For a while I used to think “OH:” on Twitter meant “other half,” as in, like, a quote from somebody’s boyfriend/girlfriend or spouse. I’ve seen this acronym used on forums before, and so I’d see people preface their Tweets with OH and think, wow, these people date some hilarious weirdos! But no, OH actually means “overheard.”
I love the funny things other people have been overhearing lately. For example, Sarah from Que Sera Sera witnessed a schoolyard argument that quickly escalated into a screaming blowout, and in San Francisco, Maggie from Mighty Girl was overjoyed to overhear a brand-new family trio having fun.
Reading these scenarios reminded me of a time I was on the beach many years ago, sitting on the sand with my mom. The sun was setting, people were drinking, and then, at last, a certain couple walked by that we couldn’t help noticing: she, with her gigantic floppy hat, and he, with his very small and white (and wet) swim briefs. He himself was very small, while his lady companion was much larger. As they passed, we heard them chattering excitedly to each other. Nearly naked though he was, the man had no qualms about his appearance, and neither did the woman about hers—or his, except for one small thing. The man suddenly stumbled over the sand, leaving the woman a few paces behind him. Upon seeing his backside, she noticed (just as my mom and I had) that the tag of his swimming briefs was sticking out. She giggled and tucked it back in, patting his butt gently after she did so.
It wasn’t exactly an “OH:” moment, but certain silly memories of other people make me so happy.