Two things that are surprisingly now cool...

Waking up on the wrong side of the bed has now become the cool thing to do. While in the 1980s it was considered a sure way to have a grumpy day, today waking up on the wrong side is considered totally cool. I overheard a well-dressed guy ask his buddy: "Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed today, shit head?" His friend responded: "Sure did...feels great. Who is the fucking asshole now?" The well-dressed guy replied: "You're the man. I wish I could wake up on the wrong side every day. That would be ideal. I would feel a lot better about myself."

While waking up on the wrong side has gained favor in 2009, it appears that having a little snot in your nose is now acceptable and cool too. Just the other night I was at a popular night spot not far from my house. While the partygoers were looking good in nice slacks and pretty dresses, many patrons had just enough snot in their noses to make themselves stand out from the crowd. This is the new way to peacock. Flashy clothes were something that men and women may have used in 2002 to stand apart from the bunch, but this behavior is long gone. Leaving a little bit of snot in your nostrils after putting on your favorite perfume or cologne seems to be all the rage.

I overheard a conversation between a couple of women. The blonde woman asked the brunette: "Did you see her snot? She really knows how to work it. I'm so jealous." The brunette replied: "Yes, I don't get it. I work out and try to look good but now I need to see my doctor so I can generate more snot. We all know that is the only thing guys are really looking at." They both went into the ladies room and blew their noses but nothing came out. They didn't have a chance that night--it was as if they were invisible...