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Does anybody else have those few certain members of their wards who, no matter how hard they try and no matter what they do, just don't get it? I decided to visit my parents' home ward today and I came to the conclusion that these kind of people fill the place. Seriously. And they're not just one type, either. Truth is, there are many groups of people who don't get it.

For example, you've got the old lady who has been around for (quite literally) forever who bares her testimony every month and who knows everyone in the ward. However, she can't always keep them straight in her head. One week, she'll ask you how BYU is, then the next time you see her, she'll ask if you're excited to finally be graduating high school. Bless her heart, she means well, but . . .

Another type of person who falls under the "not getting it" category is the Sunday school atendee who feels it is his/her personal responsiblity to make a comment after every single point is made. Completely ignoring the fact that they are not the teacher, these people will often try and lead a discussion amongst the members of the class. Said discussion more often than not has absolutely nothing to do with the topic and is most likely about the scriptural proof that caffine consumption will send you to Hell.

My favorite type of people who don't get it are the kids who range from ages 2-4. Of course, they aren't really supposed to get it, but that's kindof the best part. Every week they show up with their freshly combed hair and bowtie/Sunday dress and eat Cheerios from a Ziploc bag. I'm sure most of them are having a ball, what with the quiet books and whatnot. And they add some pretty good entertainment for those of us sitting a pew or two behind them. Thump!
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