The fabulous Sue is host a Very Funny Friday blog carnival. I wanted to participate, but feel like I have a hard time being funny on my blog. I didn't know what to write about. My last catalogue of minutes was actually an attempt at funny that I think fell kinda flat.
Then I read this goddess's post and knew what I could write about!
It happened back in college. (Always a good start to a story.) I had just started to date a guy I really liked, and we were at a movie. Actually, the movie was The Ring. Seriously the scariest movie I've ever scene. I should've taken that as a sign for my relationship with this guy, but that's a post for another day.
We sat down just as the previews were starting. I leaned toward him and put my arm on the armrest, 'cuz that's what you did to let a guy know you liked him. (Don't act like you don't know.) It was either that or put my hand on my thigh, fingers close to his leg, but I wasn't ready to be that obvious.
So as the previews are starting, my date leans over and says, "Do you mind if we sit closer?"
Do I mind?! That's what I want!!!
"Sure!" I say, scooting a heckuvalot closer to him. Pretty much as close as I could be and still have the armrest between us. I'm smiling and I look at him, pleasantly surprised as his forthrightness. He must really like me! I'm thinking. Names for our children start formulating in my head.
Then I notice his expression. Slightly confused, but smiling.
"Um, I meant closer to the front. This guy's head is in my way."
Oh. my. gosh. I. am. such. an. idiot.
ohmygoshohmygosh(trying not to hyperventilate)ohmygoshohmygosh
"Oh! Uh, yeah! Let's move up there," I say all perky-like, like I haven't just mortified myself.
I'm glad the theater was dark enough he couldn't see the tomato that my face had become.
Then I read this goddess's post and knew what I could write about!
It happened back in college. (Always a good start to a story.) I had just started to date a guy I really liked, and we were at a movie. Actually, the movie was The Ring. Seriously the scariest movie I've ever scene. I should've taken that as a sign for my relationship with this guy, but that's a post for another day.
We sat down just as the previews were starting. I leaned toward him and put my arm on the armrest, 'cuz that's what you did to let a guy know you liked him. (Don't act like you don't know.) It was either that or put my hand on my thigh, fingers close to his leg, but I wasn't ready to be that obvious.
So as the previews are starting, my date leans over and says, "Do you mind if we sit closer?"
Do I mind?! That's what I want!!!
"Sure!" I say, scooting a heckuvalot closer to him. Pretty much as close as I could be and still have the armrest between us. I'm smiling and I look at him, pleasantly surprised as his forthrightness. He must really like me! I'm thinking. Names for our children start formulating in my head.
Then I notice his expression. Slightly confused, but smiling.
"Um, I meant closer to the front. This guy's head is in my way."
Oh. my. gosh. I. am. such. an. idiot.
ohmygoshohmygosh(trying not to hyperventilate)ohmygoshohmygosh
"Oh! Uh, yeah! Let's move up there," I say all perky-like, like I haven't just mortified myself.
I'm glad the theater was dark enough he couldn't see the tomato that my face had become.
22 comments:
Oh no not that type of instant rejection. How did you maintain composure. I would have exited and went to Dairy Queen quickly for a big sized melt down.
Oh dear. That is embarrasing. I'm glad you're okay now. :)
It reminded me of my most embarrasing date moment when after a date with a guy I REALLY liked (first RM I dated and I was totally going to marry him... now he's married to one of my friends). ANYway, as I was saying bye after a hug (and kiss? I don't remember) I was walking backwards toward my building, smiling, waving, batting my eyes, and then falling backwards down the stairs. And he laughed at me. I don't blame him.
Jan -- to be fair, right after he said he meant closer to the front, he said, "But the other kind is fine with me, too!"
Takes away from the funny, so I didn't include that little part. Definately took away from the humiliation and broke the ice a bit.
And Emily -- I'm laughing at you, too. =D
Hilarious - your moment AND Emily's. Totally a goober thing I would do. I love it.
Nice! I was transported back to college days and could feel the pain of that date. :)
OH how embarrassing!!! Did you date him much after that?
I am guessing superman never went to ireland?
Oh man! I feel your pain...
That is totally embarrassing! See, public humiliation isn't THAT bad is it?
Hahahahaa! Totally something I would do.
this is the best post i have read today!!!! so funny. sounds like something i would do.
thanks for posting.
Okay, so maybe you don't enjoy the public humiliation. But isn't it worth it for all the rest of us to smile? :)
ha ha ha ha ha!
That is the story of my dating life.
lol! :) Oh I can so see that :) so cute Alyssa!
LOL! That is so funny and SO something that would happen to me.
That's too funny! So after you moved, did you sit closer too?
Oh, ouch! I hate when that happens! Too funny. Thanks for the laugh!
Embarrassing yes, but really sort of sweet too!
That is so funny. It should be one of those, "Want to get away?" commercials for some airline. M
That is awesome!! :) Oh wow. You TOTALLY played it off well!
ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh.
Alyssa.
wow.
i mean,
WOW.
thats very embarassing.
unfortunately that type of thing has indeed happened to me.. :(
But hey i'm glad you survived!
OH THANK YOU for sharing this story. SO funny.
Your humor certainly did not fall flat!!! Hilarious story! The things we as women do...I think we should do blog carnivals like this all year round. :-)
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