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The Roots’ #1 Fan 

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At an all-day music festival yesterday…

Me: “Oh The Roots are here! Do you think they’ll play ‘Send Me On My Way?!'”

Eric (frequent concert-goer and knower of music): “The Roots do NOT sing that song.”

Me: “Yes they do! <singing> I would like to reach out my hand…”

Eric: “No. Stop it. That’s not The Roots. That’s a completely different band.”

Me (feeing cool because I know something about music that he doesn’t): “I am like 100% SURE I’m right about this. The Roots sing that song.”

Eric: “You know who The Roots are right? They’re on…”

Me: “Jimmy Fallon! I know.”

Eric: “And you think they sing Send Me On My Way?”

Me: “Yes.”

They do not. That’s Rusted Root. 

And I am never again allowed to speak at concerts. 

The Worst That Can Happen

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That moment when you’re so hot post-run, you rip off all your clothes, stand in front of the AC naked, and don’t even bother to close the curtains because honestly, what’s the worst that can happen– the neighbor across the street sort of sees something from a distance?

Then two painters lower themselves onto your balcony.

Right in front of your face.

Oh. Hey guys….

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I’m Never Making THAT Mistake Again

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When I flew to Israel 2 years ago and went through the VERY intense security check, I was irrationally intimidated by the seriousness with which the Israeli man questioned me. So I did what I always do when I’m uncomfortable– I got sarcastic.

Security: “Are you jewish?”
Me: “Yes.”
Security: “Do you have a hebrew name?”
Me: “Yes.”
Security: “What is your hebrew name?”
Me: “Shoshana.”
Security: “Where did you get this name from?”
Me: “I don’t know…God?”

He did not smile. At all. In fact, there was a 10 second period where I was certain he was not going to let me on the plane.

So tonight when I go through the Israeli security, I will not be making that mistake again.

This time, I’ll give a wink after the sarcastic comment. Maybe even a friendly little “jk” punch to his shoulder.

Because I think the problem is that last time, he just missed the joke.

Which is ok.

Not everyone can be as smart as Americans.

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