Cocaine Princess here.
Why do people spit out their gum on the pavement? Aside from it not being classy, it's downright gross. As gross as people who spit their phlegm onto the sidewalks. How hard is it to discard the gum by saving the gum wrapper and then disposing it into the trash can? Or, if you’ve thrown out the wrapper is it really too much trouble to keep on chewing until you come in contact with a trash can? Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against chewing gum, although I'm not too fond of people who chew gum with their mouths open while making annoying smacking sounds. Do these individuals honestly think others are interested in seeing how many fillings they have or the bits of food that are still stuck on their teeth? Ick. So, why am I ranting on about gum? Allow me to explain.
This past Saturday I was doing what I always love to do on the weekends- shopping til I drop. What can I say other than I am a shop-aholic, a girly-girl at heart. I got myself all dolled up complete with matching accessories, grabbed my handbag and proceeded to my shoe closet to pick out a pair of shoes. I was wearing a really cute blue bustier style top with an attached black mini skirt. Since I was carrying a black purse I went with a pair of black colored open toed stilettos and proceeded down the stairs with my shoes in hand {because as most of my lovelies are aware of I have a strict no shoe wearing policy inside my home} put on my heels and was ready to hit the mall.
Unfortunately one of my favorite stores to shop in is located right in front of a cellphone kiosk. The employees wearing their purple colored tees are always asking passerbys-- correction--- The employees wearing their purple colored tees are always shouting to passerbys whether or not they're happy with their current cell phone provider all while trying to entice them with their "amazing cell phone deals" in hopes they'll approach them. I'm not going to lie-- I find the whole thing a bit creepy and similar to a stranger offering candy to a child in an attempt to lure them into their van. Most of the time I’ll politely shake my head no to indicate I’m not interested but this particular time I pretended not to hear them.
4 to 5 hours later (which just flew by) I left the mall. I was minding my own business and walking to my car with a handful of shopping bags when all of a sudden I stepped in something. Something that kept me anchored in my spot and prevented me from moving forward. As I lifted my foot I could see the gooey gum strings attached which prompted me to utter the following word “Ewwwwww.” The bottom of my stilettos were made from rubber and had indentations. Not only did the gum get itself embedded into all the nooks and crannies but it had attached itself to my gas pedal since scraping my shoe on the pavement didn’t seem to help one bit. And the worst part of all this, the damn trash can was less than three meters away from where the gum was dropped. What is wrong with people?! Do the police need to assign a special task force looking for people who spit out their gum on the sidewalks? I for one am in favor of it. Punishment: Wearing one of those sandwich board signs that reads: "I Am A Lazy & Disgusting Person." Once home I managed to remove the mess of gum--- that's 30 minutes of my life I'll never get back.
What goes on in the mind of the moronic and classless gum chewer who insists on spitting out their gum? “I can’t wait for the person to step on my freshly chewed saliva filled gum!” ( Followed by a maniacal laugh ) Or, do they hide in a corner waiting and praying for some unsuspecting person to come along? Or, is it because they’re uncultured, inconsiderate or thoughtless? Whatever the reason, I have a message for all those who do: There’s a special place in hell for you.
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My loyal and dear readers, it’s finally Friday......The 13th
Whatever your plans are have a howling weekend. ~x
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
