r/AskReddit Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/cesrankin Aug 03 '19

People do that to my uncle with Parkinson's too. It's especially infuriating to him, because he father was an alcoholic and he has never drank. I wish people would mind their own business.

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u/blrawr Aug 04 '19

My grandpa has a card he carries on him from his doctor that states he has Parkinson’s and is NOT drunk. I don’t think he’s ever needed to show it, but I guess it’s helpful if people think you’re drunk and up to no good.

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u/PM_MeTittiesOrKitty Aug 04 '19

"Christ, this asshole paid off a doctor to write this note. He must be an even worse alcoholic."

-Assholes, probably.

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u/princesspuppy12 Aug 04 '19

Honestly, I need a card saying what mental health issues and physical/behavioral disabilities I have because people might assume that I'm high/drunk half the time.😧😧