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]

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!

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

And it's in about eight pieces on Rapidshare, which is the worst site EVER for downloading if you don't have an account.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

ugh. I never try with the split up downloads, they never wind up working for me

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking I may just have to give up and go run some errands.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

the HORRORS

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

I KNOW. It's not like I'm going to get to watch it until tonight, but I kind of wanted to upload it and shared.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

grumble, grumble, stupid US.

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

You'd think, being a member of four different episode communities, I'd be able to find something I could download.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

I'm only on three, but yeah- you'd think! *grumbles some more*

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

Apparently, though, someone is in the process of uploading to MU on one of them, so we'll see.