So I'm a genius.
I go out for a run about an hour ago. On the way back I stop off at the 7-11 by my house to grab something to drink.
As I walk in I see my buddy Neal. I've known him for 25+ years. He lives about 1/2 a mile from where I do. I probably see him at one of the nearby stores at least once a month.
So he's at the counter paying for his stuff. I come up and say "Hey, assbag. What's going on?" and put out my hand to shake his.
It's not Neal.
In all fairness to myself this guy looked exactly like Neal. Exactly. He looked more like Neal that Neal's own brother does.
As soon as I realize that it isn't Neal I figure I should do what a normal person would do and say "Oh jeez. I'm so sorry. You look exactly like a buddy of mine. Wow, I feel stupid." Then maybe we'd have a quick laugh.
Oh, hell no. I decide I can play it off.
The guy looks confused as hell but shakes my hand. Obviously he's trying to figure out who the #### just called him an ### bag. I say "Well good to see you again, man. Sorry but I'm in a hurry." Then I quickly move over to the other side of the store by the drink cooler.
I'm thinking that if I just stand there for a minute and study the sports drinks really hard he'll shrug it off and just leave.
Nope.
He comes over. "I'm sorry but I'm still trying to remember your name." So here's my second chance to come clean. Of course that would be to easy.
Me: Oh, I'm Brian. We met at...damn...it was just a couple of months ago. Where was that?
Not Neal: Yeah I'm not sure either.
Me: I'm totally blanking on it too. I know I was there with my wife. Damn. Heh, I'm losing my memory. Nice to see you again though.
Not Neal: Yeah. Crazy. You take care.
Then he leaves.
What's the matter with me?