When words come and you just can't stop them...

*krista* · #1 December 7th, 2009, 06:28 PM

One of the posts in Michelle's "words you hate" thread made me wonder... who else out there is an awkward silent moment blurter?? Like you lose your filter when silent moments come? One of my most embarrassing moments ever came recently in an awkward silent moment, so if I share you have to as well!

So here goes nothing...

When DH's ex-step-dad, Hunt, passed away, we made the trip to attend his funeral. It was in this little town in east Texas where there is a church on every other corner, and they are very obviously segregated, black people at one church white people at another. Well guess which church we were at! So, I was the ONLY white chick at the funeral, and I'm flourecent white so I kinda stick out (I wouldn't be saying this but it is relevant, I promise).

So, we are at Hunt's mom's house (aka DH's step-grandma) waiting for family to gather before the funeral. DH's grandma is this little old lady, probably in her 70s, the church-going, sunday hat every day wearing, grew up in the 1950s type. I didn't want to be that white chick in the corner not saying anything in a room full of black people, so I knew I had to conjure up something. I stood up and looked at the wall of family photos she had in the living room, turned to DH's grandma, and said in my most polite and innocent voice, "So... is this your clan?"

I knew what I said as soon as I said it (unfortunately not before) and I felt like reaching out and yanking the words back out of the air, but apparently I can't move quite at the speed of sound. It was awful. I thought about following it up with "with a 'C'" but decided it would only do more damage. Fortunately that is likely the only time I will ever see that branch of the family because Hunt was our only connection.

Chelnae6 · #2 December 7th, 2009, 06:53 PM

Oh wow Krista! Thats like the worst position to be in right there. Did she look at you with a raised eye brow? Thankfully you dont have to see them anymore.

When I was younger, my cousin had a baby and I was holding her and she made a grimacing face and I was playing with the baby and said "Why are you making your face look ugly?" and my cousin snapped at me and said "Did you call my baby ugly?". I looked at her like she was crazy and said "No, why would I say that". Luckily she didnt press what I said any further. WHEW!!!!

*krista* · #3 December 7th, 2009, 07:09 PM

How come we don't come equipped with a rewind button??

She definitely gave me a well deserved crazy look, but didn't say anything about it. I kept my mouth shut the rest of the time, considering I apparently have diarrhea of the mouth, I think that was best! I don't think I've ever made a bigger @ss out of myself.

fromGirltoMommy · #4 December 7th, 2009, 07:15 PM

Oh you know a rewind button does sound pretty awesome!

I tend to just talk to fast and get everything jumbled up!

*vi · #5 December 7th, 2009, 09:22 PM

oh Krista LOL I'm sorry but that's too funny and what makes it better (for me) is that I had to read it twice to get it.... LOL I'm sorry though I know what you mean... I've been known to have something embarassing or inappropriate slip out...

LadyGamer · #6 December 7th, 2009, 09:44 PM

i do all the time... I'm terrible about it. Words just aren't my forte.

Frozendesire · #7 December 7th, 2009, 10:14 PM

Oh dear!!

Well one comes to mind but I have been through that lots haha.

We were moving from one province of Canada to another. About 18 hour drive when Curtis was 2 months old. We had the WHOLE house all packed up and my FIL and DH were outside checking out both cars and trailers before we headed out. Me and MIL and Curtis were in side eating. I was eating so MIL was holding Curtis. All of a sudden there was a fart noise. I immediately said "Was that Curtis!?" my thought was that I should make sure I didn't need to change him before we stuck him in the carseat for such a long drive.. well needless to say, it wasn't Curtis. Haha. My MIL just said "Nope, it was me" hahaha. It was really embarrassing at the time but only for me. She's VERY laid back and cool about all that kind of stuff so no worries. Haha.

Angelaosaurus-rex · #8 December 8th, 2009, 02:58 AM

OMG Krista LOL!!!!! And Stephani holy monkeys!!!!

I do that kind of stuff all to often but I just woke up and can not think!!! I will post after coffee!

Mars · #9 December 8th, 2009, 04:18 AM

Oh my world, Krista, I feel embarrassed for you but it's really funny too!

Stephanie, that's too funny!

I can't seem think of anything super embarrasing that I've done but I know there were quite a few times I've "put my foot in my mouth."

*krista* · #10 December 8th, 2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Frozendesire

Oh dear!!

Well one comes to mind but I have been through that lots haha.

We were moving from one province of Canada to another. About 18 hour drive when Curtis was 2 months old. We had the WHOLE house all packed up and my FIL and DH were outside checking out both cars and trailers before we headed out. Me and MIL and Curtis were in side eating. I was eating so MIL was holding Curtis. All of a sudden there was a fart noise. I immediately said "Was that Curtis!?" my thought was that I should make sure I didn't need to change him before we stuck him in the carseat for such a long drive.. well needless to say, it wasn't Curtis. Haha. My MIL just said "Nope, it was me" hahaha. It was really embarrassing at the time but only for me. She's VERY laid back and cool about all that kind of stuff so no worries. Haha.

I would have totally played that off as Curtis!

midnight_starr · #11 December 8th, 2009, 06:00 AM

ShannonMVT · #12 December 8th, 2009, 07:53 AM

Wow that is pretty bad Krista!

Now I am curious to know which small east TX town b/c I'm from one.

szczepanski · #13 December 8th, 2009, 07:57 AM

One night I was talking to my MIL on the phone and we were on the subject of buying in bulk to save money, or something. We were just gabbing away and she was saying how she has a Sam's club membership and wanted to check out the other warehouse clubs before renewing it....something that was really tame & boring.

And then I said, "Well, I LOVE BJ's, I always get what I need.....there....."

DH just looked at me like...omg...what did you just say....

So I just kept talking like nothing happened but I was so mortified.

*krista* · #14 December 8th, 2009, 05:20 PM

Heather! That reminded me of another one I did!

I went to the ER after a car accident I had a couple of years ago. It was one of those ERs where the beds are only separated by curtains, so you can hear everyone. So I got this pain killer shot in my arm, and I hate shots so of course I complained about how it hurt. Everything seemed fine until I started totally tripping out on the curtain waving at me every time someone went by (I was feeling the pain killer). Anyway, so we go to leave but I start having an allergic reaction, so they haul me back off to the back in my little curtained bed. This time she gives me a shot in the butt, which I was all anxious about. She finished up, and I turned to her and said "WHAT? You're done?" Then I turn to my husband and say "I like taking it in the butt. It didn't even hurt! I think I want it in the butt from now on!"

#15 December 8th, 2009, 05:32 PM

Ahahahha Krista!

These are pretty funny. I don't usually have slip ups like these, but when I do I can't stop. I have to explain and then explain some more, digging myself into a hole.

DUSTIN on the other hand always resorts to talking about our sex life during awkward silences.

*krista* · #16 December 8th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Okay, I think Dustin is officially more awkward than me.

ShannonMVT · #17 December 8th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Oh man Krista that is awesomely bad!

For some reason that just reminded me of mine, though it was funny too.

So several years ago I was working in the lab and I needed to page a doctor. His name was Dr. Fu. So I call the page operator.
Me: "I need to page Dr. Fu."
Operator: "Dr. Vu? V-U?"
Me: "No, Dr. Fu. F-U."
Operator: "F-U?"
Me: "Yes"

When I hung up the phone I realized what I had said!

Alison81 · #18 December 8th, 2009, 06:07 PM

These are making me LOL!

I am really bad with these things, but my most recent was when a parent was visiting our classroom. One of the OT's (occupational therapists) was talking about different senory tools to use with the kids (I work with kids on the autism spectrum, 3-4 year olds). The parent was sitting RIGHT across from me, and we were talking about what the kids like to use for sensory. I suddenly blurted out, "well, insert name here, really likes squeezing balls!" and I made a squeezing motion. Everyone looked at me, and as soon as it came out of my mouth I realized what I had said. The mom is just sitting there smiling, but everyone else's minds were wandering, and I was just mortified.....especially once the mom figured out what I said, but she started laughing too, so I guess it wasn't as bad as it could have been.....the OT didn't think it was as funny.