MYSTERY THE FIRST!
Why is the phrase "the things you don't know would fill volumes" considered a snappy comeback?
The thinks I don't know DO fill volumes. In fact every library on Earth is chock full with volumes of things I don't know. And the same is true for everyone. In fact, it would be supremely arrogant to think that "the things you don't know" DO NOT fill volumes.
MYSTERY THE SECOND!
Why does every handyman think it's perfectly ok to throw all their spare crap in your garbage can without putting it in a bag?
Guys, the garbage service isn't going to take that stuff. They don't have many rules, but one rule is that they'd prefer to handle the garbage itself, and I think their request is reasonable.
How did you get this far without knowing to bag your garbage? Do you not have garbage service at your houses?
. . . Wait, maybe you don't . . . that would explain why you're leaving all that crap here to begin with.
MYSTERY THE THIRD!
What do kids in Junior High School say when their friends are dealing with interpersonal drama?
The go-to line I've been hearing since 9th grade is "I'm so sick of all this Junior High School bullsh*t." Even now, if I so much as suggest that another person has acted in error, someone will be right there to trot that phrase out.
But doesn't that make life hard for people who are IN Junior High? What do they say when they want to make light of conflict?
"I'm so tired of this . . . right here . . . right now . . . bullsh*t."
I like to think that the 7th grader who will one day be "the guy who accuses people of JHSBS," just stands there for a second, knowing he's supposed to say something but not being able to yet. He blinks, shakes his head, and says, "This sort of bullsh*t is entirely appropriate for our current station in life." And he walks away.
MYSTERY THE FOURTH!
Why is it that, as soon as you commit to going out of town for the weekend, awesome things are suddenly happening IN town that same weekend?
When I buy plane tickets now, I just go ahead and log onto facebook to watch the invites roll in.
"And . . . yes, confirm purchase . . . there's my confirmation from Delta. And let's see, one, two, three parties and a cookout, everything's free for one day only at my favorite coffee shop, concert, concert, . . . real live ninja giving ancient ninja magic class Saturday morning, that's a new one. Thanks, Universe."*
*Hello beautiful girl . . . no, I cannot go out for coffee with you next weekend. Yes, I know it's free that day."
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