Still chuckling, and I read it yesterday. Everyone should be sure to watch the Bertrand Russell clip at the end. It would be rather a pity if you don’t. Well done Terry.
Too funny. One of my go-to responses to unsolicited conversation, especially when the speaker says something outrageous, is “Right,” with a slight nod. Maybe I toss out a spurious smile, like the kind I practiced when bartending for twenty years.
LOL. It always works. It's the spoken equivalent of Arthur C Clarke's standard response to mad suggestions: There may be something in what you say. Thanks for kind comment.
So funny, so true! "The most frightening aspect of Cyanide Man and Ford Trannie Man is that they're allowed to vote." Jeeez! We got millions of those voters across here in the US. Russell's statement that extermination of the human race would be rather a pity, becomes rather more dubious with each passing year. You need to write more about Ford Trannie Man. I love this character. Just make up stuff! You outdid yourself on this one Terry. So entertaining.
😂 lol. Thanks, Sharron. I can't make stuff up about Ford Trannie Man cos it goes against the grain: creative NON fiction. but I intend to write up the mad conversations I've had with others. 😁
Everything from the video to the star rating system are hilarious! I will now be walking around giving conversation ratings in my head. I can't think of a one star straight away but I will be on the lookout. Thanks Terry.
Today has been a good day for me, this evening you supply the chuckle floured icing. Whenever I rest my walking sticks at a handy bench I get approached with unsolicited offers of eternal salvation, sometimes a share of a burning spliff. All with assertations of why I should join the party. I don't use or need any of it, but hey that's Nederland for ya !! When they realise I'm deaf (I'm not) the Celestial believers wander off looking sad, the smokers I tell I have cancer and covid (I don't) then cough to prove it. Discussion over. Peace, Maurice
So funny! Particularly liked Susan, I'm sure I've met her.
I have a knack for attracting unusual folks and at times surreal interactions...it's the highlights of my weeks 😂 Hadn't thought of writing those up, but might just have to start practising. Thank you so much, Terry, for another joyous read, very needed!
Thanks, Mya! You would definitely know if you'd met Susan! I am friendly with one of her colleagues and even he is scared of her 😂 Definitely write these conversations down, they will look after you over the years!
Terry, My favorite line: these people are allowed to vote!! And the BR video is splendid and scary. But here's the other side: as an American who grew up in the south, it's not in our nature to pass a stranger and not acknowledge their existence. But I've been a New Englander for 30 years now. I am a wee bit appalled when someone in the neighborhood passes by and fails to have the courage to make eye contact! —And say, "Good evening." I mutter under my breathe something derogatory about proper manners! And as a poet, I LOVE eavesdropping on public conversations and turn them into something beautiful.....like what you have done here!! Thank you, you're hilarious~
Thanks very much, Abigail. The interesting thing is that in London people used to be very insular in public, whereas in the North of England people would be like you: unimpressed by what they perceived as rudeness. But since the London Olympics in 2012, everyone has become more friendly in public -- even me!
Oh dear. I’m one of the chatty ones. I think I just failed your test. Ah well. Luckily for me I live in the country. Most of us are chatty types around here. (And yes, I guess the extermination of the human race would be rather a pity...)
Lol. So is my wife! It means that when we travel together I can leave her to chat while I read a book, occasionally interjecting with a grunt as appropriate😁. Thanks, you too Beth!
Still chuckling, and I read it yesterday. Everyone should be sure to watch the Bertrand Russell clip at the end. It would be rather a pity if you don’t. Well done Terry.
Thanks Jeanne T. The video is wonderful isn't it? Talk about understatement!😁
Ha ha! Thanks for your kind intro, Tom!
Too funny. One of my go-to responses to unsolicited conversation, especially when the speaker says something outrageous, is “Right,” with a slight nod. Maybe I toss out a spurious smile, like the kind I practiced when bartending for twenty years.
LOL. It always works. It's the spoken equivalent of Arthur C Clarke's standard response to mad suggestions: There may be something in what you say. Thanks for kind comment.
That reminds me of another one of my automated responses: “You might be onto something there.”
LOL. Good one!
A terrific read - thank you, Terry (and Thomas)! 🤣
And that video will stay with me for a while...
Ps thank you for kind words
Isn't it brilliant, Rebecca? I laughed out loud when I saw it 😂😂
So funny, so true! "The most frightening aspect of Cyanide Man and Ford Trannie Man is that they're allowed to vote." Jeeez! We got millions of those voters across here in the US. Russell's statement that extermination of the human race would be rather a pity, becomes rather more dubious with each passing year. You need to write more about Ford Trannie Man. I love this character. Just make up stuff! You outdid yourself on this one Terry. So entertaining.
😂 lol. Thanks, Sharron. I can't make stuff up about Ford Trannie Man cos it goes against the grain: creative NON fiction. but I intend to write up the mad conversations I've had with others. 😁
Everything from the video to the star rating system are hilarious! I will now be walking around giving conversation ratings in my head. I can't think of a one star straight away but I will be on the lookout. Thanks Terry.
😂 If you're sane enough those one star conversations will find you! Glad you enjoyed it, Donna 😁
Today has been a good day for me, this evening you supply the chuckle floured icing. Whenever I rest my walking sticks at a handy bench I get approached with unsolicited offers of eternal salvation, sometimes a share of a burning spliff. All with assertations of why I should join the party. I don't use or need any of it, but hey that's Nederland for ya !! When they realise I'm deaf (I'm not) the Celestial believers wander off looking sad, the smokers I tell I have cancer and covid (I don't) then cough to prove it. Discussion over. Peace, Maurice
Lol. Well played, Sir!
Felt like Britain is right over my shoulder while reading this hahaha
Cheers Mauro😁
Will do , Terry. It’s great that you have befriended Susan’s colleague, might we have more material to look forward to 🤗?
Yes indeed!
So funny! Particularly liked Susan, I'm sure I've met her.
I have a knack for attracting unusual folks and at times surreal interactions...it's the highlights of my weeks 😂 Hadn't thought of writing those up, but might just have to start practising. Thank you so much, Terry, for another joyous read, very needed!
Thanks, Mya! You would definitely know if you'd met Susan! I am friendly with one of her colleagues and even he is scared of her 😂 Definitely write these conversations down, they will look after you over the years!
Terry, My favorite line: these people are allowed to vote!! And the BR video is splendid and scary. But here's the other side: as an American who grew up in the south, it's not in our nature to pass a stranger and not acknowledge their existence. But I've been a New Englander for 30 years now. I am a wee bit appalled when someone in the neighborhood passes by and fails to have the courage to make eye contact! —And say, "Good evening." I mutter under my breathe something derogatory about proper manners! And as a poet, I LOVE eavesdropping on public conversations and turn them into something beautiful.....like what you have done here!! Thank you, you're hilarious~
Thanks very much, Abigail. The interesting thing is that in London people used to be very insular in public, whereas in the North of England people would be like you: unimpressed by what they perceived as rudeness. But since the London Olympics in 2012, everyone has become more friendly in public -- even me!
Oh dear. I’m one of the chatty ones. I think I just failed your test. Ah well. Luckily for me I live in the country. Most of us are chatty types around here. (And yes, I guess the extermination of the human race would be rather a pity...)
Hugs and best wishes Sir Terry. Enjoy your day.
Lol. So is my wife! It means that when we travel together I can leave her to chat while I read a book, occasionally interjecting with a grunt as appropriate😁. Thanks, you too Beth!
Oh my God - and that's the thing! They're allowed to vote! Whither the human race, I ask?
😂 Frightening, isn't it? 😂
😂 In England you can sometimes tell just from their appearance. One of these days I shall write about the woman with the pointy hat