Things that don't creep you out, but should

Griff • Feb 5, 2019 7:32 am
I met with a new family yesterday. No details except this, the multi-family house was one of the worst I've seen structurally. I have dirtier homes I frequent (silver fish last week) but add in three more apartments and you're looking at bedbugs and cock roaches. So I bug sprayed before entering, didn't sit down, and stripped in the basement when I got home running all my clothes through a laundry cycle before the entered the house proper. Thing is none of it creeped me out but I do feel a bit sad for the family.
fargon • Feb 5, 2019 9:02 am
Maybe you have developed an immunity to it all.
Gravdigr • Feb 5, 2019 11:53 am
So I bug sprayed before entering, didn't sit down, and stripped in the basement when I got home running all my clothes through a laundry cycle before the entered the house proper.


That sounds you're plenty creeped out.:lol2:
Griff • Feb 5, 2019 12:44 pm
Nope. Just a ritual to be observed, no skin crawling...
I just watched Geraldo’s Willowbrook expose’ again. I’m still capable of being creeped out apparently.
Undertoad • Feb 5, 2019 5:27 pm
More Nods. The creep-out times at the pawn shop, when they involved other people -- something just stopped me from reacting. In my mind I needed to be respectful of the people and face them like a professional, even if they are utterly foul/sad/ridiculous, and even if the gig is just being their clerk or pawnbroker.

Hello, fellow human being. I am here for your specific needs. This is my opportunity to be respectful, and even kind if possible, even if only to show how I believe humans should be to each other.

It ain't nohow bragging. It's just how we should be. But I do know others who did not take this approach. The judgement of all of humanity is upon them.
Clodfobble • Feb 5, 2019 9:48 pm
I was reminded just this morning how I can easily handle poop, pee, vomit, blood--in any combination, quantity, or situation--but phlegm triggers my gag reflex every. single. time. The rest, though, no biggie.
limey • Feb 6, 2019 3:13 am
Clodfobble;1025143 wrote:
I was reminded just this morning how I can easily handle poop, pee, vomit, blood--in any combination, quantity, or situation--but phlegm triggers my gag reflex every. single. time. The rest, though, no biggie.
First thing I read over breakfast. Thanks.

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Griff • Feb 6, 2019 7:38 am
Undertoad;1025127 wrote:
In my mind I needed to be respectful of the people and face them like a professional, even if they are utterly foul/sad/ridiculous, and even if the gig is just being their clerk or pawnbroker.

Yeah, I think this it it. Just focusing on the job at hand and being decent can and should become automatic.
Clodfobble;1025143 wrote:
I was reminded just this morning how I can easily handle poop, pee, vomit, blood--in any combination, quantity, or situation--but phlegm triggers my gag reflex every. single. time. The rest, though, no biggie.

If I didn't already know you're a mom, I could make a guess.
Gravdigr • Feb 6, 2019 10:31 am
Clodfobble;1025143 wrote:
...but phlegm triggers my gag reflex...


limey;1025155 wrote:
First thing I read over breakfast. Thanks.


I thought phlegm was an important part of a nutritious Scottish breakfast.

Or at least the pronunciation of a Scottish breakfast.

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