# Umm... OK.. whats that supposed to mean? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 19, 2000, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566 "2000-10-19T19:05:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Whammo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8dc957/32.png) [@Whammo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whammo)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/1 "2000-10-19T19:05:41Z")
This cute little redhead I’ve spoken to at work a few times comes up to me and says, “Your a really nice guy, but you remind me of my ex-boyfriend.” “Is that bad?” I asked. “yes” was her response. And then she walked away. ODD. Anyone else ever have someone just say something confusing to you and leave you questioning… WTF?? ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/2 "2000-10-19T19:09:00Z")
Gee whiz, Charlie Brown, what a pisser. ---
**Author:** ![THespos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8c91f0/32.png) [@THespos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/THespos)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/3 "2000-10-19T19:18:39Z")
She’s messing with your mind, Whammo. Don’t take it lying down. Next time she says something to you, mess with her right back. Try one of the following: 1. Stare at an imaginary object in the center of her forehead. She’ll think she has a zit and will get all self-conscious. 2. Intentionally appear anxious. Appear as if you’re about to ask her out on a date, but don’t actually ask her. 3. Laugh and smile constantly. When she enters the room, stop. ---
**Author:** ![Simetra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Simetra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simetra)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/4 "2000-10-19T19:20:39Z")
**Jack Batty**. You, sir, do crack me up. **Whammo**. Ask her, “Everytime you turn around, is it your birthday?” ---
**Author:** ![Dragwyr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dragwyr/32/2855_2.png) [@Dragwyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragwyr)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/5 "2000-10-19T19:27:45Z")
I have to agree with Thespos. She is probably messing with your head, but on the chance she is not, you may try just talking to her when you get the chance and try and find out what about you reminds her of her boyfriend. This is assuming you are interested in trying to get to know her better and take her on a date. If she turns out to be a bitch, then is the time to start playing mind games with her. ---
**Author:** ![Bubble\_Girl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c0e974/32.png) [@Bubble\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bubble_Girl)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/6 "2000-10-19T19:34:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Simetra \* > Ask her, “Everytime you turn around, is it your birthday?” \*\* _I don’t get it?_ 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Simetra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Simetra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simetra)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/7 "2000-10-19T19:47:59Z")
> [@](#): > > I don’t get it? Making reference to the fact that she is so ponderously bulky, she is comparable to some celestial object that takes a year to revolve or circumnavigate. -or- Just calling her fat. I know… It was stupid. Sorry. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/8 "2000-10-19T20:17:42Z")
Dude - She likes you. She may be messing with you but only because she is being awkward at expressing herself. If she is worth the time and effort and if both you and she are available then ask her out to lunch. See how things go from there. Otherwise, ignore her. Indifference drives people absolutely crazy. Whammo’s got a girlfriend! Whammo’s got a girlfriend! Whammo and the readhead sitting in a tree… ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/9 "2000-10-20T01:14:47Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Whammo \* > \*\*This cute little redhead I’ve spoken to at work a few times comes up to me and says, “Your a really nice guy, but you remind me of my ex-boyfriend.” > > “Is that bad?” I asked. “yes” was her response. > > And then she walked away. > > ODD. > > Anyone else ever have someone just say something confusing to you and leave you questioning… WTF?? \*\* I need a nap. I just spent a couple of minutes trying to figure out what ODD stood for. Duh. ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/10 "2000-10-20T02:09:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Smeghead \* > \*\*I need a nap. I just spent a couple of minutes trying to figure out what ODD stood for. Duh. \*\* Don’t feel bad, I did the same thing. ---
**Author:** ![Elleon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c2a13f/32.png) [@Elleon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elleon)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/11 "2000-10-20T02:41:08Z")
QuickSilver’s right. That little redhead likes you! She was letting you know she was available by telling you she has an EX-boyfriend. Ask her out! But then again, she could just be bi-polar. N- ---
**Author:** ![Enderw24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ba9def/32.png) [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/12 "2000-10-20T04:46:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Elleon \* > \*\* > But then again, she could just be bi-polar. > \*\* Good point. Whammo, be sure to only ask out the positive side. ---
**Author:** ![Satan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Satan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satan)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/13 "2000-10-20T05:14:29Z")
Well, I would respond thusly: “You know what? You kinds remind me of my ex-girlfriend! Do you take it up the ass like she did?” * * * Yer pal, [Satan](http://www.members.tripod.com/jmspoofe/sdmb/satan.jpg) \*TIME ELAPSED SINCE I QUIT SMOKING: Six months, one week, four days, 3 hours, 15 minutes and 8 seconds. 7765 cigarettes not smoked, saving $970.68. Extra time with Drain Bead: 3 weeks, 5 days, 23 hours, 5 minutes. **I slept with a REPUBLICAN moderator!** \* ---
**Author:** ![jabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/db5fbb/32.png) [@jabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jabe)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/14 "2000-10-20T05:18:16Z")
“Up the ass” thats great! You could get a good look at her ex-boyfreinds ass by sticking your head up there, but wouldnt you rather ask the butcher? I mean…its got to be your bull. sorry. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/15 "2000-10-20T05:48:52Z")
What she’s saying is (speaking as the man who knows women) that she would hit on you if you didn’t remind her too much of her ex. I thought that was obvious. Maybe it’s too obvious, which is why nobody has said it. And now I’m looking a fool. Doggone. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/16 "2000-10-20T07:48:37Z")
Dude, she’s baiting you. She wants to see you dangling on a string. Don’t take the bait. ---
**Author:** ![Suo\_Na](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@Suo\_Na](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suo_Na)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/17 "2000-10-20T21:30:14Z")
GuanoLad hit it. She likes you, but has issues with the last boyfriend. Give it time, she’ll come around. ---
**Author:** ![Suo\_Na](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@Suo\_Na](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suo_Na)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/18 "2000-10-20T21:32:15Z")
And I’d just like to add that not every woman is a cold-hearted manipulative bitch and that you guys who think that all women play head games need to get out more and meet a better class of woman. Either that or you’re seriously misunderstanding every thing a woman says to you. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/19 "2000-10-20T21:37:09Z")
Speaking of issues… ---
**Author:** ![BlackKnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eb8c5e/32.png) [@BlackKnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlackKnight)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2000, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566/20 "2000-10-20T21:59:51Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Suo Na \* > **… need to get out more and meet a better class of woman.** Names. Numbers. Come on Suo Na, don’t leave me hanging here! 😉 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umm-ok-whats-that-supposed-to-mean/37566.md?page=2)