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outb0undflight t1_j194nd0 wrote

It was literally just a Distracted Boyfriend meme about working for the city of Worcester.

Here it is.

I made a better one.

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wsdog t1_j19ohua wrote

Can somebody explain what's exactly wrong with this post? I'm on the older side and not keeping up with current standards.

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Vinc3d t1_j19qik9 wrote

Nothing lol. I’m sure one stick in the mud person reported it and the city social media team got nervous.

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IrishGrammy09 t1_j1br548 wrote

I can't even. This bs of offending is gone too far.

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Neuroticperiscope t1_j1b56x2 wrote

He’s staring at a woman’s ass lustfully and the implication is that a job with the city is similarly desirable. Id imagine just by being alive and aware that people have opinions that it is unwholesome to some as objectifying to women and over sexualized in general.

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jakelukekid t1_j1btapg wrote

We need you on every post that's missing context. Thank you

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Reyxco t1_j198fxr wrote

I'm thinking it was the implication of an unfaithful partner that was the problem... That's my take on it as far as being "inappropriate"

The joke itself was actually funny imo 😂

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NovelNo87 t1_j19izaj wrote

As I understand from the Facebook comments it was reported by a Clark University student from NYC and I am completely unsurprised Lmfao.

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CoolAbdul t1_j19kowr wrote

FFS

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NovelNo87 t1_j19qbz3 wrote

Yeah, and I mean I get that I’m probably coming across as judgy with that comment, maybe I am, but it just really irks me that I’ve heard no one complaining about the meme for years and then an elite outsider shows up to coach the city on how offensive it was even though 99% of the population likely couldn’t care less about it.

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CoolAbdul t1_j19sdh6 wrote

Same as the clown who wanted to change Plantation Street.

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Weenie_Hut_Jr_ t1_j1a33xz wrote

Idk I really thinks we should have renamed it Plantationsarebad Street so that people know we don’t support slavery

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NovelNo87 t1_j19gfuu wrote

Yeah I saw it on Twitter, completely stupid that it had to be taken down. Its a popular meme and I haven’t heard a peep out of anyone about it for literally years until now. I suppose the implication is that it’s wrong for the boyfriend to be interested in the other girl because it’s cheating, but I doubt most of the people getting offended over it would feel the same way if the genders were reversed.

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CompasslessPigeon t1_j19mdsr wrote

They tore up my sidewalk and it took months of calling to get them to come back and repair the damage they had done, but this is what get an apology. Lol classic

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foreverelle t1_j1bfe03 wrote

I loved this one, much like the Zoolander recycling post.

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Massnative t1_j1b4vbq wrote

Maybe because that meme is about 10 years old now? SM people at the city need to stay up to date?

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made-thisacct-tonite t1_j1c1g6c wrote

I don’t think this is what they did but hear me out. If you wanted something to be seen it would be brilliant to put something so non harmful up only to take it down purposefully under the impression that there was something juicy there. If you’re like me you thought it was a bombshell and went looking and actually saw the ad that you would not have seen otherwise. Increased the eyeballs on the ad and no one gets hurt it’s the perfect idea.

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outb0undflight t1_j1dn2p4 wrote

I worked for this city for five years and let me assure you that is way more foresight than anyone in City Hall actually puts into shit like this.

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EasyTune1196 t1_j1cd3wz wrote

This is the gem that got it taken down. I just can’t with some people 🤦‍♀️https://tbdailynews.com/worcester-woman-demands-city-managers-office-remove-offensive-meme-about-applying-for-city-job-forces-apology/?fbclid=IwAR3GgjW3b5xqyQkmfZuQEMKXgiDwpgImwP-8VCIYIEdaYBL_gxQ9tBn7ggY

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ConfidentScene8960 t1_j1cumkj wrote

If you don’t know don’t ask . So eager to get offended for something you didn’t even see. Grow tf up.

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ntcummings42 OP t1_j1d7mzd wrote

One word: Accountability. If it was something seriously inappropriate (like when someone on the police union FB page posted a meme of the mayor with a Hitler mustache - yes, that actually happened) I would want to make sure that it was actually addressed instead of being deleted and swept under the proverbial rug.

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ConfidentScene8960 t1_j1ev1qt wrote

The problem is everything seems to be taken so literal to the point that everyone wants to crucify you over it. People are different and have opposing opinions that don’t match with others. What some might find humor in, others will be horrified by. It’s wrong that the “random” public are the “lawyer” the “judge” and the “prosecutor” all in one. It’s insane people will take time out of their lives to discredit and ruin someone’s life over a distasteful joke or a comment. Regardless to what it is. Bad things happen to people all over the place . Put time into real things. Oct 15 Waterhouse shooting 6 victims . Fatal Double shooting at Betty’s?!? What ? None ? Only pampered people that are uncomfortable with living along people with opposite opinions really care about A FACEBOOK POST. NOT REAL LIFE Have you seen what’s on twitter ? Beheading, porn, public executions. No one bats an eye. But GOD FORBID I refer to someone as he/him. I can tell your the exact type I’m talking about. Whether involved or if you just support it. Your the problem.

I had to comment 😭 it’s just so silly how people who are nervous to talk in front of 4 strangers become these heros online.
Please grow up . You must be older than 30 you saw different generations. Don’t let 2022’s political agenda leave lost in the sauce 😶‍🌫️

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rrsafety t1_j1aynf2 wrote

Heteronormative!!!

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CheckHistorical5231 t1_j1dbh7a wrote

I’m failing to see how this meme would imply anything about other sexualities. Would you be able to explain?

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busylivinnotdying t1_j19333l wrote

Nowadays could have been anything...maybe the potholes got together and laid the guilt trip for talking about them and the city had to backtrack on reality because they were insulted.....ya know how it goes....can't be honest without offending someone and having to "apologize" for speaking the truth. #merica

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MattOLOLOL t1_j194lsb wrote

You could not be more of a loser if you tried

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shapesize t1_j19dghs wrote

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a non-bot with a negative karma level on their profile before

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CatumEntanglement t1_j19f260 wrote

>can't be honest without offending someone and having to "apologize" for speaking the truth. #merica

No, that's just called the natural consequences of behaving like a twat. If you want to behave like a shitty child then expect to be treated likewise. That's how social interactions work. You don't get to be an asshole running your mouth without social consequences. You know the term... consequences for your actions. I'm sure a boomer can understand that.

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NotnotNeo t1_j19exs3 wrote

lol why always with the "honesty" as an excuse to be an asshole. i call em like i see em, chief !

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