Starbucks wasn't crowded this morning, and a woman I recognized, but from where I didn't know, walked in. She recognized me, calling me by name; and I shook hands with her. She said, "You have a Beetle, right?"
"Yes," I replied.
"My daughter turns 16 next month; she wants a Bug." I looked at her and smiled. She continued, "Do you know what they run?"
"I really don't know what they cost now. Maybe 20,000."
"Oh, that's not too bad. Don't your think it would be a good car for her?"
"Do you really want my opinion?" I asked. She told me that she did because of the way I took care of her nephew's case. She mentioned his name; she came into the office with her sister and nephew. I recalled she was a know-it-all with all kinds of ideas about how to be a lawyer for her wonderful felon of a nephew. And I remembered her slut daughter.
"No, I don't think it would be a good idea, to be honest with you," I said to her.
"Really? She just loves the Bug. They're so cute," she said. I smiled and wanted to get out of Starbucks. She was the same obnoxious know-it-all I met six months ago. And I still could not remember her name. "What do you think I should get her?" she asked, as I was headed for the door with my mocha in hand.
"Contraceptives," I replied, walking out the door. I should have looked back at her, but I didn't have the guts. I don't think she'll be hiring me in the future, though.
Posted by Bill at February 5, 2005 04:35 PM:jaw drop:
Posted by: lucy at February 5, 2005 11:04 PMThat is hilarious! I love it! Thank you!
Posted by: jenorama at February 5, 2005 11:19 PMLOL - I would never have been brave enough to say that.
I learnt to drive in a bug - my mother had one.
Posted by: Michelle at February 6, 2005 02:02 PMI am laughing so hard right now that I think my neighbors might be wondering what is happening inside my house.
LOL
-d
Nice burn. and you know there is nothing i like better than a good burn. I am glad you didn't look back because that would have been an invitation to her to come on and bring it. You got the last word. kudos.
she'll still get her the bug, and think of you all the time as she watches her daughter get into it and drive away.
Posted by: christine at February 6, 2005 04:40 PMwow. i think it, but you SAY IT! wow. impressive.
Posted by: jenB at February 6, 2005 09:45 PMWish I could do that.
Posted by: Anji at February 7, 2005 09:41 AMJaw lying on the keyboardnmbvncm,x.v.xcnv,cxzn.vzbvmnbc
Posted by: Keri at February 7, 2005 10:50 AM