25 Jan 10
There is a guy that stands outside all day near my office. His job is to stand by traffic in a statue of liberty suit all day with a sign for the local tax service.
I go up an extra intersection light each day on the way to work just for him. He makes me laugh. He does some crazy dancing that is so damn funny, it puts me into a great mood.
Do you have any strangers you see each day that are funny or interesting?
25 Jan 10
Originally posted by Sunburntthey're supposed to be advertizing for Liberty Tax Service, we have 'em in western mass too...creepy
There is a guy that stands outside all day near my office. His job is to stand by traffic in a statue of liberty suit all day with a sign for the local tax service.
I go up an extra intersection light each day on the way to work just for him. He makes me laugh. He does some crazy dancing that is so damn funny, it puts me into a great mood.
Do you have any strangers you see each day that are funny or interesting?
25 Jan 10
Originally posted by SunburntAll along the way to work there are homeless alcoholics, but the one that makes me laugh is the guy without any toes who sits at the corner, always ready with a smile all day rain or shine, he doesn't seem to care much about anything.
There is a guy that stands outside all day near my office. His job is to stand by traffic in a statue of liberty suit all day with a sign for the local tax service.
I go up an extra intersection light each day on the way to work just for him. He makes me laugh. He does some crazy dancing that is so damn funny, it puts me into a great mood.
Do you have any strangers you see each day that are funny or interesting?
25 Jan 10
Originally posted by Bosse de NageThat reminds me. When I used to commute to school in Boston there was a homeless man there who was so happy with life. I never understood it but I was intrigued by him. He had a dog, too, both of them were filthy. He hung out in front of a snooty coffee shop for a year or more. But he had a simple philosophy for his life and he was very cheerful. This got him lots of coffee and sandwhiches. One day, he was just gone and I didn't see him again. That was probably 15 years ago and I still think about him.
All along the way to work there are homeless alcoholics, but the one that makes me laugh is the guy without any toes who sits at the corner, always ready with a smile all day rain or shine, he doesn't seem to care much about anything.
25 Jan 10
Originally posted by SunburntInteresting, not funny... I have a woman in her 50's or so who walks the road with camera and binoculars. I suspect she's a bird watcher. I often want to pull over and join her adventure.
There is a guy that stands outside all day near my office. His job is to stand by traffic in a statue of liberty suit all day with a sign for the local tax service.
I go up an extra intersection light each day on the way to work just for him. He makes me laugh. He does some crazy dancing that is so damn funny, it puts me into a great mood.
Do you have any strangers you see each day that are funny or interesting?
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25 Jan 10
Originally posted by SunburntMakes me think of Diogenes, the homeless cynic philosopher. Diogenes was probably not cheerful, tho.
That reminds me. When I used to commute to school in Boston there was a homeless man there who was so happy with life. I never understood it but I was intrigued by him. He had a dog, too, both of them were filthy. He hung out in front of a snooty coffee shop for a year or more. But he had a simple philosophy for his life and he was very cheerful. This got h ...[text shortened]... t gone and I didn't see him again. That was probably 15 years ago and I still think about him.
"Diogenes, a beggar who made his home in the streets of Athens, made a virtue of extreme poverty. He is said to have lived in a large tub, rather than a house, and to have walked through the streets carrying a lamp in the daytime, claiming to be looking for an honest man. He eventually settled in Corinth where he continued to pursue the Cynic ideal of self-sufficiency: a life which was natural and not dependent upon the luxuries of civilization."
25 Jan 10
Originally posted by PhlabibitWhat's your problem? That IS FUNNY! I say it's funny. Grrr.
Interesting, not funny... I have a woman in her 50's or so who walks the road with camera and binoculars. I suspect she's a bird watcher. I often want to pull over and join her adventure.
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There is a lady I see walking to and from a local gas station all the time, also on my way to work. No matter the season, she wears beige pantyhose, high heels and a leather jacket. I'm pretty sure she's buying cigarettes. She also has a ponytail. It's like the same scene playing out time after time.
25 Jan 10
Originally posted by SunburntIs she hawt?
What's your problem? That IS FUNNY! I say it's funny. Grrr.
There is a lady I see walking to and from a local gas station all the time, also on my way to work. No matter the season, she wears beige pantyhose, high heels and a leather jacket. I'm pretty sure she's buying cigarettes. She also has a ponytail. It's like the same scene playing out time after time.
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25 Jan 10
Originally posted by SunburntGive me liberty or give me bacon!😀
There is a guy that stands outside all day near my office. His job is to stand by traffic in a statue of liberty suit all day with a sign for the local tax service.
I go up an extra intersection light each day on the way to work just for him. He makes me laugh. He does some crazy dancing that is so damn funny, it puts me into a great mood.
Do you have any strangers you see each day that are funny or interesting?
26 Jan 10
i used to see a guy around town who'd walk about in a full German WW2 military officer's uniform, carrying a black briefcase.
there was another guy who for years sat on the same corner banging away at some upturned pots. at some point, someone gave him some real drums, and he actually got a bit better - though he was never really any good. from the way he looked, i thought he was perhaps a little mentally vacant. he wasn't busking, didn't have a hat out for money or anything. just really liked drumming, i guess.
26 Jan 10
Originally posted by SunburntThat hits a pang similar to the scene in Groundhog Day when Bill Murray's character finally becomes human and is befriending the "bum" with a hot meal and human warmth.
That reminds me. When I used to commute to school in Boston there was a homeless man there who was so happy with life. I never understood it but I was intrigued by him. He had a dog, too, both of them were filthy. He hung out in front of a snooty coffee shop for a year or more. But he had a simple philosophy for his life and he was very cheerful. This got h ...[text shortened]... t gone and I didn't see him again. That was probably 15 years ago and I still think about him.
Makes one pause to consider the pain and the pathos that is being alive.
26 Jan 10
Originally posted by SunburntHey, we have that same guy here also! I always point him out to the kids and tell them that is what they will end up doing if they don't go to college.
There is a guy that stands outside all day near my office. His job is to stand by traffic in a statue of liberty suit all day with a sign for the local tax service.
I go up an extra intersection light each day on the way to work just for him. He makes me laugh. He does some crazy dancing that is so damn funny, it puts me into a great mood.
Do you have any strangers you see each day that are funny or interesting?
😛
On another note. I found a $20 on the sidewalk a little while back. It was rather odd but good luck all the same. Anyway, I though I would pass the good luck along so I gave it to the guy with the sign outside WalMart. But at the very moment I handed it to him, he got this crap eating grin on his face and I suddenly had second thoughts. I always wonder now, is it alright to go back on giving money to those people. I mean, you never really know if they need it or if they are scamming you.
I think I got scammed.
😞