For those one-liner purists, i.e. the folks who think I’ve already written too many words before getting to the one-liner, here you go:
“Hey – don’t pick on the laundry lady!”
See? It doesn’t make much sense without a little back story.
The back story involves football. I know, I know, a lot of you don’t like football, but if you’ve been counting, the number of football posts on No Facilities is Zee-Row for 2017. Baseball is another story, but…
Despite the fact that I’ve lived in Connecticut for over 35 years, I am not a fan of the University of Connecticut sports teams. That’s mainly because they used to be in the Big East Conference and routinely played my alma mater(s), West Virginia (undergrad)and The University of Pittsburgh (grad). UConn, WVU and Pitt no longer play each other, but rivalries tend to linger.
So, when UConn lost to Boston College (39-16) – even though BC was playing their backup QB – on Saturday night, it was a feel-good moment for me. On Sunday, when I was reading the story in the Hartford Courant, I had to stop and snicker at UConn coach Randy Edsall’s comment:
“Big plays hurt us all year long… We’re not built to go three-and-out and use less than a minute and put our defense right back out there.”
Excuse me, Randy, but it seems you are specifically built for that exact scenario. It’s what you’ve been doing all year long.
That quote was going to be the one-liner.
My snarky nature came to the forefront when I read that 13 of UConn’s 16 points came toward the end of the 4th quarter in what is known as “garbage time” or the point where the winning team is no longer playing their star players. I explained that to my wife by saying:
“So, UConn only scored more than three points after BC had put in their third-string players, members of their practice squad, and the laundry lady.”
No offense to the laundry lady at BC or in this house, I just meant that UConn is playing pathetic football. I don’t want to be doing my own laundry.
This post is part of Linda G. Hill’s fun weekly series One-Liner Wednesday. You can follow this link to see the one-liners from the other participants.
Sound thinking. Never offend anyone who makes your life easier through their own labor. Even if the remark is meant as hyperbole. Laundry ladies, real or hypothetical, deserve respect.
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Yes they do! Thanks for visiting 🙂
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Beautiful sunrise photos Dan. I. Don’t. Football. My brain is short circuiting this morning. Out celebrating our anniversary last night. The local pubs are cool here but they allow smoking…,
Coffee…now that looks enticing. Hello sleepy Maddie!
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Smoking in the pub? Wow. I don’t think I could handle that. Ustacould but not now. Happy anniversary. Happy new home. Happy coffee ☕️
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Thank you. It was very reminiscent of the old days in Louisiana but they have banned smoking in public buildings these days. It would never be my first choice. Coooofeeee…
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That’s right. You are surrounded by three lovely ladies who make your life easier and make you smile. Don’t make them mad especially before the big meal tomorrow. :-) And, what, that Patriot cup provided a little aftertaste in your morning coffee? Thanks for the chuckle. :-) Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
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Ha ha, yes, Judy, the coffee was bitter in that cup. I almost wanted to drive to Pittsburgh, get a stack of Steelers cups and hand one to the clerk each day.
Tomorrow, counting the humans and the critters, it will be 5-1 in favor of females. I better watch what I say.
Sometimes, when I pick up MuMu (the larger kitty-girl) I say “ooof” – that gets a look.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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My husband is forecasting the Steelers and the Patriots. :-) I think you could provide some good conversation if you could get a stack of Steeler cups to hand to the DD staff each morning. It sure made me laugh out loud. Have a great day. :-)
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My daughter will be at the game in December, going with a crew from the company she works for. My guess is they will meet twice this year. I hope with better (for me) results.
I think DD will fill a to-go cup. Maybe I need to take my Steeler cup in during that promotion.
It gets worse in February, they start using UConn basketball cups.
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Hope you know how to turn on that washing machine, Dan. :)
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I think my new nickname might be “hobo” 🙁
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haha, be careful out there!
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I love those sunrise shots, and your “seasons meeting” leaf.
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Thanks Deborah. That leaf was stuck to our trash can but it looked so pretty. Thanks to DST, there are four brief periods when I commute during sunrise. I make the best of it.
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You surely do! :)
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I figure it’s good that the laundry lady can also play football. I liked that oak leaf with the ice crystals on what might be a tire or something dark.
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Thanks Frank. That leaf is on our trash bin. I think the laundry ladies could form a team and beat UConn without the 3rd-stringers.
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I love the cozy picture of Maggie after the frosty leaf. She is not going to pick on anybody.
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She’s not. She doesn’t seem to mind the cold but she’s not really prepared for it. Setters don’t get a winter coat 🙁
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Wow! I didn’t know that. I’m so glad she’s staying warm and cozy.
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We’re thinking about getting her a dog coat. It wouldn’t be a problem but she loves to sit outside for long stretches of time.
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True, Dan. The one-liners need a little backstory. But imagine this: You supply the one-liner, then everyone in the comments creates their own mini-story about the speaker and the circumstances. Or at least tries to guess where you were, and when, and what led up to it. Just a thought!
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That would be an interesting challenge, Paul. Hmm, laundry lady???
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[snarf]
That qualifies for The Line of the Week. :)
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Ha ha, thanks. This team gives us s lot of reasons to snark.
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Um, if I were you I would not get the laundry lady in a sniff. You do like your clean socks, don’t you? Again your humor gave me a chuckle and I just happen to agree with you about football. No fan to be found here. That closeup shot of the leaf with snow on it … very creative! I really like how you are using your artistic eye more. As for that 59 degrees …. oh my gosh! That is COLD! Have a great Thanksgiving, Dan …. you are yours!!! 🦃💞
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Thanks Amy. It took the office heat and that little space heater until 1:00 pm to get my office up to 70° – I get there at 6:30 am 🙁
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Geesh! Hope you had brought your long johns. LOL
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Good mercy, I don’t know what’s worse, drinking from a Patriots cup or picking on the laundry lady. You know I don’t give two figs about football, but the one fig I do give is anti-Patriots. I’d bring my travel cup.
We were supposed to get some snow, but we got a bit of rain instead. I don’t mind, I don’t think snow would have stuck.
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Wow, I didn’t think I could have a higher opinion of Joey. Anti-patriot Joey is clearly a notch above 🙂
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Oops, too soon, too soon. I think the next time they run that promotion, I’ll bring my travel mug. In February and March it will be UConn cups for basketball. I have to avoid them too.
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Not a big fan of football, Dan. You do make it interesting to read about though. But Sunrises, Snow & Maddie pics? I’m a big fan! It’s going to hit the 90s here in Southern CA today. Yikes! Back to flip-flops & tank tops for Thanksgiving. Happy Thankful Day, Dan! 😎 Christine
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90° for Thanksgiving? Wow, I’ve never experienced that. I tried to balance the football with non-football photos (I have fond football ones). Happy Thanksgiving Christine and thanks for stopping here.
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I enjoy football. I don’t enjoy laundry. I’m so glad there are those who do.
Great post, Dan. :)
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Thanks Audrey. I’m not sure the editor enjoys laundry but I’m sure she doesn’t want me messing with it myself. I’ve done it in the past, but I’m spoiled now.
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You talked football, showed pictures of snow, and dissed the laundry lady. That’s 3 strikes, Antion.
Wait … I might be mixing sports here.
What’s the equivalent to 3 strikes in football? Gah … now I’m talking football too.
Never mind. As you were.
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“Three and out” (three plays and then punt on 4th down) i.e. what UConn did fir almost the entire game. Sorry about the snow. I’ll try to redeem myself.
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Aha! So it’s the same concept as baseball … although in Canadian football, there are only 3 downs, not 4. Now I’ve just shared the total of my football knowledge.
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And I just learned something.
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🙂
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Slick job on the one-liner after you worked your way to it, and a nice escape clause as well.
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I could have been in trouble. “Who’s that hobo in the IT department?”
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Who needs the Patriots logo on anything. Better to have Joy. Good post, Dan
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Thanks John.
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:-)
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I had to cheer along with you and BC on this one, Dan. Stunning photos. And, please no snow for a while.
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Thanks Jennie. I don’t remember the last time UConn beat BC. I really think UConn should drop down a division.
I need s couple of weekends without snow. Have a Happy Thanksgiving
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Absolutely! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too.
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Loving your frosty pictures, which are second best only to frosty pitchers. That works anytime.
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Mmmmmmm frosty pitchers. That works anytime – thanks!
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Love the pics….will stay out of the football discussion as a Pac12 follower:)
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Haha – your laundry ladies could best UConn
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I really liked the late Autumn sunrise photos. I have taken a few on pretty mornings, but haven’t found time to write much. I tend to want to be creative when I see those amazing skies!
I actually almost posted a holiday coffee cup from McDonald’s and another from Starbucks (which has two kinds this year). 😃
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I like sharing the little things that make me smile. And, I enjoy seeing the little things that make others smile.
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Some of the little things seem rather Big to me. . .
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That’s a very good thing
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