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@atfarnum@dragonscave.space

2026-04-22 13:22 UTC

Ugh… My Lyft driver this morning was exhausting. I’m writing this down because I need to brain dump so I will stop thinking about it. I got in the car. He said, “Welcome aboard.” I’m thinking what the fuck? It’s a Buick not a 737. I take the high road and just say thanks. He says, “My wife would like to carry one of those things to hit me with.” Me, “What?” HIm, “That thing you’re carrying. My wife would like to hit me with it. Me,”You mean my cane?” Him, “Yeah.” Him, “Why are you carrying that anyway?” Do you have back problems?” Me, “Um, I’m blind. It’s a long white cane.” Him, “Your Blind?!?!?! That’s worse than being deaf.” Me, “ they each have their challenges. It’s not a contest.” Him, “Deaf is definitely worse. I had a deaf girlfriend. She communicated really well once you got used to her funny accent.” Me, mentally high-fiving the deaf ex-girlfriend for getting away from this creep. Fortunately, the conversation veered away from disability but OMG. What the fuck, dude? So that happened and now I’m annoyed at everything, especially my bra. Hoefully the day gets better from here. And before all the mansplainers tell me I should wear headphones so drivers don’t talk to me, just don’t. I’m not in the mood to explain to you why that doesn’t feel safe to me. Just ranting here. No advice wanted.

Replies (3)

  • @Kaliah@dragonscave.space 2026-04-22 14:50

    @atfarnum@dragonscave.space WTF? What a weird creepy guy. Hope you don't have to deal with him again. Related, I hate the "blindness is the worst thing that can ever happen" crowd. Just go to the netherworld and leave disabled people alone thank you.

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  • @atfarnum@dragonscave.space I will not mansplain and tell you this, I will enbysplain and, tell you, holy shit, that guy has issueboxes. Some poeple children :D. Headphones mightn't be a bad idea, if you feel like wearing them, and jamming to music upon your ride. But, some people, just are ridiculous, and need a smack with a long white cane...

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  • @mckensie@tweesecake.social 2026-04-22 15:41

    @atfarnum@dragonscave.space Kinda have to agree here, like dude, why? Just no

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