I once got lectured by my dad how I'm the one being selfish and entitled, and how I try to restrict his freedom and comfort during family time, when I tell him to watch videos on mute, or get himself ear plugs, this was in a hotel restaurant might I add.
Jesus fucking christ, the level of anger I felt took me all the way back to being a teenager, I was very close to throwing a tantrum and going to my room without eating.
like, I know somehow that if ol pappy was my age in this time, he'd be on my side about this. I can feel it in my bones.
But he's ancient now so him and the kids both try to blast whatever stupid video they come across and wonder why anyone would object to having their ears violated.
And don't even get me started if I somehow hear a FUCKING AD??! In 2024?
No it definitely is your problem, if you're in a public space like a park and hearing someone play a video on their phone tilts you then uh.. that's what I would define as unstable.
Until someone comes and takes your phone to throw it in the bush because you're being an asshole, then it's your problem.
If I wanted to hear music I would go see a show, of I wanted to watch a movie or documentary I would watch one at home, if I wanted to watch a tiktok influencer I would throw myself off a bridge.
Wear headphones, you share this world with others, it's basic courtesy not to impose yourself or your taste in entertainment on them.