Interesting

[lynxreign]

I was in the men's room a few minutes ago and heard the janitor talking to a patron. He seemed to be telling the guy about his new grandkid. The Janitor is from somewhere in Europe and told the guy the new kid weighed "4 kilos". The guy paused a second and said "That's like 10 pounds!" The janitor said "no, no, 7 pounds." This went back and forth a time or two and as I was leaving, I couldn't resist. I said "A kilo is 2.2 pounds". They were happy to agree on it.
When I got to the deli to get lunch, I saw the sign said "Main Lobster Bisque" I asked to make sure they meant Maine and they did, so I told them they needed an E.
Yes, I know, I'm a busybody/annoying pain.
However, when I got back to my desk, I wanted to be sure I told people the correct things. I looked up Kilograms to Pounds" on Google and yes, it is a little over 2.2 lbs.
Then I clicked Maps to ensure I'd spelled Maine correctly.
This is what I saw
I thought head58 would be interested.

Comments

[head58.livejournal.com]

What the hell is that doing in backwoods TN? And what, exactly, is "The Pounds"?

[lynxreign.livejournal.com]

I have NO idea, but I thought you'd be intrigued.
Also the link to the Metric system.
The plot deepens!

[head58.livejournal.com]

Well, sure. Truman got the metric system from the aliens who crashed at Roswell, that's a given. But I question the UFO heritage of western Tennessee is what I'm saying here. Also that if "The Pound" is not a gay leather/furry bar, I'll be VERY disappointed*.

*Especially when I show up in a harness and cat ears!

[lynxreign.livejournal.com]

But I question the UFO heritage of western Tennessee is what I'm saying here

Then their plot is succeeding!

[originalcatfood.livejournal.com]

YIFF!

[juniperblue.livejournal.com]

You *should* question the UFO heritage of western Tennessee since the map shows east Tennessee! My family is from west Tennessee and is perfectly normal, although Great-Great-Great Granny Km*gpl was a bit short and her black, pupil-less eyes were somewhat large. :)

[allegedly.livejournal.com]

Yesterday at a Starbucks the sign read: "Mazy loves to new Oatmeal in the morning." I wanted to ask if they were missing a verb, but decided they were definitely too busy to deal with that kind of thing.

[lynxreign.livejournal.com]

Or maybe it is code!

[allegedly.livejournal.com]

I did actually spend some time trying to figure out how any number of the other words could be the verb.

[cityofbeige.livejournal.com]

Maybe "many love to new oatmeal in the morning"? What the hell is that supposed to mean anyway?

[allegedly.livejournal.com]

It might've been "Marzy" - it's the name of the girl they talk about in their chalkboard signs, probably a Starbucks logo. Obviously they're trying to advertise their new oatmeal product, but...yeah. ;p

[head58.livejournal.com]

I'd guess "to" should have been "our".

[lynxreign.livejournal.com]

I was going to say "new" should have been "fondle"

[allegedly.livejournal.com]

Or there shoulda been an "eat" after the "to." It was funny - looking at the space available, there really wasn't room for another word on the board. Maybe you're right!!

[cityofbeige.livejournal.com]

You know what this means: ROAD TRIP TO TENNESSEE!!!

[head58.livejournal.com]

While unpleasant, it's probably the best possible outcome for a story that started "Interesting. I was in the men's room a few minutes ago..."

[cityofbeige.livejournal.com]

Oh c'mon... don't you want to see the big ass cross right next to a 24/7 porn shop? You can also buy a shitload of fireworks at that exit, and they have a "Seen on TV" store there as well!

[lynxreign.livejournal.com]

I've never seen an "ass cross".

[originalcatfood.livejournal.com]

You made me snort a spice drop

[lynxreign.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry

[emmalyon.livejournal.com]

That is very special.

Also, this is at least the 10th story I have heard from you that started in an office restroom....

[lynxreign.livejournal.com]

Jealous?