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The Backhand Hi-Hat

02 Jan 2003 by Matthew Linderman

A couple of unintentional zingers overheard at a NYE party…

1) Two friends, Y and Z, stop to chat with an acquaintance wearing a striped shirt. Y says…

“See Z, I told you that shirt you’re wearing is fashionable. Everybody’s wearing stripes these days.”

2) And then, with different players, there was the classic…

“Hey X, you look really good. (pause) I haven’t seen you look this good in months.”

In both cases, I don’t think the insulter even realized they’d done anything wrong. Nonetheless, the cycle had started. The result: whispers, gossip, and eventually a storm-out for unknown reasons.

11 comments so far (Post a Comment)

02 Jan 2003 | fleagel said...

does someone owe ek and apology. just put your arms around him and tell him "i am sorry".

02 Jan 2003 | ek said...

Huh, did I miss something? BTW, what is NYE anyway?

02 Jan 2003 | ek said...

Oh, I get it, New Years Eve! Too much egg nog for me then.

02 Jan 2003 | ek said...

And further, what kind of lame ass party do people leave in a huff because of supposed slights about fashion and appearance?

Please tell me, ML, that you didn't stay long?

02 Jan 2003 | ML said...

Are you kidding?! I loved every minute of it.

02 Jan 2003 | ek said...

When I hear things like this I think that perhaps JF is on to something when he talks about mandatory service in the military.

But to each his own I suppose.

02 Jan 2003 | proc said...

1: Do these jeans make my ass look fat?
2: No its you fat ass that makes your ass look fat.

02 Jan 2003 | JF said...

1: Do these jeans make my ass look fat?
2: No its you fat ass that makes your ass look fat.

I've tried that one. I still have a scar.

07 Nov 2003 | christmas gifts elf said...

Why dont you put some reindeer on this page?

20 Nov 2003 | individual insurance said...

hahahaha

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