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Marvin’s Mid-Life Crisis
Marvin and his wife had been married for 20 years. However, they started to experience problems after his wife hired a very hunky personal trainer. As soon as Marvin saw the personal trainer, he knew his days were numbered.
Sure enough, his wife asked for a divorce one month later. The divorce was amicable, mainly because Marvin didn’t have any backbone. After the divorce was finalised, Marvin decided to buy a Ferrari and a leather jacket.
His friend Dave was not very supportive.
“Come on Marvin,” said Dave. “A Ferrari? A leather jacket? Don’t you think this is a bit Dad at the disco?”
Marvin knew his friend was right, but instead of listening to him he decided to double down. The following day, Marvin decided to buy a baseball cap and a pair of skinny jeans.
“You’ve lost the plot Marvin,” said his friend Dave. “I’m embarrassed to be seen with you.”
Suddenly a group of younger women walked past, and one of them did a double take at Marvin.
“Wow,” said the girl. “You’re obviously over the hill, but you refuse to accept it. I like your confidence. Here’s my number, call me some time.”
The girl walked away, and Dave was dumbfounded.
“Marvin,” said Dave. “I’m sorry I ever doubted you.”
Further examples:
Wow, look at that hunky lifeguard! I should come to the beach more often.
I think my days are numbered here…. my boss has been ignoring me all week.
I broke up with my girlfriend but it was amicable. We still have a lot of respect for each other.
You’ve got to show some backbone man! Girls like confidence!
Have you finalised the contract yet? The boss wants to know.
You’re far too old to go to the nightclub! You don’t want to be the Dad at the disco!
I confronted John about the stolen money, but instead of denying it he doubled down and accused me of stealing it! Unbelievable…
You’ve really lost the plot if you think I’m going to talk to my ex-wife. She’s evil!
When I saw the dog riding a bicycle I had to do a double take! I couldn’t believe my eyes!
Don’t you think you’re a bit over the hill to play a game of Rugby? Those young guys will kill you!
I was completely dumbfounded when I saw Henry kissing our boss at the work party!