Idiots

[Chatbrat]

Just went a sports pool, lots of real old women walking side by side , ignoring all the rules about social spacing--maybe its time to shut everything done--can't fix stupid--it may kill us all

[karostay]

Just went a sports pool, lots of real old women walking side by side , ignoring all the rules about social spacing--maybe its time to shut everything done--can't fix stupid--it may kill us all

Based on available info and actions in just the past 3 months
Were the next dinosaurs

[Chatbrat]

In a few hundred years they might discover TV in an archeologic dig , in the midst of a swamp over grown

[PoolBrews]

Do a little research. The pools are one of the safest places to be right now. From the CDC:

"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “There is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs. Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine and bromine) of pools and hot tubs should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.”"

This doesn't cover if someone sneezes directly on you, or if you touch surfaces that have residual traces of coronavirus... however, as long as the surfaces get splashed with pool water regularly, it will inactivate the virus.

To be clear - it is relatively safe IN the pool... but not if you're sitting on the deck with a big group of folks. And being in the pool is certainly far safer than being in a restaurant, or shopping for groceries.

[Villageswimmer]

OP didn’t say there was a problem with being in a pool. His complaint is their being close to one another and ignoring social distance rule.

[rustyp]

In a few hundred years they might discover TV in an archeologic dig , in the midst of a swamp over grown

They will be scratching their heads wondering why did all those dogs poop into plastic bags.

[Marathon Man]

I don't see a benefit in calling people "idiots". Nothing is known about them. Maybe they live together.

[Chatbrat]

They are idiots , the same applies to all the spring breakers who are ignoring all the guidelines that are out there--would you prefer
Ostriches
By the way GM<FORD & Chrysle have shut down all manufacturing--we're @ war, if we make to next year consider yourself lucky

[blueash]

Maybe Chatbrat can explain why it is necessary to bully people to make a point. When you refer to people as fat old ladies you have attacked their body, their age and their gender. I know some national leaders feel this is the way to talk and you are modeling their example. Shame on them. Shame on you.

[Chatbrat]

One I'm a retired military person, I dealt with reality, and in this time shaming is needed to snap some people into reality--its not church--we have a case in TV's get real people its here

[manaboutown]

Maybe he could have been less accurate in the descriptors he used to satisfy the PC crowd. Weight challenged, very high BMI, clinically obese for fat. Senior, geriatric or way up there in years for old. One thing is for sure, they were not behaving intelligently, using common sense or being prudent. In fact their behavior was quite uncaring and callous because if one or more of them had contracted the dreaded virus they would likely pass it onto others.

[Gpsma]

Couple of years from now, there will be articles about the Stupid Idiotic Mass Hysteria of 2020.

We can thank the media

And here I thought TV would be a haven of sanity...but plenty of chicken littles here too

[Polar Bear]

I don't see a benefit in calling people "idiots"...
I do its the majority around here
Give...me...a...break.

More like a select few.

[Bucco]

Couple of years from now, there will be articles about the Stupid Idiotic Mass Hysteria of 2020.

We can thank the media

And here I thought TV would be a haven of sanity...but plenty of chicken littles here too

I am sure you are quite correct.

Say out loud ....everything I do not agree with it is the fault of the media. If they just kept their mouth shut who would know

[Gpsma]

I am sure you are quite correct.

Say out loud ....everything I do not agree with it is the fault of the media. If they just kept their mouth shut who would know

And you probably bought up 400 rolls of toilet paper because u watxhed the news.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Couple of years from now, there will be articles about the Stupid Idiotic Mass Hysteria of 2020.

We can thank the media

And here I thought TV would be a haven of sanity...but plenty of chicken littles here too

:bigbow::bigbow: Same thing I've been thinking.

[Villageswimmer]

Couple of years from now, there will be articles about the Stupid Idiotic Mass Hysteria of 2020.

We can thank the media

And here I thought TV would be a haven of sanity...but plenty of chicken littles here too

No. The articles will be about how TV residents didn’t heed the call to take warnings from the medical community seriously. I’m with you, Chat.
Yes, we can thank the media for acknowledging the facts now. This is not political. This is our lives.

[manaboutown]

Looks like large groups of idiots just got the pools shut down. They were ignoring the 10 person per gathering limit. Don't know if the same fat old ladies were involved but the crowds comprised irresponsible, thoughtless, narcissistic folks lacking common sense

[Altavia]

Do a little research. The pools are one of the safest places to be right now. From the CDC:

"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “There is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs. Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine and bromine) of pools and hot tubs should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.”"

This doesn't cover if someone sneezes directly on you, or if you touch surfaces that have residual traces of coronavirus... however, as long as the surfaces get splashed with pool water regularly, it will inactivate the virus.

To be clear - it is relatively safe IN the pool... but not if you're sitting on the deck with a big group of folks. And being in the pool is certainly far safer than being in a restaurant, or shopping for groceries.

So correct, but thanks to the large groups ignoring distancing at some pools, was just told all pools will be closed effective tomorrow.

[Rwirish]

Stupid is stupid.

[Chatbrat]

On the unmentionable news site there is a picture of over crowded family pools--this was probably one of the straws that broke the proverable camel's back--what my wife & I saw was an Seabreeze--the photo showed the Churchill family pool filled with guest's small children-one of the worst sources of transmissions

[Lindsyburnsy]

I’m not sure the people of northern Italy will agree with that statement.

[karostay]

Tobacco and alcohol addicts still pack City Fire each night...They'll be first to cry they contracted the Virus

[Chatbrat]

The people of Northern Italian had a direct connection to Wuhan,China --source one--China should have warned the world--image was more important than lives

[Hplaw]

The people of Northern Italian had a direct connection to Wuhan,China --source one--China should have warned the world--image was more important than lives

There is the start of the problem.....China downplaying the situation until they couldn't anymore. They do not value their citizen's lives so it applies to all. Sad.....

[bmit16]

Doomsayers! Is the virus bad? Yes. Is it going to wipe out the population? No. Are people idiots? Yes, but not all idiots are ignoring the warnings, some idiots are spreading the panic.

[waynet]

First I want to thank all the selfish,irresponsible, thoughtless people who created this problem. You caused the vproblem, now we all suffer. Thanks again. Talked to a nice lady who said when she went to one of the pools to explain the problem all she got was a grief. Nice seniors. I do have one problem with the closures. If one two three of the pools are overcrowded close them, not all of them.

[Chatbrat]

Maybe in a week or two, when a lot of visitors are gone--the pools may reopen--the rec dept should supervise & have the authority to restrict access

[Chi-Town]

Wow, a lot of tension here and it's still early in the game. Follow the CDC and state of Florida guidelines, and if you want to go beyond that on your own that's OK.

[gadaboutgal]

First I want to thank all the selfish,irresponsible, thoughtless people who created this problem. You caused the vproblem, now we all suffer. Thanks again. Talked to a nice lady who said when she went to one of the pools to explain the problem all she got was a grief. Nice seniors. I do have one problem with the closures. If one two three of the pools are overcrowded close them, not all of them.

Then where will the people from the closed pools go--to the ones that are open and again overcrowd those!

[RosemarySoso]

Everyone. Just STOP.

[ALadysMom]

There is the start of the problem.....China downplaying the situation until they couldn't anymore. They do not value their citizen's lives so it applies to all. Sad.....

Look around. Lots of folks in the US do not value other people’s lives too. You don’t need to look that far to be sad. BTW how many ICU beds and respirators are there in central Florida?

[rsecord]

Thanks so now another activities has been removed. Get a Life

[ALadysMom]

Doomsayers! Is the virus bad? Yes. Is it going to wipe out the population? No. Are people idiots? Yes, but not all idiots are ignoring the warnings, some idiots are spreading the panic.

While other idiots stick their head in the sand.

[Michael Charles]

Just went a sports pool, lots of real old women walking side by side , ignoring all the rules about social spacing--maybe its time to shut everything done--can't fix stupid--it may kill us all

I've read this over a couple of times and still don't see the term FAT stated or implied. Please correct me but I can't see it in the OP's post.

[ALadysMom]

Do a little research. The pools are one of the safest places to be right now. From the CDC:

"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “There is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs. Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine and bromine) of pools and hot tubs should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.”"

This doesn't cover if someone sneezes directly on you, or if you touch surfaces that have residual traces of coronavirus... however, as long as the surfaces get splashed with pool water regularly, it will inactivate the virus.

To be clear - it is relatively safe IN the pool... but not if you're sitting on the deck with a big group of folks. And being in the pool is certainly far safer than being in a restaurant, or shopping for groceries.

Totally irrational post but thankfully you are not the one who made the decision.

[ALadysMom]

Couple of years from now, there will be articles about the Stupid Idiotic Mass Hysteria of 2020.

We can thank the media

And here I thought TV would be a haven of sanity...but plenty of chicken littles here too


The “mass hysteria” is global so they all must watch our news on cable tv like you do.
If we all survive unharmed, you can host the LOL party, ok?

[photo1902]

I've read this over a couple of times and still don't see the term FAT stated or implied. Please correct me but I can't see it in the OP's post.

Because that portion of the post was removed, fortunately.

[Curtisbwp]

Why oh why would YOU call them idiots? These 'idiots' have lived through so much more thsn you have. In wwll the brits walked the streets of london as the germans rainrd down bombs. At 18 years old i walked in a malaria infested jungle. At the sound of gunfire i ran towards the gunshots. Risking my life to save a friend. I was an idiot.

[Fastskiguy]

Doomsayers! Is the virus bad? Yes. Is it going to wipe out the population? No. Are people idiots? Yes, but not all idiots are ignoring the warnings, some idiots are spreading the panic.

No it's not going to wipe out our population but it might get 5% of us and that will be ugly. 5K dead in TV in the next few months would obviously be a big deal.

We had 200K cases worldwide yesterday, 225K today, if we continue with this exponential growth we're looking at over a million by next Thursday or Friday. 4 million in 2 weeks. By following the CDC recommendations we may be able to slow this down and not overwhelm our healthcare system.

I think it's going to rip through our population....but I hope I'm wrong.

I'm not singling out this post, it was just handy for replying.

[Chatbrat]

And I served in a steel coffin, hundreds of feet under water, fought a fire while under water could not surface due to the area we were in, got to periscope depth and ventilated the boat--I volunteered for submarine duty--we had zero idiots in the submarine service- idiots were transferred out quickly

[OhioBuckeye]

Just went a sports pool, lots of real old women walking side by side , ignoring all the rules about social spacing--maybe its time to shut everything done--can't fix stupid--it may kill us all

Just don't get near this so-called Idiots. If they want to expose themselves to the virus, it's there life! When it's your time to go, it'll happen. I wouldn't go to the pool myself. Like you said you can't fix stupid!

[Polar Bear]

I greatly admire and appreciate the OP’s service to our country. Gratitude cannot be adequately expressed.

But does that give one the right to so callously and condescendingly insult people for simply walking too close together, even in these times?

Not in my opinion.

[Michael Charles]

Because that portion of the post was removed, fortunately.

I thought perhaps that was the case but I didn't see that it was edited. See what one misses by going to shop for TP!!

[NotGolfer]

I greatly admire and appreciate the OP’s service to our country. Gratitude cannot be adequately expressed.

But does that give one the right to so callously and condescendingly insult people for simply walking too close together, even in these times?

Not in my opinion.

I agree with ALL that you said Polar. Don't think expounding thoughts and insults on social media much makes people change. BUT maybe Chat needs to release some tension. Maybe next we should focus on grocery stores (NOT!!!) to keep the "social distancing" at bay...or the drug stores. As for the pools---until they were closed, I'd read they were fine due to the chlorine. NOT having used a pool in a very long time I can't speak to the ones using them. Maybe policing one's self rather than focusing on others so much...we can all get along together better.

[Chatbrat]

Its not tension, its reality--we are surrounded by obvious IDIOTS, and they are an acute & present danger to everyone, its time to call them out & snap them out of their oblivion if possible

[Chi-Town]

Idiotos

The good the bad and the ugly - see you soon idiots - YouTube (https://youtu.be/GlA35y0bGQc)

[NavyVet]

Why can't everyone who is retired/doesn't have a job/doesn't have to be at work just stay the fluff home?
Good grief, is partying more important than putting one's life or others at risk?
The only way for this crisis to pass is to use common sense and precautionary measures. If selfish narcissists want to ignore everything and do as they please, then it will get a lot worse before it gets better.
Here are some ideas to pass the time AT HOME:
Read some books.
Do puzzles.
Catch up on movies and TV shows.
De-clutter.
Clean out a closet.
Listen to music.
Do something artistic or creative.
Learn a second language.
Join an on line support group.
Communicate with others via phone, email, etc.
Play games, computer or other.
Learn stuff. Take an online class.
Catch up on paperwork, filing.
Watch a sunset.
Take a walk.
Dance/exercise to a music or workout video.
Appreciate the small joys in life and remember there is always someone worse off than you.
If you can't go to a bar, stock up on booze or whatever else and self-medicate at home. You shouldn't be driving anyway.
Don't become a statistic. Stay safe and Healthy!
Good luck to us all!

[Funkman]

The “mass hysteria” is global so they all must watch our news on cable tv like you do.
If we all survive unharmed, you can host the LOL party, ok?CNN World News

[John_W]

Why can't everyone who is retired/doesn't have a job/doesn't have to be at work just stay the fluff home?


I filled two brown yard bags full of trimmings and other waste from my CYV backyard Tuesday for pickup yesterday. With the weather, it was a great time to work in the yard.

[Cheeks]

Why were the adults who did not understand the 10 person on the deck item on the signs at the pools verbally warned prior to them closing all of the pools ? Adults will comply but "no warning" closure of the pools sends a bad message from the villages. The day before people at the pool were told by the sign poster person the rule was 50 people on the deck.
Jerry

[ALadysMom]

This article has some fascinating moving graphic depictions of how this virus could spread under a variety of scenarios.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/

Well done!

[CFrance]

I've read this over a couple of times and still don't see the term FAT stated or implied. Please correct me but I can't see it in the OP's post.
Neither did I. Was it removed?

[CFrance]

Its not tension, its reality--we are surrounded by obvious IDIOTS, and they are an acute & present danger to everyone, its time to call them out & snap them out of their oblivion if possible
If they're idiots, that won't happen. Protect your own self.


Why were you at a pool?

[manaboutown]

Neither did I. Was it removed?

It was removed. I wonder if the descriptor had been skinny, tall, young, healthy looking, in shape, pretty, handsome and so on would there have been pressure on the OP by the PC crowd to remove it.

[CFrance]

It was removed. I wonder if the descriptor had been skinny, tall, young, healthy looking, in shape, pretty, handsome and so on would there have been pressure on the OP by the PC crowd to remove it.
It's not political in my mind. Calling someone fat and old has never been polite.

[manaboutown]

It's not political in my mind. Calling someone fat and old has never been polite.

Not "calling"; accurately descriptive.

Fat is fat. Thin is thin. etc.

[CFrance]

Not "calling"; accurately descriptive.

Fat is fat. Thin is thin. etc.
Manners matter.

[Polar Bear]

Not "calling"; accurately descriptive.

Fat is fat. Thin is thin. etc.
If someone called you what would accurately describe you based upon this post, I doubt you’d feel so comfortable with it.

[xNYer]

Not "calling"; accurately descriptive.

Fat is fat. Thin is thin. etc.

I’m sick of this PC stuff. Why should anyone care about others feelings?
If you are stupid, you are stupid.

[ColdNoMore]

It's interesting to note that it is always someone else that is an "idiot" or "dumb," as if those making such proclamations have never done anything dumb or stupid themselves...at some point in their lives. :oops: