Wednesday, September 21, 2011

On Etiquette

Understanding Facebook Etiquette,

How many people have posted something like, "Shittiest day ever, dog's in hospital, father got run over by a car and I got fired from my job." Only to get more angry and depressed when some of your cruel shitty friends "like" your status.

Stop right there!  You're an idiot!  It seems that they're liking all the bad things happening to you because you interpret "like" literally.  When people like "bad day" statuses they are just saying, "Hello dearest friend, I have also had shitty days and know what you're going through.  But, I'm so glad it's not happening to me your poor schmuck.  HAH!"  That last part is because you have bad friends.

Let's look at some other potential statuses and what "liking" them could mean.

"Gabriel and Betty are no longer in a relationship"
-Your friends who like this are saying, "I'm so glad you finally got rid of your oppressive overbearing girlfriend, she was really bringing you down. You should hear what she says about you after we have sex."

"Dog got ran over by a car, worst day ever."
-People who like this are comisserating that you have indeed had a rough day.  Yet they're happy that the unavoidable death of a dog is the worst thing that's ever happened to you.  Really, that's a plus!  So stop being such a little girl.

"Clowns stole my car."
-That's just awesome.  Legit, they just like that.

So remember, your friends aren't necessarily brutish asses.  Maybe you're just being ornery and need to cut it out Mrs. Debbie Downer.

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