Comments on: Uh, call first, okay? http://lalagirl.org/2008/07/30/assclownery-is-not-a-welcome-guest/ LaLaGirl - Parenting 2 Sets of Twins and a Child with Autism Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:11:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: webgrrlie http://lalagirl.org/2008/07/30/assclownery-is-not-a-welcome-guest/comment-page-1/#comment-6967 webgrrlie Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:49:27 +0000 http://lalagirl.org/?p=1375#comment-6967 i just <em>had</em> to respond, laura. when i worked at aol years ago, one of the yearly traditions was the annual "holiday" party, which we all referred to as "the aol prom" (because formal dress was required, and it was always held at a swanky hotel). when we walked in the door, we all got to free drink tickets. but if you used yours, you could always either a) beg me for mine (i don't drink, because i'm allergic to alcohol), or b) buy more tickets from the drink ticket holder (i don't really know who it was, but whatever). anyway, i find there is almost nothing as shocking as seeing your co-workers, and/or your <em>boss</em> drunk off their asses. in one night, i lost every ounce of respect i had for so many people... it was absolutely pathetic. needless to say, i have given up on company social functions, unless i am outright <em>required</em> to be there, and then i make an appearance, say hello to the "right" people, and make my exit. <em>webgrrlie's last blog post..<a href='http://www.1129media.com/blogs/shawn/?p=33' rel="nofollow">and now for something completely different</a></em> i just had to respond, laura. when i worked at aol years ago, one of the yearly traditions was the annual “holiday” party, which we all referred to as “the aol prom” (because formal dress was required, and it was always held at a swanky hotel).

when we walked in the door, we all got to free drink tickets. but if you used yours, you could always either a) beg me for mine (i don’t drink, because i’m allergic to alcohol), or b) buy more tickets from the drink ticket holder (i don’t really know who it was, but whatever).

anyway, i find there is almost nothing as shocking as seeing your co-workers, and/or your boss drunk off their asses. in one night, i lost every ounce of respect i had for so many people… it was absolutely pathetic.

needless to say, i have given up on company social functions, unless i am outright required to be there, and then i make an appearance, say hello to the “right” people, and make my exit.

webgrrlie’s last blog post..and now for something completely different

]]> By: Dawn http://lalagirl.org/2008/07/30/assclownery-is-not-a-welcome-guest/comment-page-1/#comment-6961 Dawn Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:40:52 +0000 http://lalagirl.org/?p=1375#comment-6961 You are the Mystery Blog today @Mom Bloggers - Congrats! I am currently in this situation of ending a relationship to someone who turned insane because my opinion is not what they wanted to hear. I am sorry after 17 years I think I have earned the right and respect to think for myself! She is way too much - changed my e-mail address to avoid her and she has not started e-mail my husband at work; CRAZY B! <em>Dawn's last blog post..<a href='http://amothersjournalthroughlife.blogspot.com/2008/07/look-who-learned-to-vacuum.html' rel="nofollow">Look who learned to vacuum...</a></em> You are the Mystery Blog today @Mom Bloggers – Congrats!

I am currently in this situation of ending a relationship to someone who turned insane because my opinion is not what they wanted to hear. I am sorry after 17 years I think I have earned the right and respect to think for myself! She is way too much – changed my e-mail address to avoid her and she has not started e-mail my husband at work; CRAZY B!

Dawn’s last blog post..Look who learned to vacuum…

]]> By: Sandra http://lalagirl.org/2008/07/30/assclownery-is-not-a-welcome-guest/comment-page-1/#comment-6956 Sandra Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:11:15 +0000 http://lalagirl.org/?p=1375#comment-6956 It's amazing what some people will take as "friends" and subject everyone else to. Unfortunately I am related to those type of people and have not written them off, but have less to do with them as possible. Don't need the drama. <em>Sandra's last blog post..<a href='http://pookieandtheboys.blogspot.com/2008/07/secret-sauce.html' rel="nofollow">Secret Sauce</a></em> It’s amazing what some people will take as “friends” and subject everyone else to. Unfortunately I am related to those type of people and have not written them off, but have less to do with them as possible. Don’t need the drama.

Sandra’s last blog post..Secret Sauce

]]> By: Jenni http://lalagirl.org/2008/07/30/assclownery-is-not-a-welcome-guest/comment-page-1/#comment-6955 Jenni Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:06:31 +0000 http://lalagirl.org/?p=1375#comment-6955 Hi there! I found you on the Mom Bloggers Club site...you're the Mystery Blog today! I have had to "break up" with some friends before. I try to do it very gradually...but some people are just too much drama. I love your blog and I am adding it to my reader! :-D <em>Jenni's last blog post..<a href='http://jiggetyjigg.blogspot.com/2008/07/public-service.html' rel="nofollow">Public Service!</a></em> Hi there! I found you on the Mom Bloggers Club site…you’re the Mystery Blog today!

I have had to “break up” with some friends before. I try to do it very gradually…but some people are just too much drama.

I love your blog and I am adding it to my reader! :-D

Jenni’s last blog post..Public Service!

]]> By: LaDonna http://lalagirl.org/2008/07/30/assclownery-is-not-a-welcome-guest/comment-page-1/#comment-6954 LaDonna Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:21:02 +0000 http://lalagirl.org/?p=1375#comment-6954 This is exactly the reason I cut ties with my sister. The only way she can feel good about herself is to cut down everyone around her. She also was always knocking my man because he didn't live up the her expectations of what a boyfriend should be. I decided a long time ago that life is too short to keep people, even family members, close that refuse to act appropriately or make me miserable. I'm always amazed by people who seem to think that maybe a person with past negative behaviors will behave this time (especially after that person partakes of adult beverages). It's a real head-shaker. I'm so sorry that your party hosts were in such an awkward and unpleasant situation. <em>LaDonna's last blog post..<a href='http://domesticgeek.com/index.php/weblog/comments/dont_need_no_stinkin_gall_bladder/' rel="nofollow">Don't Need No Stinkin Gall Bladder</a></em> This is exactly the reason I cut ties with my sister. The only way she can feel good about herself is to cut down everyone around her. She also was always knocking my man because he didn’t live up the her expectations of what a boyfriend should be. I decided a long time ago that life is too short to keep people, even family members, close that refuse to act appropriately or make me miserable.

I’m always amazed by people who seem to think that maybe a person with past negative behaviors will behave this time (especially after that person partakes of adult beverages). It’s a real head-shaker. I’m so sorry that your party hosts were in such an awkward and unpleasant situation.

LaDonna’s last blog post..Don’t Need No Stinkin Gall Bladder

]]> By: Kim in Salt Lake City http://lalagirl.org/2008/07/30/assclownery-is-not-a-welcome-guest/comment-page-1/#comment-6953 Kim in Salt Lake City Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:19:31 +0000 http://lalagirl.org/?p=1375#comment-6953 The dreaded party over-drama. Hate it. Makes me uncomfortable in the best of circumstances. <em>Kim in Salt Lake City's last blog post..<a href='http://funkykim.typepad.com/funky_kim/2008/07/37-days.html' rel="nofollow">37 Days</a></em> The dreaded party over-drama. Hate it. Makes me uncomfortable in the best of circumstances.

Kim in Salt Lake City’s last blog post..37 Days

]]> By: moosh in indy. http://lalagirl.org/2008/07/30/assclownery-is-not-a-welcome-guest/comment-page-1/#comment-6952 moosh in indy. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:39:12 +0000 http://lalagirl.org/?p=1375#comment-6952 The passive aggressive pansy side of me shuts my eyes really tight, ignores their existence and hopes they disappear. And I change my phone number, you know. <em>moosh in indy.'s last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/mooshInIndy/~3/350908346/' rel="nofollow">Trots E. Cheese</a></em> The passive aggressive pansy side of me shuts my eyes really tight, ignores their existence and hopes they disappear.
And I change my phone number, you know.

moosh in indy.’s last blog post..Trots E. Cheese

]]> By: Amanda http://lalagirl.org/2008/07/30/assclownery-is-not-a-welcome-guest/comment-page-1/#comment-6951 Amanda Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:36:29 +0000 http://lalagirl.org/?p=1375#comment-6951 I love making friends, but I seriously go out of my way to avoid drama. I HATE drama. I especially don't want it around my kids! PS - Thanks for the sweet Tweet. I'm such a newb, I haven't figured out how to respond to those yet! I love making friends, but I seriously go out of my way to avoid drama. I HATE drama. I especially don’t want it around my kids!

PS – Thanks for the sweet Tweet. I’m such a newb, I haven’t figured out how to respond to those yet!

]]> By: LaLaLaura http://lalagirl.org/2008/07/30/assclownery-is-not-a-welcome-guest/comment-page-1/#comment-6950 LaLaLaura Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:11:21 +0000 http://lalagirl.org/?p=1375#comment-6950 Oh, how I love Dr. Drew! And he has triplet daughters. No wonder he's so level headed! Oh, how I love Dr. Drew! And he has triplet daughters. No wonder he’s so level headed!

]]> By: Cheryl http://lalagirl.org/2008/07/30/assclownery-is-not-a-welcome-guest/comment-page-1/#comment-6949 Cheryl Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:41:31 +0000 http://lalagirl.org/?p=1375#comment-6949 It's extra sticky when you're related to said misbehavers...when did I "cut the cord" or at least limit/supervise all contact? Once our kids entered the picture.... Agree with you 100%...at some point you enable the poor behavior by allowing it near you or your kids. (Do you think Dr. Drew would be proud of me? ;) ) <em>Cheryl's last blog post..<a href='http://twinfatuation.blogspot.com/2008/07/better-late-than-never-bloggy-giveaway.html' rel="nofollow">Better Late Than Never: Bloggy Giveaway!</a></em> It’s extra sticky when you’re related to said misbehavers…when did I “cut the cord” or at least limit/supervise all contact? Once our kids entered the picture….

Agree with you 100%…at some point you enable the poor behavior by allowing it near you or your kids. (Do you think Dr. Drew would be proud of me? ;) )

Cheryl’s last blog post..Better Late Than Never: Bloggy Giveaway!

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