Who is the Dandy Man? The Congo Subculture Uncovered
When you think of silk handkerchiefs, pink corduroys, tweed and double-breasted tailoring, would you associate such a style of dress with some of the poorest slums of Africa? What you’re looking at is the
Dealing With a Bothersome Person
Melissa: I hate that guy Reuben. He’s always Getting in my face. Conan: Ooh, I Sense some Serious sexual tension between the two of you. Melissa: Sexual tension? Are you Out of your mind?
Types of Allergies
Bert: Doctor, Give it to me straight. Is my Medical condition serious? Doctor: I suspect that your Rashes and other symptoms are the result of Allergies. Bert: Allergies?! I thought I had some kind
Using Electronics on Airplanes
Flight attendant: I’m sorry, sir, but all passengers need to turn off their Portable electronic devices for Takeoff, so you’ll need to turn off your Laptop. Alec: I just need to finish one last
Seeking Asylum
Julie: The government is Out to get me. I feel like I don’t have any real Freedom and everything I do is being Monitored. Ed: Maybe you should move to another country. Julie: I
Getting in to See a Busy Doctor
Monique: Ugh! Jurgen: What’s the matter? Monique: My GP referred me to a Specialist for my back problems, but she doesn’t have any Openings for eight weeks! I’m Waitlisted in case there’s a Cancellation,
Winning the Lottery
Daniela: I got our Lottery tickets during my lunch break. The Jackpot is up to $168 million. Imagine if we won. Boris: Thanks for getting mine, too. When is the drawing? Daniela: Saturday at
Going to the Playground
My wife was out of town on business and our Nanny was sick, so I took the day off from work to take care of our two kids: Livia, who is two, and Augustus,
Spotting Trends
Heidi: You look very relaxed reading magazines in the middle of the workday. Tim: It’s my job. I’m Tasked with spotting new Trends. Heidi: And you do that by reading magazines with your feet
Converting to Another Religion
Debbie: Okay, I’m off. I’ll be back around eight o’clock. Marcelo: Hey, where are you going in such a hurry? Debbie: I’m going to my Religious education class. Marcelo: Religious education class? What’s that