Today is a good day. The sun is shining; the air is dry. For many, it is the Friday of a short work week. For others, it is a day to call in sick and sleep off that tenth Pabst at last night’s Butterstick birthday bash. But some people have their own idea of what constitutes a good day — and they’re not afraid to let other people know.

Quote of the Week

Fair Lakes Target:
Loud woman in shoe department: “This is the best day ever. Two pairs of shoes, in my size… mindblowing orgasm this afternoon….”
Boyfriend: (incoherent mumbling)
Loud woman: “What? I’m not worried. If anyone hears me, they’ll be like, ‘That IS a good day.'”

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Photo contributed to DCist photos by Flickr user Peter F. Martin.