Comments on: My First Shoe Shine http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/ Where humor comes to die Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:52:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: mojotek http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/#comment-19345 mojotek Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:51:27 +0000 http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/2006/12/my-first-shoe-shine.html#comment-19345 <b>Eddie:</b> Well, the shine was $5, so I just tipped him $3, which is actually 60%. A lot if you're dining out, but I guess it's probably a lot for a shoe shine too. Eddie: Well, the shine was $5, so I just tipped him $3, which is actually 60%. A lot if you’re dining out, but I guess it’s probably a lot for a shoe shine too.

]]> By: Eddie http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/#comment-18857 Eddie Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:46:42 +0000 http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/2006/12/my-first-shoe-shine.html#comment-18857 I have to admit, I would have *no* idea what an appropriate tip would be for a shoe shine. I have to admit, I would have *no* idea what an appropriate tip would be for a shoe shine.

]]> By: mojotek http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/#comment-18767 mojotek Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:07:42 +0000 http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/2006/12/my-first-shoe-shine.html#comment-18767 <b>anonymouscoworker:</b> It was a little disconcerting... I didn't realize how many people would stare at me while I was up there. <b>Dawn:</b> Really? I'll admit, I usually only see them in airports. But I know I can always count on seeing them at the race track. <b>Poobah:</b> Having experienced both, Keeneland wins hands down. Actually, the infield at the Derby is WAY over rated now that you <em>really</em> can't sneak booze in. anonymouscoworker: It was a little disconcerting… I didn’t realize how many people would stare at me while I was up there.

Dawn: Really? I’ll admit, I usually only see them in airports. But I know I can always count on seeing them at the race track.

Poobah: Having experienced both, Keeneland wins hands down. Actually, the infield at the Derby is WAY over rated now that you really can’t sneak booze in.

]]> By: Omnipotent Poobah http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/#comment-18729 Omnipotent Poobah Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:31:18 +0000 http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/2006/12/my-first-shoe-shine.html#comment-18729 Kenneland sure beats the infield at the Derby, don't it? Kenneland sure beats the infield at the Derby, don’t it?

]]> By: Dawn (webmiztris) http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/#comment-18703 Dawn (webmiztris) Wed, 20 Dec 2006 17:47:54 +0000 http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/2006/12/my-first-shoe-shine.html#comment-18703 Seriously, I didn't even know that there WERE shoe shiners anymore. How retro! :D Seriously, I didn’t even know that there WERE shoe shiners anymore. How retro! :D

]]> By: anoymouscoworker http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/#comment-18693 anoymouscoworker Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:08:45 +0000 http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/2006/12/my-first-shoe-shine.html#comment-18693 I always wondered what it would be like up on that pedestal. I always wondered what it would be like up on that pedestal.

]]> By: mojotek http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/#comment-18692 mojotek Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:02:40 +0000 http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/2006/12/my-first-shoe-shine.html#comment-18692 <b>Dedd:</b> Shhhhh... don't tell anybody. I think I'm going to draw the line at the manicure though. <b>Phoenix:</b> I always do that at the airport too. Now don't go thinking I've gone and joined the other side, though! Dedd: Shhhhh… don’t tell anybody. I think I’m going to draw the line at the manicure though.

Phoenix: I always do that at the airport too. Now don’t go thinking I’ve gone and joined the other side, though!

]]> By: The Phoenix http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/#comment-18690 The Phoenix Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:13:45 +0000 http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/2006/12/my-first-shoe-shine.html#comment-18690 I've always been in a hurry when a shoeshiner is around - usually at the airport. It just seems so...upper crustish. I’ve always been in a hurry when a shoeshiner is around - usually at the airport. It just seems so…upper crustish.

]]> By: Ignatius Dedd http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/#comment-18689 Ignatius Dedd Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:12:53 +0000 http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/2006/12/my-first-shoe-shine.html#comment-18689 What's next...a manicure? Mojotek, are you turning into...(shudder)...a METROSEXUAL???? What’s next…a manicure? Mojotek, are you turning into…(shudder)…a METROSEXUAL????

]]> By: mojotek http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/#comment-18688 mojotek Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:09:30 +0000 http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/2006/12/my-first-shoe-shine.html#comment-18688 <b>Ugly Toy:</b> Trainers? You mean like tennis shoes or sneakers? It's amazing how different everyday terminology can be across the pond. But don't envy me! It was just $5 (not sure on the conversion rate there)... so all you gotta do is make sure you got that many quid on you when you're out and about with your best shoes on. Ugly Toy: Trainers? You mean like tennis shoes or sneakers? It’s amazing how different everyday terminology can be across the pond.

But don’t envy me! It was just $5 (not sure on the conversion rate there)… so all you gotta do is make sure you got that many quid on you when you’re out and about with your best shoes on.

]]> By: Ugly Toy http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/commentary/my-first-shoe-shine/#comment-18679 Ugly Toy Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:21:32 +0000 http://www.gangstas-hugs.com/2006/12/my-first-shoe-shine.html#comment-18679 You know a really good shiner when he can get a shine on trainers, even white ones! I've never had my shoes shined and I'm unlikely to ever get them shined either. I envy you... You know a really good shiner when he can get a shine on trainers, even white ones! I’ve never had my shoes shined and I’m unlikely to ever get them shined either. I envy you…

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