Since it’s Thursday afternoon and we’ve been known to veer off into random territory (like this, this, this, and this), I thought I’d toss another one on the barbie, er, blog. Below are things you probably never knew about me and John. Is it proof of our over-sharing tendencies? Yes. Evidence that we’re more than a little weird? Absolutely. But we just had so much fun with a Ten-Things-You-Didn’t-Know-About-Us post waaay back in 2009…
… that we thought it was high time we broke out this post three years later. So without further ado, some random bits:
1. I’ve always wanted to name a band. Not be in one or marry a rockstar. Just name one. All the time I say something weird and exclaim “that would make a great band name!” My favorite band name brain child: “What Ever Happened To Breckin Meyer?” (said out loud after seeing an old Road Trip trailer). Other favorites: “Exhibit A” and “Venn Diagram.” I know, I know. I’m certifiable. But it’s my idea of a good time. Also, I came up with “Pass The Mustard” last night and I’m kinda into it…
2. We assign babies to correlating animals. In a very very loving way. For example Clara’s a turtle. And a little bird. We see both of those animals in her all the time.We have about a million pictures that we glance at and say “Tuuurtle!” or “It’s The Bird!” She also has cousins who are a chipmunk, a bear, a monkey, and a puppy. Seriously, they all have assigned animals – at least in our heads. Here’s Clara’s “angry bird” face.
3. I know she’s not everyone’s cup of tea (and I might be a little scared if she was), but I’m totally under (as in, in no way over) Bethenny Frankel. I’ve seen every episode of Housewives Of New York, Bethenny Getting Married, Bethenny Ever After and even read her book called A Place Of Yes (I thought hearing about things like almost getting on the regular Apprentice and ending up on the Martha Stewart one were fascinating because there’s lots of behind the scenes stuff). And this next part might be polarizing to admit, but once a few years ago after a particularly good old episode of Housewives of New York I turned to John and said “now I totally understand why people get tattoos of celebrities.” Yikes, right? I just adore her hilarious honesty about herself – and I know some people are over her now, but I’m still on the train. She’s just so quick to confirm that she went crazy or had a lapse of judgment instead of denying it. I think it’s refreshing and I try to use that as my inspiration when I’m feeling defensive. That’s right, Bethenny Frankel is my inspiration. Hey, whatever works, right?
4. Nearly almost every day of Clara’s first six months on this planet she peed on her dad while he changed her diaper. We heard that was only a boy thing, but as soon as the first diaper came off, she just let it flow. And she usually made the face below. Is that not a Dr Evil/Mini-Me face or what? Hilarious. Note: John did not find it as hilarious as I did.
5. John’s favorite comeback (well, maybe second to “That’s What She Said”) is “Your Face.” No matter what someone says. For example, this dialog has actually transpired in our house – Sherry: “Oh man, did you leave that bag out in the car?” John: “Your face.” And for some reason I laugh every time. It’s his catch phrase. And I guess if pressed mine is “I do what I want!” spoken in a faux bratty tone. Even as a response to John asking if I’ll hand him the remote (which I then do and follow up with a pouty “here, but only because I wanted to”). Dorks for life.
Now it’s your turn. Tell me five random things, or at least one, about you. Do you put ketchup on your steak? Sing show-tunes in the shower? Count stairs whenever you’re on them (I totally do that in my head most of the time). Come on guys, let’s have some Thursday afternoon bonding, shall we?
Susan @ Retro Restyling says
Ok, I know I already posted my 5 earlier on the thread, but I forgot to add one that I know is probably totally weird.
I have very strong attachments to the homes I grew up/lived in: such as my childhood home until I was 22, my grandparents home in Detroit, our summer home at the Lake of the Ozarks. I actually dream about their lay outs, the decor my mom used and so on. I sometimes think I should physically draw out their floor plans so I can look at them. I guess it makes me think of the things that happened in those homes (good and bad). I don’t have access to any of them anymore, we sold all of them over the years. I just found out within the last month (by google street mapping it no less – I do that ALL THE TIME to check up on the homes I love) that my old summer home on the lake was destroyed for another HUGE MONSTER home to be built in it’s place. I mean, the house wasn’t more than 30 years old and it’s just GONE. All of the other original to the cove homes are still there. Why is mine gone? :(
Ally says
J-Boom, cover your ears…
One night, after some of my gal pals had a few drinks, the topic turned to “vaginal dryness”…
That’s when I came up with this band name:
The Burnin’ Hoo-Ha’s
($herdog, if there’s ever a “Pass the Mustard-Pallooza”, count us in :)
xox
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahahahahah! I think John would die if he read this.
xo
s
Elizabeth M. says
I assign animals to everyone, not just babies… Hopefully that isn’t too weird;)My boyfriend used to say your face all the time and stick his widespread hand over my face. My weird thing is that I like to call people strangle words that just come up in my head. Like I call my sister spooky, my boyfriend pumpernickel… Just really silly stuff.
Lisa Taylor says
1. I trace the alphabet on the roof of my mouth with the tip of my tongue. Trust me. This does not always make a good double chin look.
2. My cat Ranger is nicknamed Fancy Pants and I talk to her all hours, sniff her fur and pout when she doesn’t come to bed. Well, maybe not pout but I do like it when she’s snuggled next to me.
3. My boyfriend and I text each other Good Morning! everyday. We are currently 1200 miles apart and this is one small way we can start the day together. He forgot his phone at home today but he was thoughtful and let me know via email so I wouldn’t wonder. Or is that worry?
Maria @ Inspiration Affirmation says
LOL! “Your Face.” My husband says that. All. The. Time. It’s always funny. ;-)
emilymarion says
I’ve always thought Meander and Gander would be a great band name. I even made a playlist of songs I thought that band would play. Mainly a lot of acoustic/unplugged songs.
When someone says a word that triggers a song in my head I sing out loud in a ridiculous voice.
ex. “I refinished that old window pane.”
“FROS-TED WINDOW PANES. CAN-DLES GLEAMING AT NIGHT…”
“I told Joe we’d help him move.”
“Sssss like Jagger. Moves like Jagger. Mooo-oo-oves like Jagger.”
I’m sure it’s not annoying at all.
“All you need it love. All you need is lo-oove”
“Love shack ba-by.”
“GOT BACK.”
karen says
Oh. Em. Gee. I have never encountered anyone else who does this, too. I have approximately 800 songs in my head throughout the day, depending on whatever the last thing I said, or heard someone else say, was.
Meghan says
My husband and I decided that our dog, a boxer/lab mix, talks in a voice that sounds like Louis Armstrong . . . and, we “make” the dog talk in that voice all. the. time! But, the funniest thing (to us at least) is that my husband wrote a little song to the tune of Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” for those times when the dog is out in the yard, ya know, taking his time. Ahem: ” I see skies of blue, grass that is green, I sniff around to find a place clean, then I think to myself, what a wonderful yard.” Yup we sing that – outloud – while we stand on the deck in all sorts of weather and wait for the pup to take care of business.
Jessica says
1. i HATE watching stressful movies and shows. except i do it anyways and my palms sweat. RHNJ reunion..arrrgghhh, Homeland…’Carrie nOOOOO’.
2. I have 14 years of Martha Stewart Living saved. Some dating back to 94′ ( i was a teenager) No other mag. Just martha. Christmas time? Pull out all my December issues. Martha encyclopedia.
3. when i was 4 weeks pregnant i guessed i was prego with twins, I was (and no, no medical intervention) and laying on bed rest, reading a book on twins, i guessed one would have Autism. bingo again.
4. As a 35 yr old woman, I just saw snow fall for the first time visiting a friend in Colorado. I’ve been to the snow, Tahoe isn’t far and I’ve been to the Alps, but that was the first time I saw it FALL FROM THE SKY. Pure heaven.
5. I can run 4 miles at 6 mph fine, but if i run up my stairs, i’m totally out of breath..wtf?
Jill says
I am very impressed that you can run 4 miles at 6mph. That is a lot very fast.
Erika K says
My boyfriend and I use tv and movie quotes in normal conversation. It gets to the point that people don’t know why we find ourselves so hysterically funny. And I sing to our cat. He has a little bed by our fireplace and when he gets too hot from laying in it, I sing “Too Hot” by Kool & the Gang to him.
Meghan T says
Out here in Denver they have a morning radio show that does something called “Band or Bogus”. They write down what would be good band names that pop up in their conversations throughout the week and at the end of the week people call in to guess whether the band name is an actual band or it is bogus. I wonder if you can submit suggestions!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha, I love that!!!
xo
s
Whitney says
I don’t count stairs, but when I was younger I would always sing this short song while going up the stairs and had to stop before I got to the end of the rug at the top of the stairs..haha It was a song I made up I think but I can’t remember what it was anymore! I was convinced something bad would happen if I did not do this!
Kat says
Same here! I’ve been hooked on yhl since winter of 2008! Thanks for the fun posts like this one.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Kat!! These posts are totally our favorites too :)
xo
s
Sarah says
I give people animals too! One of my best friends is definitely a panda.
I like to sing songs in my head and when I get really into it, I will sing part of a line of the song outloud without realizing. Yesterday it was Rudolph the Red Nose reindeer (I was watching my med school boyfriend study the nose and mouth) and I just sang quietly “down in hisssstoooorrryyy!” It confuses people.
When I pour milk and cereal, before I can eat any of it, I have to get all of the pieces wet first. No dry pieces left standing! Or floating.
Cassie says
I’m a wet-cereal-only person as well!!
I have to say that I’m SO GLAD that there are so many other weirdos out there like me!!!
Kat says
In our goofy family we blurt out movie quotes a lot. Lately, my 8 yr old daughter recites funny lines from Napoleon Dynamite a lot: “LaFonda is the best. thing. that’s ever happened to me.” She has the voices and inflections down pat and just cracks us up! My husband does a lot of Jack Black impressions from Schoolhouse Rock. :D
Wendy says
My hub can also recite nearly each line of Napoleon Dynamite, and went to the HS where it was based. His Dad refers to Napoleon Dynamite as a documentary.
Then he moved to the HS where the original Footloose was filmed. (Yes, life as a Navy brat..)
KathyG says
This tastes like feet!
Melissa Carson says
1. I am terrified of overflowing toilets. I think it stems from the days of daycare over at Grandma’s.
2. My brother, who was still in high school, was passing calculus with a 100% while I was just BARELY passing college algebra.
3. My brother, sister, and I are ‘famous’ in the family and at our former workplace (we all worked together) for a set of pictures we had taken two years ago involving cheesy sweaters and awkward faces. It is so ‘well known’ that our co-worker suggested we enter one of the pictures into a “tacky sweater” contest. So far, we are only 20 ‘likes’ away from the other picture!
Maggie says
My guy and I are big fans of “that’s what she said”… even when there is nothing saucy and it doesn’t make sense.
Similarly, we’ll create awkward sexual innuendos out of everyday topics. BF: “I think we should put up the Christmas tree this weekend.” Me: “I’ll put up YOUR Christmas tree this weekend.” Those get pretty ridiculous…
Cassie says
samesies!!!
Audrey says
I love the over-sharing. Two things: I asked, “Is this my pillow?” every night for years. I ALWAYS wondered because mine didn’t seem as comfortable as it should have been (often I was right – it wasn’t mine). Then, at Target one day, the hubs took a sharp detour down the pillow isle. He picked up a memory foam pillow and somewhat jokingly asked if I had that pillow if I would still wonder. I have only asked once since, which has probably been 2 years. I still wonder it almost every night (and then I squish the memory foam).
I “almost die” a dozen times a day. It’s my thing – I’m not a dramatic person, so it’s my drama time. I literally just almost died – death by sneeze.
Sarah B says
Whenever I hear someone say “Guess What?”
I want to scream, “CHICKEN BUTT!”
Every. Single. Time.
Cassie says
I love “What’s up chicken butt??” and actually said it to someone in class once… luckily I’m going to school for early childhood education ;)
Audrey says
Also, totally glad to see so many stair counters! It comes in handy sometimes to be weird! #staircountersunite
Cassie says
I’m such a stair counter! I get really annoyed at school because the stairways have different numbers of stairs…
Cassie says
1) I also use “your face”!!!! My other go-to is if someone says something like, “that looks stupid” I immediately come back with, “YOUR FACE LOOKS STUPID” to which my fiance says, “YOUR MOMS FACE LOOKS STUPID” and we both gasp. Then we carry on with our lives.
2) Know that song where he sings that her eyes were open when they were kissing?? Everytime we kiss and one of us catches the other with eyes not completely closed, we sing the “why were they open?!” line. Sometimes we snicker mid kiss if we think of it too.
3) This morning, my daughter got undressed for her bath and squatted and peed on the rug, then barked at me. This is a normal morning in our house.
4) My fiance laughs like JD (from Scrubs) and I cackle. We make fun of each other for our laughs and will usually end up on the floor struggling for breath just because the dog whipped her head around or something equally not funny.
5) I took ASL and were learned about sign named. We immediately gave sign names to our family members… our nephew was a big old cry baby so we would make Ts and hold them to our eyes like we were crying.. not in front of his mother of course!!
Melissa says
This has to be one of my all-time favorite YHL posts evah btw. And yes. OMG yes. I have so many of those strange little things I say & do and I can’t help but feel really bad for those who have to put up with me because of it! Like we sit around and try to figure out what our reason for getting a handicapped sticker would be- mine is ’cause I snort-laugh’, also ’cause one ear is significantly higher than the other one.’ We also employ the “that’s what s/he said”! Really?! Is there not a time that that doesn’t work! My only hope at this point is finding someone who gets me and clicks with all my dork-isms like you two found each other… awwwwww… Thanks again for being such a fantastic blog to follow! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Melissa! Thanks to these comments it’s my favorite ever too! We love you guys. And btw, you’re all hilarious.
xo
s
Tracey says
In a restaurant I have to sit facing the door. It stems from watching a tv show as a kid where the main character got shot when intruders entered.i know weird , right.
Erin says
My husband is always giving me a hard time. (That’s what she said moment.) Anyway! He calls me Frau for whatever reason. Our catch phrase is “Oot and A Boot!” instead of “out and about”, kind of mocking our friends from Saskatoon’s accents. It’s cute and reminds me of our “honeymoon.” We had been married six months and hadn’t taken a honeymoon, so we took an extended vacation for some friends’ wedding (in Toronto) and bunked college style with a gazillion people. We’re dorks, too, but hey, I love him. What can I say?
Brandi D. says
Lest John start feeling sorry for himself about Clara peeing on him, I have four kids, a husband, and a dog, and I’ve been peed on by every. single. one of them. Yes, even the husband. When my oldest daughter was born, she peed on me the moment she was out of the womb. No kidding. She hadn’t even cried yet. When my husband brought our German shephard pup home, he (the puppy) walked right up to me and peed on my foot. That’s how we knew he belonged with us.
YoungHouseLove says
Hahah!
xo.
s
Erin says
My husband calls me Frau for whatever reason. Our catch phrase is “Oot and A Boot!” instead of “out and about”, kind of mocking our friends from Saskatoon’s accents. It’s cute and reminds me of our “honeymoon.” We had been married six months and hadn’t taken a honeymoon, so we took an extended vacation for some friends’ wedding (in Toronto) and bunked college style with a gazillion people. We’re dorks, too, but hey, I love him. What can I say?
Amy says
I loved our conversation about band names last night at the book signing – and have told no less than 10 people your “Pass the Mustard” idea!!!! :)
The future Amy Burke :) :) :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha, that convo spawned this post! So funny! And it was so nice to meet you Amy. Thanks for coming!
xo
s
Cassie says
Oh, oh two more:
Not to bring politics into this, but whenever someone blames something ridiculous on someone in politics, it cracks us up, so we do it now to make fun of them. The other day some jerkhole went straight from the turn lane and cut off the people in front of us, so my fiance yelled, “IT’S OBAMA’S FAULT!”
We also pretend that things that aren’t racist really are, and then pretend to be offended… like the Black Friday sales… we’re always like, “WHY’S IT GOTTA BE BLACK?!”
Our house is usually full of random snickers all day lol
Sarah says
I used to be a cheerleader, so I always spell out awesome in my head after I say it. My husband makes a song out of everything I say.
Love these little tidbits on your daily life. :)
Wendy says
1. I’ve lived in 3 of the 4 Commonwealths.
2. I cannot eat cheese unless it’s melted, and even then it’s not something I enjoy.
3. At 40 weeks and 3 days preggers I can still hold my planks for over a minute with repeats, and do so many times a week.
4. My dad was a navigator (before computers) and instilled in us the value of navigation skills. As a kid we learned all of the major stars and constellations. After a recent outing in which the nav came in handy, my dad asked me if I wanted a sextant for Christmas. :-)
5. My husband and I both had a dream of our daughter’s name years apart. It was the same. So when she is born she’s SHE (as in her initials).
Olivia says
i just went over the the other things-you-don’t-know about us post from 2009 and saw that burger had a blog! what a cutie.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, those were the days!
xo
s
Cassidy says
Why are you guys so awesome?
1. I put ketchup on everything; macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans…
2. While I read, I proofread. It doesn’t matter what I’m reading, you can bet I’m proofreading it.
3. I pour milk into my ice cream to make a milkshake. In a bowl. Every. Single. Time.
4. When I drink things, I always swish it in my mouth before swallowing. For the longest time I couldn’t take medication…
5. My children must be dressed to the nines, head to toe, or I’m embarrassed to take them out in public because I feel like people are judging me.
Yup, I’m weirder than you :)
Big Money says
Sherry!
I only just discovered your wonderful blog, and this is my favorite post. I feel like you all are my new best friends- such a compliment to the casual way you write! Thanks for sharing your lives and adding to mine!
Holla!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Big Money! We love you. Wait, did we sign a book for you? Seriously, I remember that name. Haha!
xo
s
jessica says
I saw someone post about their love of pickles and pickle juice…and I shuddered. I haven’t touched a pickle since my boyfriend in college drank pickle juice, pinned me down, and forced me to kiss him. Gross.
Actually, my high school boyfriend once burped in my mouth while kissing me. Do I know how to pick them or what?
I love that you guys think of yourselves as nerds. Not even. I’m currently reading The Time Traveller’s Guide to Elizabethan England and listening to The History of the English Language in 100 Words. Boo-yah, nerd-dom. Top that.
YoungHouseLove says
Burp in mouth = ewwwww! You’re a champ for living to tell the tale.
xo
s
Lea says
Sometimes I forget that I can listen to music. Then I get really excited that I can choose whatever songs I want and listen to them! I think it’s some vestigial trait from pre-college when iPods didn’t exist and I didn’t have a laptop, coupled with my parents controlling the radio in the car.
(I’m 28 and on youtube listening to WHATEVER I WANT!)
I also refuse to use U for you and other shortcuts when texting. It’s full sentences, baby!
Natalie says
I l.o.v.e. Bethenny Frankel too! I love that she’s no nonsense and passionate! She’s smart and sassy… my favorite combo! Thanks for the randomness… My randomness is that my hubs calls me by the county I grew up in when he says I get my south GA attitude on… not exactly a compliment but funny nonetheless!
Jessi says
Our daughter is the little bird – not sure why, I think cause she’s small for her age and the way she nibbles on her food reminds us somehow of a little bird. And our son is the little mouse, cause his ears stick out and he totally reminds us of a tiny mouse like Despereaux.
Abilu says
Thanks for being so honest, entertaining, and inspiring. All of the time.
1. My band name would be Shelter Love. The name is more of a reference to sociology than decorating.
2. The children in my immediate family were assigned animals to collect. Mine is a flamingo. Glad it’s considered cool again to decorate with the pink beauties I obsessed about in the 80s/90s.
3. I am fascinated by Bethenny. Even more so by her relationships and self-reflection. Even more so that I planned a trip to NY around all of the places she visited on her shows. Even more so that her last show was a kind of therapy for me.
4. I have no words. Only pity.
5. Whenever someone says “No doubt”, I think/say “Sista” in response. It’s compulsive.
Kal says
Number 5 is hilarious! We all need to bring “your face” and probably “to the max” back. For realz. :)
I will laugh at episodes of M*A*S*H like I have never seen them before.
I like to name ceramic animals in Target- out loud.
And I will sometimes shout “love you, mean it” (a la Mean Girls) very loudly when my bf is not doing what I want
;)
Aimee says
I love naming my daughters stuffed animals. Her stuffed owl is Herbert Hooter. Her bunny is Reginald Rarebit. I even named my parents plastic penguin holiday decoration, Walter Pfeffernuss. My holiday lawn deer (such a dork) is Hazel Shazbott. My parents deer (the original) is Betty Shazbott.
My husband thinks I’m nuts but he totally refers to the animals by name. Hahaha.
Love you guys! Was sad to miss you in Minneapolis, sick feverish baby kept me home.
Aimee
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, sorry to miss you Aimee!
xo
s
Candace says
One winter my husband and I took a 10 hour road trip with another couple. I started this dumb game of saying, “If ya know what I’m sayin’…” after people would say something…..while winking and nudging the person next to me. Example: “Geez, I’m gonna have to make a pit-stop soon guys….if ya know what I’m sayin'”…….by the end of the trip, we were saying it after EVERY sentence we spoke, but with no humour….just like it was naturally part of the end of the sentence. 11 years later and we’re STILL saying it on a daily basis. “We gotta remember to put pork chops on the grocery list hon…..if ya know what I’m sayin’…..”
Theresa says
At my houit’s always “your face” followed by whatever was first said- i.e. “your face left that bag in the car”… wow. ha.
KB says
Too funny – I assign animals to people. In college there were the koala and hedgehog in my dorm. Growing up I went to school with two brothers who were as sloth-like as you can get, and I now have a couple friends and acquaintances that come in human versions of mouse and badger. (And to put things in more universal terms, Taylor Swift is a kitten and Rhianna is so a calf.)
Kat says
Enjoyed the random facts today:) LOVE John’s “Your Face” comeback…love it! My go-to answer for whenever my husband asks where something is, is “Up your crack”. i.e. Husband:
“Hey do you know where my tape measure is?” Me: “Up your crack.” He doesn’t find it funny anymore. Me, on the other hand, dies laughing every time:)
Sam M. | Atkinson Drive says
I *heart* Bethenny, too! I got to meet her this summer at a bottle signing, and I think it made my life…well that and getting to meet you guys in Cincy!
YoungHouseLove says
Ohemgee! Was she nice? Funny? Tell me everything.
xo
s
Liz A. says
I am with you on Bethenney.
here are a few things about me…
1. Names and nicknames are important to me. My cat, Scooter, has so many deviations from his actual name that he probably only hears the can opener. Scooter, scoots, scooter binks, scooter biscuit, scoot-ute, mr buddy, little face, little s#*t (only sometimes, when he has attached himself to my leg)monkey, moose…the list goes on and on.
2. my favorite nichname for ANYONE i like is “peaches”. This goes for men or women, and as you can imagine, it does not always go over well.
3. I sing (loutly, off key, and with made up words) in the car all the time, whether I am in the car with other people or not.
4. I count all sorts of things. Yes, as a therapist, I know that this is a conscious (or unconscious) form of anxiety reduction…lets all just embrace this fact.
5. My boyfriend and I could not possibly be any different, and this seems to make all the difference…LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
one more…The Eminem song “Lose youtself” can get me motivated to do just about anything.
Liz A. says
I am with you on Bethenney.
here are a few things about me…
1. Names and nicknames are important to me. My cat, Scooter, has so many deviations from his actual name that he probably only hears the can opener. Scooter, scoots, scooter binks, scooter biscuit, scoot-ute, mr buddy, little face, little s#*t (only sometimes, when he has attached himself to my leg)monkey, moose…the list goes on and on.
2. my favorite nichname for ANYONE i like is “peaches”. This goes for men or women, and as you can imagine, it does not always go over well.
3. I sing (loutly, off key, and with made up words) in the car all the time, whether I am in the car with other people or not.
4. I count all sorts of things. Yes, as a therapist, I know that this is a conscious (or unconscious) form of anxiety reduction…lets all just embrace this fact.
5. My boyfriend and I could not possibly be any different, and this seems to make all the difference…LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
one more…The Eminem song “Lose yourself” can get me motivated to do just about anything.
YoungHouseLove says
You betta lose yourself in the moment you own it!
xo
s
ROK says
This is a great excercise:
1. I really want a life sized bust of Lyndon Johnson for my house–preferably in marble, draped below the neck like it is a bust of an old Roman senator. ‘Cause most people would be hanging in the living room with LBJ for a good 30 minutes before they were like “Is that actually Lyndon Johnson? Draped like a senator of Rome?” Dude–he looks like a craggy philosopher or yore (and he believed in a Great Society, so we’re cool).
2. My brother came up with the concept of a whippet track…its not tiny (Italian greyhound size) and looks normal as you approach, but when you get there its a little off and you go to sit down and you bare fit in the flippy stadium seat (whippet sized!). The weird thing is that I find this so hilarious, I am laughing while typing this….at least 5 yrs since he came up with it.
3. I really want to spend some lottery winnings on an adult sized McDonald’s playplace, with a serious ball pit BUT I’m concerned that I don’t drink enough to really enjoy it. I actually think about this–would I really? or would it never get played with?
4. My youngest daughter is named Molly, which gets shortened to Mo alot. Due to her very short temper (she was 2 at this time, now 3 and barely mellower) she got the nickname “Mo”-mar Kadafi. Her sister, 3 years older, came up with it (after asking a lot of questions during NPR’s coverage of the Arab Spring). Its for internal use only.
5. I’m 30, an attorney, and a little bit of a snob….but I think Hit Me Baby One More Time is one of the greatest music videos ever. I still remember the first time I saw it (and I was like, Weezer? Lillith Fair? I’m dropping you like bad habits).
E.D. R. says
Too many random things to count, but on the baby diaper incident, when my son was an infant (my first child), my younger brother was over, and while I was changing my son’s diaper he peed and pooped. My brother was a little startled, but recovered and said “at least you didn’t hit the trifecta.” When I looked puzzled, he said “he didn’t spit up too.” I laughed and mentioned that would never happen. I had to call him 3 days later, when he was at his girlfriends house to tell him “I hit the trifecta!” It was a messy occasion, fortunately never repeated.
Rachel says
You know the best way to come up with a band name?? The color you’re wearing + the last thing you ate = awesome band name. (for example, right now I would name my band The Gray Fajitas. My personal favorite: The Purple Waffles) I don’t know why, but I think it’s hilarious…and usually a kind of cool band name.
Thought you’d enjoy my band naming formula :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahah i love it.
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