Man Who Was Never ‘One Of Those Weirdos Who Wanted Kids,’ Suddenly Realizes He Needs Kids Not To Look Like A Weirdo

Man Who Was Never ‘One Of Those Weirdos Who Wanted Kids,’ Suddenly Realizes He Needs Kids Not To Look Like A Weirdo

Post-catholic, post office worker Paddy ‘the skunk’ McGrath, faced up last Sunday evening to an unsettling realization.

Sitting on a garden swing, listening to the birthday party music playing through the windows for his best friend’s 2 year old son, it dawned on him that perhaps he wasn’t the all-round winner he’d always fancied himself to be.

And that maybe he was the one who was living on Weirdo Street.

As the Talking Heads classic hit Once in a Lifetime played, he reflected on how we all cruise through life on autopilot without questioning the decisions we make.

Only waking with a start, as the guests inside suddenly shouted along with lead singer David Byrne;

My God! What have I done?