Why the heck do teenagers (and even pre-teens) like to break off into couples, and in case no one knew that they were "going out," they have to slobber all over each other in public?
It's disgusting!
It's insecure!
It's immature!
It's infatuation!
As a lifeguard, you notice that many couples apparently think that the pool is a romantic spot to do their slobbering. I know from years of experience that the pool is indeed not a romantic place to dwell in. The water is disgusting...but we won't delve into that right now.
It's bad enough when you see little 12-year-olds doing it. It's disgusting. Who are their parents? When I was 12, I wasn't even thinking about boys...I was thinking about...swimming and soccer.
But I've found out something new. PDA is way worse when it's someone you know. I was once considered their "friend," but after graduation, I was no further use for them, and even though we are on the same premises often, they try very hard to ignore me and make it obvious that I'm being ignored. Frankly, I don't care. But when they're kissing and flirting in front of all the little kids I coach, then I'm bothered. Immensely. They apparently kissed underwater. These comments ensue from some of my little swimmers: (Keep in mind, the ones who witnessed are of Spanish descent. So imagine all of these phrases said with a little-kid latino accent...)
"Eww! Gross!"
(Me)"What happened?"
"Adam was kissing that woman in the pink suit underwater!"
(Me)"Are you sure?"
"Yes! I have four witnesses: my eyes, and my goggles!"
(Me) "Oh, that's not good. You should've punched them and told them to cut it out!"
"But Adam would've killed me!"
(Me) "I'll just beat him up if he lays one finger on you."
"Cool! Let's do it next time!"
I'm very tired of PDA. If you must go kiss someone, please go do it in front of your parents. Not at the pool. I've seen enough and yelled at enough to last me a lifetime.
Yes. I do yell at them. While other guards watch with fascination, or politely looking away...I whistle at 'em and tell them to cut it out. Usually the couple look insulted and move to another lonely corner in another pool to kiss, and to kiss so the whole world will witness the couople who will probably break up sooner than you think.
8 comments:
Ha ha!
Yes, it's always a little embarrassing to witness...
I too find it discusting when college couples are making out on the grass, at the park, in bikini's and such, next to the kiddie toys!!! There's always the response...get a room.
You know, I must not ever be in the wrong places because, other than high school hallways, this hasn't been a problem. Probably because I was too busy with my own...
It is definately a result of insecurity about a relationship. When couples PDA around little kids, it might teach little kids that it is ok to do. No wonder our world is becoming corrupt! I want a boyfriend who I don't have to do anything like PDA to let them know I care about them. It seems a more meaningful relationship if the boy and the girl in the couple just KNOW they care for each other without having to be nasty to prove it.
You already have that starry boyfriend.
Infatuation...mmm.
That is definitely not infatuation.
And, I keep checking your blog for a new post but-- in vain!
I will not stand for spotty blogging from the Nedge... she has given us too many prolific posts.
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