Last week I managed to (just) avoid falling out with my fully vaxxed mother when she gloated that I couldn't travel on holiday because I hadn't been vaccinated.
This subject came about because she is due to go abroad on the 28th Dec.
Anyway, this morning she called me to wish me merry xmas and told me her husband had tested positive for covid so they are now self-isolating. I managed to not gloat, but I'm wondering if I could have indulged just this once :)
No need to gloat, fren -- that's why she called you. It was comms for "I'm sorry."
Refrain from the temptation, and your reward will be GREAT.
Aww, you're a good man, Jonathan.
I was like...daa faq..how you know his name. Derp.
Lol.
OK OK OK (my version of Joe Pesci) I got one that had me walking around talking to the ceiling, asking God WTF kind of test this is????
Mother (ultra-vaxxed) was bloviating at me that I couldn't go with them to (whatever the fuck) cruise they were leaving for yesterday knowing that I won't get on an airplane until the TSA is a distant memory, when she received the news that theirs was one of over 2000 flights canceled by the airlines because of omicron or whatever.
I had to almost put my whole fist in my mouth to keep it quiet!!
I would say that maybe you should gloat. It might be beneficial for her. You've got to take the kid gloves off when the other guy is wailing on you with brass knuckles.
I mean seriously? You've now been reduced to a second class citizen and you're still worried about feelings and such?
I think this is they typical past conservative softness we need to get over.
She was wrong, and now she gets to pay the consequence. That's life.
Maybe gloat is the wrong word. You should however point out to her the irony of her situation.She might realize the error of her ways, but your 2 cents will assist in cementing that disposition.
Right now I'd go for a quick comment (not snarky, but framed as a question about the effectiveness of the vaccine) and cast more doubt into the efficacy of the vaccine by bringing up stories similar to hers that you'll find on the web.
This way, it'll seem like you have been looking for a possible explanation of what has happened (even though you knew the answer all along).
When enough doubt has been cast, you can discuss it further. Who knows, maybe she'll even admit that she has been wrong.
Even if not and you choose to gloat later, it's better to do it when everyone is calm and not worried about getting sick.
I sense some deep resentments in your response... lol. I am greatful that I dont live in a stupid state. All this covid stuff really hasnt caused my state to go insane like it has in some states
Oh yes, here in dark blue commie land. (Hawaii). It's a battle everyday. I'm so jealous of these people who post here saying they've never once worn a mask. Where I'm at, the people are way further behind than in the rest of the country. I seriously can't believe it's taking this long, and that there are actually a lot of people who are okay with being treated like this, and living life in this fashion.
We'll just have to see how all of this turns out.
Last friday my work reluctantly allowed the 2 non-koolaid drinkers to work from home for now so they can start checking vax papers in order to not have to wear masks. On Monday, the first day of a vaxxed-only office, got an email saying someone is sick with covid. Safe effective drugs indeed
Oh man - I wouldn't have been able to resist gloating. You're a better person than I!
I would have.... fuck it.
I might have said something like, "that's not surprising" and left it at that.
Don't gloat. She is still your mother and I'm sure you love her. Keep in mind that people have been brainwashed into submission, and into division over this. Wish them well, help them in any way you can. You have to remember that the ones who are vaccinated are still people and deserve some empathy.
There's a way to indulge just a little without seeming like too much of a prick.
Just a nonchalant comment framed as an innocent question (delivery depends on the tonality) such as "What? (seemingly shocked)... How's that... I thought you were fully vaccinated against covid? (thoughtfully, as if you were really contemplating how that could've happened)"
This gives you satisfactory relief while not seeming like an asshole.
Yeah don’t they need to do them. They’ll figure it out and even if they don’t they come around.
You behaved with class and that was the right thing to do.
Just a friendly PSA, when you say Merry Xmas instead of Merry Christmas you're x-ing out Christ.
I wouldn't gloat but I may emphasize my worry for them being vaxxed and all.
Nah loc
I don't know what goes through her head to be honest. I tried to show her stuff at the beginning but then she asked me not to as it was frightening her.
I really think she would rather just not know, even if it costs her her life. Cowardice.