Ahhh genetics. Aren’t they adorable? Sure! Of course they are when you are crossing the red flower with the white one in the Punnet Square…I think you get a couple pink ones when they, you know, do it.
I aced Biology as a lad. I’m not bragging. I’m just saying.
Anywho, so as an innocent young boy attending the daily garten that is kinder, my eyes fell upon a spirited lass with red hair braided in pigtails, and soon I found myself smitten. Yes, the Cootie fad common among my peers at that age (the lice-like infestation, not the upstanding Hasbro game that has been adored for generations) was completely foreign to me.
I’ve been down with hoes the ladies since day 1. That’s just how I roll.
So although on recess I would play “wrestle” and “fight” and dodgeball” and “kickball” and “guns” and every other game banned during the pussification of America, I’m not going to lie, I’d engage in a little bit of “chase” with the honies.
So, over dinner the other night, I asked Weirdo how school was and what she did (because I am an upstanding father and I think I once saw a PSA involving rapping parents that alluded to such interaction with your offspring keeping them away from “the weed”).
And as is generally the case, sans “I went outside” and “I played,” she has zero recollection of anything that took place within those hallowed halls of learning. But, alas, on this one evening, the details of her daily activities were more, shall we say, robust than most.
It seems Weirdo spent her recess chasing her friend “Betty’s” (name changed because getting sued over of shitty blog post sucks) brother. Now, she’s a girl and girls are prone to show an interest in boys at an earlier age, but did it have to start in kindergarten?
I’m a pretty easy going guy, and I know I can drink away the demons of fatherhood if need be, so I take it in stride as I saw through my pork chop, straight through the plate and into the table top.
But then the kicker came in:
Me: “Oh, and who is Betty’s brother?”
Weirdo: “Paul” (see above re: name change)
Me: “Paul, huh?”
Weirdo: “Yeah. He’s two years older.”
You wannabe pimp SOB, Paul.
I’m watching you.



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October 15, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Mercury
You went to Botsford right?
October 15, 2008 at 4:53 pm
offthepole
If you are referring to the mighty, mighty Bobcats of the Clarenceville School District fame, then, indeed, I did.
And who might this be?
October 16, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Mercury
It is indeed the Botsford Bobcats of C’ville district, of which I inquired.
I moved so you may not remember me. Waaaay back in time, I was known as Patti Ledger – not so much anymore though. Married and with a “more adult version” (to quote my high school counselor) of my nickname, these days I answer more to Tricia Rodgers than the other.
October 17, 2008 at 12:08 pm
offthepole
Patti! Yes, I remember you well. Welcome to the blog.
Just curious how you came upon it and how you recognized it to be me?
October 17, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Mercury
Thanks!
I came across my old school pictures and such, started plugging names into places like myspace and facebook, seeing who I could find. A myspace page that came up under a search for your last name had a link that came here. I will admit to having put your sixth grade year book picture up to the screen to see if it was a younger version of you tearing your hair out =)
I’ve read a few of the entries and sent the info off to two new fathers of daughters that I know =) Quite enjoyable!
October 18, 2008 at 9:03 am
offthepole
Wow. That’s so cool of you to pass along the blog. I’m very happy to hear you are enjoying it.
Speaking of which, I’m due for an update!
October 23, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Adawg
It’s a regular old Maury Povich moment here. I am tearing up.
October 24, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Adawg
P.S. – If you could please scan and post said 6th grade photo it would bring a large number of people an immense amount of joy. I’m not above begging for it. Matter of fact, I have Photoshop opened up and ready to go as I type.
October 27, 2008 at 8:44 am
offthepole
Jeez. You know, Adawg, if I had any clue where to find such a thing, I’m not above it. I’m guessing it’s in a box somewhere at my mom’s house in Georgia though.
I may be able to dig up my senior portraits though. I’m sure you can still find plenty of fun using Photoshop on those.
Better yet, maybe Ms. Mercury will do you the favor of making said photo available. Send it to offthepole@gmail.com and I will post it for all to enjoy and mock.
Because I’m just that kind of guy.