Taking money off the table

1. apsurd ◴[30 Oct 25 19:59 UTC] No.45764609[source]▶

Why do you feel the need to talk about how people talk?

And now you got me doing it lol. It's just something to do. we're all doing it. chill.

and now you're stuck cuz if you respond to me, well is it jut an inferiority complex, need to be right?

2. nonethewiser ◴[30 Oct 25 20:02 UTC] No.45764638[source]▶

I think I already provided that context. I dont understand why someone would talk this way because it feels like something that would satisfy the ego of a toddler. And be ingratiating at best to a well-adjusted adult. I would feel similarly if someone pinched my cheeks and said "aw arent you just a wittle cutesy-wootsy." Yet I see it used without any meaning of offense.

Is it a need to be special? Do you get this overly flattering language in cultures where individualism isnt so pronounced?

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3. shocks ◴[30 Oct 25 20:04 UTC] No.45764675[source]▶

>>45764569 (TP) #

You’re reading too much into it.

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4. SappingTillion3 ◴[30 Oct 25 20:05 UTC] No.45764690{3}[source]▶

>>45764638 #

why do people feel like they need the last word? it feels like something that would satisfy the ego of a toddler.

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5. nonethewiser ◴[30 Oct 25 20:06 UTC] No.45764703[source]▶

>>45764675 #

Meaning you dont think it has anything to do with an inferiority complex or need to be special? I would call that more of a loose hypothesis than a firm theory. I am very much wondering why. That's just some speculation.

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6. nonethewiser ◴[30 Oct 25 20:08 UTC] No.45764728{4}[source]▶

>>45764690 #

Im responding to his question. Now I'm responding to your question. It's not fair to characterize that as "getting the last word." Don't you think?

7. apsurd ◴[30 Oct 25 20:08 UTC] No.45764735{3}[source]▶

>>45764638 #

After thinking about it charitably, it seems like you're asking "why are people different?" Are they being different because they want to convey "being different".

Maybe. But also, people are different because people are different. There's variance. Variance in the Universe is a good thing. I'm no physicist so I'm going to get this some degree of wrong but I'm pretty sure variance (of time/space) is pretty much the definition of reality.

The language topic is good too. English does have a ton of words and so it's baked in the language to be flowery, "extra" if you will. Yeah, different languages, also cool.

8. SappingTillion3 ◴[30 Oct 25 20:09 UTC] No.45764747{3}[source]▶

>>45764703 #

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Asking_Questions

just jaq'ing off huh?

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9. mapontosevenths ◴[30 Oct 25 20:11 UTC] No.45764763[source]▶

>>45764569 (TP) #

Last week I bought groceries rather than a 50lb bag of Monkey Chow. Objectively the Monkey Chow would have been simpler, cheaper, and maybe even healthier but I kind of enjoy interesting things.

If you would prefer a bowl of Monkey Chow that's fine, but don't begrudge the rest of us our souls.

EDIT - I realize now that not everyone knows that Monkey Chow is a thing:

https://web.archive.org/web/20230102005704/https://www.angry...

https://www.sharpefarmsupplies.com/livestock/specialty-anima...

10. nonethewiser ◴[30 Oct 25 20:11 UTC] No.45764766{4}[source]▶

>>45764747 #

Can you elaborate? It is a question, because I'm curious, but clearly not all questions are hinting at some conspiracy. What conspiracy do you think I'm hinting at?

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11. terrelln ◴[30 Oct 25 20:11 UTC] No.45764770[source]▶

>>45764569 (TP) #

Its slang that has made its way from queer culture into mainstream. It is not meant to satisfy anyones ego, other than it just has vague positive connotations. It is used in a pretty equivalent way as "take that money, dude".

12. SappingTillion3 ◴[30 Oct 25 22:03 UTC] No.45765933{5}[source]▶

>>45764766 #

>If criticized, the proponent of such a claim may then defend themselves by asserting they were merely asking questions

hope you're OK.