Re: Can't always understand all the virus precauti... - Page 3

reiki604 · ‎03-09-2010

@CalminHeart wrote:
Things change - that's life. This is a new virus so experts are learning as they go.

I don't find anything confusing. I give credit to epidemiologists and medically trained experts for updating guidelines as they learn more. That's a lot more than we're getting from DC and many governors.

The best part is listening to people who want everything opened up NOW, with most of them sounding like they flunked science in high school.

C'mon...you expect people to understand what you're saying? You are making logical, educated sense. You are using critical thinking skills. People want what they want NOW!!!!!! Doesn't matter who it hurts or the ramifications. Why waste a good conspiracy theory? I"M ENTITLED!!!!!!!

'I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man'.......Unknown

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

I don't know, I think, sadly, that months into this, the item is sort of spot on... I agree that poking fun at leadership is sort of lame. Not too many leaders are supposedly gifted medical specialists or scientists and can't be expected to know about matters such as this without relying on supposed 'experts' who supposedly do... On the other hand, humor (or ire for that matter) directed at those supposed experts who have contributed so little is just fine with me... I'll give props to those working in the trenches and to the experts who ultimately find an effective treatment or preventive tool for this mess, but advice such as keeping one's distance and washing one's hands wouldn't seem to have required years of education, training and research to dole out...

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

FrostyBabe1 · ‎05-09-2016

@Peaches McPhee wrote:
I recently saw a parody video with just these precautions. It was a woman a a "press conference", and it was fabulous. Just how I feel right about now. . .

I saw it several weeks ago and said that if they just had her say "I know this is hard" about 1000 times, in a scolding kindergarten teacher voice, it'd be spot on for the governor of my state. I still think so.

~The more someone needs to brag about how wonderful, special, successful, wealthy or important they are, the greater the likelihood that it isn't true. ~

BlueFinch · ‎08-31-2019

Thanks to all of you who recognized that this post was intended to be a moment of levity, during a stressful time. It's a comedic take on the conflicting information we have ALL had to process.

Of course, with a new virus, things are expected to change from day to day, often leaving us conflicted. I'm aware, and not assigning fault, just a little humorous reaction.

I'm a bit saddened that some have become defensive about feeling they've been called confused, or that I had some type of agenda. Really? I'm a health care professional, and believe me, I've found a good deal to be confused about. And, I'm not ashamed of it.

C'mon people, we can't lose our ability to find laughter, even in times of tragedy. It releases much needed happy hormones and neurochemicals.

This was sent to me by a group of former RN coworkers, who are out on the front lines. They all found it hilarious. They know that laughter really is the best medicine. And, they more than deserve, brief respites, from the seriousness of their situation. We ALL need this.

Foxxee · ‎10-03-2014

@BlueFinch

I thought it was hilarious. Thanks for making me laugh. Sometimes laughter is the best medicine.

alicedee · ‎07-25-2010

@BlueFinch wrote:
Thanks to all of you who recognized that this post was intended to be a moment of levity, during a stressful time. It's a comedic take on the conflicting information we have ALL had to process.

Of course, with a new virus, things are expected to change from day to day, often leaving us conflicted. I'm aware, and not assigning fault, just a little humorous reaction.

I'm a bit saddened that some have become defensive about feeling they've been called confused, or that I had some type of agenda. Really? I'm a health care professional, and believe me, I've found a good deal to be confused about. And, I'm not ashamed of it.

C'mon people, we can't lose our ability to find laughter, even in times of tragedy. It releases much needed happy hormones and neurochemicals.

This was sent to me by a group of former RN coworkers, who are out on the front lines. They all found it hilarious. They know that laughter really is the best medicine. And, they more than deserve, brief respites, from the seriousness of their situation. We ALL need this.

I see you meant it as humor now that you explained that....but one wouldn't automatically infer that from the title of the thread or by reading it. A line at the beginning saying it was meant to be funny would have clarified.

I think most people still have the ability to find humor, as long as they see something is intended that way. When we read posts there is no facial expression or tone of voice to assist us in determining the meaning....just the written words. So I don't fault anyone as being lacking in humor who didn't "get" it without some clarification.

Ruby Laine · ‎05-25-2016

@BlueFinch, #23 was my favorite. One of my daughters teaches high school students, and she's heard from many parents with such funny stories. Several have told her teachers should be making millions. Some have said, "How do you put up with my kid?!"

GoneButNotForgotten · ‎03-29-2020

Here it is in a nutshell: stay home; don't touch anyone; and don't let anyone touch you.

Actually, though, I think the OP's post was hysterical!

bonnie f · ‎10-26-2014

ok so im very confused,, im watching the news now.. if they are saying and talking about allll the cases in new jersey and philadelphia.. and they are saying dont go to the beaches... my questions is why are they even opening them??? i just dont get it.. like i ranted about before... my hairdresser only has a few people in there at a time... and they're not open! so for them to be stating all the facts on all the cases and telling you not to go to the beach... why would they even open it???? is this making sense to anyone else... yes i'd love to lay on the beach this weekend... but with all the cases why are you even opening them??????????//

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@germanshepherdlove wrote:
I just hope the millennials don't blame the baby boomers for this, like everything else.

isnt it usually the other way around?......the baby boomers blaming everything BAD or WRONG these days on the millennials?

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