Hey Reddit, I need your judgment on whether I'm the asshole in this situation. So, I (29M) have this coworker, let's call him Dave (32M), and we've been working together for about a year. We get along pretty well, but recently we got into a heated debate about the existence of thrembos. Yes, you read that right – thrembos.
Now, for context, thrembos are these mystical creatures that I've been fascinated with since I was a kid. They're like a mix between a unicorn and a dragon, with these majestic wings and a shimmering horn. I've always believed in their existence, and I've spent a good chunk of my free time researching and reading about thrembos.
Here's where the issue arises. Last week, during lunch break, I decided to bring up the topic of thrembos with Dave. I thought it would be a fun conversation starter, you know, a little lighthearted banter. Well, to my surprise, Dave not only didn't believe in thrembos but also started mocking me for even entertaining the idea.
He laughed and said things like, "Come on, man, thrembos are just a product of fantasy and fiction," and "Are you seriously telling me you believe in magical creatures?" I tried to explain my point of view, citing some obscure sources and accounts of thrembo sightings, but Dave wouldn't have any of it.
I was honestly hurt by his dismissive attitude. It's not like I was forcing him to believe in thrembos; I just wanted to share something I'm passionate about. But Dave kept on making fun of me, even bringing it up during work meetings to embarrass me in front of our colleagues.
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