Sucka Punch

 Real life conversation today: 

Him: "So what do you do?"

Me: "I'm an actor."

Him: "Oh wow. Why aren't you in New York?"

Me: "DC has a lot of professional theater."

Him: "Do any big roles?"

Me: : : : pretending not to hear while my friend politely lists some of my recent accomplishments : : :

Him: "Yea, I have an actor friend in New York. But he is a waiter! Hahahahah!"

Me: "Just because he waits tables doesn't mean he's not an actor."

Him: (Finally and blissfully shuts up.)

I swear, I'm gonna punch someone in the face one day.

(image courtesy of lolcats.com)

-- Brittany Baratz

Comments

[Patrick]

People like that are so annoying! The sad part is: most people do have that mindset. They just don't understand. They think if you wait tables while pursuing an acting career, you're just an "aspiring" actor. Just because I wait tables to support myself doesn't mean I'm not an actor.

[Ann Hu]

It's because EVERYONE at some point in their life, wanted to be an actor.

[Brittany Baratz]

Ann - I totally agree with you! But the real question is, why does everyone want to be an actor? I think they don't realize how un-glamorus and difficult the lifestyle is.

Patrick - I admire you! Waiting tables is hard (but good money). Get it.