Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021)

Paul Martinez73 said:I’d say the ESPN guy, since he's younger, sharper, and more responsible—I actually expect him to grasp the fallout from what he does.

What am I supposed to explain to a 70-year-old? If you have grandparents still around, you already know how stubborn they can be... that old-age obstinacy is real. That's why we, the younger and smarter generation, have to act a bit more responsibly and look out for them.

Honestly, I think people would have way more empathy if this disease could jump from humans to dogs. People would keep their pups inside, avoid all contact, wear NASA spacesuits just to go home, and weep when their pets passed away. But as it stands, it’s just some old folks, so who cares...

Hope you get my point...

urbanhawk17 said:The whole thing with masks and the absolute idiots is just peak comedy.

I went to grab some groceries at the grocery store, and this guy practically breathes down my neck, standing inches away. Of course, he’s wearing a mask.

So I tell him, "Your mask doesn't mean much if you're still crowding everyone."

And he snaps back, "I've got mine on, so why don't you get one too and stop worrying?"

First off, he clearly doesn't get that the mask is supposed to protect me, not him. Second, he's actually part of the problem because he thinks having a mask makes him invincible, like he's Jesus Christ or something. Third, he couldn't care less if someone else gets sick; he only cares about himself.

Personally, I don't wear a mask. I just keep my distance from people—which, honestly, hasn't been bad for me—I don't touch things unnecessarily, and I follow the rules. Maybe even more than necessary.

I'm not really the type to join in on all this hysteria, but I'll play along until the end. The issue is that so many people don't follow any rules at all, and that's how you end up with a mess.

urbanhawk17 said:The whole thing with masks and the absolute idiots is just peak comedy.

I went to grab some groceries at the grocery store, and this guy practically breathes down my neck, standing inches away. Of course, he’s wearing a mask.

So I tell him, "Your mask doesn't mean much if you're still crowding everyone."

And he snaps back, "I've got mine on, so why don't you get one too and stop worrying?"

First off, he clearly doesn't get that the mask is supposed to protect me, not him. Second, he's actually part of the problem because he thinks having a mask makes him invincible, like he's Jesus Christ or something. Third, he couldn't care less if someone else gets sick; he only cares about himself.

Personally, I don't wear a mask. I just keep my distance from people—which, honestly, hasn't been bad for me—I don't touch things unnecessarily, and I follow the rules. Maybe even more than necessary.

I'm not really the type to join in on all this hysteria, but I'll play along until the end. The issue is that so many people don't follow any rules at all, and that's how you end up with a mess.

Elizabeth Mendoza said:That’s not panic. It’s just being smart and staying cautious.

There is zero point in heading out if the highways are absolutely packed with people; things will never settle down if everyone rushes out at once.

urbanhawk17 said:Look, I guess you have to ask yourself who’s actually being more reckless here. Is it the old man, or is it ESPN—assuming they're the ones who just showed up and took a seat on the bench? Maybe it's both, I don't know.

Amanda Evans2 said:They went on absolute shopping sprees. It got to the point where major retailers had to start rationing certain goods just to keep the shelves from going bare.
It’s a perfect reflection of our national character.

I mean, honestly, are we really at a point where someone has to tell you to wash your hands, eat decent food, or stop breathing down everyone's neck during flu season?

You see people walking around in those flimsy N95 masks that don't protect anyone, wearing rubber gloves, and trying to maintain a ten-foot radius from one another.
We’ve turned into a society that demonizes its own neighbors while living in these twisted, delusional bubbles.

Look, I get it—war and economic crises tend to drag the absolute worst out of humanity, but you’d think every ten years we might actually remember how selfish and hypocritical we all truly are.

#stayhome

ruggedjackal46 said:Forget social distancing—you just tossed that poor guy right under the bus. Crown was 😂

brightpilot6 said:It’s like watching Dad go door-to-door during Halloween, knocking on everyone's house while they all act like they don't have a cent to spare, yet somehow this guy over here is walking around with pockets absolutely bursting with cash. He actually has the nerve to tell him, "Don't worry about making a profit," only for the other one to snap back, "I've already got my costume; why don't you just grab one yourself and stop stressing?" 😂

brightpilot6 said:It’s like watching Dad go door-to-door during Halloween, knocking on everyone's house while they all act like they don't have a cent to spare, yet somehow this guy over here is walking around with pockets absolutely bursting with cash. He actually has the nerve to tell him, "Don't worry about making a profit," only for the other one to snap back, "I've already got my costume; why don't you just grab one yourself and stop stressing?" 😂

ruggedjackal46 said:🤣

A guy goes along with his friend to rob a Chase Bank, but the cops catch him. He ends up doing five years in federal prison. Once he finally gets out, he tracks down his old buddy and asks how on earth he managed to get away with it. The friend just shrugs and says, "I had a mask. Get one and you'll be fine." 😂

I can't believe we're actually talking about this. It’s one of those things that just hits you out of nowhere. I've been sitting here thinking about it all morning, and honestly? My mind is blown. We need to dig deeper into this. There’s so much more to uncover if we really want to get to the bottom of it. Let's get into the weeds on this one. kaže:
There are really only two ways this plays out. It either follows its own natural cycle—since most viruses tend to move in waves, usually hitting us seasonally—or we see the invention of a vaccine. I mean, if we’re talking about some wild medical breakthrough or a miracle drug scenario, that's the only other way out.

Look, let’s be real here: none of these measures are actually going to stop the virus in its tracks. All they're doing is slowing the pandemic down a bit. So, please, stop pointing fingers at people for no reason. If you're genuinely this worried, do yourself a favor and go do some actual research.

brightpilot6 said:It’s like watching Dad go door-to-door during Halloween, knocking on everyone's house while they all act like they don't have a cent to spare, yet somehow this guy over here is walking around with pockets absolutely bursting with cash. He actually has the nerve to tell him, "Don't worry about making a profit," only for the other one to snap back, "I've already got my costume; why don't you just grab one yourself and stop stressing?" 😂

ruggedjackal46 said:🤣

A guy goes along with his friend to rob a Chase Bank, but the cops catch him. He ends up doing five years in federal prison. Once he finally gets out, he tracks down his old buddy and asks how on earth he managed to get away with it. The friend just shrugs and says, "I had a mask. Get one and you'll be fine." 😂