Bob: Son, why did you cut your hair like that?
Cathie: Are you acting out because of depression?
Eli: Why do you guys always assume I'm depressed?
Cathie: Because of your life.
Bob: And because you always seem to be acting out.
Eli: Guys, I'm not depressed. I'm happy.
Bob: You are? Why? Are you taking drugs?
Cathie: ARE YOU?!
Eli: I'm not taking drugs.
Cathie: AND HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT DRUGS ARE, YOUNG MAN?!
Eli: How do YOU know what drugs are?
Cathie: I don't. I've just heard that word before.
Bob: So you're not depressed? Are you looking for attention? Is that why you cut your hair like that?
Eli: No, I'm not looking for attention.
Bob and Cathie: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Eli: I mean with this. I'm not looking for attention with this. Ok?
Bob: Have you been keeping contacts with other law firms in case you get fired?
Eli: Why do you guys always assume I'm on the verge of getting fired? You know I've never been fired from a job before, right?
Cathie: That's because your father and I are very good parents.
Bob: VERY good parents.
Eli: It's amazing how you two are able to turn every conversation into this.
~It Just Gets Stranger
I can totally picture what your family road trips were like when you were a kid, and the mental image warms the cockles of my non-existent heart. You need to periodically ask readers to submit requests for advice from your parents and video tape their answers. They'd be awesome agony aunts.
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent suggestion. Is like to second this. :P
DeleteI know, right!? Exceeeeeept....... This is fiction. He makes it up. If you are truly unaware of this, please disregard this comment.
DeleteParents like that totally exist.
DeleteIt's a good thing you're around Anon. Gotta keep us in touch with reality cause you obviously know what goes on in the entire world. Thanks keeping us grounded.
DeleteThis is sarcasm. If you are truly unaware of this, please disregard this comment.
^ This. This right here - love it!
DeleteI know we've seen pictures of the gorgeous and beautiful Cathie. But have we ever seen a picture of the handsome and debonair man we know as Bob? I think I'd like to see a picture of Bob to go with my stories. Preferrably a picture of Bob and Cathie together. Make it so. (Please.) ((You're so pretty today.))
ReplyDeleteHere: http://www.itjustgetsstranger.com/2013/01/gchat-with-bob-cathie.html
Deletekjax` you replied to that post.......should we be concerned?
DeleteJust reread that post from 2 years ago. Even then your parents were wondering if you were depressed! Don't worry Eli, your hair will grow out to its beautiful shape again soon, but Bob and Cathy shall be the same forever!
Delete"kjax` you replied to that post.......should we be concerned?"
DeletePossibly. On the other hand, I'm not real sure what happened yesterday either, so this is nothing new. But I do appreciate your concern all the same. If you don't hear from me in a few days, please check in again. I may have wandered off in search of applesauce or something.
Are you depressed Eli? It's nothing to be ashamed of. We love you and are here for you.
ReplyDeleteHeaven sakes! I guess this just shows how much we love you!
ReplyDeleteXOxoXO Cathie
Are you on the verge of getting fired? Because that would totally explain the depression.
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and stumbled across it via Pinterest with the Snuggie/Jane texts; HILARIOUS. I am reading your older posts to catch up and have been HAPPIER THAN A PIG IN MUD! Laughter is much needed. I'm glad I've found your blog!
ReplyDeleteP.S. The comments are a bonus, too; I love Lee!
:D
DeleteI already love you too Shante. Probably because of your excellent taste in people.
Back then Bob and Cathie seemed to think Daniel could help you. Where the heck is Daniel now? You need a Daniel intervention. It's like he was written off the show with no explination!
ReplyDeleteAnd where is Lee's input here?
Lee is on vacation.
DeleteUnfortunately I'm back from nice warm Mexico. Stupid CANADIAN WINTER!!!!
DeleteSeriously...the haircut Eli...sigh...(whispers to everyone) makes me wonder if it's drugs or depression.
It's a good thing you have such wonderful parents and friends to support you during this low time. Maybe just shave your head at this point?
Welcome back! I'm across the bridge from ya; MICHIGAN WINTER!!!!!!!!
DeleteBut really, why did you get that hair cut? When you're young you might try something different but at your age, no excuse. Did you fall a sleep in the chair? Give it a couple weeks and then remember not to do it again. Your poor Mom and Dad, I bet they thought they were through this kind of stuff. Just messing with you. You have a right to look as goofy as you want, LOL. But having said all that, it was a bad hair cut.
ReplyDeleteThis mentions Palau and will make you want to take drugs or be depressed. http://www.upworthy.com/the-more-she-explains-the-madder-i-get-why-cant-america-have-nice-things?c=huf1
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