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...so my local shopping strip (one of them anyway) was open for the first time in what seems like forever. So, I thought I'd check it out.

I had a nice lunch and checked out some of my favourite stores (electronics, books etc.), then decided I needed a couple of new pairs of undies - so I went to the undie shop (yes, there's quite a famous one in Ozzie land. They also sell comfortable stuff to wear around the house).

While there, I noticed a lady come out of the changing rooms, wearing just shorts and a bra -- and nothing else. She paid and left. I'm not sure if that's legal (I researched it and apparently it is), but it was definitely unexpected. I asked them about it, and they said it happens quite often down that street (i.e. that women walk by, wearing just shorts and a bra). They also mentioned that, on Saturday mornings, they see guys walking by, wearing just their undies.

Just then, some guy walked by. He looked normal until he started belting out Michael Jackson's "Thriller", dancing badly, and grabbing his crotch. O... kay ... stay classy, mate.

Anyway, I was tired and my feet were killing me (I'd been on my feet from 7am to about 4:30pm), so I just caught a tram and went home. A shower and some dinner later, I'm OK again. But I'm not sure what to think about that street anymore ... although I have seen some strange things there in the past. Like a guy taking a one-dollar chocolate Santa off the shelf at the supermarket, taking a big bite -- yum -- and putting it back. (Yuck). Or some guy walking down the street towards some police officers, and suddenly he drops his pants and moons them, shouting stuff like "Stupid pigs".

This sort of thing doesn't happen often. But when it does, I have to wonder ... am I on Candid Camera or something?

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am While there, I noticed a lady come out of the changing rooms, wearing just shorts and a bra -- and nothing else. She paid and left. I'm not sure if that's legal (I researched it and apparently it is), but it was definitely unexpected. I asked them about it, and they said it happens quite often down that street (i.e. that women walk by, wearing just shorts and a bra). They also mentioned that, on Saturday mornings, they see guys walking by, wearing just their undies.

How is a bra and shorts any different than a two piece bikini? Heck, because it's shorts she's wearing, probably covers more.
Same with a guy just wearing shorts. Heck, this is almost standard Southern California wear for (fit, confident) males (and some not so fit, but don't care what the world thinks of their bodies - kudos to them!)

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am ...so my local shopping strip (one of them anyway) was open for the first time in what seems like forever. So, I thought I'd check it out.

Well, this is going to be interesting. Something weird is bound to happen whenever Rath goes somewhere and writes about it.

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am I had a nice lunch and checked out some of my favourite stores (electronics, books etc.), then decided I needed a couple of new pairs of undies - so I went to the undie shop (yes, there's quite a famous one in Ozzie land. They also sell comfortable stuff to wear around the house).

I really, really didn't need to know about your underwear-purchasing habits. Seriously. I could've lived a long, happy life without ever hearing about this.

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am While there, I noticed a lady come out of the changing rooms, wearing just shorts and a bra -- and nothing else. She paid and left. I'm not sure if that's legal (I researched it and apparently it is), but it was definitely unexpected. I asked them about it, and they said it happens quite often down that street (i.e. that women walk by, wearing just shorts and a bra).

The real question here is: was she good looking? If she was, you got a PG-13 peep show.

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am They also mentioned that, on Saturday mornings, they see guys walking by, wearing just their undies.

Makes sense. People get restless when you no longer show Saturday morning cartoons.

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am Just then, some guy walked by. He looked normal until he started belting out Michael Jackson's "Thriller", dancing badly, and grabbing his crotch. O... kay ... stay classy, mate.

Or it might've been a guy with Tourette's and jock itch. Never know.

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am ... I'm not sure what to think about that street anymore ... although I have seen some strange things there in the past. Like a guy taking a one-dollar chocolate Santa off the shelf at the supermarket, taking a big bite -- yum -- and putting it back. (Yuck).

On the positive side, you'd only need to pay 25-50 cents for that chocolate Santa now.

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am Or some guy walking down the street towards some police officers, and suddenly he drops his pants and moons them, shouting stuff like "Stupid pigs".

Next time a cop pulls you over, turn to him (or her) and say, "Do I look like a doughnut to you?" They're appreciate this attempt at levity and will tell their friends all about it as they toss you into a holding cell full of criminals who want to make your their "special friend" that night.

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am This sort of thing doesn't happen often. But when it does, I have to wonder ... am I on Candid Camera or something?

I don't know, Rath, this sort of thing (i.e. utterly bizarre situations and experiences) seems to follow you wherever you go.

Sounds like you had a full-blown Sue Ellen Mischke situation on your hands, Darth.

Tawmis wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:42 am How is a bra and shorts any different than a two piece bikini? Heck, because it's shorts she's wearing, probably covers more.
Same with a guy just wearing shorts. Heck, this is almost standard Southern California wear for (fit, confident) males (and some not so fit, but don't care what the world thinks of their bodies - kudos to them!)

Hmm, it's not. I just wasn't sure if the rules (or the law, or whatever) covers that.

(All right, so I made a double-entendre without meaning to).

DeadPoolX wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:07 am

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am While there, I noticed a lady come out of the changing rooms, wearing just shorts and a bra -- and nothing else. She paid and left. I'm not sure if that's legal (I researched it and apparently it is), but it was definitely unexpected. I asked them about it, and they said it happens quite often down that street (i.e. that women walk by, wearing just shorts and a bra).

The real question here is: was she good looking? If she was, you got a PG-13 peep show.

Unexpected, that's all.

DeadPoolX wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:07 am

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am ... I'm not sure what to think about that street anymore ... although I have seen some strange things there in the past. Like a guy taking a one-dollar chocolate Santa off the shelf at the supermarket, taking a big bite -- yum -- and putting it back. (Yuck).

On the positive side, you'd only need to pay 25-50 cents for that chocolate Santa now.

No. NO. Call me a fussy eater if you like, but I'm not going anywhere near that half-eaten chocolate Santa. Like I said, yuck.

(And yes, I know -- in your next post, you'll say something like "All right, you are a fussy eater").

DeadPoolX wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:07 am

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am Or some guy walking down the street towards some police officers, and suddenly he drops his pants and moons them, shouting stuff like "Stupid pigs".

Next time a cop pulls you over, turn to him (or her) and say, "Do I look like a doughnut to you?" They're appreciate this attempt at levity and will tell their friends all about it as they toss you into a holding cell full of criminals who want to make your their "special friend" that night.

I'd rather not, thank you. You may call me Sensible Sam if you wish, but I'm staying well away from people who can shoot my guts out.

(And yes, I know -- in your next post, you'll say something like "Hello, Sensible Sam").

DeadPoolX wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:07 am

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:37 am This sort of thing doesn't happen often. But when it does, I have to wonder ... am I on Candid Camera or something?

I don't know, Rath, this sort of thing (i.e. utterly bizarre situations and experiences) seems to follow you wherever you go.

Only about once ever three months or so. More often in the summer time. That's what I get for living one suburb over from the flakiest suburb in the area.

I've lived in this area for about 17 years. In that time, I've seen:

1. A guy crossing the road late at night, against the red, on a unicycle. (The circus is back in town, hooray)
2. A guy getting on a cross-town tram, wearing a pink leotard, bright green flippers, a lifebelt 'round his waist, and playing the accordion (and getting everyone to join in with olde-tyme songs). At least he was harmless, just ... odd.
3. Three guys and two girls, waiting for a late-night train, who play charades to pass the time. At least they were harmless too, just a little odd.
4. Some girl who randomly tells me in the supermarket "OMG, you need to do drugs!!!" and then runs off, giggling.
5. Some guy who walks into the supermarket on a Sunday morning, wearing a kilt and nothing underneath, and waving his privates at everyone. !!! (The management called the cops, who charged him with indecent exposure)
6. Some guy on a tram to the beach, who lit up a cigarette (no smoking on public transport). When the driver told him to stop, the guy called the cops on himself (but, of course, blamed the driver for "harassing" him).
7. Some guy on a tram who argued with a mate, and then punched him in the face and stole his wallet
8. Some guy on a tram into town, who -- because I was reading a book -- kicked the book out of my hands and started ranting about how I should "show him more respect". Luckily, other people stood up and told him to f*** off.
9. Some random woman who, because I threw a bubble-gum wrapper in the bin, insisted that I was a drug smuggler who had something to hide and, before I knew it, she grabbed me by the lapels and started shaking me. (I got away, thanks to some helpful strangers).
10. Some random woman who, because I have an umbrella with a curved handle, insisted that "He's got a gun!!! He's a terrorist!!! RAH!!!" Lady, get a grip.
11. And of course, Mr "Let's Bite the Head off the Santa and Put it on the Shelf, 'Cos I'm a Disgusting Pig" over there.

Seriously, my area is pretty quiet. It's only when I go to that part of town that I get all the "entertainment". I'd move away, but what -- and get out of show business?

goatmeal wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:12 am Sounds like you had a full-blown Sue Ellen Mischke situation on your hands, Darth.

Sorry, that should have said "Rath"... guess I was looking at the SW/ST thread, and my brain got mixed up.

No worries, goatmeal. I'm not offended. (Nor am I Darth Vader, obviously)