Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021)

I honestly don't know what kind of backwater towns you people live in if this is even a debate...
Where I'm from, it's just common sense—waiters at a restaurant should automatically bring out a water bowl for my dog, and honestly, it’s rare to find anyone who doesn't stop for a second to give him some pets.

Every once in a while, I get a real nice reminder of why you should just steer clear of this entire country.

Forget about Larry Fox5, just ignore those idiots ☕

brightpilot6 said:To some people, dogs actually carry more weight than human beings 🙂

Goodness 🤦😂

Did your dog bite Byron on the leg? Just come clean.☕

Byron? Not quite. Honestly, we were just walking down the street when this whole thing happened—it felt like some tacky red and white patterned quilt just got shaken out over us, and that was the extent of it. What really gets to me is that he went and smeared her brand new Fendi coat in the process; some kind of fake fur caught onto it, and now there's this lingering scent of stale air everywhere.

Later on, we headed to a restaurant for a bite to eat, but since his stomach wasn't feeling too great, he spent the whole time barking and snapping at everyone. I made sure to lodge a formal complaint with both the server and the chef, and we didn't even pay for his meal, though I'm sure they ended up getting a glowing review on TripAdvisor anyway.

Patrick Martin said:I’m 100% with Byron on this one. I recently got myself a dog, and honestly, the last thing I want to do is drag random people into some messy, awkward situation just because of him. The real issue here? It's those selfish owners who think the entire world revolves around them. You know the type—people who try to fix their own deep-seated complexes in these twisted, borderline pathological ways.

Until recently, I was actually pretty grossed out by the idea of ever owning a dog, but life happens and circumstances change, so now he’s basically gotten under my skin. Still, even with him, there have to be limits.

If things start getting weird or sketchy, you just call the cops and call it a day. At the end of the day, human dignity comes first.☕

And as for those restaurants? For Christ's sake, get them out of business. Just kick them out.

Judging by the way you write your PDFs, I’m guessing the pup arrived with a white cane in tow, wouldn't you say? ☕

My cat is acting exactly the same way.
He absolutely hated his experience at the restaurant, and now he refuses to go on walks with me altogether.

Just imagine that—he actually went for the leg. He’s probably wearing some kind of baggy trousers, maybe sweatpants or even a jumpsuit. It’s pretty obvious that dogs can sense a total fashion disaster from a mile away ☕

brightpilot6 said:Byron? Not quite. Honestly, we were just walking down the street when this whole thing happened—it felt like some tacky red and white patterned quilt just got shaken out over us, and that was the extent of it. What really gets to me is that he went and smeared her brand new Fendi coat in the process; some kind of fake fur caught onto it, and now there's this lingering scent of stale air everywhere.

Later on, we headed to a restaurant for a bite to eat, but since his stomach wasn't feeling too great, he spent the whole time barking and snapping at everyone. I made sure to lodge a formal complaint with both the server and the chef, and we didn't even pay for his meal, though I'm sure they ended up getting a glowing review on TripAdvisor anyway.

🤣 🤦

brightpilot6 said:Judging by the way you write your PDFs, I’m guessing the pup arrived with a white cane in tow, wouldn't you say? ☕

if we're playing that game, then I guess I'm Gandalf and you're

brightpilot6 said:Just imagine that—he actually went for the leg. He’s probably wearing some kind of baggy trousers, maybe sweatpants or even a jumpsuit. It’s pretty obvious that dogs can sense a total fashion disaster from a mile away ☕

those baggy 🤦

they say bell-bottoms... Byron wears bell-bottoms just like Paul Breitner ☕

actually, he basically flew straight into the dog's airspace wearing those things 😂

Patrick Martin said:if we're playing that game, then I guess I'm Gandalf and you're



those baggy 🤦

they say bell-bottoms... Byron wears bell-bottoms just like Paul Breitner ☕

actually, he basically flew straight into the dog's airspace wearing those things 😂

🤣 🤣

ZZ seems more interested in slapping Patrick Martin than putting a sweater on a dog.

I’d much rather take a slap to the face than get swung at with a baseball bat—you know, that "white stick" nonsense 😂

Listen to this guy, acting like he's Gandalf. Look, Prika, you're getting a little too full of yourself here:



By the way, calling someone a jerk and waving a white cane is basically just Saruman's version of a tea cup, isn't it? ☕

Byron is nothing more than a Fraudo, living his life inside a Wreath 😂

Given his incredible vibe and how he carries himself, ZZ would definitely be the first one to



your big shot leader and total idol ☕

William Gomez5 said:I will honestly never wrap my head around this—what kind of logic made this so freaking mainstream?

You’ve got people just strolling through the local mall or an artsy downtown spot, and nobody says a damn word. 🙏

So, a buddy of mine—he works at this IT firm in downtown Chicago, pretty chill setup, good vibes, you know?—well, they let people bring their dogs into the office. One day, this dog starts barking and whining like crazy, and nobody can get anything done. But here's the kicker: you can't even say anything to the owner! Then, to top it all off, turns out the dog had some "stomach issues" and just straight-up crapped right there on the floor. 🙏

Look, maybe that's an extreme case, but seeing this crap in retail stores and restaurants happens every single day.

It’s like these business owners have turned into some kind of weird little cult.

Look, if you actually try to ban them, you just lose customers, plain and simple. A huge chunk of urban dog owners are basically a cult, and they’ll come for your neck online acting like total SJWs. Even if they aren't actually bringing their dogs into the high-end shops, you still end up getting trashed by that whole crowd for "bad publicity."

And let's be real, most people working inside those stores probably don't want dogs running around their workspace either—regardless of how much everyone else loves them—but they just have to sit there and suck it up.

Honestly, seeing someone walk into a shopping mall with a dog is a perfect litmus test for spotting an idiot; it's that whole "it's technically allowed, but it's just not appropriate" vibe, so if you're an idiot, go ahead and walk right in.

The second those owners step through the door, they immediately get lumped in with the weirdos wearing black shirts with extremist slogans on them.

Larry Fox5 said:I honestly don't know what kind of backwater towns you people live in if this is even a debate...
Where I'm from, it's just common sense—waiters at a restaurant should automatically bring out a water bowl for my dog, and honestly, it’s rare to find anyone who doesn't stop for a second to give him some pets.

Every once in a while, I get a real nice reminder of why you should just steer clear of this entire country.

Well, you know, those backwater towns where half the dogs are just as poorly behaved as their owners.

Look, I don't have a problem with dogs being allowed in, especially if they're actually trained—I wouldn't walk out or start a protest over it—but I do think it's just plain bad manners to bring a dog into a space where other people are trying to eat.

If we're talking about hiking trailheads or mountain lodges, then sure, that's fine by me.

Honestly, there’s nothing quite as exhausting as those fanatics who run the anti-dog crusade in restaurants and cafes. You can barely breathe a word about having a dog nearby before they’re all standing up in protest; if you aren't strictly against them, you're immediately branded an idiot, a lunatic, or some kind of extremist. It’s like they have this coordinated strike team ready to swarm you online acting like the ultimate SJWs. There really isn't a more relentless group of zealots out there.

Dealing with dogs is honestly just like dealing with toddlers—if they’re being total brats, everyone ends up having a miserable time.
No one should be forced to deal with my kid (or my dog) just tearing through the house like a maniac.

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.

ironpanther5 said:Well, you know, those backwater towns where half the dogs are just as poorly behaved as their owners.

Look, I don't have a problem with dogs being allowed in, especially if they're actually trained—I wouldn't walk out or start a protest over it—but I do think it's just plain bad manners to bring a dog into a space where other people are trying to eat.

If we're talking about hiking trailheads or mountain lodges, then sure, that's fine by me.

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?