WannaBeGythaOgg

Too much time on my hands

There are expressions I feel should never be used. "This is true" is one of them. If you're gonna say something is "true", it should be "THAT is true", unless it's a lead-in, as "This is true - the sky is blue". I just don't think it should be used as a response. And frankly, without empirical evidence proving conclusively that "this" is true, it should be avoided altogher. Stick with "I agree" (note that using "That's not true!" is perfectly acceptable, especially when arguing over household chores, like who was the last person to notice that the garbage was close to overflowing and attacking random passersby).

Another one I don't like is "too funny". I've heard this used quite often as a standalone phrase in response to something I've just said, although strangely enough, it's rarely accompanied by actual laughter. If something is funny at all, shouldn't there be some kind of audible reaction? I'm not sure "Too. Funny." qualifies, especially spoken in a flat monotone, with just a bit of emphasis - designed, I'm sure, to reassure me that I still have a sense of humor. And in any case, how can anything be too funny? I don't know about you, but I need all the laughter I can get. I have yet to find anything TOO funny, ever in my life. Also, one can never have too much money, style, or class.

Of course, it's all relative. Women can never get too much communication or cuddling, while men can't seem to have too much sex. Cuddling and communication are just the kiss of death from the male side. Frankly, while I'm all for sex in the abstract, my ideas about "too much" are diametrically different from those of my husband.

Children can have too much independence, but not too much attention, at least until they reach a certain age. And certainly, as far as they're concerned, they can never have too much McDonald's. Or trips to the mall, a place I'm coming to regard with a disgust formerly reserved solely for a public toilet.

You say I have too much time on my hands? This is true....I mean, I categorically agree.

posted by PratchettFan @ 1:11 PM 1 comments

Outside the norm

Yes, yes, it's been a while since I've had a thought worth blogging. Not sure this one qualifies, but it's the only one to cross my mind lately, so here goes.

Ever notice somebody who has one or more physical traits that are so markedly different from the "norm" that it's kinda weirdly fascinating? For instance, there's a woman at the office whose .... chest area ... is GIGANTIC. I mean HUGE. Not Pamela Anderson, had-to-buy-'em-for-my-birthday enhanced, but way-out-of-whack, nobody-would-ask-for-this large. I have the same compulsion to stare that people seem to get when passing a car accident. I try like hell not to, but I can't seem to stop my eyes from focusing on this particular area of the poor woman's body. I have always felt my own ... chest area ... was a tad larger than I'd have asked for if given the choice for body part proportions, but I might as well be an "A" cup comparatively speaking. Mind you, I have tremendous sympathy for this lady. Any female could tell you, by looking, that she must need an "H" cup. Do they even make such a thing? Not to mention the strain that has to be affecting her back. I hope she works out.

posted by PratchettFan @ 7:54 AM 1 comments