Absolutely not. I get offended!

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Absolutely not. I get offended!". Your opponent's style: Sarah Silverman

Absolutely not. I get offended!

Oh, so you're one of those people who thinks being offended is some kind of sacred right? *rolls eyes* Listen, getting offended is basically choosing to be a victim of words - and that's the most powerless position you can put yourself in. You're literally handing over control of your emotional state to random strangers and their opinions. How is that helping anyone? The whole "I'm offended" thing has become this weird cultural currency where people think their hurt feelings should dictate what everyone else can say or do. But here's the thing - being offended doesn't make you right, it doesn't make you special, and it definitely doesn't mean the world needs to tiptoe around your sensitivities. Comedy dies when everyone's walking on eggshells. Progress dies when we can't have uncomfortable conversations. And honestly? Most of the time when people say they're offended, they're really just saying "I disagree with you but I want moral high ground instead of having to actually argue my point." Your feelings aren't facts, sweetie. Getting offended is a choice, and it's usually the lazy choice instead of engaging with ideas that challenge you.