The Future of America
Today, I went into a local toy store with my 5 year old. As we were walking in, 2 ‘kids’ walked by. In a sentence that involved lots of swearing and totally fabricated details, one bragged to the other about his latest ‘conquest’ in a way that doesn’t even make much anatomical sense.
I shot him a look of death. I’m not a prude, but, buddy, use some common sense and don’t drop the f-bomb in front of a kids’ store, especially when there’s a child in front of you. It’s not rocket science. It’s common sense.
He saw my look, and countered by calling me a bitch.
In my infinite maturity, I said, “Oh, please. As if anyone believes you.” His friend laughed.
I got to the car and told Joe. I referred to them as ‘punk kids,’ which is the only part I’m embarrassed about. He applauded me for fighting with a kid who couldn’t have even been 13. I told him it was a lesson he needed to learn. Don’t swear in front of children, don’t brag about sex when it hasn’t happened, and if you attempt to make shit up, at least try to sound like you know what you’re talking about!
Little turd.
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Posted by LZ on December 5, 2009
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December 6, 2009
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Unbelieveable! Well, actually it’s really not, but rather quite sad. Especially since you were with your 5 yeard old! WTH?
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December 6, 2009
That’s sad but common. Kids think they are cool when they say and do thinks they think will shock you.
I applaud you for saying something back. I fight with 12-13 yr olds all the time.
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December 6, 2009
I aspire to be you! I love that you called him out for the obvious lie!
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December 7, 2009
Ha! I loved your comeback remark. Good for you.
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December 7, 2009
Good for you for sticking up!
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December 7, 2009
*applause*
I don’t care how old he is, a jerk is a jerk at any age, and they need to be put in their place. The way I see it, you did him a favor. It was a good lesson. I love it when I can be bitchy for a good cause
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December 7, 2009
Hahaha… good for you! I would have said the same thing, or something even worse! Little punks!
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December 7, 2009
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December 7, 2009
Job well done! What a lack of respect these kids have. I remember when we were kids and there was a swear word in an Elton John song. We though we were so cool saying it. But no way would we ever be dumb enough to say it in front of any adult. No, we probably shouldn’t have been swearing, but at least we had the common sense to not say it in front of any adult! It’s called R-E-S-P-E-C-T, as Aretha Franklin would say. And fear of getting in trouble!
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December 8, 2009
Good for you! I get so annoyed with kids like that. I hope mine never sound like that when they are older. If they do, they will be locked in their bedroom for life. LOL I like the little turd comment:)
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December 8, 2009
I’m glad you did that. He needed to get called out. The fact that this kid had the nerve to call you a b*tch? He needed to get cut down an inch or two!
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December 8, 2009
OMG you’re my hero.
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December 8, 2009
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Cyber high five!
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December 8, 2009
You Are Awesome! I would have said something about the language they were using but the comment about his lie… it’s something I later would have wished I said but never would have thought of. Excellent!
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December 9, 2009
Good for you! What a ridiculous child — I hate when they get all know it all like that!
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December 9, 2009
–>I would have said something too or made the snicker that was clearly, Yeah Right. Then again, NO ONE calls me a b$tch and gets away with it.
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December 9, 2009
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WOOT WOOT!! I would have done the same – GOOD FOR YOU GIRLIE!!
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December 11, 2009
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