How could you simply "guess" the colors if you (hypothetically) see in black and white? That's like someone who can't taste being able to guess what everything tastes like.AdmiralMemo said:
Most stupid personal question you've been asked?
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Holy crap, isn't there a beer ad campaign that makes fun of how ridiculous that assumption is (exp. 'Beer. Australian for Beer')? It's amazing how stupid people can be when they don't put their mind to it (c wut i did thar).Tiddles said:"Can you speak Australian to me?" ~ Asked by, what I think was, a southern middle-aged tourist when I was visiting New York City.
Also I love the guys who ask for the time while wearing watches. If you're actually wearing a purely decorative watch we're not going to get along
ok, so I'm full Italian and have a very Italian name. I wear an Ireland shirt because, why not and instantly "Oh are you Irish?"
That was half the thrust of my argument, and when I passed his color test well enough, he still didn't admit he was wrong.Dangit2019 said:
Well, part of the issue is that I'm offended by stupidity. Now, ignorance in itself is fine, but willful ignorance is what I hate.Clankenbeard said:
I moved to Canada from Britain when I was about 8, and I was constantly asked:
"Did you ever meet The Queen?"
Yes, of course, every British citizen has tea with the Queen on a weekly basis...
One question that was more rude-persoanl than stupid-personal, was when I announced that I was pregnant, several people asked me "Was it planned?". I just found that..kinda rude and personal, especially as it was coming from colleagues who didn't really know me that well. Basically, it's like they were asking "Did you mean for this to happen, or were you just being irresponsible?". Which is something I would find acceptable coming from my parents or something, not people I see at work and only say Hi to at the coffee machine.
"Did you ever meet The Queen?"
Yes, of course, every British citizen has tea with the Queen on a weekly basis...
One question that was more rude-persoanl than stupid-personal, was when I announced that I was pregnant, several people asked me "Was it planned?". I just found that..kinda rude and personal, especially as it was coming from colleagues who didn't really know me that well. Basically, it's like they were asking "Did you mean for this to happen, or were you just being irresponsible?". Which is something I would find acceptable coming from my parents or something, not people I see at work and only say Hi to at the coffee machine.
You know thats great, but I think I was too shocked by such a stupid question to be witty or anything back then.Rastelin said:My response would be!Jamieson 90 said:
"Actually you have to chase it long and hard. If you are lucky, you might catch it... With a net..."
Silly questions, silly answers I say
I have tattoo's and piercings, and I used to work at a tattoo shop.
First question of every little blonde haired idiotic 16 year old girl whos mum was buying her first nose ring:
"Is this going to hurt?"
Erk... Naw, that size 14 needle being jammed through flesh and cartilage will feel like puppy kisses my dear. ><
First question of every little blonde haired idiotic 16 year old girl whos mum was buying her first nose ring:
"Is this going to hurt?"
Erk... Naw, that size 14 needle being jammed through flesh and cartilage will feel like puppy kisses my dear. ><
I have relatives who are...to put it lightly "keen on Jesus."
It's a big part of the reason I never visit my family in Texas anymore.
Somehow or another they got my fucking email address (I have the sinking suspicion it was my sister) and because every last one of them is on a mission from God to save my immortal soul they feel the need to send be every piece of asinine inspirational tripe they stumble across with the subject line.
"How can you be an Athiest when..."
Insert story about a mother hugging her child back to life or a kid being cured of cancer because she sent a letter to Jesus or...whatever.
It's a big part of the reason I never visit my family in Texas anymore.
Somehow or another they got my fucking email address (I have the sinking suspicion it was my sister) and because every last one of them is on a mission from God to save my immortal soul they feel the need to send be every piece of asinine inspirational tripe they stumble across with the subject line.
"How can you be an Athiest when..."
Insert story about a mother hugging her child back to life or a kid being cured of cancer because she sent a letter to Jesus or...whatever.
Not personal, per se, but the two most objectively stupid questions I've been asked where:
"What time is it?" by a guy with a fully functional watch on his wrist; and
"Do these stairs go up or down?" regarding a set of normal stairs (not escalators).
As for personal, mostly having to do with religion. I'm Catholic, and a believer, but I'm studying to be a biologist. A lot of people then go and ask "But, you're going to be a scientist, how can you believe in GAWD?". Easy, by believing. 'Course, they get angry when I answer like that >_>
"What time is it?" by a guy with a fully functional watch on his wrist; and
"Do these stairs go up or down?" regarding a set of normal stairs (not escalators).
As for personal, mostly having to do with religion. I'm Catholic, and a believer, but I'm studying to be a biologist. A lot of people then go and ask "But, you're going to be a scientist, how can you believe in GAWD?". Easy, by believing. 'Course, they get angry when I answer like that >_>
My Dad waking me up at 6 in the morning asking me if I'm gonna do my chores, he told me that the pile of trash was of the top priority.
"No Dad I'll just sleep by the trash and hopefully my snoring will scare it off. If not I can always challenge the trash to a staring contest, see if that works."
He could have waited until I woke up naturally, it was a goddamn weekend anyway.
"No Dad I'll just sleep by the trash and hopefully my snoring will scare it off. If not I can always challenge the trash to a staring contest, see if that works."
He could have waited until I woke up naturally, it was a goddamn weekend anyway.
There's one question I always get asked by people once they get to know me well enough:
"Do you do anything to your hair?" Why do they ask this? I have sort of strange hair--it's like a mix of wavy and curly, layers on itself, yet it's neither coarse or stiff. It's like an afro without the 'fro, I guess. I've never understood why people end up being fascinated with it, but they tend to be.
A second question that I was once asked (shouted at, more rather), and am forever wondering how stupid this person was to come to such a conclusion was:
"You don't have a cellphone!? What, are you poor or something!?" First time I ever face-palmed in real life, I think.
"Do you do anything to your hair?" Why do they ask this? I have sort of strange hair--it's like a mix of wavy and curly, layers on itself, yet it's neither coarse or stiff. It's like an afro without the 'fro, I guess. I've never understood why people end up being fascinated with it, but they tend to be.
A second question that I was once asked (shouted at, more rather), and am forever wondering how stupid this person was to come to such a conclusion was:
"You don't have a cellphone!? What, are you poor or something!?" First time I ever face-palmed in real life, I think.
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If a particular colour is called red for example, i still know it as red, regardless of if it appears diffrent to me as it would to someone else.
it's funny calling BS on people who lie about being colourblind when you hold up something blue and they tell you its purple, not realising that they shoudn't know what purple normally looks like if they're colourblind
I get that alot too,Clankenbeard said:
If a particular colour is called red for example, i still know it as red, regardless of if it appears diffrent to me as it would to someone else.
it's funny calling BS on people who lie about being colourblind when you hold up something blue and they tell you its purple, not realising that they shoudn't know what purple normally looks like if they're colourblind
"Are you goth?"
No, just because I like darker colored clothes and have a sarcastic sense of humor does not mean I identify myself in a trend of style/fashion/clothing/whatever. In fact, I am irritated that you decide to attempt to label me like a soup can, instead of getting to know me.
"Why do you play video games? It's just a waste of time/electricity/etc."
*facepalm*
^ My entire middle-high school experience.
No, just because I like darker colored clothes and have a sarcastic sense of humor does not mean I identify myself in a trend of style/fashion/clothing/whatever. In fact, I am irritated that you decide to attempt to label me like a soup can, instead of getting to know me.
"Why do you play video games? It's just a waste of time/electricity/etc."
*facepalm*
^ My entire middle-high school experience.
People keep asking me if I work in restaurants because I just love cooking.
"Oh...this is delicious...so you're a chef huh?"
"Nope, computer programmer."
"But...this tastes so good!"
"Yup, I just like cooking...it's a Greek thing."
"Oh...this is delicious...so you're a chef huh?"
"Nope, computer programmer."
"But...this tastes so good!"
"Yup, I just like cooking...it's a Greek thing."
I was asked if I was a democrat or republican... I really don't like answering that. Why would you bind yourself to the policies of one group rather than get the best of both?