bpj wrote: ↑Mon Jun 22, 2026 10:49 pm
Peepaw doesn't bother me either. But Darren and I are both getting grouchy and a little set in our ways as we become distinguished (old) gentlemen.
Distinguished gentlemen? As I stare down the barrel of my 60th birthday in a few weeks, I’ve realized I didn't just step into my old and grouchy phase—I’ve fully metamorphosed into my father, a man whose entire personality was fueled by spite, regular bowel movements, and a deep-seated hatred for anyone touching his tools.
I’ve officially achieved a level of existential irritation where my tolerance for bullshit is exactly zero. I am now a man who looks at a loud muffler and genuinely contemplates vehicular manslaughter, views teenagers simply existing in my peripheral vision as a personal assault, and feels a profound, almost erotic satisfaction from cancelling weekend plans.
At this point, my primary hobby is making a sound like a dying animal every time I stand up. I firmly believe the true pinnacle of human civilization isn't medical science or space exploration, but the absolute, vein-popping fury of discovering someone left two seconds on the microwave timer and didn't hit clear.