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People get so fucking weird about seeing people read in public. (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by ConcreteHalloween@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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"Oh look at this guy reading a BOOK at the cafe, he must think he's sooooo cool! I get he thinks a woman will sleep with him cuz he's so smart and cultured."

Or maybe my roommate is having their partner over and they kicked me out and I'd rather do this than just be on my fucking phone for two hours?

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[–] miz@hexbear.net 31 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

it's because they have to displace their anger at themselves for being subliterate