The below is a comment I made over at Aussa’s Blog (a blog I can never say enough good things about), in response to one of her hilarious posts: Ridiculous On The Job Injuries
http://aussalorens.com/2014/07/10/ridiculous-on-the-job-injuries/
Her prompt: What’s the most ridiculous way you’ve injured yourself?
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Back in the Middle Ages (1980’s) when I owned my tropical fish store in Nacogdoches
(Yes, That ‘Oldest Town in Texas’), I was trying to clean the front glass of one of my retail tanks (ten gallon) which housed an electric catfish (like an electric eel, but with higher amps and voltage).
I was standing on a stool as ‘Benny Franklin’s’ tank was on the third tier—you just know I had to name him
—since I’d had him ‘in-stock’ for months (All the East Texans were interested in were guppies, goldfish, and ‘crud-eaters’).
Anyhow, as I was keeping a watchful eye on Benny, lest I inadvertently swerve my paw/forearm into him, a customer walked up to me, inquiring (rather vociferously) about where were the crud eaters
(Yes, I have posted about crud-eaters), I took my eye off the prize (my arm) just for-a-second. Yep: Bam! Brushed Benny and received a shock which knocked me off the stool and flat on my ass.
Malapterurus electricus- shock yer ass-officus
Embarrassed? What do you think? I was supposedly a ‘professional aquarist.’
Apparently not-on-that-day.
The potential crud-eater customer just looked down at me and announced dryly that she would try ‘Ben Franklin’s’ (coincidence? or irony?) or better still Wal*Mart up the road.
Guess I did not answer her query quick enough as I was taking my own sweet time in my sincere effort to start breathing again.
True Story: you can take my word for it.
😉
Cheers to you Aussa,
Always my pleasure to visit y’all, and glean inspiration for future posts (sincerely).
–Lance
Video Credit: JoniJourney
DFWSteve,
We’re all under-achiever convicts.
Tropical fish, huh. Kim B told me one time he was importing ‘tropical birds’. What’s the deal with former HG dudes and “tropicals”?
You’re too kinda Aussa. Thank you for responding. You are now a rock star… In a very good way.
When I was in Texas… we called it “Texas Power and Light”.
Holy crap! Now that’s a legit injury. Also I think I need one of those fish. It could come in handy…
Reblogged this on Texan Tales & Hieroglyphics and commented:
This is actually a shamelessly self-abashed promo for Aussa. ( http://aussalorens.com/2014/07/10/ridiculous-on-the-job-injuries/) She ‘rites’ so well… I want to grow up to write like her.
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She laughed right along with me! You’re welcome as always. 🙂
I wanted to go with Joe’s Catch And Release but couldn’t find it on youtube. I’m glad you like my wordless comment. 🙂
Tasty tasty duck! 😀
Thank you very much Anna.
Did your daughter like it too?
I appreciate your read and your enthusiastic comment.
🙂
Heathen My Friend.
You have added immense value to my post.
That’s what I’m talkin’ ’bout!
(Next to Lenny and Carlin, You know I love Joe! ‘Cause I’m just that way!)
Thanks muchisimo!!
This is hilarious! I had to show my daughter. Hope your booty recovered quickly. 😉
Don’t get me started on puns! I’ve tried to “scale” back on them. LMAO! you’re welcome 🙂
Hahahah!
Thanks Laura!
Shocking! But sounds kinda fishy to me. 😛
Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy to provide a little humor.
🙂
Thank you for providing my first laugh of the day.
Fondly,
Elizabeth
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Love when she sang with Roy
I just knew she had a great sense of humor. Now I have her song “Constant Craving” in my head. Gonna havta download it.
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She laughed too.
That’s just wrong!
Hahahaha!
Yeah . . it was so cool. Then my Dad asked who she was. ;D
KD Lang? Really? Tres cool!
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My father was born in Fort Macleod a few years after Joni. They never met. I did introduce him to KD once.