My Anjelah Johnson Moment

If you haven't seen it yet, Anjelah Johnson, a stand-up comic, has a bit about her experiences in getting a manicure. Please watch before continuing on.

As you can see, she's absolutely hilarious in describing how she simply went in for a basic manicure; however, the manicurist, who is clearly Asian, keeps talking her into more services. The manicurists delivery is so nonchalant and convincing that Anjelah simply has to agree and her bill continues to go up.

I tell you this because, as a man, I couldn't relate. I had one manicure in my life but, as a man, polish and extensions were clearly not an option so the manicurist didn't even present any options. My only experience was a simple in-and-out process. No big deal and no upselling. That is, until today...

No, I didn't get a manicure; but rather, I went in to get my beard trimmed for an upcoming job interview. In all previous beard trims, I simply told the barber what I wanted, he/she complied, I gave them money, they thanked me, and I left. However, today was a little different.

Me: "Yes, I'd like a trim and if you could shape it that would be great."

Her (asian): "Trim and shave, no problem."

Me: "No, trim and shaPe!"

Her: "Yeah yeah, trim and shape, das what I say."

(after)

Her: "You neck is hairy, I shave? It look very clean."

Me: "Yes, that would be great, thank you."

(after)

Her: "I do eye brows? You look good, get job."

Me: "Uh, yeah, sounds good."

(after)

Her: "I use beard oil? It make it shiny. You look handsome!"

Me: "Yeah, sure."

(after)

Her: "I shave ears. Looks funny."

Me: "I don't want to look funny."

Her: "Yeah yeah, I fix."

(after)

Her: "I use hot towel, open pores, good for skin."

Me: "okay."

(after)

Her: "I rub your shoulders?"

Me: "I'm good, thanks,"

Her: "No, I rub shoulders, you relax, do good in interview."

Me: "No, really, I'm fine."

Her: "No, I do it, you get job, you thank me."

Me: "Thank you."

Her: "No, you thank me later, after you get job."

(after)

Her: "Okay, you done!"

Me: "Great! What do I owe you?"

Her: "$25.00"

Me: "I thought it was $10.00."

Her: "You get deluxe package. Neck shave, hot towel, oil, ......"

Me: "I GET IT!"

$30.00 later, I walked out, laughing as I realized I just had my very own Anjelah Johnson moment.

Ladies, now I get it! I feel your pain! The funny part is, I'll go back to her in two weeks and go through it all over again.