Oops, sorry to those who replied – cat on computer deleted my entire earlier post when I tried to modify a later one. Couldn’t find the article from this week, but here are two other studies pro and con regarding people who complain (and still aggravate the rest of us when they do). Either one may be taken with the same grain of salt as any other study.
We’re were b.s.ing the other day about how long we’d want to live into retirement and after giving it something serious (all right, half assed thought) said “I’m only fifty and I don’t WANT to live to retire. If things keep on with everybody being offended by everything they don’t agree with and DEMANDING that things be done their way it’ll be a long couple of years hoping for the peace death will bring.” My friends sat in silence…as long as it took to take another swig of beer and to a man decided I was right. When did we get to the point where we have to be so tolerant of everybody and everything that we can’t tolerate ANYTHING that doesn’t agree with our little world view of inclusiveness? Live and let live…unless you think different than me. Then die scum die!
As many have said,if only it worked that way. Especially the head exploding bit. But, IRL, people who are offended rarely come up to you…they’re the physically but not mentally evolved versions of the kiddies who run to teacher, or mommy. In this case, a lawyer, your boss or a media person looking for a sensationalized story
Often wonder how they would react if you told them that their being temper-tantrum about being offended actually offended us…. (somehow I doubt they would care)
BE THIS GUY about 6 years ago
To not listen is a very effective option in this situation.
Adiraiju about 6 years ago
I tend to respond to these people with “That’s nice.” Condescending, unexpected, and it gets the point across.
comic4matt about 6 years ago
If only it happened in real life too…
Baarorso about 6 years ago
“It’s all right now. I’ve learned my lesson well. See, you can’t please everyone so you got to please yourself.” – Ricky Nielson – Garden Party
Strawberry Hellcat: Gair I gall, ffon I’r anghall about 6 years ago
Oops, sorry to those who replied – cat on computer deleted my entire earlier post when I tried to modify a later one. Couldn’t find the article from this week, but here are two other studies pro and con regarding people who complain (and still aggravate the rest of us when they do). Either one may be taken with the same grain of salt as any other study.
Pro-complaining: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/02/complaining-for-your-health/385041/
Pro-not complaining: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-r-hamilton-phd/positive-people-live-long_b_774648.html
blunebottle about 6 years ago
LOVE THIS!!!
about 6 years ago
It’s easy to offend someone who never expects to be offended.
Troglodyte about 6 years ago
The PC brigade can never be satisfied!
darkwingdave about 6 years ago
And cue scene from Scanners…
TerBer about 6 years ago
I understand how you feel. I really, really do. I DO NOT CARE. (Works for me.)
Breadboard about 6 years ago
Here is a quarter call someone who cares …………..
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 6 years ago
I’m offended if you call me late to dinner.
the lost wizard about 6 years ago
Thanks for listening.
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 6 years ago
Did you want to talk about it? Could I recommend a therapist?
mjb515 about 6 years ago
That only works on middle aged men in suits. High strung youngish people will get your business kicked off social media.
aerotica69 about 6 years ago
If only it were that simple.
Andrew Sleeth about 6 years ago
You keep speaking your mind, Rat. Just remember, the next time you play President, we may just “unfollow” you.
tripwire45 about 6 years ago
This one belongs on every social media platform in existence.
smgray about 6 years ago
I have always felt that you cannot please everyone, so I piss off everyone instead.
Ron Dunn Premium Member about 6 years ago
Did Rat play a Slim Whitman record and his head exploded like they did in Mars Attacks?
rugeirn about 6 years ago
Being sufficiently offended, plus a five dollar bill, will get you a cup of coffee at any Starbucks in the country.
bbbmorrell about 6 years ago
If only it worked that way….
vics_machine Premium Member about 6 years ago
How to get offended – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-mju_gW3c8
KEA about 6 years ago
uh… don’t listen?
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Take it to the permanently offended guy from Saturday
DIRTDAWG7988 about 6 years ago
We’re were b.s.ing the other day about how long we’d want to live into retirement and after giving it something serious (all right, half assed thought) said “I’m only fifty and I don’t WANT to live to retire. If things keep on with everybody being offended by everything they don’t agree with and DEMANDING that things be done their way it’ll be a long couple of years hoping for the peace death will bring.” My friends sat in silence…as long as it took to take another swig of beer and to a man decided I was right. When did we get to the point where we have to be so tolerant of everybody and everything that we can’t tolerate ANYTHING that doesn’t agree with our little world view of inclusiveness? Live and let live…unless you think different than me. Then die scum die!
Masterskrain about 6 years ago
“Your being offended offends me!”
“I’m offended by your offense at my offense!”
“That’s offensive to my offense !”
5 YARD PENALTY AGAINST THE OFFENSE!
Tallguy about 6 years ago
It’s all well and good until HR gets involved.
Dave Ferro about 6 years ago
Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right.https://shop.asmdss.com/products/just-because-youre-offended?variant=849353965588
SomeOtherGocomicsGuy about 6 years ago
At least he didn’t double chec-
syzygy47 about 6 years ago
As many have said,if only it worked that way. Especially the head exploding bit. But, IRL, people who are offended rarely come up to you…they’re the physically but not mentally evolved versions of the kiddies who run to teacher, or mommy. In this case, a lawyer, your boss or a media person looking for a sensationalized story
Nobody_Important about 6 years ago
Often wonder how they would react if you told them that their being temper-tantrum about being offended actually offended us…. (somehow I doubt they would care)
Summarius about 6 years ago
Just tell me where the bad rat touched you…
COL Crash about 6 years ago
No matter how considerate you try to be there will always be some folks that take offense. So F-em if they can’t take a joke the way it was intended.
bob.gaston45 about 6 years ago
God, if the cartoon were only true.
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 6 years ago
And it really didn’t matter, to anybody, outside of a small circle of friends…
Sisyphos about 6 years ago
A happy outcome for all! The chronically “offended” are both offensive and noisy. But I’d accept one big head BANG!
RonBerg13 Premium Member about 6 years ago
He should have gone to his safe place.
rwstyles1234 about 6 years ago
Rat did something nice!
DragonNerd almost 4 years ago
My logic exactly.
Squirrel Chaser over 2 years ago
https://www.gocomics.com/bloomcounty/1982/11/14