Cardinal Rule Broken by Our Greek Advisor ;-(

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I would think it less offensive used in a context as it was above (and largely how the meme has been used), because you're acknowledging the fact that you have a "problem" that, in comparison to starving children in Africa, is relatively insignificant. You are acknowledging your privilage to dote on frivolous things.

Yeah, this is actually the reason why some find it offensive - it's an implicit value statement.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

Yeah, this is actually the reason why some find it offensive - it's an implicit value statement.

Seeing as my intention was to offend the OP, I think I have achieved my objectives. You don't make that statement without the intent to be derisive.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

Seeing as my intention was to offend the OP, I think I have achieved my objectives. You don't make that statement without the intent to be derisive.

Your intent was to offend the OP which may not have happened because the OP may find it funny or not care anymore.

Was your intent to potentially be nationally, culturally, racially, ethnically, or socioeconomically offensive to those who consider it such?

If not, there are other (sometimes crass) ways to tell someone they are being frivolous and/or need to choose a course of action and get over it. Thus is the nature of GC. LOL

[adpiucf]

Nothing would make me happier than to learn the OP doesn't care about this issue anymore. I'd hate to see how she acts in an actual crisis.