Overheard, Shout Outs and Pet Peeves

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?

“I’m sort of a diva about water and things.”

“You should just be happy that you didn’t have a sex dream about Mitt Romney.”

“Line dancing is for maniacs.”

“I’m a super taster.”

“Celebratory toga party, anyone?”

“I’m such a sucker for a lemonade stand.”

“Look at those kids be trendy.”

“Weddings are like bad, amateur theater.”

“I was totally in defense of rattail boy.”

“He doesn’t even have a hot sidekick.”

“How do you get over the river?”

“It’s true, I Googled it on Bing!”

“Fish boil? It sounds like a disease!”

SHOUT OUTS

Is there someone or something that deserves a pat on the back or a slap on the wrist?

“Shout out to Czarnuska Soup Bar in Ephraim for hosting a benefit day for Finn Federer! What a generous act of kindness.” ~ Anonymous

“Shout out to our adventurous writer Brittany Jordt, who is off on an African safari! Read all about her travels (past and present) at http://bjordt.wordpress.com.” ~ Staff of the Peninsula Pulse

“Shout out to O’Meara’s Irish House in Fish Creek! They wrapped my presents, beautifully, all for a donation to the Go Bo! Foundation or American Red Cross.” ~ Anonymous

“Shout out to open mic performers! It takes a lot of guts to get up there on stage and showcase your budding or seasoned talent.” ~ Anonymous

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?

“When my mom puts cheese on steamed broccoli. I get that we live in Wisconsin, but come on – leave those delicious, healthy veggies alone.” ~ Anonymous

“Bad holiday films on Lifetime, the Hallmark Channel, and ABC Family – terrible writing and cringe-worthy acting. I’m glad they’re gone for at least eleven more months.” ~ Anonymous

“Spotting a crowd of friends in a public place all hunched over their phones.” ~ Anonymous

Be a part of the Pulse! Send over your SHOUT OUTS, OBSESSIONS, OVERHEARDS, or PET PEEVES to [email protected] with one of the above categories in the subject line…and, let us know if you’d prefer the submission be printed anonymously.