Wednesday, October 20, 2010

What's the opposite of sophisticated?

The zipper in my pants broke while I was at the drug store getting a prescription filled. I awkwardly held a magazine in my lap and nonchalantly tried to get the two parts of my fly to stay overlapped while waiting for them to call my name. When I was called I had to sign the log waiving my right to speak to a pharmacist and pay, all while my fly was wide open.

I now feel I'm uniquely qualified to opine on an age-old topic. Being told your fly's down is embarrassing, but knowing it's down all the while is definitely much worse.

3 comments:

LeMira said...

I'm rolling on the floor with laughter, but yes, I think you are right!

Heather said...

Thanks for the chuckle. I needed that. Makes me feel better about the hole I discovered in the crotch of my jeans yesterday. I may have sat differently on the floor of the library if I'd known.

Uncle Larry said...

That's why I always carry a reusable shopping bag to a store. Recycle PLUS good camouflage.