He called a wasp a moron at dinner

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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

Don't worry about what others around you think.
If a wasp or any other insect, had fallen into my drink I would have sworn, as 'moron' isn't something I usually think of to say, so it might have sounded worse to stranger's ears if he'd sworn in an angry tone!
Did you think that those listening were thinking he angrily meant YOU were a moron?
He rescued the wasp ( well I suppose, what else could he do)?
I would have too, and wished it well, as I would have too LOL.
All good!

It probably wouldn't have bothered me as much if we weren't in company

It must be a bit frustrating for it, I mean bees are virtually worshipped, everyone thinks the sun shines out of their arse.

Like I said....don't always think you know what others are thinking, I would be thinking that I'd not be thrilled either if a wasp fell into my restaurant wine!

Yep you're right. Over thinking.

Omg really? It was my favourite inoffensive word, especially driving. When the kids were younger, if someone was being very annoying on the road, they'd say " Mam, is that person being a moron" that's when I realised how much I said it 😂

It's ok, we've all been there and done that :)

My thoughts too

Moronic means foolish or stupid....which is an accurate description for a wasp stuck in a glass of wine. Maybe the other diners didn't spot the wasp and wondered if he was calling you a moron? You reaction is a bit moronic op, he called the wasp a wally not a cunt.

He was restrained.
Wasps are twats.

Glad you figured out why it bothered you so much 🙂 I don't think you're being silly

He called the wasp a moron, then saved it from drowning in his wine?

I'd think this was hilarious…and cute.

In my head I'm picturing Martin Goodman. Awww RIP Paul Ritter

I would find this funny but I actually know where you’re coming from.

I dated a man who was lovely but he was so loud!!

I used to cringe because of how loud he was and it got to a point where I’d avoid doing anything that was too quiet with him.

I got really embarrassed in tesco once and it really hurt his feelings, which I felt awful for as he wasn’t doing anything wrong but it was just his personality.

I am on the quiet side and decided that we were just not compatible, even though he ticked loads of other boxes.

I would see how you get on with him but it may be that you’re just incompatible.

Hello Sharon!

It sounds like the wasp had a better evening than your boyfriend.

That comment must have stung.
Wasps have feelings too.
#beekind

Love Friday Night Dinner and Martin ❤️
RIP 🥲

In my head though I'm thinking more shouty man from Friends that Rachel dates.
"Sorry, Mr Wasp! Sorry you go DOODY in my hand! DUMB DONALD DOODOO!!!"😂

Where I come from moron is a term of endearment along the same lines as calling someone a dick head. Sounds like you are looking for an excuse to end the relationship

He was being unreasonable not to call it a careless twat. Moron is going too lightly - nice wine is expensive.

We can all think of more civilised things to say after a discombobulating incident.

Invite the wasp back for a less aggressive action replay.

Partner: 'I say, old chap, what the dickens are you doing in my wine?'
Wasp (in a teeny voice): 'The backstroke?!'

Which shows you really care more about other people's opinion rather than your partner.
Posting on here with this nonsense confirms this.
Hope he has the sense to run.
As his life will be a nightmare.

Tone is everything. Moron can be said light heartedly, but only the OP knows what tone it was delivered in. As a PP said I don’t find it a particularly offensive word.

OMG... Bee more beige...natural reaction. Care less, I'd have involved the onlookers who were involving themselves! You'd loathe me, talk to strangers and all sorts... Mortifying!!

Cunts with wings!