Words are important. Without them, we wouldn’t understand exactly what others need or want. That said, even with words, especially when they are used in the wrong context, we still may not understand what others need or want.
For example, I was chatting with someone about a situation in which three individuals I know behave as though they are either the Wizard of Oz and his Oompa Loompas or the Godhead. “The Godhead is probably a more accurate description,” I said. He nodded in agreement while I continued, “Yep, the Godhead, total trilogy.” “You mean Trinity?” he asked, laughing. “Trinity, trilogy. Theology is clearly not my thing,” I replied. “Speaking of trilogies, I saw one at the theater the other night. It was great,” he said then shook his head and laughed, “Trilogy.”
Later on, I met up The Responsible One and Drink Whisperer. We were discussing current events when Drink Whisperer, after being surprised by several old news stories that were new to him, he told us, “I get 95% of my news from Jon Stewart and the other 5% from you.” I’ll take that – to be put in the 100 percentile with Jon Stewart was quite an honor. Especially considering we’re both into sapphire. I mean, satire.
As we continued to discuss current events, Drink Whisperer proudly informed The Responsible One and I that, thanks to working out, he is, “totally viral.” “That explains a lot,” The Responsible One told him. “Virile, I mean virile,” he quickly corrected and added, “You don’t need to blog today. Take a day off.” I would do that, but then he would only be getting 95% of the news.