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?

“Door County is the weirdest place I have ever lived, except Oregon.”

“I want the nook to smell like a mushroom office.”

“My feet were attacked by street debris.”

“I was so relaxed around him, I almost swore twice.”

“Don’t I look like a fresh glass of lemonade today?”

“What if we all sink in quicksand right now?”

“I’m trying to figure out the best way to tell you that I think we should take the romance out of our friendship.”

“They need to invent a toilet that wipes for you.”

“I’m going on a semi-maybe date.”

“The heat brings out some unattractive tank tops.”

“I know this is a funny question, but what do you call the bag you put dog poop in?”

SHOUT OUTS

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

“Thank you Sturgeon Bay Parks Department and Door County Parks Department for taking care of the many beautiful places for us to enjoy the outdoors!” ~ Jennifer Moeller

“Shout out to Pasta Vino – for friendly service and a delicious, hearty portion of pasta that isn’t overpriced.” ~ Anonymous

“Shout out to all the triathletes in town this weekend. Your triple feats impress and inspire us all! Best of luck!” ~ Wannabe Triathlete

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?

“A certain evening/night time Channel Two meteorologist gives viewers ‘Dew Point 101’ at least once every broadcast every day from Memorial Day until sometime in fall. Doesn’t he know we all know it’s sticky when the dew point is over 60, after hearing him tell us daily during summer for years?

The same TV weather guy always tells us where northeast Wisconsin is, as if we didn’t know. Maybe that’s for the benefit of Door County tourists.” ~ Paul Lambeck

“Leaving behind an essential item on a beach day – like sunscreen or my current read – and then realizing it’s on my kitchen counter, where I knew I wouldn’t forget it.” ~ Anonymous

“Words and phrases that should be stricken from use, common with the younger generation, but creeping into general use: Like; Kind of; Sort of; You Know. Examples: “It’s kind of, like, you know…” or “I’m, like, you know…” Like? You know? No, we don’t know.” ~ Mr. Picky

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