I flew into Chicago on Sunday. When I got off the plane I was greeted by a sign that said, “We’re happy you’re here.” <\/i> Just like that — in quotes. And I’ll admit it, the quote marks stung. I thought boy, I hope it’s not some kind of dig. As in, “oh, we’re soooo happy you’re here.”<\/i>
\nI’m tired. I’ve come a long way. I don’t need the grief.
\nA few minutes later I saw another sign that said We’re happy you’re here<\/i> — no quote marks this time. And I thought great! It’s just a slogan! And I was happy to be there too.
\nThen, as my cab pulled away from the airport, I saw a sign that read “We’re happy you’re here” — it’s <\/i>more than a slogan.<\/i>
\nAnd I thought what the hell? Does that mean it’s both a slogan and<\/i> a dig?
\nAre they happy I’m here or not?!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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