Well, at one point, I joined my friend Sylinda, who was talking to two men I didn't know at all. I forget exactly what was said -- I think they were teasing me -- but about one minute into the conversation I made an obscure joke* in reference to an episode of The Simpsons. I think the joke is hilarious and I make it often, but few people EVER get it. I was pleasantly surprised that at least one of these guys got it, and even played along. Hooray!
For some reason, whenever I think of The Simpsons, I think of "wet willies."
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| How to give a "wet willy": Step 1) Lick your finger. Step 2) Stick the spittle-laden finger in someone else's ear. |
Well, the boys were still playfully teasing me, so I licked my finger and half-heartedly moved in the offending guy's direction. I did not get at all close to him, let alone actually give him a wet willy because, seriously, ew. We all laughed and I indicated I'd probably talk to them later. Then I moved to join another group.
No sooner had I turned my back, but I felt a wet finger in my own ear.
The guy had given me a wet willy.
A guy in his thirties, who I had met three minutes before, who probably did not remember my name, whose name I could not remember and who I wasn't even facing at the moment had thought it would be a good idea to lick his finger and put it in my ear.
I was shocked! I turned around and stared at him incredulously. "Did you seriously just give me a wet willy?!" He and his friend were both laughing. I have no memory of Sylinda's reaction, but I was mortified. Had I somehow indicated that this would be okay? I know I brought the idea up, but I had never considered that someone would ACTUALLY do it, especially to a stranger of the opposite sex! I think I would have been just as shocked if he had given a wet willy to someone else. Who does that?
I made it known that was NOT okay, and then told him I'd be calling him "the wet willy" guy for the rest of his life. At that point, I'd mustered a semblance of humor, which is maybe why he was not at all chagrined, and didn't apologize. He actually seemed proud of himself.
And some people can't figure out why they're still single.
My question to you, readers and friends, is how would you have responded in this situation?
My follow up question is, is there a situation in which it might be socially acceptable for an adult to give another adult a wet willy? Was this one of those times?
I submit that it is not.
Guess I won't be joking about that anymore... not for awhile at least.
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6 comments:
Pretty sure he was flirting with you. He probably thought it was ok because you pretended like you were going to. Remember, men don't process things the same way we do. I don't think he did it to make you uncomfortable or upset (I wasn't there, I couldn't say for sure) so try not to hate him for life. You never know, you could be telling your kids this story. :) heehee! Just kidding! I would be completely bothered if that happened to me so I totally understand your feelings. Just remember that it probably wasn't to be mean. (wow, I ramble) Love you!
Hate to admit it, Megs, but I probably would have been the guy giving wet willies. Yeah, it's probably not okay - but 30 year olds can get riled up just like children. haha... maybe that's why I'm still single too.
Never ever okay.
But my first thought? If someone makes a gesture to do something to me and they don't, I typically think it was because they chickened out, whether it is socially acceptable or not. Maybe he thought you were chicken and he was trying to man up and show you that he wasn't? He probably thought if you were willing to fake it that it was somehow okay. But So, SO not. Wouldn't it be funny if he ended up asking you out like my first awkward meeting did? HA!
I'm laughing my head off as I type this, because frankly, it's the funniest thing I've heard all day.
I have been known to give a few wet willies in my time, but NEVER to a complete stranger-or an accquaintence for that matter. (It's usually Mr. Wonderful who is the recipient. WHAT? I was the only girl with FOUR brothers until I was SIX, and besides that's one of the weird ways I show him I love him.)
Maybe he thought the fact you had talked about it gave him the OK to do it? OR maybe he thought it would be funny? OR Maybe he was trying to impress his friend? OR Maybe he was reverting to a Kindergarten mentality and was teasing you because he liked you?
I probably would have handled it the way you did, but I would have been plotting some sort of revenge, THAT'S for sure.
Wet Willys are like hugs. They are to be reserved for people you've known more than 30 minutes...
Sorry Megan, but I think you're overreacting. Yes, it's gross, and I realize you didn't even know him. But you DID start it, by making the joke, and guesturing as if you were going to do it.
In guy language, you essentially told him that you're a cool girl who doesn't take herself too seriously. He was DEFINATELY flirting with you! And you may have just blew your chances with him by chastizing him about it.
Honestly a lot of guys really don't know how to show a girl they like them. If you do ANYTHING to indicate you're not the typical girl, they forget to act like a grown-up.
When my husband and I met, we went to a fireside, and colored in a G.I. Joe coloring book the whole time. Next thing I knew he was teasing me relentlessly and wrestling with me as if I were one of his brothers!
Guys often act nervous around pretty girls anyway. But then if she shows them she's not a prissy-girl, they sometimes forget all decorrum, and treat her like one of the guys.
Megs...how did I miss this? I was out of touch for two weeks camping.
I just read all of your friends posts: Being a witness to the event I agree with the following:
1) he was flirting with you.
2) He was out of line (but knowing those two, they do MANY things out of line) but i was still shocked by this.
HOwever, you didn't blow your chances with him...HE BLEW HIS CHANCES WITH YOU.
PS: I am positive he probably regretted it later.
I love your blog...
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