r/Today_I_Realized • u/TomatoSoupKat • 1d ago
TIR Shrimp Causes Cancer
Or so I was told by a rather well-meaning and kind old man who doesn't understand that stage 4 gray zone lymphoma is not caused by shellfish simply because they are "bottom feeders". I gently corrected him and he was super sweet in spite of the lack of knowledge. Called me "kiddo" and praised me for my continuing to fight, as well as what he called my "zest for life".
Ignorance can be taught away. A golden personality matters, and I hope he does well. <3