For as long as I can remember, "grow a thick skin" was everyone's go to reply whenever someone didn't like being verbally abused. Sure, you can brush it off, but unless you have the patience of a saint, most people CAN'T ignore something forever. To paraphrase what Jim Sterling said about growing a thick skin:

"A thick skin is just that. Thick. It's not impervious. It can wear down and erode over time, leaving the person raw. So the next time you tell someone to calm down after flinging shit at them, don't be surprised if they suddenly snap at you."

People simply want to insult everyone they feel like without any repercussions and tell people to "get a thick skin" if they so much as get annoyed. They'll cry about "safe spaces" and "bubbles" to mock those people, yet is it any wonder why we have so many people so miserable and irritable to the point where they don't want to socialize with anyone? Just remember, kids; a thick skin is only a layer to protect yourself with. It's not the end all solution to people that constantly harass you.


This has been A25 with your Sunday rant. What's the weather gonna be tomorrow? IT GOIN' RAIN!