Saturday, April 06, 2024

Why Is It ...

… that I've NEVER seen long lines of pro-lifers lining up to be foster parents.

… that unless you’re music, I kinda prefer not to listen to you?

… that sometimes my road rage is so bad that I wish I could Bluetooth into someone’s car and cuss them out through their speakers.

… that they still call it a “vacation request” when it’s more of a “vacation awareness” because I’m not requesting anything, I’m making you aware that I won’t be in this week.

… that even though I keep my mouth shut, sometimes, you can read the subtitles on my face.

… that nothing seems to last longer than a video someone is showing you that you have no interest in.

… that back when I was trying to find the Yee to my Haw, all I could find was the Hell to my Naw.

… that I don’t always tolerate stupid people but when I do I’m probably at work.

… that self-discipline is so hard? Is it because I’m the boss of me and I run a really loose ship?

… that HR says I’m no longer allowed to answer the phone with, “For fuck’s sake, what now?”

27 comments:

  1. Anonymous9:09 AM

    the dog's mother
    Lots of chortles!
    xoxo :-)

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    1. I should call it "Chortles"!
      xoxo

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  2. Pro-lifers are mostly a crowd of hypocrites; a small bundle of cells deserves support and protection, a small hungry cold child never.

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  3. I never answered the phone that way at work, but I have said that to my daughter when I'm answering her 8th call of the day. She is now limited to three calls a day. Wish me luck, as I'll be living with her in less than a week's time.

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    1. If you're living with her will she still try and call??? 😀

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  4. There is truth in the bit about subtitles, been there and done that with the videos: I've a friend who insists on showing disc golf videos.

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    1. One person's interests do not necessarily interest all.

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  5. Cleora Borealis11:03 AM

    Thanks to you, my new band name is "Facial Subtitles!" 🤨🎶

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  6. OMG ... I love them all! ❤️

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  7. I especially identify with the facial subtitles. Balder Half says my mouth doesn't have to say a word because my eyes are like loudspeakers. Everybody else gets windows and I get loudspeakers!

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    1. I think you and I are quite similar in that respect!

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  8. Oh, I wish I could answer the phone that way. And also say it to people who walk up to my desk. (Who may be as young as fifth graders.)

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    1. Yeah, saying that to kids might not fly with HR!

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  9. You have summed up my life to date, sweetpea! Especially this one: "… that self-discipline is so hard? Is it because I’m the boss of me and I run a really loose ship?" xoxo

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    1. I always tell people, "Try living with me. Even I get annoyed by me a lot."

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  10. HR says I’m no longer allowed to answer the phone with, “For fuck’s sake, what now?” Quite right too! You should answer it with: "Hi! I hope you are having a great day! It's Robert Slatten here but you can call me Bob. How may I help you?" Your tone of voice should be lively and upbeat.

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    1. Oh, you're killing me here! 😀

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  11. All good ones this week, thanks.

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  12. Ha! I love the facial subtitles. I have a serious problem with those.

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  13. I remember years ago my SIL showing me a video of her friend's full Catholic wedding and I'm thinking "what the f..k do I care about this"? Well turns out her husband was the videographer and he forgot to turn the camera off when he was dashing from inside the church to the front of the church to get set up. All we saw was his feet running through the grass, climbing over the fence, etc. It was hilarious!

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    1. THAT'S a video worth keeping!

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  14. Add that Bluetooth feature and you will make a fortune, probably won't live to enjoy it, but people will buy it. I asked me staff to please tell me when they were taking paid time off, so I could have it on my calendar and to rest assured that I would never say no to their request. And Yes, there were times when I wanted to answer the phone with that line. Brilliant collection this week.

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