea of either. So, whatevs.

Probably not that much. Maybe a few reality TV shows.

Plus, while I may not be able to put a particular song with an artist or TV show or movie with a particular actor--it doesn't mean I "never heard" of them. Take Drake, for instance. Don't really know who that guy was. Can't tell you anything he sings--but hereinafter, I will remember who the guy is because of Madonna planting one on him.

I've never watched Selena Gomez at anything--but I know who she is.

It's just hard to believe you never saw a preview or billboard for any of those movies. Never caught a glimpse of a magazine cover while waiting in line to check out at the grocery store. Never saw any "red carpet" events--not even a glimpse of one. Never caught her name online where it is all over the place.

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 18th of April 2015 11:50:00 AM

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Well said RTL.

Those who live it every day don't have the ability to cheat or fail with the budget. They wont eat if they don't plan properly.

As for Gwyneth, couldn't name movies she has done. Don't care one way or another about her.

Of course there are lots of actors and actresses I don't know by name but recognize their face when I see it.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
Well said RTL.

Those who live it every day don't have the ability to cheat or fail with the budget. They wont eat if they don't plan properly.

As for Gwyneth, couldn't name movies she has done. Don't care one way or another about her.

Of course there are lots of actors and actresses I don't know by name but recognize their face when I see it.

Yes. It is meant as the MINIMUM not the maximum.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I said I don't know her from Adam. I said I can't name a single thing she has done. That doesnt' mean I haven't heard her name. I know the names like Sarah Jessica Parker and so forth but couldn't tell you a single movie they are in.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

huskerbb wrote:
I don't go to movies, either, but I do have my eyes open.

She was also the stalker chick in the video for Melissa Etheridge's song "I Wanna Come Over".

What? I have to watch that again!!

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

huskerbb wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
And, I could probably name things in pop culture that you have no idea of either. So, whatevs.
Probably not that much. Maybe a few reality TV shows.

Plus, while I may not be able to put a particular song with an artist or TV show or movie with a particular actor--it doesn't mean I "never heard" of them. Take Drake, for instance. Don't really know who that guy was. Can't tell you anything he sings--but hereinafter, I will remember who the guy is because of Madonna planting one on him.

I've never watched Selena Gomez at anything--but I know who she is.

It's just hard to believe you never saw a preview or billboard for any of those movies. Never caught a glimpse of a magazine cover while waiting in line to check out at the grocery store. Never saw any "red carpet" events--not even a glimpse of one. Never caught her name online where it is all over the place.

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 18th of April 2015 11:50:00 AM

I don't get it either, husker. Do people not watch the news either?

I'm a librarian, and I would be a piss-poor one if I didn't know anything about popular culture.

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I never said I hate her. Truthfully I don't. The only things I know about her are what she puts out in the public. She's an anti vaxer. She believes in eating only organic. She brags about being a size zero and says more women should try to achieve that. She has a blog all about her where she touts the latest and greatest of everything and lists all her organic recipes. She did the conscious uncoupling thing with her husband. She steam cleans her vagina. She has made claims that she totally understands what it's like to be a poor underpaid single mom. And I could go on. So no, I don't HATE her but pardon me for thinking she's a weirdo! Because to me she is! I don't take her seriously. Most of what she does she does for PR.

And this thread wasn't about the "losers" on welfare or how they can't manage money. It was about a PR stunt by Gwyneth Paltrow. IMO, I would have taken her a lot more seriously if she had done something else to show she cared. To me this is like me getting up and preaching about how important it is not to be overweight when I, myself, am overweight. You can't take the person seriously.

So again, not hatred, just don't take her seriously.

huskerbb · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I said I don't know her from Adam. I said I can't name a single thing she has done. That doesnt' mean I haven't heard her name. I know the names like Sarah Jessica Parker and so forth but couldn't tell you a single movie they are in.

Exactly what I'm saying. Join us here in this century.