I Did a Bad Thing.

Before I tell this story of Horrendous Service, let me say this: I know that everyone is entitled to an opinion. I don't automatically think less of someone whose opinion differs from my own, especially if that opinion is well thought out. What irks me is when people put their opinions forward as facts and refuse to believe that other intelligent people may disagree. I don't think McCain supporters are idiots by default, just as I don't think Obama supporters are the most awesome people in the world by default. Just so we are clear.

I had just gotten to work, and my boss was still there. He witnessed this and didn't do anything about it, which is good for me, because I was right out of order.

A couple walked in behind me, talking loudly about what will happen if (when, lol) Obama is elected. Here are a few of the things they said.

- Only 'new' Americans who don't speak English will get tax breaks, and only if they're 'Saudi'.
- People who have professional jobs and earn a lot of money may as well just work at (my shop) because after they pay Obama's new taxes, they'll be earning about the same anyway.
- All the (black people) in Denver will riot and try to take over the city.
- America will be overrun by 'dirty foreigners' who will take American jobs.

What did I do when they came up to my till, aside from not-so-subtly roll my eyes? I said, 'Those are some neat costumes!'

To which the woman replied, 'We aren't wearing costumes.'

'Oh,' I said. I'd had enough time to think about what I wanted to say to them whilst they were talking, so this isn't something I'm pretending to have thought of on the fly. I had a good ten minutes to stew and formulate. 'I thought you were dressed as ignorant arseholes. My mistake. I'm just one of those dirty foreigners taking your jobs, so what do I know?'

They looked over at B, and he just shrugged. B, for the record, is not American either. Yeah, I got a stern look and a headshake after they left, but that was all. Thank fuck he didn't sack me.

All I have to say is this: If you're going to be a racist douche, fine. Be one. Just don't expect everyone to stand idly by and listen to you without saying something back, on the clock or not.

And, because I told Candace I would get a picture of my vampire self, here it is.

Orca Cocks, Eh?

I am so easily amused, I know. But I'm doing the Potions Club anagrams, and one of the choices I have for 'cockroaches' is ORCA COCKS EH. Guess which word we will not be anagramming.

Also, the only anagram for 'doxy eggs' is apparently 'doggy sex'.