I don't mean to seem ungrateful. I know she was trying to be nice, but some people need to think before they speak.

As I came into work tonight, I passed a woman who I don't really know...seen her a couple of times. I know what she does within the agency I'm at, but again...don't know her...don't know her name.

She sees me and all of a sudden has this look of recognition on her face..."I heard you're the funniest guy here!"

Uhhhhh...it didn't seem like a challenge, but either way, I really didn't know what to say to that - so I just kinda did that dog-tilt-the-head-look.

"(So-and-so) said that you're the funniest guy here. I'll have to come over and hear some of your stories."

OK. Now I'm starting to panic. You mean right now? I have to prepare 20 minutes of stand-up for you right now? I don't even know you. What stories? Can I just do mime? How about shadow puppets? Does it have to be something related to current events? Can I finish with a dick joke?

"Uh, OK."

Probably not the hilarious response she was expecting, but I wasn't expecting all this pressure. I didn't even have my coat off yet. So this chick- who I don't even know -is telling me how I'm going to have to entertain her at her whim. Like I work at The Improv or Giggles or Chuckles or Guffaws.

So I know she meant well...and it was a compliment, but jeez...Think before you speak.

"Who arrrrre these people?"