"Mr. Johnson, would you say that you have a very favorable opinion, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Barack Obama?" My current form of unemployment is best described as monkey work, basically you could train a monkey to do it. Taking political surveys over the phone is extremely boring, but every once in a while you'll find some one interesting to talk with.."What did you say your name was again?" At the time, I was on the phone with a Mr. Johnson from North Dakota, one of the very first questions you ask the person is how they would rate the presidents job.."My name is Rob, sir." Mr. Johnson's reply to my query? "Do you have a choice of very, very, extremely poor?" I'm not a big Obama fan and by the tone of his voice and the answer to my question, he wasn't a big believer in Hope and Change either..."Let's move on to the next question sir. I catch your drift." The very last question in most political surveys is? What political party do you affiliate yourself with? His answer? "I'm a registered Libertarian, Rob." He then asked me what political party I was affiliated with.."Mr. Johnson, we must be brothers from different mothers. I'm a registered Libertarian as well!" We both shared a hearty laugh, and then I thanked him for his time and moved on to the next caller..
The other day, I sat next to a young black kid at work. I'm guessing he was 21,22? It's always nice to set next to someone you can bullshit with, makes time go much faster..Turns out this kid was a big basketball fan, so in between calls we held a spirited debate about who was better..Lebron or Jordan..Anyways, the kid gets up from his station and tells me it's his break time. About 20 minutes later he shows back up, and the odor that followed him was unmistakable.."Cheech and Chong, I can smell you from a mile way. Damn that smells like some good shit." By the smell of things, it was obvious the kid spent his break time smoking a joint. "I know my man, but this fucking job is so boring that I had to step out and get my smoke on." I could care less if this kid spent his break time smoking a joint, I just found it humorous. The kid was wearing sunglasses and smelled like a Lollapalooza festival. I damn near got a contact high from him.."You should have joined me, a little mota never hurt know one, especially in a boring ass job like this." If I was 15-20 years younger? I would've taken him up on his offer:) Anyways, the day passes by, and I watch this kid devour three bags of chips, a burrito, and 3 Cokes. He had a serious case of the munchies:)
About an hour after he came back from his break, one of the floor supervisors walked down our row and says.."Some one enjoyed a little Bob Marley on their break. Don't you know your supposed to share that shit with everyone?" I immediately started laughing after I heard his statement. At first glance I think the supervisor thought it was me. I shook my head to notify him it wasn't me, he then looked at my new friend and said.."Can't you wait until your shift is over before you light up a fatty?" The kid looked at him and said.."No, not at a boring ass job like this." In most places you would probably get fired if you smoked a joint on your break, not this place..The supervisor just rolled his eyes and said.."One of these days you young brothers are going to learn." After the supervisor left, I asked the kid this.."Were you worried that Jeff (supervisor) might rat you out for being stoned at work?" His reply.."That clown, I sell him weed every week. Half the people in this refugee camp are slinging weed. He can kiss my ass!" One thing I've noticed about a lot of these young kids in Las Vegas nowadays? They're not afraid to speak their mind.
I like to end every post of mine with a thought I'm having..Call it the village idiot thought of the day.."I was driving down Durango, and I saw my favorite bum in Las Vegas. He's always holding up a sign that reads "I'm not going to lie. I need a beer!" A few months ago I stopped and bought him a beer, and if I wouldn't have been in a hurry? I would have done it again..I know that sounds weird to most people, I guess I just admire his honesty."
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