This took place last month at Costco.

I went to Costco tire center for free tire maintenance. There, I saw a gentleman waiting for his car. We started to chat.

First, we talked about how many miles we drive. Then we talked about where we like to drive to. We talked about the lobster buffet at Chumash Casino. He bragged about his son and his business. I knew the area where his son’s business was, so we talked about the beautiful scenery in that area. We were talking about nothing but fun stuff (food, relatives, beautiful scenery…)

Then another gentleman (I’ll call him the “new guy”) walked in.

After a few minutes, the new guy opened his mouth. “What nationality are you?” he asked the gentleman. The gentleman revealed he was from Middle-East. And the new guy proceeded to grill the gentleman.

The new guy started by stating that he’d been to Egypt and some parts of Asia. Then he continued talking…

“Your country’s religion focuses on…. blah blah”
“Your country’s war changed… blah blah”
“Obama’s view on middle East is… blah blah”

The new guy walked in and sucked out the fun. Then he put the gentleman in the hot seat that he didn’t ask for. The gentleman was in defensive mode, explaining his position. But, according to the new guy, he knew Middle-East better than the gentleman who is actually from the Middle-East.

I walked away from that area because I didn’t want the new guy to think I was enjoying the conversation. I didn’t want him to think I was impressed. But, in fact, I was disgusted. What was wrong with this guy?

I felt sorry for the gentleman. Luckily, the conversation only lasted about 10 minutes. The gentleman’s car was ready.

I could have used an “ASS” stamp from Conan O’Brien show on the new guy.

(vid) Ass stamp in action