Overheard and Pet Peeves: July 15, 2016

OVERHEARD

Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?

“So, we’ve all heard the term ‘Bridezilla,’ but what do you call it when a groom goes nuts? ‘Groomkong?’”

“Cats are the worst. Strong and silent. At least a dog gives you a warning toot.”

“Wilson’s is a Pokémon gym.”

“I think I’m enamored by this chili dog.”

“I was skinny for many years and then I was kidnapped by aliens and impregnated…the worst part is, the gestation period is completely unknown!”

“That’s when you take a deep breath and not reach for a cocktail.”

“Did you wanna take ass-kicking class again in the fall?”

PET PEEVES

Is there something that really irks you, gets your goat, rubs you the wrong way, drives you up the wall, gets you bent out of shape, puts a stick in your craw, or makes you want to throw in the towel?

The various spellings of the name Jamie/Jaime/Jamey/Jaimie/Jaemie/Jaymie/Jaymee.

People at the drive-in movie theater who leave their interior lights on for the duration of the film.

Having dozens of weddings, school dances and parties under your belt but still not knowing what you’re supposed to do when DJ Casper tells you to “Reverse! Reverse!” during the Cha Cha Slide.

Pop-up ads.

Skipping records.

Tripping on flat, even walking surfaces.

Falling asleep wearing contact lenses.

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