I want a T-shirt

Posted on May 14, 2008 by shilohwalker

A custom designed one.

One that reads

Hi

I’m asthmatic. I’m currently working out. This means I’m probably wheezing. So if you hear me going…GASP…GASP…WHEEZE… this is NOT the ideal time to strike up a conversation. LEAVE ME ALONE!

Would that be rude?

I swear, I must have the friendliest face (snort) or something, because I can NOT go to the Y without having somebody try to strike up a conversation with me-usuaully right after I’ve started running on the treadmill.

I can have headphones on, totally not look at the person once…and still, they keep asking question…after question…and here I am, wheezing. Panting. And they expect me to TALK.

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7 Responses to “I want a T-shirt”

  1. fedora, on May 14th, 2008 at 12:44 am Said:

    I’m sorry–that totally made me laugh, and I’m guessing it really isn’t very funny when you’re gasping for air and someone’s asking about the weather or where you got your sneakers or hey, how about them Cowboys?…

  2. azteclady, on May 14th, 2008 at 2:21 am Said:

    They won’t read the t-shirt–trust me on this.

    but if you have a nice batch of cards, with that printed, you could have some with you and hand them over without even looking at them :grin:

  3. shilohwalker, on May 14th, 2008 at 3:48 am Said:

    Oh, now Aztec…. that an idea.

    Fedora- I’m sticking my tongue out at you. ;)

  4. Lori T, on May 14th, 2008 at 5:40 am Said:

    I have this same problem. I do not understand…how I can have my headphones on and being completely immersed in doing whatever it is I am doing and people still feel that I am saying…hey please let’s talk.

    I have to agree with Azteclady…they will not read the t-shirt!

  5. SciFiChick, on May 14th, 2008 at 1:37 pm Said:

    I’ve never had anyone attempt conversation with me at the Y! :(
    lol

  6. Susan Helene Gottfried, on May 14th, 2008 at 6:42 pm Said:

    I need one of those, too. Although I don’t wheeze; I trap air. Makes it much harder for ER staff to believe I’m having an attack.

  7. Ann, on May 15th, 2008 at 2:33 am Said:

    My sister goes to the Y to work out and people walk up to her and ask if she needs to sit down and should I call 911, and she has to tell them, thank you but no, I’m not having a stroke, I’m just Irish. :)

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