Art Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 This story about getting his wife signed up to let him play this year is heart-warming. Making her shake on it is a sound idea. But, dude, how long has he been married that he doesn't know this agreement, as he quoted, doesn't count, "But she finally said, 'If you want to do it, go ahead.' " My God man, she has to say, "I want you to do it." Just saying, "If you want to do it...." is going to give this man fits for months . Better go see what the Rolex watches are costing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 I think he forgot the serious and perplexing "woman speak" phenomenon. She may have said "if you want to"... but it's transalation is "If you do than I'm logging it away for future reference in which I will quickly access the file and use it to get my way". Football players, just not the the sharpest knives in the drawer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsThug Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 Art, I can see you are man who devoted time and thought to deciphering wife-speak. However, I must point out that even if she says "I want you to do it" that doesn't mean "I want you to do it" as men know it. It could mean: -I'll allow to do it for a short while until I change my mind. -I'll allow you to do it but I will make you suffer for asking me. -I don't want you to do it and if you had brain one in your head you'd realize crossing me in this matter will have severe consquences. I think Sczott has #$%&* of steel, and is an inspiration to husbands everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMP Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 Yes = No No = No Maybe = No Go ahead... = No If you'd like to... = No Do whatever you want... = No I'll be fine while you... = No If you think that's wise... = No What's so hard to decipher? ------------------ <IMG SRC="http://www.joegibbsracing.com/joe_gibbs/joegibbs_images/driver_prof_joe.jpg" border=0><IMG SRC="http://www.joegibbsracing.com/current_season/jgr_wc_18/jgr_wc_18_images/car/bobby_car_race.gif" border=0><IMG SRC="http://www.joegibbsracing.com/current_season/jgr_wc_20/jgr_wc_20_images/car/drive_pontiac_tony.gif" border=0> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 Argh. That's it ... I'm not going home tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted August 21, 2001 Author Share Posted August 21, 2001 I'm with you SkinsThug. But, at least with the "I want you to do it," you have plausible deniability as the stupid, uncaring, dolt of a man. ------------------ Doom is in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 What KMP said ------------------ Take a sip of the Marty Kool Aid and Believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboDaMan Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 I had the same reaction when I read the article, things look pretty bleak for Szott. Did he get a signing bonus? If so I'm sure its speeding its way to the Ethan Allen furniture store as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 KMP, I'm a little fuzzy on this whole 'no' thing. What if she says "we'll discuss it later"? ------------------ "Men, there's nothing to get excited about. The situation is normal; we are surrounded." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 With apologies for jumping in ... It means you ain't gettin' any for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 I guess we would all do well to remember that "no" means "no", as does every other response that a woman gives to a man's request. I just got my marriage license today with my fiancee. Is it too late to back out? ------------------ "Loosen up, Sandy baby. You're just too damn tight!" - John Riggins to Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 redman, in this one instance, 'no' means 'yes.' ------------------ "Men, there's nothing to get excited about. The situation is normal; we are surrounded." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted August 21, 2001 Author Share Posted August 21, 2001 Redman, the wife may not always be an easy thing to decipher, but, marriage is the way to go. Because, while you may have trouble actually understanding the meaning behind the things she says, it's a lot better than the alternative things you'd say while single. Chief among these, "Can I buy you a drink," in the hope you get through drunken stupor what you are legally granted through marriage. ------------------ Doom is in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 Originally posted by KMP:Yes = No No = No Maybe = No Go ahead... = No If you'd like to... = No Do whatever you want... = No I'll be fine while you... = No If you think that's wise... = No What's so hard to decipher? unless she means yes ------------------ Comming October 16, a new name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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