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The original was posted on /r/twoxchromosomes by /u/Responsible-Aside-18 on 2023-08-07 03:57:36.
Another thread reminded me of this interaction yesterday which has had me cracking up all day.
Husband and I have two dogs, a mutt (Aussie/Golden mix) pup who is about four months old—just old enough to get out into public spaces with all her shots, etc, and an old Boxer who is 11 and has walked in this city forever and is calm as cucumber. The pup is understandably a little overwhelmed with the buses, trains, strollers, etc and a little more frightened.
So as we got near the house and Husband wanted to stop in the bodega, I said sure and sat in a chair outside with the dogs while he did his thing. Puppy got scared by someone going by with suitcases (lol), and was already overwhelmed so I just pulled her into my lap. She loves belly rubs and so she was sitting with her back to my chest, legs splayed, and I was just rubbing her tummy while my older dog sat next to us, and I scratched her ears with my other hand.
This truck pulls up and a guy rolls down his window and leans out.
Oh boy, here we go, was my first thought.
“You clearly don’t love those dogs at all,” he said, laughing his ass off, “They look so abused! I bet you don’t feed them, pet them, nothin’!”
I was so shocked he did not pull a “HEY BABY SMILE” maneuver and just started cracking up.
“Beautiful dogs!” he shouted as he rolled his window up and drove away.
I am simultaneously annoyed that we have to expect a lewd comment or annoying come on, but also highly, highly amused that he dog-called me. Especially because my tired, overwhelmed pup was laying on me like Caligula expecting grapes and massages.
Anyways, stay safe out there, and I hope everyone here gets more of THIS energy when a man pulls up to yell at you.