Take this morning as an example, as I dropped my son off at his day-care:
Me [to the day care lady]: "Hey, how are ya?"
Her: "Hi. Not bad, I can't complain."
Me: " Sorta like Joe Walsh."
Her [confused look]: "I'm sorry?"
Me: "You know, like Joe Walsh. From the Eagles. Well, this was after the Eagles. And after Barnstorm. And, of course, a long time after the James Gang."
Her: "I'm not sure what you mean..."
Me: "Yeah, you know: [half-singing] 'I can't complain, but sometimes I still do.' He was making fun of himself, saying he is living the good life and shouldn't complain, but still does."
Her: "I think I've heard that song. Maybe."
Me [at this moment, recognizing the awkwardness]: "It's a fun song..."
And I turned an high-tailed it out as fast as possible.
Whatever...
Turn it up. Loud! Have a great Tuesday, and don't complain.
5 comments:
Now, see, I think that's what makes you a great conversationalist, Film Geek! So I say savor the awkwardness!
(By the way, when someone says "I can't complain," I tend to think of someone named Steve C. Long story.)
Awesome song. And I thought you only liked lyrically good songs :-p I prefer your conversation style. It's a little like a box of chocolates... you never know what your going to get.
Thanks Hoyt and All Click!
By the way, AC, I like Joe a lot just for the way he swings the ax. But, he writes some great songs too. This one is a satire. Life Of Illusion is brilliant. But, Decades is my favorite of his songs. Anti-war, smart...great song. Here is a link to the lyrics: (if you hear the song, there is a slight tip of the hat to The Beatles during his talk of the 60s.)
Decades
Without complaints I would have nuffink. Nuffink, I tell you.
I bitch; therefore, I am.
I hear ya, BB. And I understand!:)
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