Overheards, Obsessions 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?

“This is the fifth time someone’s mentioned Cedarburg this week, and it’s only Tuesday.”

“He’s got really bad halitosis.”

“Oh, you have a good French onion story? Then I’m staying.”

“I’m so bloated right now that if I farted I’d fly all the way home.”

“I wore extreme flares and platform shoes because the Spice Girls all wore platforms.”

“It must be expensive to be a cowboy.”

“What’s going on with this pine cone in the winter?”

“My cat is cuter than your niece.”

“There is a pickle party on my plate.”

“I’m going to eat a cracker. I never do this. This is fun.”

“I felt male pregnant yesterday.”

SHOUT OUTS

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

“Shout out to the Beverly Hart Branson for the lovely card and delicious Seroogy’s chocolates! Your gesture was very much appreciated, and the chocolates were delicious!” ~ Staff of Peninsula Pulse

“Shout out to the awesome lady who helped me at the Pioneer Store by carrying three grocery bags to the car. Only in Door County. And thank you to the Captain of the Washington Island Ferry boat for expanding a two-year-old’s dreams by inviting him into the wheel house for a quick tour.” ~ Bev L.

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 people put political signs in front of a business. In one of the most divisive elections in the history of the state, do business owners really think that posting their political leanings on the front lawn won’t effect who decides to come inside and support them?” ~ Anonymous

“The word ‘thru.’” ~ 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.