CHUCKLE #373 | September 10th, 2009
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I have friends who play "hooky" and go to movies in the middle of the day. While I've been invited, I've never had the nerve to go. These friends are otherwise quite responsible. They are not Martini pushing "ladies who lunch" or exhibit any other hussy-like behaviors. I respect and admire their carefree spontaneity. But for me, the movie thing still doesn't quite feel "right." I can't get past the feeling that going to the movies in the middle of the day seems self-indulgent given the condition of my garage (a complete wreck) and the hallway full of Christmas boxes from 2008. Before I do anything "fun" shouldn't my life be ship shape? Mustn't I EARN my downtime? And don't get me wrong, I "do lunch," but going to a movie seems at best, brazenly irresponsible in light of my to do list. (Clearly, I have issues.)
I really do think that a "daytime" movie is a GREAT IDEA. It's the ONLY way to fit in all the chick flicks that are produced by Hollywood, and disdained by men everywhere. Just as I would have to be brought kicking and screaming to see Wolverine or GI Joe, my husband would require sedation if he were forced to see more than four romantic comedies a year. So the afternoon movie is a win win for most couples. Much cheaper than counseling. Then why am I so wracked with GUILT at the thought? Does a single movie a "slacker" make? Is noon any different from 7PM? (Only in that the kids are at school and my husband's at work - hence the guilt.) Or is it my inner Yankee that keeps me from the theater?
Anyone else feel this way? I happily accept amateur OR professional psychoanalysis... Let's rationalize playing daytime hooky. I really would like to accept my next daytime movie invitation...once the garage is clean that is...
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I rationalize my daytime movie watching this way:
ReplyDelete1) Get DVDs from the library. No cost = no guilt.
2) Watch movie in the privacy of your own home. No one sees you = no guilt.
3)Put laundry or some other task in front of you while watching the movie so you can pretend you are multi-tasking. Doing more than one thing at a time = no guilt.
Problem solved. I recommend “I Love You Man.”
Its like a "Dirty Little Secret" you have going...and I have enough laundry and sock matching backed up to do an entire afternoon movie marathon!
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