Sometimes, I just can't be held responsible for what I say.

[treeskin]

Some devil got a hold of my tongue this afternoon, that's all I can say for myself.

One of our Annoying Part-Time Staff, christened "Markansas" by New Boss (NB was funny, who knew?), was hanging out in the shop to avoid the heat this afternoon. And, needless to say, getting on my nerves, because I'd come in from the water truck at 3pm completely overheated and cranky. Since neither Shop Steward nor I would talk to him, he wandered out to the wash bay and started playing with stuff. A minute later he comes in with an aerosol can, all amused and proud of himself.

Markansas, waving can at the adults in the room: "So, this stuff actually work?"
I glance at the can, enough to register that it's spray-on Skin Shield, and mumble, "Skin Shield, yeah, what about it?"
Markansas: "No, the can says Foreskin Shield."

Sure enough, some smartass on staff had modified the label. Probably one of the PT guys who'd worked for us about 3 years ago, that was their brand of humor.

Markansas: "I'm gonna take this with me when I go out tomorrow night. Cheaper than condoms."
I say: "You'd probably want something a bit more effective than that."
Markansas: "You mean, like a contact or something?"
Me, trying to ignore him and read email: "Well, you would know your size."
Markansas: ............

He left the office a moment later, and didn't come back in. Shop Steward told me that bit came out a bit harsher than I had meant it to.

Comments

[florilegia.livejournal.com]

ROTFLMAO!

You know, I really miss your wit sometimes.

[treeskin.livejournal.com]

I miss it too. Last time I saw him today, Mr. Wit told me to bugger off, *he* was staying in the AC all afternoon with my Brain and Sense of Humor. None of them were still in the office when I got done with the water truck, not a clue where they went. They're probably off having fun without me, bastards.

[tnrkitect.livejournal.com]

*Pats head* You are wonderful, you know that?

[treeskin.livejournal.com]

**bows**

Thank you, thank you, I'm here all week. Tips go in the hat at the corner of the stage, please.

[adammaker.livejournal.com]

*applause*

[ladymurmur.livejournal.com]

*smooch* You wonderful you.

And I think it came out just as harsh as it should have been taken, intent or not.

[treeskin.livejournal.com]

I was glad he left, but I really hadn't meant to be quite *that* mean.

Markansas is not a bad guy, just doesn't know when to shut up and leave people alone. And he's all kinds of a drama magnet...I ought to tell you about it next time I'm on IM, it's better than a soap opera.