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to think that this complete stranger should acknowledge me?

188 replies

nevergoogle · 01/08/2011 21:00

I mean, FFS, for the past two years I have walked past this guy on my way to work, every single bleeding morning.
Then, on my way home, we pass each other again.
We live in a small town, there's never anyone else about yet he strides past with his head up and stares straight ahead as if I'm a figment of my own fucking imagination.
I think he works near my house, and i must work near his. It's a 10 minute walk.

Is it too much to expect a 'morning' or a 'fuck sake is it you again trying to get a reaction who the fuck do you think you are?'
fucking something surely!? it's very annoying

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nevergoogle · 01/08/2011 21:21

i used to be a new yorker, but now we're in smallsville and you acknowledge people.

he's very tall. any chance he hasn't seen me? i'm very short.

maybe short people make him feel sick?

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EuphemiaMcGonagall · 01/08/2011 21:23

Is he from Edinburgh? He must be from Edinburgh. He's from Edinburgh.

nevergoogle · 01/08/2011 21:23

with moobs. hmm, there may be a connection there. Grin

do you think he can feel my crazy stare at his eyes waiting for him to crack and glance over. he knows then, i will pounce with my 'morning'.

thing is, after all this time, it might be 'fucksake about fucking time, good morning'.

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AgentZigzag · 01/08/2011 21:23

'I once had a fling with a guy who I passed on the way to work every morning.'

Have you been getting the sleazy novels you've been reading mixed up with real life again? Grin

You need to keep an eye on that.

nevergoogle · 01/08/2011 21:24

i could be from chipping norton for all i know. i have no idea.

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StealthPolarBear · 01/08/2011 21:27

He probably has a diary for the police
"Monday: crazy short lady tried to out-stare me again. I'm sure I don't know her. What does she want?!"

nevergoogle · 01/08/2011 21:31

Tuesday: crazy short lady is so hot! shame my eyes only stare straight forward or i'd say hello.

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jazzchickens · 01/08/2011 21:33

Trip him up Grin

nevergoogle · 01/08/2011 21:35

i'm hoping to change jobs soon. I may have to jazzchickens.

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ProfessionallyOffendedGoblin · 01/08/2011 21:39

Maybe he's just trying to stay out of trouble and not get accused of over-familiarity or making you feel he's weird or stalkerish. Poor bloke, whatever he did. someone would have a go.
Have you really not spoken to him, yet you are getting pissed off at his lack of noticing your gorgeousness and friendly personality?
You sound like a needy labrador.

jazzchickens · 01/08/2011 21:45

Perhaps he is a gentleman and needs a formal introduction by a third party.

messagetoyourudy · 01/08/2011 21:48

What you need is a dog - then you can just stroll around saying hello to everyone.

We have just dog sat for friends this weekend - found myself smiling and greeting alot of random stangers.

Cue my kids (4 & 6) often asking in loud voices 'Who was that mummy?' or 'Do you know him/her?'

Can you borrow a dog?

nevergoogle · 01/08/2011 21:48

he owns two coats. one light anorak. one long wool coat.

stalker, moi? Grin

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nevergoogle · 01/08/2011 21:49

i'd have to take it to work!

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imnotforty · 01/08/2011 21:50

fall over in front of him

ProfessionallyOffendedGoblin · 01/08/2011 21:53

Leave the poor man alone and get another hobby.

tethersend · 01/08/2011 21:57

"'I once had a fling with a guy who I passed on the way to work every morning.'

Have you been getting the sleazy novels you've been reading mixed up with real life again?"

I did, it's TRUE. Before children. He was tall dark, handsome, strong and lovely.

Tiny cock.

MumblingRagDoll · 01/08/2011 22:00

If this were a story in The People's Friend magazine, your friend would set you up on a blind date and it would be him!

wellwisher · 01/08/2011 22:01

Maybe he lives near you and is on his way home from a night shift, knackered, when you see him.

Animation · 01/08/2011 22:02

This story is captivating me.

How about carrying a stack of books and accidently on purpose letting them fall at his feet.

MumblingRagDoll · 01/08/2011 22:02

Tethers I once had a date wth a guy I met at the bus stop!

I was only 17..but still. My mates and I used to see him afterwards....always at different stops....I think he used them as his hunting ground.

He was horrendous and we called him "Bus Boy" and avoided him like mad for months afterwards.

nevergoogle · 01/08/2011 22:02

but the date would be like the anniversary dinner on sixth sense.

maybe i'm dead? maybe the street cleaner has the 6th sense?

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MumblingRagDoll · 01/08/2011 22:04

Ask him! Say "Excuse me....can you see dead people?"

nevergoogle · 01/08/2011 22:05
Smile
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Animation · 01/08/2011 22:06

Say "Excuse me....can you see dead people?"

Grin