Aaron Karo’s “RUMINATIONS” today had some funnies on it, so I thought I would repost them for your reading enjoyment. If you like them, sign up for this guy’s mailing list on his website (link is above or on the side of this page). He sends this stuff out every other week and it is always a good laugh.

As always, here are some random things I’ve been ruminating about lately…

Sometimes, if I’m in J.Crew and the person ringing me up asks if anyone helped me with my purchase, I’ll pick a salesperson at random and say, “Yeah, he did” even though no one really assisted me. That’s just the kind of guy I am.

You should always be wary of products made by companies that don’t specialize in them. For instance, my friend has a DVD player made by Polaroid and a Kenneth Cole watch. They’re both just a little off. Of course, I didn’t even follow my own advice and bought sneakers made by Lacoste last week. They rubbed my ankles raw to the point where I’m limping around in them. Sure they look pretty pimp with the little green alligator on the side, but I walk like Kevin Spacey in “Usual Suspects.”

I don’t think I should have to request water at a restaurant. The waiter should just bring water. Just bring water! Bring water before you even bring the menus. And don’t just bring one person water because they’re the only one who specifically asked for it. It should be assumed that everyone wants water. Just bring water - no, no, not bottled, not sparkling, just regular fucking water. For the love of God, earn that 12-15% tip.

Ever get an email from a friend that’s so long you almost wish they never wrote it in the first place because now you have to reply with a lengthy email of your own?

I bought some Healthy Choice microwaveable meals. They’re healthy, which is good. But I eat two of them at a time, which is bad.

Watching the Tour de France makes me really tired and not want to ride a bike ever again. Which I’m sure is the opposite effect they were going for.