Antigeist

And the rain will come and wash your sins away

I was reminded today, three times, that being a person who enjoys dark rainy days not only puts you in a club with fewer fans than Sonic Flood, but it actually pisses people off.

Like the delivery guy who approached me while I was having a smoke outside the studio. He said, "How 'bout this weather, huh?" to which I replied, "I know! Isn't it fantastic? So invigorating." He stared me down, furrowed his brow, shoved a clipboard in my face and barked, "There's no need to be sarcastic." I suppose I should have known better having received the exact same look twice this morning when I answered "I know, isn't it great?" to two separate remarks about how "It's so dark and wet and miserable outside."

All I'm saying is this: I was tolerant and understanding when you all were delighted at the 95 degree, panties all stuck up in your shit, sweat pouring out of your nail beds weather for the last four months; so get an umbrella, forget about your frizzies, and stop giving me the hairy eyeball when I ask for a seat on the patio. It's MY time.

Posted by Antigeist at September 3, 2003 07:06 PM