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He had a super wide stance, and his left arm was sticking straight out as if to give himself some leverage. It's like his body realized it was being called upon to pull off a legendary feat.

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The agent says, "Sir, we need to keep the line moving." My dad acknowledges him, and therefore takes off his fanny pack as if to give himself that much more gut expansion potential, and resumes chugging.

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02-08-2011 , 05:12 AM

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People, I have seen few things in my life that were done with such pizazz. Such gusto. His whole body was involved in it. He had a super wide stance, and his left arm was sticking straight out as if to give himself some leverage. It's like his body realized it was being called upon to pull off a legendary feat. But my dad would be damned to let fifty cents worth of water go to waste. Not today. Not on his watch. That wasn't part of the deal, kemosabe.

This is good stuff

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02-08-2011 , 05:24 AM

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Does DD Sr. know that he's THe topic itt?

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02-08-2011 , 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LVGambler

"When he put it in the back seat next to me, I'm surprised he didn't throw the seat belt on it." LOL

DDefinitely worth the wait!

should of put it up front so it could have the protection of the airbag.

great read i was laughing pretty hard

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02-08-2011 , 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by prohornblower

Just curious, since you didn't make mention. I assume you didn't bring beer. Did you drink beer that was there?

Anyway, I don't think it's a big deal that you took it to go since it was unopened. A bit weird, but no biggy.

Let me also ask you this: If you had brought the salsa from your own cabinet, would you have been less likely to take it home? I get the feeling since you already knew you had to replace it for your mom that you figured "wtf, it's still here...I'm taking it back to my mom". Yes, no?

In general though it's like a $3.50 item. In general it's not worth the risk of being "caught" and being made to look foolish (publicly or privately). Yes, people would be stupid to call you out on taking an unopened can home that you brought but guess what, people are stupid. Unfortunately we are all riding on this rock together and not everybody is going to understand your reasoning all the time.

No I don't drink alcohol in general. I didn't drink there.
I really don't know what I would have done if it was my own salsa. It was more a matter of it being needed in place A, and might not be needed in place B. As far as it being a $3.50 item, it is actually a $1 item. I don't care about the money, whether it was $1 or $5. I had this visual in my head of them having it in the house and being like "we don't eat this cheap salsa". Then just throwing it away or having it in the pantry sitting for ages.

The not letting things waste is like an OCD thing. Like I was at a restaurant and I got noodles. They weren't tasty, and the serving was big (like for 2-3 people). So I took the leftovers home and ate it, even though I don't enjoy the food. I wasn't trying to save money by not buying other food, but just don't like the idea of something with some use going into the trash.

If the host was a good friend, I would have just asked. I like to think I'm close enough with my good friends where I can ask these questions and it not be awkward. However since I had only been out one time with the host, I didn't know him well enough.

From DD's post, I realize its better to just leave it there. Its more of a gesture and about the impression I make. I just have to overcome these obsessive worries over little things. I also like the idea of calling ahead.

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Also your dad is crazy and I think its awesome you can love him. My dad is quirky in some ways and I have a very strong love-hate relationship with him. He's worse than quirky and wierd though, but I don't wanna get into it.

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02-08-2011 , 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by neuroman

I think this was awkward; you clearly shoulda put it in your pants or tossed it out a ground floor window for retrieval from the lawn.

Half the girls there know the size of my package so I'm not going to get away with putting it in my pants. The ground floor window thing would have worked but the locks were jammed.

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02-08-2011 , 07:34 AM

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DD's triumphant return itt.

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02-08-2011 , 09:03 AM

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Oh man, **** got real when DD's dad took on airport security

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02-08-2011 , 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gs3737

The idea for a prop bet on this wasn't even my idea, but it is creative. I suppose since there is a year until the next Super Bowl, it's very likely that this will all be forgotten by then.

She is my wife's friend, so not inviting her isn't an option. Nor is saying anything, which would be wrong.

Being that this thread is about stingy things, I thought it was appropriate.

Is your wife one of the people that knows? What was her thoughts?

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02-08-2011 , 11:17 AM

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strong story dd

does your dad get pissed or irritated when he sees other people being wasteful? or is it just his stuff?

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02-08-2011 , 11:26 AM

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Wow DD. Bravo.

These stories should be published, no joke.

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02-08-2011 , 11:40 AM

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Great story DD. I'd also love to hear the version told by a bystander waiting in line.

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02-08-2011 , 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RayPowers

Is your wife one of the people that knows? What was her thoughts?

Actually, I brought it up last night and she laughed. When I asked what was funny she said "you know she did that last year? And the year before?"

Wife said that is the type of person she is, doesn't think it's worth bringing up.

I agree with not bringing it up, although i think it is wrong that the husband never comes to the parties and his wife take home food.

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02-08-2011 , 11:47 AM

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You should ration plates. That would be hilarious. See if she has the balls to say "Can I have an extra plate for my husband?"

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02-08-2011 , 11:54 AM

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get paper plates and write names on them with permanent marker. on the last one, write "XYZ's husband's take-home feast".

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02-08-2011 , 12:11 PM

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Double Down, what a combination you have of awesome stories and an awesome storytelling voice. You should be getting paid for that somewhow.

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02-08-2011 , 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RayPowers

You should ration plates. That would be hilarious. See if she has the balls to say "Can I have an extra plate for my husband?"

Good idea

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02-08-2011 , 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cosines11

get paper plates and write names on them with permanent marker. on the last one, write "XYZ's husband's take-home feast".

Good idea #2

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02-08-2011 , 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gs3737

When I asked what was funny she said "you know she did that last year? And the year before?"

Wife said that is the type of person she is, doesn't think it's worth bringing up.

ugh this and doing it before the actual party and putting it aside has me just hating on this lady.

i would resteal that mofo next year soon after she makes it and hides it. 100%

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02-08-2011 , 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GrassHopperAA

Ok, just read the last 13 posts so I have a question about something I did, not stingy, but weird.

So I get invited to a super bowl party from someone I met the previous night (went out with a mutual friend). On his facebook page or the event page for the party he says, "Those of you who feel obligated, can bring beer (but not light beer) or any type of dip." I never felt obligated, but I strangely felt obligated now.

I plan to get dip on the way but realize all the dip is probably sold out at the store. I remember my mom had just bought some Pace salsa, so I just grab that. She bought this mainly for herself, so I'd have to replace it afterwards.

Well the party was great and at the end I see the Pace salsa isn't used. I don't care about how much it cost, but I get this idea in my head and it drives me mad. The idea is they never use it. I also feel wierd asking "hey are you guys gonna use this?" to someone I met the day before.

So I kinda sneak it out of the party by putting it near the door, then going around and saying bye to everyone, then grabbing it by the door as I leave.

Very wierd experience caused by my compulsive nature to not let anything go to waste.

edit: what do you guys think?

just very bizarre - I can't really relate to it at all.

I would just think of it as a gift to the party hosts and not give it a second thought.

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02-08-2011 , 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 27offsuit

ugh this and doing it before the actual party and putting it aside has me just hating on this lady.

i would resteal that mofo next year soon after she makes it and hides it. 100%

Another excellent idea. It is going to be tough to run a prop bet, ration plates, mark her plate and hide it, but that would be the ultimate.

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02-08-2011 , 12:48 PM

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Story about the water jug is one of the greatest stories i have ever read

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02-08-2011 , 01:31 PM

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DD kills it again. Should start a blog.

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02-08-2011 , 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GrassHopperAA

Half the girls there know the size of my package so I'm not going to get away with putting it in my pants. The ground floor window thing would have worked but the locks were jammed.

nbrag

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Originally Posted by 27offsuit

ugh this and doing it before the actual party and putting it aside has me just hating on this lady.

i would resteal that mofo next year soon after she makes it and hides it. 100%

Since she made the plate early and put it aside, you should have just taken it and walked in the room and started eating it. Hiding it is not a bad idea. Either that or wrap it up and put it in the fridge, come in the room and announce to her that hubby's plate is wrapped and fridged for her for later.