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He called a wasp a moron at dinner

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PrueHal · 06/10/2024 17:11

Ok, this isn't a serious thread exactly just a weird moment

So I was having dinner with my partner, a very nice outdoor meal. Very romantic and looking into each other's eyes etc.

Then a wasp came along and dropped into his wine. He responded by saying 'get out of there you moron' which caused the couple next to us of stop talking and stare at him then me. He then gave the wasp a small pep talk after rescuing it.

I felt embarrassed as I felt it was a really OTT response! I wanted to say was it really necessary to verbally abuse that wasp but seemed an odd thing to say...it just felt like a very angry response

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AnnoyedAsAllHeck · 08/10/2024 23:51

DaftyLass · 06/10/2024 17:14

Did the wasp say it's feelings were hurt?

A lawsuit will "bee" coming forth. Said wasp is in counselling for PTWS (post-traumatic wine syndrome)

samanthablues · 08/10/2024 20:14

PrueHal · 08/10/2024 20:03

@PIKNIK20 What is absolutely hilarious about this whole thread is that I am a professional comedian and my partner is just about the most serious guy you'd ever meet.

I feel so misunderstood by this one interaction but I can see why! He doesn't think he's funny in the least but isnt giving himself enough credit clearly! I get the message 🙂

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This ‘very serious man’ is comedy gold OP, keep him and have him serve you as inspiration for your gigs, you’ll become the next Ricky Gervais. Don’t tell him though, he might get seriously offended and call you a moron 🐝

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PrueHal · 08/10/2024 20:03

@PIKNIK20 What is absolutely hilarious about this whole thread is that I am a professional comedian and my partner is just about the most serious guy you'd ever meet.

I feel so misunderstood by this one interaction but I can see why! He doesn't think he's funny in the least but isnt giving himself enough credit clearly! I get the message 🙂

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PIKNIK20 · 08/10/2024 19:53

This was a test of your sense of humour and also of your unconventionality. OP, you have failed miserably!!! The chap has a great sense of humour and does not care about "what people around him will think". It looks like you definitely did not see the funny side, and also you were oh, so worried about the reaction of people around you. Also, he cares about animals' lives, no matter how he addresses them (did you think the wasp was offended?). My advice: develop a sense of humour and a sense of self, instead of following a convention. I do hope you manage to stay with him. Myself: I would have loved to have a guy like that (in fact my husband is a bit like that and we have been together for 35 years..)

OldScribbler · 08/10/2024 19:33

Is the wasp now in therapy for alcoholism?

Tomatina · 08/10/2024 19:19

I'm sure someone will have said this already, but this wins my vote for thread title of 2024.

samanthablues · 08/10/2024 19:06

januaryjan · 08/10/2024 17:21

I think you may have misgendered the poor old wasp there.😎

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Let’s not start a discussion on the wasps possible gender please, it’s a rabbit hole!

NoDought · 08/10/2024 18:28

Oh no, is the wasp getting the help it needs at this difficult time?

januaryjan · 08/10/2024 17:27

Maybe the wasp identifies as a non binary Dolphin. Hence the nosedive into liquid.

You have to be so careful.

januaryjan · 08/10/2024 17:21

Abhannmor · 08/10/2024 14:58

Waspie is a moron. Also has a drink problem. Sometimes you must be cruel to be kind. She'll be grateful one day 🐝 🍷

I think you may have misgendered the poor old wasp there.😎

januaryjan · 08/10/2024 17:11

TorroFerney · 08/10/2024 10:37

I’m worried now as we were talking to the German wasps in English!

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Don't be too worried. Considering what I have learnt on this thread, I would imagine most people are winging it when talking to all things crittery.

The key is not to drone on too much.

Boomer55 · 08/10/2024 16:48

PrueHal · 06/10/2024 17:11

Ok, this isn't a serious thread exactly just a weird moment

So I was having dinner with my partner, a very nice outdoor meal. Very romantic and looking into each other's eyes etc.

Then a wasp came along and dropped into his wine. He responded by saying 'get out of there you moron' which caused the couple next to us of stop talking and stare at him then me. He then gave the wasp a small pep talk after rescuing it.

I felt embarrassed as I felt it was a really OTT response! I wanted to say was it really necessary to verbally abuse that wasp but seemed an odd thing to say...it just felt like a very angry response

Well, I shouldn’t think the wasp willl need counselling. 👍

BooneyBeautiful · 08/10/2024 16:43

PrueHal · 06/10/2024 17:15

I always thought moron was something you say that it is quite angry and nasty

So it was the word and how he said it

Maybe that's not others perceive it

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I wouldn't perceive it to be quite angry and nasty.

LushAquaticWonderland · 08/10/2024 15:24

This is one of the funniest things I have read in a while. I love people like this. He sounds endearingly barking mad. Giving the wasp a pep talk 🤣

TorroFerney · 08/10/2024 15:00

Hoppinggreen · 08/10/2024 10:51

I got stung in the armpit by a German wasp, just as I was explaining to DS that it wouldn't sting and even if it did it wouldn't really hurt.
I think Herr Wasp got the gist of what I said even if my German is very basic

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We rescued two from drowning in Diet Coke, some karma surely? That was after husband had got stung twice (batting them away so his own fault) and daughter once when just generally gesticulating in conversation so just bad timing.

but I an reassured that they understand! Armpit though ouch.

Abhannmor · 08/10/2024 14:58

Waspie is a moron. Also has a drink problem. Sometimes you must be cruel to be kind. She'll be grateful one day 🐝 🍷

Gilliebobs · 08/10/2024 14:37

DaftyLass · 06/10/2024 17:14

Did the wasp say it's feelings were hurt?

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Arjee · 08/10/2024 14:17

Sometimes people say things off the cuff, because they are caught off guard.

He might have just been annoyed that the wasp ruined his drink.

In the heat of the moment he thought “what a moron”, and just happened to blurt that out.

The couple next to you were being rude.

Anyway, it sounds like there was a lot of PDA going on. Maybe they were staring because of that.

samanthablues · 08/10/2024 13:54

Blokegarget · 08/10/2024 11:58

What a horrible , nasty person your partner is. Red flag.

LTB immediately and empty their bank accounts and claim any property they have as your own. Courts will side with you here as he used the word “moron” to an insect.
disgusting behaviour.

I see this as a clear case of animal cruelty. There’s a wasp out there with lower self esteem thanks to this man. Awful.

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PrueHal · 08/10/2024 13:38

Champers66 · 08/10/2024 11:32

Thanks for wasting 16 seconds of my time post posting a load of crap.

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I have no regrets, it was worth it for the people who I gave their first laugh of the day! And honestly the title should've been a clue.

I hope the wasp is thriving wherever it is.

The couple next to us looked about 22, so maybe 'moron' is like some word you don't say now or something, as others mentioned.

He is a great guy and the thread has made me realize I should take less heed of what others think.

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Blokegarget · 08/10/2024 11:58

What a horrible , nasty person your partner is. Red flag.

LTB immediately and empty their bank accounts and claim any property they have as your own. Courts will side with you here as he used the word “moron” to an insect.
disgusting behaviour.

danceon · 08/10/2024 11:36

Think the people on the next table either, misunderstood who/ what was being called a moron or have no sense of humour! 😂

Champers66 · 08/10/2024 11:32

PrueHal · 06/10/2024 17:11

Ok, this isn't a serious thread exactly just a weird moment

So I was having dinner with my partner, a very nice outdoor meal. Very romantic and looking into each other's eyes etc.

Then a wasp came along and dropped into his wine. He responded by saying 'get out of there you moron' which caused the couple next to us of stop talking and stare at him then me. He then gave the wasp a small pep talk after rescuing it.

I felt embarrassed as I felt it was a really OTT response! I wanted to say was it really necessary to verbally abuse that wasp but seemed an odd thing to say...it just felt like a very angry response

Thanks for wasting 16 seconds of my time post posting a load of crap.

llizzie · 08/10/2024 11:12

MapleLeaf123 · 07/10/2024 23:11

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I”m embarrassed by the stupidity of this problem.

Suppose your partner was out with you and suddenly called out 'moron'. Wouldn't that be more embarrassing if passers by thought it was aimed at you?

I can see OPs dilemma, but it is still funny.

Hoppinggreen · 08/10/2024 10:51

TorroFerney · 08/10/2024 10:37

I’m worried now as we were talking to the German wasps in English!

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I got stung in the armpit by a German wasp, just as I was explaining to DS that it wouldn't sting and even if it did it wouldn't really hurt.
I think Herr Wasp got the gist of what I said even if my German is very basic