I Can’t Un-See That
One of my most favorite things that 20/20-sighted people say is:
“I can’t un-see that.”
The first time I heard that statement, I knew I was lucky not to see what was so-not-worth-seeing. When the unfortunate sight was described, I had to agree…..and I said a little ‘thank you’ that I wasn’t left with a lifetime memory that triggers a gag reflex.
The experience begged the question — who really is disabled?? The person given the gift of seeing every ounce of life’s detail or the person who is given the gift of not missing out on things that can’t be unseen?
So as a testament to the tragedy it can be to have 20/20 vision, here are the Top 20 Things You Can’t Un-see.
Please enjoy, though I offer apologies to anyone who may be eating or drinking during the reading of this list.
- Ingrown, infected toenails
- Your parents making out
- Someone giving you the finger
- Ugly holiday sweaters
- May they rest in peace, corpses
- Flies hovering over a garbage can…..or anything
- Chaps, less the undergarment
- Someone urinating/defecating in public
- The fitting room at Loehmann’s
- Other people staring at you
- Clothing worn several sizes too small
- Someone picking his/her nose (or ears)……and then eating it
- Vermin infestations
- Cameltoe
- Grumpy, surly, smarmy and mean facial expressions
- The inside of a septic tank
- If a random guy wears it to the left or the right
- How chicken nuggets are made
- “Theater Make-Up” worn as “Everyday Make-Up”
And a final one, especially for you New Yorkers
20. Pizza being eaten with a fork and knife
What would you add?
Special thanks to my 20/20-sighted pals who made this list possible!
