View Full Version : Whats up with assumptions?
mevshooter
10-10-2011, 19:08
One of my favorite assumptions is that, because I deliver hot tubs/work for a company that sells them, that I MUST own one myself.
Yes, because delivery drivers make oodles upon oodles of expendable income.
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What assumptions about your job/life/relationship/marriage/situation do you "love" the most?
One of my favorite assumptions is that, because I deliver hot tubs/work for a company that sells them, that I MUST own one myself.
Yes, because delivery drivers make oodles upon oodles of expendable income.
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What assumptions about your job/life/relationship/marriage/situation do you "love" the most?
that because I am a mechanic i must not smart enough to get a real job.... 40 hrs from a BA in mechanical engineering
jackthewall81
10-10-2011, 19:11
I am white so therefore I am wealthy and inherently racist.
mevshooter
10-10-2011, 19:19
that because I am a mechanic i must not smart enough to get a real job.... 40 hrs from a BA in mechanical engineering
My best friend is a mechanic, and he is genuinely one of the smartest guys I know. Intelligent, well spoken, and has forgotten more about cars than I could ever even hope to know. That one kills me. Not smart enough to get a real job? How about not smart enough to check your own damn tires and fluids? "You mean, I have to add coolant to the engine in the summer?"
I am white so therefore I am wealthy and inherently racist.
Man, I WISH being white meant I was inherently wealthy... that would be effing SWEET.
rockhound
10-10-2011, 19:27
because i believe in our constitution i am racist, or bigoted
because i don't believe that illegals should be allowed to stay i am a racist
because our country is in the shi...r that we should give more of my hard earned money in taxes.
Tweety Bird
10-10-2011, 19:31
I work for an airline; "Oh, are you a pilot?"
DD977GM2
10-10-2011, 19:36
Because I am in the oilfield, I have a direct impact on the price of gas and I should change it cheaper for all of us.
patrick0685
10-10-2011, 19:39
im the guy that has the orange flashlight things, im not a damn wing walker[ROFL1]
Bailey Guns
10-10-2011, 19:41
Because I'm such a stud-muffin of a man I must always have chicks hanging all over me.
Ive been in the auto body industry for 21 years so people think that I love there car as much as they do and I must really want to hear about it........believe me when I tell you, I hate cars and could care less about yours...lol
mcantar18c
10-10-2011, 19:41
My best friend is a mechanic, and he is genuinely one of the smartest guys I know. Intelligent, well spoken, and has forgotten more about cars than I could ever even hope to know. That one kills me. Not smart enough to get a real job? How about not smart enough to check your own damn tires and fluids? "You mean, I have to add coolant to the engine regardless of the season?"
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1. Being a mechanic means I'm too dumb to get a "real job." Never mind degrees and certifications.
2. Working in a bar means I like my job.
3. I wear a cowboy hat / camo hat, therefore I have a can of Cope that you can bum a dip out of. This one is true but still annoying.
4. Being a redneck, I must have a truck and can help you move. Also true but just as annoying.
5. I'm younger than you, so I know nothing.
6. I'm older/more experienced than you, so I must have the answers to every single one of your damn questions.
Being from Texas, people assume I grew up on a farm or something. They are usually shocked to find out I have never ridden a horse or that I know absolutely nothing about cattle, ranching, or country living in general.
Being an avid firearms enthusiast, most people make the assumption that I am really into hunting. Truth is, I gave up hunting years ago because I just have no interest in it.
Ive been in the auto body industry for 21 years so people think that I love there car as much as they do and I must really want to hear about it........believe me when I tell you, I hate cars and could care less about yours...lol
same thing when I worked in computers.
Danceswithwires
10-10-2011, 19:56
Because I'm a little on the tall side I must like and be good at basketball
BPTactical
10-10-2011, 19:59
Being from Texas, people assume I grew up on a farm or something. They are usually shocked to find out I have never ridden a horse or that I know absolutely nothing about cattle, ranching, or country living in general.
Lemme guess Ray, closest to a ranch you got is on your salad?[LOL]
Probably the one for me is being a CDOT employee people think we do nothing all day. Come spend 12+ hours in a plow or patch a pothole in 75 MPH traffic, man a lane closure for 12+ hours in a blizzard, clean up a rolled over semi or pick up a dead elk.
Aside from that I would like think that I am the opposite of what people assume I am.
funkfool
10-10-2011, 20:03
Because I'm a programmer.. I am just waiting for your call/email to help fix your piddly ass problem.
Because I'm a programmer.. I am just waiting for your call/email to help fix your piddly ass problem.
You mean you're not? [ROFL1]
funkfool
10-10-2011, 20:21
Oh wait... even better....
since I've been a professional bassist for over 30 years... I've just been sitting here... waiting for your call, so I can loan you my 10-20K worth of gear, show you how to set it up and teach/ chart your tunes for you.
mevshooter
10-10-2011, 20:22
Because I'm a little on the tall side I must like and be good at basketball
I'm 6'4, 300 pounds, so EVERYONE asks "where did you play football?"
When I respond "I was actually in choir." The looks on people faces are priceless.
One of the funnier interactions I had was from some third or fourth string Bronco player who was just a touch smaller than me who said, and I quote, "that's a waste of a frame." Then walked off, picked up his Boston terrier, and walked inside.
The best response I've heard so far is when someone says "you're tall, you must play basketball" you should respond "No. You're small, do you play miniature golf?"
Oh wait... even better....
since I've been a professional bassist for over 30 years... I've just been sitting here... waiting for your call, so I can loan you my 10-20K worth of gear, show you how to set it up and teach/ chart your tunes for you.
I also play music, and it irritates me when people are surprised that I don't want to play some gig, especially for free. Seriously? Have you EVER tried calling a plumber and asking him to fix your sink for free? Or a doctor to cast your arm for free? I have a talent that obviously you don't have, or you wouldn't be calling me. I spent the time developing it, so at least offer me some money. And if I say no, or I can't do it, deal with it.
KevDen2005
10-10-2011, 20:24
People think that I like donuts. That I care what they are doing when they aren't in my jurisdiction or when I'm not at work (I don't give a rat's a$$).
I also enjoy the people that think that i know what is going on with every single crime nationwide and they ask, "you know about that, right." I wanna say sorry, I didn't catch the news before work.
funkfool
10-10-2011, 20:24
You mean you're not? [ROFL1]
Well.. maybe your call.. with that deep throaty voice of yours ..... :-)
ChunkyMonkey
10-10-2011, 20:29
I am an immigrant w/ an accent so I must be a Dem and Obama's #1 fan.
Drilldov2.0
10-10-2011, 20:32
Because I am in the oilfield, I have a direct impact on the price of gas and I should change it cheaper for all of us.
+1
If only they could see the price to drill a well...
2008f450
10-10-2011, 20:37
Because I have been in the auto industry for over 20 years I want to spend my day off trying to track down your clicking noise for free.
DD977GM2
10-10-2011, 20:41
Also like this one.......
When my kids inevitable tell people I had been shot in the Navy, they stop talking and act as if Im afraid to talk about it or tell the story.
They act as if its some super senstaive subject with me.
DD977GM2
10-10-2011, 20:46
I am an immigrant w/ an accent so I must be a Dem and Obama's #1 fan.
You mean your not a dem????[ROFL1]
Where are you from originally ?
68Charger
10-10-2011, 20:47
because I work for a telephone company on networks, that I must be able to get them a great deal on their cell phone, and fix their computer (for free)
or because I have long hair, I must be some kind of hippie that can't hold a job (This one I like- sometimes I enjoy busting stereotypes)
One of my favorite assumptions is that, because I deliver hot tubs/work for a company that sells them, that I MUST own one myself.
Yes, because delivery drivers make oodles upon oodles of expendable income.
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What assumptions about your job/life/relationship/marriage/situation do you "love" the most?
I'm a pilot. people assume I have a specific "route". or that I fly every airplane that every airline owns. or that the regional jets are far more dangerous than the big ones just because of their size (I don't tell them some of the big ones are 3 times as old as the small ones...like from the 60's and 70's!)
or they assume, even when I am on my cell phone that their life and their problem is more important than my life and my conversation and jump in front of me asking me where their flight is leaving from and which way that is and how many stops on the train.
or people that sit next to you on the airplane and think you want to hear their life story and you should listen to every word and then tell your life story! damn it I just want to sleep!
Because I'm a little on the tall side I must like and be good at basketball
Oh, I always hated that one, and basket ball.
Also like this one.......
When my kids inevitable tell people I had been shot in the Navy, they stop talking and act as if Im afraid to talk about it or tell the story.
They act as if its some super senstaive subject with me.
Then why haven't we read the thread yet?
brianakell
10-10-2011, 21:03
or because I have long hair, I must be some kind of hippie that can't hold a job (This one I like- sometimes I enjoy busting stereotypes)
Chopped my hair off nearly 10 years ago for that reason. Not being able to have anyone take you seriously gets really annoying. Wife still bugs me about it, and wants it back!
Knowing anything about vehicles, yeah hear you all on that one. "I got this noise..."
Owning a fabrication and design business, CNC equipment etc... "can you fix my.." "can you build a.." "all these shops charge so much, I just want something to do this" The inevitable blank stares, "Yes, give me a drawing, CAD or on a napkin, I dont care, but I cant make parts with no idea what you want" Best is quote a part, based loosely on a sketch with overall size dimensions, and then get told they'll send you a part to pull the measurements off of. "Sorry, the quote did not include design time, you can double the quote if we need to draw/design/dimension it too"
DD977GM2
10-10-2011, 21:04
Oh, I always hated that one, and basket ball.
Then why haven't we read the thread yet?
Havnt really thought of writing a thread.... titled..... DD's being shot experience, maybe?
BPTactical
10-10-2011, 21:22
Or because I still have all my teeth I was a crappy hockey player[Tooth]
MB88
I am an immigrant w/ an accent so I must be a Dem and Obama's #1 fan.
DD977GM2
You mean your not a dem????[ROFL1]
Where are you from originally ?
A galaxy far, far away................
jerrymrc
10-10-2011, 21:25
I have to say that this has to be the best thread here on CO-AR15.com in awhile. I will leave my two cents out but many that have posted I salute ya.
Been there /done that. [Coffee]
Because I am in the oilfield, I have a direct impact on the price of gas and I should change it cheaper for all of us.When I was with Ensign I just got judged like I was some kind of low life and people thought they were better than me. They would shut up when I would make mention of how much money I made. I guess the big OIL FIELD TRASH sticker in the back window of my truck did not help much LOL.
Phone call: Hi Jim, it's Tom...I talked to you about tires a few weeks ago, do you still have them in stock?
Just because you recognize my voice on the phone, that doesn't necessarily mean I'll recognize yours(although I often do). There are days in the summer when I'll take 30 or 40 calls on tires, so chances are slim I'll remember the exact call. Yeah, I probably still have them in stock, but it would help to know what bike you have...I'm a psychO, not a psychIC...
I am an immigrant w/ an accent so I must be a Dem and Obama's #1 fan.
Same here and it's really annoying!
Because I have a hot gf (who's way out of my league) I must have a big dick or a lot of money.. Why can't I just be an awesome guy? [Tooth]
That since I'm a public education teacher I am a white dem-lib who makes too much money and indoctrinates your children with hate for the Constitution...
Well, I am white... Lol
I also play music, and it irritates me when people are surprised that I don't want to play some gig, especially for free. Seriously? Have you EVER tried calling a plumber and asking him to fix your sink for free? Or a doctor to cast your arm for free? I have a talent that obviously you don't have, or you wouldn't be calling me. I spent the time developing it, so at least offer me some money. And if I say no, or I can't do it, deal with it.
THANK YOU!!! I try to explain that concept to people and they just don't get it...
Great-Kazoo
10-10-2011, 22:11
i was a partner in a business for 15 years so i must have a lot of extra cash to hand out just because you need some, Fail.
Knowing where i live does not mean you could stop by to ask me how much something cost,from my work place, at 8:30 in the evening.
Could you talk to this guy who owes me some money? Sure, i get X amount collection fees + expenses. So does that mean you can't go to X tonight, he wrote a bad check for $75.00 :(
Yes i am sorry we closed 1/2 hour ago. Yeah but i saw your open sign was off, since you are here could we look around? This as i am in the parking lot warming up my vehicle.
because I work for a telephone company on networks, that I must be able to get them a great deal on their cell phone,
[ROFL3]I used to get this one, too.
mevshooter
10-10-2011, 22:48
I have to say that this has to be the best thread here on CO-AR15.com in awhile. I will leave my two cents out but many that have posted I salute ya.
Been there /done that. [Coffee]
Not to take credit for everyone's awesome participation, because obviously without it, it wouldn't be much of anything, but I was honestly trying to think of a thread to start that would be a contribution specifically for the community aspect of this thread while hopefully avoiding too much arguing or overarching negativity. I figured this is a good way for people to vent and connect with others saying "yeah! I TOTALLY get that crap too! Here is MY story!"
So far so good.
People assuming I was privy to every conversation they had not only with the salesperson who sold them their product, but the scheduler who booked the appointment, and some random conversations they had with their spouse. I can't stress this point to people enough. "I'm just delivery. I can make a couple of calls and try to connect you with the right person, but unfortunately, I'm just given a folder and a location and told to make it happen."
I've gotten the "you look like you played football" before as well.
"nope, never did"
"oh, really? how come?"
"because jocks are jerks"
clublights
10-10-2011, 23:08
Because I have a hot gf (who's way out of my league) I must have a big dick or a lot of money.. Why can't I just be an awesome guy? [Tooth]
because your an *******. Duh. LOL JK.. or am I ?
I see we now have a profanity filter... all that takes half the joke away ............. darn it ....
because yer a jerk monky
because yer a jerk monky
I like being described as 'the nicest a**hole you'll ever meet'..
Sharpienads
10-11-2011, 08:29
Because I'm such a stud-muffin of a man I must always have chicks hanging all over me.
Because my dad isn't funny I must not be either.
Being in the auto repair industry - Because I repaired your differential does not mean Im responsible for the way your engine is now running, that ran fine before I worked on your differential.
gnihcraes
10-11-2011, 09:09
Because I'm in IT I know everything there is to know about computers, and in general anything that is electronic.
Really, I don't know crap about cell phones and don't care too, seriously. I don't know if such and such brand of laptop will be good for your college kid, I don't care what processor it has, or if it's fast, buy as much memory and disk as you can afford, leave me alone, I really don't care. I'm actually telling you it's really good stuff just so you'll leave me alone.
Just because you see me at the computer store on a Saturday means that you can introduce me to your husband and help him choose a new printer for his home office. Ok, yes, I wouldn't buy that printer. Why? It's crap and you probably can't find a toner for it when the first one runs out. "But it's on sale!" then buy it, why are you arguing with me on a saturday in a computer store!
I have 500 of you stupid people and 1200 devices to keep running all day long every day of the f'n year, I really don't want to screw with anything outside 8am-5pm and not get paid for it.
Yes, I could fix your home computer that is trashed with viruses, but the reason you want me to work on it is because I'm $180 cheaper than geek squad. Not happening, call geek squad, I'm ahead on time and money this way and it's fun to hear you bitch about the cost of geek squad all next week while I laugh at you.
I could go on and on... good thread.
People see my home (it's nice) and assume we're made of money. This happens especially with younger guys. They see where we live and assume that we have so much money that I want to supply them with beer, food, and cigars every time they come over. One even told me I was "spoiled".
What I not-so-patiently explain to them is the fact that my wife and I built this home in '94, did much of the work ourselves, and have been working steadily on it ever since.
I'm a nursing student.
People assume I am gay all the time, because I am big, hairy, in nursing, I don't act gay, and I am fairly polite, many assume I am gay, turns out the term is "Bear."
Failing gay, its "Doctor." Once they find out you're in nursing, they assume you wanted to be a Doctor but weren't smart enough, as you're a guy. I didn't/don't want to be a doctor! I had a ~3.8 GPA with many years of practical hands on clinical experience! I could have, I didn't want to!
+1
If only they could see the price to drill a well...
Very tiny in the grand scheme of things.
hollohas
10-11-2011, 09:44
Because my wife's an Architect we must have a super awesome house or that she must make tons of money. Ever notice how the main character in like 2 out of 3 movies is a rich architect? Reality...Architects don't make a lot, they work too much and a 29 year old one certainly hasn't built her own dream house. Nor have most of the 65 year old ones.
My favorites are this:
I was in the army, people always ask: "Did you kill anyone?" Really? You're asking this of all things?
Or...
I built 2 computers, and have fixed pretty much everyone in my family's computer at least in some way shape or form, they call me up when buying a new computer and ask "Is the [Brand]-[Model] any good?" They probably would give me a funny look face to face when I ask "What are the specs?"
Or...
I do filming, people always send me emails or call asking- "Can you film such and such for me?" or "Can you make a promo video for my band?" Do you have $$$? I have a Facebook (because I'm too cheap and do this on the side to afford a website right now) you can contact me there.
Because I'm in IT I know everything there is to know about computers, and in general anything that is electronic.
Really, I don't know crap about cell phones and don't care too, seriously. I don't know if such and such brand of laptop will be good for your college kid, I don't care what processor it has, or if it's fast, buy as much memory and disk as you can afford, leave me alone, I really don't care. I'm actually telling you it's really good stuff just so you'll leave me alone.
Just because you see me at the computer store on a Saturday means that you can introduce me to your husband and help him choose a new printer for his home office. Ok, yes, I wouldn't buy that printer. Why? It's crap and you probably can't find a toner for it when the first one runs out. "But it's on sale!" then buy it, why are you arguing with me on a saturday in a computer store!
I have 500 of you stupid people and 1200 devices to keep running all day long every day of the f'n year, I really don't want to screw with anything outside 8am-5pm and not get paid for it.
Yes, I could fix your home computer that is trashed with viruses, but the reason you want me to work on it is because I'm $180 cheaper than geek squad. Not happening, call geek squad, I'm ahead on time and money this way and it's fun to hear you bitch about the cost of geek squad all next week while I laugh at you.
I could go on and on... good thread.
YEP....Family is the worse about this, calling my wife and I up and expecting us to ether drop what we are doing and go fix the 6 year old computer that "worked fine last night" or calling us to see if "this computer would suit their needs".
I DON'T CARE!!!!! I don't care what problem you have with your system it sucks to be you. Maybe you should buy a book or take a "computer intro for morons to lazy to understand class", yes that new computer will suit your needs for finding worthless crap on the internet and play your stupid jewel quest game, after all its newer than the P3 you have sitting on your desk at home running win 2k.
/Rant Sorry that hhit a nerve
mevshooter
10-11-2011, 17:23
YEP....Family is the worse about this, calling my wife and I up and expecting us to ether drop what we are doing and go fix the 6 year old computer that "worked fine last night" or calling us to see if "this computer would suit their needs".
I DON'T CARE!!!!! I don't care what problem you have with your system it sucks to be you. Maybe you should buy a book or take a "computer intro for morons to lazy to understand class", yes that new computer will suit your needs for finding worthless crap on the internet and play your stupid jewel quest game, after all its newer than the P3 you have sitting on your desk at home running win 2k.
/Rant Sorry that hhit a nerve
No apologies necessary. That's what the thread is for! I'm no IT guy by any means, but growing up I was essentially responsible for all of the computers in the house, to the point of my dad threatening to ground me if I didn't figure out what the heck he did to the dang computer to break it in the first place.
It's incredible to me that people don't understand that most problems can be fixed with "system restore." Just cycle the dang thing back a couple of days before you picked up a virus downloading unnecessary tool bars from shady sights because you were too busy clicking through the "install now" tabs to notice what you were actually agreeing too.
Back to the being a big guy thing, people always assume I'm hungry. Their response "well, every time we hang out, we go out to eat." Dude, every time we hang out it is at 6 or 7 on a friday or saturday, it's supper time! Or people try to bribe me into doing incredible amounts of work by offering me pizza. Seriously?
You know what they say. When you make and assumption you make an a$$ out of you and umption...
I gotta love when folks assume that being a full time wrench means I'd loooooove nothing more that to spend what little free time I do have working their sh*t bucket for next to nothing. "Why does my car die when I drive it?" or "It doesn't start, what's wrong?" two of my favorites.
Drilldov2.0
10-11-2011, 18:41
Very tiny in the grand scheme of things.
Yes it is, after time. But it is also a valid point.
Because I'm in IT I know everything there is to know about computers, and in general anything that is electronic... I don't care what processor it has, or if it's fast, buy as much memory and disk as you can afford, leave me alone, I really don't care. I'm actually telling you it's really good stuff just so you'll leave me alone.
This... Scrolled through the thread to find this one, knew it had to be in here.
H.
http://co-ar15.com/forums/imgs.xkcd.com/comics/tech_support_cheat_sheet.png
mevshooter
10-11-2011, 18:57
I gotta love when folks assume that being a full time wrench means I'd loooooove nothing more that to spend what little free time I do have working their sh*t bucket for next to nothing. "Why does my car die when I drive it?" or "It doesn't start, what's wrong?" two of my favorites.
My mechanic best friend whom I mentioned earlier actually gets a little mad at me now when I won't even let him look at small things on my car. Sometimes I call and ask an opinion on something and he will say "well, let me look at it before you take it to the usual guy, it might be a quick fix" to which I respond "enough people in your life already take advantage of your servant nature and your natural ability and developed skills with fixing cars, I refuse to be one of those people. Your ability to fix cars will never be a part of our friendship."
Yeah, I'm pretty much the greatest friend ever.
[Tooth]
gnihcraes
10-11-2011, 19:34
I gotta love when folks assume that being a full time wrench means I'd loooooove nothing more that to spend what little free time I do have working their sh*t bucket for next to nothing. "Why does my car die when I drive it?" or "It doesn't start, what's wrong?" two of my favorites.
Sounds like the IT field. :)
SideShow Bob
10-11-2011, 21:33
Because I am in the oilfield, I have a direct impact on the price of gas and I should change it cheaper for all of us.
I'd go for that, so get to it ! [Tooth]
ChunkyMonkey
10-11-2011, 21:40
Same here and it's really annoying!
Heck, I was assuming you were Obama loving Korean too at first. Now I know you are Obama loving Russian. [Tooth]
You mean your not a dem????[ROFL1]
Where are you from originally ?
Born in Singapore, raised in Indonesia and Japan, educated in Boulder, could barely speak any of them. [Coffee]
That just because I am wearing a broncos hoodie I watched every game and know every player in the nfl. I don't even watch football. I was cold so I'm wearing a freaking hoodie.
Try owning a Corvette.
Four years ago I wanted to buy something streetable that I could enjoy more than my dedicated drag cars. I went out and bought a brand new Z06 without knowing how much of a pain in the ass Corvette owners really were.
Typical stupid comments:
'How many miles does it have on it?'
'Does it really have a 427?'
'I have a friend that has a REALLY fast 'Vette!'
Don't even get me started on 'the wave'.
BPTactical
10-11-2011, 22:09
Born in Singapore, raised in Indonesia and Japan, educated in Boulder, could barely speak any of them. [Coffee]
And do you have a valid long form Birth Certificate that is NOT a PDF patch job?[ROFL1][ROFL1][ROFL1]
(Love ya Ken!)
ChunkyMonkey
10-11-2011, 22:11
And do you have a valid long form Birth Certificate that is NOT a PDF patch job?[ROFL1][ROFL1][ROFL1]
No I don't, hence my illegibility to run for the highest office. but I heard, there is a loophole though. [Rant2]
BPTactical
10-11-2011, 22:13
No I don't, hence my illegibility to run for the highest office. but I heard, there is a loophole though. [Rant2]
Too bad-You would do a gooder job!
That because my wife is pleasant to them, that she must just naturally be that way to me.
HA! As if.....
ChunkyMonkey
10-11-2011, 22:19
Unfortunately under the current administration, the illegal immigrants have more rights than the legal ones.
theGinsue
10-11-2011, 22:58
Because I'm such a stud-muffin of a man I must always have chicks hanging all over me.
Rumor has it that the only reason you don't have women haging all over you is because your wife follows you around with a sign that says "Leave him alone - he's mine" - whilst also packing heat.
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Just because I'm a "computer geek" I obviously want to explain to you how to configure your PC with dual motherboards each with quad core processors and 2 (ea) video cards soyou can have the most awesome video gaming system with 4 flat panel monitors.
First off, most of these folks know more about these configurations than I do and secondly, I don't care to even think about stuff like that in my spare time and because of that I wouldn't do it for you without charging you an arm & a leg.
DD977GM2
10-11-2011, 23:40
Heck, I was assuming you were Obama loving Korean too at first. Now I know you are Obama loving Russian. [Tooth]
Born in Singapore, raised in Indonesia and Japan, educated in Boulder, could barely speak any of them. [Coffee]
I dont speak Boulderish very well either [Beer]
theGinsue
10-11-2011, 23:42
I dont speak Boulderish very well either [Beer]
I was thinking the exact same thing whe I read that! [ROFL1]
BlasterBob
10-12-2011, 10:20
Just because I admit to being a retired RAILROADER, it should not be assumed that I am a former LEO or Lawyer.[Tooth][Tooth]
Hey, I am certainly not meaning anything against our LEO folks and no, I did NOT drive trains.
And just because I retired 19 years ago, does not mean that I am really that OLD!!
And just because I retired 19 years ago, does not mean that I am really that OLD!!
Hey, my dad's retired friend at age 76 says he's not that old... compared to the age of the earth! [ROFL2]
Got another one the other day- just because I drive a BMW this guy assumed I was rich and had plenty of money to spare... look inside my fridge right now- I have butter, almost empty 1/2 gallon of milk, 2 coors lights, and a jug of kool-aid. Total cost: about $6.00
ghettodub
10-12-2011, 10:34
People assume that since I'm sleeved with tattoos that I'm either a dirt bag, a crazy liberal, or a drinker and partier...
People assume that since I'm sleeved with tattoos that I'm either a dirt bag, a crazy liberal, or a drinker and partier...
Not a maniacal biker? Not a rockstar?
I know the feeling, I don't have sleeves but I do have a big tat on my inner forearm and I've gotten a few shady looks from customers when they come in the office... then they notice my big 10th Mountain Division decor on my desk (I'll post a pic sometime soon) and ask "oh, did you serve?" Changes their opinion quick!
ghettodub
10-12-2011, 11:03
Not a maniacal biker? Not a rockstar?
!
I get the musician one a lot, which is fair, because I was in quite a few of the bigger Denver hardcore/metal bands. That life is way behind me now though...
Lex_Luthor
10-12-2011, 12:02
One thing that I really REALLY dislike:
When people ask what I do, I respond that I'm a student instructor at a kung fu school. I absolutely hate the inevitable "OOOO you're a kung fu master! WAAAAAAA!" (bruce lee noise and moving their hands in a chopping motion.)
or "OOOO a karate guy!"
It irks me because do people honestly think that something I would dedicate my LIFE to, is deserving of a stupid joke like that? They have NO idea what I've gone through to get where I am. I see 1000's of people come and go, and there are very few that stick with it longer than a couple years, let alone to get to the level of 'teacher'. The number drastically drops the higher up you go and the more time you are around.
And NO, this ain't no F'n karate or tkd class.
I stopped going to college and joined the Army because I must be too dumb to get a degree and function in society[Stooge]
Mobat555
10-12-2011, 12:37
Because I'm a little on the tall side I must like and be good at basketball
You should ask them if they play miniature golf!
BlasterBob
10-12-2011, 14:19
look inside my fridge right now- I have butter, almost empty 1/2 gallon of milk, 2 coors lights, and a jug of kool-aid.
Damn, must be nice to have all that stuff in YOUR fridge. [Tooth]
I could use some of that butter to melt and pour on my supper tonight.
Supper = [Pop]
ghettodub
10-12-2011, 14:38
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Sharpienads
10-12-2011, 23:51
I'm a nursing student.
People assume I am gay all the time, because I am big, hairy, in nursing, I don't act gay, and I am fairly polite, many assume I am gay, turns out the term is "Bear."
Failing gay, its "Doctor." Once they find out you're in nursing, they assume you wanted to be a Doctor but weren't smart enough, as you're a guy. I didn't/don't want to be a doctor! I had a ~3.8 GPA with many years of practical hands on clinical experience! I could have, I didn't want to!
Ha, my wife is a nurse and I call her a wannabe doctor all the time. Then I research medically correct terms for body parts and try to sound smart in front of her.
I always assumed his name was "Sharpiehands" because I never read it correctly. Turns out it is SharpieNADS.
I am the PoPo, therefore I want to shoot yer dogs and write you for 6 over so I get that new toaster.
Oh, as a cop, I automatically know nothing about my Glock service revolver other than how to barely qual once a year and believe only cops should have guns.
*yawn*
Lemme guess Ray, closest to a ranch you got is on your salad?[LOL]
Probably the one for me is being a CDOT employee people think we do nothing all day. Come spend 12+ hours in a plow or patch a pothole in 75 MPH traffic, man a lane closure for 12+ hours in a blizzard, clean up a rolled over semi or pick up a dead elk.
Aside from that I would like think that I am the opposite of what people assume I am.
I thank God for CDOT every time my sorry ass is assigned to a highway district at my PD.
You guys have saved my ass on countless occasions, clearing debris, closing lanes, etc.
DD977GM2
10-13-2011, 01:44
I hate when folks find out that I am knowledgable about firearms, they ask the following....
Them: What do you think of XYZ firearm or do your recommend another?
Me: Its a POS because of the reliability and expensive spare parts and mags and I recommend ABC firearm because of ....then I tell them
plenty of reasons ABC firearm is better then XYZ.
Them: Well I say XYZ for $20.00 and Im still going to get it.
Me: Cool (Then I think to myself, why the **** did you ask me about this when you had your mind made up?)
I am the PoPo, therefore I want to shoot yer dogs and write you for 6 over so I get that new toaster.
Oh, as a cop, I automatically know nothing about my Glock service revolver other than how to barely qual once a year and believe only cops should have guns.
*yawn*
Damn, you get toasters and Glock revolvers????
When people see me with the wife and kids, they always assume that I'm the "help".... [LOL]
... I automatically know nothing about my Glock service revolver ...
When did Glock start making revolvers? HA.
Here's another one. Today is the end of our grading session so grades are due tomorrow.
Kid: This is a band class... it's band... how am I failing?
Me: You haven't turned in any homework, practiced your instrument, and don't pay attention in class. All you do is talk to your neighbor and play on your phone, even after I called your who didn't give two farts because as you said "It's just band." You made yourself fail. You must take responsibility. This is not "just band class". The skills learned in this area of academia will support you in real life whether you continue on in music or not. Unfortuneately, failing is part of real life as well. Thus, at the end of December, you will fail and be able to transfer into another class since you are unwilling to work in this one.
Kids: ....But I like band...
Me: Really? You're grade says otherwise. Why do you like band?
Kid: Because I don't have to do anything....
Me: You understand that THAT is why you are failing right? You haven't done anything. I can't give a grade if you don't even try.
Kid: ....are we watching a movie today?
Me: .... get out of my office....
WTF is happeneing to our society. NO ONE, even kids, want to work... grrrrrrr
So, why do people assume that since "it's just band" that you won't have to work at it? It's not just blowing into plumbing and beating on stuff....
Try owning a Corvette.
Four years ago I wanted to buy something streetable that I could enjoy more than my dedicated drag cars. I went out and bought a brand new Z06 without knowing how much of a pain in the ass Corvette owners really were.
Typical stupid comments:
'How many miles does it have on it?'
'Does it really have a 427?'
'I have a friend that has a REALLY fast 'Vette!'
Don't even get me started on 'the wave'.
I worked in a speed shop for about 15 years...
the running joke: Do you know the difference between a Corvette and a cactus?
the pricks are on the the OUTSIDE of a cactus...
not necessarily true (probably not even usually), but often enough to be funny...
No offense intended [Beer]
^^^ saying that apparently makes everything alright... [LOL]
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