TET: Summer Summed Up Sumptuously

[Vassenor]

So yeah, "I don't mean to offend you, but..." is just the preemptive version of "I'm sorry you got offended". And it doesn't magically make the objectively offensive thing you just said OK.

[Dumb Ideologies]

So yeah, "I don't mean to offend you, but..." is just the preemptive version of "I'm sorry you got offended". And it doesn't magically make the objectively offensive thing you just said OK.

Works both ways. Someone being offended also doesn't magically make something objectively offensive.

Very little magic of any type happens round here, despite the abundance of foolish wand-waving.

[Gallade]

So yeah, "I don't mean to offend you, but..." is just the preemptive version of "I'm sorry you got offended". And it doesn't magically make the objectively offensive thing you just said OK.

It's okay, most of us aren't particularly bothered when we offend anyone old enough to rise above. Automatic civil sayings will automatic civil sayings.

[Abserdia]

So yeah, "I don't mean to offend you, but..." is just the preemptive version of "I'm sorry you got offended". And it doesn't magically make the objectively offensive thing you just said OK.

DID I OFFEND YA, YAH?

[Gallade]

So yeah, "I don't mean to offend you, but..." is just the preemptive version of "I'm sorry you got offended". And it doesn't magically make the objectively offensive thing you just said OK.

Works both ways. Someone being offended also doesn't magically make something objectively offensive.

Very little magic of any type happens round here, despite the abundance of foolish wand-waving.

In a misguided attempt to actually make a learning moment out of this (I dream a dream), it'd be nice to see special interest groups, especially those subject to victimisation, learn that neither the "be as loud a dick as is humanly possible" nor "be the most sensitive, easily hurt and passive aggressive at any perceived slight" are in any way effective methods towards meeting normalisation into society, which should be the goal.

Society likes mellow and can't be arsed attitudes. Embrace the firm upper lip, it got the British Empire places, didn't it.

[Hurdergaryp]

So yeah, "I don't mean to offend you, but..." is just the preemptive version of "I'm sorry you got offended". And it doesn't magically make the objectively offensive thing you just said OK.

Works both ways. Someone being offended also doesn't magically make something objectively offensive.

Very little magic of any type happens round here, despite the abundance of foolish wand-waving.

Objects are being waved, yes. Sometimes they're measured as well, as if it is some kind of contest.

[Gallade]

Works both ways. Someone being offended also doesn't magically make something objectively offensive.

Very little magic of any type happens round here, despite the abundance of foolish wand-waving.

Objects are being waved, yes. Sometimes they're measured as well, as if it is some kind of contest.

Oooooohhhh, the aim was square volume? Here I was thinking it was bulk quantity, I've been forming a collection. Boy, is my face red!

[Hurdergaryp]

Objects are being waved, yes. Sometimes they're measured as well, as if it is some kind of contest.

Oooooohhhh, the aim was square volume? Here I was thinking it was bulk quantity, I've been forming a collection. Boy, is my face red!

Some people may now find themselves inexplicably aroused, but that's just part of the experience.

[Dumb Ideologies]

Works both ways. Someone being offended also doesn't magically make something objectively offensive.

Very little magic of any type happens round here, despite the abundance of foolish wand-waving.

In a misguided attempt to actually make a learning moment out of this (I dream a dream), it'd be nice to see special interest groups, especially those subject to victimisation, learn that neither the "be as loud a dick as is humanly possible" nor "be the most sensitive, easily hurt and passive aggressive at any perceived slight" are in any way effective methods towards meeting normalisation into society, which should be the goal.

Society likes mellow and can't be arsed attitudes. Embrace the firm upper lip, it got the British Empire places, didn't it.

These wise words were already a sweet nectar before you mentioned the Empire, but after that I could not help but utter an under-the-breath huzzah.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

When you get psyched, dress and go out to your local farmers market, with your eco friendly bags, ready for fresh produce, only to realize it's Thursday, not Wednesday (When the market is up). Then you just make the circuit of the town square because you feel a tad embarrassed about your error and don't want to get back into your car.

Yay mornings.

[Gallade]

Oooooohhhh, the aim was square volume? Here I was thinking it was bulk quantity, I've been forming a collection. Boy, is my face red!

Some people may now find themselves inexplicably aroused, but that's just part of the experience.

The excision, embalming, and pickling process is indeed quite racy.

[Pax Nerdvana]

When you get psyched, dress and go out to your local farmers market, with your eco friendly bags, ready for fresh produce, only to realize it's Thursday, not Wednesday (When the market is up). Then you just make the circuit of the town square because you feel a tad embarrassed about your error and don't want to get back into your car.

Yay mornings.

Mornings are a time of confusion. I have accidentally poured water in my cereal instead of milk before.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

When you get psyched, dress and go out to your local farmers market, with your eco friendly bags, ready for fresh produce, only to realize it's Thursday, not Wednesday (When the market is up). Then you just make the circuit of the town square because you feel a tad embarrassed about your error and don't want to get back into your car.

Yay mornings.

Mornings are a time of confusion. I have accidentally poured water in my cereal instead of milk before.

Water on your cereal instead of milk? That's something.

[Vassenor]

When you get psyched, dress and go out to your local farmers market, with your eco friendly bags, ready for fresh produce, only to realize it's Thursday, not Wednesday (When the market is up). Then you just make the circuit of the town square because you feel a tad embarrassed about your error and don't want to get back into your car.

Yay mornings.

Mornings are a time of confusion. I have accidentally poured water in my cereal instead of milk before.

Better or worse than the multiple times I've dumped orange juice in there by mistake?

[Pax Nerdvana]

Mornings are a time of confusion. I have accidentally poured water in my cereal instead of milk before.

Water on your cereal instead of milk? That's something.

Yeah. I was tired and confused, and grabbed the wrong thing out of the fridge.

[Gallade]

When you get psyched, dress and go out to your local farmers market, with your eco friendly bags, ready for fresh produce, only to realize it's Thursday, not Wednesday (When the market is up). Then you just make the circuit of the town square because you feel a tad embarrassed about your error and don't want to get back into your car.

Yay mornings. :blush:

Mornings are a time of confusion. I have accidentally poured water in my cereal instead of milk before.

Orange juice on Weetabix was my worst morning blunder.

2/10 would not throw up into sink again.

[Hurdergaryp]

In a misguided attempt to actually make a learning moment out of this (I dream a dream), it'd be nice to see special interest groups, especially those subject to victimisation, learn that neither the "be as loud a dick as is humanly possible" nor "be the most sensitive, easily hurt and passive aggressive at any perceived slight" are in any way effective methods towards meeting normalisation into society, which should be the goal.

Society likes mellow and can't be arsed attitudes. Embrace the firm upper lip, it got the British Empire places, didn't it.

These wise words were already a sweet nectar before you mentioned the Empire, but after that I could not help but utter an under-the-breath huzzah.

Oh, the British Empire could be arsed quite well, because colonialism is pretty much based upon naked greed and the ability to be violent more efficiently than those who oppose your greed. Not exactly the most morally correct motivators, but motivators they most certainly are.

[The Free Joy State]

Works both ways. Someone being offended also doesn't magically make something objectively offensive.

Very little magic of any type happens round here, despite the abundance of foolish wand-waving.

In a misguided attempt to actually make a learning moment out of this (I dream a dream), it'd be nice to see special interest groups, especially those subject to victimisation, learn that neither the "be as loud a dick as is humanly possible" nor "be the most sensitive, easily hurt and passive aggressive at any perceived slight" are in any way effective methods towards meeting normalisation into society, which should be the goal.

Society likes mellow and can't be arsed attitudes. Embrace the firm upper lip, it got the British Empire places, didn't it.

Lackadaisical stiff-upper-lipped British arrogance -- and an inexplicable habit of stopping for tea promptly at four, regardless of the circumstance -- lost said Empire too, but by Jove we bore it like troopers.

[Hurdergaryp]

Mornings are a time of confusion. I have accidentally poured water in my cereal instead of milk before.

Orange juice on Weetabix was my worst morning blunder.

2/10 would not throw up into sink again.

Should have put it in the blender with yoghurt and a banana.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Water on your cereal instead of milk? That's something.

Yeah. I was tired and confused, and grabbed the wrong thing out of the fridge.

Hey, at least it wasn't strawberry kefir or lemonade.

[Pax Nerdvana]

Mornings are a time of confusion. I have accidentally poured water in my cereal instead of milk before.

Orange juice on Weetabix was my worst morning blunder.

2/10 would not throw up into sink again.

That does sound disgusting.

[Hurdergaryp]

In a misguided attempt to actually make a learning moment out of this (I dream a dream), it'd be nice to see special interest groups, especially those subject to victimisation, learn that neither the "be as loud a dick as is humanly possible" nor "be the most sensitive, easily hurt and passive aggressive at any perceived slight" are in any way effective methods towards meeting normalisation into society, which should be the goal.

Society likes mellow and can't be arsed attitudes. Embrace the firm upper lip, it got the British Empire places, didn't it.

Lackadaisical stiff-upper-lipped British arrogance -- and an inexplicable habit of stopping for tea promptly at four, regardless of the circumstance -- lost said Empire too, but by Jove we bore it like troopers.

Some would whisper that the Second World War also had something to do with it.

[Gallade]

In a misguided attempt to actually make a learning moment out of this (I dream a dream), it'd be nice to see special interest groups, especially those subject to victimisation, learn that neither the "be as loud a dick as is humanly possible" nor "be the most sensitive, easily hurt and passive aggressive at any perceived slight" are in any way effective methods towards meeting normalisation into society, which should be the goal.

Society likes mellow and can't be arsed attitudes. Embrace the firm upper lip, it got the British Empire places, didn't it.

Lackadaisical stiff-upper-lipped British arrogance -- and an inexplicable habit of stopping for tea promptly at four, regardless of the circumstance -- lost said Empire too, but by Jove we bore it like troopers. :p

Should have had that tea between the hours of eleven and two, the hundred years war would have been won in 20.

[Hurdergaryp]

Lackadaisical stiff-upper-lipped British arrogance -- and an inexplicable habit of stopping for tea promptly at four, regardless of the circumstance -- lost said Empire too, but by Jove we bore it like troopers.

Should have had that tea between the hours of eleven and two, the hundred years war would have been won in 20.

Back in medieval times tea wasn't available to the British yet, so they had to make do without it. They probably drank beer instead.

[The Free Joy State]

Orange juice on Weetabix was my worst morning blunder.

2/10 would not throw up into sink again.

That does sound disgusting.

Never done anything like that.

I did once leave the house late after spending time searching for the housekeys I'd already got in my hand.