The “List”
Every couple in my generation, and probably the tail end of the Boomers, has a list.
You know the one I’m talking about.
The “List.”
After extensive research (I did a single Google search) on the Internet, I concluded that no one has ever written anything on the topic, so I decided to be the first.
If you are old, uninformed, or have your head in the sand, allow me to enlighten you.
The “List” is something done as a couple. You each list the celebrities/famous people etc. that would “NOT count” as “cheating” should said celebrity/famous person meet you and beg you to *ahem* kiss them.
Each person in the relationship makes up their own list of famous people, and that becomes the approved list. The list can be modified with proper notice, but cannot be modified “on-the-spot.” In other words, if I decide I want Pamela Anderson on my list (ewww), I could change it and let Jenna know. However, if I MEET Pamela Anderson and she indicates a desire to “kiss” me, I cannot change my list at that time.
I first became aware of the “List” in my first dating relationship. I assumed it was just something bizarre that Ms. Right had cooked up for whatever reason, and that it was an isolated phenomenon.
Then, in each successive relationship, the “List” has once again come up. Apparently it’s commonplace and is a tradition passed on word-of-mouth.
In the interest of keeping this post semi-interesting, and in order to get to the point of the post, I will now give you my list:
- Mandy Moore
- Dina Meyer
- Lindsey Brien (from Real World Seattle)
- Eva Mendes
- Jessica Biel
Jenna also has a list, and although I couldn’t swear to the current makeup and order of the list, some notable members are Bruce Willis, Gordon Ramsey, and Michael Rosenbaum.
Anyhow, recently Jenna had a dream that I met Mandy Moore, the top of my list, and I invoked “List” rules if you get my drift. Of course, Jenna was furious and in her dream was like “I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU ACTUALLY FOLLOWED THROUGH WITH IT!!!”
So I guess my question is this.
Is the list just an exercise in futility, or do you intend to go through with it if you get the chance?
And, if you don’t have a list, please indicate whether you are 1) Old, 2) Uninformed, or 3) Have your head in the sand.
Friday, April 25th, 2008
