Things I Do Because I'm a Moron: V
Back in the early 80’s, when Steve Martin was still funny, he made a film called “The Jerk”.
In one of the scenes, his character, Navin Johnson, gets very excited when the new phone books are released. He feels that now he is a real person, since his name appears in the directory.
As I was picking up Lil’ Penny at the Orthodintist the other day, there were a couple guys unloading a large parcel from the rear of a phone company truck. Taking a closer peek, I saw that the bundle was actually a stack of phone books.
I couldn’t resist.
“THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE!” I said, grabbing one, “THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE!”
One of the guys must have been familiar with the movie, because as I danced joyfully away, I heard him say to his partner…
“what a Jerk…”
(This Next One in the "Moron" Series is Word for Word True. I swear it!)
In one of the scenes, his character, Navin Johnson, gets very excited when the new phone books are released. He feels that now he is a real person, since his name appears in the directory.
As I was picking up Lil’ Penny at the Orthodintist the other day, there were a couple guys unloading a large parcel from the rear of a phone company truck. Taking a closer peek, I saw that the bundle was actually a stack of phone books.
I couldn’t resist.
“THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE!” I said, grabbing one, “THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE!”
One of the guys must have been familiar with the movie, because as I danced joyfully away, I heard him say to his partner…
“what a Jerk…”
(This Next One in the "Moron" Series is Word for Word True. I swear it!)
posted by Colonel Havoc at 10:58 AM
6 Comments:
Ha,Ha! You're Steve Martin!
The Blond
How I DO enjoy reading your blog. It inspires me to become a better post writer. Or, I can always run around like a chicken with its head cut off like usual. Yeah, I think the latter may suffice. But, really, honestly, inspirational words...
Have a good one!
Normally I take the authenticity of these anecdotes at face value, but - for whatever reason - this one seems a bit fishy.
Regardless, it makes a good story. Keep the moron-ness - be it actual or contrived - a 'comin.
Bring on the King Kong Review
Don't feel bad. I went into an eating establishment and asked "What's the soup de jour?" Uh, that's the soup of the day.
I also enjoy new phone books. Why didn't you call me?
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