I just got a boatload of work to do between now and next tuesday, during which I'm planning on taking 2 days off to go here:
And like any respectable procrastinator, I made my To Do list and am now wallowing in how much I have to do. I figure I'll wallow for another 10 minutes or so before actually proceeding. It's how I work people. Don't you dare judge me.
So, in the meantime I have two things to discuss/get off my chest:
First, on Tuesday I'll be participating in one of capitalism's greatest creations-the paid focus group. $85 for my opinions on music in the DC area plus snacks? Done! It was surprising, however, how lax the phone interviewer was. In the past when I've been called about a focus group, they ask you questions to see if you're right for the study and are pretty neutral about what they're looking for so it's just good luck if you fall in the right categories. When I spoke to this woman she basically told me what to say so I was like "sure, I love DC 101.1. whatever you say lady." I have no shame. I might agree with Nazi propaganda if I was assured $85. J/K!! And speaking of music, Grey's Anatomy, whether you like the show or not, has an awesome soundtrack. Every monday I go to work and download half the songs they used on the previous night's episode. I recommend you do the same if you want me to keep speaking to you.
Secondly, it's been a while since I've had a good metro rant so here goes: To all the men who ride public transportation, do us all a favor and STOP SPREADING YOUR LEGS WIDE OPEN!! I know, I know, you are strong like bull and we must all gaze upon your genital superiority but for the love of god, there is only so much physical contact with strangers I can take before wanting to stomp on your toes, and then of course run away. Because I am nothing if not a big chicken.
And like any respectable procrastinator, I made my To Do list and am now wallowing in how much I have to do. I figure I'll wallow for another 10 minutes or so before actually proceeding. It's how I work people. Don't you dare judge me.
So, in the meantime I have two things to discuss/get off my chest:
First, on Tuesday I'll be participating in one of capitalism's greatest creations-the paid focus group. $85 for my opinions on music in the DC area plus snacks? Done! It was surprising, however, how lax the phone interviewer was. In the past when I've been called about a focus group, they ask you questions to see if you're right for the study and are pretty neutral about what they're looking for so it's just good luck if you fall in the right categories. When I spoke to this woman she basically told me what to say so I was like "sure, I love DC 101.1. whatever you say lady." I have no shame. I might agree with Nazi propaganda if I was assured $85. J/K!! And speaking of music, Grey's Anatomy, whether you like the show or not, has an awesome soundtrack. Every monday I go to work and download half the songs they used on the previous night's episode. I recommend you do the same if you want me to keep speaking to you.
Secondly, it's been a while since I've had a good metro rant so here goes: To all the men who ride public transportation, do us all a favor and STOP SPREADING YOUR LEGS WIDE OPEN!! I know, I know, you are strong like bull and we must all gaze upon your genital superiority but for the love of god, there is only so much physical contact with strangers I can take before wanting to stomp on your toes, and then of course run away. Because I am nothing if not a big chicken.
posted by staca at
11:55 AM
2 Comments:
How did the focus group go? The only consumer surveys I've done have been the little $5 things they offer at malls. I've never gotten to do a full-on, we-really-care-what-you-think kind of survey before, and for big cash to boot! As for men spreading their legs wide open and touching other passengers, particularly female passengers, that's creepy. Your metro stories make me a) glad I'm not a subway rider, and b) not a woman. The stuff you guys have to put up with.
Ok. I'm off to comment on your other post.
By
Miller Sturtevant, at 8:43 PM
Staci. Cast a mind's eye into my childhood. Riding in the back of the station wagon or van or whatever we had back then. Sitting with 2 boys, with their legs spread out touching my leg. AND I usually had to sit in the middle. Why do they have to spread their legs out when they sit. Are their balls too big, do they want to air them out? Or do the feel a sense of entitlement. Women have to close their legs when they sit because otherwise it's vulgar or unladylike. Men get to show everyone what they've got.
Regardless, if that happened to me now on the subway. I would have made an f-ing scene!
Close your legs men!!!!
By
Shannon, at 5:03 PM
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