# I post a benign comment, you fake offense to it and then post your own. **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [April 6, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932 "2018-04-06T17:22:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 69
**Author:** ![edspellman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/58956e/32.png) [@edspellman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edspellman)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1363 "2019-05-14T13:48:47Z")
Still trying to convince her about that “assisted suicide” option? Can’t you let her make her own decision? “Quintessential” refers, since antiquity, to the “fifth essence” that is the mysterious and thus most essential “fifth part” of all things, after the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water. ---
**Author:** ![sta3535](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1364 "2019-05-14T19:54:00Z")
Stop trying to impress people about the “5th essence” Most people would rather watch TV after a long day of work (relaxation) ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1365 "2019-05-16T05:14:55Z")
Are you pregnant? Because you seem to be missing your periods. I have an excellent sense of smell. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1366 "2019-05-16T05:25:13Z")
Smell this! I’m watching a movie. ---
**Author:** ![edspellman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/58956e/32.png) [@edspellman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edspellman)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1367 "2019-05-16T13:30:06Z")
Great, is it the “Barney Movie” now, or just the usual porn? Trying to use a trainer at the gym, but the weight lifting is tough. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1368 "2019-05-16T13:44:42Z")
You waste money on a gym and trainer? After three days of cold, wet rain, it’s finally gotten warm and sunny out! ---
**Author:** ![Go\_Arachnid\_Laser\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b2d939/32.png) [@Go\_Arachnid\_Laser\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Go_Arachnid_Laser_1)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1369 "2019-05-16T13:55:02Z")
Wonderful! Now you can properly experience the thrill of avoiding sunlight and fresh air. Whatever the next person says, they actually mean the opposite. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1370 "2019-05-16T14:03:21Z")
**Go\_Arachnid\_Laser** is one of the best posters on this board. I take a walk outside everyday, getting fresh air, sunshine, and exercise. ---
**Author:** ![Covfefe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ee7513/32.png) [@Covfefe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covfefe)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1371 "2019-05-16T14:25:52Z")
What!? This is an outrage. Those people in the upper peninsula got more snow last week. ---
**Author:** ![sta3535](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1372 "2019-05-16T19:59:07Z")
Snow in May? Must be some alternative reality. I’d rather talk a nice walk along the beach. ---
**Author:** ![LennieB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8dc957/32.png) [@LennieB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LennieB)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1373 "2019-05-16T22:19:02Z")
Oh, sure. As if beach erosion is a mere trifle! The PGA Championship is this weekend. ---
**Author:** ![edspellman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/58956e/32.png) [@edspellman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edspellman)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1374 "2019-05-17T02:55:39Z")
Golf, the sport that makes bowling feel exciting! A very merry unbirthday to you! ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1375 "2019-05-17T03:01:50Z")
A sly hint, maybe? No one remembered again, huh? I’ve been sweating all day. I need a shower. ---
**Author:** ![Thin\_Ice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1376 "2019-05-17T18:43:23Z")
Ugh. You don’t have to tell us. I hate my computer. ---
**Author:** ![edspellman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/58956e/32.png) [@edspellman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edspellman)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1377 "2019-05-19T14:33:11Z")
So either you hate inanimate objects (about as dumb as being depressed by your coffee maker) or you are jealous of its superior intelligence compared to yours. Just heard Wild Thing by Tone Loc on the Classic Rock channel on the radio. ---
**Author:** ![Covfefe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ee7513/32.png) [@Covfefe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covfefe)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1378 "2019-05-19T15:15:06Z")
It was Funky Cold Medina. I was nicknamed Wild Man by my Little League coach. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2019, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1379 "2019-05-23T16:58:00Z")
And now you go by a board name inspired by our worst President? Really? I so hope the Bruins give Boston a third sports title this year. ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1380 "2019-05-23T17:46:13Z")
Do they cheat too, or is that just the Pats? I’ve rested my leg for two weeks; time to see if my hamstring has healed. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1381 "2019-05-23T17:54:44Z")
The hamstring you injured during strenuous…eh, physical activity? Without wearing any clothes? Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant is 50 years old this year. ---
**Author:** ![LennieB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8dc957/32.png) [@LennieB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LennieB)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932/1382 "2019-05-23T23:55:54Z")
Yeah? Well, I couldn’t get a cup of covfefe there! I bought a tomato plant the other day. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932.md?page=68) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-post-a-benign-comment-you-fake-offense-to-it-and-then-post-your-own/811932.md?page=70)