I hate writing this but LOL, I literally laughed out loud. LLOL.
Recently, while getting a pedicure (in New England, so put on the thickest Boston accent you can think of), I had this exchange:
Woman: Oh beautiful! Orange for fall!
Me (ignoring the fact it was bright pink): Yeah, I'm ready for the cool weather.
Woman: Oh, me too.
*beat*
Woman: My younger brother just died.
Me: Oh my god, I'm so sorry.
Woman: Yeah, I know, thank you, that's why I've been crying.
Me: (not realizing she was crying) I'm sorry, I was wondering what was going on.
Woman: Yeah, we're having a celebration of life ceremony for him tonight.
Me: That's lovely!
Woman: I don't believe in it. He had a shitty life, there's nothing to celebrate.
Me:
Woman: Hold on, my motha's calling.
*beat*
Woman: Yeah, hi, Ma... WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE HALL CAN'T HANDLE CONFETTI?
Strangers are the best!