31 December 2009

New math

Trader Joe's Cashier: That will be $19.41
Suebob: Interestingly, that was also the year I was born.
Trader Joe's Cashier: Neat
Suebob: [waiting for the light to dawn] Yes, a long, long time ago
Trader Joe's Cashier: Since it's your birthday, do you want a lollipop?
Suebob: [still waiting for the light to dawn] Um, no, that's ok. At my age, I really shouldn't.
Trader Joe's Cashier: It's pomegranate flavor.
Suebob: [giving up] Oh, ok - antioxidants! They can help reverse the aging process you know. I eat a lot of pomegranates.
Trader Joe's Cashier: Ok, well, have a good day then.
Suebob: [muttering as I leave] Damn California school system. Damn Proposition 13. Nobody has any math skills anymore. Do I LOOK 68? Wait...don't answer that.
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12 comments:

  1. Rachel6:48 PM

    no way. absolutely not.

    mmm, pomegranate.

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  2. madge6:51 PM

    Mwahahaha!

    On your worst day, not even close to 50. Sixty-eight is preposterous!

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  3. madge6:52 PM

    Too much champagne. Not even close to 40!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Happy New Year, my favorite blogger.

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  4. Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah8:01 PM

    1941???

    More math now!

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  5. Jessica8:34 PM

    I love the cartoon!

    Well, if it makes you feel any better, the other day Dan and I went to the liquor store - and we almost always get carded - and we didn't. I remarked to Dan that we must be looking old, and the cashier says, "Oh, I was going to card him, but I figured he was old enough because he's with you."

    Totally ruined my day! Yes, I know at almost 42 I shouldn't expect to be carded, but look how cute we are!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/coollibrarian/4232211851/

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  6. Kim7:04 AM

    YOU are hysterical! Thanks for the anecdote from a math teacher! Oi.

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  7. ptooie7:10 AM

    My mom steadfastly maintains she is 17. Her (special education, IQs under 70) students believed her completely, until the year I was 17. Then they got a little suspicious.

    You don't look a day over whatever your favorite age was!

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  8. Stacy8:45 AM

    I Love You Bob!

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  9. Suzanne7:16 AM

    Wow, I was wondering what the hell? No way is Suebob older than my parents... I'm glad I can do math, but don't f with me like that!

    Hope you had a happy new year.

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  10. the new girl5:27 AM

    OMG.
    I thought it was bad that no one can count back CHANGE.

    THAT is HILARIOUS.

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  11. flurrious12:13 PM

    Ha. Stupid kid. I hope you ran over his foot with your Rascal on the way out.

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  12. Bethany4:40 PM

    Oh my gosh, that's hilarious!!!

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