miserybaiting
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...?"
"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...?"
miserybaiting by HicSuntDracones August 28, 2023
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