Gossip Dodger Mugs

Kate didn't listen to idle gossip. . . she got her dirty laundry fix at the coin-op.

Cone of Silence

"Yeah, but that one's a little bit hard to reach."

Fear of news.

'Now,they're going to teach you to talk, but remember, after you learn how.stay away from religion or politics.'

'officially, I'm on leave, but I'm really just ducking the media.'

'Three days, four different avoidance routines.'

'You have to learn to face reality.', 'Can't I just sneak up on it?'

"Can you send me a text so I can use it as a ruse to get out of this conversation?"

"Just once, can we not talk about politics."

"I've had custom reading glasses made that blot out the words 'brexit' and 'royal.'"

Water cooler talk - dogs drinking from toilet.

'Oh, Fred does exercise. He takes frequent walks to the refrigerator.'

"You'll catch her if you're quick. She made a dash for the back door."

"If they find out I'm a flight attendant pretend a heart attack so we can leave early."

"How's your substitute history teacher, Baldo?"

"I'm had a miserable day, so I'd appreciate it if neither of you mention politics, wildfires or COVID."

"So I'm thinking...why bother with all the junk mail?"

'...and now to continue our exciting coverage of the election debate.'

"It's weird... My boss has a freaky way of seeing through my excuses. It's like a sick sense."

"Must be question time again."

"Your integrity is on the line. Want me to say you're in a meeting?"

"So I take it you won't be going to the staff Christmas party!"

'The little woman hide the remote control, and I've lost ten pounds looking for it!'

"I really should call my mother — I just don’t want to talk to her."

"I don't want to get into a hypothetical debate about the nature of reality while I'm watching 'Bargain Hunt'. . ."

Glass who didn't want to get involved in the argument.

'Maybe he doesn't want to know what's going on in the world.'

'It appears the best way to be politically correct is to be apolitical.'

'I found I'm able to maintain my disposition by not watching any economic or employment news.'

"We need to shelter him from all news about economic indicators!"

"Please go to voicemail...please go to voice...Oh Hi...so glad I caught you!"

'There's nothing wrong with this campaign that a good fast-forward wouldn't fix.'

"Brian's New Year's resolution is to spend more time on the treadmill."