It’s Not That Easy Being Not That Green

(My boyfriend of nearly two years is not afraid of speaking his mind to me. This exchange happened right before going out for an afternoon.)

Me: “What do you think of my outfit?”

(I am wearing an aqua shirt and pale aqua shorts with dark blue accessories.)

Boyfriend: “You look like a cucumber!”

Me: “What?! A cucumber? That isn’t very correct, let alone flattering.”

Boyfriend: “I’m just teasing; you look like a very pretty lady cucumber.”

Me: “Why a cucumber? I’m not even wearing green!”

Boyfriend: “Sure you are! Green shirt, green shorts, cucumber!”

Me: “This is aqua, possibly turquoise. NOT green. Maybe you need your eyes checked.”

Boyfriend: “Nah, my eyes are fine, I know you are the most beautiful lady cucumber around and I am a really lucky man to have you!”

Me: “You are lucky I’m a tolerant lady cucumber, you goof.”