A few weeks ago, we were up north and I ran into a tiny convenience store to grab some ice cream.

I had forgotten my mask.

Kid looks at me, politely says I need a mask.

I go into full Canadian mode - apologize profusely, run back out to the car, put the mask on and re-enter the store, apologizing profusely. Pay for the ice cream, give him one more apology for good measure.

It's a much better system than trading punches and/or gunshots.
- Atomic Wedgie

A few weeks ago, we were up north and I ran into a tiny convenience store to grab some ice cream.

I had forgotten my mask.

Kid looks at me, politely says I need a mask.

I go into full Canadian mode - apologize profusely, run back out to the car, put the mask on and re-enter the store, apologizing profusely. Pay for the ice cream, give him one more apology for good measure.

It's a much better system than trading punches and/or gunshots.
- Atomic Wedgie

better and safer

You’re thinking small. Secretly buy the team and make “hockey” trades.
- Canada Cup

Genius!!!

A few weeks ago, we were up north and I ran into a tiny convenience store to grab some ice cream.

I had forgotten my mask.

Kid looks at me, politely says I need a mask.

I go into full Canadian mode - apologize profusely, run back out to the car, put the mask on and re-enter the store, apologizing profusely. Pay for the ice cream, give him one more apology for good measure.

It's a much better system than trading punches and/or gunshots.
- Atomic Wedgie

yeah I thought about her situation when I was posting here. We had discussed it before.

My dad is a victim of his own stubborness, stupidity, and the environment he is in. When no one around you is willing to take precautions, it is doubly difficult for you to do so.

We have a close friend who has only left her house to go to her parents house. One of the things that is really upsetting her is that the rest of the people in our circle of friends has more or less got on with their lives. She is frustrated with us and also feels like she is the only one who is this scared.
- Aetherial

Heartfelt thoughts sent your way, brother!

I've had to scold my Dad a few times over the past few months about social distancing and re-explain what it means to be in a "bubble".

Just last week he went to London to see my cousin's newborn baby. They let him in without him wearing a mask. FFS. They at least asked him to sanitize his hands, but wtf?!

(frank)ing maddening.

I hope your Dad and stepmom are able to make a speedy recovery!

Yes similar here.

Americans are nothing if not selfish.
- Aetherial

Here’s the weird thing, most Americans wear masks in stores and businesses and don’t make a fuss about it. Latest poll says about 85%.

If I was going to be political I’d say that one person is pushing an anti-mask agenda for some very weird reason because I’m not sure it makes sense politically.

A few weeks ago, we were up north and I ran into a tiny convenience store to grab some ice cream.

I had forgotten my mask.

Kid looks at me, politely says I need a mask.

I go into full Canadian mode - apologize profusely, run back out to the car, put the mask on and re-enter the store, apologizing profusely. Pay for the ice cream, give him one more apology for good measure.

It's a much better system than trading punches and/or gunshots.
- Atomic Wedgie

Well how can you know it's a better system if you haven't tried punches or gunshots?

Maybe you'd like punches and gunshots if you tried it.

I feel like everyone has a part of themselves that love punches and gunshots.

A few weeks ago, we were up north and I ran into a tiny convenience store to grab some ice cream.

I had forgotten my mask.

Kid looks at me, politely says I need a mask.

I go into full Canadian mode - apologize profusely, run back out to the car, put the mask on and re-enter the store, apologizing profusely. Pay for the ice cream, give him one more apology for good measure.

It's a much better system than trading punches and/or gunshots.
- Atomic Wedgie

Of course if your parents had named you Karen, your behaviour would have been ore-ordained.

just read billionairs were able to make many many more billions and recover from the initial covid effects. phew

at least all those essential front line workers who kept grocery stores going were able to get a few dollars more for a week. but had to stop that quicky..now the money flows back to the billionaires ..everything back to normal

It's like people think the virus went away.

The attitude and behaviour I've seen told me weeks ago a resurgence was coming. People are (frank)ing stupid.

yeah I thought about her situation when I was posting here. We had discussed it before.

My dad is a victim of his own stubborness, stupidity, and the environment he is in. When no one around you is willing to take precautions, it is doubly difficult for you to do so.

We have a close friend who has only left her house to go to her parents house. One of the things that is really upsetting her is that the rest of the people in our circle of friends has more or less got on with their lives. She is frustrated with us and also feels like she is the only one who is this scared.
- Aetherial

Your friend isn't alone. I do the same and I have friends who are annoyed that I refuse to hang out even "safely". My son doesn't handle respitory illnesses particularly well and even though he doesn't live with me full time I'm super mindful of being safe for him and for whoever else may have similar issues.

My girlfriend on the other hand since we don't live together just goes out and about because we don't currently see one another due to covid and she says "it's okay because I don't have a child with medical issues." It's just bonkers with this mentality.

Well how can you know it's a better system if you haven't tried punches or gunshots?

Maybe you'd like punches and gunshots if you tried it.

I feel like everyone has a part of themselves that love punches and gunshots.
- Scabeh

I agree, an A/B test is definitely warranted here

A few weeks ago, we were up north and I ran into a tiny convenience store to grab some ice cream.

I had forgotten my mask.

Kid looks at me, politely says I need a mask.

I go into full Canadian mode - apologize profusely, run back out to the car, put the mask on and re-enter the store, apologizing profusely. Pay for the ice cream, give him one more apology for good measure.

It's a much better system than trading punches and/or gunshots.
- Atomic Wedgie

Yup.
I haven't seen one instance in person of anyone freakin out about being asked to wear a mask.
Although i was in a loblaws and checking out at a self check out when a lady came up to the machine at my right. As i look over a voice in my head said, "oh she has a pretty face:, then another voice in my head interjected with "why the hell can i see her face, where is her facking mask? What the fack is she doing in here without a mask?".
When a third voice spoke up and was like "who gives a fack, you dont know her situation, youre holding up the line @sshole, finish checking out and get back home."
Which i did.


2nd voice "these avocados are how much? Fack!"

It's like people think the virus went away.

The attitude and behaviour I've seen told me weeks ago a resurgence was coming. People are (frank)ing stupid.
- Zezel

Agree completely.

Afterall, here I am, a grown man who was excited to hear about an Asst. Coach hiring and did some research on Malhotra's past coaching experience, did a quick check on Hockey Reference to remind me of his key statistics (like FO% and Selke noms), and imagining how Keefe, Manny, and Hakstol will get along as a unit.

Oh, and this team in question that I so like? Yeah, they haven't won a Cup in 53 years and not once in my lifetime.

People are (frank)ing stupid.

I know a few people who aren't taking any precautions, or who think it's because of 5G, or won't take a vaccine. This thing has allowed me to deselect some friends and acquaintances.

Of course if your parents had named you Karen, your behaviour would have been ore-ordained.
- Canada Cup

Heartfelt thoughts sent your way, brother!

I've had to scold my Dad a few times over the past few months about social distancing and re-explain what it means to be in a "bubble".

Just last week he went to London to see my cousin's newborn baby. They let him in without him wearing a mask. FFS. They at least asked him to sanitize his hands, but wtf?!

(frank)ing maddening.

I hope your Dad and stepmom are able to make a speedy recovery!
- mjones242

Thanks Jones.

At this point, we are all just hoping each day he is not in the hospital is a day closer to being recovered.

just read billionairs were able to make many many more billions and recover from the initial covid effects. phew

at least all those essential front line workers who kept grocery stores going were able to get a few dollars more for a week. but had to stop that quicky..now the money flows back to the billionaires ..everything back to normal
- senstroll

You'll be ok.

Agree completely.

Afterall, here I am, a grown man who was excited to hear about an Asst. Coach hiring and did some research on Malhotra's past coaching experience, did a quick check on Hockey Reference to remind me of his key statistics (like FO% and Selke noms), and imagining how Keefe, Manny, and Hakstol will get along as a unit.

Oh, and this team in question that I so like? Yeah, they haven't won a Cup in 53 years and not once in my lifetime.

People are (frank)ing stupid.
- mjones242

I own home and away Babsocks.

I don't if it's stupid, so much as sick and twisted deep inside.

I know a few people who aren't taking any precautions, or who think it's because of 5G, or won't take a vaccine. This thing has allowed me to deselect some friends and acquaintances.
- Zezel

the 2nd wave was expected.. Yet, some how no one saw it coming

I know a few people who aren't taking any precautions, or who think it's because of 5G, or won't take a vaccine. This thing has allowed me to deselect some friends and acquaintances.
- Zezel

Because of 5g? Lol wtf?

Your friend isn't alone. I do the same and I have friends who are annoyed that I refuse to hang out even "safely". My son doesn't handle respitory illnesses particularly well and even though he doesn't live with me full time I'm super mindful of being safe for him and for whoever else may have similar issues.

My girlfriend on the other hand since we don't live together just goes out and about because we don't currently see one another due to covid and she says "it's okay because I don't have a child with medical issues." It's just bonkers with this mentality.
- Aaron_85

just read billionairs were able to make many many more billions and recover from the initial covid effects. phew

at least all those essential front line workers who kept grocery stores going were able to get a few dollars more for a week. but had to stop that quicky..now the money flows back to the billionaires ..everything back to normal
- senstroll

Did someone mention Karl Marx? This article from the radical Time Magazine floored me. It talks about a transfer of $50 Trillion from the bottom 90% of US income earners to the top 1% since the mid 70s.

The argument is that from WW2 to the mid 70s, the share of economic growth stayed about the same. Things weren’t equal but they weren’t getting better or worse but everyone was gaining from that growth.

Since then, as a result of government policy, that split has skewed crazily towards the top. If the split had stayed the same, the “bottom” 90% would not have transferred that $50 Trillion to the top 1%.

The impacts on individual earners right now are staggering.

https://time.com/5888024/...ncome-inequality-america/

the 2nd wave was expected.. Yet, some how no one saw it coming
- PatC80

the minute restrictions were let up and people were able to hang out or go out.
Of course an increase was gonna happen.
Just hope it tails off quickly and begins to go down and not continue to go up long term

I own home and away Babsocks.

I don't if it's stupid, so much as sick and twisted deep inside.
- Zezel

I have Matthews socks