My mate Graeme was watching a Soccer Cup Final on TV with his father and younger brother, as his mum set about an endless round of household chores. All the while, she berated Father about his lack of interest in car washing, lawn mowing, etc. (Guys, you know the drill.)

After ten minutes of ironing and griping, she uttered the classic female complaint, "You never pay any attention to me!" This met with the usual response, "Yeah, in a minute," from the sofa. This was the final straw. She decided to do something about the situation.

Dramatically, she went into the kitchen and returned with a large pair of scissors, stomped loudly 'round to the back of the TV, grabbed the cable, and cut though it with one deft movement of the shears. She then made an involuntary deft movement, flying across the room and crashing against the door into a smoky, dazed heap.

At that point father and sons started paying attention to her. She survived, and laughs about it, but Father always appears sheepish when the story is told.

Submitted on 04/15/2006

Submitted by: Drew Adamson
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James said:
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This is classic family issues pushed beyond the limits! My wife (who read this over my shoulder) and I both found this funny (and therapeutic)! Definitely a good PA! Thanks, Drew!

Sheryl said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Thanks for the story, Drew. Yes, I know how she felt. Getting a guy's attention away from any television game they're interested in requires heavy tactics - but perhaps not quite that heavy.

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