Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben Lahnger
(Post 590081)
I've known many arrogant, insensitive people who know multiple languages. And some of those people know the meaning of the words but fail to understand what people are trying to express. And some very smart people can listen to entire statements and because of their own prejudices hear something else. You can be insensitive in 10 languages and I'm still gonna call you on it if I see it.
|
I love being insensitive. I love being insensitive because when I'm arguing on an internet forum and the person with whom I'm arguing makes a long post, I I initially assume I'll find in that post tons of inflammatory bullshit, and that I'll feel compelled to break down said bullshit into points and painstakingly address it. Then, to my indescribable delight, the bulk of the post turns out to be about how I'm insensitive, rather than whatever the individual in question and I were discussing.
Quote:
You characterized the gift as a joke. It was clear it wasn't received that way. Fake vomit and whoopie cushions are gag gifts. Only men of a highly insensitvie order would think lingerie is.
|
Well, the gift itself isn't what's funny, it's the 'this present is for me too' aspect, the one that CCT found to be so unconscionable. I'm not saying it's comedic genius, but it still attests to a sense of humor on the part of the boyfriend, as JCC said. Lingerie is actually a far better gift than fake vomit, since it's actually of use to the recipient, and will continue to be of use to her long after this 'engagement' has ended-- certainly nothing over which any reasonable person would be upset.
Quote:
You characterized her as an idiot for not getting that it was joke
|
No, I think even she got the joke. I'm characterizing her as an idiot for being upset by it, and for pretty much every other post she's ever made.
Quote:
and said he's an idiot for sticking around if they're not fucking already - "why else would he stick around". Still makes you look clueless to me.
|
I'm clueless?
Moses, have you read CCT's posts? Who except an idiot would date her for the conversation? And don't say a murderer, that's cheating.
Quote:
But I'm not here to try to bring you enlightenment. Hopefully you've already got that certain someone who doesn't mind you clubbing her over the head and dragging her to your cave.
|
Although I'm by no means the primitive misogynist your stale jokes hold me to be, I suppose I would rather be so than believe
"Hey sweetie, I used my money to buy you a nice gift! Although this one is sort of for me too, hehheh!"
"WHAT? You and I might BOTH find pleasure in this? My boyfriend must get me things I ALONE CAN ENJOY. UGH, MEN KILL ME!"
is the sort of exchange that takes place in a healthy relationship.