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Someone Tweets, “Introduce Yourself With The Wildest Feedback You’ve Ever Received” And 50 People Don’t Hold Back
Professional feedback is one thing, but there is a special breed of person who thinks that they have some special knowledge about you that they just have to share. For your benefit, of course. At best, it’s annoying, at worst it’s so wildly off-base that you have to wonder what fantasy world they inhabit.
Content design consultant Amy Hupe started off a viral Twitter thread when she shared the most ridiculous feedback she had ever received in a creative way. She asked people to introduce themselves with the offensive things clients, coworkers, and managers had told them when trying to be “helpful.” So upvote the worst examples and comment your own terrible feedback stories below.
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the shrimp whisperer 2 years ago
teachers when a student is getting bullied: 🙂🙂🙂 teachers when the student fights back: 👹👹👹👹👹👹
Princess Mar-li Cathryn 2 years ago
Then they should've called you a slacker...you've had plenty of time.
Kelly F 2 years ago
I think it's the third kill that makes you a serial killer, so you could kill two people and still prove your teacher wrong.
pink_panda 2 years ago
I slapped a bully on the bus in 7th grade! My basement is now full of human remains.
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The happy frog 2 years ago
What. If you have something to say you should be able to say it, and if you responding quicker then the men hurts their ego, then what are they? 5 year olds?
ADeckofZero 2 years ago
And yet women are the "overly sensitive and emotional" ones.
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Kelly Dolman 2 years ago
Hi, I’m Kelly and I’ll never make it through college since I am a horrible test taker according to my eleventh grade science teacher . Been teaching 18 years now and never say that kinda c**p to kids.
Jessica Denyer 2 years ago
Hi I'm Jess, apparently because of my looks I should keep my opinion to myself If I outsmart a male, I'll come across as intimidating and end up single for the rest of my life
imgonaarickrollyousohard 2 years ago
I hear you op but do yourself a favor and leave those toxic jobs/relationships, the year is 2023 and the world has changed. I see progress being made I couldn't have imagined
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EJGeewhiz 2 years ago
Glad to see you haven't let being Scottish hold you back, Jim! Keep practicing that English and soon you'll sound just like a native speaker!
TonyTee 2 years ago
If anything their accents make speaking our language sound so much better xD
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Jerry Smith 2 years ago
I read that in a Scottish accent, so I, unfortunately, didn't understand it.
FlatEarf2.0 2 years ago
It doesn't matter what language you're speaking in a Scottish accent it's flawless
Load More Replies... the shrimp whisperer 2 years ago
im dead that's hilarious xD ... seriously tho i have mad respect for all immigrants, the things you have to put up with especially from ignorant americans are ridiculous, no matter where you're from
amanda strachan 2 years ago
There are some British accents we like, some we don't. Birmingham and Hull dialects leave me cold. Totally ridiculous I realise because I know people from these cities who are lovely. Maybe it is just how our "ears" are wired.
Both scientific reviews and many of the examples listed here together disprove the notion that experience and education will somehow stop a person from saying something deeply stupid or rude to a fellow professional. One study indicated that in scientific peer review, aka how most of our research is disseminated, people will still get personal attacks from anonymous peers (hence the term peer review). This tends to happen to women in male-dominated fields or people with feminine-sounding names. It seems that being a literal scientist isn’t enough to prevent childish prejudice.
Giving useful feedback is a skill in itself, but the main predictor of its usefulness, or lack thereof, often lies on the receiving end. If the receiving person expects judgment of performance, they are less likely to actually absorb the feedback. If the feedback is perceived as a side effect of a learning experience, they tend to perform better. This has been demonstrated in a 1995 study where two groups of students were made to solve math tasks. The first group was simply told this exercise was to help them learn, the second group was told it was designed to measure their knowledge. The first group performed better.
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Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
Damn sexist auto correct, clearly they meant to say a great senator & wife someday...😉
Sherry Harvey 2 years ago
I got almost the same from a teacher I greatly admired and aspired to be like only I was told I’d be a great doctors wife one day.
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MichelleDonut 2 years ago
I hope your reaction was reporting him to HR for threatening your life!
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Always, ALWAYS, get this kind of shìt documented.
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Helen Davies 2 years ago
I am so glad you overreacted.I hope your overreacting self called the police, called HR and laughed your a*s off when s/he got hauled away yelling, "Stop overreacting! Can't you take a joke?" The joke's on you, dumbass!
Michael Largey 2 years ago
She could take that bullet away from him and use it on him that way.
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ColdSteelRonin 2 years ago
I would have pulled out one of the spare magazines I keep in my back pocket and told him, well I've got 12 for you
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QuirkyKittyGirl 2 years ago
Take heart. I had it said to me by my own SON! (Happy note - since then, I have lost nearly 100 pounds, only to prove my son wrong. I'm not gorgeous. I'm old. And a Mom.)
Auntriarch 2 years ago
I can't say whether you're gorgeous or not, but you're definitely fabulous!
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Linda 2 years ago
Sounds like you met a "pick up artist". There are disgusting jerks out there who teach incels how to pick up women and one method is "negging" - telling a woman something negative about her to get her to suddenly feel bad about herself, so she'll work hard to prove it's not true. Or some s**t. It's vile.
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Or, or, "She's pretty, but she'd be even prettier IF SHE'D JUST SMILE!" Autistic, I have a "flat affect" when not immediately reacting to something.
cerinamroth 2 years ago
I was too fat to be loved or... you know, happy (according to my grandmother). I was a size 14 (UK) then. Well, grandma, I'm even bigger now after having had my second baby with a husband who loves me. And you're... you know... pushing up daisies.
TheElderNom 2 years ago
I once got told, completely unsolicited, that I wasn't his type so he'd never want me for a girlfriend, but he'd still be willing to sleep with me. He was shocked when I turned that offer down.
HardieBoysMama 2 years ago
My ex boyfriend thought he complimented me by saying, "if you didn't have that thin layer of fat, you'd be super model hot." He also told me that 2 chicken strips were too many to eat and I needed to cut back...I was 6 months pregnant at that time 🙄
LK 2 years ago
I believe the correct response is, "And you'd be just lovely if it wasn't for the fact you are a rude a**e-biscuit."
Disgruntled Pelican 2 years ago
I have responded with "well, I can fix my weight...you can't fix your s****y personality."
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DarkViolet 2 years ago
You can be. Every morning, get in front of the mirror and say, "I am gorgeous, I am intelligent, and to hell with anyone who tells me different. I said it, I meant it, I'm here to represent it!"
Load More Replies...Obviously, a smart adult will understand that feedback will happen, regardless of context. Australian academic Phillip Dawson has a few strategies he suggests to make even genuine negative feedback feel more “toothless” and, as a result, be more effective. He recommends allowing oneself to feel whatever negative emotions we naturally feel when hearing something bad. Anger, despair, whatever, just get it out of the way. Then note down whatever was said so you can learn from it when you are in a better headspace.
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Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Some women have internalized that misogyny. My Mom sure did. Still makes rude comments about people wherever I try to take her...
Barbara Gautreaux 2 years ago
Why do companies even hire men when women will do the job for half the money.
BeepBoop the Single Pringle 2 years ago
honestly great question lmao. It's disappointing that we get to even laugh at it because that's how I cope
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Janice King 2 years ago
I'd be pretty if I would just smile. (cracked my best homicidal maniac smile for that twat!)
similarly 2 years ago
True story: back in the 1970s, it was legal for companies to pay women less for the same work. My Mom made literally 1/3 less than her male colleagues. She went to her boss to complain: "I do the same work, same title, I should be the same money." Boss said "Well, they're men, and they have families to support." Mom said "I have a family to support!" Boss said "Well, you can always get married and be supported by your husband!" Mom said "I don't WANT to get married OR be supported. I want to be independent and take care of myself!" Mom wasn't popular with bosses in the 70s, but she was my hero. I learned a lot from her.
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Becky Jenkins 2 years ago (edited)
The surgeon that saved my and my unborn baby's lives was heavily pregnant during our emergency surgery. I am incredibly grateful to her and hope her pregnancy was as successful as mine turned out to be.
Elizabeth Sedai 2 years ago
Why does the young man on the far left look like a young Benedict Cumberbatch??🤣🤣🤣
Michael Largey 2 years ago
Because the family went to England on vacation about 15 years ago.
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𝔻𝕖𝕞𝕚𝔹𝕠𝕪𝔾𝕣𝕖𝕪 2 years ago
Which would you rather do, become a surgeon, raise multiple surgeons or do both and make 1 surgeon and a group of potential surgeons, astronauts, politicians who change the world? I’d rather be something important, and make something important.
Barbara Schubert 2 years ago
In a med school interview I was asked "when are you going to quit medicine and make babies?" That's a direct quote.
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TonyTee 2 years ago
Equality for women is very important and something I very strongly agree with and support. It’s something going strong now, but should’ve already been common place 60 years ago. Let’s face it, men have a history of dominating women. Speaking as a man, if it wasn’t for women, there would be no men in the world.
Tan Artt 2 years ago
What you're doing is supposed to be bare minimum but not everyone meets that requirement, so good on you
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General Anaesthesia 2 years ago (edited)
Good men can not be turned away from supporting equality for anyone. Neither can good women.
Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
Yeap because asking for all humans to be equal and treated with respect, no matter their sex, gender, sexuality, religion, race, nationality... Is a step too far apparently for some people. Honestly, how dare you expecting such things of a "good man"! Scandalous! 🤣
BeepBoop the Single Pringle 2 years ago
HOW DARE YOU SAY EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS IM SO OFFENDED /s lmao
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As a man I agree with this completely, but do you want equality with equal responsibilities or just equal benefits. If a woman wants equal pay for a job that a man gets, then she should put in the same hours and make the same sacrifices for EACH JOB. That means that if a woman works in a field dominated by men, then they should put in equal effort and time as the men for EACH JOB. Same with the men wanting in fields dominated by women for EACH JOB. If a woman wants to go into a combat role in the military, then they need to pass the EXACT same physical requirements that men do. Equality means equal benefit and responsibilities. Just facts...not trying to offend.
Annabelle 2 years ago (edited)
I partially agree with you UtanaYona. As a woman without kids I work fulltime. In the Netherlands we have the luxury that fulltime is around 40 hours I work around 50, because of the field I am in (nightshifts no problem) My mother always worked fulltime, when it was still normal that woman lost their jobs when they got married. That’s my background. But when it comes to woman in general, almost all start to work partime when they are having kids. Why? Child support is expensive and almost impossible to arrange, their salary is lower for the same job, most woman still do the majority of the tasks at home. Yes, I agree with you that some jobs are easier for man and some for woman. Therefore quality wise you might pay men more. Although most jobs are not physically demanding. But equal benefits and responsibilities also means at home. And can those men deliver the same quality when they do equal amounts at home? And because (in my case) I do exactly the same as my male counter parts shouldn’t I be payed the same? Just facts
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Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
If you truly support equality, no single person's behavior would deter your support.
Teatime Thots 2 years ago
This is a REALLY underrated comment. It's like deciding to become racist because you had a bad experience with one Asian that one time. That doesn't sound ok? Fine. Because that's the logic.
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Worst Cop in Britain 2 years ago
How would he know? Clearly he's not a good man so he doesn't have to worry
Jim Sterrett 2 years ago
Probably because most women don't want equality, they want all of the advantages of equality with none of the disadvantages. The US women's soccer team is the best example of this. Crying that their annual salaries are less than the mens' but when offered the exact same contract, they refused it because they wanted their pay scale but to keep their insurance and being paid whether they play or not.
Now, that about the many elements of useless and downright offensive feedback shared here? A true optimist would perhaps think that the feedback-giver is just trying to be helpful, whatever that means. But the focus on specific negative traits could point to the classic psychological fallacy of projection. Basically, a person who can’t really deal with their own flaws and insecurities will just “project” them onto someone else. So if a person is very concerned about their own body image, they will be the first to point out what they think might be wrong with your body! And if you are wondering, what does body image have to do with professional ability, then you are one step closer to understanding the bewilderment of some of the Tweets here.
#10
Isaac Harvey 2 years ago
People who don’t know you don’t get to choose who/what you are/aren’t.
Bree Piper 2 years ago
No, people who AREN’T YOU don’t get to decide anything about you. Not even close friends/family. Knowing’s got nothing to do with it.
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Zedrapazia 2 years ago
If someone refuses to accept you the way you are, just sit on them, it'll solve the problem too
Gardener of Weeden 2 years ago
I admire you. I want the confidence of a 60yr old bald man with a pot belly wearing a speedo, thinking he is the sexiest man on this planet.
Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
Translation: "How dare you be an amazingly, beautiful and confident person because I am insecure about my own weight and self-esteem? Clearly there something wrong with you because I know everything!" 🤪
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Yeah, why don't you HATE yourself for daring to exist around "good" people? Didn't you notice that you're fat??! Fat doesn't mean bad, and thin sure AF doesn't mean good or even kind.
The happy frog 2 years ago
You’re beautiful just the way you are, if they can’t realize that then they need to take a long look in how ugly they are on the inside to say stuff like that.
Tan Artt 2 years ago
An alternative to this: why do you have to be beautiful to be respected ? Beauty is subjective, but respect needs to given no matter how anyone looks. Unless you're like a serial killer, you deserve respect. Beauty isn't everything.
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Adalmina 2 years ago
I hate that some people think only 'pretty' people are allowed to be confident
Sheena Leversedge Wood 2 years ago
I once had someone react to me factually referring to myself as chubby, with "no you're not, you're pretty" I just gave them a deadpan look and said "I never said I wasn't pretty, I said I'm chubby. they're not mutually exclusive."
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Cosmologist wannabe 2 years ago
homosexuals, heterosexuals, transexual, bisexuals, pansexual, and asexuals are humans. Humans are who they are. Being different is good. Being indifferent from everyone is bad. Change is good. I am a heterosexual 14 yo male. I am pro-human. I believe that humans should not be repressed for who they are, or what they are, or who they where.
BeepBoop the Single Pringle 2 years ago
thank you, you said that amazing and I really appreciate you even through the internet
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Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Tha... Wha... Huh..? Did they expect all the gays to show up in their drag regalia and start sing fighting in the lab? First off, if that happens I had better be invited, and second, do they think none of us know how working works? Just, wha...
Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
Yeap because everyone knows that in science looking straight is the only way to make a discovery and save lives... 🤦🏻♀️
Hamlets twin 2 years ago
What did they expect?!? You to just strut into the lab, in a rainbow singlet, and leaving a trail of sequins behind you? One has nothing to do with the other!
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
The brilliant, Alan Turing, who broke the Enigma code, made the fateful mistake of calling the police after his home had been burgled. The police found him with a guest and arrested him for indecency. He was later chemically castrated. After he committed suicide by cyanide poisoning, the coroner determined that "the balance of his mind was disturbed.” What a profound declaration./s That a man, threatened and tortured by his own government was mentally "disturbed".
Julian Slate 2 years ago
Hetero: But you don't LOOK asexual Me: oh ok let me change in to my ace of spades card outfit
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D. Pitbull 2 years ago
Well, at least they begged and didn't simply, you know... ensure that you suddenly had to do everyone else's tasks and backed up work since you obviously "had too much time on your hands"
InfiniteZeek 2 years ago
This is why I only submit work on its' due date, even though I had finished it days in advance.
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John Schneider 2 years ago
Hi Elle. Hmm. Begged you to be less efficient? Maybe you and your manager should trade Titles.
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
I have been also told this in a review. So I slowed down. Want to know what they complained about in the next review? ..
JJ Mai 2 years ago
I had something similar said to me. I was using program shortcuts to compile all my data, in half the time. I even offered to teach my coworkers how to do it. My boss was like "We're not cheaters here." Man compared it to using the textbook on a closed book test. That office had major high school vibes though. All the men were finance bros and the one other woman was a 'pick me' girl. They were in their late twenties, early thirties. It was disrespectful to come to the office, where we do not see clients, in jeans and tennis shoes, but daring each other to eat the 2 years expired ketchup from the break room fridge was perfectly acceptable. 🙄
Eliyahu Rooff 2 years ago
I was once let go from a job doing final assembly and inspection of aircraft instruments because I was too fast (despite a 100% pass rate on the product) and the rest of the assemblers couldn't keep up with me. It was "hurting morale."
Mystery Egg 2 years ago
This kind of comment boils my p**s. When you have someone showing up other team members, it’s the other team members that need to pull their socks up of be replaced
cadena kuhn 2 years ago
I once got yelled at for talking to the customers to much then docked points on my review for not talking to the customers enough in the same week by the same manager
Susan Bosse 2 years ago
I've been told this more than once. Um, no. That was response. Every time. They didn't know what to do with that. Did tell me I had outgrown my position each time it happened.
Kate Smith 2 years ago
Omg, me too. That happened to me over 35 years ago with the very real threat that if I didn’t “fix” myself, I would be fired.
Now, if the feedback-giver and receiver share a similar issue, field or experience, there is an argument to be made that the data could be valid. However, studies show that, for lack of a better word, the “projectors” tend to not absorb external information and just work with their own experience. Hence the downright useless and generally offensive feedback, as their primary motivation to give it comes from waiting to feel better about themselves. Simply put, projection is a defense mechanism and you are the unfortunate soul caught in the crossfire.
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D. Pitbull 2 years ago
Sounds like the sudden feedback of "You don't sound quite right for the part of the white cheerleader"....after they see my picture and see I'm not Caucasian (and this is for a Voice role... aka: no one ever sees you). Raised in Canada, (unfortunately) can't speak any dialects of my ethnic background...yet... they... 'hear an accent'. Uh huh. I'm sure you do...
Bobby 2 years ago
I get that in acting the discrimination laws are a little different. You can specifically look for a fit black man, a short white woman, anything really so long as you are discriminating based on the features desired for the role. But voice acting? Shouldn't even be allowed to look at you. Only listen
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Tiramisu 🇵🇸 2 years ago
Oh hold on, lemme just *puts on sari and starts intricate Bollywood dance*
john Whitehouse 2 years ago
Maybe wrong indian. You look indian to me but what do I know I live in Oklahoma.
Cory Kent 2 years ago
To be fair, people have an idea of how someone should look for a role. Have you seen the crazy people that get little parts here or there? People who are as ugly as anyone, or way out shape, or slovenly...sometimes they want a specific look, like someone's eyes a certain way, or a certain way of smiling. But not looking Indian enough to an Indian makes no sense. If it's something else like too young, too old, too skinny, too short, then fine. But you can't look more Indian than a native Indian.
Trinity Christie 2 years ago
as a member of the Caucasian community, I would like to formally apologize for all of the idiots we have
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Nikkie Nothing 2 years ago
I deal with Federal Employees from all different factions (VA, Postal, Social Security, Military, etc) for my job. I can honestly say that the Social Security people are usually the worst. Very condescending and just rude.
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Scrolling Panda 2 years ago
I get this s**t all of the time but for me it's I'm too well spoken...it's why after 10 years of fighting I STILL don't have disability and my case worker has abandoned me. They seem to be under the impression that I can take care of myself. 🙄
Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
And you are too stupid to be a social security case worker... Yet here we are😂😂😂
Andrew Fallon 2 years ago
Hi Kati, I'm Andrew... And I "can't have ASD because I have a sense of humour... It is obvious I have ADHD, though... God bless me."
Nayla Kanaan 2 years ago
Hi Andrew I’m Nayla and I’m too empathetic to be autistic (diagnosis of high-functioning asd in ninth grade) I have no idea how old you are but fight for the diagnosis it will matter (if you thing you are)
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vogonpoet 2 years ago
A social security case worker said to me "Have you ever heard of birth control?". Yes, I had, no my husband wouldn't allow it. On a side note, I had an ectopic pregnancy that had to be "terminated" and my husband (now ex of 15 years) accused me of mur***. So glad I'm divorced.
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
I could spend an hour just trying to type out half of my experiences trying to deal with Social Security. It. Is. A. Nightmare.
Victoria Clutton 2 years ago
Hi, I'm V and I "use too many intellectual words to be disabled" said by a medically trained case worker who was deciding if I whether or not I would get disability benefits.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Despite receiving disabled benefits, I still regard Social Security as cruel and thoughtless after they denied my father benefits after he'd been horribly crippled in a work accident and couldn't even get out of bed, where he eventually died.
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EJGeewhiz 2 years ago
I'm just sitting over here in the corner, being alarmingly inarticulate. So far, so good.
Lindy Mac 2 years ago
I'm just sitting over here in the corner ALARMED at things that are being said to people with no consideration whatsoever. 😳
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Marissa Taylor 2 years ago
Ugh folks please dont say the word articulate to us black people its a back handed complement at best
New Everywhere 2 years ago
THIS! And definitely not about my kids either "Oh, they're so well-spoken" Please stfu
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JJ Mai 2 years ago
5'11" here. I once got turned down for a job because the supervisor was a 5'8" man and he didn't like that a woman was taller than him. He kept asking questions about my height and as I walked out I noticed that all the other workers, men included, were shorter than me. Bro was so insecure about his height that he only hired short people lol
Michael Largey 2 years ago
People in authority are quite often alarmed by it. And people with fixed ideas even more so.
Load More Replies... Tabitha 2 years ago
I want "Alarmingly Articulate" on a t-shirt. I mean, who comes up with that???
Scrolling Panda 2 years ago
Lol. A woman....and it speaks?!?!? How will men not lose their minds and descend into madness??? I feel like this is something they'd have called the church on us over a few centuries back.
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
So many of these are, "Stop intimidating the men" but also these same guys insist the way they treat women is just fine...
All told, it’s a pretty silly mechanism, since at best it just distracts the person from their own issue for a little while, all while sabotaging a potential relationship with another person. It’s particularly dumb because projection is a pretty well-known and documented psychological phenomenon, as a result, it only makes the person’s insecurities stand out even more. Our brains can recognize patterns and if we see someone always talking about other people’s bodies, professional abilities, or anything else, it’s safe to assume this topic is on their mind for a reason particularly, when they conflate these things with feedback. Because, as mentioned before, projecting makes them momentarily feel better about themselves, and “giving feedback” is, they think, a good way to do this without unmasking themselves.
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Tamra 2 years ago
Parading around as anything is a full time job, let me tell you. Today, I plan on parading around as a baker and then eating some blueberry lemon cupcakes. I'll let you know how well I transmit evil, depending on whether or not I share.
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Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
So are you paid by the number of souls or is it a flat rate? .... Asking for a friend.
BeepBoop the Single Pringle 2 years ago
The satanic temple is quite amazing but I don't know about the church of Satan (seriously go support and research the satanic temple)
Load More Replies... Best Behave 2 years ago
A Jesuit plant? What she’s a Cinchona tree? Oh heard her bark’s worse than her bite…
D. Pitbull 2 years ago
... So this means she's a supernatural and rather efficient nigh-omnipotent being of great power - not bad!!!
FlatEarf2.0 2 years ago
Fact: it didn't mention it was said by a Christian at all, so don't assume, stereotype, and discriminate against them.
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Christopher Auito 2 years ago
Just spitballing here, but wouldn’t all chats with Satan technically be “fireside?”
hhh cubed 2 years ago
Yeah, that and fireside chats really sounds like it was pulled from satan's dating profile.
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the shrimp whisperer 2 years ago (edited)
excuse me, but what kind of antisemitic control-freak sexist d!ckhead would actually say that to someone??
the shrimp whisperer 2 years ago (edited)
i agree, it's one of the scariest things about being human and functioning in society with other humans i think. people die because people are quicker to hate than to love.
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Norah Reilly 2 years ago
Who the f**k had the nerve to say that to you? Please tell me that you were able to report them or, at least, slap them.
Tess 2 years ago (edited)
These posts should just end with the original speaker's LinkedIn profile. Then every single time their name was Googled, it would bring up the post.
Load More Replies... Hamlets twin 2 years ago
Wait a minute! You're a woman AND you have opinions?!? I have a feeling that the person that told you all that was a touch insecure.
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Babs McGurk 2 years ago
I'm a conference planner for our university department, so I need lots of information to get things started (date of the event, how many people in attendance, how many speakers, etc.). My boss told me once that all my questions were a 'challenge to his authority'.
Thrudd 2 years ago
That is a person begging the universe to drop a Brontasaurus load of Karma on them.
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Scrolling Panda 2 years ago
Another teacher both ignoring a disability AND trying to stomp the drive,life, and creativity out of a young person...charming.
Thrudd 2 years ago
It's a prerequisite for gradeschool teachers. It's part of don't- let- them- embarrass-you for being an arts major and them being better at math and science.
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Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Interesting way for him to write out, "She's too smart and that threatens my balls for some reason."
Ophelia Payne 2 years ago
Who the f**k picks on an 11 year old. Teachers are supposed to support each individual child. Otherwise wtf did you choose this job? Summers off? Some people just suck.
Randy Volz 2 years ago (edited)
Hi, I'm Randy. I'm not as smart as I think I am. (Said with a straight face to 7 year old me by a teacher I adored. Put me in a self-esteem tailspin from which I never recovered.)
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
My step mother firmly believes in taking people down a peg. (Mostly me.)
Viki Banaszak 2 years ago
My high school art teacher said I'd never be a good artist because I could only draw from reality.
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Just another idiot 2 years ago
Unless they're service dogs, I see no problem petting them. If I'm in public with one of our dogs, I encourage people to pet them. The more the merrier! Especially if they're puppies. I have rules of course (you don't hurt my dogs, I don't care if you're just a kid.) Treat them with respect and you can have all the cuddles you want. My dogs like people for a reason...
Mary Peace 2 years ago
"STEP AWAY FROM THE DOGS. Return to your work- station and continue with your job. "
Gregg Bender 2 years ago
I've never met a friendly dog that didn't want to be distracted with scratches, pets, and rubs. 🤔
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Yeah, dogs hate it when you distract them with petting. Absolutely hate it. Throws them off their game. Their day is totally wasted. You should be ashamed, Trevor.
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Shark Lady 2 years ago
I had a similar one, I was told I couldn't be a true Christian because I was tempting men by wearing such a short skirt. I was 17 and the male vicar was in his 60s.
Stephanie 2 years ago
HE couldn't be a true Christian because he couldnt control himself around YOU
Load More Replies... Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
So everyone went to hell because of your backless dress... That must have been a hell of a dress!
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
If you're going to hold Eve accountable for all eternity for innocently doing something she couldn't possibly have known was wrong, then you must hold men accountable for their own sins. The mote in your own eye, etc.
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Oh God, Mormon? This takes me back to a time I don't like to think about.
Isa's left eye 2 years ago
"brothers" in this case meaning male christians (if that's what you were asking)
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JJ Mai 2 years ago
Any accomplishment a woman has, this line is always sputtered out. My old manager cried about how I must have slept my way to the top when I got promoted over him. I had suffered under him for almost 2 years so all I said was "You probably lost our because you're throwing a tantrum" in the most deadpan voice. And yes, our boss did hate that guy's guts and said he spent too much time talking over doing his actual work. He also passed off 50% of his duties to his employees to finish.
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
No, I'm not saying sleeping your way into positions is good, it's just this response shuts these people down.
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 2 years ago
I'd be more ashamed if I got in because my father made a large contribution.
Toot de la Froot 2 years ago
I feel this so hard. Same thing was said about me when I was college bound to one of the "Little Ivies." Just because I have ADHD doesn't mean I'm dumb!
Scrolling Panda 2 years ago
When the dean is a woman, this c**p will be less common. Let's just replace all of them men...that way they aren't the overwhelming majority in every station in life that can get you anywhere or oversee others.
FlatEarf2.0 2 years ago
That's gonna be rough for the engineering industry and a bunch of the trades, and I would sleep with man or woman to get in University of Chicago
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Well, isn't it true that every successful woman slept her way to the top? Funny thing is, it's never explained how they remain up there, so can we assume they might have brains and talent after all?
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Rowan_the_raging_raven 2 years ago
I felt this with some of the things I've said... like what's a s**t take mushroom
Luna Crow 2 years ago
But asking questions is how you learn. That's why there are no stupid questions, just jerks who make you feel stupid for not knowing (who probably don't know much themselves, because they're afraid to ask for the same reason)
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Thelittlebean 2 years ago
hello guys now i have change my name to rob since i'm also a dumbest smart person, is there other person like that?
Sheena Leversedge Wood 2 years ago
my husband can't get his head around this. he thinks I'm really clever. I point out, I'm not clever, I just remember a lot of information, that's not the same as being clever. I can actually be a total idiot at least half the time.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
My first husband was brilliant. I mean, scorch your mind brilliant. However, I knew out of the gate that his brilliance was exponentially reduced the second he was asked to do anything routinely normal like shopping or paying bills or picking out clothes that fit. He was the smartest dumb person I knew.
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Jack S 2 years ago
Ah that explains it. I knew it wasn't my fault I set the kitchen on fire. Damn you Jen.
Jennifer Willis 2 years ago
This is my tweet. My partner showed this story to me just a few minutes ago. Bonus! He's the one who gave me this "annoying feedback."
Bridgit Gilmore 2 years ago
EVERYTHING? You must be exhausted. Please stop and leave something for the rest of us to ruin.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Up yours, Jen. I ruin everything. It's my crown, and you'll have to pry it out of my cold, dead hands.
Terry Alexander 2 years ago
According to my sister and brother in law I ruin lives, which I guess is a slight step down from ruining everything. I need to step up my ruination to catch you up it seems.
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ShyWahine 2 years ago (edited)
I've been told my Spanish is really good for someone who looks so Asian, my Portuguese sounds almost like a native and my English surprisingly has no accent 🙄 (Maternal grandma is half Spanish and my paternal grandma is half Portuguese).
Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
"I mean honestly everyone knows that you ability to speak a language is link to the colour of your skin, and that there are no black people in any Spanish speaking countries." 🤦🏻♀️ 😂
Hamlets twin 2 years ago
WTF? Haw dare you try to converse with people in their language! Next you'll be treating people with respect!
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
"What do you mean she's suing for discrimination? I was just being honest!!!"
Dre Mosley 2 years ago
One of my roommates in college would have really did a number on them then; he was Chinese born and raised, and spoke perfect Spanish.
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Joe Reaves 2 years ago
Depends who's saying it. If it's the sprint coach on the athletics team, it might be an issue. If it's some idiot watching her jog she needs to ask them they need more joy in their life.
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Isaac Harvey 2 years ago
So, is it that you run slowly, or take the time to enjoy the little things in life?
Upstaged75 2 years ago
I was once told that I run slower than my coach's grandmother. Which is probably true. I was a good basketball player but speed was not one of my gifts. :)
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Well, probably not the best for your knees or back, but don't know why that's their probldm.
Wysteria_Rose 2 years ago
I run and feel like a walrus with penguin feet, so I wish I looked like I was frolicking!!!
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FlatEarf2.0 2 years ago
Oh my quite scary and traumatizing, she isn't anything that violent...she is in charge of executions at a local prison
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Lesley Zed 2 years ago
My adult 43 year old daughter is a giggler and she’s at the top of her game and working on a masters she delayed to raise her boys. She networks like crazy and is a valued employee way better than most of her peers. Smile on and own it. It’s your karma.❤️👍🏻👍🏻
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
What kind of job? They'd love me! Sometimes I'm not even smiling when I think I am!
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Depends on your PhD job. Are you a professor or an oncologist? However, the irony is palpable. Women are told they aren't smiling enough or smiling too much. It's as if... it's as if women can't do anything right.
Lisa Reuss 2 years ago
Wow, talk about trying to break someone’s spirit. Imagine chastising a person for being TOO HAPPY? Whoever said that leads a sad, sad life.
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GirlFriday 2 years ago
Hi, I am GirlFriday. I need to let my hair grow out, or I will never be taken seriously as a professional woman. Women with short hair set all women back in the workplace. Said to me by another woman.
Terran 2 years ago
So if short and long hair are both unprofessional and professional your only option is a mullet.
Load More Replies... Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Hi, I'm Nikki. I need to cut my hair short or my mother will never consider me to be an adult. (I was 45yo, a single mom, and a homeowner of a house I bought by myself. But, apparently, still a child.)
Tetelestai 2 years ago
Well, it couldn’t be someone with long hair because they obviously think short hair is professional. That either leaves no hair or short hair. So no, considering it’s reasonable, not surprising
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Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
Don't forget also to dress more like a "man's man" and speak in a low tone... Because they only way to get anywhere professionally is to dress the part... Brain and the ability to do a great job have nothing to do with it...🤦🏻♀️
Teatime Thots 2 years ago
Because as we all know, hair shafts are supported by active brain cells, so if you have too much hair, your brain will literally leak into it. Duh. It's science. lol
Michael Largey 2 years ago
Look, Joyce, you chose to be a professional Telly Savalas impersonator all on your own.
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Bobby 2 years ago
I know not everyone involved in hiring practices is a bad person. I have to just assume that the laws or company policies in place on workplace diversity just scare them into shady hiring practices sometimes so the numbers look good. At least I imagine that is true. Anyone out there involved with it that can correct me if I'm wrong?
Caliban Taylor 2 years ago
I was once told, by our corporate attorney, that the next person I hired needed to NOT be white or I’d get fired. I was confused since no one working in that location was white to begin with…
Load More Replies... E Snook 2 years ago
I hate this because it devalues your work. You should be hired because you were the best person for the job, no other reason.
Carlotta Berry 2 years ago
Very true and my diversity is part of what makes me the best person for the job along with my qualifications you cannot separate the two and I never would.
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Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Wow, I'd record every single interaction with that person for obvious reasons going forward.
Boatswain Bill 2 years ago
Welcome to modern life. I wouldn't put it past you to reap those benefits.
Carlotta Berry 2 years ago
Since you know nothing about me, you can kick rocks. Google Me Boo! NoireSTEMinist.com
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Carlotta Berry 2 years ago
It is so common and typically said by someone who knows less than nothing and thinks you were hired to be a double minority.
Load More Replies... Riley Quinn 2 years ago
I foolishly assumed that affirmative action and diversity hiring would no longer be needed, but as I grow older, I don't think it'll happen in my lifetime.
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Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Seeing as it's the norm now, it's not that big of a deal. Back in the 80's though... Jesus, we were all crucified for existing. That's the difference.
Suby 2 years ago
Oh yeah, when someone's parents divorced, it was the talk of the town, and we were all afraid it would happen to us, too.
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Riley Quinn 2 years ago
And, exactly how do children of divorced parents act? Considering how many marriages fail in Western society, I'd say it's the kids with both parents who are the odd ones out.
ThatFluffyThing 2 years ago
Hi, I'm Fluffy, and I'm selfish for being a single parent of one child instead of making sure they have siblings.
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Delphine Johnson 2 years ago (edited)
Welcome to womanhood where your ability to be taken seriously depends on your dress sense....
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
"I can't relate to you, therefore be more manly. People will think I'm less manly by being around, because I think that's how this works." -Todd Yes, Todd is always the bad guy. Sorry, Todds.
Julian Slate 2 years ago
Knowing the kind of person who would say this, Brad was probably just wearing skinny jeans or something
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MadOrca99 2 years ago (edited)
I Hope your talking about the school & not Christians in general, because I get really f*****g ticked off when people have prejudice against (most)groups.
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Lindy Mac 2 years ago
Exactly ...some talk out of both sides of their mouth. They act so holier-than-thou because they went to church on Sunday but the rest of the week... look out. They'll stab a co-worker in the back, cheat on their spouse, beat their kids and then go back to church in their best clothes, like they are little saints. Don't argue with me...I've SEEN IT.
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Joshua Pierron 2 years ago
Better start a war and force bibles onto poor children who would really just like you to give them more food not bibles.
Dan St John 2 years ago
Start crying and whining about the LGBTQ communities and you are covered for life.
AngelWingsYT 2 years ago
Add in disrespect mimimum wage workers to be safe
Load More Replies... Steve Robert 2 years ago
How much better would this country be if all the fake radical fascist khristians trying to force their puritan beliefs on the rest of us, would just disappear?
down quark 2 years ago
While I’m not a Christian (anymore), I completely agree with this. A lot (most!) Christians really don’t know as much about the Bible as they think. I mean, I get thinking that being LGBTQ+ is a sin (I don’t agree with that though), being super rude to people like that is uncalled for. The Bible says all sins are of same magnitude, so why don’t they act like entitled aßholes to people who have lied to someone before? It’s just as bad as being gay or trans (again, I support LGBTQ+, I’m just saying according to the Bible).
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AngelWingsYT 2 years ago
I told you coming to class dressed as the grim reaper was a bad idea🤦♀️
Bill Sweeney 2 years ago
Did you try dressing as the Spanish Inquisition? Nobody ever expects that!
AngelWingsYT 2 years ago
Judge others. Talk down to minimum wage workers. Tell others they will go to hell for XYZ. act high n mighty. Cherry pick the bible to suit you beliefs.
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Bill Sweeney 2 years ago
Please only point things that are wrong after your boss says it first. And avoid starting your comments with the phrase “He’s dead, Jim”!
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I can understand the comment. There are people who are pushy all the time. Things always have to be done their way (looking at all the collective Dads out there). When someone always has to be right (even if it makes no difference, or worse when they're wrong) you can't tell when you *should* be doing it their way. Not saying this lady is like that, but I have met people who are (usually guys to be fair).
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Women have been told to rein in their anger for centuries. Instead of being aggressive, simply be assertive. Looks like being assertive is still too scary for the average man-child.
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Mysterie 2 years ago (edited)
Okay, so...you should never just let people push you around even if they are "in a position of authority" (of course respect should be earned), however, if someone is in authority over you (ex. in an office setting) if you blatantly disregard anything they ask of you because you disagree with it then yeah you're not really going to get anywhere
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I'm with you on this. Disregarding authority should be reserved for when something is a dangerous situation (whether physically, financially or legally). Refusing to make a cup of coffee or run off a couple photocopies when the boss asks just because it isn't your job isn't smart.
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Michael Largey 2 years ago
When people in authority deserve respect, they rarely have to ask for it.
Alexandra Nara 2 years ago
oh I'm gonna print this out and decorate my work desk
Load More Replies... Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
Everytime I've ever heard this it was always from the least respectful person there. Respect is a two way road, it is not fealty.
Viv Florini 2 years ago
Yeah the staff at my school will say respect is important and then herd us to our classes like we're animals. I absolutely hate it. We're in high school, not doggy training school. In my opinion, the people that show the most respect are the ones worthy of the most respect.
Load More Replies... Cosmologist wannabe 2 years ago
or he has no respect for authoritarianism. Personally, I love Big Brother!
Thrudd 2 years ago
And they never do. They conflate fear and obeisance with respect.
Load More Replies... Thrudd 2 years ago
Obey and fear =/= respect So no prison though still may get lead poisoning because it is an acceptable risk.
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Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
Reply "Funny, I was thinking the same thing looking at you" while putting the glasses on and off while looking at them
Pheonixvatoreii 2 years ago
Wow, now we are putting attractiveness over the ability to actually see! Whatever next!
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
A grown-a*s adult told me, a teenager at the time, the same thing. I remember looking at him, smiling sweetly, and saying, "and you'd be nice if you weren't such an a-hole". The expression on his face was priceless.
Haywood Jablome 2 years ago
But she has glasses! And a ponytail! Is that paint on her overalls!?
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Jennifer Norton 2 years ago
So they are saying her voice is too sexy? I would love to hear a sexy voice teach me history!
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Too many guys walking out of her lectures going "I don't remember what she said, but I know I liked it". ;)
Load More Replies... Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
On a plus side: Well at least you know that they don't find your voice boring, I guess.... 🤷🏻♀️🙄
Thrudd 2 years ago
Hmmm, there is always the side gig of doing some voice acting. 1 - it's fun 2 - can do it from home 3/4 - shuts them up & embarrasses them
Gregg Bender 2 years ago
If the speaker of that comment is hinting at what I think, I'm surprised you didn't slap him. And I'm quite certain the speaker was male.
Teatime Thots 2 years ago
I think if people like your voice, it's probably a great thing in your profession.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
I mean, if she likes and is good at being a history professor, she should still be one. I can get distracted by some voices in general though, like my sister’s, a teacher’s, some children voices, my own voice… it’s just too particular! I don’t think one little thing should determine what she does
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Riley Quinn 2 years ago
I had horrible scoliosis as a kid/teenager, but when I was finally able to walk tall and straight I was told I seemed haughty. Ain't no winning for losing, so learn to ignore the a-holes.
Jay Weigel 2 years ago
LOL reminds me of something I heard at rehearsal for our all-city choir in high school--"Do they make you sit up straight in your choir?"
Tetelestai 2 years ago (edited)
I am both. My neck posture is bad, but since I’m trying to make it better, I can feel people wondering why I look so stiff sometimes and oddly relaxed
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Travelling Stranger 2 years ago (edited)
because it's C o x, like in Courtney C o x, and BP - seriously? Censoring people's names? A real d i c k move.
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The Other Guest 2 years ago
COX COX COX COX COX COX COX COX COX (BP gonna treat me like a child, I'm gonna act like one)
Dirk Daring 2 years ago
I had to look her up, as I was thinking "surely she didn't put THAT C*** word in her name?!
General Anaesthesia 2 years ago
Censoring homonyms now, BP? You might want to censor the word 'homonym', too.
Nilsen 2 years ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_C*x_Richardson Is C*x (C o x, just in case BP gets its knickers in a bunch) a swear word or a slur I don't know?
Tamra 2 years ago
No, it's not. It's just a name. So now, it appears BP is censoring words that might even sound like another "offensive" word. Ridiculous.
Load More Replies... FlatEarf2.0 2 years ago
F*****g BP censoring nonsense, this is f*****g b******t you can't censor every God damn word I f*****g say you f*****g piece of s**t
Old Roadie 2 years ago
That's an impressive start. Maybe I should give it a salty Navy try.
Load More Replies... Thrudd 2 years ago
Same happened to a gentleman who didn't have a university degree and had to get one because of head office policy. Professor was failing him. The course textbook was written by you know who and had his photo on the back of the jacket. Took the Dean being talked to to get credit and the prof loosing out on tenure. Dean was very unhappy. The company had been donating materials to the program for years.
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Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
Or some publisher will be rejecting it because it's "too difficult to place" (they always use that phrase when something isn't considered mainstream enough to be easily marketed).
Load More Replies... Scrolling Panda 2 years ago
Because if you want any space in society you have to do all the work to build it yourself, right? Nobody should ever be pulling for you, but you should still be expected to treat them like allies...ugh. exhausting.
Nunna Yurbiz 2 years ago
Totally agree, and adding that speaking as a person of multiple minorities there is a bit of truth to that statement, like 'be the change you want to see in the world'. This is what communities are for, not only for support (of all kinds) but to be seen and heard, to take on missions together and plant seeds to strengthen and grow your cause. Many, many people are actively changing the world be it for POC, equity, ageism, religious freedoms, etc. You are likely already part of a growing community!
Load More Replies... Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
Yeap, apparently noone has never thought of written books except conservative middle class white men... I mean we don't want our dear children to have a broader point of view and develop as well balanced individuals... Joke a part, write a book, send them a copy thanking their bigotry/racism for inspiring you ... Not that I am petty 😁
Colin 2 years ago
He did. Young adult novels and fantasy genre. Won awards too.
Load More Replies... Dre Mosley 2 years ago
Oh, the books exist. Overly sensitive white parents just keep complaining to schoolboards and schools keep folding and banning them.
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Dela Bee 2 years ago
I myself have finally come to terms that I'll never make more than my husband. Because a person so perfect for my standards only exists in my mind. And in my mind I don't work at all because they're the richest person in the world and all we do is travel the world and spend their limitless wealth giving to the poor, creating social benefit programs, and dismantling the old white "christian" extremist dude hegemony. And we also eat a lot.
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
"You're right. I'm more ambitious and I intend to make more. I'd really love it if he could stay at home with ours kids!" This would absolutely infuriate them.
Joshua Pierron 2 years ago
I am trying to figure out who in the hell goes out of their way to say this and think it's any of their business anyway?
imgonaarickrollyousohard 2 years ago
Hi Heather, I have a very different skill set than my SO and one of us makes much more money. Maybe more context would be useful but I'm going to be almost as vague as you
Michael Largey 2 years ago
My wife always made more than me. I couldn't help blushing every time I went to the bank.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Who's saying this to you, Heather? Is it your husband? If so, you have more than a salary equality situation in your relationship. You need a confident, secure man. If it's someone else, how do they know your income?
Elizabeth Mellisa 2 years ago
I used to think this about myself... and now I make $10k more a year
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john Whitehouse 2 years ago
How about change your name to Donald maybe you get enough votes to at least keep that narcissist out of control
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Come on, Mary. Look around at your family. You're lucky to have made it out alive.
Viki Banaszak 2 years ago
do they still have secretarial school? my sis went to one in the 60's. Taught her to do hair and makeup and to walk with a book on her head.
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#43
Michael Largey 2 years ago
When I first read this, it sounded that Pricilla left someone a call at 11pm telling them to take care of her baby. That would have been a bit inconsiderate.
Demongrrrrl 2 years ago
That is the impression I got as well. And I think it IS rude to call someone at 11pm to ask them to take care of your kid (presumably the next day).
Load More Replies... Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
How dare you be a good mum?! Clearly the world revolves around them and this person should be more important than the needs of your infant...
Tetelestai 2 years ago
My phone when I don’t respond to a call: “Hi, this is [full name], if I didn’t answer it’s either because my phone is dead, it’s on airplane mode and almost dead, or I don’t want to talk to you. Oh, and I could be at dance. Leave me a voicemail or text message instead of calling again unless it’s an emergency! Bye!”
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
How dare you not have a wealthy husband to pay for your infant's care! Ugh!
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
You know, I really hate it when I'm in the middle of a conversation with a parent and they break it off to do necessary parenting stuff. What about meeeee? What about myyyy needs?
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Crouching hippo hidden panda 2 years ago
Hahaha, a nice change from being told to smile more. I have resting b***h face
Lizzie Conkey 2 years ago
Right normally it’s we would be prettier if we smiled
Load More Replies... Ken Beattie 2 years ago (edited)
Have you seen Alan Tudyk learning to smile in Resident Alien. :) Linky goodness: https://static.episo...e/63343-480.jpg
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Amber Miller 2 years ago
After Chemo as a teen in the late 80's I feel this one. So freaking sad... I'm sorry!
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rob 2 years ago
Speak about holding a grudge. I don't even remember anything I did in first grade.
Scrolling Panda 2 years ago
That's likely because you weren't being "put in your (gendered) place" by teachers at that age. You were just allowed to be a kid. Sexism starts early and so do our memories of mistreatment. So yeah. Not a grudge--a formative moment in our early development.
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Cara G 2 years ago
Second grade for me, and the teacher moved my desk up to the front of the class next to hers to prevent me from getting up and socializing when I finished my work. Naturally, I saw no problem with this, I thought it was my "I've arrived" moment. I just socialized with Mrs. Sanford.
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
I was also given this "advice" in first grade, so during reading practice I ensured any partner I worked with ACTUALLY DID THE READING CORRECTLY BEFORE I'D LET THEM GO. I was then criticized for being "too hard" on the other kids. And this was the 80's, not the "participation trophy" era.
Nina 2 years ago
My a*****e teacher in third grade ... new one and she hated foreigners (my dad moved in his youth to our country, my mom is a local), but she was married with some russian(?) man. Told me, I'm too stupid to live and that I living behind the moon, all because I needed a moment too long to answer her question. One time I was very sick and at home in my bed with high fever, the pricipal called because she told him I was on the schoolground, but didn't come to class. I hated school after that with a passion ... 🤨
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Yeah, of course, because 7yo are the epitome of patience, am I right parents?
Carole Strawn 2 years ago
I remember because I had the same issue. I already knew how to read when I started first grade and was bored waiting for the other kids to catch up.
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Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Keith, you should have made it clearer that you make yourself unavailable to your workplace when your wife is in labor, because I first thought you were unavailable to your wife while she was in labor.
Mulberry Juice 2 years ago
I think this is what his employment said while he was with his wife who was in labour. Maybe I’m wrong though
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FlatEarf2.0 2 years ago
Is Kieth no good enough to get his picture on the BP? BP show us the name show us the picture I DEMAND TO TO SEE IT SO I CAN FOLLOW HIM
Cassi Lyris 2 years ago
We all need to just ditch smartphones. No, hear me out, 25 years ago if they couldn't reach you at home, they couldn't reach you! Now, bosses think they should just be legally allowed access to you and your life 24/7. It is complete bullshìt and we need to push back. This "grindset mindset" is just nonsense. We should all make a living wage at no more than 40 hours a week. This shouldn't be a controversial hot take.
Lynn Morello 2 years ago (edited)
As a dad to a New Born and a Husband to help a Nursing mother, should
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Joe Gandalf 2 years ago
Sabine is the most articulate interpreter/expositor of physics there is. I love reading her reviews in science publications!
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FlatEarf2.0 2 years ago
I kind of love some of these for great insults to use, if you can't find a good moment to say "You appear so bright and intelligent, yet your so average really"
Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
"My teachers appears articulate and bright, but I rate none of them 'above average" in actual teaching abilities."
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Honestly, this shouldn't be a bad thing. Articulate, bright and average. Means they'll have a decent career, probably plenty of friends but they won't be a surgeon or a nuclear physicist.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Let me guess: you have ADD, right? Because I'm Nikki, and I never live up to my potential.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Felix, you need an agent, pronto! Anyone with an ability like yours will be raking in the Oscars for best performance.
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RMA 2 years ago
I think ‘empty egg carton’ is one of the most vicious things I’ve heard said to a woman.
Joe Gandalf 2 years ago
If you can offend all of those stuck-up groups you are doing something right!
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Sam, you're obviously too much person to fit neatly into any specific category. Congratulations, on being your own person.
Michael Lay 2 years ago
I don't get the last one. What is an empty egg carton? I'm not familiar with that euphemism.
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Bobby 2 years ago
People who think they know everything are really annoying to those of us that do
The Other Guest 2 years ago
For me, it was "asking a question regarding the work processes he was training me on" = "being a know it all"
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Stymied Egan 2 years ago
I was sitting next to a guy my father (mechanical engineer) worked with. They had been discussing something and my dad went off to find proof that he was right. His friend said, loudly "He thinks he's always right!" then he whispered to me "and he usually is." He was.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Which was said behind his back by all the fragile, little white men watching his phenomenal success from the side lines.
Rita Williams 2 years ago
Hi I’m Rita - How in the world did you have two kids as mean as you are? Lol
Tetelestai 2 years ago
Wait, they could see inside your mind?? New level of creepy: being able to tell when someone thinks they know everything :0 sarcasmmm
Sue from England 2 years ago
I got called a "know it all" on my supervisors paperwork when I was training to be a checkout girl at a grocery store. Well sweetheart, it's because I freaking' knew it all...working on a cash register where you scan things and put them in bags is not rocket science! Walking around with a clipboard like you however, well maybe would have been more of a challenge for me. Couldn't stay at that job very long, first time I ever felt like kicking someone in the astragalus!
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SkekVi 2 years ago
100% is but sadly common. Fatphobia is real and pervasive.
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The happy frog 2 years ago
Her face isn’t fat. The person who said that is blind. Wth are people shaming people for facial shapes???
Delphine Johnson 2 years ago (edited)
Weirdos are the best kind of people, they are the ones that thinks outside the box and change the world...
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John Schneider 2 years ago
You’re an Elementary School Teacher. That alone says you have the ability to change the world.
Isaac Harvey 2 years ago
Having to teach the foundational aspects of reality, much less to 20+ people at once, is possibly one of the hardest and least appreciated jobs in existence.
Delphine Johnson 2 years ago
That's because they never have seen the paperwork and governmental policies that goes with the 30 kids with individual needs.
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Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
Good for you! Too many people won't admit that they need help. I hope things keep going well for you.
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Joe Standford 2 years ago
What rock are you living under? Promotion starts with how fast you can bend over to lick your bosses butt
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Michael Largey 2 years ago (edited)
If you know what intellectually unsophisticated means, you probably aren't.
Joshua Pierron 2 years ago
People just like to use big words I think. Or they are just c#&ts. I don't know.
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Sharon Tithecott 2 years ago (edited)
Ooh, I've been told I'm prettier when I straighten my hair...
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Nilsen 2 years ago
For some reason there are many who believe wisdom and knowledge only comes with age. So in addition to an education andd expertise you need to be old. And have a beard
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Mulberry Juice 2 years ago
Actually it’s completely plausible to go to college at 17. One of my cousins did it and said they met a few other 17 year olds there
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Scrolling Panda 2 years ago
So, do you have asthma or are you just surrounded by idiots at work?
Leah Brown 2 years ago
I worked with a guy who sighed ALL THE TIME. I asked him, "what's with the sighing?" He said it "was his thinking noise" I responded with, "well you sure think A LOT!!" I felt bad, but it honestly got to a point where it was interfering with my work and productivity... not to mention my nerves!
Isa's left eye 2 years ago
A comment like that would make me sigh more (assuming it meant to be rude rather than a legitimate complaint from someone with misophonia or something)
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Kinetics Loves Apples 2 years ago
Deleted due to seeing the toxic negativity of John's comments...
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Scrolling Panda 2 years ago
Smile too much= they think you are too happy. Don't smile enough= you aren't endeavoring to please them enough. Can't win with sexism....
Alexander Smith 2 years ago
Actually once had an always grouchy coworker practically yell at me: "Why are you always happy?" I thought to my self "Why not?" But said: "I just am."
Michael Largey 2 years ago
Find the right job, and that will be fixed. And it won't be hard to find.
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Marion 2 years ago
Well becky, if you were my friend and you would have too much dry shampoo in your hair making it look weird, i would tell you too..
Bobby 2 years ago
And a microphone doesn't need to be right on your mouth, thus is a very common mistake people make though. I blame movies and tv
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This couldn't have been a guy cuz a guy would never tell you take anything out your mouth
Joe Standford 2 years ago
The mic I agree, I had a boss that would literally swallow the microphone no one could understand a word he said
Claire Kaplan 2 years ago
Don't buy dry shampoo! Make your own! The store stuff all has benzene!!
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Tortuga Woman 2 years ago
For those of you unfamiliar with her work (ahem, John Schneider) Connie Schultz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist.
Mulberry Juice 2 years ago
Do you not have a single positive thing to say?
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ColdSteelRonin 2 years ago
Had a buddy in highschool named Dooby, his name didn't effect his sex life at all
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Cara G 2 years ago (edited)
...said John, as he tried mightily, and failed, to make himself as well known for trolling BP as possible by offering shìtty, useless comments in rapid succession.
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Cosmologist wannabe 2 years ago
I remember when my kindergarten teacher had to go on her pregnancy sabbatical. We missed her, but we had another good teacher instead.
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Svelk929 2 years ago
Hi, I’m Dominic and apparently I’m faking being autistic because I “don’t look disabled”. Also I’m annoying when I talk but I should also branch out to others more
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Hi Dominic, I'm Nikki. My response when someone tells me I 'don't look disabled' is to say, "Well, you don't look stupid, so it's clear appearances can be deceptive." Either they apologize, or they walk away and never speak to me again. So it's a win-win. :-)
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ChariotLee 2 years ago
Hi, I'm Chariot, and I don't need antidepressants, all I need is prayer.
Old Roadie 2 years ago
...prayer for the right antidepressant at an affordable price, without side effects. Hope you're thriving, ChariotLee!
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Edward Finger Hands 2 years ago
Hi I’m EFH, and my womb will feel empty and I won’t fulfill my life’s purpose if I don’t have children.
exists* 2 years ago
Man, your poor lonely womb, should probably have a nice talk with it.
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Old Roadie 2 years ago
WHAT? I hope that person gets a socially unacceptable, highly embarrassing rash on their butt.
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VonBlade 2 years ago
Hi, I'm VB and I'm too funny to be suicidal, too charming to have social anxiety, and too fat to wear this outfit.
Old Roadie 2 years ago
*... too wise to listen to the prattling of self-centered fools like them.
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Rick 2 years ago
Hi, my dad told me I was to dumb to go to college. * I am a degreed mechanical engineer with a computer science minor.
Mulberry Juice 2 years ago
Hi, I’m Mulberry Juice and I need to stop being too excited because it’s unbecoming
Monday 2 years ago
Hi I'm Monday and my voice sounds too young for anyone to take me seriously!
Onyx May 2 years ago
I’m Onyx and apparently I’m insubordinate for walking away from someone who is verbally abusing me instead of punching them in the face
Load More Replies... Svelk929 2 years ago
Hi, I’m Dominic and apparently I’m faking being autistic because I “don’t look disabled”. Also I’m annoying when I talk but I should also branch out to others more
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Hi Dominic, I'm Nikki. My response when someone tells me I 'don't look disabled' is to say, "Well, you don't look stupid, so it's clear appearances can be deceptive." Either they apologize, or they walk away and never speak to me again. So it's a win-win. :-)
Load More Replies... ChariotLee 2 years ago
Hi, I'm Chariot, and I don't need antidepressants, all I need is prayer.
Old Roadie 2 years ago
...prayer for the right antidepressant at an affordable price, without side effects. Hope you're thriving, ChariotLee!
Load More Replies... Edward Finger Hands 2 years ago
Hi I’m EFH, and my womb will feel empty and I won’t fulfill my life’s purpose if I don’t have children.
exists* 2 years ago
Man, your poor lonely womb, should probably have a nice talk with it.
Load More Replies... Old Roadie 2 years ago
WHAT? I hope that person gets a socially unacceptable, highly embarrassing rash on their butt.
Load More Replies... VonBlade 2 years ago
Hi, I'm VB and I'm too funny to be suicidal, too charming to have social anxiety, and too fat to wear this outfit.
Old Roadie 2 years ago
*... too wise to listen to the prattling of self-centered fools like them.
Load More Replies... Rick 2 years ago
Hi, my dad told me I was to dumb to go to college. * I am a degreed mechanical engineer with a computer science minor.
Mulberry Juice 2 years ago
Hi, I’m Mulberry Juice and I need to stop being too excited because it’s unbecoming
Monday 2 years ago
Hi I'm Monday and my voice sounds too young for anyone to take me seriously!
Onyx May 2 years ago
I’m Onyx and apparently I’m insubordinate for walking away from someone who is verbally abusing me instead of punching them in the face
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