Goofy situation

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Just because you say, "no offense," doesn't make your post any less condescending and arrogant.

No offense.

Indeed, many people preface the most offensive tripe with the expression, apparently not understanding that some things can't be said (or written) without giving offense.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Indeed, many people preface the most offensive tripe with the expression, apparently not understanding that some things can't be said (or written) without giving offense.

Is that what's going on when my wife says, "no offense, but do you have to take the entire newspaper in there?"

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Is that what's going on when my wife says, "no offense, but do you have to take the entire newspaper in there?"

Better than "Do you have to take the whole Sears Catalog in there?"

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Better than "Do you have to take the whole Sears Catalog in there?"

Paper shortage in Oregon?

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Indeed, many people preface the most offensive tripe with the expression, apparently not understanding that some things can't be said (or written) without giving offense.

I heard a comedian use "I'm just sayin" that way. As if "I'm just sayin" makes the comment ok. "I'm not sayin' you're a disgusting fat slob, but you could lose 40 or 50 pounds. I'm just sayin'."

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I heard a comedian use "I'm just sayin" that way. As if "I'm just sayin" makes the comment ok. "I'm not sayin' you're a disgusting fat slob, but you could lose 40 or 50 pounds. I'm just sayin'."

Exactly. I mean, good example.

I'm just sayin.