I have a very dear friend who has an absolutely fantastic personal anecdote, but he can't re-tell it without seeming like a braggart. So, naturally, he's begged me to tell it for him.
My friend (let's call him Jason) is divorced. He and his ex-wife had a marginally cordial relationship, and still moved in the same social circles, but they were clearly and irreconcilably apart.
(And I need to add that I never got along with the ex-wife.)
The two of them were at a gathering and happened to be on opposite sides of two women who were chatting. Both my friend and his ex were just close enough to hear the conversation as it developed. During the talk, the first casually identified herself as bisexual.
Woman #2: "I though you were a lesbian?"
Woman #1: "I was, until I met Jason."
The incredible ego boost my friend experienced at that chance remark was only sweetened by the expression on his ex-wife's face as she heard it. As he described it, it was the most amazing combination of shock, disbelief, and sudden realization of just what she had had -- and willingly given up -- all struck her at once.
My friend was absolutely insufferable to be around for almost a month, and to this day still revels in the memory.
And he learned then and there that the best revenge is, indeed, just living well.
I once promised him that one day I would tell this story for him, and now have kept my word.
Of course, I did not identify him, so if anyone asks me to confirm that the story is indeed about him, I can deny it.
Consider that, my dear friend, my revenge for having to put up with your boasting over that incident lo these many years.
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a month, I would think for... (Below threshold)1. Posted by victim | November 12, 2008 6:22 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
a month, I would think for a moment like that, a month shows maturity and modesty. I personally would gloat for at least 11 years. But then I don't have that kind of restraint and humility*
1. Posted by victim | November 12, 2008 6:22 AM |
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Posted on November 12, 2008 06:22
2. Posted by WildWillie | November 12, 2008 8:06 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sounds fishy JT. Locker room bravado? ww
2. Posted by WildWillie | November 12, 2008 8:06 AM |
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Posted on November 12, 2008 08:06
3. Posted by Tim | November 12, 2008 9:10 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Thanks, Jay. I owe you one.
3. Posted by Tim | November 12, 2008 9:10 AM |
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Posted on November 12, 2008 09:10
4. Posted by Paul | November 12, 2008 9:17 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
yeah yeah yeah... living well and all that crap.... truth is. most guys out there would pay some chick 100 bucks to deliver that line for them.
and worth every penny.
4. Posted by Paul | November 12, 2008 9:17 AM |
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Posted on November 12, 2008 09:17
5. Posted by Peter F. | November 12, 2008 9:23 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I bow at the Altar of Jason The Converter.
5. Posted by Peter F. | November 12, 2008 9:23 AM |
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Posted on November 12, 2008 09:23
6. Posted by Imhotep | November 12, 2008 9:43 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
You da Man, Jason!
I bet that was fun too.
6. Posted by Imhotep | November 12, 2008 9:43 AM |
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Posted on November 12, 2008 09:43
7. Posted by Son Of The Godfather | November 12, 2008 11:48 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
And that man is now Mr. Jason Rosie O'Donnell.
heh. ;)
7. Posted by Son Of The Godfather | November 12, 2008 11:48 AM |
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Posted on November 12, 2008 11:48
8. Posted by Obviously a woman | November 12, 2008 12:43 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I dunno... it doesn't sound that impressive.
8. Posted by Obviously a woman | November 12, 2008 12:43 PM |
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Posted on November 12, 2008 12:43