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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"Six feet back or six feet under.. the choice is yours"
Yep, that is exactly what my husband said to guy who started to push up in line. Of course hubby is trying to make the point that distancing keeps us all healthy, but he has one of those voices that would stop a bear... the guy who pushed up behind me probably thought he was about to meet his maker..
Which got me thinking.. those pinheads on the right who keep thinking they are some sort of tough stuff strutting around holding their guns.. are really scared of their shadows.
The guy behind me at Trader Joes waiting in line to get into the store was talking crap and thought he was something special, till hubby looked him straight in the eye. I bet he ran all the way home thinking my GOD the Democrats are coming after us..
The Magistrate
(95,247 posts)My hat is off to your husband.
grumpyduck
(6,240 posts)People who have to act like that to show they're tough... aren't.
High-five to your husband.
5X
(3,972 posts)been thinking of marking in big letters on it 1ft, 2ft, 3ft, etc.
niyad
(113,344 posts)are generally courteous and compliant. Still we do have a few covidiots.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)Wow. Your husband sounds pretty tough.
The Trader Joes I have been to all have markers on the floor and restrictions as to how many can enter. Strict distancing even while waiting to enter. Everyone seems to follow the rules. Strange to have that experience there. Sorry that happened to you
blueseas
(11,575 posts)Shop at T J's ?
Peacetrain
(22,877 posts)everyone else lines up outside and people let us in as people go out.. Our trader joes has all kinds of people shopping there..no I said he was making a point about distancing to the guy who moved up behind me within a couple of feet.. and my husband has a deep voice and the guy moved back.. he was complaining about having to stand in a line outside... honestly I had to laugh after we got in ...
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)I have asked someone to back up a bit in the store. I said simply, please do you mind stepping back to the marking on the floor? I smiled, but of course, I was wearing a mask so no way they could see that. But I said it politely, did not threaten to bury them, and they apologized and backed up. I just do not see the reason to be confrontational in these times. Many times people are just not thinking, perhaps even nervous - I think most of us are and people act out in different ways. I give the benefit of the doubt.
A woman came up beside me in Walmart, no mask, several children, boyfriend slouching beside her, and then to my horror put her hand on my cart to balance herself while she looked at something on a lower shelf. Her kids were touching everything. She was someone that I would consider in an at-risk group. Besides that fact, I could not believe she was touching my cart. I put my hand on the other end of it and said, excuse me hon, in a nice voice. She straightened up, looked embarrassed and she apologized just like the person in the grocery I had asked to back up before. I guess maybe it is a guy thing to make a threat, but I do not see that helps us in these awful times. No offense to you or your husband. It just seems counterproductive. I like to think that woman in Walmart realized what she had done and maybe will think twice next time. I am sure she meant no harm. She was overweight and grabbed my cart when she bent over. She did look sorry when she said she was sorry. I have no idea what she might have done (or her boyfriend) if I had said hey, 6 feet back or 6 feet under! But then, that is not something I can imagine saying. Ever.
AllaN01Bear
(18,261 posts)gordianot
(15,240 posts)I settled for a tactical pen and walking cane (which I do not need to walk). I would never carry in public just leave them home.
rainin
(3,011 posts)He's threatening your hubby's life!
IronLionZion
(45,457 posts)going to stores needlessly, no mask, going back and forth across aisles, getting way too close to people who look fearful because they're sheep, etc. They act as if they're rebelling against an oppressive attack on their freedoms by a socialist government.
somaticexperiencing
(313 posts)ancianita
(36,095 posts)Delmette2.0
(4,166 posts)I have been told that I have not lost my mother's glare when I 'm pissed off. I will try that comment with my best glare if any one gets too close.
In my small city most people wear masks and respect distancing. Now that Montana has opened up a bit , time will tell if people keep up with the good behavior.
bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)How do you say that in Spanish?
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)I would not recommend that there.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)I mentioned this to my husband and he said he'll be using it against all idiot pandemic deniers who cross his path! Did we marry twins separated at birth, lol?
Thekaspervote
(32,778 posts)Since the weather has moderated Im wearing my Biden 2020 shirt when I do go out. And have written on my masks:
Want this to end?
VOTE!
warmfeet
(3,321 posts)No stopping us! Their run, has been fun, at least for them. They are now done. The little snowflakes will be gone, for many decades - likely forever. Sad, pathetic, little snowflakes = trumper and his ridiculous asinine followers.