Someone said it to me the other day, and my newest reply slipped-out without even thinking. I said:
"No, thank YOU for breathing air."
I guess I am getting sick of yet another cliche that we've adopted to make our collective selves feel better, the modern equivalent of "Have a nice day" with about as much real meaning attached.
... Just sayin' that if you're not a Vietnam vet the phrase is probably getting a bit old.
I suggest that we manufacture a new saying, for use when military or government service comes up in conversation. Something like: "Welcome back to reality."
"No, thank YOU for breathing air."
I guess I am getting sick of yet another cliche that we've adopted to make our collective selves feel better, the modern equivalent of "Have a nice day" with about as much real meaning attached.
... Just sayin' that if you're not a Vietnam vet the phrase is probably getting a bit old.
I suggest that we manufacture a new saying, for use when military or government service comes up in conversation. Something like: "Welcome back to reality."