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Demobrat

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6. I'm not likely to have anyone say that to me

Reply to Woodwizard (Original post)

Mon Jan 27, 2025, 03:22 PM

Jan 2025

but if they do I’m all set with. “I know, right? Will you be going for one of the open tomato picking positions?”

Or if I’m in the mood, “Maybe you’ll be able to get a job now.”

Since the people taking our jobs are afraid to come to work, there is no excuse not to have one - or two.

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Got mistaken for a maga today. [View all] Woodwizard Jan 2025 OP

We should all file your too-late response for future use Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #1

I wonder if this is this how the exchange went? TheBlackAdder Jan 2025 #31

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Jan 2025 #2

Thank you! I will keep that one on file. I rarely (at least, up to now) encounter niyad Jan 2025 #3

When at a loss for words in situations like these... LuvLoogie Jan 2025 #4

yes, fuck you would do it. barbtries Jan 2025 #19

Mad Magazine sometimes ran "Snappy Comebacks". mobeau69 Jan 2025 #34

Actually, I think staring at someone is a perfect response. LisaM Jan 2025 #5

If had started a reply it would have been ugly off the top of my head. Woodwizard Jan 2025 #8

yes , that silence was defening IMO proud patriot Jan 2025 #24

Look at them like k55f5r Jan 2025 #40

My Scottish relatives have a turn of phrase. LisaM Jan 2025 #42

I'm not likely to have anyone say that to me Demobrat Jan 2025 #6

I always think of a great response after the encounter. MiKenMi33 Jan 2025 #7

I thought about what I would say weeks ago tavernier Jan 2025 #9

They would probably agree with you on all of those points. Seriously. subterranean Jan 2025 #33

He probably wouldn't have gotten it. rubbersole Jan 2025 #10

"I'm confused how that is going to help food prices?" IbogaProject Jan 2025 #11

It is bizarre to me PatSeg Jan 2025 #12

I used to assume that anyone I liked Demobrat Jan 2025 #13

Well he was dumb but close to my age. Woodwizard Jan 2025 #27

I think your response was perfect. yardwork Jan 2025 #14

I get mistaken for a republican all this time Mosby Jan 2025 #15

this makes me so sad proud patriot Jan 2025 #26

time to get that you know who is an idiot t shirt 😹 Meowmee Jan 2025 #16

"The jerk store called, and they're sending YOU back." JoseBalow Jan 2025 #17

that's how i am barbtries Jan 2025 #18

I would have engaged him with a negative, such as ... Auggie Jan 2025 #20

Just ask for clarification. maxsolomon Jan 2025 #21

Could I see your birth certificate, please? usonian Jan 2025 #22

My husband has the same dilemma proud patriot Jan 2025 #23

The best responses often come just a little too late. TNNurse Jan 2025 #25

You did fine. I don't know if smartass answers are very effective. He could read your face. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #28

TY That would have been Cha Jan 2025 #29

I will use your "could have answered reply" the next chance I get. Emile Jan 2025 #30

That was the perfect response IMHO FakeNoose Jan 2025 #32

I've got one! "I find it so sad to see people being happy at the site Maraya1969 Jan 2025 #35

It's not an unreasonable assumption, given where you were. Ms. Toad Jan 2025 #36

Excellent on all counts. My ever present Navy ballcap exposes me to the same experience. UTUSN Jan 2025 #37

I hear you! KT2000 Jan 2025 #38

I can relate. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2025 #39

Ouch! Moments like the first ones of that encounter are jarring! BobTheSubgenius Jan 2025 #41