Odd person #1: Throw out your gum.

Nuggs and I encounter a lot of weird people because of our jobs and because, well, we're alive. Herein starts our semi-weekly feature in which we point out said people to you.

Today I went to a kind, middle-aged woman's home to interview her for a story. I walked into her house, cooed over her cat, and started setting up my recording equipment when all of the sudden she blurts out, "I'm sorry but you have to spit out your gum right now." Startled, I said no problem and looked frantically for a trash can. As she handed me one she said, "I have PTSD and if you don't throw it away I'm going to completely freak out."

Huh! I should have spit it out beforehand anyway because it's not the most professional practice, but I forgot I had it in my mouth. I didn't mean for my gum chewing to bring up something that haunts her from her past! Oops.