The Slice Some Folks Really Need To Catch A Clue
Let’s play fill-in-the blank.
Certain people around here repeatedly reveal that they don’t really know anything about (choose one): the Spokane Chiefs and hockey in general, the reality of working in law enforcement, the legions of abandoned pets, extreme weather, urban traffic, Spokane’s size compared to Calgary and Edmonton, the role of a cute nose in advancing one’s TV news career, grizzly bears, the reason aluminum-making requires so much electricity, GSL football, the extent to which anyone in Seattle cares what anyone in Spokane thinks.
Sharp dressers: On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being ultra-trendy, how would you rank the Spokane area’s necktie fashion sense?
In terms of thoughtful contributions: What’s the key difference between big sacks of lentils and the people with whom you attend meetings?
Big picture: People who lived here, moved away and then came back are worth listening to most of the time.
Just wondering: Does any one Spokane area movie theater attract more loud-talkers than the others?
Rejected slogans for the Lilac City: “Plenty OK enough for the likes of you.” “Ain’t too proud to beg.” “Good city.” “None of your business.” “One of the Northwest’s cities.”
Guy talk: “I’m tired of being sensitive. I want to be an oaf again.” - cartoon caption in The New Yorker
Idaho’s three coolest county names: Owyhee, Bear Lake, Minidoka.
Say what you will about this area: We don’t take a back seat to anyone when it comes to copying the hair styles of 1970s country music stars.
One good thing about having your mattress right on the floor: It reduces the possibility of monsters under the bed.
Looking ahead: New Year’s Day falls on a Monday next year. How convenient.
Today’s Slice question: What Spokane area business has the most people coming in who mainly want to check out a gorgeous employee?
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