So yesterday I was at the gas station filling up and a guy approached me. He was probably mid-late 20s, clean shirt, pants, you get the picture. Average Joe.
So dude asks me... “Can I pump your gas for a couple bucks? I really want some tacos. And I’m totally broke, well at least until the end of the month.”
“You want to pump my gas for tacos?” I roll my eyes and look in my wallet, "Sorry, I don’t have any ones.”
Of course dude still lingers...
“Nice car. My friend has the exact car... he crashed it though. It sucked. I just applied at Ralph’s (across the street). I’m totally broke until the end of the month, so hopefully I’ll get the job. So... would you want to... eh... you probably wouldn't want to with a pan handler, well I’m not really a pan handler... eh... I don’t know, anyway, would you want to go out sometime for dinner or coffee or something?
This is where I laugh, and say "no."
“Why not?”
“Because I would have to pay for it.”
He shakes his head no, and in mid shake it turns into a nod and says... “yah, you’re probably right.” Dramatic pause as we both just stare at each other. “But can I get your number and if that job pulls through at Ralph’s I can give you a call.”
“No thanks, but I’m flattered.”
Dude exits.
Posted by tricia at October 21, 2005 12:46 PMThe weird adventures you have....
Posted by: Shawn at October 22, 2005 01:43 AM