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Way back when, I had a stalker (okay, I had, like, three, but, really I try not to think of the other two, because they were able to take hints). Things ended badly after he posted on my Facebook something I didn't really appreciate.
Well.
A while back, I had a talk with him face to face about how I really don't bat for his team (because I was dating a wonderful girl at the time), etc., and I thought he understood that he had no chance with me.
Today, the horn dog comes in. I say "Hi" to him (because it's polite), and check out the items that he bought (because I was on register). We strike up a conversation about video games, because it's a harmless subject and he's getting a X-box 360 and I had recommendations (like Mass Effect).
And then, the dreaded question:
"Have you see Scott Pilgrim yet?"
This question is dreaded because it pops up most often when I talk to other geeks about awesome geeky stuff.
"Nope, not yet."
"Why?"
Give me a break, guys. I may work retail in a movie store and I may be a major geek, but I'm not up on everything, especially if it was from summer, because I was busy killing myself with outdoors work and two jobs. Also, nobody would see it with me. Actually, nobody would really see any movies with me. I had to go see Iron Man 2 and Inception by myself, which is something I have no problem with, but really - these were summer blockbusters and I shouldn't have had to settle for going alone :/
Anyhow, I told him that I just didn't get around to it and nobody would see it with me.
Him: Why didn't you call me?
Me (thinking): Because you're my stalker and I don't want to encourage you and we HAD this conversation about how I like the ladies more than the menfolk.
Me (aloud): Well, I really didn't have much time either...
Him: Do you have Blu-Ray?
Me (thinking): Shit.
Me (aloud, laughing): Nah, I'm not that technologically advanced!
Him (after a few thoughtful moments): I want to buy Scott Pilgrim.
Me (thinking): ....HELLS NO. This is NOT going where I'm not thinking it's going.
Me (aloud): Well, you already had a copy, right? I remember you reserving it.
Him: That was on Blu-Ray.
Me (laughing): Well, I have to get back to work. Lots of Eclipse reservations to call.
Him (serious): Nope, I want to buy Scott Pilgrim.
My Boss (who's, like, standing right there): Hey, Liz, you should get to those reservations.
Him (picking up Scott Pilgrim): I'll take this.
Me: *grumble grumble, does transaction, grumble*
Him (thrusts bag at me): Merry Christmas. *walks away*
Me (after a few moments): I'm going to fucking kill him. D:<
WHAT THE FUCKING FUCK.
...
On the bright side of things, my copy of Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) arrived at Ye Ol' Awesome Music Store (that Even Sells Records). Haven't listened to Abattoir Blues yet, but The Lyre of Orpheus is awesomesauce.
Well.
A while back, I had a talk with him face to face about how I really don't bat for his team (because I was dating a wonderful girl at the time), etc., and I thought he understood that he had no chance with me.
Today, the horn dog comes in. I say "Hi" to him (because it's polite), and check out the items that he bought (because I was on register). We strike up a conversation about video games, because it's a harmless subject and he's getting a X-box 360 and I had recommendations (like Mass Effect).
And then, the dreaded question:
"Have you see Scott Pilgrim yet?"
This question is dreaded because it pops up most often when I talk to other geeks about awesome geeky stuff.
"Nope, not yet."
"Why?"
Give me a break, guys. I may work retail in a movie store and I may be a major geek, but I'm not up on everything, especially if it was from summer, because I was busy killing myself with outdoors work and two jobs. Also, nobody would see it with me. Actually, nobody would really see any movies with me. I had to go see Iron Man 2 and Inception by myself, which is something I have no problem with, but really - these were summer blockbusters and I shouldn't have had to settle for going alone :/
Anyhow, I told him that I just didn't get around to it and nobody would see it with me.
Him: Why didn't you call me?
Me (thinking): Because you're my stalker and I don't want to encourage you and we HAD this conversation about how I like the ladies more than the menfolk.
Me (aloud): Well, I really didn't have much time either...
Him: Do you have Blu-Ray?
Me (thinking): Shit.
Me (aloud, laughing): Nah, I'm not that technologically advanced!
Him (after a few thoughtful moments): I want to buy Scott Pilgrim.
Me (thinking): ....HELLS NO. This is NOT going where I'm not thinking it's going.
Me (aloud): Well, you already had a copy, right? I remember you reserving it.
Him: That was on Blu-Ray.
Me (laughing): Well, I have to get back to work. Lots of Eclipse reservations to call.
Him (serious): Nope, I want to buy Scott Pilgrim.
My Boss (who's, like, standing right there): Hey, Liz, you should get to those reservations.
Him (picking up Scott Pilgrim): I'll take this.
Me: *grumble grumble, does transaction, grumble*
Him (thrusts bag at me): Merry Christmas. *walks away*
Me (after a few moments): I'm going to fucking kill him. D:<
WHAT THE FUCKING FUCK.
...
On the bright side of things, my copy of Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) arrived at Ye Ol' Awesome Music Store (that Even Sells Records). Haven't listened to Abattoir Blues yet, but The Lyre of Orpheus is awesomesauce.
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Date: 2010-12-03 07:58 pm (UTC)From: