The Art of the Secret Code.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005Last night after the Association meeting for my condo. Big mike and I hung out at the local bar and talked over the soon to be roommate situation. We mainly focused on going out and how we'd need to coordinate bringing anyone home and also communicate better when we're at the bar. It came to a mutual agreement that we needed "to work on our codes."
The more I thought about it, I was amazed at how much friends use their little codes when they're out with each other.
You could just be blunt and say "Look at that Hottie over there!" But more often it seems there's something more obscure like "Bunny on the right!" Or something completely obscure like "You heading for the stadium? Turn Right!"
Then there's the code for at the bar or club. Instead of saying "I don't want to be dancing with this fugly person!" you'll hear "Hey Slacker, did you have something you wanted me for?" or maybe "Blackhawk down!"
Big Mike and I already have had two communication breakdowns. One was at Gasthofs when a fugly chick started ass-grinding him and he said "I don't think I want any of this." He ended up dancing with her and looking all snuggly so I just figured he was in "any play is good play" mode. The other breakdown was when I was out with Conservative Girl and said I was thinking about "calling it and early night". I meant I'm trying to get out of there ASAP so we can go out, but he took it literally and left before I got home.
We decided technology was a good things, so we're definitely going to use Text messaging more to communicate covertly. Also,we've decided to forgo the towel on the door warning of having a girl over and set up an led indicator by the doors. Yeah. We're geeks.
So yeah, we've now established the following:
"Calling it an early night." means I'll get back ASAP, if I take too long, call with a reason to leave.
"Man on Fire" is a cry for help at the club.
"Going to Grenada" is telling the other person that they'll fall on the "grenade" of the non-cute friend. This can also end up "I am NOT taking that
vacation to Grenada" for extreme situations.
And in case one of us is coming in hot for a landing at home base: "It's a good night to clear the deck."
So, what do you have as codes? Spill the beans!
posted by Chief Slacker @ 12:24 PM,
9 Comments:
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At Tue Jul 19, 03:36:00 PM,
said...
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Whenever we use a time in a conversation, it's more or less referring to a hot broad at that location on the clock.
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At Tue Jul 19, 04:30:00 PM,
Me said...
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Man, that code stuff sure makes me glad I'm married :)
But, come to think of it, I don't remember having any codes...I probably would just have a pathetic look on my face and my girlfriends would come rescue me :) -
At Tue Jul 19, 05:44:00 PM,
Marie said...
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Yeah, I can't say that I used code words but I do make plenty of facial expressions. lol
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At Tue Jul 19, 05:51:00 PM,
Chief Slacker said...
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Cap B - Definitely a classic ;O)
Beth - Looks can work well too!
Marie - Works better for long distance I suppose? -
At Tue Jul 19, 06:57:00 PM,
Marie said...
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Yes, exactly. I can throw a look of agony to a friend from across the room if all else fails. lol
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At Tue Jul 19, 07:32:00 PM,
Laura said...
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Yeah, I don't think I've ever used code words either, but...facial expressions are priceless. :)
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At Wed Jul 20, 09:17:00 AM,
Chief Slacker said...
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Marie - and ll because we're to nice just to say "Get off me!" Don't wanna ruin anyones night.
Laura - A face is worth a thousand words as well?
Diana - I can't imagine taht any guy ever arguesd with "wanna come back to my place" coming from you ;O) And yeah, codes don't have to be just for the clubs! -
At Wed Jul 20, 12:30:00 PM,
Becki said...
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Wow. Ok that cracked me up. You boys are so cute with your elaborate routines. Generally I don't think girls have the codes so much as blatantly plead with their friends to rescue them. Expressions definitely play a big part in that.
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At Wed Jul 20, 01:43:00 PM,
Chief Slacker said...
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Aurora - Girls are cuter :O)