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Crazy Old Man

I have to share this little story that happened to me yesterday.

I have a dog, a Springer Spaniel named Luke. He is small for his breed and just about as harmless as they come. He loves people and blah, blah, blah... Basically he is a nice dog and you can tell simply by looking at him.

Well, yesterday I get into the elevator at my apartment on the fifth floor... going down... stop at the third floor when the doors open and this crotchety old man is standing there looking at my dog. Obviously a little scared I tell him, "It's okay," to which he replies, "I don't like dogs," in a voice that insinuates massive hate at all things happy in this world. I reassure him and he enters, the dog makes a small move forward but doesn't get far because I pull on the leash, but this doesn't stop him from erupting, "GET THAT DOG AWAY FROM ME!!!" I reassure him again that it is okay and he has nothing to worry about.

"You know, this is an apartment, not a zoo," he says.

I answer politely, treating it as a normal, casual conversation, "Well sir, you know dogs are allowed in the building." And this is where it gets interesting...

"That's because the guy's a Jew!"

Yeah, that remark gave me a start as well, but I reacted quickly and remained calm. In a quiet reply I simply say, "Wow, that is quite a negative attitude you have."

Obviously the wheels begin spinning, he is searching for what to say and then it comes to him, "WELL THANK YOU!!!!"

The elevator doors open on the bottom floor and he rushes out, but not before one final send off, "Ass hole!"

What a day eh?