I Was a Teenage Weightlifter
...And a Reputation Hangs in the Balance.48 total reviews
Comment from robyn corum
Jay,
Well? Did you finish the move? Did you win? Did you marry the girl? Are you President? You left out so much! hahahahaha
Bless your poor teenage heart! This was delightful. Thanks!
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Jay,
Well? Did you finish the move? Did you win? Did you marry the girl? Are you President? You left out so much! hahahahaha
Bless your poor teenage heart! This was delightful. Thanks!
Comment Written 02-May-2021
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Good questions. I didn't win. I don't remember anything beyond splayed knees, 210 pounds at my chest and the sound of that rip. I didn't marry the girl, though we're still Face Book friends who have never broached the subject of that day. And yes ... I am President, so show me some respect, girl!
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Eekkk!!! Who are men in black suits in black SUVs in my yard?? Make?en go away!!!!
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Comment from Ric Myworld
I don't know if Rosalee not seeing anything was a good thing. I mean, was she too far away for it to show up, or just covered up in the jock strap? LOL! Thanks for the laugh.
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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I don't know if Rosalee not seeing anything was a good thing. I mean, was she too far away for it to show up, or just covered up in the jock strap? LOL! Thanks for the laugh.
Comment Written 02-May-2021
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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She might have thanked me for winking at her.
Comment from Judy Lawless
This is great, Jay! You've told this embarrassing story easily in one hundred words, and the punch line is hilarious! I hope you listened to your mom after that. lol Well done. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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This is great, Jay! You've told this embarrassing story easily in one hundred words, and the punch line is hilarious! I hope you listened to your mom after that. lol Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 02-May-2021
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Thank you, Judy. Yes it was embarrassing at the time--mortifying. I'm not too easily embarrassed today. Thanks for stopping by and dropping off the stars!
Comment from Ginnygray
Jay, I really enjoy a writing that produces a lot of mirth and chuckling! The way you have described this weightlifting event is priceless and your girl being on the front row was added proof of exactly how you wanted to impress her. My chuckle came with your Mother's comment, however. "You couldn't wear briefs over that silly jockstrap?" What an ending this was! Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Jay, I really enjoy a writing that produces a lot of mirth and chuckling! The way you have described this weightlifting event is priceless and your girl being on the front row was added proof of exactly how you wanted to impress her. My chuckle came with your Mother's comment, however. "You couldn't wear briefs over that silly jockstrap?" What an ending this was! Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 02-May-2021
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Thank you so much, Ginny. Yes, Mom must have been as mortified as I. Honestly, I don't remember my Dad saying anything.
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Your Mom probably was more in tuned to your feelings than your Dad! Your Dad just probably didn?t see anything to fuss about or find disturbing! What do they say in the books, Men are from Mars and women are from Venus! 😊
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I smiled at your contest entry. Two of my four boys were weight lifters. One, Andrew still does at 35 years old, only for his own benefit. LOL Thank you for sharing this entry with us. Good luck.
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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I smiled at your contest entry. Two of my four boys were weight lifters. One, Andrew still does at 35 years old, only for his own benefit. LOL Thank you for sharing this entry with us. Good luck.
Comment Written 02-May-2021
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Thanks, Barbara. You might advise him to always wear briefs.
Comment from Raul1
This story meets the requirements for the contest. It has a very good chance of winning the contest. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Best wishes in the contest!
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reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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This story meets the requirements for the contest. It has a very good chance of winning the contest. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Best wishes in the contest!
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Comment Written 02-May-2021
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Thank you, Raul. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from Ulla
Hahahaha, I love this, Jay. Yes, your reputation was indeed hanging in the balance. You must have been mortified. But your mother came to your rescue assuring you that you were okay. Dignity intact so to speak. Great entry, and good luck. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Hahahaha, I love this, Jay. Yes, your reputation was indeed hanging in the balance. You must have been mortified. But your mother came to your rescue assuring you that you were okay. Dignity intact so to speak. Great entry, and good luck. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 02-May-2021
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Ha! you caught the nuance in my subheading. Yes, no 16 year-old was more mortified.
Comment from lancellot
Oh, well at least you had on a jockstrap. Today, you see people wearing less on the beach, but I guess (no joke) back then, that amount of clothing shown would be scandalous.
Later, did your new girlfriend admit she saw everything and enjoyed the show?
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reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Oh, well at least you had on a jockstrap. Today, you see people wearing less on the beach, but I guess (no joke) back then, that amount of clothing shown would be scandalous.
Later, did your new girlfriend admit she saw everything and enjoyed the show?
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Comment Written 02-May-2021
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Strange ... I don't remember ever talking about it to Rosalee. We say howdy on Face Book every now and again. I'm sure she's blocked it out of her 80-year-old memory by now.