Tommy's Thursday Thoughts: Vol. 30 - The Thrill Of Daring Cars To Hit You
-When I’m crossing a street and have the right away, but a car is turning onto the street I’m crossing, I love to challenge them. I’ll slow up a little so they think I’m letting them go, but then speed up at the last possible moment so they have to stop and wait for me. I don’t know what this says about me, but I just find it really empowering.
-When someone is speaking in a foreign language but then they say an English word, I get really excited and think “Hey I know that word! I know that one!”
-I always call them “button down” shirts but actually button them up from the bottom. So I guess you can say I’m kind of a total wild card.
-When ordering at a restaurant, it’s a huge pet peeve of mine when someone says “Can I just get a ….” and then they proceed to order a full meal. For example, “Can I just get the chicken parmesan please?” You can’t say “just” and then proceed to order an entree. What makes you think your meal is so easy and convenient that you can throw out the word “just.” You can reserve “just” for when you’re only getting an appetizer or maybe a light salad. If you’re getting an entree, “just” can’t be in your vocabulary. I have one friend who consistently does this, and it makes me despise him
-We define “Earth tones” as “any color containing some brown.” But if you look at pictures of the Earth, it’s blue and green. Makes no sense to me.
-Next time I’m on a plane sitting coach, I think it would be funny to go up to someone in first class and politely ask to switch seats. Tap them and say “Hey can I ask a huge favor? Would you mind switching seats with me?” They will likely be confused and ask why, and I’ll just respond “Well first class seats are way nicer so that would be awesome for me.”
-Every friend group needs that one guy who says “Alright let’s blow this popsicle stand” when leaving places. (I am that guy).
-Genius money making idea for convenience stores: hire a homeless guy to sit outside all day and tell customers “You have to buy a lottery ticket in there. Here are the winning numbers.” People will not be able to resist. They’ll think it’s a sign from the universe and buy it. The store makes money. The homeless guy get paid. And maybe the customer wins the lottery. Win-win-win.
-When reading a phone number to someone aloud, I read the numbers at a perfect pace. It’s really something to behold and should be studied for years to come. (Please see video for example).
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From @rileywyant on Instagram
-Do mascots smile for pictures with fans while they’re inside the suit? I know they don’t have to, but I feel like they would just automatically smile even though their head is completely covered.
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