It’s Time to Get a Watch
About a year ago, my boyfriend surprised me with a really neat Spider-Man watch. Sure, it was clearly designed for a 10-year-old, but I couldn’t have cared less. I adored that watch. It became my trusty sidekick, accompanying me everywhere. Until, that is, the tragic day it got tangled up with my laundry, and, well, let’s just say Spidey met his match with Dr. Spin Cycle.
Since then, I’ve been living a watch-less existence. And to add insult to injury, my phone also bit the dust, leaving me stranded with no way to check the time. Sure, I could ask someone, but let’s be real—I’m tired of hearing the same old response: “It’s time to get a watch.”
Whoever came up with that sorry excuse of a joke might not need a watch, but they certainly should get a life.
But hey, why let it get under my skin? I’ve got better things to do. I don’t have the time. No really… no one wants to tell me it.
I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’ll never escape this lame quip, and instead, I’ve prepared some comebacks:
- “Yeah, well, it’s time to get a new joke.”
- “It’s time to slap yourself in the face.”
- “It’s time for me to swipe your watch, dump you at a retirement home, and let you bask in the aroma of mothballs and mushy peas until you realize that you’ll never know the time again because most of your neighbors don’t even know what planet they’re on.”
Okay, so maybe my comeback game needs a little work.
And hey, maybe the problem lies with me. Maybe the way I ask for time is confusing. Perhaps I send mixed signals. I mean, I point at my wrist when asking for the time, but I don’t point at my crotch when asking for the bathroom.
Screw it. I’ll just rock the remnants of my Spider-Man watch. Heck, even a broken watch is right twice a day… unless you’re in the military.
Yeah, I may not know the time, but I do know this: time is money—it’s something you can spend, waste, and even invest. And I’m done squandering it on these asshats.
And if life is a waste of time, and time is a waste of life, then let’s just all get wasted together and have the time of our lives.
43 Comments
Amy
Oh poor Spidey. ;-; Killed by the drier.
I don't wear a watch, I've never felt the need to. I'm usually in a classroom which means a clock is within at most 25 feet distance from me.
Chynna
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I'm one of those people who say, "Time to get a watch" I'm afraid. Gulity *runs away*
Y U Wanna Know
i luv those words "well thatas life and if life is a waste of timeand time is a waste of life then lets just all get wasted together and have the time of our lives"
lol so dramatic i have to use it in every sentence i say xD luv ur nonsence with a pinch of sence blog
Shriya
Thank you for being such an awesome affiliate and replying to comments. I am flattered.
And in case you missed, there was some heavy sarcasm in there too.
I can see that you really don't have the time. *Long sigh*
Chiui
Haha LOL Justin nevar fails! I really love your blogs. So amusing^^ Anyway, uhm. Fortunately, I've never experienced asking for the time and getting some lame ass retorts. I just get weird looks, but I guess I'm okay with those.
I should think of decent comebacks, too, in case someone does that to me! Haha 🙂
Angelica
lol I love those last lines. I'd love to get wasted and have the time of my life right now! XD
I don't even wear a watch. I've got my cell on me wherever I go so I've got my way of keeping track of time.
Greg
Spiderman killed by Dr. Spin Cycle sounds like the makings of a spider man 26 remake..Loved your post!!! Funny!
Thuyy
OHH NOOO D: Your Spiderman watch…
And I have never heard of that joke/saying. lol
But, now I'm going to say that to anyone and everyone who asks me the time. Muahaha. Especially my siblings. That'll annoy the crap outta them. (:
Mandie
oh gosh, i loved this blog 🙂
it definitely made me smile xD
sucks about your spidey watch 🙁 hope you get a newer one someday!
Sean
How about "it's time for you to stop the the attitude before I shove the watch so far up your ass your gonna see the time wherever you look"?
Aileen
Ugh, bad first blood test experience. One of the nurses doing my HPV jag left the needle hanging in my arm once so it kind of pulled at the skin. It was horrible.
Aw, it's a shame your watch broke. Especially a Spider-Man one. I love random geeky things like that. And, ugh, I know what you mean, I really HATE people who say that. Well not my Mum but she really irritates me when she does,
The first comeback is fine. "It's time to get a watch" is hardly genius enough to require a fantastic comeback. I might say that now.
Becca
Aw, it's sad that your watch broke, it sounds like a really cool watch! Maybe you could get it repaired? I would suggest getting a new one, but that wouldn't be the same as the one that your boyfriend got you, so it wouldn't be as special to you, I guess?
AH, I HATE IT WHEN PEOPLE SAY THAT. I agree, they should be left in stinky elderly homes. I always wear a watch now, because it's easier than bugging other people for the time every few minutes.
Haha, damn right. I didn't actually MEAN to cheat, I'm just pretty lazy and it was easier than thinking up 101 unique tasks 😉
Yeah, I never looked at it that way. I've never really been spoilt, as such, but now that I appreciate what I have I've realised that I took far more than I probably deserved.
Jolly Princess
I guess it is a signal it is time for a new gift. 🙂
Aashni
Haha.. I used to love saying "It's time to get a watch" 😀
I actually don't wear a watch anymore – I have some at home, but I don't really like them.. or their too blingy. I also find that they irritate me while I try and work… 🙁
And technically your watch is right at all times of the day, it's just right at different locations in the world 😀
Erin Nicole
I am one of those pooheads that responds like that. Only to people who are in my family though. Hahaha.
That sucks that you don't have a watch or a phone. I don't know where my watch is and I have a phone, so I know what time it is. 🙂 Sometimes I don't even pay attention to the time, I just go with the flow! 🙂
That was nice of him to give you that watch though. 🙂
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