Before I start, I’d just like to wish all our American readers a Happy Thanksgiving! There’s nothing more enjoyable than a home cooked meal shared with friends and family, followed by an all out war for shipping deals =) But moving forward…
Today’s been a bit of a breather from what seemed to be the everlasting sorrow of God. I guess it’s to be expected being in Vancouver, but it doesn’t mean that we have to like it. I’m not saying that I don’t enjoy the occasional heavenly cleanse, I mean some of my fondest memories are of rainy days sitting in Gastown enjoying some of the city’s finest soup, but days upon days can even begin to take it’s toll on veteran locals.
But that’s not even the worst of it, I can stand getting wet, I can stand the lack of color….. but I can’t stand people who use umbrellas undercover and think they have the right-of-way.
Nothing perplexes me more than someone who has an umbrella, walks undercover (usually by store awnings/canopies and such) AND still forces those without umbrellas to the outside. Ok, cool I get it, you aren’t a fan of getting soaked. But to take the inside and force someone without proper rain protection out into the wetness? You smug bitch you.
Not much ruffles my feathers, and I’m a bit ashamed at how small of an issue this is, but this self proclaimed right really pushes my proverbial button. There are the odd times where this is acceptable; some elderly person who’s probably more fearful for their purse/wallet to be concerned with manners, children who don’t know any better, and the rare foreigner who may just be cute enough to get away with it.
BUT, aside from those, it’s fair game. Lately it’s been happening so much so that I now play with the culprits; stopping mid-stride, hugging the walls at times, throwing in a shoulder shake, etc….. all just in the hopes of making them realize the faux pas. I guess I could just take the high road and simply ask them why they do it, but really would that be any fun? Maybe for the sake of this piece I should have asked and allowed some sort of defence, maybe I should have studied who tends to be the highest offending demographic, but this isn’t about numbers and debate, it’s about incite and passion.
So for all those brave souls walking the streets without the recommended survival gear, I’ll throw to a quote from the ever insightful Mr. Marley:
“GET UP, STAND UP: STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS”.
Until next time =)
