K: Being out of work does have it’s bad points. This week Iburst into tears in the pub where I was comforted by my ex boyfriend with the classic line – “At least you’ve still got both your arms.” Is this the worst attempt at making someone feel better ever?
R: As platitudes go it’s up there with “Cheer up it might never happen”. Which I have had randomly shouted at me by a builder. Oh how I dreamed of for a witty response instead I looked confused and mumbled.
You’ve got to walk round with a permanent smile on your face so people don’t think you’re depressed… Bursting into tears is a bit of a give away. Is it possible to cry with a smile on your face?
K: Yes I actually did ended up crying with a smile on my face when my ex made the above comment. It made me realise that yes being out of work is better than having your arms chopped off but more importantly as my ex boyfriend I am no longer relying on him for emotional support.
R: Your situation puts me in mind of daft as a brush Gillian Gibbons, not only was she out of work but she was also under threat of having her arms chopped off.
Cheer up it might never happen.
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December 8, 2007 at 12:05 am
I’m a very sadistic person. My usual response to “Cheer up, it might never happen” is usually “Too late, I was diagnosed with cancer this morning.”. The halted and shocked expressions are worth the potential risk that someone overhearing might take offense.
December 10, 2007 at 4:32 pm
That daft woman has given Gibbons a bad name.
We in the monkeyworld are not best pleased.