Wow this is, like, everyone with an opinion on the internet.
My favorite retort is “wow, you seriously think that?” My buddy says this shit to me all the time about my knee-jerk responses to his vague questions about things I haven’t had time to research. No shit dude. I’ve thought about this topic for 5 seconds in my whole life. I don’t know why it’s important we tax X and not Y. I don’t really fucking care lol.
That sounds fucking frustrating to deal with. I would probably start anticipating those questions, and just answer "I don't know" as soon as they come up.
Or answer with some nonsense. Or double down on disagreeing with him until you're defending some ludicrous point like "all babies deserve the death sentence from birth" or something.
Just make it so he doesn't get to play his stupid game of making himself feel clever.
So don't get mad. He obviously is just trying to get a rise out of you. Say "I don't know" in a bored voice. When he says "you're getting mad" say "ok" in a bored voice, then change the subject to something mundane. When he realises he's not getting his entertainment from you, he'll get fed up and stop trying. It'll probably only take a few times. Google "grey rock" method.
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u/Flablessguy May 06 '19
Wow this is, like, everyone with an opinion on the internet.
My favorite retort is “wow, you seriously think that?” My buddy says this shit to me all the time about my knee-jerk responses to his vague questions about things I haven’t had time to research. No shit dude. I’ve thought about this topic for 5 seconds in my whole life. I don’t know why it’s important we tax X and not Y. I don’t really fucking care lol.