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lark

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52. These days, stepping far away, turning your head away as you shake it and walking away works.

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 02:35 PM

Apr 2020

Some people (clueless, distracted ones) just don't pay attention and they have backed up when I've done that, getting they were too damn close. The Haters won't get it, but then they are stupid to begin with and getting away from them is good.

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There was a jerk approaching and making fun of mask wearers in the grocery store today [View all] Ohioboy Apr 2020 OP

"Then why do you care?" cyclonefence Apr 2020 #1

Some jerks who claimed covid is no big deal found out the hard way that it is. LisaL Apr 2020 #4

The poster cares because we are SICK and TIRED of fucking god damn rump Eliot Rosewater Apr 2020 #151

It was a suggested response to the asshole who accosted the poster, cyclonefence Apr 2020 #180

OOPS my bad, of course that is what it was...see how touchy I am...so pissed Eliot Rosewater Apr 2020 #182

My comeback: "At least Muslim women will survive this." CaptYossarian Apr 2020 #2

My come back Kaiserguy Apr 2020 #53

I love that. They might even comprehend it too. CaptYossarian Apr 2020 #76

I will be using that True Blue American Apr 2020 #82

Good, but risky! n/t thesquanderer Apr 2020 #86

like saying "you still getting climate science and medical advice from rush fuckin limbaugh?" certainot Apr 2020 #113

Daaaaamn! That is so good - n/t mazzarro Apr 2020 #121

Bingo! BlueMTexpat Apr 2020 #168

But Trump supporters will also be protected by their white pointy hoods Clash City Rocker Apr 2020 #152

I love those hoods because they're flammable. CaptYossarian Apr 2020 #175

😂 How about... New York? We just got here from Yonkers last night and are stocking the fridge. TheBlackAdder Apr 2020 #156

-or- What makes you think I'm wearing this mask to protect me from you? TheBlackAdder Apr 2020 #157

He shouldn't be approaching anybody. LisaL Apr 2020 #3

It was such a surprise to have a grown man acting like he was in middle school Ohioboy Apr 2020 #6

Wouldn't surprise me at all greenjar_01 Apr 2020 #57

Suprised? c_junk Apr 2020 #87

that always happens to me. barbtries Apr 2020 #112

Unbelievable. Ohiogal Apr 2020 #5

I don't think store security knew what he was doing Ohioboy Apr 2020 #8

If you cough in his direction bet he'd run durablend Apr 2020 #7

Ha! You're right. BigmanPigman Apr 2020 #164

I have a 3 word response prepared ooky Apr 2020 #9

If it happens again I will be using that one Ohioboy Apr 2020 #11

Rolling your eyes, shaking your head in disugust, and walking away also works. GoCubsGo Apr 2020 #37

These days, stepping far away, turning your head away as you shake it and walking away works. lark Apr 2020 #52

Negative...your response is too short... diverdownjt Apr 2020 #71

I just knew that would be your 3 words!:) True Blue American Apr 2020 #83

That's when you need that 2naSalit Apr 2020 #10

YES! I could watch that video again and again. It was GREAT! NT SWBTATTReg Apr 2020 #81

A simple "Go fuck yourself" works just fine if you're ever in that spot again. HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #12

Beat me to it. Just what I would say. GulfCoast66 Apr 2020 #95

Or the sign language equivalent BrightKnight Apr 2020 #136

I would have yelled if you get any closer Drahthaardogs Apr 2020 #13

My line is: PCIntern Apr 2020 #34

While it's a good line, it's not accurate in my state (Oregon). We have no crime of battery. Shrike47 Apr 2020 #58

In PA it's easy to get charged for both PCIntern Apr 2020 #64

Oregon words it differently Aquaria Apr 2020 #78

IMO, best to not intimidate fools like that because.... KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2020 #14

I'll take the chance. I'm not backing down from these assholes. GulfCoast66 Apr 2020 #148

I wish I had a dollar for every grocery store anecdote here. Tipperary Apr 2020 #15

Maybe because they need food? SoCalNative Apr 2020 #16

ding ding ding.... nor even curbside pickup..... getagrip_already Apr 2020 #23

I have not had any deliveries. Tipperary Apr 2020 #24

Curbside pick-up in many places SoCalNative Apr 2020 #33

Some of us have family members who are Special Needs. Ilsa Apr 2020 #59

Not everyone has the funds or storage to stock up... WePurrsevere Apr 2020 #97

nobody said all the time stopdiggin Apr 2020 #107

Correct. barbtries Apr 2020 #104

I've been home and needed food Ohioboy Apr 2020 #21

We do have to buy food - Been keeping it to once a week. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #25

One thing i've learned HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #30

Either that, or we are all just such "liberal snowflakes"... FailureToCommunicate Apr 2020 #89

We are severely limiting our grocery trips, but I don't see how delivery is that much better. LisaM Apr 2020 #31

I am not using delivery either. I agree with you on that. Tipperary Apr 2020 #42

We are in Seattle, and people are being great. LisaM Apr 2020 #55

I have a friend in Seattle, and she told me the same about people really being careful. Tipperary Apr 2020 #73

It's pretty amazing. I haven't seen any - or hardly any - bad behavior. LisaM Apr 2020 #79

it's so far from "everyone" barbtries Apr 2020 #109

Unfortunately, their post is dripping with privilege and assumptions. /nt spudspud Apr 2020 #122

Aw Tipperary Apr 2020 #129

I guess we can add condescension too. spudspud Apr 2020 #135

"Dripping with privilege" because I think others should heed the stay home order. Tipperary Apr 2020 #137

You know (maybe?) spudspud Apr 2020 #163

Welcome back. Tipperary Apr 2020 #178

Oh you know. Frivolous stuff like food, manadory medical appointments n/t sarge43 Apr 2020 #61

Ah, yes.... RhodeIslandOne Apr 2020 #66

You're Not From This Town? ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #84

Well, for me I needed a prescription. So I put on my homemade mask, gloves and went. olegramps Apr 2020 #85

There are more than a few people on DU Steelrolled Apr 2020 #94

If I had a penny for everyone who gloats about their oblivious privilege IronLionZion Apr 2020 #140

Hmm, I don't have a Costco membership. I do have a house. Tipperary Apr 2020 #141

Lol! nt ecstatic Apr 2020 #147

you got that right Skittles Apr 2020 #166

I see no difference in traffic around here. ecstatic Apr 2020 #146

That is the thing. I have a friend doing the same. Tipperary Apr 2020 #150

not everyone has the luxury of staying home Skittles Apr 2020 #165

Something like that would make me wish I was looking at the next Covid patient. lpbk2713 Apr 2020 #17

He probably is the next COVID patient - and deservedly so. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #26

Sadly Windy City Charlie Apr 2020 #18

You should have reported him to management by phone if necessary nt Meowmee Apr 2020 #19

Indeed. He is not maintaining 6' distance and is endangering people. SunSeeker Apr 2020 #50

A question (rhetirical, so no need to reply) not_the_one Apr 2020 #20

I've seen some of that from other Ohioans on this board greenjar_01 Apr 2020 #60

Hmm..was it my brother? Books_Tea_Alone Apr 2020 #22

Whether it's terrible or not for you to think it... lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #28

As the saying goes: OPPORTUNITY knocks -- Karma hunts you down. nt Buns_of_Fire Apr 2020 #75

keep in mind. barbtries Apr 2020 #117

Social distancing calls for the need of 6 foot long baseball bats. MyNameGoesHere Apr 2020 #27

tell him to go lick a toilet Blues Heron Apr 2020 #29

LOL SunSeeker Apr 2020 #47

Brilliant reference. spudspud Apr 2020 #124

WTF is wrong with people? Initech Apr 2020 #32

Whats wrong is this: Chainfire Apr 2020 #40

I use "Fuck off, asshole". roamer65 Apr 2020 #35

My comeback is, "Fuck off and die asshole!" Covers everything, yeah? nt procon Apr 2020 #38

Great enhancement. roamer65 Apr 2020 #49

In all seriousness, Ohioboy, at this point, I'm so bitter and angry... LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #36

There are assholes everywhere. AirmensMom Apr 2020 #39

I had a lady mock me a couple weeks ago in the grocery store Mr. Ected Apr 2020 #41

Perfect. nt SunSeeker Apr 2020 #46

A Trumper, no doubt. Does he realize more Americans outside of NY have Covid-19 than in NY? SunSeeker Apr 2020 #43

Our county had to email another reminder to assholes that spooky3 Apr 2020 #44

"I have pepper spray, MrsMatt Apr 2020 #45

That's my answer, too Leith Apr 2020 #56

"Are we invited to your funeral" would be an amusing comeback. andym Apr 2020 #48

best response ahlnord Apr 2020 #51

That's right! This mask is to protect YOU, asshole!! BComplex Apr 2020 #108

"No, but if enough dumbasses act like you, it could be." John Fante Apr 2020 #54

I would tell him.... mbusby Apr 2020 #62

All peoples have their duds. Like the woman's response. Hortensis Apr 2020 #63

Similar situation within the last half hour. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2020 #65

well done. barbtries Apr 2020 #111

It most certainly does. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2020 #114

"What are you afraid of?" A HERETIC I AM Apr 2020 #130

i'm ready for that shit: orleans Apr 2020 #67

This message was self-deleted by its author bluedye33139 Apr 2020 #68

Come back response: I'm protecting you . . . cough cough MagickMuffin Apr 2020 #69

Unbelievable. Chiyo-chichi Apr 2020 #70

In a low voice that only he can hear, say "I have some symptoms -- NCjack Apr 2020 #72

Tell him the virus attacks the testicles, tey will drop off, painfully Miigwech Apr 2020 #74

Should have filmed him and posted it on YouTube. edbermac Apr 2020 #77

yes DBoon Apr 2020 #134

"Fuck off, MAGAt." tazkcmo Apr 2020 #80

Awwwww, I was in hopes DENVERPOPS Apr 2020 #88

He should be arrested then banned from the store miyazaki Apr 2020 #90

What these ignorant people fail to realize is that the reason to wear masks is to protect your c-rational Apr 2020 #91

I'm shocked. Usually such people like to exploit mass death in New York City. n/t TheFourthMind Apr 2020 #92

Sir, Please step back, I don't want you to get what I may have! bubbazero Apr 2020 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Apr 2020 #96

Don't engage him with a smart comeback, that just invites him to engage with you more. jimmyzvoice Apr 2020 #98

Deplorable MAGAt aeromanKC Apr 2020 #99

I've seen plenty right-wing mask-haters in Southern California, as well. C Moon Apr 2020 #100

Was he wearing a MAGA hat? Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #101

Darn, i had a similar experience yesterday around noon @Costco near me & can empathize. onetexan Apr 2020 #102

Someone like that gets within 6 feet of you, you should be allowed to pepper spray them. n/t brewens Apr 2020 #103

I already have a response for that, just ignore them, if they lay a pinky on me I will knock them yaesu Apr 2020 #105

New York wasn't "New York" a month ago either Zambero Apr 2020 #106

I would have pulled the Terminator on his ass vercetti2021 Apr 2020 #110

Tell him to go volunteer at a hospital. AwakeAtLast Apr 2020 #115

Oh, they're everywhere, NellieStarbuck Apr 2020 #116

Trump suporter. I haven't yet but I expect to doc03 Apr 2020 #118

It's not about protecting yourself. zentrum Apr 2020 #119

Who does this? cwydro Apr 2020 #120

I'm always amazed at the grocery store line encounters I read about here fescuerescue Apr 2020 #176

Lol, me too. cwydro Apr 2020 #181

Reply, "Want me to take the mask off and cough in your face?" Hermit-The-Prog Apr 2020 #123

"Let me guess, you voted for Trump" Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #125

I had a guy, a woman and her daughter laugh at my daughter and I. sagetea Apr 2020 #126

If someone does that to me Captain Zero Apr 2020 #158

+1 dalton99a Apr 2020 #171

You could say, "You poor thing." dawg day Apr 2020 #127

A guy came up to my car window Generic Other Apr 2020 #128

You should have removed the mask and coughed--just in case. nt live love laugh Apr 2020 #131

"Be safe" is the new "bless your heart" Ellen Forradalom Apr 2020 #132

I talked to one person wearing a mask last time I had to go shopping TlalocW Apr 2020 #133

An acquaintance in AZ had something like this happen the other day... tonekat Apr 2020 #138

Take off your mask, smile and then pretend to cough "accidentally" McCamy Taylor Apr 2020 #139

asshole Demovictory9 Apr 2020 #142

I would have told him I have the virus and blown a big breath on him. patricia92243 Apr 2020 #143

removed NY State plates from car RicROC Apr 2020 #144

Has anyone else noticed that the people without masks are coughing a lot? ecstatic Apr 2020 #145

It's just something we notice now fescuerescue Apr 2020 #177

I would have coughed just to see his reaction. muntrv Apr 2020 #149

I tell him I go in and out of a lot of places and may have it and not know it Tribetime Apr 2020 #153

I would have said "Were you born stupid or do you have to work hard at it?" BigBearJohn Apr 2020 #154

My husband Rebl2 Apr 2020 #155

Don't you just hate Trump supporters. UCmeNdc Apr 2020 #159

Are you in Ohio too? Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2020 #160

Wow. That sounds like a nightmare. How do you keep your sanity? SunSeeker Apr 2020 #170

You might be one of the nice people, but I'm not. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #161

"What are you afraid of?" soldierant Apr 2020 #162

"Ah-CHOO!" Qutzupalotl Apr 2020 #167

I had an experience like that DIVINEprividence Apr 2020 #169

In Florida Old Crank Apr 2020 #172

Hats off Soxfan58 Apr 2020 #173

Evidence Americans need insurance with good mental health care coverage struggle4progress Apr 2020 #174

There was a MAGAT in our store today Loge23 Apr 2020 #179