Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021)

I once had a dog bite my arm, though it wasn't particularly severe.

Honestly, nothing ruins my day quite like having a pigeon take a massive dump right in my mouth

brightpilot6 said:At the end of the day, everything really boils down to the individual—their upbringing and their level of social intelligence. Someone who constantly irritates everyone else through sheer clumsiness, shouting in public spaces, littering, letting their kids run wild, or parking illegally is likely going to treat their dog with that same lack of consideration. They won't keep it on a leash, they'll tolerate its unruly behavior or let it crowd strangers, and they won't bother buying decent food for it. Dog owners who fall into this category of inconsiderate people aren't any worse than reckless drivers or negligent parents.

It’s simply another symptom of the ongoing decay of our established social norms.

I can see most of the arguments, though I must admit I don't quite grasp why so many of you find the presence of a dog in a dining area to be such a hygienic catastrophe. It isn't exactly licking your steak, is it? Honestly, a waiter exhaling onto your food while carrying it to the table presents a far greater health risk. But, whatever.

I'm with you on the first two paragraphs.

Personally, I don't mind a dog in a restaurant, provided it isn't barking its head off or constantly weaving through my legs.

I realize a good chunk of people just can't stand eating in the same space as animals. So, in my opinion, owners should respect that and just not bring their dogs into restaurants.

Dogs have certain smells, they shed hair everywhere, they're sniffing everything in sight—people have a natural aversion to that when they're sitting at a table.
When I was staying with an aunt during summer vacation, she had dogs that were allowed inside the house; I ate right next to them and even tossed them bits of food, and I didn't mind at all because I love animals. But others find it annoying in a restaurant setting, and I totally get why.

Of course, in a mountain lodge, a rest stop, or one of those pet-friendly specialty restaurants, I think having a dog inside is perfectly fine.
If it bothered me, I simply wouldn't walk through the door in the first place, and then there wouldn't be a problem.

Honestly, the absolute worst part of hiking is when you finally reach some mountain lodge. You’ve spent the entire climb basically dying, you finally collapse onto a bench just to catch your breath, and then—out of nowhere—some hyperactive little pup comes charging in. It starts wagging its tail, running in circles, and just aggressively flaunting its endless energy right in your face. Such an arrogant little brat. ☕

Larry Fox5 said:The dog isn't sitting in a chair or licking plates—it’s under the table, literally out of sight. Honestly, I have no clue how any sane person could be bothered by that, whether they love dogs or not...

And why even bother complaining about "badly behaved" pets when we should probably be talking about certain people instead?

I mean, what’s the real difference between sitting next to a dog that keeps bugging its owner to get into their food, versus some guy at the next table who farts every thirty seconds?

Personally, I don't have an issue with smells or how a pet owner decides to feed their animal under the table—whether it's specialized food in a bowl or scraps from their own plate. I don't find dogs gross, period.

My real issues are things like barking, loud noises, obnoxious kids, or someone driving by with a blown-out muffler.

On the flip side, there are plenty of people—a pretty significant chunk, actually—who just don't want to eat or hang out in a cramped space with animals, so I think restaurant owners should at least try to be considerate of them, since a dining room is supposed to be a special kind of place.

If at least a third of the people you know hate eating in the same vicinity as a dog, it probably shouldn't occur to you to bring that dog into a restaurant in the first place. It’s not like it's mandatory; most people can easily figure out where their pet will be while they're out grabbing a meal.

It's really on them.

I don't know what kind of crowd you run with, but honestly, nobody I've ever met has ever told me they feel awkward eating at a restaurant just because there's a dog around.
So, we aren't talking about some small percentage here—it's literally zero percent.
And look, in all my years on this planet, I’ve never had one single bad experience with it—doesn't matter if it was my dog or someone else's...

Is it possible they’re running with Charles Roberts33?

Footage of that horrific incident has surfaced, showing how some cruel bystanders actually mocked their fellow citizen's suffering while filming:

Peter Thompson4 said:Honestly, nothing ruins my day quite like having a pigeon take a massive dump right in my mouth

God damn, talk about surgical precision—hitting such a tiny target while they're mid-flight... just wow. 🙏🙏🙏

brightpilot6 said:Footage of that horrific incident has surfaced, showing how some cruel bystanders actually mocked their fellow citizen's suffering while filming:

So now our very own Charles Roberts33 is being branded a hipster with a trimmed beard? Just more cheap smears from those Argentine Dog lovers... there really is no worse cult than them☕

Larry Fox5 said:I don't know what kind of crowd you run with, but honestly, nobody I've ever met has ever told me they feel awkward eating at a restaurant just because there's a dog around.
So, we aren't talking about some small percentage here—it's literally zero percent.
And look, in all my years on this planet, I’ve never had one single bad experience with it—doesn't matter if it was my dog or someone else's...

I’ve overheard people mentioning it before, though it’s hardly ever the main topic of conversation for me. Honestly, it’s just basic logic to assume a decent chunk of the population feels this way.

https://today.yougov.com/topics/life...gs-restaurants
https://www.thejournal.ie/dogs-resta...53181-Aug2016/
https://www.baytoday.ca/polls/is-it-...r-patios-13971
https://www.donegaldaily.com/2017/12...n-restaurants/
https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/...lowed/21407744
http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-exp...aders-weigh-in

I'm genuinely stunned by the disbelief here; your little circle of friends isn't exactly the gold standard for proving my point that plenty of people would rather not have dogs hovering near them while they eat. No offense intended—you're clearly an intelligent guy—but I truly don't get why you're surprised that a significant percentage of people share this sentiment.

I realize these links aren't exactly high-brow academic journals, and they'll probably just get swarmed by Byron bots anyway. 🙂

What is life, really? Back around 2014, the debater Charles Roberts33 was basically sitting on top of the world, until that infamous 93rd minute happened. Since then, it’s just been a slow, agonizing slide downward, leading us all the way to today, where every random person in a cheap windbreaker feels entitled to vent their frustrations at him and everything he’s built.

ironpanther5 said:I’ve overheard people mentioning it before, though it’s hardly ever the main topic of conversation for me. Honestly, it’s just basic logic to assume a decent chunk of the population feels this way.

https://today.yougov.com/topics/life...gs-restaurants
https://www.thejournal.ie/dogs-resta...53181-Aug2016/
https://www.baytoday.ca/polls/is-it-...r-patios-13971
https://www.donegaldaily.com/2017/12...n-restaurants/
https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/...lowed/21407744
http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-exp...aders-weigh-in

I'm genuinely stunned by the disbelief here; your little circle of friends isn't exactly the gold standard for proving my point that plenty of people would rather not have dogs hovering near them while they eat. No offense intended—you're clearly an intelligent guy—but I truly don't get why you're surprised that a significant percentage of people share this sentiment.

I realize these links aren't exactly high-brow academic journals, and they'll probably just get swarmed by Byron bots anyway. 🙂

It's because he's a dog owner; he's part of the cult. People like that live in their own little bubble. ☕

Dogs run all over the place. They often learn bad habits, like being messy in restaurants and leaving tracks everywhere. Even when they seem "well-behaved," they still smell, especially the giant breeds. It's not some sci-fi fantasy to suggest that restaurant owners and customers just don't want that.

Look, I’ll jump in here as a massive animal lover and a total dog person, but also as someone who’s firmly on the "no dogs allowed" side when it comes to restaurants, malls, and whatever else:
1. It bugs other people, and under
2. It's just bad for the animals themselves.

We’ve spoiled them so much they sleep in our beds and on our couches, eating better than some actual humans. All that's missing is them sitting in restaurants or wandering through stores—because why not, right? If my dog is being a good boy while we shop, I’d honestly rather take him for a walk outside. Or if he’s chill enough to nap under the table at a restaurant, he can just nap at home. It’s not like they care where they walk or sleep, but because of everyone else, my dog stays in the car or at home while I'm out. He gets to run around in nature instead of stuck in some suburban shopping mall.

But seriously, if a place is advertised as pet-friendly, why should anyone without a dog even care? Just don't go there. 🤷

Bottom line: respect others by respecting your own pets. It’s all connected.

Restaurants are meant for gentlemen—so why shouldn't one bring a dog along? ☕

Man, would they seriously rather drag their own dog out of the wreckage than Tude's kid? ☕

Paul Sanders5 said:Man, would they seriously rather drag their own dog out of the wreckage than Tude's kid? ☕

If the fire is in a restaurant, I'm grabbing the dog. Because honestly, who even knows if the dog was in the restaurant to begin with? ☕

ruggedjackal46 said:If the fire is in a restaurant, I'm grabbing the dog. Because honestly, who even knows if the dog was in the restaurant to begin with? ☕

🤣🤣

Paul Sanders5 said:Man, would they seriously rather drag their own dog out of the wreckage than Tude's kid? ☕

Only people who actually own a dog can answer that question...

ruggedjackal46 said:If the fire is in a restaurant, I'm grabbing the dog. Because honestly, who even knows if the dog was in the restaurant to begin with? ☕

You aren't even getting triggered because you have a cat—for people like you, the only real debate is whether to get your own cat or just adopt someone else's kitten...

Basically, there isn't a right answer—you can't really predict how you'll act when things go south in real life... there's no time to sit around overthinking everything, so your reactions are mostly just pure instinct.

Larry Fox5 said:Only people who actually own a dog can answer that question...

You aren't even getting triggered because you have a cat—for people like you, the only real debate is whether to get your own cat or just adopt someone else's kitten...

Basically, there isn't a right answer—you can't really predict how you'll act when things go south in real life... there's no time to sit around overthinking everything, so your reactions are mostly just pure instinct.

By the time I’m standing here in the middle of the fire, overthinking this whole thing, the cat has already leaped through the window, onto a branch, down the tree, and out onto the street, perfectly safe. ☕