Overheard In The Gym

[the_std]

After my work-out today, I head back to the locker room to grab my stuff. About two feet away are two 50+ year-old ladies having a chat. I shall name them White Haired Lady (WHL) and Blonde Lady (BL).

WHL: So what have you been up to lately? I haven't seen you in a while. Are you still working at Orange Home Improvement Store?
BL: I quit a month ago. They had me opening by myself and we were so understaffed that I just couldn't handle it.
WHL: That's unfortunate. It sounds like there were a lot of cut-backs.
BL: Yeah, so many cutbacks! I finally told them that I couldn't deal with it anymore! I mean, take this job and give it to someone half my age! They're all on that drug that makes you go faster anyways, they should be able to handle it! *laughs*
WHL: The what?
BL: Oh, you know, that drug! *more laughing* All the young people are on it! Like her! *points to me*

I just stood there, mouth gaping, while she continued to go on about how all young people are on "the drug". After another minute or two, I grabbed my stuff and stormed out, cause I just could not come up with a coherent response.

Yes, I'm young, therefore I am on "the drug". Guh.

[csquared]

You could try "At least I am not old and senile."

[PepperElf]

tell her the "drug" is called "being young".

[Little Retail Rabbit]

Being as I work for the same Orange Home Improvement store as BL, first of all...I am finding it very stressful and pressurising, so I'm not surprised to hear that. And second of all...if she knows where all the young'uns are getting this drug, can she get someone to steer some my way? Because I'm a young'un and I am seriously deprived of this drug!

I think sometimes older people think they are being hilarious, when most of the time, they are just being ignorant/weird/stupid/mean/daft/combination of the previous.

[Pixilated]

You could try "At least I am not old and senile."

Or, "It's also supposed to prevent senility -- shame you never used it."

Being as I work for the same Orange Home Improvement store as BL, first of all...I am finding it very stressful and pressurising, so I'm not surprised to hear that. And second of all...if she knows where all the young'uns are getting this drug, can she get someone to steer some my way? Because I'm a young'un and I am seriously deprived of this drug!

I think sometimes older people think they are being hilarious, when most of the time, they are just being ignorant/weird/stupid/mean/daft/combination of the previous.

... why doesn't she get some for herself, and then she could "go faster" as well ...

[Peppergirl]

Man, if you find out what it is, let me know so I can cop some. I could use some energy.

[fireheart]

No offence to those who are virgins or gay:

I think I know the name of the drug she's referring to. It's called sperm.

[dalesys]

No offence to those who are virgins or gay:

I think I know the name of the drug she's referring to. It's called sperm.

Come again?

[telecom_goddess]

Man, if you find out what it is, let me know so I can cop some. I could use some energy.

same here! sounds like a good drug to me

[Plague*Star]

Come again?

"I think I know the name of the drug she's referring to. It's called sperm!" ejaculated Fireheart.

[fireheart]

"I think I know the name of the drug she's referring to. It's called sperm!" ejaculated Fireheart.

dammit! >.>

[Opalin]

I'd assume she meant caffeine personally.

[Gizmo]

Me too on the "where from" list please! I've just had my responsibilities double (and work about 1.5 times) and need the extra speed...

[dalesys]

The Great Lips (Mick Jagger, not fireheart) released a song when they were children that those baggies are living: Mother's Little Helper.

[telecom_goddess]

The Great Lips (Mick Jagger, not fireheart) released a song when they were children that those baggies are living: Mother's Little Helper.

Hahaha so true!!