Stuff Sighties Say

I'm low-viz; my daughter is blind. Almost every time we go out, someone says something interesting about it to us.

[Erin J. @BrailleErin]

Dear @JeffProbst FYI “Obviously you’re inspirational because of your leg” is as offensive as, for example, “obviously you’re undereducated because you’re black” would be if you said that. #InspirationPorn #WeAreNotYourInspiration

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

On the shelf in the back, there’s a box of forks. You’ll see it. #WannaBet #TookMyWholeLunchBreakLookingForAFork

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

You need to learn Self-Advocacy skills. #AllTheBurdenOnTheDisabledPerson #ConstantlyTeaching #LetMeGoogleThatForYou

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

What’s it like to be blind? #CloseYourEyesAndThenHaveEveryoneYouMeetAskDumbQuestions #Thatsit

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

[man at Panda Express] I just got a surgery where they cut a little slit and inserted this things and PWWTHH! It works great! You should try it!! #DriveByDiagnosis #GetCataractSurgeryOnMyBrain #miracle cure478

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

[Cashier in small town grocery] Can I pet your dog? [looks intensely disappointed when I say no] #YouDontGetManyGuideDogsInThisTownDoYou #ThisAndPreviousTweetHappenedInOneAfternoon

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

[lady yelling out a car window] NO DOGS IN THE PARK! There’s a sign right there that says no dogs. I just don’t want you to get a ticket. #IfYouCantSeeTheGuideDogHarnessWhyAreYouDriving #GoodCitizen #ButNoisy

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

[At Farmer’s Market] *untrained dog gets in Coco’s face* Me: Would you please take your dog to the dog area? Guy: Well, why don’t you? Me: He’s a guide dog. Guy: Yeah, right, lady. #AHoleAwardOfTheDay #WelcomeToServiceDogLife

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

Is that a cross between a coyote and a German Shepherd? #uhhhh #AmateurBreedDiagnostician #PeopleAreWeird #YourFatherSmeltOfElderberries

[Erin J. @BrailleErin]

The Ranger’s Apprentice stories are fun, but a blind Ranger? Whaaattt?? Check out my latest fanfiction: Night Ranger. https://t.co/CQzGwmm9CQ

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

“People with disabilities who use service animals cannot be isolated from other patrons, treated less favorably than other patrons, or charged fees that are not charged to other patrons without animals.” https://t.co/kXD8FWzKfz

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

Oh! You have a dog! Wait here while I ask my manager. Oh we had to ask all of the people who would be sitting around you if they were allergic. One was, so we are going to seat you here instead. #Discriminatory #Illegal https://t.co/kXD8FWzKfz

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

What a beautiful dog! #ILoveThisOne #HeIsABeautifulDog

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

Daughter, when she wants a human guide, asks, “Can I have your elbow?” #CollectingElbows #elbowsToSpare

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

Are you training him? #ImWorkingHimBecauseImLowVision That’s so nice of you! #ItsSoNiceToHaveLowVision #ThisConversationMadeNoSense

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

Is that your service dog? #NoHesAGiraffe

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

4/4 Owner: I know but everyone lets their dog run here.
Me: I know they do but that’s not the law.
Owner: [walking away] I don’t care!
#HowToBeAnAHole #AdventuresInGuideDogHandling

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

3/4 The dog continues to sniff and crowd Coco.
Me (to Coco): Just ignore.
Owner finally reaches the dog, grabbing her collar and pulls her away.
Me (politely): This isn’t an off-leash Park, just so you know.

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

2/3 We continue walking. Coco does his best to ignore this very interested dog.
Owner: Sasha, stop!
Dog ignores, finds a gateway and comes out at us. We stop and stand still. Dog begins sniffing Coco. He backs behind me. I stand still.
Owner: Sasha, stop!

[Stuff Sighties Say @HeheSighties]

Walking along the sidewalk with my guide dog, minding my own business, when a loose dog comes up to the fence from the park next to us.
Owner: Sasha, Stop! [dog ignores]
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