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A conversation I wish I’d never started: No 6

Trish Burgess Posted on16/07/201221/09/2016 Conversation I wish I'd never started 29 Comments

Regular readers will know this feature on my blog usually involves my inability to finish sentences or think of people’s names when talking with my teenage son. In a recent twist, I also had a ridiculous conversation with my husband about Radio 2 DJs. However it is unusual for both parties in the discussion to suffer from the same affliction.

Without further ado, I give you the ‘Conversation I wish I’d never started’ starring my mother.

Mum: Have you seen that annoying advert on the telly with the mother of that presenter?
Me: Which presenter?
Mum: Good-looking bloke.  Married to the woman who does Dancing on Ice.
Me: Holly Willoughby? I didn’t know her husband was a presenter? Are you not thinking of the bloke she does that morning programme with?
Mum: Oh, what’s his name again? Paul something?
Me: Oh I can see him…grey hair, little chap.
Mum: Philip..
Me: Philip….Philip Schofield?
Mum: Yes, but it’s not him. He’s tall with a Yorkshire accent.
Me: Oh I know who you mean. What’s he called? Vernon!
Mum: Vernon Kay!Yes, that’s him.
Me: He’s not married to Holly Willoughby.
Mum: Well he’s married to that blonde woman who does the dancing on ice.
Me: No, he’s married to the blonde woman who does Strictly Come Dancing.
Mum: What’s her name then?
Me: Oh god, what is it now?

Rory (shouting through from the living room) : For god’s sake! Tess Daly! Married to Vernon Kay. And he’s not from Yorkshire, he’s from Bolton, Lancashire.

Me: So what’s the advert for?
Mum: No idea, but I can’t stand it anyway.

 

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29 Comments

  1. Curry Queen Reply
    16/07/2012 at 3:06 pm

    Haha! That sounds sooo familiar! One step closer to us turning into our mothers !

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      16/07/2012 at 10:02 pm

      I have definitely turned into mine. I make conversation with checkout assistants. I used to be embarrassed when she did that and now I enjoy the chat!

  2. Macy Reply
    16/07/2012 at 5:18 pm

    I don't forget names – I just give people the wrong names regardless. I know their names, but just say the wrong one aloud.
    This runs in my family – I'm well on the way…

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      16/07/2012 at 10:02 pm

      Welcome to the club, Macy!

  3. Steve Reply
    16/07/2012 at 6:06 pm

    This is a sitcom script. Pure and simple. You need to keep a tape recorder with you at all times.

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      16/07/2012 at 10:06 pm

      Fancy writing it with me, like Perry and Croft – all the best comedy script writers seem to work in pairs?

  4. Expat mum Reply
    16/07/2012 at 7:40 pm

    Well at least you don't get told off for not knowing what your mother is thinking. LOL

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      16/07/2012 at 10:07 pm

      You're right- we were totally in synch! Hopeless but at least together in our ignorance.

  5. Troy Reply
    16/07/2012 at 9:12 pm

    Mr. Pedantic here! Didn't your mother start this conversation?

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      16/07/2012 at 10:08 pm

      Bugger. I was waiting for someone to spot that. Should have put money on it being you, Troy 🙂

  6. jfb57 Reply
    16/07/2012 at 10:23 pm

    Brilliant! Been trawling on twitter & got cross. This has cheered me! Thank you!

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      17/07/2012 at 6:42 am

      My pleasure. Glad to have put a smile on your face!

  7. fififlores Reply
    17/07/2012 at 5:05 am

    Love it! Made me laugh out loud, to husband's confusion! What a great idea for a post – as they say, the best ideas are always the simplest ones. I will think of this when trying not to lose my rag with my mum, as I' m about to spend 6 weeks in her house!!

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      17/07/2012 at 6:43 am

      Six weeks! Deep breaths and count to ten…

  8. libby Reply
    17/07/2012 at 6:44 am

    I knew exactly who she meant immediately..I hate that ad too!! and my daughter keeps telling me I am turning in to Grandma…I have no control..it just happens!

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      17/07/2012 at 7:11 am

      Mum will be pleased you don't like the ad: that will make the whole sorry conversation worthwhile. And yes, the metamorphosis is inevitable I suppose.

  9. Sarah Reply
    17/07/2012 at 7:23 am

    That had me laughing too, but by the time I got to near the end I'd forgotten what the original question was!

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      17/07/2012 at 7:28 am

      Ha! Yes, I think some time probably elapsed before I remembered to ask about the advert itself.

  10. SarahMummy Reply
    17/07/2012 at 7:36 am

    Brilliantly painful. Thanks for sharing and giving me a laugh this morning 🙂

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      17/07/2012 at 9:21 am

      Happy to be of service, Sarah! 🙂

  11. Kelloggs Ville Reply
    17/07/2012 at 8:40 pm

    *bangs head on wall*

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      18/07/2012 at 6:31 am

      I know, pitiful isn't it, though I have to say usually my mother's memory is impeccable: she's like an elephant. Must have been my influence!

  12. Very Bored in Catalunya Reply
    18/07/2012 at 9:07 am

    Oh dear, your brain sounds as addled as mine. It is a very annoying advert though.

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      18/07/2012 at 10:49 am

      So you know the one she means? I can't remember it, or what it's for. Maybe have to google it.

  13. About Last Weekend Reply
    18/07/2012 at 6:19 pm

    My mother and I both have annoying habits also of picking up a conversation we had a half hour ago without warning, so you all would sound like sane-house compared to us!

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      18/07/2012 at 6:53 pm

      Ha! Shows you are in tune with each other. Confusing for everyone else though!

  14. BavarianSojourn Reply
    21/07/2012 at 6:34 am

    And now we know where you get it from 😉

    • Trish @ Mums Gone To... Reply
      23/07/2012 at 1:28 pm

      I hope Rory takes after his father!

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