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Things I Don't Get

By Wayne Johnson

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® TX License #0566780

May 21, 2011 02:19 AM

Things I Don't Get

Since this weekend is projected to be the end by some, I decided to leave for posterity my short list of Things I Don't Get. I was inspired to publish my list based on another blog post I read from 2008. Wow, 2008 seems so long ago. See the original post here: http://goo.gl/LVHkr.

I imagine some of these are going to make me sound like a real oldtimer. I thought I'd never be an oldtimer. I remember visiting my grandfather, who seemed like a rather grumpy old guy. Now life had dealt him some setbacks, but I remember never wanting to be as negative about things as he seemed to be.

Now I'm older, and I can now see why Gramps felt as he did about certain things. He just didn't get it, and now in a lot of respects, I don't get some things either. Here is my list:

Body Art and Face Painting- If you are an infrequent visitor to an art gallery, and don't buy painting for your house or apartment, I guess becoming a movable display is OK. Did we think it odd when Mike Tyson got a facial tattoo? Now thousands have designs on their face and neck. Ask yourself this question-If Mike Tyson is doing it, do you really think this is normal?

MSNBC

Going goo goo for Lady Gaga

People who drive with babies or dogs in their lap

Guys standing in the back of moving pick up trucks

Hogshead cheese

Politicians who use the term-"the American people want, need, or expect" as if the American people are a monolithic group. Different people need, want, or expect different things. Stop making it sound like everyone wants whatever pap you're peddling.

People who block traffic waiting for the parking spots closest to the store. Walking an extra 200 feet will not hurt you.

People who demean service workers.

Driving under the influence of intoxicants. I'd be OK with summary floggings and executions for these low lifers.

Just because I don't get doesn't mean anyone has to change of modify their deal to help me get it. One of the great things about Ameica is everybody is pretty much free to "do your own thing" as long as you don't infringe on anyone else's rights. There will probably always be things that someone will not get. I feel better now.

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Wayne Johnson
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Terkel Sørensen

Real Estate Places - Temecula, CA

Realtor, 951.805.0773 , Bank owned and Short Sales

Wayne -
I just checked - and it appears we are still here... Wait - could be different in your timezone...

And I follow your list of not getting... I'll ad one:

People who apparently can afford a very nice car - but can't figure out to use a $50 handsfree headset with their cell phone... Beats me.

May 21, 2011 05:49 PM

Barbara Hensley

RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX

Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Wayne - how did you get into my head? I don't get any of these things either!!! What I do get is that you are a pretty darn good American, my kind of guy! I enjoyed this and it was very deserving to be featured!

May 21, 2011 06:21 PM

Mike Mayer

Mike Mayer, Broker/Owner - i List For Less Realty, LLC - Lafayette, LA

Whoa, whoa, whoa! What's NOT to get about #7, Hogshead cheese? That a Cajun staple food! Terrific on crackers.

May 21, 2011 07:48 PM

Cheryl Ritchie

RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD

Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

I agree with a lot of your items. Let me particularly embrace the parking spot one. My theory is park far out where you get a good walk in to the store.

May 22, 2011 12:15 AM

Melissa Juarez

Massachusetts Buyers Broker Agency, LLC - Quincy, MA

Thanks for the post Wayne and for your thoughts. I especially like the last one. Good luck.

May 22, 2011 01:17 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Well, we are still here and indeed, as we get older, we begin to understand those words we heard when youngsters that were spoken by parents and grandparents!

May 22, 2011 01:53 AM

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD

301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

The parking for me is the farthest one. .I get to exercise and no one scratches my car!

May 22, 2011 02:47 AM

Ricki Eichler McCallum

CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX

Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Wayne, Excellent post! I love your list especially the Mike Tyson remark! :) Normal? LOL

May 22, 2011 02:52 AM

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Wayne, it looks like we've made it through another end of the world crisis. I don't get it either. Congratulations on the feature.

May 22, 2011 03:00 AM

Margaret Mitchell

Coldwell Banker Yorke Realty - York, ME

Seacoast Maine & NH Real Estate

Lol, Wayne. Thanks for a Sunday morning giggle. I enjoyed the post. And I am glad that I am not the only one who does not get some of these things...

May 22, 2011 03:35 AM

Lisa Walston

Atlas Property Group and Abbey Church Properties - Greenwood, IN

I don't get Lady Gaga either! But I also don't get Ashton Kutcher replacing Charlie Sheen!

May 22, 2011 03:49 AM

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Thanks to all my AR friends. I'll be checking your blogs to over the coming days. Just because some people don't get it, doesn't mean it has to outlawed. To each his or her own. Have a great rest of 2011. I pinched myself, felt pain, so they were wrong about the end of time.

May 22, 2011 05:29 AM

Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Wayne - I'm pretty much with you on all of those, but I suppose we don't have to get everything.

May 22, 2011 06:58 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Wayne, piggybacking on your idea, I do not get DOGS in the back of pickup trucks.

May 22, 2011 10:02 AM

Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker

Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE

Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

I got it...the gist of the blog that is.

What I don't get is: If someone doesn't get MSNBC...then it is assumed in some replys above that you are a conservative or that you like FOX.

Personally...I don't get MSNBC...don't like it....rarely watch it anymore...and ditto to FOX.

What I really don't get is why politicians...whether Fed, State, County, City, School board...will not do what is best for the constituents who voted them in to be their voice. It seems like it would be so simple but evidently they don't "get" simple.

May 22, 2011 02:48 PM

Eileen Hsu

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY

LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

I agree that demeaning a service worker is not a very productive activity especially when they are handling your food or drink.

May 22, 2011 04:02 PM

Susan Jackson

America's Network Realty Group, Inc - Sandy Springs, GA

Wayne,

I have to agree with you. Many things I don't get either. Especially the parking. Walk the extra distance, it is good for you.

Great post

May 23, 2011 01:26 AM

Marie Story

Coldwell Banker - Pinecrest (Miami) - Pinecrest, FL

Broker Associate, Pinecrest (Miami) Specialist

Wayne, looking at your list makes me think I'm getting real close to being an "old timer"; I just hope I don't get as negative as my dad!

May 23, 2011 02:48 AM

Amy Chorew

BHG Real Estate - Madison, NJ

Great post, it made me smile! Unfortunately I feel the same way! I must be getting old too.

May 23, 2011 03:33 AM

Ken Speer

Alpha Global Associates - Phoenix, AZ

Wayne ~ I don't get most of your list either and completely agree with a lot of it. One I'd add is the guys who wear the jeans at mid thigh so they can show their boxer shorts. Do they know how really s....d that looks.

I am a grandfather, so I guess I'm and old guy too. But I'd rather live in America than anywhere else!!!!

May 23, 2011 08:32 AM