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[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago

I took these pictures, in the former Siam capital, this past summer. If you really think there is only reason to go to that part of the world is hookers I don't know what to tell you other than that says a fuckload more about you vs what it says about the people you are mocking. Oh and for the fucking record I am not divorced, not 50+, and very much married. People who post crap like this insult some of the most fascinating parts of the world with unique cultures built up over so many thousands of years.

[-] Space_Racer@lemm.ee 16 points 8 months ago

Bro struck a nerve and he clearly wasn't talking about you. If you're not a divorced guy over 50 you're not in the meme.

[-] HaywardT@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 8 months ago

I am. I hope to go there.

[-] chocosoldier@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 8 months ago

i can't decide if it's sadder that you're this triggered or that you're trying to hide it behind photos of tourism sites and vague concerns about a culture you clearly didn't have time to appreciate yourself.

[-] topperharlie@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

I was with my family (mom, cousins, etc etc) in Thailand this summer too and we didn't see anything weird either, and the country, food and temples were amazing, and everything was very safe. (it was very nice to see my mom and aunt/uncles, on their 60s, visit such exotic place, they had a wonderful time)

But don't get triggered, people that do memes like these are mostly teenagers that think that "old people" should just stay home. These people probably never went on vacation outside their country anyway, I always found out that people that have travelled abroad tend to be more open minded and do less generalisations.

The only tragedy here is if someone is not aware of the rat kids on the internet, and memes/ideas like this prevent them to travel and see there is world out there, and is not as painted in the internet, everything is way more normal.

So, if someone of any age reads this, I can't talk for Philippines since I haven't been there, but Thailand is amazing and not at all as painted here. Careful with the sun though, sunburns could be quite brutal.

[-] Zink@programming.dev 3 points 8 months ago

I noticed the girls in the foreground of your one photo, but it’s because their clothes are awesome.

[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

It is a tourist thing there. You rent clothing of the style of the 13th century royalty as you walk around in the 13th century ruins. Yes me and my family did it because it was fun.

Utterly fascinating part of the world. From the food and clothing to art to the temples to just the natural beauty. Every time I go I wish I had more time to spend there just so I can visit one more site see one more traditional dance eat one more amazing meal.

this post was submitted on 04 Mar 2024
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