How do you react when someone spouts off complete baloney?

[rbattelle]

Just curious. I tend to immediately call them on it.



For example, someone looks at your truck and says "you know, that Cummins engine looks like it has 6 cylinders, but it's actually an opposed piston design and has a total of 12 pistons. Ford made them redesign it that way when they purchased Cummins". And he's totally serious.



To clarify - the person is someone you know (perhaps a friend). [In the case of strangers, I usually just nod politely].



-Ryan

 

[Dl5treez]

Usuallly just nod & say "Oh, cool... . "



If it's a really great one I'll act interested & get them to tell me more interesting "facts".

 

[DKayser]

It depends.

On how amusing they are. I would have voted "All of the above" if that had been an option. At one time or another, I have done just that. Some people straighten pictures,Some people put fig leaves on statues, I like to tell idiots that they are. I have a T-Shirt that says "I`ll try being nicer if you`ll try being smarter". DK

 

[rubberneck]

if its a friend, I will usually play along for a while (let them dig a nice sized hole), then tell them the truth so they dont look like an idiot the next time they tell the story.

 

[Sageair]

I usually tell them that the scar from their lobotomy is barely visible.

 

[Sageair]

The other tell them is advice my dad gave me. "The best way to appear smart is to think of something stupid to say and then don't "

 

[Ol'TrailDog]

I usually say "Yes, dear. "





































And then go abouts doing what I intended to do in the first place. :-laf

 

[mjendrejcak]

This sort of thing happens daily at work. Management (who is still learn how to use a mouse and wonders why the keyboard never needs the ribbon changed) tells me what (network engineer) what needs to be done on the network. I have them write it out, follow it to the letter and sit when it crashes. I then point out to corporate that direct management is to dumb to find their arse with a road map and a mirror. We then repeat this process the next day.

 

[klenger]

I thought this was going to be about politics, in which case I don't vote for them.

 

[WDixon27]

it depends on how much i like the person and if i need to fart

 

[GFritsch]

I usually say "Yes, dear. "



Ahhaha- That was well said!



Can't remember who said this, but it seems to fit.

"it is better to be thought an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt".



This is the struggle I have. It is hard to shut up and nod, but for some it is makes more sense to listen, rather than educate deaf ears. .

For example, someone looks at your truck and says "you know, that Cummins engine looks like it has 6 cylinders, but it's actually an opposed piston design and has a total of 12 pistons. Ford made them redesign it that way when they purchased Cummins". And he's totally serious.

Well, I am not one to take solace in anothers ignorance, but... . folks like this make me feel pretty good about being a Diesel nut. Kinda like my neighbor who "drove truck for 20 years" that talks about my "cummings"



Lord help me keep my my mouth shut. :-laf



Greg

 

[RT66DOC]

In one ear and out the other. See my sig.

 

[loncray]

In the Political Forum, I usually call JH and Arrow on it, but since that does no good, I end up letting them go on believing that which they spout. :-laf

 

[DJb]

I cover both ears with my hands and say NO NO NO NO NO... ... .....

 

[RustyJC]

Someone with infinite intelligence once said, "Cast not thy pearls before swine. " Sorta fits this situation... ...



Rusty

 

[Ol'TrailDog]

I sort of get a kick out of the "The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire" part. We're talking word pictures here... . by the Master.



Actually, that's what I remind myself about whenever I'm tempted to take a dip of Copehagen or swill a brew. That is, this ol' dog was delivered. Now don't even go there.



Opps religious fanatic hijack... . now look what you started Rusty. :-laf

 

[GFrance]

" Many would attain to wisdom says Seneca Had they not thought they attained it already"

 

[Nyoest]

The world would be a lonely place without idiots... ... ... :-laf



Although some days the shoe fits





See Sig

 

[BigEasy]

I usually laugh like hell... or give 'em the ol' "well, ya learn something new every day... "

 

[hammersley]

Usually I VOTE for them!

Seems like everybody I vote for has more BS than Carter has Pills -