Definition of Irony...

[Dorian Gray]

Okay, I have what I consider to be an amusing story to tell. One which truly defines irony, I believe.

It was recently my birthday, and as an early present, I was given a gift certificate for a massage at the Elizabeth Arden Spa in New York City. Since I don't often get massages, I jumped at the chance.

Now this day was a particularly busy day at the salon, as it was the same day as the Daytime Emmys. Lots of people were getting waxed, plucked, snipped (hair), colored, painted (nails and makeup!), etc. So, the appointments fell behind schedule about 45 minutes. (Me, having nothing to do with the Daytime Emmys just sat back, relaxed, and read my book.)

Anyhow, there was a very thin woman sitting across from me with her 2-3 year old child. She was dressed very casually, wearing a t-shirt and sweats. I didn't notice what was on her t-shirt until a little later.

After sitting quietly for awhile, I hear someone yelling at the reception desk: "I've been waiting for 1/2 hour." "I can't believe she won't squeeze me in!" "Tell her it's --------- (Don't remember the name she used)!" "Christ, you are all disorganized!" "I just need a freaking bikini wax, and you keep me waiting for 1/2 an hour!" On and on and on.

I was staring in horror, as I can't stand people who treat receptionists badly. The woman turns around, and I notice her t-shirt. It's a Che t-shirt. That's right. Che Guevara. I think the irony was completely lost on her.

I think it'd make a great scene in a movie, though!


How about you guys. Any moments of irony that you've witnessed in your life? I love these little moments. :)

[ewagner]

1. Well............

it's always good to remember there are some a-holes on our side too.

[Dorian Gray]

3. To be honest

I don't think this person was particularly political. I've seen people wear Che shirts quite often in the city, and most of them seem to fit the "image" or "ideals" behind his life a bit more. This woman seemed to be following a trend more than anything else. Of course, I'm making judgements on people in a Spa, of which I was one that day. So who am I to judge? :)

Maybe that's the ultimate irony!

[kittenpants]

2. maybe she just thought Che was hobo chic n/t

[leftofthedial]

4. well-used working man's truck

obviously a tradesman, handyman or such. driving a 15-year-old Chevy pickup, badly in need of maintenance or replacement

plastered with Bush/Cheney stickers, anti-liberal stickers and even an anti-union sticker.

[Bunny]

5. I saw a car like that recently. Big old American-made land yacht,

at least 15 years old. The color was Bondo. Plastered with W'04 stickers, and the like. Really makes you wonder, doesn't it?