Current Events > WTF are you supposed to say instead of "thoughts and prayers"?

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Cocytus 04/04/22 4:45:10 PM #1:	Positive vibes, what the fuck ever. All these little tokens of sympathy are often mocked, but what do you say when someone you know lays out a tragedy? I know might sound silly to say something like that, I get it. But still, what, are you gonna lie and say some shit like, "OK, don't worry, I'm on way over RIGHT NOW!" <cite>Cocytus posted [p:964021666] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>Positive vibes, what the fuck ever. All these little tokens of sympathy are often mocked, but what do you say when someone you know lays out a tragedy? I know might sound silly to say something like that, I get it. But still, what, are you gonna lie and say some shit like, "OK, don't worry, I'm on way over RIGHT NOW!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flauros 04/04/22 4:46:15 PM #2:	Roodly-toot-toot! --- https://i.imgur.com/EX6Md7k.gif https://i.imgur.com/ygAzHKB.mp4 https://i.imgur.com/c84omp7.gif https://i.imgur.com/Hj9RrC6.mp4 <cite>Flauros posted [p:964021693] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>Roodly-toot-toot! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Reave314 04/04/22 4:46:23 PM #3:	People don't have issues with "thoughts and prayers". It's when the people who have the power to enact change only offer "thoughts and prayers" rather than anything productive. <cite>Reave314 posted [p:964021700] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>People don't have issues with "thoughts and prayers". It's when the people who have the power to enact change only offer "thoughts and prayers" rather than anything productive. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Phantom36 04/04/22 4:51:35 PM #4:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/4/9/AAP2oHAADGcx.jpg I often find myself having absolutely no idea what to say to people. I've always been super weird about showing emotion to other people, and even weirder if they show it to me. As goofy as this meme appears at first, I have literally offered someone a mint in this situation. --- The Phantom has spoken! <cite>Phantom36 posted [p:964021846] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote> https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/4/9/AAP2oHAADGcx.jpg I often find myself having absolutely no idea what to say to people. I've always been super weird about showing emotion to other people, and even weirder if they show it to me. As goofy as this meme appears at first, I have literally offered someone a mint in this situation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 04/04/22 4:52:37 PM #5:	Phantom36 posted... https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/4/9/AAP2oHAADGcx.jpg I often find myself having absolutely no idea what to say to people. I've always been super weird about showing emotion to other people, and even weirder if they show it to me. As goofy as this meme appears at first, I have literally offered someone a mint in this situation. Haha, somehow that actually seems right. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:964021871] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>Phantom36 posted... </cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/4/9/AAP2oHAADGcx.jpg I often find myself having absolutely no idea what to say to people. I've always been super weird about showing emotion to other people, and even weirder if they show it to me. As goofy as this meme appears at first, I have literally offered someone a mint in this situation.</quote>Haha, somehow that actually seems right. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Axiom 04/04/22 4:53:29 PM #7:	Reave314 posted... People don't have issues with "thoughts and prayers". It's when the people who have the power to enact change only offer "thoughts and prayers" rather than anything productive. <cite>Axiom posted [p:964021896] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>Reave314 posted... </cite> <quote>People don't have issues with "thoughts and prayers". It's when the people who have the power to enact change only offer "thoughts and prayers" rather than anything productive.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Will_VIIII 04/04/22 4:53:40 PM #8:	If it's personal, you say something that makes sense to say to that person you presumably have a relationship of some kind with (family, friend etc) --- "Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words." - Proverbs 23:9. Antivaxxers are objectively stupid people. <cite>Will_VIIII posted [p:964021899] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>If it's personal, you say something that makes sense to say to that person you presumably have a relationship of some kind with (family, friend etc) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EmbraceOfDeath 04/04/22 4:53:48 PM #9:	Damn, that sucks. --- No more shall man have wings to bear him to paradise. Henceforth, he shall walk. <cite>EmbraceOfDeath posted [p:964021901] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>Damn, that sucks. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 04/04/22 4:58:07 PM #10:	ballistic thoughts and prayers, incoming! --- Life is just a journey from the maternity ward to the crematorium. <cite>Nukazie posted [p:964021985] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>ballistic thoughts and prayers, incoming! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
COVxy 04/04/22 5:05:15 PM #11:	"Sanctions" Just as effective, but has massive public approval. --- =E[(x-E[x])(y-E[y])] <cite>COVxy posted [p:964022142] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>"Sanctions" Just as effective, but has massive public approval. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Delta_Force 04/04/22 5:08:31 PM #12:	"And my hammer". Usually does the trick. --- More Bush on Obama's Clinton! What the hell does "should of" mean? <cite>Delta_Force posted [p:964022223] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>"And my hammer". Usually does the trick. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 04/04/22 5:12:16 PM #13:	You guys got a strange attitude. lol <cite>Cocytus posted [p:964022315] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>You guys got a strange attitude. lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ratchetrockon 04/04/22 5:13:07 PM #14:	that sucks dude --- I'm a Taurus I like collecting headphones and iems. My fave game of all time is DMC 3 SE on PC w/ style switch mod. IMO it the best button masher on earth <cite>Ratchetrockon posted [p:964022350] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>that sucks dude </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulJoe 04/04/22 5:13:23 PM #15:	Say "Grrr that tears it, I'm gonna think and pray!" They will appreciate that you sound aggravated and therefore relate to their plight. --- Still waiting on that third threat <cite>ViewtifulJoe posted [p:964022356] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>Say "Grrr that tears it, I'm gonna think and pray!" They will appreciate that you sound aggravated and therefore relate to their plight. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
shiby with it 04/04/22 5:17:19 PM #16:	The only people who complain about that sort of thing are people who are obsessed with fulfilling their self-righteous obsession with making themselves feel morally superior to everyone else. The tech giants are doing a great job at nudging the rest of the world into adopting variations of China's social credit system. --- ...I knew this 45 year old guy, goes by the name of Uncle Slappy, used to hang out on the corner of 56th and Rucker... -SArmstr0ng <cite>shiby with it posted [p:964022456] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>The only people who complain about that sort of thing are people who are obsessed with fulfilling their self-righteous obsession with making themselves feel morally superior to everyone else. The tech giants are doing a great job at nudging the rest of the world into adopting variations of China's social credit system. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Will_VIIII 04/04/22 5:33:29 PM #17:	shiby with it posted... The only people who complain about that sort of thing are people who are obsessed with fulfilling their self-righteous obsession with making themselves feel morally superior to everyone else. The tech giants are doing a great job at nudging the rest of the world into adopting variations of China's social credit system. Can someone translate this --- "Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words." - Proverbs 23:9. Antivaxxers are objectively stupid people. <cite>Will_VIIII posted [p:964022831] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>shiby with it posted... </cite> <quote>The only people who complain about that sort of thing are people who are obsessed with fulfilling their self-righteous obsession with making themselves feel morally superior to everyone else. The tech giants are doing a great job at nudging the rest of the world into adopting variations of China's social credit system.</quote>Can someone translate this </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokison 04/04/22 5:36:26 PM #18:	I usually just say "My condolences, I hope things get better". --- Word from the wise: Don't run in the shower. <cite>Lokison posted [p:964022895] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>I usually just say "My condolences, I hope things get better". </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Prestoff 04/04/22 5:41:51 PM #21:	Reave314 posted... People don't have issues with "thoughts and prayers". It's when the people who have the power to enact change only offer "thoughts and prayers" rather than anything productive. This. Politician: "Sorry about your child getting killed in a mass shooting. We're still not gonna do a damn thing about it because we love our guns, but thoughts and prayers all around." --- DI MOLTO! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:964023025] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>Reave314 posted... </cite> <quote>People don't have issues with "thoughts and prayers". It's when the people who have the power to enact change only offer "thoughts and prayers" rather than anything productive.</quote> This. Politician: "Sorry about your child getting killed in a mass shooting. We're still not gonna do a damn thing about it because we love our guns, but thoughts and prayers all around." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LostForest 04/04/22 5:45:28 PM #22:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] If someone did this for me while I was grieving, I'd be insulted lol. --- http://poorcouplesfoodguide.com Agender, curry fan, Top 10 lister, indie dev, gym hitter, musician, et al. <cite>LostForest posted [p:964023101] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> If someone did this for me while I was grieving, I'd be insulted lol. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nfearurspecimn 04/04/22 5:48:06 PM #23:	you can say thoughts and prayers if you make sure to make it clear you mean it --- Wake up. You have to wake up. currently a preta/hungry ghost Dai Grepher: I was wrong. My entire theory is incorrect. Zero Mission IS a remake of Metroid. <cite>nfearurspecimn posted [p:964023169] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>you can say thoughts and prayers if you make sure to make it clear you mean it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrToothHasYou 04/05/22 2:52:59 PM #24:	"Thoughts and prayers" or similar sentiments are appropriate when there isn't any reasonable material support that you can provide, or offer to provide. People who are criticized for offering thoughts and prayers specifically are generally being criticized because they could easily offer meaningful assistance, but have chosen not to. If someone is drowning in front of you, praying for them is not an appropriate response. If someone's house has burned down, and you have money to spare, then only offering prayers for them is insufficient. It's criticized not for the phrasing, but because it's doing the least you could do when you could be doing more instead. --- An Injury to One is an Injury to All https://iww.org/ <cite>MrToothHasYou posted [p:964046850] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>"Thoughts and prayers" or similar sentiments are appropriate when there isn't any reasonable material support that you can provide, or offer to provide. People who are criticized for offering thoughts and prayers specifically are generally being criticized because they could easily offer meaningful assistance, but have chosen not to. If someone is drowning in front of you, praying for them is not an appropriate response. If someone's house has burned down, and you have money to spare, then only offering prayers for them is insufficient. It's criticized not for the phrasing, but because it's doing the least you could do when you could be doing more instead. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gobstoppers12 04/05/22 2:56:08 PM #25:	"That's rough, buddy" --- I write Naruto Fanfiction. But I am definitely not a furry. <cite>Gobstoppers12 posted [p:964046926] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>"That's rough, buddy" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Eramir 04/05/22 2:58:57 PM #26:	shiby with it posted... The only people who complain about that sort of thing are people who are obsessed with fulfilling their self-righteous obsession with making themselves feel morally superior to everyone else. The tech giants are doing a great job at nudging the rest of the world into adopting variations of China's social credit system. How did you manage to spin something as innocent as this thread into "China bad" wtf messed up <cite>Eramir posted [p:964046990] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>shiby with it posted... </cite> <quote>The only people who complain about that sort of thing are people who are obsessed with fulfilling their self-righteous obsession with making themselves feel morally superior to everyone else. The tech giants are doing a great job at nudging the rest of the world into adopting variations of China's social credit system.</quote>How did you manage to spin something as innocent as this thread into "China bad" wtf messed up </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ultimate reaver 04/05/22 6:00:34 PM #27:	haunts and scares! happy halloween!!! --- I pray god will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with this beautiful, stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in truth <cite>ultimate reaver posted [p:964051905] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>haunts and scares! happy halloween!!! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 04/05/22 6:02:46 PM #28:	Iunno, it's fine in my book --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:964051955] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>Iunno, it's fine in my book </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 04/05/22 6:03:56 PM #29:	Gobstoppers12 posted... "That's rough, buddy" This is my go to --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:964051989] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>Gobstoppers12 posted... </cite> <quote>"That's rough, buddy"</quote>This is my go to </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PesticideDream 04/05/22 6:15:54 PM #30:	EmbraceOfDeath posted... Damn, that sucks. This is what I say, but "ah man, that sucks" <cite>PesticideDream posted [p:964052278] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>EmbraceOfDeath posted... </cite> <quote>Damn, that sucks.</quote> This is what I say, but "ah man, that sucks" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BTH_Phoenix 04/06/22 3:46:48 PM #31:	f --- whoosh <cite>BTH_Phoenix posted [p:964075572] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>f </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dj1200 04/06/22 3:48:10 PM #32:	Sorry to hear is what I always say. --- "It was so ridiculous and I have so many feelings about it." -Virtual Energies <cite>dj1200 posted [p:964075615] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>Sorry to hear is what I always say. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 04/06/22 3:49:48 PM #33:	There's nothing wrong with a random joe sixpack giving empty platitudes or well-wishes to someone going through a rough time, but there's a world of difference between that and a major elected official or civic leader doing only that. --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:964075664] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>There's nothing wrong with a random joe sixpack giving empty platitudes or well-wishes to someone going through a rough time, but there's a world of difference between that and a major elected official or civic leader doing only that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
toreysback 04/06/22 3:51:13 PM #34:	there there --- Debussy understood that a work of art, or any effort to create beauty was always regarded by some people as a personal attack <cite>toreysback posted [p:964075714] in WTF are yo... [t:79972328]...</cite> <quote>there there </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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