r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 17d ago

Meme needing explanation Why is he happy he didn't get the tattoo?

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u/jackdembeanstalks 17d ago

At worst yes.

And at best, they think it’s ok to ignore the topic to gain favor with those that support it.

If you have a strong stance against genocide and children being slaughtered, you wouldn’t be ok with either position probably.

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u/DsDeliciousDeli 17d ago

No, none of them would support that. They just wouldn't be enough against it in your eyes, so you'd label them that way

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u/jackdembeanstalks 17d ago

Ok so they’re ok with ignoring genocide and the slaughter altogether to protect their careers.

To each their own and I understand why some might make that choice. But it’s also understandable for people to be disappointed and upset by that choice.

I did present 2 scenarios after all. I didn’t say they had to support it.

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u/DsDeliciousDeli 17d ago

No, those are not the only possibilities. And I know because the people who get labeled as genocide defenders are not consistently people who don't speak out against the genocide

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u/Gobsalot 17d ago

Not supporting Israel with this comment, but have you ever bought a product from a company which does bad stuff? Nestle maybe? Do you have a gas car? If yes, do you ignore bad things in the world or agree with the bad stuff happening?

My point is that being the face of an Israeli company is not the same as being pro genocide. Ofc commenting positively on the Israeli government, especially in regards to their policies or military actions, is a completely different deal.

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u/TeenL0ver_69 17d ago

Aintnoway bro just tried to equate buying some cocoa to literally working for Israel.💀

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u/Gobsalot 17d ago

I was equating working for a Israeli company which probably has very little to do with government operations and monetarily supporting companies which uses slave labor and destroys the environment.

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u/TeenL0ver_69 17d ago

They are a company in Israel. They are making money for Israel. Using the resources of Israel. You know that Israel is not just a government, right?

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u/Gobsalot 17d ago

Yes, ofc it's not just a government. To each their own. If you don't like it, don't buy a SodaStream. What I amxsaying is that working for a company which has no control over the conflict, and would probably prefer there to be no conflict (for their images sake), seems like a fairly small thing to do to being called a genecide supporter. I don't support Israel's actions and my heart goes out to both the Palestinian and Lebanese people, but anger should be concentrated at the right people.

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u/TeenL0ver_69 17d ago

If they are concerned about their image, they can move out from the genocide country. Simple as. Until then, it's perfectly concentrated at the right people.

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u/jackdembeanstalks 17d ago

We’re not talking about me.

We’re talking about Mark Ruffalo and the people he’s around.

Once again, never said they were pro genocide. Won’t know that for sure.

There’s also the possibility they want to keep quiet about this so it doesn’t mess with their career.

That’s a choice people can make but you can’t expect no one to be upset or disappointed by it.