My Public Embarraassment
Does anyone remember the days when flip-flops were referred to as thongs? This morning I was getting coffee and talking with the person in line next to me about summer and the weather. I explained that I am really a barefoot person whenever I get a chance. Never been big on shoes as they always make me feel confined….trapped.
“During the summer I mostly walk around wearing thongs,” I said.
Have you ever experienced the air being sucked out of a room? The shop suddenly got very quiet and the air seemed to whoosh out in a tidal wave of panic. All of the young people nearby collectively shuddered and let out a low gasping, “ewwww” as they were suddenly assaulted with an image of me prancing around in nothing but a thong.
“No….Not a thong as in underwear,” I replied defensively, “Thong sandals as in flip flops.”
There was an audible sigh of relief and the air returned to the room. Everyone but one young man seemed satisfied with my answer. Unfortunately, “Hank” stared at me intently and shook his head in disbelief.
“Whatever you say Baron Wilhelm Von Banana Hammock.”
This is one of my many public embarrassments.
I really am a boxers man.