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Chilly Willy

It’s cold in New York today. I saw a dude on the train on my way to working this morning. He was not wearing a coat. I looked down.  Sandals with no socks. Really, man?

When I got to work and, I said good morning to Big Lou, one of the security guards in my building. I told him about the guy on the train.

Lou said, “Well, you never know, he could have a foot problem.”

“No, Lou, I think some people are just Herbs.”

“You never know, Al. Who are we to judge?”

I stopped and looked at Lou and told him that he was right. I thanked him for pointing out the facts. Won’t be the last time today that I need correcting.

Good to have people like Lou in your life.

6 comments

1 OldYanksFan   ~  Dec 8, 2011 9:31 am
2 briang   ~  Dec 8, 2011 12:17 pm

unreal. it is cold here. flip flops?...i wish i had that dudes constitution.

and lou, i like this lou dude.

3 Alex Belth   ~  Dec 8, 2011 1:09 pm

2) Lou is a prince. Big dude. Warm face. Ladies man. Cool people.

4 YankeeAbby   ~  Dec 8, 2011 1:38 pm

I do the same thing when it's 60 degrees out and I see people wearing big wool scarves and hats. I mutter to myself "dude, it ain't that cold outside!"

5 imaginaryrob   ~  Dec 9, 2011 3:02 pm

I love how despite learing your lesson from Big Lou, you still titled the picture "subway herb". maybe should change it to "dont judge this herb " instead - haha!

6 imaginaryrob   ~  Dec 9, 2011 3:05 pm

btw...i'm on board with you regarding any dudes wearing sandals unless he's on a beach or Jesus. Back in the good/bad old days you'd be asking for trouble walking around in those things on the street

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