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?

“Tony Soprano would eat here.”

“It’s a good thing Disney made Bambi for all the hunters.”

“If I dated a guy who had a serious problem with me liking the Spice Girls, that’d be a deal breaker.”

“I have guys with really specific eating habits.”

“Like how cool would it be to be a cat?”

“I should be a smoothie tester and a mattress tester.”

“I’m Polish, I would never send something back without getting my money’s worth.”

“Ducks have feelings too.”

“Which beach is closest to the water?”

“I love football so much I could marry it.”

“I have a soft spot for demons.”

SHOUT OUTS

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

“Shout out to ALL of the amazing athletes who competed in the Olympics. Your talent is unfathomable but your dedication tops that! I can’t believe that I have to wait four years to watch the spectacular display of humanity again.” ~ Sports Enthusiast

“Shout out to the delicious nachos served at The Garage at Husby’s. Yummy!” ~ Nacho Fanatic

“Shout out to Dave Ellmann and Camp David for continuing to rock after all these years!” ~ Jess Farley

“Shout out to all the birthday wishes! Thank you for helping me start out the last year of my 20s right!” ~ Angela Sherman

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 strangers touch my pregnant belly. You want me to touch your un-pregnant belly? I didn’t think so.” ~ 7 Months Along

“When people feed seagulls. Is there anything more annoying than swarms of squawking, obnoxious birds while you are trying to catch some rays?” ~ Anonymous

“Clouds during the Perseids meteor shower that won’t come around again until 2125. (I don’t think I’ll be around then – please clouds, go away.)” ~ Star Gazer

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