"I want to get one of those dogs," she said earnestly. "I want to get one for the apartment. They're nice to have--a dog."
This reminds me of my friend that constantly likes to impulse buy many things. Whenever I go to the store with him, he always has to buy a pack of gum before he leaves. This is like Myrtle because she just sees some dogs and says she wants to buy one without really thinking.
It's just a crazy old thing," she said. "I just slip it on sometimes when I don't care what I look like.
This reminds me of my friends who can't accept compliments. It's a feeble attempt at being humble, but it is a much better option just to accept the compliment an move on.
You're a rotten driver
This reminds me of my friend Rohan Chimanji who drove with ice on his windshield. He could only see through a small spot in the top corner of the windshield. This dangerous driving makes him a rotten driver.