Offcuts: Overheard Conversations By: Don Heisz
Overheard in the paint department:
“Is this the colour?”
“No, I think this is better.”
“But that’s beige. We weren’t going to use beige.”
“No, that’s not beige.”
“Yes, it is.”
“No, look at it, it’s green. It’s in the green section.”
“It’s beige, though.”
“It’s called Morning Mist.”
“Oh. Ok.”
Overheard in the moulding department:
“This looks right.”
“It’s too plain. I think this one is better.”
“That one is baseboard.”
“So?”
“We’re looking for door trim.”
“I like this.”
Overheard in the door department:
“Damn, they’re all different sizes.”
“Which one do we need?”
“About this size,” gestures with hands.
“Didn’t you measure?”
“Did you?”
Overheard in the tools department:
“I think we should get one of these kits.”
“What?”
“It has a drill, saw, sawzall, jigsaw, grinder, flashlight, three batteries, and a charger.”
“It’s expensive….”
“But it’s a better deal than just buying the drill. It has a case of bits.”
“Why don’t you just buy a cheaper drill?”
… silence