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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/Severe-Hope-9151 on 2026-08-15 01:08:32+00:00.

TIFU when wanting to talk about a baseball giveaway promo with a new co-worker. An amazing Pope hat the Chicago White Sox gave out at a recent game and how they were already being sold for over $100 and my BIL is a big fan but I'm not getting him the hat.

So, a new associate came on duty, and I try not to assume people know more than they do, so i asked if he was familiar with the Pope. He said he was, and he's the last Pope. I didn't know exactly what he meant, and he must have seen the confusion in my eyes. I told him I didn't know what exactly he meant, and he said that this Pope is going to be the last, then it will be the end of days.

To tell you I didn't realize he was that kind of special is an understatement. I appreciate he didn't go hard or try to convince me of it. It was just said matter of fact, and I found a quick way to end the conversation. I'm never talk about anything other than work with him.

TL;DR: I tried having a light-hearted chat with someone who brought up the rapture very calmly. I'll never talk to them about anything other than work again.