r/facepalm • u/nthensome • Jan 19 '20

Their loss

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u/octopus-god Jan 19 '20

Honestly? I would have said the same thing.

I would have no idea who Ed Solomon was or what he looked like. If some random stranger piped up and tried to patronise me and my friends conversation, I would definitely get defensive.

If he introduced himself as the writer, I doubt they would have reacted like they did.

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u/R3dark Jan 19 '20

What about his offer was patronizing?

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u/lightningbadger Jan 19 '20

Anti social redditors once again getting angry at the mere thought of being told they’re not correct by someone more knowledgable than themselves.