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I hate when people make fun of me for throwing like how would they feel if I told them something they loved to do is stupid
They’re just tryna bring you down, once your on top somebody is going to try to bring you down
Most annoying for me is
“That yoyo is a cheating yoyo, it does the tricks for you”
or
“Is that a trick yoyo?” What does that even mean?!?
Most people make fun of, or at least raise their eyebrows to things they don’t understand. It’s easier to disregard something new, rather than giving any real thought to what makes it special for someone. I must admit that I have done the very same thing regarding other activities, such as building and owning low riders. Low riders just made no sense to me, growing up in the mountains, however as I grew as a person that changed. Now when I see a low rider I appreciate the energy, time, thought, money, effort and love that someone put into the vehicle.
We often talk about how offended, annoyed, and put out we are with others that don’t take the time to find value in what we do, but how often do we seriously take the time to find the value in what others do? Just saying, to be open minded and thoughtful takes practice and work, it doesn’t just happen.
without fail I hear “can you walk the dog” all the time. Also I hate it when people ask me how much I spent on my yoyo, and when I answer, they say what a waste of money it is.
one person asked me if my DM2 was the best yoyo in the world. I thought that was pretty funny.
I didn’t know yoyoers where on top 
I don’t throw in public, like at all. not because I’m embarrassed, i just don’t, because usually It’s not an appropriate time/place. It annoys me when people say i spend to much, or have to much time on my hands, because really, I am CRAZY CRAZY busy, all the time.
Don’t be afraid to yoyo there’s nothing wrong with it
In public it is the right time and place there’s nothing wrong with yo-yoing
It impresses people and if you happen to be carrying a hat place it on the ground and you might get some cash (I have gotten up to $5 in quarters ) or as a joke
Just don’t be embarrassed
I stated that I’m not embarrassed, or afraid to, I just don’t. I have on occasion, when I’m really bored though.
same here
You a brother? Lol jk what grade are you in? 5bucks your in Jr. High, or 6th Grade
In that case get bored more often
Alright, I take back what I said earlier that there’s almost nothing that frustrated me off.
Today, I was just walking on the way to a school meeting in college, throwing my yoyo for the first time in about a month on campus and an acquaintance walked by and told me to “get a life”
Now, I usually shrug it off, but I was out of it so I answered back. Then he asked me how old I am. Now how is that even relevant?
Now I think of it, I don’t understand that though. Sure, I picked up a hobby that’s not in the norm in my area and now I have no life? Do you tell skateboarders, guitarists, or other enthusiasts to get a life as well? What’s the difference between me and the skateboarder who do what we respectively like.
Is playing a toy gives others the right to judge me?
I also hate when someone says,
“You just do that to show off.”
It is kind of offensive, because we put a lot of effort into what we do, and for them to think that we do it just to brag kinda hurts.
I’m lucky in that I’m TOO old for anyone else to care. But this stuck out for me. Why would an acquaintance feel entitled or motivated to tell you to get a life? Seems like such a waste of energy for her/him when it would be more sensible and easier to just keep walking by, maybe wave (maybe not).
The negative emotions bubbling away inside people sure have a funny way of getting out sometimes.
I think I just reacted 'cause I just finished a 10-page research paper I’ve been working on for months this morning. So I was completely out of it. Usually I’d just genuinely say “thank you very much, you too” but I guess something triggered me.
Oh well.
I DEFINITELY meant the other person was being negative. I don’t blame you at all for talking back a bit. Sometimes we just don’t have the energy or wherewithal to stay positive in the face of that kind of BS.
That yoyo is not real. It doesn’t come back up.
And…
Do walk the dog
And…
Can I try
I absolutely hate those words.
I can’t be the only one who loves the words “can I try?”, can I? It’s a hoot when people are interested, throw the yoyo, and can’t get it back up. If they have ever used cheapo toy yoyos, they can sometimes get a decent sleeper going on, and those people (if their patience holds) I teach a simple bind.
I always think it’s kind of fun either way. Those that give up after 5 seconds usually just shake their heads and chuckle; those that bind (or almost bind… very few get a full-on bind) walk away full of curiousity and joy.
perfectly worded. I agree completly. The times I don’t like people trying is when they don’t give it back, or are really reckless with it, and start hitting stuff.