Reminds me of the Harambe situation a few years ago....

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Dec 27, 2024
2:23:04pm

StapleGun All-American

Reminds me of the Harambe situation a few years ago....

I had a coworker comment in all seriousness that they should have saved Harambe instead of the child that fell in his enclosure because "there are only 100k gorillas left in the world, but there are 8 billion humans". One of the most insane things I've ever heard.

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StapleGun

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If you are struggling financially and have pets . . .

12/27/24 1:41pm

As a landlord I see this all the time (and on FB rental pages). People always

Penske Material

12/27/24 1:44pm

We charge a pet deposit of 250, plus add 100 for rent

Archaea

12/27/24 1:45pm

Only works with the dumb renters who don’t get an ESA letter.

RBLegend

12/27/24 2:34pm

Fortunately our tenants have been honest.

Archaea

12/27/24 4:04pm

RE: If you are struggling financially and have pets . . .

PoolBoy

12/27/24 1:44pm

Yeah flush them in your case.

Archaea

12/27/24 1:44pm

but fur babies!

Beggar

12/27/24 1:47pm

Or leave them by the side of the road

BYU Grounds

12/27/24 1:54pm

Along this topic, we frequently go over our fire drill plan on how to exit the

Ol Big Bear

12/27/24 1:54pm

I am 100% positive that there would be more outrage on social media over that assassin shooting a random stray dog

CSoul

12/27/24 2:00pm

Reminds me of the Harambe situation a few years ago....

StapleGun

12/27/24 2:23pm

Gross. Both the dehumanizing of people and elevating of animals to a higher

Penske Material

12/27/24 2:26pm

I believe it’s idolatry honestly

BaseCoug

12/28/24 1:58pm

You're not wrong.

StapleGun

12/28/24 7:25pm

But what if that kid grows up to be the next hitler hmmmmm?

maxpowers

12/27/24 2:32pm

It’s nuts that movies will show a head getting blown off a dude but goes off

maxpowers

12/27/24 2:32pm

My dog single-handedly keeps me from going insane

12/27/24 2:04pm

RE: My dog single-handedly keeps me from going insane

JAGA97

12/27/24 2:16pm

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JimmyZ

12/27/24 2:32pm

Hey bud I hear you…but you can replace your pet and you will many many times over your lifetime

KYU

12/27/24 5:52pm

Same for children

machete

12/27/24 2:08pm

& if youre struggling financially, still have kids because the lord will provide

Champ Kind

12/27/24 2:09pm

Hard, HARD agree.

12/27/24 2:10pm

I agree…the Lord is aware of how much we make and will provide

Ol Big Bear

12/27/24 2:15pm

I didn't realize there was a commandment to have pets?

UNLVcougar

12/27/24 2:26pm

This is the dumbest non sequitur

maxpowers

12/27/24 2:34pm

Not true. The Lord wants you & your spouse to be responsible &

gopman

12/27/24 2:44pm

Champ Kind has absolutely no clue about that....."prosperity" or otherwise.

StarMan

12/27/24 3:40pm

Unless things have changed in the last few years the Church Handbook

gopman

12/27/24 3:45pm

Answer may be yes may we no wait I. Tough economic times. Point is it’s not a decision solely based on economics.

KYU

12/27/24 5:55pm

along same lines. Amazing % of my patients on Medicaid that can afford to smoke

qwerew

12/27/24 2:10pm

with the latest iPhones and big cars.

Archaea

12/27/24 2:15pm

And can feed a few dogs….

JohnnyC

12/27/24 6:12pm

I don't disagree 100%, but I wouldn't necessarily put pets at the top

LO Cougar

12/27/24 2:11pm

What about an air fryer?

12/27/24 2:18pm

Double frugal. Save on pet costs and food costs at same time.

UNLVcougar

12/27/24 2:24pm

I doubt a single person on CB disagrees that Pets < people

Jeremy

12/27/24 2:26pm

For some who struggle financially, their pet gives them a reason to keep going

Traveshamockery

12/27/24 2:45pm

Then get a pet rock? Financial hardship should be temporary until you can get a

12/27/24 2:48pm

You say all of that as if it’s so easy to do.

Traveshamockery

12/27/24 5:38pm

Friends are free. Church is free. Family is fee

machete

12/27/24 3:04pm

For some it’s difficult to make and keep friends. Pets are always there for

Traveshamockery

12/27/24 5:40pm

Pets die. Much faster and often more tragically than humans

machete

12/27/24 6:03pm

I’m not sure you understand how severe depression works.

Traveshamockery

12/27/24 7:32pm

I live with depression. Please, explain more Mr. PhD what depression is like 😂

machete

12/27/24 8:33pm

That’s great! I’m glad the church has been helpful for you. God speed, brother.

Traveshamockery

12/27/24 8:59pm

RE: If you are struggling financially and have pets . . .

thewaterboy

12/27/24 3:04pm

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