Nunchucks & Cordless Phones

If anyone knows WW, he sure has a way of making a first impression. Whether it is over the phone or at the dinner table, Papa Cat never fails to create an "unforgettable" first impression.

Phone Manners: Zero to none
Many family friends can attest to WW’s lack of phone etiquette. Don’t expect him to ever pass on a message. If you are not home, his response is usually “Nope, not home. Call back later.” Click (he NEVER says “Bye.”) Above all, WW’s despises telemarketers. Most times he won’t even let them finish their pitch before he tells them to “FAA COFFF” and then hangs up. Actually, you’re lucky if he even answers the phone. WW LOVES call display. If he doesn’t recognize the caller, there is no chance he is picking up… and even if he does recognize the caller but it’s not for him (which it rarely is), he still won't pick up. He will hear the phone ring and just watch everyone else in the house run around looking for a phone, while he is sitting right next to one, He always says, “It’s never for me anyways. I don’t want to talk to them. You pick it up.” I wouldn’t even be surprised if he screens my calls when I’m not home!

It’s quite odd that Papa Cat doesn’t like to answer the phone, because he is obsessed with knowing exactly where all the phones in the house are located. We have 5 cordless phones and there must be, at all times, 1 on the second level, 1 in the basement and 3 on the main level. Specifically, 1 in the family room, 1 in the kitchen and 1 that is on a charger just in case one of the other phones dies. The minute WW enters the house (after he asks if you kicked the mud flaps of course), he must locate all phones to ensure that the phones are in their proper locations. Anyone who accidentally leaves a phone on a different level, will experience the wrath of WW. Also, if he sees 4 phones on the main level he will say "Where did does this belong??" Dad, cordless phone are meant to be portable. You are defeating the whole purpose of cordless!! He clearly does not understand the concept. Papa Cat’s stress level would probably decrease significantly if we only had corded phones in the house (another example of his Techno Peasantry ).

Dinner Etiquette: Negative
The first time I had my friend MM over for dinner was in highschool. We were working on a project and it was her first time ever meeting the W clan. I’m sure “crazy” was an understatement for what she thought of us when she went home. During dinner, WW taught MM how to make nunchucks. Who is this guy?!? Yeah, my dad, the accountant, is teaching my new friend how to make nunchucks at the dinner table. Still, to this day, MM frequently reminds me of the time she first met Papa Cat. Hi-Yah! Karate Chop!