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Woodwizard

(1,124 posts) Mon Jan 27, 2025, 02:29 PM Jan 27

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Got mistaken for a maga today. [View all]

Was in Tractor Supply getting some hardware for my log trailer. Guy behind me as I am checking out says to me "Trumps sending them all back" with a big grin on his face . I let my better judgement take over instead of saying anything I just stared at him until the smile faded and he looked away.

I am a 60 year old white guy with a crew cut and close beard. I hate to be seen as a Orange menace draft dodging supporter.

Of course on my way back to the shop I came up with a great comeback. Could have answered, Really? He is sending the 1500 traitors back to jail? That's great!

But I don't think that fast especially when not expecting a interaction like that.

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Got mistaken for a maga today. [View all] Woodwizard Jan 27 OP

We should all file your too-late response for future use Attilatheblond Jan 27 #1

I wonder if this is this how the exchange went? TheBlackAdder Jan 27 #31

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Jan 27 #2

Thank you! I will keep that one on file. I rarely (at least, up to now) encounter niyad Jan 27 #3

When at a loss for words in situations like these... LuvLoogie Jan 27 #4

yes, fuck you would do it. barbtries Jan 27 #19

Mad Magazine sometimes ran "Snappy Comebacks". mobeau69 Jan 27 #34

Actually, I think staring at someone is a perfect response. LisaM Jan 27 #5

If had started a reply it would have been ugly off the top of my head. Woodwizard Jan 27 #8

yes , that silence was defening IMO proud patriot Jan 27 #24

Look at them like k55f5r Jan 28 #40

My Scottish relatives have a turn of phrase. LisaM Jan 28 #42

I'm not likely to have anyone say that to me Demobrat Jan 27 #6

I always think of a great response after the encounter. MiKenMi33 Jan 27 #7

I thought about what I would say weeks ago tavernier Jan 27 #9

They would probably agree with you on all of those points. Seriously. subterranean Jan 27 #33

He probably wouldn't have gotten it. rubbersole Jan 27 #10

"I'm confused how that is going to help food prices?" IbogaProject Jan 27 #11

It is bizarre to me PatSeg Jan 27 #12

I used to assume that anyone I liked Demobrat Jan 27 #13

Well he was dumb but close to my age. Woodwizard Jan 27 #27

I think your response was perfect. yardwork Jan 27 #14

I get mistaken for a republican all this time Mosby Jan 27 #15

this makes me so sad proud patriot Jan 27 #26

time to get that you know who is an idiot t shirt 😹 Meowmee Jan 27 #16

"The jerk store called, and they're sending YOU back." JoseBalow Jan 27 #17

that's how i am barbtries Jan 27 #18

I would have engaged him with a negative, such as ... Auggie Jan 27 #20

Just ask for clarification. maxsolomon Jan 27 #21

Could I see your birth certificate, please? usonian Jan 27 #22

My husband has the same dilemma proud patriot Jan 27 #23

The best responses often come just a little too late. TNNurse Jan 27 #25

You did fine. I don't know if smartass answers are very effective. He could read your face. LeftInTX Jan 27 #28

TY That would have been Cha Jan 27 #29

I will use your "could have answered reply" the next chance I get. Emile Jan 27 #30

That was the perfect response IMHO FakeNoose Jan 27 #32

I've got one! "I find it so sad to see people being happy at the site Maraya1969 Jan 27 #35

It's not an unreasonable assumption, given where you were. Ms. Toad Jan 27 #36

Excellent on all counts. My ever present Navy ballcap exposes me to the same experience. UTUSN Jan 27 #37

I hear you! KT2000 Jan 28 #38

I can relate. OldBaldy1701E Jan 28 #39

Ouch! Moments like the first ones of that encounter are jarring! BobTheSubgenius Jan 28 #41