People that can't have a simple conversation without injecting some kind of conspiracy theory into it.
Me: Man, I'm starving. I have food to eat but I really want a Raley's sandwich today. (They make fucking great sandwiches)
Her: Tired of chicken again?
Me: Yeah, speaking of, I'm a little skeptical, but Coworker says I should try out this convection cooker he uses (since I'm always complaining about quick and easy ways to cook frozen chicken breasts).
Her: If that is some kind of microwave, I wouldn't use it.
Me: It's not, but that doesn't matter. (My fault there, I should have known better)
Her: You know that microwaves kill all the nutrients in the food you cook in them.
Me: Oh, that's right. I still haven't seen any solid proof on that, just speculation from people that say it must be true. I'd be happy to read anything new you have on it though.
Her: Yeah, because we have all of these healthy options for cooking, like microwaves, and people are still getting fatter and unhealthier (sic)
Me: I don't think microwaves destroying nutrients are wholly to blame for fat people. Laziness, lack of activity, easy access to fast food, etc. seems like a more likely cause to me.
Her: Right. Have you ever asked yourself why bad food is so cheap, but good food is so expensive?
Me: Not really, but what do you mean? Are you talking just restaurant/fast-food type food? Because going to the grocery store and buying there is significantly cheaper and healthier than pretty much any fast food.
Her: I'm talking about things like getting a giant 2 gallon soda for 99 cents, while a small bottle of water is 3 dollars.
Me: Now you're just exaggerating, because you yourself have complained how outrageously expensive sodas are now. But ok, let's talk water. Do you remember last time we got a sandwich and I decided to buy that 24-pack of bottled water? Do you know how much that was?
Her: No.
Me: $3.99. At times it is on sale for $2.99. For 24 bottles of water. That's pretty damn cheap.
Her: Does it have fluoride in it?
Me: How the fuck would I know if it has fluoride in it? Ok, yes, let's assume it does.
Her: Well there you go.
Me: Yeah, yeah, I know how horrible you think fluoride is and how it is a mind-control agent for the government. Listen, I'm getting a fucking sandwich for lunch, if you want one let me know.
