Who's The Meathead

Did you know that Muslims are taking over the world. That they are breeding specifically to do that? Did you?!?

I went to a superbowl party yesterday. As I sat with the hostess and another guest the conversation flowed from pets to travel to MUSLIMS.

This guest actually said that the world is going to pot because Muslims are breeding prolifically and we (I am assuming she meant us whities) are not reproducing enough. She was channeling a perfect Archie Bunker!!! And although, as a guest of a guest, I felt inclined to speak to her small mind and caustic venom, I bit my tongue. I excused myself as quickly as I could but believe me when I tell you that I exercised an incredible amount of restraint last night.

Otherwise, the party was good. A long night of small talk for this introvert and I am exhausted. I want to hide away today.....please this girl just don't want to talk.

Have a great Monday.

Comments

  1. Silver in AZFebruary 5, 2018 at 8:33 AM

    I think I would've pointedly looked her in the eye, said loudly "Are You KIDDING me?!", and then turned on my heel and walked out. Point made, fight avoided. But that's just me. I refuse at this juncture to say nothing; I feel it helps normalize the racism.

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    1. Linda dFebruary 5, 2018 at 8:40 AM

      I hear you but it would have hurt my partner and I didn't want to do that over someone I ever met before and would never, ever have meet again. Stupid people rarely change their minds....they just remain stupid.

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  2. Marie SmithFebruary 5, 2018 at 8:39 AM

    I don’t know if I could have restrained myself as you did but you were right. Being in someone else’s home makes it difficult to say anything.

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    1. Linda dFebruary 6, 2018 at 6:39 AM

      I don't know if I could have said anything. I was so completely astonished that this person would talk like this with two utter strangers. As if everyone thinks exactly like that. Could someone be that obtuse? I am sure I was sitting there with my mouth hanging open.

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  3. anne marie in phillyFebruary 5, 2018 at 9:42 AM

    that person is an ignorant BITCH!

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    1. Linda dFebruary 6, 2018 at 6:40 AM

      She is sadly ignorant. There are so many better ways to live than spewing ugliness and fear. Bet she loves her some TRUMP

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  4. MarthaFebruary 5, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    It is astonishing to me just how many Archie Bunkers there are around. I've got a few right here in my neighbourhood!

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    1. Linda dFebruary 6, 2018 at 6:41 AM

      Most people are smart enough to keep that S*^% quiet though.

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  5. JeanieFebruary 5, 2018 at 4:28 PM

    That conversation would make me so uncomfortable. I fear I wouldn't have been so restrained and polite as you were. But boy, does it make me sad...

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    1. Linda dFebruary 6, 2018 at 6:42 AM

      Yes....for anyone who lives in Boston....she's on her way to spread that garbage there. Good riddance. Our town doesn't need the likes of her.

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  6. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)February 6, 2018 at 6:08 AM

    Oh Linda my tongue would have been bleeding and my head would have exploded. I too would have gotten up and walked away. But in my mind, I bitched slapped her, said what I wanted to say and felt better, but only in my mind.

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    1. Linda dFebruary 6, 2018 at 6:43 AM

      If only that would do any good!!! I am sure someone, somewhere has told her what a complete moron she is. I don't think it registered.

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  7. JonoFebruary 6, 2018 at 9:05 AM

    I am impressed that you didn't injure anyone!

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    1. Linda dFebruary 6, 2018 at 9:55 AM

      Well, as the bulk of the 50+ crowd were nearing or over 80, I didn't want to be responsible for heart attacks or strokes ;)

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  8. ColetteFebruary 6, 2018 at 12:03 PM

    Aaaack. So sorry you had to experience that.

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