I was recently reminded of two things that my wife is unbelievably anal about. So much so that I shouldn’t even be speaking on the topics in question for fear of a lashing due to my inferior knowledge and utter lack of comprehension of the subject compared with hers.

The first is bandages. Better known as “Band-Aids”. However, just to be clear, “Band-Aid” is a brand-specific name and to call the general categorey that would imply that they are the only game in town when it comes to covering your wounds. Not so!!!

Nooooo, there are extreme difference between brands and styles. 3M Nexcare, Band-Aid, Curad…water-proof, sport, tough strips, no sting, healing, sensitive skin…and we won’t even talk about designs: superhero, hello kitty, sushi pieces…oh god.

What’s that you say? What about generic brands? They don’t even make the cut (for quality issues, duh!).

The point is ya’ll don’t have any idea the science behind the selection of the perfect band-aid bandage and Willa knows her shit, so don’t try to bring your weak ass band-aid bandage (damnit!) game around here!

The second thing that Willa is super anal about is her jerky. Yes, I do mean beef jerky.

Again, you have the same issues with jerky as you do with bandages. So many brands, flavors and styles to choose from. The important thing here is that you don’t do a generic brand (does that even exist?) and that you don’t get a ”flavor”. Masking the jerky flavor with all types of flavoring is a sure sign to Willa to avoid it. No teriyaki, no cajun, no hickory smoked, just original or as Oberto calls it, “natural”.

Oh, and don’t try to give Willa jerky “sticks” or “bites”…NOT THE SAME THING!! It’s a completely different jerky experience people! I mean, you almost can’t call it jerky. Sheesh!

I tell you all this so that you are aware of Willa’s passions in these areas and don’t accidentally try to buy her either of these items as you will inevitably choose something unworthy of her taste. Consider yourself warned!