Not only is it almost impossible to have an ordinary old-school, face to face chat with your mates/wife/whatever down the local coffee shop/boozer or restaurant thanks to the arrival of mobile phones and screaming bleedin’ kids, but another problem about having a debate with someone is that you run the risk of being “cancelled” should you wander out too far from your interlocutor’s viewpoint!
You only have to inadvertently broach touchy-feely subjects that are close to woke hearts – such as all the usual “isms”, Brexit, the environment, immigration, the NHS and now of course Israel/Palestine, and you can find yourself in a world of shite!
Suddenly, the friends that you’ve known for years become rather more animated and vocal if you go down any of those dark and twisty roads. Everything has become politicised, and if you’re not on the same side then you’re seen as part of the problem, friend or not!
This is even more apparent/dangerous in work environments. I’m self employed and therefore don’t have to put up with the usual 9-5 scenario of working for someone else. But I have been to customer sites and office workers have often asked me my views on certain subjects. But I have always made an excuse and diverted attention away from such things because I know it will all kick off if I hold the wrong opinion.
We’re all aware of politicians and celebrities ending up being cancelled for similar reasons; but now it seems us mere mortals may face a similar fate, especially if it’s splashed around on a so-called friend’s social media page. All of a sudden you’re name is mud and people just don’t want to know you any more.
Society is becoming ever more fragmented right down to friend & family level..It’s come to a point where even suggesting to a friend about having a Full English breakfast can lead to an outbreak of war just because you like bacon and sausage!
“Good morning!”
“Fuck off and die you animal-murdering fascist!”
Nominated by Technocunt.



