Booked Up
I bloody well HATE when I am reading a book and somebody just has to disturb me to ask “What are you reading?” . . . News Flash to Nosy Parker: you are not being sociable; you are being rude!
A book, you moron, I’m reading a BOOK!!!! AND GUESS WHAT ELSE? I AM *READING* . . . AND I AM READING BECAUSE I DON’T FEEL LIKE TALKING!!!
Carry on.
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September 10th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
Oh, god. I had to stop reading on my lunch break at work because every single person that walked by would ask what I was reading. People are stupid.
It’s funny, because now I knit on my lunch break, and almost no one asks what I’m knitting, which to me is more interesting than reading (curiosity-wise, I mean), but whatever. MORONS, I tell you.
September 10th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
Ever heard of the phrase “don’t judge a book by it’s cover”?
September 10th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
DOLT: “What are you reading?”
YOU: “How To Successfully Wish Ass Cancer On Solitude-Wrecking Douchebags Who Don’t Mind Their Business”. So, how do you feel?”
September 11th, 2007 at 10:36 am
Andria: Then there’s the equally-annoying follow-up question: “Is it any good?” No, idiot, it is terrible. That’s why I can’t put it down! I agree, knitting IS an interesting subject — and doesn’t require you to stop what you are doing to answer the question . . . so, what ARE you working on now?
Vtech: Why yes, I think everybody who speaks fluent English has heard that expression! Personally, I DO judge a book by its cover . . . especially if I am not familiar with the author.
Myra: I’ve got nothing to top that!!!!
September 11th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
I’ve almost perfected my selective hearing when I’m reading. I practice with the girls, when (of course) they *have* to have my attention while I’m reading. I also stealth watch when I’m reading to see who might approach me, and therefore who I’ll need to ignore the hardest! I like Myra’s thought, though…one to try!