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I really hate it when people (especially casual friends in a group) put me on the spot to come up with some story to amuse them. I always end up feeling totally lame when my mind goes blank and I don't come up with anything. It's one of my major pet peeves. I was put on the spot like that for good, recent, Californian pick-up lines while hanging out after the wedding last week and as usual came up with something and got kinda irritated about it all. So of course I heard two of the best (worst?) lines ever one week too late..."Be careful. There's a threat for this park. I'm a federal martial" from the 40-something man carrying a duffel bag after about ten minutes of awkwardly asking me questions which I did my best to ignore. And "Nice sandals, cupcake, nice pockets too" in my pocket-less skirt. WTF? Needless to say, I had a good laugh.