people don't even know what "minority" means

On the drive home today he went on a rant about Obama.

Initially he was ranting about airports.
"Airports are just such a mess. You know why? It's just all minorities working there and they can't figure out how to do anything. I don't care if I sound prejudiced, it's just the truth." (Direct quote)

This transitioned nicely into the next rant.

"This country is a mess because we can't help ourselves, but we send aid to other countries. Get the troops out, let those losers kill each other. Stop sending help and money to other countries when natural disasters strike. We have people living under bridges here and it shouldn't be that way. And you know what? The only reason Obama is president and liked is because he is a minority.  But my favorite part is the fact that he isn't actually a minority. He has a white mother, WHO RAISED HIM, therefore he is WHITE. "

level of intelligent

phil had two gems on the way in to work this morning. the first one came as we were driving through an area where a "drug free school zone" sign was posted.

"it's funny, those signs are written in the wrong language. it's the puerto ricans that need to be able to read them." he then laughed and said "ya' know?"

the expression on my face was :-O

as we continued on our drive he began going off about a particular street in the area.
"Kling Street is the absolute worst. All of the 'losers' live there. the intelligent level there is just so low. losers."

sauerkraut

"i was raised german so i really like hot dogs and sauerkraut."

christmas lunch

Our boss took us out for lunch.

While we were at this lunch, he (our boss) began talking about how his son always gets his belongings stolen at the YMCA.  This was his reasoning:

"He always leaves his clothing and iPod just sitting out. He doesn't put it in a locker. I try to tell him you can't do things like that around the 'brothers' or they will steal your stuff."

Nah bro, the reason your son gets his stuff stolen is because he's a rich brat and doesn't take care of his shit because he knows you'll just replace it for him.

that is bad service

Phil and I were discussing the occasional bad service at restaurants on this particular drive home.
 We had to take a detour from our usual route and we went past a hotel that has a sports bar in it.

"I ate there once with another couple. Worst service I've ever had. The waiter was black."

Enough said.

i know italian when i see italian

Philbert and I were discussing our lunches today.
I mentioned that I brought gnocchi and how much I love
reheating pasta.

Phil asked me "What is gnocchi? Is that supposed to be Italian?"

I explained to him that it was basically a "potato filled mini dumpling" to which he responded:
"What? Are you sure you know what you're talking about? I've eaten a lot of spaghetti and Italian foods in my day, and I've never once heard of that!"

I'm just going to tell him I invented gnocchi.

what does that even mean?

We drive across a road that is being worked on...
"Those are the Obama dollars right there."


Phil also just walked into my office and said
"Free to breathe!"
I looked at him, puzzled. I thought he meant the boss man had left.
"Isn't that what the banner out there says?" He asks. At this point
I realize what he is talking about
"Oh, yeah." I replied.

Phil begins to walk off and mumbles
"That's about the only thing that is free!"