Over The Hill
I declare myself officially Over The Hill as of today. How do I know this, you ask? I was in Wal-Mart this afternoon. No, that doesn't do it alone. It is what transpired there.
I picked up some school glue for a project we are doing with the women in the SMART program. You know me, I always have to have a messy art project in there somewhere. We are going to be making collages reflecting hopes, fears and what they bring to the program. I have been advised by "Those Who Know" (artist types) that glue sticks will only hold for about a week or two and that either Elmer's type or rubber cement are better choices. I want these on display, so Elmer's it had to be. Since everyone is gearing up for back to school, the glue was very cheap (9 cents!).
Then I got to thinking, it's messy! What is the best, easiest way to clean fingers after using this stuff? Baby wipes! Of course! But the diapers and such didn't seem to be in the Health and Beauty aisle. I saw a slightly scruffy looking stock boy, so I asked him, "Can you tell me where the diapers are?" He looked me over quickly and responded,
"Which ones?"
Now, there is no point in getting huffy or coming to my defense. I thought it was pretty funny, actually. It is much more a reflection on him than on me. I told the women in the office and Ruth said that it was stand-up-comedy-routine-funny. Only, I don't think I could have thought it up myself.
Comments
I agreee, absolutely hysterical!
And isn't that what stand up comedians do? Take their material from real life experiences?
Posted by: Mara | August 25, 2006 1:45 PM
:) The things I want to and can't say. I can't even change names to protect the innocent (they would come after me and kick my butt!)
I'm completely amused. Thanks for posting (this and all of your other posts, too).
Posted by: Kristen | August 25, 2006 3:11 PM