I met a customer at a job in Summerlin yesterday. Turns out she is originally from Kansas City. When I told her I was from the area as well - she says - "The Chiefs blew it again. Now it is time for the Mahome's era to begin." It's funny - because from time to time I will run into a someone from Kansas City in Las Vegas - The first thing everyone does, without fail, is complain about the Chiefs abysmal record in the playoffs - "What can we do?" I respond to the nice lady - "We're all gluttons for punishment, but there is always next year with the Chiefs." - She begins laughing after the comment & adds - "I am so tired of saying that, but you are right. There is always next year."
The other day I was walking down the sidewalk minding my own business when out of nowhere I hear someone yell - "Hitler!" - I glance to the spot where the noise was coming from and lo and behold it was my homeless friend - "You always see me first and yell Trump. I thought I would beat you to the punch this time." He is referring to a running gag the two of us share.
"Did you see what happened to your second idol? It looks like all those years of bad behavior finally caught up with him." He was making light of Steve Wynn & all his recent troubles - "I don't feel too sorry for him," my homeless friend states - "He still has three billion dollars to his name."- I ask if anything new has been happening on the corner since the last time I saw him - "About a week ago a motorcyclist was broadsided by a car and the guy bit the dust. His ass was laying all over the street. I didn't see it actually happen, but I heard the crash and witnessed the aftermath. It was not a pleasant site my friend." - (I heard about the accident from my neighbors) - "It was weird because it took a few minutes for first responders to get here - There was this guy laying dead in the street. One lady from the restaurant ran out and tried to help the guy. She realized he was dead and started screaming. It was a very surreal moment."
I change the narrative to something more sedated - "Are you glad Belicheater choked in the Super Bowl? I thought about you after the Eagles won." I have never met a homeless guy who is a fan of the Patriots. I've met a lot of homeless guys - "Serves him right," he then adds - "I didn't think the Eagles would be able to hold them off in the second half. I figured Belicheater had bought and paid the refs off before the game, but somehow they managed to do it and I am elated about it."
As our conversation ends & I begin to walk away, he adds one last thing - "Not Steve Wynn, but your other idol Donald Trump. He ain't going to make it through the year. He is so crooked and was in bed with the Russians from the get go. Congress is going to throw that baboon out on the street where he belongs." I didn't have time to argue because I didn't want to miss the bus. Although, I did say one last thing before carrying on - "I don't think so. It's the economy and China with Trump. As long as he sticks to that he will be alright. Also, ask yourself this. If Trump goes - Are you ready for a President Pence?" I then carry on.
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