Things I Don't Understand Thursday

Basketball Coverage

Why wasn't the UW vs. Oregon game televised!?!?! Seriously, I had to listen to it on (very poor) radio coverage. What century are we living in? There are 800 sports channels on TV and not one of them was available to air the game? You've got to be kidding me. Oregon obviously sucks and does not deserve to be aired, but we do not! And I really wanted to see the complete and utter domination that we pulled off. Not to mention Q-Pon's 326 or so dunks he had. Man!

Things I Don't Understand Thursday

Lights That Are Not Synced Up

Oh yeah. I'm driving along and driving along and driving along and...oh wait. No. I'm driving along for a block and *EEEER* brakes. Red light. So then I wait until it turns green and I go another block and *EEEER* brakes. Red light. Then AGAIN. Same thing. Seriously, why on earth can't they sync up the lights!? I mean, it's real convenient to stop every block right? And appreciate the scenery? Good for the environment, the brakes, the road rage. I just love yelling at things in my car. I bet you can just picture me..."Goddamnit!!! Why am I stopping again!?!? Stupid lights!!" Isn't this someone's job to actually figure these things out? Where are you guys? Fix this. Or I will find you. And make you stop walking every five feet. See how you like it.

Things I Don't Understand Thursday

One-colored Outfits

Alright, I am a firm believer in matching outfits. And similar colors. But I don't understand one-colored outfits. At the blood bank a couple weeks ago, a woman was wearing a bright pink sweater and as she stands up, I notice her pants are, surprise!, the same color. Really? I don't even know where to find these things. Do they sell them together in stores or catalogs? I'm not sure. Why not just wear a unitard? I'm sorry. I just don't get it. Mix it up people.

Things I Don't Understand Thursday

Fake Tanning

No, it's gross. If you live in Seattle in the winter time you're supposed to be white and pasty. So if you're walking around looking like an orange, you're doing something wrong. It's one thing if you go on vacay somewhere to get a nice coat, but people can tell the difference. This isn't Jersey Shore people. Seattle is a classy place. Some things from a box are okay. Boxed mac & cheese. Boxed mashed potatoes. Even boxed wine. Boxed tan? No. Just no.

Things I Don't Understand Thursday

Sporting Events

Now, those who know me know that I am a die-hard sports fan. Especially when it comes to football and my Huskies. So when I am at these games in the fall, sporting my purple and gold and cheering them on, there are a few things that confuse me. As a forward I should note: I don't believe in being impartial when attending a sporting event. Choose a side.

1. Girls in heels. Seriously? Did you know where your man was taking you before you left the house today? If not, then I apologize. But if you knew you were coming to a football game, why did you wear your five inch heels? Football games (all sporting events really) are for jumping, cheering, drinking and spilling mustard from cheap hot dogs on your outfit. It's not a fashion show runway. Unless you count the hike up to your nose bleed seats a runway. How can you properly stand up and cheer without falling over in those? Cause I guarantee you also had a few drinks before the game.

2. People NOT wearing colors of the teams playing. Alright, I get that maybe some people go to these games without the proper attire. Maybe a friend invited you and you didn't have anything to wear. Fine. Two solutions: a) Borrow a shirt from your friend. If they're a big fan, it's likely that they have more than one, or b) Wear a neutral color. Black, white, gray. All are acceptable. One of the football games I went to this year, I saw a girl dressed in all pink. I really wanted to ask her if she knew where she was, or if she was just lost because the Barbie convention was in a different building. But honestly, you don't bother me as much as the next people...

3. People wearing team jerseys of other teams not playing. BIGGEST PET PEEVE EVER!! Up here in Washington, we have a little triangle of a rivalry between UW (the best), WSU and Oregon. So, imagine my shock when I am going to the UW vs. Oregon game and I see a guy decked out in his WSU gear. Who is this guy? Who is this guy??? First of all, WSU is not playing today, second of all, both of the teams that are playing HATE your team! Those are some pretty large crimson and silver balls you have down there. But it gets better. Inside the stadium, I'm walking to my seat and see a guy in full blown TEXAS gear...TEXAS!! Now, I love Texas football, but I'm sorry sir, you are at a UW vs. Oregon game. Do you take the wrong flight and end up at the wrong game or what? This is Washington. It's great that you love Texas, but that does not help us to understand who you're rooting for here. Seriously people, same rules apply. If you don't have the gear, black, white, gray.

Things I Don't Understand Thursday

At The Gym: Part 1, Appearance

There are so many things I don't understand about people and the gym that I'm going to have to split it up into a couple few entries. This first entry deals with people's appearances at the gym and why they confuse me...

"Person Looking To Impress" - So, I can understand wanting to look presentable when going out in public, but this is the gym. This is where people come to work out, get sweaty and pretty much look like crap. No one looks good when they're grinding their teeth and making tiger faces to lift weights, the elliptical makes things bounce weirdly, people are making "O-faces" on the urg...I think it's just a place to look unattractive to make yourself look more attractive other places. So you, person who is maybe thinking they might meet someone or at least want to look better than everyone else there, isn't it hard work? Did you shower BEFORE you came here? (Yes, I know people who do that.) Did you put on make-up? Does your outfit match? (And I'm not talking are you wearing a top that doesn't clash with your shorts...I'm talking are your top+bra+pants+shoes all the same color slash have the same accent colors?) Believe me, I've seen it all. It seems like a lot of work to then go out and...well, work! Maybe the gym is a great place to meet others, but I don't think it'll happen for me. Five minutes into a workout I look like a shit-ball. But it's how I know I'm working hard!

"Girl With Your Hair Down" - How can you run on a treadmill with your hair down? That's gotta be some type of magic. I mean, I can only imagine, if I had my hair down, I'd probably be eating more hair than the amount of calories I am burning. Maybe it's a nice little snack to keep your energy up while you run. But honestly, that's got to be annoying. Plus you add in the sweat and it just gets stuck to you, doesn't it? It gets in your eyes and inside your shirt/bra (then forcing the inside-the-bra reach). How does this not bother you??

"Guy In Sandals" - Okay, I know here in the Pacific Northwest we have this stereotype "Socks and Sandals Guy" (hell, they're even walking down the runway)...but at the gym? I'm not completely sure, buuuuut I bet I can guess that working out in sandals would not be the healthiest thing for you. I mean, it can't really be good for your feet or your back...or anything, is it?