Last night Bossy and her husband were watching an interview with new Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who was busy sort of explaining a revamped bank bail-out plan, but meanwhile Bossy was all, “Timothy Geithner is a Romulan!”
To which Bossy’s husband replied, “You mean Vulcan. The pointy ears.”
And Bossy was all, “No, Romulan. They have pointy ears too. Kirstie Alley was a Romulan in The Wrath of Khan. Pointy ears.”
Bossy skipped all the details about how Vulcans and Romulans are physically the same except Romulans have more pronounced ridges on their foreheads, and she skipped how both Vulcans and Romulans were originally an aggressive species sharing the same deadly hot planet, but then the Vulcans decided logic was better than war, and the Romulans disagreed and went off looking for their own planet, where they continued their aggressive warlike ways.
And Bossy skipped all of these details because, gah.
This is young teen Bossy with her boyfriend of an impossibly long duration, who was impossibly too old for her teen self, and worse: impossibly wrong for her. And he introduced Bossy to the original Star Trek television series.
There were things about Star Trek Bossy liked, although they probably weren’t the things her boyfriend imagined she was sitting there liking. Bored with most story lines, Bossy would try to imagine how many drinks Doc had before filming. Or she would try to cut Spock’s hair with her imagination.
Bossy and her then boyfriend even went to a few Star Trek conventions. And no they didn’t dress up as Klingons and ask George Takai questions like, “What is the grain the Tribbles ate while on Sherman’s Planet?”
Bossy has mixed feelings about these memories, because although something like Star Trek was innocuous, Bossy wasn’t being her whole self.
Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about something your teenage self did that was totally out of character as a result of a significant other?
And be sure to check back later today for the outest of all characterness on the web.
Hokie Deb says
February 11, 2009 at 10:42 amTried to be less smart than I really am. Pointless!
http://thaxtonfam.blogspot.com
GreatAunt says
February 11, 2009 at 10:49 amI stupidly married the fool. Divorced him three years later.
BOSSY says
February 11, 2009 at 10:53 amWore designer jeans. Gag Bossy with a really big spoon.
BOSSY says
February 11, 2009 at 10:54 amBut only because the jeans were a present. Later tossed.
Debby says
February 11, 2009 at 11:02 amdated one only
afraid to hurt feelings
wanted another instead
BOSSY says
February 11, 2009 at 11:06 amOnce dressed like that boyfriend, tie, boots, and all. Retch.
BOSSY says
February 11, 2009 at 11:08 amAllowed boyfriend to alter the way she treated old friends.
Little Miss Sunshine State says
February 11, 2009 at 11:12 amMusician. Stopped dating Band Geeks.
Dated athlete, then married him!
BOSSY says
February 11, 2009 at 11:13 amGave into jealousy. Bossy has one word to sell.
jennifer says
February 11, 2009 at 11:15 amI wore western wear to the Homecoming dance in ’88.
sherry says
February 11, 2009 at 11:17 amHitchhiked cross country together- thank goodness no John Wayne Gacey!
And also? I didn’t know young teen Bossy used to date Dee Dee Ramone. Way to go, Bossy!
Kelly says
February 11, 2009 at 11:17 amThe answer to “What kind of grain did the Tribbles eat?” is Quadrotriticale. I too was a ST fan back in the day.
krg says
February 11, 2009 at 11:24 amsat on inlaw’s kingsize bed to watch color star trek, stupid.
may I buy the word please?
Tiffany says
February 11, 2009 at 11:24 amIgnored instincts, lied to mom, but he was sloppy kisser.
Almudena says
February 11, 2009 at 11:27 ami will buy word. “into” should be “in to.” no offense.
Unemployed Susan says
February 11, 2009 at 11:28 amImmersed myself in a questionable religious group for three years.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
February 11, 2009 at 11:29 amI really can’t–my crowd was one big group date.
Almudena says
February 11, 2009 at 11:30 amuh-oh. perhaps i am wrong. will give word back.
Tuli says
February 11, 2009 at 11:30 amDrag races. Unlaced, floppy high-tops. My revenge? I Became a Cheerleader.
wrh says
February 11, 2009 at 11:35 amUrgent need for therapy and medication just thinking on it.
The Great Getzby says
February 11, 2009 at 11:36 amWatched entirely too much Disney crap and bought too much
rockle says
February 11, 2009 at 11:37 amWhat is “out of character” to the completely lunatic crazypants?
Buf says
February 11, 2009 at 11:38 amSlept in boys cabin at band camp, lied, snuck around.
rockle says
February 11, 2009 at 11:39 am… but seriously, I didn’t date anyone who wasn’t gay until I met my husband, so I suppose the worst thing that happened was that I had bad perms and worse bangs until I was a sophomore in college. (Which kind of bothers me, actually, because at least two of my gay ex-boyfriends are now hairdressers. WHY DIDN’T THEY TELL ME?)
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
February 11, 2009 at 11:45 amPretended size didn’t matter when we all know it does.
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
February 11, 2009 at 11:45 amHeh. <– I couldn’t add that up there because then eleven.
Alwyn says
February 11, 2009 at 11:51 amUsed entire cans of Aqua Net for stupid punk shows.
David says
February 11, 2009 at 11:51 amCan’t. No significant other during teen years. Zip. Zilch. Nada.
David says
February 11, 2009 at 11:54 amAnd I can’t believe Bossy had to be introduced to Star Trek. We are the same generation and you had to have been in cultural lock-down not to have been aware and watched at least a dozen of the most popular episodes. Both my sister and I found it unavoidable. We were never huge Trekkie fans but we enjoyed the show.
Michele says
February 11, 2009 at 12:14 pmWas expected to live under same dark cloud he did.
Amy in NJ says
February 11, 2009 at 12:21 pmtie dye everything; coveted VW microbus to follow the Dead
Pam from Ohio says
February 11, 2009 at 12:27 pm17 year old teenage self started dating 25 year old biker dude (sososo cute!), and became biker chick. Until mom drove by biker house one day and saw 17 year old teenage self sitting on the porch steps. That was the end of THAT. Four months later, 17 year old teenage self was voted Homecoming Queen. …and the beat goes on!
MariaV says
February 11, 2009 at 12:31 pmI’m too independent for my own good. I’m always me.
rebekah says
February 11, 2009 at 12:32 pmJane Austen: “men like discourse”. Truth? Closeted gay Mormons do.
Domestic Goddess (in training) says
February 11, 2009 at 12:35 pmTolerated gangsta rap, video games and being his last priority.
Domestic Goddess (in training) says
February 11, 2009 at 12:35 pmDumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, and dumb.
Stacey Ball says
February 11, 2009 at 12:41 pmStopped changing my hair color because he liked it blond.
jandondi says
February 11, 2009 at 12:41 pmI was distracted by every goofball. Definately goalless, planless. WASTE
Kristine says
February 11, 2009 at 12:46 pmApplied to a college I didn’t want to go to
jandondi says
February 11, 2009 at 12:47 pmWent to country club with Republicans. but I’m a fast learner.
BOSSY says
February 11, 2009 at 12:47 pmOh yeahhhhhh, went to a college near home. For him.
Manic Mommy says
February 11, 2009 at 12:49 pmLovely HS BF. Didn’t eff up until 20s. Then? Ohhh.
BOSSY says
February 11, 2009 at 12:52 pmAte lots of stuff with melted cheese. Learned to jog.
Reeb says
February 11, 2009 at 1:01 pmActed okay with his sleeping with another girl. I wasn’t.
Reeb says
February 11, 2009 at 1:02 pm(“Sexual revolution” and all that. I discovered I wasn’t revolutionary.)
Laura says
February 11, 2009 at 1:05 pmCaused my parents’ phone bill to leap into triple digits.
SHA says
February 11, 2009 at 1:06 pmcouldn’t let go summer stalking ended up transferring high schools
Kimi says
February 11, 2009 at 1:09 pmSpent way too much time in my boyfriend’s single-wide trailer.
andi says
February 11, 2009 at 1:09 pmwent to University of Cornfield Left of Annapolis for him
andi says
February 11, 2009 at 1:10 pmwaited for the phone to ring, lost some good friends
POD says
February 11, 2009 at 1:12 pmFirst French kiss, age 12, and held my teeth tight.
andi says
February 11, 2009 at 1:13 pmlet him dump me again & again, low self esteem
Amber Star says
February 11, 2009 at 1:15 pmMy boyfriend got me to get drunk at a bar.
p/f says
February 11, 2009 at 1:18 pm“Smiths” girl went to an evangelical Christian church with him.
Cactus Petunia says
February 11, 2009 at 1:44 pmHmmmm….Should I? Is the statute of limitations up?
karen l says
February 11, 2009 at 1:45 pmhe was such a geek but I thought him awesome
Liz says
February 11, 2009 at 1:53 pmStayed in, didn’t stand up for myself or my family.
Liz says
February 11, 2009 at 1:54 pmWorst part was, I was 26, not 16. Stupid!
Gette says
February 11, 2009 at 1:55 pmDitto Reeb in 43. Free love must have been contagious.
Michelle says
February 11, 2009 at 1:57 pmI spent four years wearing nothing but black.
Elsewhere says
February 11, 2009 at 1:57 pmJoined a corny brassband (flute) because he played the sousaphone.
Jill says
February 11, 2009 at 1:58 pmnever ever ever ever shared my opinions about anything. Boring!!!!
Cat says
February 11, 2009 at 1:59 pmDumped a friend over him. Fool. She forgave me.
cynthiagirl says
February 11, 2009 at 2:02 pmI let him be my boyfriend because he was persistent.
SnowWhitemommy says
February 11, 2009 at 2:02 pmFootball star….cheerleader…..break-up hell…didn’t stand up for myself….
heyjoe says
February 11, 2009 at 2:09 pmStar Trek? Bossy is a geek! Or was that not really a secret?
Tracy says
February 11, 2009 at 2:10 pmMe 21..him 32..too much….got out…married man ofmydreamsfor21yearsnow!
Eliza says
February 11, 2009 at 2:36 pmSpent most of college SOBER. His mom: alcoholic. Him: teetotaler.
Say What? says
February 11, 2009 at 2:36 pmHung out at hockey rink way more than needed too!
Birdie23 says
February 11, 2009 at 2:39 pmwore black/ red spandex jeans, sneaked into a Club
Lance says
February 11, 2009 at 2:44 pmBroke into a house to try and get girl into the Jacuzzi. It didn’t work. Spent the rest of the night with my phazer on stun.
Theresa says
February 11, 2009 at 2:49 pmme 19, he 41 & lived at home with mom.
Alissa says
February 11, 2009 at 2:53 pmOh hell. Where to start? I was similarly involved in the dark arts. But substitute Star Trek with D&D. ‘Nuff said. But then add to it that I stopped wearing mini skirts (i.e. very wide belts) and high heels and make-up. And then I stopped going out with friends to listen to punk music and cause trouble. And then I stopped going out with the girls for coffee and conversation. And then I had to stop returning their calls.
But don’t worry. I found myself again. Dumped him and got a bitchen tattoo to remind myself in case I every forget again.
p.j. says
February 11, 2009 at 2:53 pmNone so significant. Trolled Rutgers’ fraternity row with H.S. girlfriends.
Alissa says
February 11, 2009 at 2:56 pmSorry. Missed the “10-word” part of the assignment.
Jenny says
February 11, 2009 at 3:34 pmTurned one good kiss into a two-year relationship.
Jacqui says
February 11, 2009 at 3:47 pmGave up black boots. Wore Laura Ashley.
heels says
February 11, 2009 at 3:55 pmI went to a cold-ass football game. Never again.
TanyaK says
February 11, 2009 at 3:55 pmWore denim mini, watched same band 5 nights a week.
Catherine McP says
February 11, 2009 at 3:58 pmTeen me dated 30yr lawyer, but I preferred back alley.
Andrea's Sweet Life says
February 11, 2009 at 4:22 pmHung out with criminals, real me went to cops later.
Lee of MWOB says
February 11, 2009 at 4:36 pmStupidly driving in cars with drunk, drugged-up dudes – *shudder*
rikki says
February 11, 2009 at 5:00 pmPretended to be shy, thought it was cute. It was dumb.
chantel says
February 11, 2009 at 5:05 pmPretended to like foi gras. I drew the line sardines.
HAGERDASH says
February 11, 2009 at 5:24 pmIn high school, my significant other was a fluffy pillow.
kj says
February 11, 2009 at 5:29 pmpracticed kissing on a nearly life size poster of Sting
Nellyfrittata says
February 11, 2009 at 5:42 pmJoined Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism sect when Catholic boyfriend dumped me.
amy says
February 11, 2009 at 5:58 pmI woke up early to go jogging. Young love = craziness.
kate says
February 11, 2009 at 6:05 pmliking whitesnake, tesla, great white, metallica and smoking pot.
corrie says
February 11, 2009 at 6:12 pmRealized how easy being maniuplated can be!
Meg says
February 11, 2009 at 6:16 pmDated younger brother of significant other after breakup.
What was I thinking????
Sven says
February 11, 2009 at 6:40 pmDidn’t come out when we both knew I was gay.
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says
February 11, 2009 at 6:58 pm*blushing* Had car sex in a nightclub parking lot.
Kate says
February 11, 2009 at 7:55 pmDetroit Grand Prix: zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom yawn.
elizkitten says
February 11, 2009 at 7:56 pmPunched his new girlfriend at a punk rock club. Slut!
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
February 11, 2009 at 8:17 pm1. I have so many I don’t know where to begin.
2. I pretended to love Waylon Jennings and Harley Davidson gear.
3. I pretended to linger on his every word (while cringing).
4. I pretended to love everything he did and lost myself.
Sparx says
February 11, 2009 at 8:25 pmI can’t write that in public! Don’t be ridiculous, Boss.
swistle says
February 11, 2009 at 9:00 pmSplit cost of make-money-at-home book. (Didn’t profit.)
BOSSY says
February 11, 2009 at 9:20 pmHe made Bossy stop rubber-banding the cuffs of her Parachute pants.
lizski says
February 11, 2009 at 9:32 pmLearned more about football than I ever wanted to know.
Michele says
February 11, 2009 at 9:45 pmLost myself – by making him always first
Dumb dumb
Dumb
BOSSY says
February 11, 2009 at 9:53 pmOh, and tolerated enough cologne to hate scents for life.
Kerri Anne says
February 11, 2009 at 10:06 pmPretended to like his friend who drove drunk, was an ass.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
February 11, 2009 at 10:26 pmI clipped his nasty toenails and did so while smiling.
Maria says
February 11, 2009 at 11:23 pmRegret: Romeo and Juliet schtick, Kept: The Cure tape.
Bonnie says
February 11, 2009 at 11:25 pmPlayed “Dutiful Virginia Hostess” then finally divorced the drunk bastard!
Do You Hear Voices? says
February 11, 2009 at 11:31 pmDropped acid, did the nasty on his parents’ water bed.
LisaJane says
February 11, 2009 at 11:36 pmLaying beside airport runway, night, beer, jets taking off overhead
Mo says
February 11, 2009 at 11:39 pmWent out with mother’s boyfriend cuz he asked me to.
sugarpie says
February 12, 2009 at 12:36 amOooof, Bossy! Ten words? Lets talk on ten-paragraph- Friday.
lindswing says
February 12, 2009 at 12:53 amSignificant other? If only. Resigned to merely worship from afar.
Lis says
February 12, 2009 at 2:07 amDumped high school boyfriend. Thought grass was greener. It wasn’t.
Karen (submommy) says
February 12, 2009 at 2:45 amAlmost had sex to make him stay. Didn’t. Thank God.
Adorable Girlfriend says
February 12, 2009 at 7:51 amMoved to PHL, got dumped, new Jewish Southener. Love him!
Happy Valentines Day to all!
Carol M says
February 12, 2009 at 9:44 amMemorized all Philly Flyers players for him. I hate hockey!
janet says
February 12, 2009 at 10:26 amBossy has an awful lot to say on this subject!
country mouse says
February 12, 2009 at 2:12 pmTolerated his unmotivated ass. Faked appreciation of comic book collection. Ugh.
Black Hockey Jesus says
February 12, 2009 at 3:18 pmI can’t remember that shit, Bossy. I was way drunk.
Reeb says
February 12, 2009 at 4:08 pmGood segue: national economics to loser boyfriends. Classic Bossy topic!
sammy says
February 12, 2009 at 8:50 pmRapelled down a mountain – scared shitless – realized I loved it!!.
Me says
February 13, 2009 at 1:29 pmDoes Significant Other include parents? Withered under “umbrella of protection.”
Linda_M says
February 13, 2009 at 9:52 pmCared too much about what others thought. Lost self.
Blairie Lou Hoo says
February 14, 2009 at 4:43 amI am a teen so nothing really as of yet. =]
p.s. OMG that’s Johnny Sacks!<3 (rip)
I had no idea you dated him!
p.s.s. Treckies make me laugh.
Beth says
February 14, 2009 at 5:01 pmSpent much time covering his drug habit. Now he’s dead.
Renee in Seattle says
February 16, 2009 at 2:17 pmPlayed D&D and smoked pot. Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck.