Everyone has that certain someone around them in their life that is a huge drag. Whether it is your significant other, a friend, a friend of a friend who always seems to be around, or maybe it's a family member. Some people, such as myself, refer to these people as "wet blankets". Other names exist such as party pooper, or spoilsport, or, another personal favorite, killjoooyyyy Jenkins.
Alright, fine, I made up the Jenkins part.
Although they come in many different shapes, sizes, and personalities; they all have one characteristic in common. The one reigning characteristic of this person is their amazing ability to grab your good mood and body-slam it.
Whatever the reason this Wet Blanket has for ruining everyone else's time defeats me, but inevitably we're all effected in some way, one time or another. The amazing resolve this WB has to withstand the criticism and hatred directed towards them is quite astounding. These WB types are usually brazen enough to state their disinclination to do something in even the largest of groups.
You and 12 of your closest friends all want to see Avatar is 3D, the only way to see it (some pretty low hanging fruit plot line), but son of a bitch Wet Blanket is ruining everything. Guilt is a word unknown by the common Wet Blanket. Even though this WB may be keeping everyone from seeing the movie they want to see, they feel no remorse whatsoever. A normal human being would cave, as long as their other 11 friends were on board, and see a movie they would rather not in the name of social decency. This WB will go to extreme levels to not see this movie. They may cut themselves or punch you in the face! But most likely, they will make Avatar the worst movie watching experience of all time by their constant kvetching!! How you wish you had just seen Saw VI!
By determining these things or people in our lives that create a mediocre existence, we can better prepare ourselves for the future. My advice on ditching a WB? Lie, cheat, steal, run for the hills - but never let them win. You may bring them back from the dark side one day.....
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ReplyDeleteTOO TRUE! So many WBs out there.. gotta watch out.
ReplyDeleteYou gotta nip that in the bud. Bring them to events even you yourself don't want to attend. Be strong, they'll break first and leech onto some other poor, unsuspecting S.O.B..
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