Shocking pink...

While having a coffee the other day, one of my Aussie co-workers related a weird story he'd heard on the news. Something about a woman holding a gathering of women in her home where, instead of buying Tupperware or Avon, they sold tasers.

Now, I fully expected he was kidding me as usual (or as they would say, "taking the piss") about the violent culture of the US, but on a little investigation I found out it's true. In fashion colors, yet. But just as dangerous.

So gone are the old days of a wife standing in the door holding a rolling pin when the errant husband comes stumbling in at all hours. Instead, she'll now be holding her nightgown-matching taser at the ready.

Wife: And just where were you until 1am, mister?
Husband: [moving in to kiss her] Working late hon...
Wife: [raises taser to his neck] ZAP! Where?
Husband: [now on his knees] A flat tire. I swear it was a flat tire. I...
Wife: ZAP! WHERE?
Husband: [twitching helplessly on the floor] A pub. I was at a pub with the guys! I'm soooorrrry!
Wife: [smugly] Mm-hm. Thought so.

Life at home will never be the same.

- Farmer Ted