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

[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.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. And a sense that OMG I'M SURROUNDED BY MORONS!!!!

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

That too.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Other than hubby no one I know in real life has even the slimmest passing knowledge of scifi. it's scary

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

That is scary. At least my brothers usually get some of my references.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Thursday, at work, I even had to explain my "the force is strong in this one" reference! I couldn't believe it!

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

That is just a new low for mankind.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

I think I just stared, mouth open, for about three seconds, unable to process the fact she had no clue whatsoever about what i was talking about

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

Sounds about right.

OMG, some needs to upload DW to a site where I can actually download in less than six hours!

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

yes! no pdtv here!