I Just Don't Get It

Gypsy
By Gypsy

I had a car accident last week and my back bumper and tail light took the brunt of the damange and are now hanging off the back of my car. Until I can get my car into the shop this weekend I have taped my light back onto the back of my car using masking tape.

This isn't the point of this topic though. The point of this topic is the sheer amount of people who feel the need to tell me that my bumper and light are hanging off. At least 4 times since the accident people have actually pulled up to me at the traffic lights, rolled down the window, leaned out and said "You rear left light and bumper are hanging off.".....Yes.....I know....That's why I taped the light back on.

Other people make elaborate hand gestures from their car, pointing and trying to mimic a hanging bumper. I smile and nod politely.

Yet again other people will actually stand and look at my car and when I come back, or get out of my car will say "I think someone hit you."

Yes, yes someone did, that's why I put masking tape on the light to hold it up!

I'm sorry, but I just don't understand why people think I haven't noticed that my bumper and light are hanging off, I mean I know I'm blonde but seriously...

By swissgirl39• 21 Nov 2007 16:01
swissgirl39

:-D

then let me know where i ca get that book.or send me a copy of it.

those are really nice poems.

:-))))

*Create your own destiny,fighting against your dark sides,raise your

spirituality.Every day is a new day.A new life.

Keep the faith!*

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 15:55
the black prince

Sg, thank you I have written poetry for years now, one day will maybe put them in a book...anyway one of my favorites

Have seen dawn and sunset on moors and windy hills

Coming in solemn beauty like slow old tunes of Spain:

I have seen the lady April bringing in the daffodils,

Bringing the springing grass and the soft warm April rain.

I have heard the song of the blossoms and the old chant of the sea,

And seen strange lands from under the arched white sails of ships;

But the loveliest things of beauty God ever has showed to me

Are her voice, and her hair, and eyes, and the dear red curve of her lips.

By Tigasin321• 21 Nov 2007 15:47
Tigasin321

We will have to help you celebrate.

Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary. Mahatma Gandhi

By Gypsy• 21 Nov 2007 15:42
Gypsy

I turn 27 on Monday. :)

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By swissgirl39• 21 Nov 2007 15:39
swissgirl39

do you ever thought to change your profession?i think you would be a great poet.

;-))))

*Create your own destiny,fighting against your dark sides,raise your

spirituality.Every day is a new day.A new life.

Keep the faith!*

By Tigasin321• 21 Nov 2007 15:36
Tigasin321

Have we missed your birthday? I know it is around this time of year and I am pretty sure you were 26 last time I saw you.

Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary. Mahatma Gandhi

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 15:35
the black prince

in the end Gypsy..........it isnt the colour of your hair that counts......its the person underneath it............and I bet you still look great even with grey hair.........your persona would shine through it

By Gypsy• 21 Nov 2007 15:33
Gypsy

Corne you don't have my mousy brown hair. Black Prince, at 27 years old and still single, looking good with blonde hair is much more important.

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 15:32
the black prince

Gypsy..............which one is the most important........look better with blond hair..........or have some grey hair?

By Cornellian• 21 Nov 2007 15:30
Cornellian

Listen missy! Brown hair isn't boring!

I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong - Garfield

By Gypsy• 21 Nov 2007 15:29
Gypsy

Brown hair is boring, I look better as a blonde and I have some gray hair.

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 15:26
the black prince

Gypsy...........just wondered and always wanted to ask women.......why do they change their hair colour...........I mean its a womens thing....you dont see many men change their hair colour on a regular basis

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Nov 2007 15:26
t_coffee_or_me

gtg catch u all later .......... aligators

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here

Than a whole truck load when I'm gone

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Nov 2007 15:26
t_coffee_or_me

good answer but the question is ask whom ... if u ask the wrong person have mercy

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here

Than a whole truck load when I'm gone

By Cornellian• 21 Nov 2007 15:23
Cornellian

It's like when ur having a bad hair day, EVERYONE tells u about it as if u didn't already know!

I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong :P - Garfield

By Gypsy• 21 Nov 2007 15:21
Gypsy

Who said I thought they were stupid? :S I just thought it was funny.

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By Cornellian• 21 Nov 2007 15:19
Cornellian

Oh silly Gypsy! If u want some love and attention all u have to do is ask for it u know :P

I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong :P - Garfield

By Hussamf• 21 Nov 2007 15:17
Hussamf

u just reminded me of a revelation i had a couple of years ago..

i was thinking 2 myself, why do cats have 2 scratch everything...can i make the cat stop doing that?

The revelation: Cats scratch, because cats are cats...and its absoultely absurd to think or attempt to make a cat change its behaviour..

Why do ppl point out ur bumper and light

The revelation: Cuz they are ppl. You may hear often from ppl around u about the lights, but every single person who has done that is doing it for the 1st time!!!!

What to do about it?:

Relax, get a massage, drink a whole bottle of vodka, or get a hot tub:)

u r obviouslly 2 damn tense about something else, and u r taking it out on the " stupid human race " that keeps pointing out to u that there is something wrong with ur car;)

have a good one

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"missiles, warships and nuclear weapons cannot establish security. Instead they destroy what peace and security build." Anwar Sadat

By jauntie• 21 Nov 2007 15:14
jauntie

"WHEN men meet fair-haired women they really do have a “blonde moment”. Scientists have found that their mental performance drops, apparently because they believe they are dealing with someone less intelligent.

Researchers discovered what might be called the “bimbo delusion” by studying men’s ability to complete general knowledge tests after exposure to different women. The academics found that men’s scores fell after they were shown pictures of blondes.

Further analysis convinced the team that, rather than simply being distracted by the flaxen hair, those who performed poorly had been unconsciously driven by social stereotypes to “think blonde”."

" .... the blonde-haired ... actress, suspected the results were more to do with men’s approach to sex than intelligence. “I don’t think it’s to do with hair at all; it’s all about the breasts,” she said.

“But if someone walks round with extensions down to their bottom, even I would treat them differently.”

LMAO

By Gypsy• 21 Nov 2007 15:14
Gypsy

Light brown.

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 15:10
the black prince

Gypsy..........and original colour was?

By Gypsy• 21 Nov 2007 15:08
Gypsy

I'm smart, but I'm a bottle blonde. :P

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By Xena• 21 Nov 2007 15:06
Xena

not be from the "clever pile".... its basically cause most blondes are very beautiful.... and the general concenses is that they cannot be beautiful and smart...

We of course know differently, but its still a joke where we come from...

so "Blonde" jokes rule.....

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 15:06
the black prince

Jauntie...........think that says more about men and their attitudes rather than blondes

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 15:04
the black prince

first point, it would seem that blones are universaly joked about, some nations have their favorite joke peopl like the English joke about the Irish but it seems blondes are a universal theme.

Secondly, blondes are no more stupid than anybody else, maybe because of their hair colour they tend to be more noticed but thats it.

By jauntie• 21 Nov 2007 15:04
jauntie

I was reading an article a day or so ago which said scientists had proven that men lower their intellect when talking to blondes. The survey was to prove that people ARE affected by stereotyping. e.g. people tend to walk and talk slower when dealing with the elderly etc.

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 15:00
the black prince

But to echo SGs thoughts............thank god you werent hurt........everything else is repairable

By ksarat16• 21 Nov 2007 15:00
ksarat16

Just as a small question...

You know back in India or rather around the world, I'm sure all of you have come across people wearing Turbans...they are called Punjabis...'cos they hail from the state of Punjab...

Point of the fact is they are made fun of every day, around the world, as actually being Dumb-headed...but in truth, they are absolutely fantastic, brilliant and highly intelligent and capable people...

But A lot loa many jokes are cracked upon them...

So now my question, Are Blondes regarded the same way...Ok I have met Blondes, but I rather not make any contribution to the words I think about them, but what do you guys and girls and blondes say about this...?

Are they really that stupid, or rather may I saw that Blonde...or is it just a mockery at them...?

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" Live Life To The Fullest ! Enjoy Yourself "

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 14:59
the black prince

Gypsy........never have an arguement with a bus or large truck.......you always loose

By Gypsy• 21 Nov 2007 14:56
Gypsy

I did Jauntie! I purposly placed myself in front of that bus!

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 14:55
the black prince

Jauntie.........be serious here............you think a blond could have worked that one out for herself?

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Nov 2007 14:48
t_coffee_or_me

LOL JAUNTIE

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here

Than a whole truck load when I'm gone

By jauntie• 21 Nov 2007 14:47
jauntie

You sure you didn't rip the bumper off and bash the light yourself just to get all this passing attention?

I like your style :P

By Gypsy• 21 Nov 2007 14:43
Gypsy

Hmmm, now that you all mention it....no women have done it. :S

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By owen• 21 Nov 2007 14:42
owen

you see how hard for some guys here (is it?) to start some sensible conversation, and they think seeing your bumper hanging would be a good opportunity...

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By Gypsy• 21 Nov 2007 14:41
Gypsy

LOL, I know these people are just being nice, and I'm actually impressed that that many people are kind enough to point it out. But it is funny. :P

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Nov 2007 14:40
t_coffee_or_me

lol prince... doing my part to make our gypsy happy

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here

Than a whole truck load when I'm gone

By Xena• 21 Nov 2007 14:40
Xena

That one was aimed right at Gypsy..... best you face her..... if you can turn around in that armour.... ;-)

By owen• 21 Nov 2007 14:39
owen

exactly tcom...gypsy, it's their way to approach a conversation with a lady...:)

[img_assist|nid=12867|link=none|align=left|width=|height=0]Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

By chubby• 21 Nov 2007 14:38
chubby

its just giving people an excuse to talk to or converse with the pretty blonde lady .. thats more probable!

life goes on ..

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 14:38
the black prince

TCOM............. mate............we really are laying it on thick today..........

By Kellyb• 21 Nov 2007 14:37
Kellyb

I remember once in the UK my front licence plate fell of. I hadn't noticed it until I had got home and parked on my drive, then the next morning, I had someone waving frantically at me, Yes yes FIne, thanks i'll go get it fixed. Then someone else pointed it out.. yes I know then more and more.. I felt like sticking a piece of paper in the spot where the plate was supposed to be "I know, I have no number plate, thanks for pointing it out" Now I am blonde, so perhaps people assume the worst! lol

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 14:36
the black prince

Xena...........why else than attention.......I mean who the hell admits they half wrecked their car unless they want attention...........( quickly puts on armour ready for the fight)..........

By DaRuDe• 21 Nov 2007 14:36
DaRuDe

they just wana have a chance to talk to you to hear ur hmmm what should i say lovely sexy voice :D no no i rather should say your weird horrible voice. :D just a chance

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By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Nov 2007 14:35
t_coffee_or_me

Guys you all are missing the main point

Gypsy is a lady

who will miss a opportunity like this to start a conversation with a beautiful lady

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here

Than a whole truck load when I'm gone

By JhunBug• 21 Nov 2007 14:35
JhunBug

those people are just being nice.. remember they noticed the bumper hanging first, before they found out that you're blonde... they probably also noticed the tape and thinking it was about to come off..

By Xena• 21 Nov 2007 14:34
Xena

I mean come on... why else.. you are attention starved.... no one ever follows you around, and you are feeling SOOOOO left out.....;-)

By Gypsy• 21 Nov 2007 14:30
Gypsy

I know Xena ;) I'm sure someone will think I posted this just to get attention, rather then as a humourous insight into human behaviour.

Hey I could be really bad and put the race(s) of the people who do it :P

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By amber2007• 21 Nov 2007 14:30
amber2007

well in my opinion, i think though you know somethings wrong with your car because of some accident, i think if you won't mistaken me saying that you must thankful to them because in that way they are just trying to remind you to keep safe at all times by means of do whatever you can to fix your car quickly so you'll be safe off the road. Especially this times, fogs comes in might as well the driver cannot see you in front of them, a big trouble you'll get into it. They are just reminding you by helping you to be safe that's all i can say,

be safe always...

By the black prince• 21 Nov 2007 14:28
the black prince

Gypsy...........or maybe they are just people who wanted to help and let you know just incase you hadnt noticed..........as simple as that.

By Gypsy• 21 Nov 2007 14:28
Gypsy

Thanks Swissgirl. :)

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

By Xena• 21 Nov 2007 14:28
Rating: 4/5
Xena

of course its cause you are blonde.....;-) and you have next to no eye sight, thats why you had the accident in the first place....

The fact that with your blindness, you have managed to tape the area, actually just means that everyone else are total idiots....:-)

I AM JOKING.... just to be sure.... lately anything you say here gets taken totally out of context....

By swissgirl39• 21 Nov 2007 14:24
swissgirl39

maybe you are an alien and your car looks like an ufo now?

;-D

lol.

thanks god it is only the car and nothing happend to you.

:-D

*Create your own destiny,fighting against your dark sides,raise your

spirituality.Every day is a new day.A new life.

Keep the faith!*

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