Diva Dogpuss
I promised everyone an entry on Diva Dogpuss. Here it is. I've been talking about it and doing it since I learned about it from its inventor, Matt. He and his good buddy Greg (who is performing in Vegas right now) came into Lipstick one night and showed it off.
So what is Diva Dogpuss? I'm so glad you asked.
Have you ever seen somebody do something they're really proud of? I mean, they are tickled. You, on the other hand, having seen it, are mortified. Because the whammy that they perpetrated was at best, tragic. They're riding high, whereas you are feeling the shame that, if they had any sense, common decency or self-respect, they would feel.
You like this person. You wouldn't want to hurt them, so you try to be nice. But the embarrassment level of their actions has made it uncomfortable-- nay, painful-- to be nice about it. So an expression suddenly washes over your face.
This expression shows the world the delicious tension of mixed emotion that you are feeling. It combines the thoughts of "God bless 'em!" with "Oh for Christ's sake!"
This expression has a name: Diva Dogpuss.
A picture's worth a thousand words, but this is a blog. I'll post a photo of folks making this face when I figure out how. Anyway, when you see me next, ask me to show you Diva Dogpuss. Once you've seen it, please display it proudly and share it with your poor jackass friends who do crazy embarrassing shit and then act like it's all good.
Examples of when Diva Dogpuss is appropriate:
* Your slutty 42-year-old cousin Darlene has announced she's getting married in a white dress.
* Your little nephew has just proudly shared that he doesn't eat boogers.... anymore.
* Your roommate is all excited about her new Cricket phone.
* I sang "If I Could Turn Back Time" by Cher for karaoke and only screwed up the key change.
* Your friend Binkie says she and her ex are getting back together as soon her ex as she gets out of jail.
* Your buddy Claude brags that he slept with a movie star-- and that it was worth getting crabs.
Seriously, it's the best expression ever! Thanks to Matt and Greg for sharing Diva Dogpuss with the world!
See ya at the Lip!
Tom
So what is Diva Dogpuss? I'm so glad you asked.
Have you ever seen somebody do something they're really proud of? I mean, they are tickled. You, on the other hand, having seen it, are mortified. Because the whammy that they perpetrated was at best, tragic. They're riding high, whereas you are feeling the shame that, if they had any sense, common decency or self-respect, they would feel.
You like this person. You wouldn't want to hurt them, so you try to be nice. But the embarrassment level of their actions has made it uncomfortable-- nay, painful-- to be nice about it. So an expression suddenly washes over your face.
This expression shows the world the delicious tension of mixed emotion that you are feeling. It combines the thoughts of "God bless 'em!" with "Oh for Christ's sake!"
This expression has a name: Diva Dogpuss.
A picture's worth a thousand words, but this is a blog. I'll post a photo of folks making this face when I figure out how. Anyway, when you see me next, ask me to show you Diva Dogpuss. Once you've seen it, please display it proudly and share it with your poor jackass friends who do crazy embarrassing shit and then act like it's all good.
Examples of when Diva Dogpuss is appropriate:
* Your slutty 42-year-old cousin Darlene has announced she's getting married in a white dress.
* Your little nephew has just proudly shared that he doesn't eat boogers.... anymore.
* Your roommate is all excited about her new Cricket phone.
* I sang "If I Could Turn Back Time" by Cher for karaoke and only screwed up the key change.
* Your friend Binkie says she and her ex are getting back together as soon her ex as she gets out of jail.
* Your buddy Claude brags that he slept with a movie star-- and that it was worth getting crabs.
Seriously, it's the best expression ever! Thanks to Matt and Greg for sharing Diva Dogpuss with the world!
See ya at the Lip!
Tom
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