This Is Gonna Sound Really Sexist
Why was I totally creeped out yesterday when this guy asked me for romance novel recommendations in the book store?
I saw him perusing the aisles and he seemed to hover over in the QP, Erotica, "Ellora's Cave" type of books - general area. I DID NOT get the impression that he was shopping for anyone other than himself and he didn't mention the fact that he was asking for gift ideas. I don't know if he was gay or straight, nor is it even relevant. I just know he was looking a little too enthusiastic about his purchases. Hell, I don't even get that giddy about chic porn books and I am a total addict. Dude even gave me his business card! He's an attorney of some sort.
I swear, some of my best stories come from hanging out in Borders. When I worked there it was no different.
The crazy thing is...truth be told, I think most guys could really benefit from reading a romance novel or two every now and again. It may give some insight to the female psyche, as long as they don't take it too literally.
But still...
Just..no.
And of course this story would not be complete without additional comedy. When the kid and I left the book store and got in the car, he said to me, "Momma, why didn't you tell that guy to read ' The Smoke Thief?' You loved that book!"
::ded::
After I recovered from my mouth gaping open, and managed to stop laughing, I told the kid to mind his own business and that mommy gets creeped out by grown men who openly read "girly books." Not that it's right...it just is!
Good...gawd.
I going to have to seriously watch what I say around that kid.
I saw him perusing the aisles and he seemed to hover over in the QP, Erotica, "Ellora's Cave" type of books - general area. I DID NOT get the impression that he was shopping for anyone other than himself and he didn't mention the fact that he was asking for gift ideas. I don't know if he was gay or straight, nor is it even relevant. I just know he was looking a little too enthusiastic about his purchases. Hell, I don't even get that giddy about chic porn books and I am a total addict. Dude even gave me his business card! He's an attorney of some sort.
I swear, some of my best stories come from hanging out in Borders. When I worked there it was no different.
The crazy thing is...truth be told, I think most guys could really benefit from reading a romance novel or two every now and again. It may give some insight to the female psyche, as long as they don't take it too literally.
But still...
Just..no.
And of course this story would not be complete without additional comedy. When the kid and I left the book store and got in the car, he said to me, "Momma, why didn't you tell that guy to read ' The Smoke Thief?' You loved that book!"
::ded::
After I recovered from my mouth gaping open, and managed to stop laughing, I told the kid to mind his own business and that mommy gets creeped out by grown men who openly read "girly books." Not that it's right...it just is!
Good...gawd.
I going to have to seriously watch what I say around that kid.