The other day I took 2x4's daughter (henceforth to be known as Judy) to the mall to run a variety of errands. Whilst in the parking lot, at a four way intersection, I was about to take my rightful turn when a guy hugged the bumper ahead of him and doubled up as they both slipped through. I hit the brakes in order to keep from hitting the Jack-Ass (and of course couldn't say or do anything that I normally would because there was a 9 year old girl in the back seat). THEN the guy flips ME off as he barrels through! Gawd was I pissed!
Last night 2x4 and I ventured to the mall so that I could purchase an outfit for his company Christmas party. 2x4 is like my fashion consultant. He puts things together that I would never even give a second glance, but then fall in love with. He was blessed with the fashion sense that evaded me. So, I was in a tiny two stall dressing room, and he would periodically show up with a shirt or jacket for me to try on. At one point a woman came in and used the other stall. It wasn't until later that I realized her intermittent mumbling was anger towards me. I just thought she was a little weird. Then as she left, she snidely asked me "Does your husband always dress you?"
I was in the stall with my shirt off and the door closed, so it took a minute for me to detect the hostility. I simply responded, "No, he doesn't ever dress me, but I value his opinion" (you miserable self-righteous bitch). Then a minute or two passed and I asked, "Do you always ask inappropriate questions of strangers?" The much more pleasant woman who was now occupying the stall said, "She's gone." I replied, "I know, that's why I said that" She laughed and we agreed that the woman was miserable but that it takes all types.
Then the miserable bitch went and complained so a sales person who then came to tell him to take 2 steps back so that he was technically outside of the bath tub sized dressing room because store policy says that men cannot be in the dressing room.
It's the most wonderful time of the year...but I guess jerks are jerks all the time. I shouldn't expect a reprieve just because mistletoe is in season. Humbug.
I still love the season...I think the random hostility is bothering me more than usual because I'm feeling festive and I want it to be contagious.
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Well your festive mood sure has infected me!!!! :) Ho ho ho, and all that. I'm sure you have just filled your quota of holiday jerks and from here on thru to '07 it will be mistletoe and holly... ya gotta believe, Virginia, and have Bro put on his Santa suit.
Um... "Judy"????
2x4 is already adorning his santa hat, so we're half way there.
Yes, Judy, after the older sister in Jumanji (the BOOK). The trouble the two get into and out of makes me think of our lovely charges. Therefore, The Boy will now be Peter, the little brother.
Oh WIP, take it from me (i have worked in retail..well, a looooong time, let's put it that way) retail morons NEVEREVER change. Even on the most brilliant shopping day, with no lines and everything they want is 50% off of already 50% off prices--they are still JERKS.
good for you for speaking up. You were nice. I probably would've said something like, "Why not nearly as much as he undresses me, which clearly your husband does NOT do for you, you uptight moron...".
=-) I love your holiday spirit. Let the infectious festivity prevail!
Its not random hostility - the biatch was jealous that you had a man in there and she didn't. Feh. At least you have a special someone to strip for! No one is gonna want to be around her blahness. ;)
People tend to suck. I know that is not poetic, but it is true. I just try to focus on the good ones and blow off those who are warts on society.
Now, where can I buy mistletoe???
I'm sure that this kind of individual doesn't wait for Christmas to spread the misery around. I love these people who feel compelled to insert themselves into other people's business. You can bet that if she has one, her husband doesn't help her do anything. He's probably too busy trying to stay the hall away from her, LOL!
"They're like that EVERY day of the year. I guarantee it."
She was probably jealous. I'm sure she NEEDED fashion help too. She was probably trying on double knit and shirts with bands at the waist. *You go girl* for the comeback that she missed. People like that irritate me. And bad drivers too. And most people in general. :)
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