Why are people such assholes?

[BlueIris]

No, seriously. Help me out here, Loungers? Why do people cut me off under unsafe conditions in heavy traffic? Why do people feel it's accpetable to tell me Abu Ghraib wasn't "a big deal" "all things considered?" Why do annoying people allow their loud, drooly, sticky small children to grab at my fifty dollar blouse in line at the local organic food mart? Why do male associates in said food mart stare directly at my breasts as they are speaking to me? Why DU? WHY?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

1. It's the order of the universe.

Anything different would shatter the space-time continuum.

[BlueIris]

8. 'Kay. That I understand. I just wish things were different.

This is ridiculous. I live in an allegedly Blue State, with allegedly Progressive individuals. Apparently, more of them are slimy, worthless fuckwads than I thought, though. Who can't parent worth a damn. Makes me weep for the future.

[Shine]

2. SOME people are assholes, but not all people, BlueIris.

If you walk around the world with the assumption that "people are assholes" the Universe will conspire to validate that assumption and then you will get to live out how right you are and experience the negative side of humanity.

Just my opinion, of course.

Are you having a bad day or something? Maybe you just need a hug....
:hug:
Shine

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[aclog]

9. I guess this is a superior and insensitive response

but I think you need to lighten up a bit

I regret that I'm now going to have to stick you on Ignore. You used to be one of my favorite contributors here. Unfortunately, I'm not going to think twice about it either. If you want people to take your broad-brush, condescending characterizations of the Universe seriously, maybe you should stop presenting them in a superior, insensitive manner.

[crispini]

11. Dang.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

12. No kidding.

[aclog]

3. Pics please

Why do male associates in said food mart stare directly at my breasts as they are speaking to me?

EDIT: obligatory smilie :)

[Ptah]

4. Methinks it's because of 'tunnel vision'

blinders?

I share your frustration. And outrage.

On edit, BlueIris,
I can have a good day in spite of their ignorance

[REDKING]

5. Hiya Blue

maybe you have nice breasts.

[LostInAnomie]

6. Well... uhhh... How big are yer... ah.. breasts?

You know... so I can give you a more informed response. ;-)

[supernova]

10. Because men stare at breasts

They're wired that way, god love 'em.

As for unsafe assholes, a lot of it is that people are incredibly selfish. They think the universe revolves around them. I don't know that there's a way avoid them on the highway, but as I've gotten older, I've gotten used to speaking up in other situations. I simply don't give a shit anymore.

[BigMcLargehuge]

13. Locked

Frank: Look at that Ed.
Ed: What? Johnny Damon shaving his trademark beard and long hair for 54 mil?
Frank: No Ed, right beside him, all the posters beating on each other.
Ed: Oh.



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