Arguing Semantics

[donutsweeper]

According to the advertisement the local supermarket had cantaloupes on sale, but I didn't see them anywhere.  So I asked a person working in the produce section where the cantaloupes would be.  He pointed to a large bin.  I went and looked, but the bin was empty.  I went back and said to him "there aren't any cantaloupes there!"  to which he responded, "Well, you asked where the cantaloupes would be.  That's where the cantaloupes would be if we had any, but we don't, we're all out."

I did not expect a lesson in semantics at 10 at night in the grocery store!

Comments

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

Probably. Nasty looks are so much fun, anyway.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

although they are no fun if the person you're throwing them at is oblivious to it

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

True. Sometimes I do wish nasty looks actually hurt a bit.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

it would be nice

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

Of course, I for some reason thought of Superman right now.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

shooting laser beams out of the eyes? *nods* that'd be nice

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

Yes. Sometimes such a power is definitely needed.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

although, I've come to the conclusion that I have the power to curse someone's donuts. You ever see an amazing looking donut only to take a bite and it's not quite right? Slightly stale or too chewy or overly glazes to the point of sickeningly sweetness? There's nothing majorially wrong with it, but you can't quite enjoy it?

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

I have seen many a donut like that...and that would totally be the best power ever.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

I threaten writers with it a lot. "If RTD does (fill in the blank) I'm gonna curse his donuts" and people's mean bosses.

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

Hee. I'll remember that.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

it also just *sounds* cool to be able to say that

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

I should start cursing the donuts of incompetent coworkers.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

*nods* go for it

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

I think I will curse their coffee, too, especially on days when I'm searching for a pen and can't find one because, for some reason, they're all on the far back counter.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

oooh, forcing them to a future of drinking bitter, vile brew. Sneaky

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

And so me.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

I wasn't going to say anything....

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

I do subtle well, even in revenge.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

subtly is a wonderful thing

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

It really is. My family is great at subtle insults. It's fun to watch people stop and try to figure out whether or not you actually just insulted them.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

ah, sounds like my family. Jewish motherhood at their best

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

Of course, I wouldn't actually call any of the random sci-fi references I make subtle...people just don't get them.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

yeah, that blank look people get? Seen it many times myself

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

It's usually followed by a facepalm on my part.