Same! I read all of these stories, thinking, “wait, was that supposed to happen? Does it actually happen and I just don’t notice? Am I some kind of ridiculous monstrosity?” (Not that I’m complaining about not getting creeped on, because lots of this sounds awful. But still.)

Thank god I’m not the only one!

I’m oblivious. Welcome to the club!

I’m either hideous or oblivious, because I have no idea.

Seconded! That voice is a thing of nightmares(I'm hoping I read you comment correctly in that you can't stand it).

As long as he didn’t speak - I’d lose it.

I know, right? At least they’re still friends so... I don’t think that was ever really gonna happen for him... or something. I hope she’s bought him a few beers over the years.

I love that dude. I hope he found someone else and is in a very happy loving relationship with them (if that’s what he wants).

Yeah, that’s probable. Still it’s amazing he waited around and didn’t just leave her cab money or something. Especially if everyone else was passed out.

Imma come back in an hour after more people have gotten a chance to comment

Your “not fixable by banning the Kardashians” point is a good one and now my brain hurts because I don’t want to think about them. ReggieThistleton, you’re a clever lemur and I’m throwing in the towel for tonight, but you’ve made a good point.

The cast of Strangers With Candy. No contest.

Bed sheets every week? I’ve been living my life wrong.

I know! Another thing I hate is when people say “Led Zeppelin rules” because what about meeee? I’m not in Led Zeppelin. Don’t I rule too? People need to stop saying nice things about groups that I don’t belong to.

Since you’re going to go there, yes, all girls do rock. HOWEVER, Black girls/women are constantly fighting a pervasive narrative that they are too loud, angry, not pretty, and the least desired mate. So in essence Black Girls Rock is re-framing the narrative and Michelle Obama is an excellent example of that.

She is perfection. *sigh* Absolute perfection. Except for the part where she doesn't come over to my house every evening for supper and to hang out and drink wine and watch stupid TV with me and basically be my bestie because that's clearly the best use of her time.

No idea how the corporate math works. You'd also think keeping your employees happy would be good for the bottom line. But who can understand the superior logic of The Corporate Office.

If that's the case - then the employee needs to be made aware of it.

A little over a year ago, my long-time supervisor quit. Thinking I was in line for a promotion, I geared up for the new challenges. I had taken on a large number of responsibilities after he won a local government election. My days were sometimes overwhelming, but I was happy to have the challenges.

You have to WANT to quit or you never will, period.