With All Due Respects to the Wong Family
They say that in pain, there is comedy. And while I write this with all due respect to the Wong Family of Austin, Texas, I can’t stop myself from writing this. In fact, I’ve been revisiting this post for several days now, wondering if I should let you read it. Today, I release it to the ethereal waves of the Internet and am prepared to suffer the consequences …
A few weeks ago, Ms. Mei Wong tragically died at her laundermat. Apparently, she (no relation to Sum Ting Wong) disregarded the warning about taking clothing out of the heavy machinery while it is still running. She was caught up in the tumbler and sustained traumatic head injuries. Sadly, this is one instance when stiffness isn’t caused by too much starch. She simply was the Wong place at the Wong time.
In the newspaper story, they showed the following map and then stated that no one heard anything. I couldn’t help but noticed that Ms. Wong’s business was across the street from the Texas State School for the Deaf. I guess that it’s safe to assume, no one saw any frantic hand gesturing either. Hopefully, police won’t let this hamper their investigation.
Since no one knows the exact cause of Ms. Wong death, the family is pressed for answers. Her funeral was ready on Tuesday at 10am. Laundry ticket not required.
I hope that you are not too de-pressed by this post. I had heard rumors that Mei was working on wedding dresses when her untimely demise took place. Fortunately, there wasn’t any other family member involved. After all, two Wongs don’t necessarily make a white ….
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