Just Sayin'

One of the most frustrating phrases in the world to me is the phrase, "Just Sayin'."  People only use it as a modifier for some of the useless sentences in existence.  It's purpose is to keep the sayer devoid of blame for saying stupid, mean, or thoughtless comments, so whenever you hear it, you can assume what ever predicated should be immediately disregarded.

People act as if saying your kidding erases what they said.  Mean things are still mean, even if you are "joking about it."  If you said it, you thought it, and that is what people are going to remember.  My mom would always tell me to be careful what you say, because even if you say you're sorry, they will never forget what you said.  They might forgive you, but no matter how hard they try it will still plague their mind, and they will always wonder if you really meant it after all.

It is a difficult thing to be funny without being mean. Sometimes the lines blur, and sometimes you really are kidding.  But it is important to keep in mind who you are talking to, as well as the subject matter you are joking about, otherwise people could truly get hurt, which is never worth your laughter.