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parathalyn

Holiday Insanity has Begun

Nov 23, 2009 23:50

Best Buy Black Friday 2009 sales ads and the ‘Religious Storm’Oh, give me a break! Why are the religious nuts so insecure? If acknowledging someone else's holiday or just simply saying "Happy Holidays" (instead of "Happy A, B, C, D & E") is all it takes to threaten your faith and get your panties in a bunch, then you don't deserve to keep your ( Read more... )

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cheez_ball November 24 2009, 18:57:00 UTC

You know how to shut down someone who gets huffy if you say "Happy Holidays?" Wait for a reaction, then stop and say, "Since I don't know you, Happy Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Solstice, Saturnalia Birthday, Anniversary...." And continue as long as you can. They'll usually get the picture.

While I understand why they're all huffy, they've got to unclench and realize that they live in a melting pot.

parathalyn November 25 2009, 14:15:28 UTC

Yep, I've done that one. Most of the people reacted with a "Ok, you can stop now." Only one person got pissed off and lectured me on how those other aren't real holidays because they are celebrated by blacks, Atheists, etc. She didn't even accept "Happy Holidays" = "Happy Thanksgiving, X-mas, and New Year's." It was all about X-mas to her.