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You Should Have Seen That Coming

A surprising clapback.

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Comment from Pj Dennison
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Great funny story. I once knew an elderly gentleman that always said "I hear ya" whenever you said something to him. Oh, the day is hot. "I hear ya". My husband won't pick up his clothes, "I hear ya," I never heard him ever say anything else. So, I relate well to your story.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
    Thank you. I know personally that hearing he same reply over and over again, can pretty much drive you to the point of madness. At some time, you might explode with uncontrolled anger.
reply by Pj Dennison on 22-Oct-2021
    You are welcome.
Comment from Bill Schott
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Ouch! That is a bit of an overkill since Billy's loss is one of the heart, further stomped on by his *friend* Arthur. You would think that car=washing cadre would be more tactful. : )

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 21-Oct-2021
    True, but consider how long Arthur had suffered through Billy's oft repeated refrain. Arthur had no doubt been waiting for the opportunity to shut his friend's mouth for a while at least.
Comment from amahra
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Excellent point. You're the first I've known to tackle this particular topic. I had a friend who, no matter how well I handled a situation, would say, "You know what I would have done?" Drove me nuts!.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2021
    It is especially galling as it gives the impression that you are not that intelligent.
reply by amahra on 20-Oct-2021
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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I have to say that I did smile at this one and you created a fun story around a saying that many people are in the habit of saying, you entertained me here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 19-Oct-2021
    Thank you Dolly. I am well pleased that were entertained by my little story.
Comment from Giftedone.Eric Wallace .
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I love your writing and I love the end thank you for sharing this you have outdone yourself keep riding your talented and gifted thank you for sending us my friend have a beautiful day

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 19-Oct-2021
    Thank you. I enjoy your writing as well. I hope that you will continue to submit your excellent writing also.
reply by Giftedone.Eric Wallace . on 19-Oct-2021
    You too thank you
Comment from Sherry Asbury
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I saw that coming! I find constant repetitive statements annoying. It is as if they do not listen to you at all and just blabber out something to make you think they are paying attention. This is very well-written and amusing.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 19-Oct-2021
    Thank you Sherry. I appreciate your take on my little story. I agree with you wholeheartedly.
reply by Sherry Asbury on 19-Oct-2021
    I enjoy your writing!
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2021
    Thank you I appreciate that.
Comment from Hitcher
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Ha ha, nice... But horrible at the same time friend. For a brother to do that, for the girlfriend to do that. It is wrong on so many different levels. Yet we know it goes on and happens way too often unfortunately.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 19-Oct-2021
    True. It is what it is. Empathy requires that we either respond sympathetically to our brother's pain or just remain silent.
Comment from Eunice Amero
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I would had slapped Arthur in the face. He sounded like a broken record then once you floored him you could say you should had seen that coming. lol Good little story. I liked it and you should had seen this coming. lol. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 19-Oct-2021
    I did. I did. and I am all the more happy because of it.
reply by Eunice Amero on 19-Oct-2021
    lol l wasnt looking for that. Good for you. You are welcome.
Comment from Wendy G
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Very humorous! What a clever ending -unexpected, and the retort was perfectly timed. You wrote this very well, and the story was enjoyable! Perhaps I should feel sorry for Billy instead of laughing. Lol. Thanks for sharing!
Wendy

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 19-Oct-2021
    No, he had it coming. Saying the same old catchphrase over and over again, becomes very annoying over time. If you can't come up with something new, do not say anything at all.
Comment from Rachel L
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I don't know how humourous this was supposed to be but I had quite the chuckle. It's short and has a point, I really enjoyed it. I like your writing very much, thank you

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2021
    No, thank you. It was meant to elicit chuckles, and I am so pleased that it worked. There is a lesson attached, but my main intent was to amuse my readers.