Another girl and I were discussing our rabbits and this woman started scoffing, saying she can't believe ppl have rabbits for pets! I've heard ppl say they're boring and other equally offensive comments, but to be incredulous about them as pets is downright ridiculous. I said they're in the pet stores and she laughed, "I've seen them there in cages, but I didn't know people have them as pets!" (ummm). I mentioned (to the 1st person I was speaking to) that Mimi's getting spayed and this lady was like, "Why?!?!?!" I explained everything very seriously, thinking maybe she'll learn something, and she just looked at me like I'm a total idiot! I'm so frustrated right now over this. I realize there are bigger things going on in the world but I listen to these people talk about their kids and whatnot constantly...jeez.
And I'm so lame w/ comebacks or even just reasonable answers (naturally her reaction to me felt like a slap in the face, I wasn't ready for anything like that); I wish I asked what's so funny about having a rabbit for a pet?? Of course I'd look totally bitter to say anything tomorrow, but...
God, I can only imagine the talk that will go on behind my back when I take time off for Mimi's surgery...
And I'm so lame w/ comebacks or even just reasonable answers (naturally her reaction to me felt like a slap in the face, I wasn't ready for anything like that); I wish I asked what's so funny about having a rabbit for a pet?? Of course I'd look totally bitter to say anything tomorrow, but...
God, I can only imagine the talk that will go on behind my back when I take time off for Mimi's surgery...