We have had conversations before and I have enjoyed them. Sometimes we agree, sometimes not.
Silly is different than gross. There are many ways to make a point. Choosing is an art.
"Sh!t sandwich" is a term I've frequently heard among blue-collar friends of mine. It refers to anything unpleasant forced upon someone against their will -- but that they're willing to accept with a smile if they think there's no alternative. LOL.