Posted on 03/07/2022 5:29:11 PM PST by SamAdams76
Who first decided to milk a cow? Was it a desire to obtain calcium or was it an act of perversion? We may never know. But from cow's milk came a proliferation of dairy products such as yogurt, butter, ice cream, and cheese. I do not like cottage cheese or sour cream but they derive from cow milk as well.
Why are eggs found in the dairy department of supermarkets? Eggs have nothing to do with cow milk. They belong in the meat section.
Things are loosening up in NYC with regard to the big COVID scare. Restaurants began taking down their stupid signs saying that only vaccinated are allowed inside. It was 70 degrees in the city today and not many people were wearing the slave masks.
Somehow I got through two years of working in NYC without having an encounter with a "mask Karen" but for some reason today was the day I finally had one, just when people finally started to relax about the whole silly thing.
It was on the Metro North after work, traveling from Grand Central back to Connecticut and it was a MALE Karen.
Now the MTA (who runs Metro North) is one of the last bastions of mask madness. Entering the trains, there are constant recordings played over the loudspeakers that people must have their masks "covering mouth and nose" at all times. The conductors used to vigorously enforce the rule but in recent weeks, they've sort of let up a bit and more and more people would pull their masks down during the ride and get some fresh air. For it is very uncomfortable breathing through a face diaper on a hot train.
Due to the unseasonably warm weather, most commuters today were in a celebratory mood and many had their face masks pulled down - or off completely.
I was happy to join them as I occupied a three-seater at Grand Central. I had it all to myself up to the Greenwich station. Then some 30-something beta-male plops down all prim and proper with his little maskie.
All is well for the next few miles as I read my Raymond Chandler book ("The Big Sleep"), nursing an extra large Truly hard seltzer while listening to the Deep Tracks station on Sirius/XM. Then I look over at my seat mate because he is noticeably squirming and trying to get my attention. When I look at him, he points at his mask. I look away. Then he squirms again, gets my attention once more and again points to his mask, only this time, more vigorously.
I finally pull one of the earbuds out of my ear and look quizzically at him. Finally he speaks, in a most effeminate kind of way, and tells me that "masks are still required on the trains" and could I "please put one on."
Not wanting to make a scene and attract the attention of the conductor, who I know will be forced to side with the male Karen, I go ahead and put on my germ-ridden face mask and go back to my book.
Two years!
Pretty sure the correct response is “eff off, soy boy”.
Comply no more.
I do not curse, I would just say “no” and then ask him if he knows Jesus Christ as his savior. I am always amazed at how many people stop talking to me after that question.
Although I have made some wonderful acquaintances that way too.
Has anyone looked up the stats for people naming their baby Karen in 2021 compared to 2019?
Or Brandon?
Wrong answer/response.
"Look, Karen. Bother me again and we'll have a problem. Touch me and I'll make you one sorry bitch."
Replace earbud and look elsewhere for a seat.
I enjoy speaking Hebrew at such moments and feigning inability to speak English.
I hear you but this was not the hill to die on. Two years of commuting to NYC during this “pandemic” and NOW I get a Karen type. I’ll consider this a one-off. If it becomes a trend, I’ll consider a different tactic.
I had my second recent mask Nazi encounter the other day, It was almost funny I had stopped at a goodwill store and got in line, the only cashier handed me a mask, I looked at it like wtf is this and she said you have to wear that.
I said umm no I have no idea where that mask has been.
the lady in front of me decided that there was going to be a violent confrontation and went in to full crisis negotiator mode. So sweet.
I handed the mask back to the cashier and said that if her mask was not good enough to protect her from my healthy self maybe she could take the one I just handed back to her and put it on her face cause Fauci would approve and we could both be happy.
I felt bad for poor crisis negotiator who understood that masks were security theater and did nothing, but she should have not inserted herself, I was as always super polite to everyone.
PATH trains have loosened up considerable as well. I’d say over 50% are not wearing masks now.
A real cool look back at him with a reply of "They don't work, dumbass", and look down to you book and continue reading.
> I enjoy speaking Hebrew at such moments and feigning inability to speak English. <
Excellent. I speak decent Hungarian, and these encounters give me a chance to practice. I usually accompany my statements with random, yet complicated, hand gestures. So a good time is had by all.
You showed better restraint than I would have. I’m glad I don’t live in a place where “masks are still required.”
Those warped little power-trippers would get on my last nerve in a hurry, especially if it was pointing at its stupid mask.
I like that!
I am pretty old, but you have just inspired me to learn some Klingonese.
hopefully Simple phrases will Soothe the raging Karens.
I have had more problems with Judiths than Karens, but maybe it will be useful for both
Or pushed him onto the tracks?
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