Stupidest Thing You Have Heard?

[Deleted]

Okay, there seems to be an exceptional amount of stupid on social media right now.  Here's my top 2 so far, from "friends" on FB

1.  The best way to disinfect money is to soak coins in bleach and microwave paper currency   
2.  The local police are contributing to the spread by not arresting and quarantining the street corner beggars 

There are times when I fear "human intelligence" is an oxymoron.  This is one of those.  

[busymom]

Stupidest thing I've ever heard?  



"My name is Donald Trump and I'm running for President of the United States."  

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

::Considers microwaving money to see what happens::

Stupidest thing I've heard so far "I don't care about proper use of gloves, I don't work in a lab".

This was after I watched a customer on Saturday touch every surface possible in the place before taking his pizza.   You do realize every germ on the door and the cash is now on your gloves which you now transferred to your pizza box?  Which you are then going to smear all over the inside of your car.

I asked if he was aware he should be changing those between the door, pizza and touching his steering wheel otherwise all he is doing is moving germs around.   At the very least practice "clean hand/dirty hand" (use one gloved hand to touch doors, cash etc, use the other gloved hand to touch your food/car door.  Remove gloves inside car and place in plastic bag to dispose of).

I wiped down everything he touched because who knows where those gloves had been before he came in.

It was kinda like when women insist you have to hover over the toilet seat so you don't get germs but then put their purse down on the floor of the public bathroom.   Umm. . .

[Artemis Windsong]

Then take that nasty purse into your car then into your home on the kitchen table.

[crazycat]

Mar 23, 2020 20:22:19 GMT -5 busymom said:

Stupidest thing I've ever heard?  



"My name is Donald Trump and I'm running for President of the United States."  

Thank you for that . It made me laugh out loud and I really needed that 😃

[giramomma]

Apparently the Lt. Gov of Texas is wiling to get sick enough to be hospitalized and or die to better the economy.

www.cnn.com/2020/03/23/politics/coronavirus-texas-social-distancing-guidelines/index.html

This is my favorite quote:

He added,  'Let's be smart about it and those of us who are 70+, we'll take care of ourselves. But don't sacrifice the country."

So, the old people who will get sick will develop their old people hospitals and only be treated by old doctors and nurses? I wonder how many 70+ year olds there are still in the medical field...

I suppose, though, that would allow us to cut back on SS.

[Deleted]

Mar 24, 2020 5:59:58 GMT -5 giramomma said:

Apparently the Lt. Gov of Texas is wiling to get sick enough to be hospitalized and or die to better the economy.

www.cnn.com/2020/03/23/politics/coronavirus-texas-social-distancing-guidelines/index.html

This is my favorite quote:

He added,  'Let's be smart about it and those of us who are 70+, we'll take care of ourselves. But don't sacrifice the country."

So, the old people who will get sick will develop their old people hospitals and only be treated by old doctors and nurses? I wonder how many 70+ year olds there are still in the medical field...

I suppose, though, that would allow us to cut back on SS.

Many of us here in Texas are hoping Mr. Patrick demonstrates his willingness to sacrifice himself before the next election cycle.  

[mary2029]

The news is talking about an Phoenix couple in their 60s injested fish additive. The additive contains an ingredient that Trump has touted as a cure for covid 19. The man died and woman is in serious condition.


Oops. Rukh already has a thread on this.

[thyme4change]

Mar 24, 2020 8:11:39 GMT -5 mary2029 said:

The news is talking about an Phoenix couple in their 60s injested fish additive. The additive contains an ingredient that Trump has touted as a cure for covid 19. The man died and woman is in serious condition.


Oops. Rukh already has a thread on this.

Sounds like we can change this state blue if Trump supporters keep doing these kind of idiot moves.

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

Another dumb one about gloves.

Wear gloves everywhere you go so you'll learn not to touch your face.

And what happens when you forget? (Even us lab people do it). Everything you touched is on the surface of the gloves.

What part of PPE shortage do people not get? Let's say COVID is a hoax. Doctors, nurses, tattoo artists, lab people are exposed to numerous other pathogens some of which are lifetime sentences like HIV. PPE is a need for those jobs pandemic or not.

But instead you're hoarding it in an attempt to train yourself to not touch your face!

[lurkyloo]

Huh.  I never, ever touch my face with gloves* on so that would actually work for me.  I do forget to take them off before touching the door handle though.

Stupidest thing:  „Let’s have the country back to normal by Easter!“. 
I also loved the Chinese politician responding to DT‘s COVID-19 comment with „How do we know the virus didn’t actually come from the US?“. If by „loved“ you mean „went over and whacked my head against the wall several times to make it stop.“

*applies to lab gloves only...winter gloves are far less likely to have acid or carcinogens on them.

[happyhoix]

There is some story going around on Facebook that you should gargle with bleach. 



I guess that would give you something else to worry about, anyway. 

[happyhoix]

I saw this AM that there is such a big surge of users on Facebook right now, plus (I assume) they've got a lot of people out of work, so all Facebook can manage to do right now is 'keep the lights on.' 

So I guess they aren't able to screen and delete what idiots are posting on there as 'special cures.' 

I like seeing pictures of my relatives' kids on Facebook, but in most ways, Facebook is terrible, especially when it comes to propagating misinformation and conspiracies. 

[geenamercile]

www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/coronavirus-party-kentucky-covid-19. I figured it was coming but still had hope.

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Mar 24, 2020 18:07:09 GMT -5 NomoreDramaQ1015 said:

Another dumb one about gloves.

Wear gloves everywhere you go so you'll learn not to touch your face.

And what happens when you forget? (Even us lab people do it). Everything you touched is on the surface of the gloves.

What part of PPE shortage do people not get? Let's say COVID is a hoax. Doctors, nurses, tattoo artists, lab people are exposed to numerous other pathogens some of which are lifetime sentences like HIV. PPE is a need for those jobs pandemic or not.

But instead you're hoarding it in an attempt to train yourself to not touch your face!

There's a good meme going around about rubbing your hands with fresh jalapenos and learning really fast not to touch your face.  

[Deleted]

This morning a woman on our local NextDoor feed posted a complaint about only being able to find toilet paper made in China because she thinks you can Covid-19 that way.

[Deleted]

Mar 25, 2020 7:20:55 GMT -5 geenamercile said:

www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/coronavirus-party-kentucky-covid-19. I figured it was coming but still had hope.

The Darwin Awards are going to love that one.

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

Mar 25, 2020 8:52:18 GMT -5 @donethat said:

Mar 25, 2020 7:20:55 GMT -5 geenamercile said:

www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/coronavirus-party-kentucky-covid-19. I figured it was coming but still had hope.

The Darwin Awards are going to love that one.

I am not opposed to weeding these people out of the gene pool. You set up and attend one of these then you stay trapped together for the next two weeks.

Also no rescue services. Those get saved for the non idiots in the community. You wanted to catch it you are 100% responsible for the health outcomes that go with it.

Hope they fine the shit out of the guy they found. Problem is all the rest of them are running around loose.

[thyme4change]

Mar 25, 2020 7:20:55 GMT -5 geenamercile said:

www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/coronavirus-party-kentucky-covid-19. I figured it was coming but still had hope.

If you want to get it so bad, couldn't you volunteer to care for infected people who aren't so bad they need hospitalization. Go to their house, do their laundry and dishes. Clean their bathroom. Hold their hand, feed them, etc. And then go home to an empty apartment. And get someone else to grocery shop for you and your patients. If you think you are invincible, that's fine. At least be helpful.

[Blonde Granny]

Dr. Manny Alvarez was on Fox News being interviewed this morning. He stated that when then is over, those of us who have had to shelter in place will suffer from PTSD.....oh good, government can send everyone more money.

[The Walk of the Penguin Mich]

Mar 25, 2020 10:19:55 GMT -5 Blonde Granny said:

Dr. Manny Alvarez was on Fox News being interviewed this morning. He stated that when then is over, those of us who have had to shelter in place will suffer from PTSD.....oh good, government can send everyone more money.

Not us, but I think HCP might wind up having problems if they have to make decisions as to who gets resources if they get so limited.  

I did read one article that there are more child abuse cases being reported now.  That makes me ill.  

[TheOtherMe]

Word to the wise:  Fox News is call Faux News for a reason.

Once in a rare moment, it might get something right.

Is Arkansas under a mandatory shelter in place order?  

[hoops902]

Mar 25, 2020 10:40:56 GMT -5 The Walk of the Penguin Mich said:

Mar 25, 2020 10:19:55 GMT -5 Blonde Granny said:

Dr. Manny Alvarez was on Fox News being interviewed this morning. He stated that when then is over, those of us who have had to shelter in place will suffer from PTSD.....oh good, government can send everyone more money.

Not us, but I think HCP might wind up having problems if they have to make decisions as to who gets resources if they get so limited.  

I did read one article that there are more child abuse cases being reported now.  That makes me ill.  

I wonder who is reporting these cases...I'd always assumed they were generally reported by people outside the family (doctors, childcare, etc)...with people sheltering in place I'm wondering who is reporting it.

[The Walk of the Penguin Mich]

Mar 25, 2020 11:34:44 GMT -5 hoops902 said:

Mar 25, 2020 10:40:56 GMT -5 The Walk of the Penguin Mich said:

Not us, but I think HCP might wind up having problems if they have to make decisions as to who gets resources if they get so limited.  

I did read one article that there are more child abuse cases being reported now.  That makes me ill.  

I wonder who is reporting these cases...I'd always assumed they were generally reported by people outside the family (doctors, childcare, etc)...with people sheltering in place I'm wondering who is reporting it.

I'd guess neighbors.  It's amazing how sound carries.

We keep our windows open at night, and neighbors 2 houses down and a road over are out on their decks in the evenings (they're maybe 50 yards away?).  We can hear a lot of it, and these are more party-like voices, not screaming at kids. 

[sesfw]

I did read one article that there are more child abuse cases being reported now. That makes me ill.


  

[swamp]

Mar 25, 2020 10:40:56 GMT -5 The Walk of the Penguin Mich said:

Mar 25, 2020 10:19:55 GMT -5 Blonde Granny said:

Dr. Manny Alvarez was on Fox News being interviewed this morning. He stated that when then is over, those of us who have had to shelter in place will suffer from PTSD.....oh good, government can send everyone more money.

Not us, but I think HCP might wind up having problems if they have to make decisions as to who gets resources if they get so limited.  

I did read one article that there are more child abuse cases being reported now.  That makes me ill.  

domestics are up too. 

[Tennesseer]

We are doomed.  Saw this on Facebook.  Thank goodness we have whistleblowers.  Repent!

[swamp]

If it's a secret meeting, how did a retired agent find out about it? 

[swamp]

I was talking to my brother.    He saw on FB that the virus was invented by democrat backed scientists, and it was released in China to test it.    Once they saw how lethal it could be, they then allowed people to travel and spread it outside of China.  It was done because Trump is unbeatable, and this is their last hope to defeat him.  

[The Walk of the Penguin Mich]

Mar 25, 2020 11:56:49 GMT -5 swamp said:

I was talking to my brother.    He saw on FB that the virus was invented by democrat backed scientists, and it was released in China to test it.    Once they saw how lethal it could be, they then allowed people to travel and spread it outside of China.  It was done because Trump is unbeatable, and this is their last hope to defeat him.  

This wins!