I got an offer in the mail today.
I should take advantage,
but I won’t.
One word raised my ire.
Eyes flashed,
Scowl formed,
Harumph!
I’ll let you figure out the irritating word.
Unfortunate Word Choice
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"The problem with people is they forget that that most of the time it's the small things that count." (Said by Finch in All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. These are my small things that count.
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NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! I was asked the other day, at a restaurant, if I wanted the regular or senior citizen amount. Hmmmm………
Oh the nerve of them…how DARE them! (haha)
I mean how dare THEY…just thinking about it got me tongue-tied!
Okay, that’s funny! I am fast approaching a new decade, and with it, my senior status will be solidified. Can’t wait to get my first piece of senior mail!
Hahahahaha! You said so much with just a few words, plus the unfortunate picture! I think my mom would feel the same as you at receiving that kind of mail! 🙂
You would think they would KNOW the reaction they are going to get!~
OoooO! How dare they use that word.
Yes, how dare anyone tell an adult that it is “Time” to do something. Just for spite, I wouldn’t do it either. 🙂
pshhh if you’ve ever watched “The Office,” Dwight Howard once said, “Age isn’t even a number. It’s a word.”
Ohhh…..ouch!
The word isn’t save? Offer? Hmmm. Fun post, Elsie!
Arghh… the nerve of ’em!
Yes, I feel your pain! Fun post.
I get these now and I hate it. How do they know?? But got a chuckle Elsie – thank you.
What are they talking about, Elsie!!! I know mine are coming soon! 🙂
Well, senior citizen may sound fancier than an old lady, but I understand your reaction. Maybe it makes you feel better to know that in dance sport 35 year olds are called seniors. Stretches the meaning, doesn’t it?
Thanks for the chuckle!!
Savings offer? I know! Right? How dare they! 😉 Thanks for the laugh today!
Long past even noticing, Elsie. Funny!
AARP approached me so long ago, I have become desensitized to the word. Besides, members of my family and I are constantly joking about mine and my husband’s senior status and quirks and I have to admit…much of it is true! It’s just a word!!!
Agreed. Unfortunate word choice.
Plus side. I laughed out loud when I saw the picture. I’m sure my offer isn’t far behind.
Thanks for the morning chuckle.
That gets up my ire, too….but I have enjoyed some of the perks…especially the National Parks Pass.
Not sure why, but my post is not getting on again…five tries…so looks like my blog won’t show to read and I will probably stop trying. This happened with the Tuesday challenge.
Oh man! I bet that one stung. Sorry about that Elsie! At least you can find a slice in it. 🙂
They definitely got the wrong person. How dare they!!
Too funny, thanks for the early morning giggle! I don’t like that word either 🙂
Ah, Elsie, the advantages of being one! Thanks for the laugh this morning.
This is awesome! Well done! I can imagine your dismay! BURN IT! 🙂
How dare they?!?!?!?!?!
I don’t blame you. Words can be limited creatures. It’s troublesome when we are defined by one by someone who claims to know us. Marketers –blah!
Ha ha ha! I laughed long on that one. Perhaps if one doesn’t want to receive offers like that in the mail, they shouldn’t use the word, “Harumph”. Hee her. Thanks for the laugh!!
Perfect genre for this topic. Actually, I like that offer.
I love the short poem that beautifully summarizes how you felt in the moment!
At least it wasn’t a hearing aid offer…
Hilarious. I think I figured out the irritating word. I recently received an e-mail with something similar…