Originally Posted by BobSakamano

With all due respect to Pennekamp, I never understood the "it could be worse" argument. It just comes across as preachy and condescending no matter the source.

Sorry you have testicular cancer. At least it isn't pancreatic cancer.

Sorry your dog died. At least you won't have to worry about vet bills anymore.

Sorry your family is losing their home. At least you live in the US and not Somalia.

Sorry your girlfriend took you to see Sex in the City. At least it wasn't a Brokeback Mountain film festival.