they must think I'm stupid

Something more than a marvel, gorgeously enigmatic shot from muszka (via FFFFound).

Today I was whistled at, honked and pointed at, and had a stranger's "hola" thrown in my direction. And yet, I'm flabbergasted, because I was dressed down, if anything. Heels, yes, but with jeans that don't even fit me quite right and a sweater and a sports jacket. And, fyi, honking five times in a row and rudely pointing at me on the sidewalk is generally not a good idea. You're not accomplishing anything, and you're not making yourself look any less like an idiot.

When I get home, I'm promptly ignored by Rufus, am too hungry to think, but start shuffling through the mail. There's a large manila package at the bottom of the pile.

"Did you order something?" I ask Stefan.

"No, look, it's for you."

I rip it open, unusually excited. Oh, something for me! And you know what I pull out? A pen. A pen with "Elephantine" and my home address inscribed on it. It's a sample of the Translucent Squiggle Pen, which is apparently America's New Favorite (Favorite pen? Favorite poking device? Come on, Pen Company, be more specific). There is also a slip of paper with 200-point type that reads, "A Word of Advice," informing me very sternly, "Please make sure you buy a large enough quantity to cover your promotional needs for the year... you should stock up now with your product introduction onetime discount. We always want to make you happy, but a deal is a deal." Yes, that's what I call good marketing. Threaten me into buying your fancy schmancy squiggle pens.

Comments

[Vain & Vapid]

Dudes that honk and whistle at women confuse me cause like what outcome are they really hoping for in this scenario...

That is a beautiful photo.

[outofthepinksky]

Yep, that note in with the pen is just stupid. So, you're gonna pre-scold me? Oh yeah, sign me up! They must be marketing to women with a daddy complex.

[Elise of Argyle Whale]

Your blog is really delightful and gorgeous. Thanks for posting in my forum thread. I've added you to my blog's link list so I'll be back!