Power of Observation

Back in the 1960’s we were introduced to an LAPD detective, Lt. Columbo.  He was a disheveled, seemingly inept crime solver who was consistently underestimated by his felonious opponents, much to their chagrin.
 

Columbo, portrayed by Peter Faulk, was adept at discovering the most miniscule bits of evidence to pursue and doggedly apprehend his criminal prey.  He was rarely wrong, if ever.  But, it was always those details along with his tenacious approach to solving the case that made the show riveting for the viewer.

 

The details were always evident to the viewers from the very beginning of each episode; finding them made both the show and Lt. Columbo entertaining.  The power of observation is a gift that not everyone possesses, and that is where we begin today.  In the vein of Columbo, here are a few you can add to your own list:

 

Have you ever noticed that the people who offer the most advice often give the worst advice?

 

Have you ever noticed how annoying the weather folks are with their teases to stay tuned?

 

Have you ever noticed that politicians, who are ‘elected’ and employed by us, don’t pay attention to our desires?

 

Have you ever noticed 99% of left-lane cruisers, driving below the posted speed limit, are bewildered when they are passed on the right?

 

Have you ever noticed the tax collector thinks you’ve got a secret stash of money to which they are entitled?

 

Have you ever noticed how foreigners who so badly want to live in the U.S. want to retain their language, dress, traditions, food, etc., from their homeland?

 

Have you ever noticed that minimum wage employees don’t grasp the concept, or definition, of an “entry level job?”

 

Have you ever noticed how onions make you cry and your gas receipts make you sob?

 

Have you ever noticed people wearing the most bizarre outfits feel compelled to laugh at your stylish hat?

 

Have you ever noticed that facial tissues are so thin you can easily blow holes in them?  This also applies to toilet paper.

 

Have you ever noticed that your swivel chair is the only reason you enjoy going to work?

 

Have you ever noticed you can tell a lot about a woman’s hands?  Hint: If she’s holding a gun, she’s probably mad.

 

Have you ever noticed that when someone tells you to ‘get a grip,’ they apparently don’t mean around their neck?

 

Have you ever noticed your prized parrot, which won’t talk for friends, becomes verbose with swear words when the preacher stops by?

 

Have you ever noticed there are 37 different shades of white?

 

Have you ever noticed that it won’t rain until after you just washed your car?

 

Have you ever noticed people selling used cars are asking for new car prices?

 

Have you ever noticed that Alec Baldwin is still living in America?