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When they ask about my christmas shopping when I ask the shop to check my tire pressure sensors (crazypeople.online)
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sir i know i look like a middle aged woman but this is my survival costume i am i gremlin and i don't celebrate christmas i celebrate don't leave the house and smoke hella weed week

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[–] Steve 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Right!?
Does context matter?

I'm literally walking down an isle of a soon to be packed bus, with people infront of and behind me, so we can all get to our cars in a parking lot nearly a mile away. Is it the time for a chat, during the 2.3seconds we have while I'm passing?
Just totally suprised and not at all ready for that.