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My lil friend · 07-09-2011, 07:56 AM

I recently got the comment "when are you going to buy the rest of the dog." Got that remark from a person in Mississippi. People can be rude and insensitive in any state and any city. Too bad it isn't against the law to be stupid.[/QUOTE]

We have a patch around here somewhere that says "Stupid should hurt" if it did,people would not return to it so quickly.

Ive been known to throw smoochies at people that are being really rude to me and walk off,because the ONLY other thing I can think of is popping them in the mouth and well that wouldnt help Im sure. In my head I am usually thinking "God loves you but you are making it hard for me to today".

Lil Sis · 07-09-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by richards6402

Plelase don't judge the people from Illinois by a few ignorant remarks made by random people. People from Illinois are really nice, kind people.

I recently got the comment "when are you going to buy the rest of the dog." Got that remark from a person in Mississippi. People can be rude and insensitive in any state and any city. Too bad it isn't against the law to be stupid.

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Originally Posted by babiegurl

Not surprised. We Chicagoans can be a bit rude and crass. Was it mostly men and teenagers making the remarks? I couldnt see any women saying that. Now THAT would be a surprise.

oh-- I was saying that about mid-west people tongue in cheek!! The same with miami people. Most people are nice, I would say 100s of people past us walking and just smiled or stopped to say they had yorkies or other small dogs. Sad to say, I remember the 4 or 5 rude people most. That is my error!!

As to the come backs.. you guys are great!! I wish I could have thought of some. Now... being raised in the south... we would add "bless your heart" to any insult so you "appear" to be nice

For example... the lady who said "dogs like that should not be out" you could reply "oh bless your heart, dogs like you shouldn't be out either"

babiegurl · 07-09-2011, 11:23 AM

[quote=for example... The lady who said "dogs like that should not be out" you could reply "oh bless your heart, dogs like you shouldn't be out either" :d[/quote]

now thats funny!!!!! :d

My lil friend · 07-09-2011, 01:38 PM

For example... the lady who said "dogs like that should not be out" you could reply "oh bless your heart, dogs like you shouldn't be out either"

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Yep! that is the Southern way. By the way a book for you to read & fall off of your couch with "GRITS,,Girls Raised IN The South". Very funny and very true.

Ringo1 · 07-09-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by katy-yorkie

You can really get smirks and remarks if you put them in a stroller. Buster recently had two surgeries on the same leg (within one month) and the only way to get him out and about was to put him in a stroller. When I would see people smirk I would tell them his story, it made them feel bad every time. I thought about putting a sign on the front of the stroller saying "He looks like his father".

You totally should do that. That's so funny!

yorkiemini · 07-10-2011, 07:45 AM

My Father, now deceased, was carrying my previous little Yorkie because there was gravel on the road and he was afraid it would hurt her little feet. One of the other campers said to him, "Don't you think it is time to tell that thing she is a DOG". My Father was British, and without missing a beat he came back with,"Tell her she is a dog? - we haven't told her she is adopted, yet."

Good one Daddy!!!!

AbbyMax · 07-10-2011, 08:08 AM

I am proud to be a Yorkie owner who has converted a big dog owner. Since my co-worker (who has only had labs in her life) has met my furbabies she tells people she is a convert. Although I know she will never get a Yorkie (she likes hiking with her dog), she thinks mine are great. I don't think she ever knew how much personality can be packed into such a little dog. She is looking for a Puggle for a buddy for her Lab. Her lab is great and has no idea she is bigger than my babies.

Yes, I have the co-workers at work who say they could punt my babies across the wash, their cat could eat my dog, or some other comments. But when they meet my little ones, well...lets just stay the toughest most macho man I work with did not look so tough when he was on the floor giggling as he was getting attacked with puppy love and kisses.

I think there is some stereo typical thoughts regarding these little guys. I still have a lot of people who are shocked to learn Yorkies are not all yappy dogs. Poppy used to run up to people, go flat on her belly and wag her tail until they would give her a scratch - not one bark, yelp or whimper. They are not all delicate and dainty. It is like when people say all Pitbulls are mean and will bite you. I know that is not true - I have met many doggie owners with friendly Pitbulls.

People say things when they are will others because they think they are being funny. Others are just insensitive uninformed bullies.

Your Remy is darling and it is a shame everyone does not get it.

Jinger · 07-10-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemini

My Father, now deceased, was carrying my previous little Yorkie because there was gravel on the road and he was afraid it would hurt her little feet. One of the other campers said to him, "Don't you think it is time to tell that thing she is a DOG". My Father was British, and without missing a beat he came back with,"Tell her she is a dog? - we haven't told her she is adopted, yet."

Good one Daddy!!!!

I'm sending a "thank you" up to your dad for that one. I will remember it!

Lil Sis · 07-10-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemini

My Father, now deceased, was carrying my previous little Yorkie because there was gravel on the road and he was afraid it would hurt her little feet. One of the other campers said to him, "Don't you think it is time to tell that thing she is a DOG". My Father was British, and without missing a beat he came back with,"Tell her she is a dog? - we haven't told her she is adopted, yet."

Good one Daddy!!!!

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Taryn0405 · 07-10-2011, 02:35 PM

Just stumbled onto this thread...
It is annoying. If I had a nickel for every "you're one of those people who cart their dog around in a purse", "my dog takes $hits bigger then your dog", or my favorite "when you stand next to your dog it looks like you're walking a mouse"...

Usually I just bite my tongue, sadly age has added a filter between my brain and mouth. However, last time someone made a comment to my husband who was carrying Gizmo said, "You're holding a rat with long hair."

I looked up and replied, "And yet he's so much cuter then you..."

It's a good thing Gizzy doesn't undertand any of the comments, or he wouldn't love people so much!

AbbyMax · 07-10-2011, 07:22 PM

[QUOTE=yorkiemini;3593809]My Father, now deceased, was carrying my previous little Yorkie because there was gravel on the road and he was afraid it would hurt her little feet. One of the other campers said to him, "Don't you think it is time to tell that thing she is a DOG". My Father was British, and without missing a beat he came back with,"Tell her she is a dog? - we haven't told her she is adopted, yet."

I love it!!!!

ChibiLuv · 07-10-2011, 07:56 PM

people can be so mean. My own family and neighbors have called my yorkie a "rat" on many occasions. I laugh it off but really I wonder why they feel they have to put these little ones down. Is it a bullying thing? I don't get it. I'm glad I read this though, now I got some good comebacks

Xsassy2macyX · 07-10-2011, 08:01 PM

They were jealous that you have a very adorable doggie. Don't worry about them.

My Uncle likes to tease about how small Macy is and calls her a rat, but I know he's just kidding.

Xsassy2macyX · 07-10-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemini

My Father, now deceased, was carrying my previous little Yorkie because there was gravel on the road and he was afraid it would hurt her little feet. One of the other campers said to him, "Don't you think it is time to tell that thing she is a DOG". My Father was British, and without missing a beat he came back with,"Tell her she is a dog? - we haven't told her she is adopted, yet."

Good one Daddy!!!!

Totally awesome!

My lil friend · 07-10-2011, 08:46 PM

Its kind of like highschool. Kids will say hateful things to someone else that isnt exactly the same,thinking that it makes them bigger somehow. When in truth it makes them VERY small minded (pea brained). So look on those that are cruel with their comments and see them with a tiny pea in their head for a brain. It will make you laugh and they wont even know why.
I feel sorry for those that think it necessary to try to steal or dumb down someone elses joy,just because it isn't their joy.

07-10-2011, 07:45 AM	#51
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	My Father, now deceased, was carrying my previous little Yorkie because there was gravel on the road and he was afraid it would hurt her little feet. One of the other campers said to him, "Don't you think it is time to tell that thing she is a DOG". My Father was British, and without missing a beat he came back with,"Tell her she is a dog? - we haven't told her she is adopted, yet." Good one Daddy!!!! __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

07-10-2011, 08:08 AM	#52
AbbyMax Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 481	I am proud to be a Yorkie owner who has converted a big dog owner. Since my co-worker (who has only had labs in her life) has met my furbabies she tells people she is a convert. Although I know she will never get a Yorkie (she likes hiking with her dog), she thinks mine are great. I don't think she ever knew how much personality can be packed into such a little dog. She is looking for a Puggle for a buddy for her Lab. Her lab is great and has no idea she is bigger than my babies. Yes, I have the co-workers at work who say they could punt my babies across the wash, their cat could eat my dog, or some other comments. But when they meet my little ones, well...lets just stay the toughest most macho man I work with did not look so tough when he was on the floor giggling as he was getting attacked with puppy love and kisses. I think there is some stereo typical thoughts regarding these little guys. I still have a lot of people who are shocked to learn Yorkies are not all yappy dogs. Poppy used to run up to people, go flat on her belly and wag her tail until they would give her a scratch - not one bark, yelp or whimper. They are not all delicate and dainty. It is like when people say all Pitbulls are mean and will bite you. I know that is not true - I have met many doggie owners with friendly Pitbulls. People say things when they are will others because they think they are being funny. Others are just insensitive uninformed bullies. Your Remy is darling and it is a shame everyone does not get it. Last edited by AbbyMax; 07-10-2011 at 08:09 AM.

07-10-2011, 02:35 PM	#55
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Just stumbled onto this thread... It is annoying. If I had a nickel for every "you're one of those people who cart their dog around in a purse", "my dog takes $hits bigger then your dog", or my favorite "when you stand next to your dog it looks like you're walking a mouse"... Usually I just bite my tongue, sadly age has added a filter between my brain and mouth. However, last time someone made a comment to my husband who was carrying Gizmo said, "You're holding a rat with long hair." I looked up and replied, "And yet he's so much cuter then you..." It's a good thing Gizzy doesn't undertand any of the comments, or he wouldn't love people so much! __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

07-10-2011, 07:56 PM	#57
ChibiLuv and molliluv too! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Irving TX, USA Posts: 1,619	people can be so mean. My own family and neighbors have called my yorkie a "rat" on many occasions. I laugh it off but really I wonder why they feel they have to put these little ones down. Is it a bullying thing? I don't get it. I'm glad I read this though, now I got some good comebacks __________________ Teapot Club Member

07-10-2011, 08:01 PM	#58
Xsassy2macyX Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Posts: 82	They were jealous that you have a very adorable doggie. Don't worry about them. My Uncle likes to tease about how small Macy is and calls her a rat, but I know he's just kidding. __________________ Proud Mommy to My Two Babies: Macy and R.I.P. Sassy

07-09-2011, 07:56 AM	#46
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	I recently got the comment "when are you going to buy the rest of the dog." Got that remark from a person in Mississippi. People can be rude and insensitive in any state and any city. Too bad it isn't against the law to be stupid.[/QUOTE] We have a patch around here somewhere that says "Stupid should hurt" if it did,people would not return to it so quickly. Ive been known to throw smoochies at people that are being really rude to me and walk off,because the ONLY other thing I can think of is popping them in the mouth and well that wouldnt help Im sure. In my head I am usually thinking "God loves you but you are making it hard for me to today".

07-09-2011, 11:23 AM	#48
babiegurl Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 198	[quote=for example... The lady who said "dogs like that should not be out" you could reply "oh bless your heart, dogs like you shouldn't be out either" :d[/quote] now thats funny!!!!! :d

07-09-2011, 01:38 PM	#49
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	For example... the lady who said "dogs like that should not be out" you could reply "oh bless your heart, dogs like you shouldn't be out either" [/QUOTE] Yep! that is the Southern way. By the way a book for you to read & fall off of your couch with "GRITS,,Girls Raised IN The South". Very funny and very true.

07-10-2011, 07:22 PM	#56
AbbyMax Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 481	[QUOTE=yorkiemini;3593809]My Father, now deceased, was carrying my previous little Yorkie because there was gravel on the road and he was afraid it would hurt her little feet. One of the other campers said to him, "Don't you think it is time to tell that thing she is a DOG". My Father was British, and without missing a beat he came back with,"Tell her she is a dog? - we haven't told her she is adopted, yet." I love it!!!!

07-10-2011, 08:46 PM	#60
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	Its kind of like highschool. Kids will say hateful things to someone else that isnt exactly the same,thinking that it makes them bigger somehow. When in truth it makes them VERY small minded (pea brained). So look on those that are cruel with their comments and see them with a tiny pea in their head for a brain. It will make you laugh and they wont even know why. I feel sorry for those that think it necessary to try to steal or dumb down someone elses joy,just because it isn't their joy.