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Florida police tell people to stop taking selfies with ‘depressed’ black bear
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 19 Jul 2024
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How are we supposed to take this seriously when they make jokes?
Because it's possible to joke about something while still treating it seriously? Acknowledging that the bear is relatable, and that that's kind of funny, isn't incompatible with urging people to respect its boundaries.
Respect my boundaries bear!
I was really confused by that… wtf.. Lemon Zest?
Urban dictionary says it's the opposite of "easy peasy lemon squeezy".
Yeah, just confused as how it applies to a depressed bear. You were spot on.
Bears don't have spots, you're thinking of leopards.
Heh?
Your username put that song in my head ❤️
Sometimes humor just makes it easier to communicate, it can be a useful tool. For example, look at Ted Lasso, his whole thing is that he's a leader who uses humor and empathy as his primary leadership tools. I know this is a fictional character, but those are real techniques, so I think this point still holds.
Which of these messages would be more effective on a sign:
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