Miserybaiting is the attempt to turn every conversation into something upsetting or
sad, or off topic to discuss something horrible, no matter how
neutral or positive the original topic and baiting
people into being miserable, Especially if the original topic involved having fun.
A: "We had a great time on the rides at the amusement
park last summer!"
"OH! Last Summer was SO HoT! Those
poor ride operators must have been sweltering all day!"
"Stop miserybaiting! I refuse to feel bad for enjoying myself!"
B: example of miserybaiting:
Archeology show: Expert 1 discussing possible castle indicated by
stones found on a hill: "During the time of "The Anarchy" in Britain, there was
panic and castles were thrown up by landowners quickly in an attempt to defend themselves and their property."
Expert 2:"So, lots of forced labor...?"