Can Your Most Embarrassing Moment Top This?

By Vic Latrine

There they sat in stunned silence, jaws dropped, staring at me!

It was a new group meeting consisting of international couples who had just recently come to the United States. I'd say there were about twenty folks in all. To break the ice for everyone to get to know each other a little better, the leader suggested, "Let's begin by sharing your most embarrassing moment." Chuckles, smirks and soft laughter filled the comfortable home atmosphere. 

The first brave guy started and recounted his story as people giggled and laughed throughout. "Now, that wasn't so bad" seemed to be what the guests were feeling as they became more comfortable. The next lady began her tale, turning red with embarrassment, which made her story even more funny! In succession, person after person shared a memory from days past, each proudly smiling at the end as the new friends joined in their laughter. Then, lastly, it was my turn.

Like the rest, I shared my most embarrassing moment. When finished, no one laughed; rather, they stared at me in stunned silence, seeming a little embarrassed themselves! "That's o-d-d," I thought to myself. After some noticeably awkward silence, the leader cleared his throat and continued, "Umm,…okay…quite a colorful embarrassing moment indeed! Umm…moving on . . ."

While this true account may not have fit in well in that setting, this has become a favorite story among my friends and relatives. People tell me my story does fit right up there with other outrageous stories written with outrageous openness, but you decide. You may find it a shocking true story like some of my close family members, or maybe it's just another shameless Kindle book only liked by crazy people.

(Note: You can also find this Kindle book in Humor Kindle Unlimited. Thank you!)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vic Latrine
• Release date: Oct 2, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386444329

Vic Latrine

During my 30 year career I was a chemist, environmental scientist, consultant, and technical writer.  In my spare time I worked on projects in aquaculture, hydroponics, aquaponics, bioremediation, and renewable energy.  In addition, I have also been an adjunct professor at two local colleges teaching Biology and Business Math. Now I am retired and writing this from an island in South East Asia where I live.  My lovely wife has been with me for forty-eight years and we have four awesome adult children who are spread around the globe. Vic Latrine  (Not my real name--for the sake of my wife.)