How to Make a Grown Woman Cry
embarrassing, work October 28th, 2008
Sniffle.
A client came to my office today to ask for password help on his laptop. While I worked on it, he glanced around my cubicle and noticed a movie poster for It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World on my wall.
That’s one of my all-time favorite flicks and I learned it was one of his, too.
After exchanging a few laughs about the film, he asked me if I saw it in Cinerama when it first came out.
He remembered watching it in a theater with three screens side by side, where the film was projected in widescreen across all of them.
He said at first it was weird to view a movie like that, as you were distracted by the lines separating the screens from one another. But after a while you got used to it and your eyes stopped noticing it.
This post is not a study of cinematography. This post is about the crime perpetrated upon me.
Did you catch it? He asked me if I saw it when it first came out.
The movie was released in 1963.
I wouldn’t be born for another two years.
I know I have a couple gray hairs, but is it worse than that? Do I need a face lift? Maybe a little Botox? God, how old do I look?
Pass me a tissue. I think I’m going to cry.
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October 28th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
First off, let me say I love It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World too. Pure genius.
Now, on to the important part. He was cruel, unfeeling, and obviously blind. Scramble his password forever.
Hell hath no fury like an IT person scorned.
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October 28th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
You do not look old! I think you look about twice as old as I am. That would make you about Eight. Years.
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October 28th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Maybe when he had that memory it made him realize how OLD he actually is and he was hoping you’d commiserate with him. Misery loves company.
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October 28th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Oh ! He must’ve been blind – and deaf !
No offense to any blind and/or deaf people around here.
October 28th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I would have thrown my stapler at him (er, even though, yes, I was three in ‘63)… and I LOVE that movie too.
Perhaps you need to replace that poster with one from HSM3…
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October 28th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Oh well, thank you for reminding me how old I am! ;O) I was 17 in 1963!
You are a mere slip of a girl yet. Worry not what a stupid, unfeeling man says! I bet his wife (if he even has one) is continually hurt by his thoughtless and ignorant remarks.
There, my rant is over :O)
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October 28th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
I was two in 63′. I agree with the comment that you should have done something pranklike to his computer.
Maybe you could have reset the start up chime to sound like a loud fart? The Old fart deserved at least that!
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October 28th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
No, no no. People just open their mouth without thinking, see?
People tend to be me-centric. So they don’t think about you not looking or being old enough to remember something. They know them. They’re thinking of them.
I have had relatives ask me if I remembered them holding me when I was an INFANT, fer pete’s sake.
“Oh yes, it was my first memory out of the birth canal!”
NOOOOOO…. people just don’t think.
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October 28th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Let me just say that I did see it when it first came out. In widescreen. I didn’t know who most of the actors in it were (except maybe Phil Silvers, aka Bilko), but I thought it was funny. (I was 10.)
October 28th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
You look WAY younger than someone born in the mid-60s. I was a year old in ‘63. And since I am not old (am I? am I??!!) you are really really young!
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October 28th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
nooooooo! he obviously has severe eyesight issues.
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October 28th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
I love that movie, too, and I DID see it when it first came out. Yes, I was only two years old, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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October 28th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Oh I bet he forgot when it came out – I dont think he was being harsh just thoughtless. The other thing is people do not generally think anyone is younger than them. He probably forgets how old he is in fact. Hope your tears have dried up….great post.
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October 28th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Oh, you poor thing–that’s a terrible feeling! I was passing by a guy (who appeared to be a full-grown adult) on the street near my office building the other day. A little part of me died when I heard him say, “Yeah, my dad was born in 1970…” . Because I was born in 1970, and I do NOT like to think that I could be the mother of an adult. Most of the time I don’t even feel like an adult myself.
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October 28th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Trust me on this one cos it’s (finally) something I know.
Men don’t think of stuff like that. If I came in and saw a poster for that wonderful movie (and wonderful Spencer Tracy) I would get right into the discussion without over thinking about age or looks or… anything.
We men are silly fools…
… and you look great!
October 28th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Don’t cry. I was 3 when it came out!!
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October 28th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
I wouldn’t worry about it. Older people have trouble recognizing age. Some go one way some the other.
I’m 30, and recently I got a comment from a 90 year old at one of the community centers who’s water I look after. He said as I walked by “I didn’t know the County hired 15 year olds!”
I look my age, or maybe a tad older.
See, old people just can’t tell.
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October 28th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
The audacity!
October 28th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Oh, no! You are SO not old. At least not yet! You’re the youngest in the family!
I love it’s a mad mad mad mad mad mad world!
October 28th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
That is one of the best comedies ever. I love that movie and still have it on VHS. No matter how many times I watched it..I always mangaged to still laugh out loud! As far as the comments..maybe he had a quick lasp in judgement? He is only a man.
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October 28th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Um, Kathy… now you went and made Mom cry. She was borned then. She did see it when it first came out. Pass the tissues.
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October 28th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Now did ya’all hear what Mama said!!???…. Sylvester, shut up and listen!!!! ….Who died and made you the hostess?! ….It’s under…the big W……Mister, I can show you a shortcut!….Syllllvessssterrrrrr!!!!!
October 28th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Shadowsrider — It is a most excellent movie. “Hey, did you see the way he went SAILING right out there?” As for the IT thing, I have such power. I only wish I could use it on jerks.
Daisy the Curly Cat — Oh, thank you Daisy! I don’t feel a day over 7.
Susan — I like that idea a whole lot better than the alternative. Thank you.
Jaffer — Bless your heart. Aside from the weight gain, I don’t look that much different than my blog photo. *Sniffles again*
Maureen — I did want to punch him in the face, but that would have kinda gotten me fired (even though he deserved it). Of course, maybe I am old. I had to Google HSM3. But, in my defense, I don’t have kids. Does that excuse me?
Babs beetle — Oooo! A Babs rant! Thank you! And, for the record, I don’t mind looking my age. I won’t mind when I’m older. I just don’t want to lose 10-15 years by someone’s estimation. No fair!
Chris (Casey) — I love a good fart prank, and it’d have been so easy to do. Oh, don’t give me ideas. I just might use ‘em.
Jenn — Thank you for showing me the light. I have to believe that it was something like that, or I’ll cry again. I don’t know why this upset me so much. Maybe I think I look young enough, but I really don’t? It’s depressing. But thanks for lifting my spirits.
Purple Chai — I suppose maybe he thought I was very, very young when I first saw it? Dunno. I can see why you wouldn’t recognize most of the actors at that age. Man, what a line-up they had! Every single person in it was a star at some point in their lives. I think I might pop it in this weekend. Haven’t seen it in a couple years. “Mama! I’m comin’ to get you!”
Lidian — No, you’re not old and neither am I! So says me and that’s the truth!
chat blanc — Thank you, my dear. I’m feeling better reading your comment and others. I’m just about recovered now.
JD at I Do Things — Ha! It’s a movie like no other. Classic! It’s the only movie I’ve ever seen with an intermission. It’s always a big deal when we watch it. Like the first time all over again.
Lilly — You’re right. Maybe it just slipped out without him doing math in his head. I do feel better, thanks to you guys!
absepa — You hit the nail on the head. I never feel my age. It’s only when I’m reminded that I could be someone’s mother that makes it a reality. I work at a university, and every year a new crop of 18-year-olds comes in and I hate to think of the year they were born. I make it a point to not go there.
Ken Armstrong — Oh, really? This is very good information to know. I would LOVE to chat about Mad World. I can quote almost everything. We wouldn’t be able to shut up about it. And thanks, you’re such a gentleman!
Preston — I’m done with my tissues today. No sense in crying about it anymore. I feel so much better now reading all these comments. The Junk Drawer is good therapy!
Mike — Ah, so you’re a young “whipper snapper” at community center?! Good for you. It’ll always be nice to be thought of as half your age.
The JillyBean — Got that right! I swear I barely heard anything else he said after that comment. And I stewed about it all day.
Regan — Yes, this is true. And I’ll always be the “baby” of the family. So there’s the upside. We should have a Mad World viewing party sometime. “What are you, the hostess?!”
TheHussyHousewife — Same for me and my husband. Watching it for the 100th time is just like the first. OK, OK. I’ll pity the man.
Gandalf and Grayson — Oh, tell your mommy I’m sorry! I did not want to make her feel old, and it’s true. You are only as old as you feel! So, really, the number doesn’t matter at all!
ann of the junkdrawerblogfamily — Freaking awesome! You, Ann, are a Mad World junkie and I’m so proud you are my sister. “Who are they? Cabbies? Mama, this thing is like a convention.”
October 28th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
How old was this person?
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October 28th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Don’t be so hard on yourself. Perhaps his memory is failing HIM and he thinks the movie came out in 1973.
Kat
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October 28th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Wow you should have slap the guy and said im not htat old and that is what you should have done.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Oh, stop sniffling!
I was 8 years old when it came out, and I actually DO remember it, not in cinerama, but at a drive in theater!
Still, yeah, go ahead and slap the guy next time you see him. Leave him wondering…WTF!?
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October 28th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
I love that movie! And your co-worker is a moron. ‘Nuf said.
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October 28th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
~2nd try
I love that movie! And your co-worker is a moron. ‘Nuf said.
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October 28th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
when will men ever learn that it is never ever ever ever ever a smart idea to presume a woman’s age?!? morons.
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October 28th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
I don’t believe you have yet to hit 30.
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October 28th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Good grief! I was six when that movie came out and yes, I remember seeing it at that time (though not on split screens, what in the world), but that is so beside the point because I’d die if anyone thought even for a split second that I was older than I am. Simply die.
Clearly he was not thinking, Kathy. Men often do not think.
If you like that film you should see The Great Race. Hysterical. It will make you stop crying and begin laughing again.
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October 28th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Don’t sweat it! There’s a lot to be said for longevity–we’re still here, aren’t we?
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October 29th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Oh trust me Kathy, you look fantastic! I am not going to consider your client as a bad guy…yeah,I prefer to see it in a good way.I bet him had no idea when the words came out of his mouth.Let’s forgive him for being so thoughtless.Maybe he just wanted to creat more topics at that time.
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October 29th, 2008 at 5:06 am
Lauren — I’d peg him for 60. And now I’m really curious how accurate I am about guessing someone’s age!
Poetikat — Yeah, let’s say that. I’m looking for all kinds of reasons to explain his remark. This one is as good as any other. Thank you!
brooke — Trust me. I wanted to.
Ferd — OK, well that makes me feel better. I guess I could accept if he thought I was less than 10 years older than I was. But 15 or more mortifies me. I would have loved to see the movie on a big screen! I’m popping the DVD in this weekend.
Mama O — I think we used that word to describe him in the office yesterday. And p.s., I’m not sure why all of a sudden you went into my spam jail. Weird.
Kelly — Yeah, it’s like the cardinal rule. A major no-no. Age and weight are off-limits and it’ll keep you from the Wrath of Kath.
Joe — I love you.
Jenny — You know, now that I think about it, I think I’d be more horrified if he guessed my weight. Of course, I can’t think in what universe a man, no matter how stupid, would try to do that. I remember Rat Race vaguely. One scene I remember involves a cow flying through the air. Might need to see that one again, too!
mizmell — We are, and dammit, we’re only as young as we feel!
Emma in China — I’m trying to give him the benefit of the doubt that he didn’t realize what his question suggested. Emma, you have such a big heart!
October 29th, 2008 at 6:32 am
I was ten when it came out Kathy – speaking from experience: his eyes are bad and he’s probably senile, so don’t take it personally!
October 29th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Don’t get mad, mad, mad, mad, mad, and don’t cry – he’s thoughtless – consider the source. I was 10 in ‘63 and I don’t remember split screens.
October 29th, 2008 at 8:29 am
I have a 10 year old to remind me daily that I’m old, wrinkled and rapidly losing my hair.
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October 29th, 2008 at 8:35 am
This past Friday, I went and got a haircut, as my wife wants to have done one of those outdoor family portraits.
While she was cutting my hair, all of a sudden, Elizabeth said, “I see a gray hair!”
I didn’t know blondes could turn gray.
And thanks for ruining my day.
October 29th, 2008 at 9:29 am
I think you look ok, other than those whiskers you need to trim ;P
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October 29th, 2008 at 9:47 am
One word: Men!
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October 29th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Now I am not a happy bunny!
It would appear, from reading these comments, that I am the granny here! So far I hear a ‘10 in 1963′ do I hear more? Pleeeeease let me hear more!
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October 29th, 2008 at 10:29 am
I love that movie too. I used to watch it every time it came on when I was a kid. I was born in ‘63.
I’d tell you not to feel so bad, but it is frustrating. Like when you go from Miss to Ma’am and you look around and ask yourself, “When did that happen?”
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October 29th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Clearly he wasn’t thinking. I mean, he couldn’t even figure out his own password!
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October 29th, 2008 at 11:49 am
BTW,
did they even have moving pictures when you were a girl??
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October 29th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Don’t feel bad. I went with my sister to an event at her church and we met one of her friends who assumed I was my sister’s MOTHER! That would make me 25 years older than I am!
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October 29th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
i posted something for you over on my blog. i think you’ll like it! come see!
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October 29th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
You’re not old aunty kathy!! You have lots of wisdom but you are NOT old.
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October 29th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
I love that movie & you look great!
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October 29th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Oh Jeezz all I can think of is that I am sooooo happy I am not walking in his shoes right now..:)
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October 29th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Data Entry Services — I promise I won’t, but can I still be mad at him?
Marlene — I won’t (anymore) and whenever I look at him I’ll think “Hey, pal. I’ll always be younger than you!” Ha!
Mulled Vine — I’m very lucky in that area, not having children of my own. I don’t need daily reminders of how ancient I am. I can see my own damn gray hairs, thankyouverymuch.
PaulsHealthBlog — So sorry, but you’re in good company. I have bad news and good news about my own hair. There are grays there and I pull those suckers whenever I see them. But luckily, my hair is so curly, somehow the remaining grays get lost in it and they’re not so noticeable. I’m very thankful for that.
Lori — Funny! Yes, I do need a trim. They tickle me.
DJ — That seems to be the going explanation here. I almost feel sorry for them, being so disadvantaged and all.
Babs beetle — Oh, no. No unhappy bunnies allowed in here. Does it help to know my 83-yr-old father reads my blog? He’s around, but he just doesn’t comment. Feel better? You’ll never be oldest one in The Drawer.
lala — That movie is classic for a reason! I think I was first called ma’am in my mid-thirties. I killed the person who called me that. He had it coming.
haleyhughes — Yes! Yes! That proves it!
Kirsten — Yeah, and I think they were even talkies!
Patricia — Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that. You must have wanted to pummel them. Here, have a tissue.
Kelly — Thanks Kelly! Very funny post and I’m glad you found inspiration to write about it. Love, love, love the first bumper sticker!
Sarah — Thank you, my dear. And I don’t even feel old for you calling me Aunt Kathy. I’m flattered you’d call me that!
Mama O — It’s under a big W!!! I need to see it again. It’s been too long. And thank you!
robert bourne — Yeah, be glad. I’m liable to trip him in the hallway next time I see him. “Thanks for nothin’ jerk!”
October 29th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Oh, please don’t cry. Men are well known for saying stupid things. They can’t help themselves. It’s a genetic flaw!
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October 29th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
We just watched it again a couple of months ago & we laughed like loons! Makes you appreciate “real” comedians. I wondered why my replies weren’t posting. I was afraid you had me blocked because of the political climate here in CA. I can’t wait for all of this hoo-ha to be over. Thanks for being my blog friend!!
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October 29th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
I was 2 when that movie came out but my parents wouldn’t let me see it.
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October 29th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Ok, wait a minute…I was born in 1955 and I don’t even remember witnessing Cinerama!!!!
And thank god…because it sounds just AWFUL!
I don’t think I could EVER get use to a SPLIT screen. It would make me go INSANE to see Vivian Leigh with a crease down her face!
Anway…you don’t look OLD, I just think his EYES are bad from watching Cinerama!
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October 29th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Nah, you don’t look more than 40…
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October 29th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
I think someone asking you if your dad is your boyfriend is much much worse! For me anyways, lol.
You look great for someone in their 50’s!
(I am joking, I can count, don’t hate me)
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October 30th, 2008 at 12:11 am
Oh you poor thing! I assure you, you do not look a day over 25! At least in the photos I’ve seen – besides, you’re only ever as young as you feel right? Right!
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October 30th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Here are some genuine 100% effective ways to make a grown woman cry:
* Yell at her;
* Tell her she’s fat;
* Tell her that she’s no longer allowed to spend your money on fancy new shoes she doesn’t wear anymore;
* Take away her cell phone;
* Break her heart;
If the grown up woman is Sarah Palin, to make her cry just tell her that John McCain isn’t going to become president.
Dwayne.
http://probablysucks.com
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October 30th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Isn’t it lovely when you’re shot with an age dart? When it happens to me (often), I freeze in time for a moment and miss a sentence or two of the conversation while I’m spiraling down the vortex of truth. I get a lot of age darts when discussing music, mostly because my coworkers are mere puppies. I’m 40, but still get carded everywhere I go to drink. Whatever. I am woman. Hear me roar.
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October 30th, 2008 at 6:54 am
He probably wasn’t thinking when he asked because you don’t look old enough.
I, however, was 6 when it first premiered.
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October 30th, 2008 at 10:33 am
KellyK: TAGGED!
October 30th, 2008 at 10:39 am
KellyK: TAGGED!
Sorry about the wrong URL earlier!
October 30th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
I’m trying, I really am. But I just can’t summon much sympathy here, Kathy. Given that I was in 7th grade when you were born, and I don’t even have enough hair left to turn gray, it’s just not happening. I wish someone would mistakenly place my birth date in 1963, or that general area. Instead, when I went to purchase a ticket for my museum tour last weekend, the guy asked if I wanted the senior rate…for those over 65. {sigh}
October 30th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
I’ve got a great plastic surgeon. I was born in ‘51 so I could have said yes. Bwahahahahaha. Have a great day.
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October 30th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Then you should have done it or you could go get a voodoo doll and torture him right now. It would be good for your Halloween spirit.
October 30th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Oh dear…. well, you know, some men are just incredibly bad at judging women’s age, it’s probably as simple as that! Don’t blame yourself, blame him!
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October 30th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
AngieSS — I’m getting that here. I guess I gave them too much credit!
Mama O — You will never see another movie like that again. If they tried to put that many top level stars in a single movie, there’d be too much infighting for it to work. Oh, and don’t get me started on the election. I’ve had more than enough. Can’t wait til it’s over so people can start bitchin’ about something else.
Jeff — That’s too bad. I’m sure you were a mature 2 year old. How dare they?
Ron — It does sound awful. I guess there’s a reason they stopped doing it! Thanks, buddy. I feel lots better now.
Michael — Thanks! I’ll take it!
Claire — I’ve experienced the opposite of that. My husband was none too pleased.
fragileheart — Oh, bless your heart. And I think I’ll be perpetually 18. Don’t know if that’s good or bad.
Dwayne — The fat remark will also get the person who said it killed. Sarah Palin. Good one!
Vivienne — I stopped talking to the students at work about famous people. One kid never heard of Howard Cosell and I died a little.
pam — I’m trying to give him the benefit of the doubt. That’s really the only way I can cope with this. Thanks!
KellyK — I’ll check out your blog in a minute. Thanks. Although I think I’ve exhausted all the weird stuff about me already. Nah!
Lee — I’m sorry, Lee. Did you kill the guy who offered you a discount? Because it’s legal in all states to do that.
Comedy Plus — So that’s the trick?!
brooke — Ah, yes! Voodoo dolls! How could I forget that? I can torture him silently.
Jay — I’m just glad he didn’t try to guess my weight for some reason. The tears would have been flowing big time.
October 30th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Kathy, if it makes you fee better, or scares the hell out of you, I am having dreams with bloggers in them. I need help! I’m older than you I think, as is Mrs. C, and we like that Movie too. I like the airplane scene the most. Buddy Hackett was the best. I liked him in the “Herbie” movies as well, but you probably don’t remember those, right? they were before your time! LOL!
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October 30th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
oh no… um… oh no. :O
you were born in 1961? you don’t look anywhere near that age!
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October 30th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
1)It is a known fact that Blogging takes 5-10 years off your [insert body part here].
2)Practice responses like, “You must have enjoyed the release of “Nosferatu” (1922). Did they butter popcorn then too?”
3)And then finish them off with, “your new password is: AARP_2009″
4)Don’t become a victim of a co-worker’s perception.
5)When the going gets tough, think of standing in line behind Jaffer at your local grocery store.
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October 30th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I did catch it! And I would have been forced to sit there, unable to speak and stare for a very long time at this person. The nerve! Makes me think of my first “ma’am,” for a good hour afterward I kept bringing it up, “I’m a ma’am now!? REALLY!?”
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October 30th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Do NOT panic! He did not also ask you when your baby was due. It could be worse.
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October 31st, 2008 at 12:13 am
You’ve been boo’d!!! Go to my page and see what I am talking about…
Joey’s last blog post..BOO…
October 31st, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Chris (Casey) — Yes, the airplane scene is one of the best. “What are you? The hostess??” God. Herbie the Love Bug. I think I saw that at the State Theater when they ran movies, oh so long ago!
kouji — 1965. Does that sound about right?
Geakz — I think it’s more like it puts 5-10 lbs on your butt. I can’t think of Jaffer at all now, ever since he became a zombie.
Woman Tribune — Yeah, I blacked out for a minute. Wasn’t sure what he was talkin’ about. Couldn’t get past the “…when it first came out” remark. When I came to, I wanted to punch him. Don’t worry. There are lots of ma’ams here.
Grandy — Oh, man. Now I’m REALLY grateful. That has never happened to me, thank God. I suppose there’ll be a first time. I better prepare for it now.
Joey — Boo to you, too! Happy Halloween. Save yourself some candy!
November 2nd, 2008 at 2:20 am
oops. yikes. where was my brain?
1965? you look way younger than that…
so will you be flipping your title around, as per griz?
kouji’s last blog post..children letter haiku poem
November 2nd, 2008 at 10:26 am
He is a man, nuff said. Dry your eyes, crying encourages wrinkles.
alicia
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Alicia’s last blog post..Fashiona’s Pre Holiday Thoughts
November 2nd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
kouji — I likely will not swap the phrase positions in my blog title. There are a couple reasons for that. One is that this has always been The Junk Drawer. It’s my brand and it always has to come first. Griz did give me some good food for thought. I’m still toying with what to do next. I may even write a post about what he suggested and what I want to do about it.
Alicia — Yes, it dries your skin! I’ve all but forgotten about this (until the next time I see the guy).
November 9th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Yep, have that film on dvd, love it.
And yep, saw it on Cinerama ‘64/65 or sometime around then, they toured the UK with a Cinerama screen inside a circus tent, saw the “Mad” film and “How the West was Won” in it – it gave my ten year old head a big headache that wouldn’t go away
Gary’s last blog post..Video Rememberance Sunday – Eric Bogle
November 10th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Gary — That’s so cool! Sorry about the headache, though. If I could see that movie in Cinerama, I would. The movie needs to be seen on a BIG screen!
March 1st, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Hi Kathy
Nice reminder of a wonderfull comedie.
It was one of the best comedies i ever watch …
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