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    OK, so I've been sat in work listening to two women talk about what 'colour schemes' they have in their respective houses for nearly twenty minutes.

    I mean, Jesus. Surely this conversation tops out at around four minutes? How can any person whittle on for so long about such a ridiculously mundane subject?

    What conversations have you listened to recently that have made you want to gouge out your own eyes through boredom?

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    Well Bubba, let me tell you about how the various colours in my house make this the homiest place...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shauna View Post
    Well Bubba, let me tell you about how the various colours in my house make this the homiest place...
    GOD NO!!!

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    I made the mistake of asking my mother how her day was once.
    This post brought to you by the power of boobs. Dear lord them boobs. Amen

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    I made the mistake of asking my elderly grandmother how she was feeling. That's an hour of my life I repeated throughout the day thanks to the fact her memory is trout.

    Because I'm one hell of a butler.

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    One of my former bosses would say. "Oh, can I borrow you for like, two minutes? Just two minutes."

    It was 30, at the least. And most of the time she would just repeat herself. Then as I'm leaving, "oh! I forgot one thing!" ... and those were usually like five things.

    I would zone out and die at the weekly meetings when she spoke.

    Starting on my left with one, your number comes up, you go.

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    Shauna and I would be the women having that conversation.

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    And me too, Shorty.

    House decoration is a very important thing, Daniel.
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    Men, amirite

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shauna View Post
    Men, amirite
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    Jinx you are absolutely smurfing insane. Never change.

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    I listen to people talk all day for a living. I had a 40 odd minute rant directed at me yesterday for something that wasn't even my fault or responsibility. What's more I had to sit there and pay attention because he kept putting pointed comments in my direction expecting response. Even worse I have to retain this information to make valid comments on the call in case the quality guys listen to it.

    I think I can out-top anyone in here for horrible conversations you don't want to hear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hypoallergenic Cactuar View Post
    I made the mistake of asking my mother how her day was once everyday.
    Sometimes I just need to sit in the same room and not say a thing to hear about every single sale and coupon used that week. It's especially good when the cashier gives her trouble. Oh no, call the fire department!



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    Pretty much any conversation females are having out in public is awful. I swear to god, women flock together and challenge each other to a stupid-off. Whoever looks the most stupid gets the guy.


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    Bubba just get up and leave. I don't care if you're on the train for smurf's sake. Just get up and get off the train.

    They see me rolling. They hating, patrolling.
    Trying to catch me riding dirty.


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    At my work I am in Quality Assurance, so I am often INVOLVED in the long boring conversations.

    However, I know people have thought the same about me and a friend discussing video games while in line for food or something. I called them plebians and bragged about my $250,000K/year job.

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