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Doc Sportello

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32. Yes

Mon Jun 3, 2024, 02:53 PM

Jun 2024

This morning at the doctor's office a woman asked the receptionist, "Have you found Jesus Christ as your lord and savior?" The receptionist answered yes. I thought if she asked me, I would have said, "That's none of your fucking business." Some may think that's harsh but I am so sick of these christofascists forcing their religious views on complete strangers.

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Am I wrong in almost hating that saying, "have a blessed day". [View all] a kennedy Jun 2024 OP

It's right up there with "I'll pray for you". Demobrat Jun 2024 #1

I'll sacrifice a chicken to Zuul in your name JoseBalow Jun 2024 #22

Neither saying bugs me. Positive actions make me feel good. Trueblue1968 Jun 2024 #31

I use that one on particularly hypocritical christian types sboatcar Jun 2024 #52

Have a rational day Stardust Mirror Jun 2024 #2

I like that NJCher Jun 2024 #47

It probably triggers negative feelings Tree Lady Jun 2024 #3

I don't like it so I just ignore it. Deuxcents Jun 2024 #4

i often give money to the homeless... ret5hd Jun 2024 #5

How do they answer that??? and I agree..... a kennedy Jun 2024 #7

a grin usually. ret5hd Jun 2024 #9

Ah...... a kennedy Jun 2024 #10

I like your response. beveeheart Jun 2024 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Polybius Jun 2024 #63

Just respond back... hlthe2b Jun 2024 #6

My favorite Southern saying! Dulcinea Jun 2024 #61

Same. Sets my teeth on edge. Ugh NT MANative Jun 2024 #11

in practice i "take it in the spirit with which it was intended", but i'll draw a distinction between unblock Jun 2024 #12

no. It is religious privilege stuffed in your face. Voltaire2 Jun 2024 #13

Yes Doc Sportello Jun 2024 #32

Receptionist response: Conjuay Jun 2024 #72

No. I hate hearing it, especially if directed to me. sinkingfeeling Jun 2024 #14

i like- have the kind of day u deserve. mopinko Jun 2024 #15

It bugs me too Diamond_Dog Jun 2024 #16

It bugs me too. And I know why. It's just presumptuous. 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2024 #17

I hear it so infrequently, it doesn't bother me. Fla Dem Jun 2024 #18

Ugh... Yeah Deep State Witch Jun 2024 #19

Same here 🌙 Hekate Jun 2024 #46

Yes i cant stand it n/t gay texan Jun 2024 #20

May you receive all you deserve. quaint Jun 2024 #21

Not wrong. Jirel Jun 2024 #23

"Eat Fresh!" JoseBalow Jun 2024 #24

From Idiocracy. A great movie that no one knows about because Fox killed it. SupportSanity Jun 2024 #42

I'm an atheist, and I take it with the positive spirit I believe is usually intended. Doodley Jun 2024 #25

Not wrong. Keep your religion to yourself. NoRethugFriends Jun 2024 #26

Yeah, it bugs me too Farmer-Rick Jun 2024 #27

May the odds be ever in your favor coprolite Jun 2024 #28

Beats them saying "go f yourself" Srkdqltr Jun 2024 #29

I won't patronize a business that promotes its piety DUgosh Jun 2024 #30

I've done the same with MAGA promoters who own businesses True Dough Jun 2024 #55

When I was a kid, only used in curses AnnaLee Jun 2024 #33

Don't like it. Sometime I answer back, "Blessed Be." Liberal In Texas Jun 2024 #34

Don't like it-- the religious overtone is really annoying and feels coercive and cheap. Timeflyer Jun 2024 #35

For me, it depends on how it is said, and who is saying it. LuckyCharms Jun 2024 #36

Someone took my suggestion of replying back with, "Blessed Be." TlalocW Jun 2024 #37

You're not wrong. soldierant Jun 2024 #38

It's annoying and unnecessary but I just ignore it. Usually I hear this from a cashier or someone just doing their job. dameatball Jun 2024 #39

I take it as a form of courtesy from people from a particular background. hay rick Jun 2024 #40

You're not alone. Laffy Kat Jun 2024 #41

For me, not worth getting upset over! If it makes someone feel better about their day, good on them! Floyd R. Turbo Jun 2024 #43

Arrogance. Pure arrogance. Have a blessed day. SupportSanity Jun 2024 #44

I will look forward to that response ! NJCher Jun 2024 #48

We all have our quirks and whatnots. Niagara Jun 2024 #45

I just say thank you. zanana1 Jun 2024 #49

I do find it rather presumptuous, but on a scale of 1-10, it's... 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 #50

I hate it DBoon Jun 2024 #51

I'm always surprised by the sense of pity I feel for those who say that. Think. Again. Jun 2024 #53

Not in the least... me too!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2024 #54

All Hail Satan is a good comeback. Marcus IM Jun 2024 #56

I'm amazed at how many people here are insulted by someone with good intentions, giving them their best wishes. Wonder Why Jun 2024 #57

You are assuming good intentions were always involved. Lars39 Jun 2024 #65

I made no such statement. Don't "assume" that from my response. Wonder Why Jun 2024 #66

It is right in your subject line. "...someone with good intentions..." Lars39 Jun 2024 #67

Because people in this thread (and in others) have expressed disdain over anyone who says something Wonder Why Jun 2024 #68

I've had a few occasions where someone has said, "'Eid Mubarak," or "Blessed Eid" True Dough Jun 2024 #58

Who cares if it's right or wrong? I hate it too. malthaussen Jun 2024 #59

I answer with.."and may the force be with you..." Tikki Jun 2024 #60

Have a blessed day and... Sealark91 Jun 2024 #62

No malaise Jun 2024 #64

Yeah, I don't like it. It's wearing one's supposed righteousness on one's sleeve. Aristus Jun 2024 #69

Abrabackatcha! JoseBalow Jun 2024 #70

I mutter Conjuay Jun 2024 #71