Tag: embarrassment

OOPS! – Marilyn Armstrong

So there I was. The chief and only salesperson in a lovely furniture store. A charming couple came in looking for new furniture for their recently renovated home. I congratulated her on the (it was so obvious) upcoming birth of their child ... and she said, "Don, I really do need to go on a … Continue reading OOPS! – Marilyn Armstrong

SURPRISE AND MORTIFICATION

What We Know Now, by Rich Paschall From the 2016 campaign right up to the 2018 midterm elections the best and worst of America has been on display, mostly the worst.  While the vocal Trump minority will not agree, the picture of America now not only is degrading to most, it is also an international … Continue reading SURPRISE AND MORTIFICATION

HOW FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK

As long as I can remember, I've hated watching people make fools of themselves. I was 6 when I found myself running out of the room during an episodes of "Lucy" in which she humiliates herself. It was too painful to watch. Rather than finding it funny, I feel humiliated myself. I can't help but think how awful I'd feel … Continue reading HOW FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK

CONGRATULATIONS … THEN AGAIN, MAYBE NOT

So there I was, chief (only) salesperson in a lovely furniture store. A charming couple came in looking for some stuff for their recently renovated home. I congratulated her on the (it was so obvious) upcoming birth of their child ... and she said "Don, I really do need to go on a diet." I thought I … Continue reading CONGRATULATIONS … THEN AGAIN, MAYBE NOT

FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK … OR MAYBE NOT

As long as I can remember, I've hated watching people make fools of themselves. I was 6 when I found myself running out of the room during an episodes of "Lucy" in which she humiliates herself. It was too painful to watch. Rather than finding it funny, I feel humiliated myself. I can't help but think how awful I'd … Continue reading FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK … OR MAYBE NOT

Daily Prompt: Cringe-Worthy – Funny you should ask!

As long as I can remember, I have hated watching people make fools of themselves. I was probably no more than 6 when I found myself running from the room at one of many episodes of "Lucy" in which she does something humiliating. Rather than finding it funny, I find myself identifying with the embarrassment. … Continue reading Daily Prompt: Cringe-Worthy – Funny you should ask!