skygazer
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Mon Mar-19-07 05:41 PM
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People who say "You're just jealous" when you disagree with them |
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Am I the only person who finds this obnoxious and infantile? You know, like in a discussion of movie stars or singers, when you say you don't care for someone and someone else responds with, "You're just jealous!"
As if the only possible reason I might not like their idol is because I have some strange jealousy of them (of what? their looks? their success? I've never been sure). It's not like it's something I dwell on but I'm always amazed at that response, especially since I've seen it from people who actually claim to be adults.
Just an observation.
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Mon Mar-19-07 05:44 PM
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1. I agree that it's incredibly obnoxious. |
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It's along the lines of saying a woman can't have a valid reason to be upset, so if she gets upset it must be "that time of the month."
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Mon Mar-19-07 05:44 PM
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that you don't have a pithy comeback to the moranic 'you're just jealous' comment.
We must think of one.....:think:
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Mon Mar-19-07 05:45 PM
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3. I haven't heard that since high school |
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Mon Mar-19-07 05:47 PM
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I've seen it right here on DU. Several months ago, I was told I must be jealous of Heather Mills because I remarked that I didn't care for her. :eyes: And that was by somebody who I know has not been in high school for quite some time.
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Mon Mar-19-07 05:48 PM
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Nobody I converse with is that stupid, or if they are, I end the conversation quickly.
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Mon Mar-19-07 05:50 PM
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8. Well, I have to admit, I usually run into it online |
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But I have had idiots at work use it. And "idiot" is giving them the benefit of the doubt.
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Mon Mar-19-07 06:50 PM
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I've been at home for years, except for a little temp work here and there, so I get to choose the people with whom I associate. Precious few. :hi:
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Mon Mar-19-07 05:46 PM
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4. I reply "What a curious reaction. Is that what YOU mean when you say you don't care for someone?" |
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Mon Mar-19-07 05:48 PM
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6. Oh, excellent response! |
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I'm jealous I didn't think of it! :rofl:
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Mon Mar-19-07 08:49 PM
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11. i posted it the other day, in jest, as a repsonse to a poster |
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who was mad cos carolina won the basketball game...
the whole thread was silly
arguing over sports is silly
professional sports is silly
i am silly
:silly:
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