Overreaction to Benign Statement

Commenters express amusement, surprise, and criticism at the heated, serious discussions and outrage over what they view as a light-hearted, joking, or innocuous remark or post.

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WWDC MOM EXPLOIT AT c.s MADE AN WSB LOOK ME funny contentious amused weird ridiculous imagined amusing controversial upset joke

Sample Comments

bavell Mar 28, 2022 View on HN

It's pretty incredible that such a benign statement caused so much ruckus! The misunderstanding is palpable.

cholantesh Jun 20, 2017 View on HN

I thought this was a joke, but then I see all this earnest, heated discussion over a non issue.

ratsmack Feb 13, 2021 View on HN

That's kinda funny, but sad that someone may be actually offended by this.

davesque Dec 8, 2018 View on HN

I love how people reacted to this like it was a serious comment.

kenko Sep 13, 2014 View on HN

It's ridiculous that this isn't getting more discussion, especially considering what is.

zemo Nov 21, 2020 View on HN

it's funny to me how worked up people on this website are getting about a mundane platitude.

monkey_monkey Jun 11, 2022 View on HN

Not sure people are 'bothered' by it, more amused at the irony. At least that's my reaction.

coherentpony Aug 9, 2013 View on HN

Wow, I didn't expect this to upset so many people. Just trying to inject some light-hearted humour.

ramblerman Jul 20, 2018 View on HN

Getting upset about this seems equally ridiculous tbh. It's just some lighthearted fun.

duringmath Feb 22, 2024 View on HN

I don't get why some people are so up in arms about this, it's kind of funny I guess but it's not like it matters in the scheme of things.