Overheard


in the mall at Diversey and Clark
A: Hey man, what're the two albums you can't listen to anymore?
B: What?
A: On Facebook. You said something along the lines of "Well, I guess I can't listen to that album anymore. Or that one either." What're the two albums?
B: Oh, yeah, that. ... You know. Say, what're you doing for Christmas? Are you with Jane's family this year, or at yours?
A: No, I don't know, I have no idea what the two albums are. Did they get overplayed or something? Did you puke this morning to one of them?
B: No, it's not that, it's. Well, let's just say, you know, certain things have changed, so now they have some emotional resonance or whatever that they didn't use to you, and, you know. I don't like listening to them anymore.
A: So, you don't want to talk about it?
B: No, not at all, sorry. I really ju
A: Then don't put it on Facebook! Don't have obvious comment and question elicitations and then be cagey or weird or whatever when you get comments or questions!
B: Look
A: Why did you put it up there at all? Was it some passive-aggressive thing at Beth? Does she know what the two albums are?
B: I mean... yeah, it was directed at her, I guess, but... No, I don't think she has any idea what the CDs are, I can't imagine anyone does.
A: What does it mean then that Beth's mom Liked it?
B: ?
A: What could she possibly think your post meant?
B: I don't know!
A: What possible interpretation could she have, you know, what in the world does she think you meant?
B: I DON'T KNOW!