Just got asked to take a Covid test before going to thanksgiving dinner

Site Notices

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Just got asked to take a Covid test before going to thanksgiving dinner (Page 1 of 5)

Posted: 11/25/2021 11:59:33 AM EDT

Good friend of mine invited me over to dinner. I’ve been to his house hundreds of times before. He just messaged me and asked if I would take a Covid test when I got there because his father in law is “still spooked over Covid “ I’ve made it this entire time without getting sick or needing a test. Why does this kinda shit always happen to me lol

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:20:52 AM EDT

[#1]

Thanks for the invite but I'm just going to have to decline now, have a great dinner! The order yourself a pizza the way you like it.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:21:56 AM EDT

[#2]

I would simply not respond at all, and go do something else.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:22:10 AM EDT

[#3]

Quote History

Quoted:
Thanks for the invite but I'm just going to have to decline now, have a great dinner! The order yourself a pizza the way you like it.

View Quote

My reaction as well.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:22:47 AM EDT

[#4]

Don’t cave in to people’s insanity.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:22:59 AM EDT

[#5]

Quote History

Quoted:
I would simply not respond at all, and go do something else.

View Quote

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:23:24 AM EDT

[#6]

Quote History

Quoted:
I would simply not respond at all, and go do something else.

View Quote

yep

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:23:55 AM EDT

[#7]

Probably just say that you have stuff to do at home. Sucks though.

Attached File

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:24:03 AM EDT

[#8]

"I appreciate the invite, but am going to pass. Enjoy the day with your family."

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:24:19 AM EDT

[#9]

Quote History

Quoted:
Thanks for the invite but I'm just going to have to decline now, have a great dinner! The order yourself a pizza the way you like it.

View Quote

Yup, it would be ruined for me, would not go.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:25:11 AM EDT

[#10]

We have a wedding like that next month.
The invite was too weird. Not just that but this has been one of those "On again, off again" types of weddings that really bring out the craziness of the bride.

Only half are showing up. I'd say because of the retarded Covid requirement and people are just tired of the fucking drama.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:25:19 AM EDT

[#11]

Asking to prove that you're vaccinated might start a fight. Asking to do a quick test to make sure you're not infected seems mildly annoying at best.

I'd roll my eyes, and get a quick test to keep his family drama to a minimum.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:25:27 AM EDT

[#12]

Bummer. Your good friend is probably feeling pressure from his wife about this. Is a rapid test available to you? I would do that if you really want to go. Masks? No way.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:26:01 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Good friend of mine invited me over to dinner. I’ve been to his house hundreds of times before. He just messaged me and asked if I would take a Covid test when I got there because his father in law is “still spooked over Covid “ I’ve made it this entire time without getting sick or needing a test. Why does this kinda shit always happen to me lol

View Quote

You’re going to have an awesome Thanksgiving this year and an even better Christmas!

Cut those people out of your life. You’ll be much happier.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:26:19 AM EDT

[#14]

Wouldn't. Either no test or not attending. Those are the only options.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:26:53 AM EDT

[#15]

"Thanks for the invitation but I have something fun planned."

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:27:32 AM EDT

[#16]

FPNI

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:27:32 AM EDT

[#17]

You don't do anyone any favors by going along with their delusions.

The only way for him to get over being spooked is by living, outside of a hermetic bubble that is all an illusion anyway.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:27:42 AM EDT

[#18]

I'd drive to his house just to laugh in his face.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:28:14 AM EDT

[#19]

My MOTHER did the same.

When she started to ask about needing to make sure everyone has been vaccinated....I asked if I could see her card. Asked if she understood vaccination dates and how they impact the effectiveness of the vaccine. She had no clue

I have no desire to chill with woke idiots.

She can enjoy holidays by herself

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:28:21 AM EDT

[#20]

No thanks. Enjoy living in fear.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:28:22 AM EDT

[#21]

My accountant stated that her whole family got a round of nasal swab tests in a doctors office before boarding a plane. The doctors office billed her health insurance about $700 per family member tested.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:28:26 AM EDT

[#22]

No you didn’t.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:28:27 AM EDT

[#23]

Quote History

Quoted:
Asking to prove that you're vaccinated might start a fight. Asking to do a quick test to make sure you're not infected seems mildly annoying at best.

I'd roll my eyes, and get a quick test to keep his family drama to a minimum.

View Quote

They’re all vaxxed, I’m not. Friends father in law is Covid compromised or whatever it’s called due to kidney transplant but still . He literally sprung this on me like half an hour before I was heading to his house

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:29:01 AM EDT

[#24]

My Fiancés family wanted us to come down and stay with them for the weekend, same thing Vax or test. We are not going. F that nonsense. FJB

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:29:06 AM EDT

[#25]

Quote History

Quoted:
No you didn’t.

View Quote

Wanna bet?

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:29:29 AM EDT

[#26]

Quote History

Quoted:
Asking to prove that you're vaccinated might start a fight. Asking to do a quick test to make sure you're not infected seems mildly annoying at best.

I'd roll my eyes, and get a quick test to keep his family drama to a minimum.

View Quote

Meh, caving into these people's whims are how we ended up where we are now.

The left never stops pushing. A little annoyance always turns into more.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:29:51 AM EDT

[#27]

Quote History

Quoted:
I would simply not respond at all, and go do something else.

View Quote

I'd also just disassociate with that "friend" going forward.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:29:54 AM EDT

[#28]

Simply sad. Part of me would want to respond wit, "no thanks, people who fear COVID who don't have significant cormobidities are mentally unstable and it would be safer for me to avoid them altogether...once your Marxist old-man leaves, I can come over for pumpkin pie"??

The civil part of me would be to politely decline...

ROCK6

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:30:34 AM EDT

[#29]

I’d respectfully decline.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:30:37 AM EDT

[#30]

Quote History

Quoted:
Thanks for the invite but I'm just going to have to decline now, have a great dinner! The order yourself a pizza the way you like it.

View Quote

So many arfcommers are just forever alone dudes. Maybe this is the new way to keep annoying charity invites away?

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:31:18 AM EDT

[#31]

Don't worry fam, I just checked to see if I still had photos from my test, and I do.

Send this bad boy his way, and ask him what time you should come over!

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:31:30 AM EDT

[#32]

Golden Corral is open, I would go there.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:31:36 AM EDT

[#33]

Piss on his FIL while blading at 45°, and yell, "YOU WILL NOT TOUCH MY ANTIBODIES!!"

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:31:41 AM EDT

[#34]

Quote History

Quoted:
Asking to prove that you're vaccinated might start a fight. Asking to do a quick test to make sure you're not infected seems mildly annoying at best.

I'd roll my eyes, and get a quick test to keep his family drama to a minimum.

View Quote

I would be asking for a whole slew of test from the father in law. Can't be too careful can we.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:32:04 AM EDT

[#35]

Quote History

Quoted:

They’re all vaxxed, I’m not. Friends father in law is Covid compromised or whatever it’s called due to kidney transplant but still . He literally sprung this on me like half an hour before I was heading to his house

View Quote

That’s even more of an asshole thing to do.

I’m high risk because of an immune disease. I’ve had COVID twice. No, it’s not the same thing as a kidney transplant. But if the guys FIL is really that worried, maybe he should stay home and not go anywhere.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:32:19 AM EDT

[#36]

I wouldn’t go. Absurd. Don’t placate absurd.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:32:21 AM EDT

[#37]

Quote History

Quoted:

My reaction as well.

View Quote View All Quotes

View All Quotes

Quote History

Quoted:

Quoted:
Thanks for the invite but I'm just going to have to decline now, have a great dinner! The order yourself a pizza the way you like it.

My reaction as well.

Yep. I would also remind them that because they took the jab, they'll be fine. If they're still "spooked" wear a mask. Actually, fuck off.... I don't bend a knee to liberals.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:32:45 AM EDT

[#38]

Quote History

Quoted:

Meh, caving into these people's whims are how we ended up where we are now.

The left never stops pushing. A little annoyance always turns into more.

View Quote

Agreed!

Go a step further and claim you are in their country illegally and according to their Presidente, Joe Biden, you are exempt from any vaccine mandates and they are racist for asking.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:32:46 AM EDT

[#39]

lol!

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:32:51 AM EDT

[#40]

“All good bud, see ya at 4pm, make sure the beer is cold”

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:32:54 AM EDT

[#41]

Quote History

Quoted:
Piss on his FIL while blading at 45, and yell, "YOU WILL NOT TOUCH MY ANTIBODIES!!"

View Quote

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:33:14 AM EDT

[#42]

This shit will never end until people stop catering to it. My reply would be, "Since your dad is so spooked, I believe it would be best if I just didn't come." Then enjoy Thanksgiving however else you'd like without whatever drama they have going on over there.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:33:23 AM EDT

[#43]

Quote History

Quoted:

They're all vaxxed, I'm not. Friends father in law is Covid compromised or whatever it's called due to kidney transplant but still . He literally sprung this on me like half an hour before I was heading to his house

View Quote View All Quotes

View All Quotes

Quote History

Quoted:

Quoted:
Asking to prove that you're vaccinated might start a fight. Asking to do a quick test to make sure you're not infected seems mildly annoying at best.

I'd roll my eyes, and get a quick test to keep his family drama to a minimum.

They're all vaxxed, I'm not. Friends father in law is Covid compromised or whatever it's called due to kidney transplant but still . He literally sprung this on me like half an hour before I was heading to his house

Up to you, I guess. If it's going to be a pain in the ass or otherwise cause him to endure family drama, I'd just politely decline the invitation. I'm sure your friend would understand.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:33:26 AM EDT

[#44]

Attached File

Thanks but I'll just put a TV Dinner in the micro instead.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:33:36 AM EDT

[#45]

I'd respond with, 'It's really sad you're willing to destroy a long time friendship over this commie bullshit. But whatever, enjoy Thanksgiving with your family. Don't contact me again.'

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:33:55 AM EDT

[#46]

Tell him you're concerned about getting da AIDS and ask for copy of his FILs test.

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:33:55 AM EDT

[#47]

Give him a pregnancy test

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:34:31 AM EDT

[#48]

Posted: 11/25/2021 10:34:54 AM EDT

[#49]

Quote History

Quoted:
Up to you, I guess. If it's going to be a pain in the ass or otherwise cause him to endure family drama, I'd just politely decline the invitation. I'm sure your friend would understand.

View Quote

Good answer. I’m not trying to start drama with my good friends over this and ruin thanksgiving.