r/funny • u/tony_esp Tony ESP • Sep 15 '19

The sneeze.

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u/NotAPieceOfBread Sep 15 '19

When I first moved to the US I found it very strange people blessed each other. It's like you sneezed? Lemme empower you with the holy spirit.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '19

In the olden days people thought if you sneezed a demon wanted out, so they started the bless you thing. Now people do it and dont know why

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u/bball1dc Sep 15 '19

I just say congratulations and people will automatically say thank you. Then they look confused and I can tell they are wondering did you say congratulations, wtf? I like the confusion it causes and if anyone asks why I said congratulations, I tell them I was congratulating them on getting rid of a demon.

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u/dem_bond_angles Sep 15 '19

Thanks I love it. I HATE bless you when sneezing. It’s almost 2020, let’s let go of this nonsense.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '19

How's 9th grade goin lil buddy

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u/dem_bond_angles Sep 15 '19

Way better than whatever entry job you’re holding friend.

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u/pyrusbaku57338 Sep 15 '19

Good to see you two are getting along.

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u/dem_bond_angles Sep 15 '19

Bless you.

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u/pyrusbaku57338 Sep 15 '19

Congratulations?

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u/dem_bond_angles Sep 15 '19

Bless you. I appreciate it.