Totally Estúpido! Part 20
My college Spanish professor told my class this story in my freshman year. She was in the checkout line at the grocery store, buying tortillas, beans, and a few other staples of Latin-American cuisine, which did not go unnoticed by the man behind her.
Husband: *In Spanish* “She’s taking our food!”
Wife: *Also in Spanish* “It would be better if you didn’t talk.”
Husband: “Look at what she’s buying! That’s our food!”
Wife: “Shut up.”
Husband: “But it’s our food!”
Wife: “Shut up!”
At this point, my professor was done with her transaction, and she turned back to the couple.
Professor: *In perfect Spanish* “Actually, my husband is Guatemalan, so this is our food too.”
The husband turned bright red after getting over his shock that my obviously-not-Latina professor could speak Spanish. The wife nodded approvingly and presumably treated her husband to a rousing “I told you so” lecture.
Related:
Totally Estúpido! Part 19
Totally Estúpido! Part 18
Totally Estúpido! Part 17
Totally Estúpido! Part 16
Totally Estúpido! Part 15
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.
