Monday, May 18, 2009

What would Brian Boitano do?

What I've noticed over the course of my life is this. No matter what situation you are in or what people you choose to surround yourself with, it is a given that you will find at least one person that takes themselves WAY too seriously.

Right or wrong, I tend to take the opportunity to make fun of this person/people. Most of the time it's just banter that I have with myself internally. Boy, Candice and I sure do have alot of fun together. All we've got to say is that it's a damn good thing we don't have those annoying little thought bubbles floating above our head. We would get our ass beat on a regular basis if that were the case.

Anyway, Brent and I decided to take the kids out for a little ice skating adventure today. Last time we did this I blazed up the skating rink so fast they had to bust out the Zamboni every 10 minutes. I was rather impressive if I do say so myself. This time I opted out of skating in order to take pictures (and sneak off to shop) and really, thank goodness I did. I would have missed out on all of the people watching if I had to concentrate on not severing my head off with a rogue ice skate most likely attached to my own foot.

You can find various levels of ice skating ability at this particular facility. You have your kids who have clearly been skating since they exited the womb. Then you have those folks like myself that consider it a good day if you make it off the ice with all of your bones intact. You also have the other people who suck, but they don't realize they suck. Prime example of the latter would be my buddy who was channeling Brian Boitano/Stevie Wonder simultaneously.


Let me tell you, he was ALL ABOUT the form. Fingers perfectly pointed, and arms out to his sides as though he was fully planning on taking flight. He also had all of the appropriate safety gear in place. Most likely had a cup on as well, but I couldn't tell due to his jeans that were pulled up to his nipples. The shades just completed his overall look I thought.

Here he is gearing up for his triple lutz. Or he's about to plow over my son. I'm not sure..


The bright side of all of this? My attention was taken away from Brent, as he was not the biggest asshat on the ice at this point. "Brian" won the gold medal hands down.


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21 comments:

Beth said...

This guy reminds me of the dude who comes to the track fully decked out in Nike garb. He makes a big show of warming up and grunting then proceeds to casually WALK around the track.

It does annoy me for some unknown reason. I really shouldn't care but I just want to trip him.

Matt-Man said...

That dude is not only a GQ Model on Ice, he is someone your children can look up to. He's a figure of form, fashion, and OSHA Safety Standards. He's a triple threat, baby, a triple threat. Cheers!!

Sometimes Sophia said...

Skating was a character-building activity when I was little. My mother would drop my older sister and me off at a community pond some distance from our house and retrieve us several hours later. If it was evening, there might be a warming fire. During the day...nada. Her mental health breaks nearly cost me my toes, which used to itch/burn/turn scarlett regularly during these outings. It was like Hanselette and Gretel without the crumbs.

Linda said...

Oh my! giggle! snort! That is quite the fashion statement:)

Ken said...

There you go! Brent has found his place in life, good man Brent!!

Brandy said...

I think he wore shades to hide his identity. Good thinking since he's a douche!

Sassy Pants said...

You have to wear sunglasses while ice skating. The ice on an indoor rink is bright, yo.

Scott Oglesby said...

brilliant, I have to start carrying a camera. Everywhere!

Sticky (a little) said...

Too funny! I think the glasses really put him over the top...well, and the pinkies!

Tiggy said...

So you think wearing my motorcycle helmet to go skating is a bit over the top?

foxy said...

"jeans that were pulled up to his nipples" - LMAO.

I'm Heather said...

At first I thought you had just put a black bar across his eyes to hide his identity, (kind of like Glamour does in their do’s and don’ts section) but then I realized that he really did just have sunglasses on!! He’s most definitely a Glamour DON’T!!

Candice said...

Beth- I wonder if it's the same guy that works out at my gym. He grunts and moans as though he's about to lift a small vehicle, and then he proceeds to lift 25 pounds.

Matt-Man- I'll admit, he was turning me on a bit. There's just something about a man in Mom jeans and wrist guards.

Sometimes Sophia- That sounds familiar, except I would have to fend for myself in the mall while my mother was shopping for hours on end. Thank God for Chick-Fil-A chicken nugget samples.

Linda-He was hot!

Ken- He's aware of that.

Brandy- My thoughts exactly.

Sassy Pants- Oh that must be it. ;)

Scott- You should. One time I took a picture of a man in his 30's in Costco wearing khaki shorts, knee high brown socks and fing loafers. I don't typically going around taking pics of random people with my phone, but sometimes you just have to for proof that you aren't making shit up.

Stinky- Pinkies up!

Tiggy- Slightly. Please let me know if you ever go ice skating in my area. I'll be glad to take your picture.

Foxy- They were!

Heather- I totally agree!

Mom said...

Do you have ANY idea how bright glaring ice an be?! My God, cut the man some slack! < /taking self too seriously > LOL

BTW, Stevie Wonder skating...good visual! LOL

Mom
Life...Exaggerated!

Sometimes Sophia said...

Oooooh! New look!! Very nice, and sooooo flattering!!

Just Jules said...

wonder if he was wearing a cup too?

came over to say congrats for your award from hot dads

Gwen said...

God, that's funny. I look like I have some kind of disability when I'm on ice skates. But I do enjoy it. I just hope nobody is taking pictures of me when I'm doing it.

Diesel said...

Anybody wearing sunglasses indoors is a tool.

Prefers Her Fantasy Life said...

I love it when one asshat makes us appreciate another one so much more.

GB, RN said...

You can't help but feel sorry for the guy. You just know he lives in his mother's basement and masturbates furiously to Victoria's Secret catalogs.

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