I don't know what's going on these days, but there used to be a distinct line between what was socially acceptable…or at least tolerable, and those things that made us say, "That just ain't right."
Come on guys, I know you see it too; all those things that make you just want to gag with frustration. Well, if you don't speak up, it's just like putting your stamp of approval on them.
You don't have to be rude, but at least shake your head in disapproval, click your tongue, and then mutter those truthful words, "That just ain't right." Be a man, stand up, and let's get that line drawn back in the sand between what's right, and what 'just ain't right'.
Hemingway said, "Most of the world's ills could be corrected with a three day open season on people." I bet when he came up with those words of wisdom he was sitting at his favorite bar, sipping a tasty beverage, and looking at the knuckle-heads that should have just stayed locked in the house, and said to himself, "That just ain't right."
Here are a few things that make my list:
Fat People: Calm down. I'm not talking about that one-millionth of one-percent that actually have a valid medical metabolism problem. I'm talking about the lazy lard-asses that blow so far out of physical control that they can't even fit into an airplane or movie theatre seat without spilling over into half of mine. Those are the same ones that run over my toes with Rascal scooters in Wal-Mart, while racing to load their basket with Twinkies and Yoo-Hoo and double-stuff cookies. And if you pour yourself into white spandex pants and a hot pink T-shirt that says 'SEXY' on the front and waddle into the coffee shop, then you better not look my way or you'll see me shaking my head and saying, "That just ain't right."
Gender Confused Men: Any man that claims to be 'straight', but does any of the following: Uses the word 'fabulous' while waving his hand in the air. Says he 'accessorized' any part of what he's wearing. Talks about the choreography of a Cowboy or Maverick cheerleading routine instead of how hot the girls are. Or utters the abbreviations "OMG' or 'LOL' in an actual conversation. Guys that do those things should just buy a big pack of pink panties and join the 'other team', because 'that just ain't right'.
Stores That Won't Take Cash: I tried to make a purchase with a hundred dollar bill in a major store, and the clerk actually wrinkled up her nose and said, "We don't take those," like it was radioactive dog poop. Are you kidding me? It's CASH! After tactful reasoning with a pimply-faced assistant manager, they finally agreed to accept my legal tender. But really, stores that don't take cash? Well, 'that just ain't right'.
Support Reps That Don't Speak English: I understand trying to save a buck, but I don't care if a company can hire twelve overseas employees who'll work twenty hours a day and live on crackers and goat milk, for the same price of one good English-speaking tech support worker here. I'd rather wait on hold for an extra thirty minutes and at least be able to understand what the hell they're saying when they try to help me with my problem. Having to ask, "Is there someone there who can speak English?" and then being told, "I am speaking English," like I don't know the difference. Well, that 'just ain't right'.
