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Does Anyone Feel Like We’re In The Twilight Zone?

posted 4 years ago by kspkap (13055)
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I do! I ventured out the other evening to shop at Winn-Dixie. We’ve been receiving home delivery from Wal-Not, but after 5 times of ordering the same items to be not available, I gave up! In side Winn-Dixie was strange. Maybe a hand full of milk cartons/jugs. Bread was a premium. I’ve been planning for awhile to prepare pulled beef...daughter can’t eat pork.

I headed toward the meat department. Hmm? The meat counter was full...only the ground beef was missing. I’m going to get a pot roast I said to myself. I think the whole store heard me gasp! “$27.00 for a pot roast! I can’t believe this! $27.00 for a pot roast” I scared 3 men away from the counter! I could read their thoughts “Not only have the jails been opened, apparently they’ve let out the loons from the asylums!” Needless to say I didn’t buy one.

OK, we need lunch meat. “What in the hell caused the packaged lunch meat to sky rocket?” OK, I’ll tootle on down to the deli. “Say what?” The deli was closed down and dark with nothing behind the glass counter. “Where am I? I know! This is Candid Camera! Isn’t it?” I’m spinning around looking up & down the aisles. “Where is everyone?” Of course I didn't get an answer. The only people I saw were other customers with that same blank look on their faces...sorta zombie like. It was then I realized it wasn’t Candid Camera...it was The Twilight Zone!

[–] Moonglum9 (10719) 4 years ago

For sure. Especially since this guy began following me around in Jewel and started saying with his lips pulled back tightly against his teeth “Picture a land absent of toilet paper. A land where butts go unwiped, and the only remaining canned goods are waxed beans and Spam. Spam that was processed in a little place known as The Twilight Zone. Doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo doo -doo doo-doooooo”

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

LOL! That was good and fitting for this time of weirdness and uncertainty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVSRm80WzZk

[–] Quasimodo (16388) 4 years ago

All the time.

[–] Otter (24464) 4 years ago

Yeah, everything's been turned upside-down, and I don't recognize my own life.

And now that you mention it, yes, the feeling could be fairly likened to a "Twilight Zone" episode.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

And inside out! It’s not supposed to be this way. 🙅🏼‍♀️ Do you recall the episode where the guy was in a car wreck? All he could move was his little finger, but the rescuers didn’t see it and pronounced him DOA. All of a sudden a tear ran down his cheek! I feel as if we’re heading that way.😢

[–] Otter (24464) 4 years ago

I can't liken the feeling to any particular episode, since that's one TV show I've never obsessed over, but it feels utterly freaky. My old life vanished with a few days warning, it will be months before I dare to attempt to get things back the way I liked them, and I don't think there will be the return to normalcy I crave. This marks the end of one chapter in my life, and the beginning of a new one, I'm sure of that.

You know what it feels like the most? When I woke up one normal day, and heard there had been huge bombings in New York City. I knew then and there that the world would never be the same, and there's some of that feeling... only this time it's far more personal.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

“there's some of that feeling... only this time it's far more personal.”

Exactly! When I was shopping at Winn-Dixie I felt lost...like I wasn’t supposed to be there. By the time I left it was dark. I need to get home where I can shut the world out. Driving home there were just a few cars on the road and it was only 7:00 PM. I had the same feeling I had right before I left Florida on the 18th. It was during the first rush of the panic buying. There was a pall in the air. We needed to be home!

Is this our new normal or are we just being morbid? I find myself standing at a distance from others, the postal carrier, the Wal-Not delivery person, the UPS guy, etc.

I have such empathy for the high school graduates. And, no prom!

[–] Otter (24464) 4 years ago

Oh, this is temporary, life went back to normal after the last pandemic in 1918-1919, and history almost forgot the whole thing. The public forgot it almost completely, and I think that was a far, FAR worse disaster than this will turn out to be.

I just have the feeling that things won't be the same for a lot of people when the doors open again, including me. It's going to be a new chapter in my life.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

A little bit. We're in strange new territory here.

[–] L1 (1316) 4 years ago

what events are going to occur? The loss o fliberty!

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

What is “fliberty”? It sounds like a word a drunk would say. 🤪

[–] db20db (16222) 4 years ago

Or, it's an attempt to create new slang. I encountered this recently when someone sprang "whatev's" on me.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

Huh? Do you take it to be whatever? That’s as bad as Waz Up? Personally I like “fliberty” better. It’s funny. As I wrote prior it sounds like a drunk slurring his/her words. The others are just laziness. We’s goin’ ta has a new dissonary. Slurp! Slurp! 🤪

[–] db20db (16222) 4 years ago

I feel ya! https://giphy.com/gifs/arnold-10CGUnjkbbcH3G

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

That’s perfect! Exactly what I was referring to...a drunk telling us about tis new word inda dissonary fliberty!😳🥳

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

Ha! Ha! Ha! I jus look at the res of em! I’m ure I’m in dare ome ware!🤪🤪🤪

[–] db20db (16222) 4 years ago

One of my favorite clowns as a kid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4mgHNX9eUg

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

No one could beat old Red playing a drunk...except maybe Jackie Gleason. Both hilarious!

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/fc/ec/03/fcec03616a6bfd9c96e646013f47e6f5.jpg

https://briff.me/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Drunk-Fail-5-Toilet.jpg

I’ve been snockered more times than I can remember, but this takes the cake:

https://essentialnewsmarbella.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/embarrasing-pictures-falling-from-toilett.jpg

[–] db20db (16222) 4 years ago

Aaagh! That urinal pic is raw!

[–] Catbookss (13664) 4 years ago

I'm sure that was a typo and they meant "loss of liberty." But I have to say I like fliberty.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

I know. I was just giving a little levity. 😉 If you think about it, it is perfect for that happy swaying drunk. We all need...need a wittle bit of fliberty! Slurp!

I rcvd a call today from my cousin who live about 2 hrs southeast of Dallas. She can’t find today’s gold...toilet paper! Her son lives in CA and apparently he located some with no problem. He’s going to ship her two huge packages of the largest rolls made! Who woulda thought? Having to ship TP to someone half way across country!

The Surgeon General says this is going to be our Pearl Harbor. What does that mean? More people were murdered on 9/11 than Pearl Harbor.

[–] AndyKing1967 (34058) 4 years ago

I've heard of a flibbertigibbet.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

I lake that...flibbertigibbet. Now splain Wan King!

[–] AndyKing1967 (34058) 4 years ago

Flibbertigibbet is a Middle English word referring to a flighty or whimsical person, usually a young woman. In modern use, it is used as a slang term, especially in Yorkshire (English county), for a gossipy or overly talkative person.

It has been used in the following films (that I know of): -
The Sound Of Music
Joe Vs The Volcano
Uncle Buck

[–] Catbookss (13664) 4 years ago

Wild guess: was Maria the flibbertigibbet?

[–] AndyKing1967 (34058) 4 years ago

Kapow! Cat knocks it out the park! Yes, she was: -
https://youtu.be/s-VRyQprlu8

[–] Catbookss (13664) 4 years ago

Oh, then the joke's on me 😀. I'm all for some levity!

Did you know there's such a thing as a(n inexpensive) portable bidet? I just found this out last night. Anyway, a possible solution for anyone who's running dangerously low on this preciousssss.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

Yeah, it’s a squeeze bottle. I installed this one yesterday on the master bath toilet.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C8R2X6W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Took me forever! I had to remove the seat in order to throughly clean it. OMGosh! It’s a soft close seat so there is a hidden mechanism. I don’t use this toilet...it’s my husband’s. I screamed when I saw what was inside the nooks & crannies and under the piece bolted to the toilet! Egads! My thorough normal cleaning didn’t reach these areas. I put the damn thing inside the shower, sprayed it with disinfecting cleaner and went to work on cleaning the toilet. Eww! I spent several hours in that potty room! I miss my easy to remove seats for cleaning.

The other two toilets are getting new seats with the bidets built inside the seats. Much neater, cleaner look. Similar to the following:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B082HPZHDR/ref=psdc_6810566011_t1_B01ERU55D0

[–] Catbookss (13664) 4 years ago

Well, a very fancy squeeze bottle, but ultimately yes. Not a bad thing to have on hand if you don't want to or can't invest in a bidet, in these TP famine days.

Did you pay $150 for it? Not a bad price. Does it have the warm gentle breeze air drying feature? I'd want that.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

No, I paid less than half. $150.00 is way over priced! The other 2 with seats included were $148.00 and $65.00. They were selling out fast when I was shopping. I’m POd because the latter two are the same seats except the high priced one has a turn off valve to keep kids from playing with it. What a rip off! $83.00 more for a turn off valve!

No air drying. Nice feature though. The one I installed yesterday has a warm water port, but it has to have access to a sink. The toilet is in a separate room. If someone is handy a hole could be drilled in the wall between the toilet and sink in order to run a warm water line. I used the cap to close off the port.

[–] Catbookss (13664) 4 years ago

If it doesn't have the drying feature, yes, that's overpriced. If it did, it'd be a good price. Most of them go for $200-$350.

Warm water is another must for me, but I get it if your toilet isn't near your sink.

It is silly to charge $80 more just for a turn-off valve.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

“ Warm water is another must for me,“

That was a concern for me also, but another reviewer convinced me the cold water would be OK and she was right.

One of the funniest reviews (had to delete some text to fit)

“This item is awesome...bear with me. This review will be worth the read.

I stepped outside this a.m. to walk my daughter to the bus stop and noticed the bidet sitting on my front patio. "Oh, joy! My bidet has arrived!" I thought to myself. A terrible case of highly contagious rotavirus caught after the recent eclipse at friend's house inspired this purchase. It was such a horrible, explosive case of GI illness that it caused the ONLY instance of hemorrhoids I've ever had in my life. Not even natural childbirth had brought about hemorrhoids for me.

I briskly walked home, grabbed the bidet package, tore it apart in an excited frenzy, commenced to read the installation instructions and began to install this bad boy. Who am I kidding? Lol! I was too excited to read through the entire two pages of instructions, so I got to work right away.

I adjusted the hoses and made sure there weren't any leaks then I got down to testing the bidet nozzles with the lid open...and was impressed! Water shot outside of my toilet bowl and completely across the bathroom where it splattered against my wall! Impressed and excited are the two adjectives to describe my feelings at the time. This bidet has cleaning power! It's a veritable jet stream of CLEAN!

I ran water through the lines a couple more times to ensure clean, clear water was running through them then I took my proper place upon thy throne and tested it out....wow. Pleased doesn't even begin to describe how using the bidet felt.

I feel taller, stronger, faster, amazing...

I will tug on Superman's cape. I will spit into the wind. I will pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger AND I will mess around with Jim because this bidet is AMAZING.”

[–] Catbookss (13664) 4 years ago

I had to skim. TMI. I have a weak stomach and would greatly appreciate it if you'd omit the stomach-turning things, when PMing or replying to me anyway 🤢. Replying or PMing to others, well, that's for them to say.

At the end of the day, I'm pleased you have your bidets and look forward to after I've moved and will have my own. Viva sans toilet paper, by cold or warm water, dried via a few TP squares or a warm bidet-induced tropical breeze.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

Oh, you are referring to the reviewers first paragraph? Will attempt to remember not to copy & paste weak stomach thingies. It’s a good thing you don’t have to deal with IBS, Crohn’s, etc.

You can purchase a baby wipe warmer.

[–] Catbookss (13664) 4 years ago

I didn't know how long it went on, but if it's only the first paragraph, then yes. Also the sloughing of skin and such. Sorry, I just can't do that, and yes it IS a good thing I don't have to deal with any of those things.

Personally, I want the tropical bidet warm breeze to dry my bum so I can avoid using the preciousss. That's the kind my friend's husband had in his bathroom, plus the heated seat (it was winter) which is what sold me on them.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

Well, that answers my question about your dad’s health problems.

Expect to spend big bucks!

[–] Catbookss (13664) 4 years ago

It's the way I am, always have been, can't help it.

My friend's was in the $200-$350 range.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

I had a friend who was like you. She couldn’t watch someone brush their teeth, but she was so much fun to be around. Many years ago there was a carload of us who went to a bowling tournament in Tampa and btw, a drunken night before! 🥴 Five of us shared a room and everyone’s makeup bag was left in the bathroom.

Anyhoo, I’ve always used a small toothbrush for an eyebrow brush (one of those makeup tips we read about which works great). Naturally the brush becomes brown from the brow pencil. That evening she come tearing out of the bathroom and in a shocked voice “OMG! One of you has really dirty teeth!” I swear I laughed so hard I had to change!😂🤣

Due to the night before 2 of the gals couldn’t bowl the next day...they had to forfeit! I was seeing double so I couldn’t sub.

[–] Catbookss (13664) 4 years ago

Duplicate post.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

I’ve done that many times. The thing is I almost answered you again with the same reply! 😱 I’m having 24/7 migraines. When the med wears off...it’s right there again. The other evening I was in so much pain I thought about driving myself to the ER to receive an injection in the base of the head. Then I thought about the poor folks showing up with the new scourge. They need aid more than me.

[–] tcrum (29811) 4 years ago

24/7

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Yeah, most days.

[–] Galactus03 (4289) 4 years ago

Prices haven't changed where I live. But most stores have stopped doing large ads now. Which is understandable since people are hoarding so much. They don't need an incentive to come into stores right now.

[–] kspkap (13055) 4 years ago

I ventured to Winn-Dixie again last evening. The whole entry was barred with a cart in the entry door. An employee was manning the entry, a table was set up with sanitizer spray & wipes on top. The store was permitting only 70 people inside at a time. To regulate it, 70 carts were in use and every shopper had to take a cart whether needed or not. Some people grumbled, but this was the only way to maintain the count. After shopping she would wipe down the carts and put one in the entry again

I was standing there when an old fart blasted her over not wanting a cart. She nicely explained, but to no avail. He mumbled something, pushed the cart inside the store and let it go! I hollered “Oh, well! That’s the way it goes!” She said to me “You can say that, but I can’t.” while gritting her teeth.

[–] Catbookss (13664) 4 years ago

The main store I shop at has been remarkably wonderful about their pricing, which I very much appreciate. The majority of the sought-after items have been on sale.