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Will Falconer, DVM's avatar

Did you sign this with an auto pen by any chance?

Chris Stanton's avatar

You can’t prove that.

Caroline in the Garden's avatar

I’m touched by your sincerity. Now may I have the name of your crisis PR firm?

Chris Stanton's avatar

I’ll be happy to make the introduction.

Andrea Hoffmann's avatar

If only more caring bosses offered hands-on yoga sessions! You were only trying to tap their zen.

Apologies accepted now and for inevitable future suggestions of birthday suit saunas, which, by all counts, does wonders for toxicity.

Chris Stanton's avatar

I was just about to sign the contract on the construction of the sauna when things went sideways.

Alisa Kennedy Jones's avatar

A masterclass in the art of performative contrition. Someone give this man a Substack called I Regret Nothing (Publicly). 😂

Chris Stanton's avatar

Brilliant idea! I’ll never run out of things to write about. 🤣

Nancy Jainchill's avatar

What about the modeling business you only recently shut down?

Chris Stanton's avatar

I really wish I could answer that, but my attorney has advised me against it.

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Wait a minute Chris, all this time reading your writing and I never realized you were a professional athlete, how could that be?

Chris Stanton's avatar

I’m full of surprises, Henny, many of which have gotten me in some hot water.

Lee Bacon's avatar

I am very sorry that certain people found your words and/or actions to be offensive and/or harmful. This must be a difficult time for you.

Chris Stanton's avatar

Thank you for considering my feelings in all of this, Lee. I’ve made mistakes, and I’m not too proud to admit them when I have no other choice.

Shelly Mazzanoble's avatar

“Since they were directly quoting things I’d said, their language was abusive and hurtful, and I felt unsafe.” First of all I’m sorry that you felt unsafe. That is very unfortunate and not a joking matter. Second, this may be the funniest sentence ever written. Third, of course we forgive you!

Chris Stanton's avatar

Thanks, Bestie! You’re one of the few who recognize the terrible pain I endured because of what I did. I hope I can count on you for pre-forgiveness for whatever I do next.

Shelly Mazzanoble's avatar

Oh you can. No one should hold your actions against you like that. When did everyone become so sensitive??? Jeesh.

Michelle Milliken's avatar

Don't worry. The Feel Good Fridays scandal never impacts polling.

Chris Stanton's avatar

Even the 10-minute power hugs?

Michelle Milliken's avatar

Iowans may have had second thoughts, but nationally, the numbers still look good.

Nan Tepper's avatar

Hmmmmm. xo

Ofifoto's avatar

Admit it, you wanted to get caught. This has all been eating at you for years. Plus, you needed a good scandal to up your PR rating and media coverage. Btw, your speech writer does an excellent job.

Chris Stanton's avatar

Self-sabotage is a very interesting theory. I’ll have to bring that up with one of my therapists. Or maybe I’ll just put you in touch with them and you can all fill me in later. That sounds easier. I’ll pass along your compliment to my speechwriter! This was a tricky one but I think he nailed it.

Ofifoto's avatar

Oh, you are an excellent delegate (as in delegating responsibility, not regarding representing anyone or anything).

Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Wonderful apology. I forgive you. Please resign.

Chris Stanton's avatar

Would you settle for a leave of absence followed by a controversial comeback?

JunkMan's avatar

Well, Chris, as long as you are deeply deeply, sorry for the terrible pain and harm your words have caused (i.e. failing to pronounce “Barcelona” without that lispy th sound) we can find forgiveness in our hearts. Or, you should be killed. I go back and forth.

Chris Stanton's avatar

Thank you for your understanding. Or how dare you. Whichever applies.

JunkMan's avatar

Okay Greta. I mean Boomer.