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And you say...

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Nettdata, Dec 24, 2010.

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You say:

  1. Merry Christmas

    96 vote(s)
    61.5%

  2. Happy Holidays

    20 vote(s)
    12.8%

  3. Fuck You

    15 vote(s)
    9.6%

  4. *crickets*

    7 vote(s)
    4.5%

  5. Get off my lawn.

    18 vote(s)
    11.5%
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  1. ghettoastronaut

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    Odd thing. At a family gathering last night, one of my cousins was saying that while going around the mall, they intentionally and very snottily say "Merry Christmas" to anyone who says "happy holidays". This turned the discussion to the topic of how...

    -it's all these atheists and social engineers who have brought about the "happy holidays", not Jews or Muslims
    -how you rarely find Jews or Muslims who take offense to "Merry Christmas"

    So, if I follow the logic properly,

    a) Merry Christmas isn't offensive to other people, but;
    b) Happy Holidays is offensive to us, as such;
    c) we will say Merry Christmas with the intent of it being offensive

    That's one hell of a victim complex.

    As was once pointed out to me, everything anyone ever says is always politically correct. It's just correct by their own politics.
     
    #41 ghettoastronaut, Dec 25, 2010
  2. ktg21

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    I tend to actually say "murry grimbus" just to see if anyone will catch it...they don't.
     
    #42 ktg21, Dec 25, 2010
  3. PewPewPow

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    fuck christmas, New Years all the way!
     
    #43 PewPewPow, Dec 25, 2010
  4. Misanthropic

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    I usually go with "Happy Holidays", unless I know for certain what specific holiday someone celebrates. I'm thoughtful like that.

    I'll either wish my Jewish friends Happy Hanukkah, or leave them with a hearty "Enjoy the egg foo young!". If I know you celebrate Christmas I'll slap a "Merry Christmas" on you. I have friends who wear "Please wish me a Merry Christmas" pins on their jackets. I used to think that was obnoxious, but it actually is pretty damn helpful. Now if I can only find a pin that says "I don't believe in God or put much stock in the consumer confidence index. Nor do I wish to celebrate the winter solstice. But I enjoy the goodwill, good food, spirit of giving, and forced family hilarity that accompanies this timeof year, so wish me whatever the hell you want"
     
    #44 Misanthropic, Dec 25, 2010
  5. klky

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    I'm the same as Nom, if it's Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, I say Merry Christmas. If it's any other time I say Happy Holidays. I never really thought about it as a PC thing, I just feel a little odd saying Merry Christmas when it's still a while away. Sort of like saying Happy New Year on the 22nd of December. Happy Holidays, however, feels like it can encompass a longer time period while still acknowledging that glorious time off is on its way.
     
    #45 klky, Dec 25, 2010
  6. McSmallstuff

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    Merry Christmas to all, and to all a stout pint! Generally followed by a "Now bring on St. Pats!"

    I'm a traditionalist.
     
    #46 McSmallstuff, Dec 26, 2010
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