We all know what a conversation is.. so I thought I would try to define a nonversation. I define it as: A completely worthless conversation, wherein nothing is illuminated, explained or otherwise elaborated upon. Sort of political speak.
I take part in nonversations all the time. And they go like this: (the names have been changed to protect the innocent)
Me says:
mornin
He says:
mornin
Me says:
busy?
He says:
nah.....just doing the puzzle
Me says:
Sounds like fun
He says:
puzzle
He says:
is a mornin wake up thing
Me says:
Routine
He says:
along with pills and coffee
Me says:
You are in a rut? Groove?
He says:
goove is more like it
Me says:
Ah I like groove better myself
He says:
also included the feeding of the livestock and the making of the bed
He says:
and a shower
He says:
and cleaning the kitchen
He says:
and that's about it
Me says:
I have a problem and you must promise not to laugh
He says:
can I chuckle quitely to myself
Me says:
No
He says:
snicker
Me says:
If you do I will get you back
He says:
will do my best
Me says:
This is a horrible thing darlin
Me says:
and more horrible is that I am telling it
Me says:
I have LOST my remote control for big TV in living room
Me says:
and no it is not in the freezer
Me says:
don't be a smart ass
He says:
oh my god!
Me says:
I know
Me says:
Will you be sending a Hallmark?
Me says:
I am so upset
Me says:
But at least I remember I have a TV
He says:
i will see if i can find one that is approperate to the tragedy
Me says:
How can this happen?
He says:
is down in the cushion in sparky
He says:
or under sparky
He says:
or near the phone
He says:
i sense these things
Me says:
it is no where to be found
Me says:
and I was so upset I humiliated my self and ask jimmy to stop by tonight
He says:
when did the elusive critter get gone?
Me says:
last nite when I couldn't turn it off
Me says:
had to actually walk across the freakin room and push a button
Me says:
ah.....and you are sure about sparky
He says:
he is a trick bastard you know
Me says:
I did not look under him because he is very heavy
Me says:
if he took it I am gonna be so pissed
This nonverstations went on for a half an hour. Nothing of any importance was said, no solving of world problems, no exchange of ideas, nothing but our morning routine. I find it very comforting to know I have some one to have a nonversation with every day.
4 comments:
"Nonversation" is a unique communication skill not
far advanced above the cave language of grunts,
groans and the occasional moan. It is a highly
effective means of social connection, often found
around breakfast tables and widely used by men while
watching football and simualtaneously engaged in
spousal verbiage sharing.
It isn't far removed from RIM Sleep or from total
uncounciousness. There are rules governing
'nonversation'. The most important is that nothing
said is binding in anyway whatsoever. And there is
never to be accountability. The 'Duh Factor" is of
primary importance here.
I, for one, believe that 'nonversation' is the
lynchpin which holds all civilization together.
Without it, we would all certainly just spin off into
the ether!
Snakefoot
MSN:
NON-versation....wow, learned something today. Never heard that before.
I used to think all that was just CHIT-CHAT...or "small-talk"...LOL!
Now discussing behavior standrads in the classroom or urban tactics and trends on our streets...THAT is conversation (bordering on debate).
Hmm...wonder what I call "talking to myself", other than a few fries short of a Happy Meal?
...A MONOLOGUE!
There 'ya go.
:)
He He glad you both enjoyed my post!
That is a Hoot!
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