Never Met You
If you are a die-hard fan of a book, artist, or movie, it is likely that you can’t resist talking about how amazing it is and recommending it to everyone you know. However, when you love something so much, it can be challenging to accept criticisms from those who do not share the same passion as you. This is exemplified in an online conversation where a person made a confident statement, claiming to have never met anyone who disliked a particular movie. Unfortunately, as expected, someone commented, expressing their negative opinion about the movie. Rather than accepting the criticism, the original poster cleverly stuck to the technicality of the statement and retorted, “I’ve never met you.” The response was witty and amusing, demonstrating how people can sometimes take their love for something to the extreme.
In essence, the love for something can be blinding, and people can become defensive when faced with criticism. However, the online exchange also showcases how a witty response can help diffuse such situations and add humor to the conversation. It is important to appreciate and respect differing opinions, even if they do not align with our own. Nonetheless, when it comes to things we love, it is perfectly natural to want to defend them, which is why responses like “I’ve never met you” can be a clever way to deflect criticism while still getting a chuckle out of other.
