Overheard at the office:
“You changed the toner yourself?”
“Yes, siree.”
“I didn’t know you knew how…”
“It was easy. I just opened up the front of the copier and said, ‘HeeEEeeey!‘”
(I listened for a snap! but it never came.)
* After a quick poll of the gay folks I love and cherish, it has been determined that the term ‘homo’ is not offensive, especially in cases, such as this, where there is clearly no offense intended. However, should you insist on being offended anyway, go ahead and leave me nasty comments. They’re good for traffic.
They’ll think you’re really special if you know where the Drum Cartridge is.
Spoken like a true smartass.
Hysterical!!
They’ll think you’re God like when you can find the tinest of paper jams and remove it.
“O, I didn’t see that in there.” “WOWWWWWZZZZZZAAAAAA”
I hate the printer and copier for that reason. They seem to ask me to fix it because I sit by it. GRR…GRR…
hahahahaha
Hey! I want a printer like that. I think I’d actually be able to work that one!
One time I powered down the computer at my old work at the end of my shift, and the following morning I had to show everyone how to turn it back on. Because no one knew except me. And then they told me to not do it again.
Could you please do a similar check for ‘dyke’? I think it’s a perfectly reasonable description of a certain kind of lesbian, but my daughter differs and takes offense………
I am SO offended! Harrumph!!!
@Suzie: generally, folks of one group do not often get together and vote on who can and can’t use a word. In my experience, if you are one you can use it, if you aren’t you shouldn’t.
See also, the *N* word.
i lol’d
I absolutely loved this post. After being in a relationship with a guy who later came out of the closet (I had nothing to do with that, I pray), I try to be as sensitive. But I had a good laugh at your *disclaimer*. Funny funny funny! Thanks for always making us laugh!
To Suzie: Speaking as a dyke myself (albeit the girliest “dyke” you will ever meet!), unless you are one – I wouldn’t. To some, it has a hateful connotation – why not just use lesbian?
To Darla: I used to sit in the chair next to the copier and by default became all time repair person. I used to say (as I was crouched down in heels and hose with toner all over my hands, “I did not go to copy machine school! Figure it out yourself like I did!”
To Fish: Love you! This entry made me smile! I adore your love for the homos.
Too funny
Maybe you’ll like this one:
Q: “What does a gay horse eat?”
A: (snapping loudly overhead) “Haaaaaaay!”
I, too, offer a disclaimer. No need to offened anyone who may be gay. Or any horses. I love you all!
(Note – this joke goes over especially well if you’re buzzed and trying to entertain a crowd. Be dramatic.)
Fish – I’ve been a reader for about a year now, and I can’t tell you how much your blog has helped me feel a little less alone when I’m dealing with my own trials and tribulations. It’s strange how reading about the challenges, struggles, and joys of someone else’s life – someone who you don’t even know, except as words on a screen – can make your own challenges and struggles seem a little less overwhelming, and make you feel a little less alone. Also, the good laughs, like the past several entries, are a great break in the middle of a crazy work day.
I first read this last night after I got home from school around midnight and could not for the life of me figure out what the hell this post was about. So.Very.Tired. Now though! ROFL. You’re too funny Fish.
I personally enjoy the term ‘mos (Moes) in conversation. My gay husband has adopted it. It clearly shows affection and generally confuses those not in the know.
I just read a book (The Senator’s Wife) in which one of the characters asks, “Is he a homeowner?”, when he wants to know if someone is gay. I found that hilARIous.
ha! that’s funny!
I just stumbled upon your blog, noticed you had a tag that read “alex p. keaton,” proceeded to laugh my ass off, and had to leave you a comment to say hello.
Nice blog, very easy-to-fall-into-reading style.
– Kerri.
When the toner runs out secret agents have been known to print in either blood or invisible ink
Toner conversations are indeed some of my favorite, people prove true strength and ability. Even the gay ones. lol.
This fish is very very funny fish some of my favorite people prove true strength and ability .