We human beings are odd creatures, aren't we? We live interwoven lives in webs of often completely bizarre social customs and taboos, most of which we don't ever realize. Until we are forced to confront one.
Flash to a night, not too long ago, when I was serving the late shift in the busy restaurant where I work. Suddenly one of the other servers comes breathlessly around the corner and declares: "A GIRL AT MY TABLE IS BRUSHING HER HAIR WITH HER FORK!" There was a look of half-crazed mania mingled with disbelief on her face.
Immediately a gaggle of other servers are on the scene, voicing disgust verging on outrage. "That's so gross! Throw the fork out!"
But my question is, why is this so completely upsetting to people? I mean, it's rather unorthodox, yes, but the fork was previously IN HER MOUTH. And it will be washed. I swear.
I'm not saying we should all pick up our silverware and groom ourselves post-dinner party, I'm just pointing out the fact that this horror is disproportionately intense. Germ-wise, you'd probably be better off with the fork from her hair.
Though given the choice...well, I shudder either way.
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