Yes I actually had an argument about this

I feel like there is context missing here. The situation is just way too specific...

I just came back home and went to go say hi to my dad
- So like taking off a hat indoors kind of expectation for him?
- I need more details. Let's get to the bottom of this. How long had it been been since you arrived home? Were you standing or sitting down? Holding any drinks? How heavy is your backpack?
- But why does it bother him? Im curious and confused.
- Ok maybe now he's on to something. Did you just like get home and start pacing around with your backpack on? At that point why would you still have your backpack on lol
- I mean, yea, I’d probably have put my backpack down when I entered their home.

Am i supposed to take my backpack off to speak to someone, only to replace it when the conversation ends? But... why???

You're supposed to take the backpack off, casually slide it out from under your trenchcoat, and offer it to m'lady to sit on while you ~~hold her hostage~~ converse with her.
that would be weird

Not unless you have a special backpack to wear specifically for talking to people

Chatpacking is not okay

Is this anything like honkwitching?
- Not too dissimilar form speechbagging
- The difference is that honkwiching is a respected and respectful mode of self-expression

Idk why I read backpack as jetpack

Well in that case I'd have to agree that it is weird behaviour to wear your jetpack while talking to someone.
Unless of course everyone is currently wearing a jetpack then sign me up.
- Better go look for your local Mandolorian Covert. They always seem to be wearing jetpacks.
- I think you mean it'd be wicked as hell
- Can you please turn your jetpack down? I can't hear shit

Imaging caring what other people are doing so much you need to argue with someone about this. What a sad way to live

It is kinda weird if the backpack is a large camping bag and you're both on an elevator going to the top floor of a highrise in NYC, and the conversation isn't about why they have a hiking backpack on in the middle of the city.

Outside of that very specific situation, what else could be weird about it?

How are you in every comment thread? You're like the Gallowboob of Lemmy.
- You're like the Gallowboob of Lemmy
  Excuse me? I never! I don't repost my comments! 😤
- Lemmys small enough that the same people pop up pretty often. I swear MargotRobbie is in every thread pretty much
nah, people wear big backpacks in the city
- You skipped over some things that guy mentioned there I reckon.
When I one bag travel I just use a hiking backpack. It's the most ergonomic

I've talked to plenty of professionals on the job while they wear their backpack lol. That never even occurs to me.

Agreed, I'm an engineer and wear a backpack into the office. Am I expected to carry a briefcase to be taken seriously? It would clash with my jeans, polo, and Pokemon lunchbox.
- also - my trapper keepers are way too thick for most briefcases.
  hell, my 3 ring binder full of overhead transparencies is too big for a briefcase.

I'm really not a fan of this meme format and I always downvote when I see it regardless of content. But I'll make an exception this time, sorry to hear you actually got into an argument about this

I was just glad to see it wasn't a political meme.
- Eh, still capitalism fault
Yeah srgrafo is funny, but this one in particular was a miss.
- No, srgrafo has never made a funny comic.

Sorry I can't hear you, I'm wearing a backpack.

This sounds weird as fuck, why would such a debate even occur?

It's almost as common as discussing computer operating systems in regular conversation
- i use arch btw

Old person? Some seem to have a grudge against backpacks.

Only fellow wonks and maybe a whole bunch of other people who listened to whatever this guy was on but...
(Might edit in music symbols) Lionel, Lionel Lionel Lionel, Lionel Lionel Li!

What is this garbage?

Reddit garbage, send it back

People actually think that?

Abusive parents,eh ? Yep, i know a thing or two about this bullshit. I've been beaten for the dumbest shit like breaking a glass or the remote , the computer changing it's theme to the windows 98 one to conserve ressource when playing a game.

They are not abusive they are just stupid. Or at least my dad is.
- Sometimes you wonder if they're just acting stupid or are really that stupid.

Reminds me of those "why are you as an (x) doing (y)" "memes"

You're going to have to explain this one to me, because I assume this happens among K-12 children all the time.

So, my spouse comes home wearing a small cooler as well as a work bag, and sometimes more bags from groceries or projects aquired in the wild, makes a beeline for me and we kiss and talk; whenever they're all stockpiled I stress about their body under the weight. Your dad loves your spine, dude. Just say you're on your way to put it down, but wanted to give a brief greeting because you're so tired. I think you humans call this "just saying hi real quick, too tired to talk."

That sounds like terrorist propaganda to get soldiers more comfortable with getting closer to suicide bombers.

People wear backpacks for a lot of reasons. Most people wear them much more frequently than suicide bombers
- Suicide bombers may not wear backpack very often, but when they do, they wear it to the end of their lives
- Because suicide bombers wear them only once?
- You know who else says that? ISIS, that's right!
Surprised people are taking your comment seriously
- Me everytime I write a comment.
No, it doesn't sound like that at all.
Vests, suicide bombers use vests.
- Where do they even get these? Ali Express? I would imagine backpacks are more accessible but seemingly there's a market for suicide vests.
- Only with raw denim and a expensive egyptian cotton shirt