FML : Today, I got into a slight spot of shit with my new boss over his speech. Apparently he was not actually impersonating Sylvester the Cat, and he just has...

Today, I got into a slight spot of shit with my new boss over his speech. Apparently he was not actually impersonating Sylvester the Cat, and he just has a speech impediment. When I jokingly said "sufferin' succotash" to him, he wasn't pleased at all. FML

I agree, your life sucks

You deserved it

By Anonymous - / Monday 10 February 2014 22:37 / United Kingdom

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By Beansforbill | 14

#5854595 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 5:58

The odds of him impersonating Sylvester the cat are much lower than him having a speech impediment ..

By DenBriZel | 31

#5854568 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 5:47

FYL for the mixup OP but next time id be a bit more careful on how you ask about it.

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By DenBriZel | 31

#5854568 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 5:47

FYL for the mixup OP but next time id be a bit more careful on how you ask about it.

_iquitlife_ | 10

#5854607 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 6:08

I wouldn't make jokes about people's speech unless you know them just for future reference
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michaelaranda | 28

#5854671 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 7:29

I dont agree. I think that it was okay for OP to joke around with her boss.

But I think OP would be in the wrong if she didnt explain herself and apologize, as it is quide rude to make fun of the way someone speaks.

cryssycakesx3 | 22

#5854700 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 8:33

joking with your boss is certainly OK. making fun of anyone is not.

TheMathMajor | 26

#5855165 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 20:56

The thing is, though, that OP wasn't making fun of a speech impediment, she thought her boss was imitating a cartoon and joking with her. She doesn't deserve it because the thought that her boss might have a speech impediment didn't cross her mind.

That_Ginger | 18

#5855259 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 23:46

67- Ignorance isn't a defense.

reneetlovesyou | 30

#5855373 - Wednesday 12 February 2014 2:18

I don't get why he would impersonate anything during a speech. Especially if he's new.

By Black_Fang_ | 6

#5854569 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 5:47

Well as long as you apologized afterwords

Ambient25 | 24

#5854784 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 12:01

If her boss didn't know he sounded like Sylvester before, he does now....

pinkster2014 | 25

#5855479 - Wednesday 12 February 2014 3:37

...afterwards...

LadySalazara | 6

#5857088 - Thursday 13 February 2014 17:24

There's always a time and a place for distasteful jokes

By mata2 | 7

#5854571 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 5:48

Next time don't be an ass

Peachy2392 | 26

#5854582 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 5:51

I don't think he was being an ass if he didn't know. He should just apologize and hope his boss is forgiving.

cryssycakesx3 | 22

#5854701 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 8:34

if you don't know you should keep your goddamn mouth shut instead of making fun of someone.

littlekellilee | 44

#5854921 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 15:55

OP could have looked around to see if anyone else in the room was laughing. If no one was, it's likely it wasn't a joke.

TheMathMajor | 26

#5855168 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 20:59

She wasn't making fun of anyone, though.

xThatOneWeirdGuy | 18

#5855257 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 23:39

How was he being an ass if he didn't know? Learn to either read or reason. Jesus.

By tigerisabelle | 31

#5854572 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 5:48

Why would he be impersonating Sylvester? FYL OP, it was an honest mistake, but it's better to assume they have an speech impediment than to not; you can laugh about one, but be extremely embarrassed about the other.

By ElricMustang | 23

#5854573 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 5:49

YDI since you didn't know if it was real or not. I don't see why your new boss would do something like that, anyway.

SarahSehhati | 40

#5854668 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 7:28

Maybe he thought he was trying to lighten up the mood of a new boss being present?

By koalabear_55 | 11

#5854575 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 5:49

FYL OP, you gotta be careful what you say :/ it was an honest mistake, hopefully he can move past that incident. If not GL OP

By Tember12 | 11

#5854585 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 5:53

People get offended so easily. Just watch it.

ajh1551 | 14

#5854699 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 8:32

People with speach impediments are often extremely self conscience of how they sound. .. It is understandable that he got offended when OP pointed it out

cryssycakesx3 | 22

#5855090 - Tuesday 11 February 2014 19:35

yes people offend easily. especially if you make fun of their disability.

what if I said "HAHA are you two wearing sunglasses because you're blind??? you'd *HAVE* to be. no seeing person would be with either of you hahaha"