So, I have laryngitis right now, which is as unpleasant to experience as it is to spell. However, I’m choosing to look on the bright side. Why? Well, because as I understand it, the dark side is very unpleasant and maybe the bad guy who uses it is really your Father and that just makes everything uber-confusing and also aliens are involved somehow. I’ll stick to the bright side, thank you, and in that spirit, here are some good things about having laryngitis.
- I sound pretty great singing along to Isaac Hayes. Can you dig it?
- I have an excuse not to talk to someone I don’t want to talk to.
- I can justify eating ice cream at any time of the day because it feels good on my throat.
- I can imitate a man much better. It’s taken my mocking to a whole new level.
- When I perform Kathleen Turner monologues from ‘Romancing The Stone’, it sounds way more authentic.
- Prank calls just got a whole lot easier.
You know something? If this didn’t involve a sore throat, I think I would quite like laryngitis. I mean, if I sounded like this all the time I could totally start an Isaac Hayes tribute band without it sounding ridiculous. Alas, in a few days that will only be a far-fetched dream.
Nice Star Wars reference
Thanks. I try.
Aw, GotC. I hope you’re back to your normal self soon. In the meantime, please record some of your karaoke.
A most excellent idea. I may soon be famous.
Sad about the soreness of the throat, silly about the hoarseness of the throat -you’re just too much fun! You do know, don’t you, that when you have laryngitis you’re not supposed to talk….! Thanks for the fun read!
Haha! I know I’m not supposed to talk but that’s a bit of a challenge for me…
most definitely – I, myself, have been called a “Talkaholic!”
Tom Waits? Barry White? Telly Savalas (played Kojak, had gruesome No1 hit in 70s)?
I’m all over the Tom Waits and Barry White.
Cant find the “like” button. But, i likey
Thanks! I’m glad!
I dig!
Can you do a sexy operator voice??? Reap the benefits in the next few days!!!
I’ll try my best.
Here’s to a speedy recovery! Take Care!
Thanks very much!
Hahahaha! The pranks… oh my… just by imagining what pranks I could do in school makes me laugh already
There is definitely a lot of potential there.
Hope you recover quickly. Isaac Hayes? Sorry, not the voice I want to hear whispering my name
Thanks! And I understand, although I disagree.
Sweetie, you NEVER need an excuse to eat ice cream! You don’t have to wait until you have Larynwutshisname.
Love the Isaac Hayes pic, BTW!
Thanks! He’s so handsome!
I am quite concerned about the juxtaposition of Isaac Hayes’ picture and your comments about the “dark side” and “bad guy.” I know that you wouldn’t intentionally want to imply that African American men are bad, unpleasant, evil. Perhaps you could speak about the upside and downside of having laryngitis and move the picture of Mr. Hayes nearer to your comment about being able to sing along with him. Just a thought to make your piece more readable…
Oh my heavens! That’s not what I meant at all. Isaac Hayes *is* the bright side. The dark side/bad guy comment is a Star Wars reference- I thought that would be clear since it was also part of a sentence about aliens. I’m sorry if it wasn’t though.
LOL Let’s hear it for looking on the bright side of life! You have some great suggestions, which I hope I will remember the next time I have laryngitis.
Thanks! Maybe I can single-handedly make laryngitis cool.
It’s also a way to get that sexy, smokey voice without the expense and health risks of actually smoking!
Exnay on any afro-like hairdoos though, or else you could get mistaken for one of Marge Simpson’s sisters
. That poops all over any sexy-buzz.
Excellent advice as always.
Get well!
Thanks very much! I’m trying!
I have flu too if that’s any comfort!
Not at all! I want you to be well!
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LOL Love this.
Thanks!
Oh – have you tried singing along with Fleetwood Mac? You can do all the Stevie Nicks parts – I’m so jealous !
Oh you know it!
Good way to stay positive and make my laugh while doing it….thank you.
Thank *you* for laughing!
“Watchin’ and listenin’s the thing at present, not talkin’.” -the Cabby, The Magician’s Nephew.
True that.
I hope you feel better…an Isaac Hayes tribute band sounds appealing, but it may just be your fever speaking in a come-hither voice..:-)
But that come-hither voice is oh so appealing.
That’s so true – but if you have to grow a beard and wear sunglasses all the time, it may detract from the come-hither voice, ya know?
Good point.
Authentic Kathleen Turner monologues are reason enough for me!
You and me both!