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Sarcastically giving someone a "bracha".

Posted: December 16th, 2020, 5:07 pm
by Cranberry
Saying things like "May you remain ignorant on this subject" is an insult even if it would be a genuine bracha not to know about the subject.

Re: Sarcastically giving someone a "bracha".

Posted: December 16th, 2020, 8:07 pm
by virtuosointraining
I don't think people say that. They say "May you never know of such things."

Re: Sarcastically giving someone a "bracha".

Posted: December 16th, 2020, 8:22 pm
by Cranberry
They do. May you never know of such things.

Re: Sarcastically giving someone a "bracha".

Posted: April 9th, 2021, 9:09 pm
by virtuosointraining
It is usually worth not knowing! The not knowing isn't about general knowledge in this context. It's usually about not having first-hand experience.

Re: Sarcastically giving someone a "bracha".

Posted: May 9th, 2021, 10:29 am
by Cranberry
virtuosointraining wrote: April 9th, 2021, 9:09 pm It is usually worth not knowing! The not knowing isn't about general knowledge in this context. It's usually about not having first-hand experience.
True. However, it is usually said in superior tone, without verifying whether or not the person does know of such things.

Re: Sarcastically giving someone a "bracha".

Posted: August 16th, 2022, 9:31 pm
by Yankel The Goat
virtuosointraining wrote: December 16th, 2020, 8:07 pm I don't think people say that. They say "May you never know of such things."
So, people shouldn't either say that. You have to be careful with your words. You're supposed to say "You should never have to know of such things"