I don’t mind orange on carrots, tangerines, or kumquats.
It’s a healthy color on them, but on everything else it can be a nightmare!
Do I have issues with orange?
Certainly, you would too if it happened to you.
Take a look at this: inacceptable orangeness
I still can’t believe it was made color of the year!
Yes, in the year of 2012 we face Tangerine Tango as the main enemy, I think – life can be so cruel, sooo very cruel.
Does anyone else think it might be a little careless?
As if we don’t have enough problems already:
2012 Mayans predicted the end (nobody knows the end of what).
I still didn’t have a chance to meet Alan Rickman.
I haven’t been to Disney World yet (that’s a quicker way of world traveling, and cheaper, if you resist buying merchandise).
But I’ve been dreaming about a trip last night:
I dreamt, I was on a ship, when it began sinking I got contemplative.
I had a hard decision to make.
Would I be able to get over my grudge with orange?
I dearly loathe it – should I betray my principles?
Could I live on with that shame?
When they were giving out the life vests – I declined.
Looser Or Not 
Orange is an awful color, what was Harley-Davidson thinking with orange & black? I totally agree.
Some people think everything looks good with black – that is incorrect! 🙂
so true!
Hard times we need to be brave 2012 will come to an end, too. 😉
Wait a minute…..that’s my last name, as opposed to middle. Everyone DOES look good with Black.
Are you racist or something? Or just anti-semantic? -rim shot-
Aside: have worn black since my punk band days back in the late 70’s. As a goof my dad got my a black Christmas Tree/Hanukkah Bush decoration many years ago.
Oh, best way to avoid Orange? Avoid prison.
Yes, orange is an atrocity.
My dearest, I meant things (not human, nothing breathing) I’d never dare to say you don’t look good in black.
I think black is beautiful!
I don’t think orange becomes beautiful by slapping something black next to it. 🙂
Bless you my child. Oddly enough knew you were being sarcastic, and agree with you. I’d never sleep with anyone from Jersey Shore or a guy suffering from jaundice. Ewwwwwww
I love when you’re sharing your thoughts with me! 😀
hahahahahahahahahahahahahah this post is too funny!! I share your sentiments though! that would be quite the dilemma! to wear orange or die..lol
I knew it, there are other people with orange phobia out there – so glad they’re joining me now. 😉
Hi,
I just can’t help but laugh at the many different names people keep coming up with for new colours it is just amazing, you would think sooner or later they are going to hit a brick wall. 🙂
There isn’t too many things around that would go with orange or is now Tangerine Tango. 😀
I think Tangerine Tango is an attempt to make it less vile! Doesn’t work with me. Who are they trying to fool, anyway? 🙂
Teal possibly might. You remember teal? That kinda blue kinda green kinda gray kinda kinda?
Teal is such a cool color, I would never disgrace it with orange. 🙂
I understand, but…would you wanna peel the segments of a green?
I’m not with you … what are you talking about, dear?
Mmmmmm. Alan Rickman.
What was this post about again? Oh yeah. I like orange. It looks good with my olive skin. You, on the other hand, should make an effort to stay off sinking ships!
Yes, dear you are of course right, but things we dislike tend to haunt us.
Hey, wait a minute, I think I should start disliking Alan Rickman.
Nope, can’t do it, even if my life would depend on it – I’m just too fond of him … damnit! 😉
Aaaak! Never stop liking Mr. Rickman. And, forget about orange, next year it will be Tangential Teal!
Teal, is lovely, doesn’t look good on me – doesn’t matter still like it.
As far as Alan is concerned – I don’t think there is a cure to get over him. 🙂
I’m with you, Turber, and would have made the same dreamtime decision.I went through the seventies when orange was revered. Along with muddy brown. It was not a pretty time.
No, it wasn’t the atrocities of the 70s, were indeed terrible! If we ever make contact to other species in the galaxy – how are we gonna explain that?
Orange haters unite!
You should think about that again, dear. Do you really want to surround yourself with “haters”? 😉
Wouldn’t want to die wearing a color that can’t be part of a song lyric, it doesn’t rhyme.
Yes, standards should be not neglected – even at death’s door. 😉
My first kitchen set was ORANGE and I LIKE it. Then again that was in the dark ages.
Come into the light, dear! There are alternatives. 😉
The way you feel about orange is how I feel about red. Ick.
It’s OK, dear, you can stay! 🙂
Orange you going to eat pumpkin pie ?
The pumpkin pies I’ve seen so far didn’t look very orange, they were more brownish. 🙂
Talking about pumpkins, why do you think they’re used for Halloween – and why is it that the predominant color is orange, on days where people try to scare the hell out of each other?
Orange seems to be a very creepy color … 🙂
I agree…orange is my worst!!!
Welcome, you’re with friends! 😉
I like orange … my college has orange as one of its colors …. real orange, … bright orange … not burnt or pale …. but the real deal.
I’m glad you don’t have color issues, dear, makes life probably easier – even prolongs it in some cases! 😉
You have to feel sorry for the Dutch. William of Orange did them no favours whatsoever
I don’t feel too sorry for them, after all weed is legal in their country. Did you ever wonder why that is – well guess! 😉
Lol very interesting post 🙂
Very flattered. 😉
There you go! Your ability to make a fortune is now clinched. We need international yellow life vests. Afterall, when one is drowning, one should get to at least pick a favorite (not hated) color. Hot pink would also work for me…? Instant. Billionaire. 😉
Yeah, the old tradition to grant the condemned one last wish has gone to hell – it’s so hard to maintain grace nowadays! 🙂
Name me executor in your will and I will be sure there’s no orange in the room and on your person– providing I outlive you. Hey, you know how you think I am such a “sweet thang”? Today I posted a short short 55 worder that shows my other side. Thought you’d get a laugh if you want to take a peek.
You’re in honey! I checked out your post and I like your other side *evil grin* – being just sweet can be tiresome – it’s good to add up another flavor.
I’m a Baskin-Robbins of flavors! One of the other microfiction pieces posted in the past few days is called The Feigning — I was disappointed that a published member of my writer’s group hated it. Give me your thoughts, please. Is it workable — or ditch it?
I know you are versatile, dear – I didn’t give you the award for nuttin’! 😉
🙂
funny post, I can’t join the I-despise-orange bandwagon though, I have an orange lipstick that makes me smile just thinking about it lol
This is the right place for smiling, giggling, laughter and madness. Make yourself at home, dear! 🙂
Hi Turber,
thanks for visiting my site – I’m very new to the blogging scene, so very happy to know someone likes what I write! Loved your post about orange – will definitely be back!!
Come back whenever you like, dear! 🙂
ORANGE you being a little hard on this a-peal-ing color? (Sorry)
Sorry for what? Being so hard on me?! 😉
Sorry for the pun-ishment.
Sounds like you mean it – well, in that case let me dump serious forgiveness over you. 😉
If you took out orange, and replaced it with banana yellow, that would be about my feelings on the subject too.
People with all kinds of aversions are welcome at my place! 😉
I’m glad to see I’m not the only one that shudders at the thought of orange. ❤ the post.
Nope, dear!
You’re in a large circle of friends. 😀
I never in my life have thought of some discussion about orange!!!
Orange is a quite colorful feeling when spring comes,as lemon too.We need bright colors sometimes to bring us good sentations.But you are right,it doesnt match quite good with some others colors.
I like to see a good fruit bowl full of oranges in my kitchen anyway.Vitamin c ..I love it.:)
I am pro vitamin C and pro orange juice – thank God it’s yellow! 🙂
My eyesight musn’t be good in the morning I’m afraid becouse I always thought the juice from oranges was ORANGE!!
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Depends on how long the oranges are dead already! 😉
I heard it was purple and orange this year. Or was that last year? Yikes! I get your point here. 🙂
I’m glad you join the crowd, welcome! 🙂
Orange as a colour and especially in the form of the fruit is evil. Ever notice how oranges were around whenever someone got bumped off in The Godfather?
But orange juice is yellow and tasty – can that be evil?
Perhaps the seat of all that’s bad with it lies in the skin. Maybe not all oranges are bad, perhaps just the ones that hang around with the Corleones.
That is absolutely brilliant – I am convinced! 😀
I know what you mean. Orange is devoid of that cool allure that more subdued colors possess; it’s too brightly obtrusive, usually interrupting our mellow visions. From now on I’m going to lace my morning orange juice with gin.
That’s the spirit! Always look on the bright side of life. 🙂
LOL!
The burnt orange of a summer sunset is the most beautiful sight.
I never considered a sunset as burnt or orange you just gave me something else to freak out – thanks!
Still like sunsets though – I’m a romantic I guess… 🙂
Drowning in the beauty of an irresistibel sunset, cloaked in the embrace of … ?
I feel like I’m at an Orange Anonymous…. Hello, my name is Tricia and I like the color orange. I have serveral orange pillows on sofa to help brighten the mood. I’ll be back next week to discuss my bedspread. Cheers, T
Tricia, dear, I’m dying to hear more confessions of yours!
Can’t wait the bedspread revelations. 😉
Here’s my vote on the controversial subject: I love orange! It’s a happy color 🙂
May you live happily ever after with it! 😉
that is one beautiful piece of comedy! orange has been said to be the colour used to heal shock…..make of that what you will
For me it’s not the cure but the cause! 😉
thats what i thought! but i have heard also that within every problem lies the solution…. maybe one spot of orange could be used like a homeopathic to rid you of orange cause stress!
Maybe in the next life – when I’m reborn as Alan Rickman. 😉
well i wish you an orange free day ! x
Thanks, I won’t tell the oranges you said that. 😉
I love your writing. I’m sold. My ex used to wear ORANGE CARGO SHORTS. Until I threw them away one day while he was at work. My name is Brandy, and I too despise orange…
Hi Brandy, you came to the right place for that! May I recommend some recreation this for example? 😀
I love orange, Disney and meeting people with opposite views!
I’m probably the opposite of everything you ever met! 😉
Orange is for oranges
That’s wisdom in its purest form, dear. 🙂
I, too, have a severe prejudice against orange. In my opinion it is too attention seeking and has a “holier than thou” attitude. Nothing rhymes with orange. Sheer arrogance!
Oh my God, you put it in the perfect words! I adore: “holier than thou” and “sheer arrogance”. You are so wise *taking a bow*
I’ve been looking for the perfect burnt orange picture for you.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=3632779270856&set=t.100000242693972&type=3&theater
Hope you take a minute to look at this picture.
Impressive, very impressive! But I’m colorblind if it comes to sunsets – they’re just too beautiful to be considered orange. Thanks for the pic it’s hypnotising. Are you a shrink? Is this a weird mind trick? I don’t want to be cured you know! 🙂
I’ve been told to see a shrink, but never acused of being one. I have to like orange being from University of Texas, but I like BURNT orange like sunsets. The eclipse just happen to be visible here for a brief time earlier this month and lots of pictures hit the web. I wouldn’t want to cure you. You are just who you are supposed to be I’m pretty sure. One thing I do like about it is the fruit is called by it’s color. Like why didn’t people look at an apple and say it’s a red and we would now call apples red. Sorry, my mind goes off sometimes.
That’s lovely of you, dear, but I’m pretty sure that no one is supposed to be the way I am. The apple thing is tricky though! I’ve never thought about that, if I should ever find an answer to this vital question, you can be sure I’ll share. 😉
Color of the year? it is a conspiracy.
Hello, fellow issues-with-orange sufferer. (i hope it means what it means!)
I’m not sure what you mean, my dear, but to me it sounds like you don’t like orange. Therefore a very warm welcome to my humble abode *passing tea and a cookie* 🙂
Gracias *nods her head in a lady-like fashion*
Are we playing tea party here? 😀
No, I’m just being polite – that’s the way I am!
Well, most of the time I’m weird to be perfectly honest, but I have a few charming moments every now and then. 😉
I have to admit, now’s one of them. 🙂
That’s so very sweet of you, take another cookie, dear!
you’re polite AND cookie-generous! 🙂
Yes, and I hope one day Alan will realise that, too. 😀
You could even bake him a portrait cookie!
So I’m the Leo DiCaprio here because I planted the idea and your the one who baked the cookie: we both get to meet him 😀
You know how to bake them, right?
That’s too dangerous! I would never allow Alan to eat anything I prepared with my own hands, I’d like to keep him healthy and happy as long as possible you know (if he ever tries to leave me I can’t guarantee for anything of course).
I’ll make sure I find suitable stuff for him, should I ever get the chance to met him, and if everything else fails, I offer him to peel his grapes personally!
I could offer to buy ’em for him!
#officialGrapesSalesOfficer!
Sounds like a perfect plan to me!
#rainbowmonkeydance 😀