Unsympathetic OH: “So what you’re saying is that you want to buy a really expensive remote control helicopter to go with your really expensive video camera to make videos of yourself riding one of your really expensive bikes?”
You: “Yes, it will look really cool, be lots of fun, and I can afford it.”
Unsympathetic OH: “What, so this is going to make all the difference to those boring videos of you riding slowly on some flat path and sometimes getting a foot into the air? You don’t even bother taking the camera out with you anymore because you said it takes too long to film from different angles.”
You: “Yes, but this will make all the difference, it’s going to look so pro, like a movie.”
Unsympathetic OH: “We’re still talking about you riding your bike here?”
You: “Yes, I just want it ok, it’s cool!”
Unsympathetic OH: “Your definition of cool is VERY different to mine. When are you going give up all these toys? They’re all a bit geeky rather than cool.”
You: “I’m going for a ride! And I’ve already bought it anyway.”
Conceptually, that was a lot shorter in my head! I’d love one, but it is serious boys toys territory.