Recently a few of us on Twitter were discussing the warmer temps and sunshine that so many are longing for this time of year. I mentioned that I couldn’t wait for a pedicure… and flip-flop weather.
This prompted a comment from my friend Billy, saying he was excited and ready for better weather, but wouldn’t be having anyone mess with his toes.
This reminded me of a story I had to share. Of course the names have been changed to protect the innocent (and save them from ridicule).
Several years ago friends of ours were getting ready to go on a cruise. While preparing for their trip… Gidget convinced her hubby, Dave, that he really needed to go with her and get a pedicure before they left. He wasn’t thrilled about the idea, but her arguments were legit, and to try and shut her up please her, he reluctantly agreed.
What Gidget hadn’t thought through, was that Dave didn’t do well with sharp objects. He had a huge needle phobia (even though he went through chemo and received tons of shots in his life), and the sight of blood wasn’t something he handled well either.
Once when Dave and Gidget were newly married, they had to have some tests done so they could be approved for life insurance. The nurse came to the house for the exams, and drew blood while they stood at the kitchen counter.
This was a terrible idea (the standing up part) and Dave was on his way to the ground when the nurse caught him and helped him to the nearest chair.
When the day arrived, Gidget drug Dave along to the nail salon… he appeared less than thrilled or amused. He took his seat and they started soaking his feet in the relaxing hot water. Dave began to settle down, and Gidget happily focused on her own mani/pedi as he was being worked on.
After a few minutes, the girl that was working on Dave came over and said something to the gal that was helping Gidget. She couldn’t understand what they said, but Gidget could see she was upset. She quickly turned her head around to see Dave with his head leaning back on the chair looking extremely pale.
She gave him a concerned look, and he responded with a look like he was either going to strangle his wife… or throw up! Gidget wasn’t sure what had happened, but she was on the border of worry and embarrassment. This was where she’d come for years to get her nails done… and planned to continue.
The technician looked up at Gidget and told her that Dave had become light-headed when an object the other girl was using on him cut into his toe, causing a few drops of blood. They were going to get him some water and see if it helped.
Gidget looked back at Dave and saw he was still a bit green. She felt helpless… and torn between guilt and humiliation!
Once he had a few sips of water, Dave began to regain his composure. He sucked it up and got through the rest of the poking and scraping… only to find that the foot massage part was pretty amazing.
Dave will never go back for a pedicure, and Gidget was sworn to secrecy. She did pretty good in keeping her word, and only told a few of their closest friends (one of which was me). Everyone was extremely sympathetic and kind (NOT) when they heard what happened to poor Dave… he does get points for trying to please Gidget… she’s pretty demanding from what I’ve heard! 
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You know what? I think if I had to be subjected to a pedicure I would end up like Dave that day.
So, did Dale, er um, Dave get a french pedi or a solid color? Inquiring minds wanna know…
D went with the natural look… Not sure if he was trying to be modest, or just really wanted out of there.
All of the Wall Streeter types get them!
this couple sounds really familiar, but i can’t quite place them…
huh, it’s a mystery
one would think, though that this dave person would learn to just not look…
I think it is perfectly okay for men to get pedicures. Comfortable feet are happy feet. Sore feet does not make a man more manly.
LOL!!! Hhhhhmmmmm…..(o;
That’s pretty funny. I’ve had a couple of pedicures in my life (due to my wife’s insistence). For the most part, not too bad. It just seems strange more than anything. It’s so weird how your feet are so smooth afterward… Anyway!
So you learned your lesson, eh? I guess when there’s something my wife really wants me to do that I don’t, I need to figure out how to faint on cue.
Gotta love a man who will go thru something like that for his woman.
I tried so hard to convince RB to get a pedi before we went on vacation. Failed. Tell “Gidget” she’s a better woman than me. Perhaps this would have been more to “Dave’s” liking…and Billy’s too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLLzKDhNz8o&feature=youtube_gdata
Candy… that is too odd. I don’t like swimming in lakes because the fish nibble. Yikes!
Hey! I resemble that remark!
Not all fish are like that, it’s just speciest propoganda.
What a load of carp.
(‘SB><
Thanks for swimming by…
This story reminded me of our old neighbors and his Mani-Pedi. He and his wife had invited us over to dinner for the first time. It was summer and informal so none of us were wearing shoes. I looked down and couldn’t help notice his pedicure. Bright pink nail polish with white polka dots. He was entirely unashamed (and rightfully so) when he explained that sometimes living with FIVE daughters and a wife, he fell victim to “girlie things.” Bless his heart – what a trooper.
He was a trooper! I’d have a hard time not laughing… but knowing the whole story makes it very sweet. Thanks for sharing, April.
Ahhhh, now I get why Candy was asking me about fish nibbling my toes for my recent pedi.
This Dave guy must be REALLY squeamish. I have a major needle phobia, but a pedicure doesn’t bother me at all. (Either that or he’s a REALLY good actor.)
Tell Gidget she should take him for a waxing next… (And then she should blog about it.)
Haha. This is funny! I have never got a MANipedi, but after this, sounds like something I could handle.
Only after I watched that video. Now, THAT would have been entertaining!