For some reason, weird hypothetical questions tend to crop up when you're in a relationship. Couples always ask each other things like, “Would you still love me if I had a mustache?” or “Would you save my life if it meant you had to fight giant centipedes even though you really hate centipedes?”
Of course, it’s summer now, and the attendant beach going brings to mind another awkward—and much more plausible—dilemma for young love. This one involves sea urchins. Picture this:
You’re walking hand in hand with your beau or belle through the shallow water along a beach. It’s sunset. There’s some kind of romantic-sounding bird flying around, and the particular beach that you’ve chosen doesn’t smell like old fish. In short, you’re both having a lovely evening.
Then s/he steps on a sea urchin. Suddenly your sweetie is screaming and hopping around on one foot as scary red welts rise all over the other leg. That’s when you remember someone telling you that the best thing to cure a sea urchin sting is urine. Believe it or not, this someone was correct: pee really does soothe sea urchin bites.
So what would you do? We break down your options:
Option A: Pee on your beloved's leg.
Sure, it’s not how you imagined your ideal evening, but after the embarrassment has worn off, this is the kind of relationship story that makes you seem like a couple in a romantic comedy. So take one for the team and overcome your inhibitions. (Be sure to ask permission first.)
Option B: Don’t pee on your suffering partner's leg.
It’s not that you’re selfish. You’re just shy and/or dehydrated. Things will get awkward, however, if s/he asks you to do it and you refuse, so be sure to have a good excuse handy, like “No… I’m pretty sure that’s for jellyfish stings.” Otherwise you’ll find yourself walking back down that beach alone.
Secret Option C: Vinegar
That’s right. Vinegar works just as well in these types of situations. Unfortunately, you’re at a beach, not a supermarket, and you’re going to look bad if you leave the wounded to suffer while you run up and down the shoreline shouting, “Did anybody pack a balsamic vinaigrette?!” If you fall into the B category, however, this is a good way to excuse yourself for a moment while you get back on your bike and ride away.
So, what's it going to be, Sparklers? Would you or would you not go there for your sig other?
By: Matt_Hunziker
Topics: Life
Tags: relationships
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