COVID CRAZY: Psychologist on CBS Says to Feed Thanksgiving Guests in Garage
Here in the United States, it is widely believed that we are in the waning stages of the coronavirus pandemic, as case counts continue to decline and we return to some version of normalcy once again.
In fact, the improvement has been so vast that even Dr. Anthony Fauci, forever the harbinger of viral doom, has suggested that vaccinated Americans can ditch the masks and gather for the food-heavy holiday.
But not everyone agrees, and some of the suggestions that have been bandied about are downright ridiculous.
During a segment on CBS Mornings, psychologist Lisa Damour was asked how hosts should address people’s vaccination or non-vaccination status over Thanksgiving dinner.
“It might be a difficult conversation before people step into your house to say, ‘whoa, wait a minute, where’s your card, what’s your status?’ before you walk into my home,’” a host said.
“This is tough because people are all over the map on this,” responded Damour. “They’re also all over the map with their risk tolerance. But the rapid tests have made this a lot easier. Whatever people’s vaccination status is, we can actually confirm safety on the spot.”
And here’s where it gets insane:
“If the situation feels weird, maybe make it kind of fun,” she continued. “And say, ‘we’re going to start with hors d’oeuvres in the garage. You know, we’ll have drinks, we’ll do our rapid tests, and then come on in,’ right?” You can make it playful, make it fun, and then be able to enjoy the holiday because you’re not worried about safety.”
“Could someone please pass that trowel? I’m trying to get seconds on the stuffing”.