May 16, 2005
security

Over the past couple of years, the federal government has worked tirelessly to make sure that its various buildings and facilities are safe and secure. Well, you can rest easily knowing for sure that these efforts are working. These guys are on the ball, and nothing gets past them.

I know this because today, one of my hand deliveries was to the federal building. To get into the federal building, you have to pass through a metal detector. For some reason, every time I go to the federal building, I set off the metal detector. Why? I don't know. Maybe it's the biceps of steel. Anyway, if you set off the metal detector, you then have to go through 2 more steps. The first is to hold your arms up while being searched with the wand. If you get past the wand, then you have to pull your pant legs up over your sock line. Well, I had to do all of this today. As I was holding my pant legs up, the following conversation took place . . .

Security dude: Did you realize that you have on two different white socks?
Me: What?
Security dude: Your socks don't match.
Me: (looking down) No, I guess they don't.
Security dude: Well, at least they are both white.
Me: Yeah, I guess they are.
Security dude: Don't worry, I won't tell anyone.
Me: Thanks. I appreciate it.

And I thought the fashion police were just a myth.

In other news: Over the past two days, I have been flipped off by one Melissa, and yelled at by another Melissa. I don't know what to make of this. I'm trying to remember if I know any other Melissas around here, so I can watch out for getting beat up tomorrow or something.
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