Well, here's one story.

I used to work in music publishing, and attended the twice yearly boozefest known as NAMM.

One year I served as industry rep to the American Association of Music Teachers.  That year the president of that august association was a southern belle of a woman, probably in her early 70s, yet tall, elegant, well dressed, and with a true lady-like manner that just set you at ease.  I can't remember her name, so I'll call her Linda.

The AMT had their traditional reception at a swanky hotel in Chicago.  I was speaking with Linda, and during the conversation she would occasionally give me what seemed to be a "knowing" wink - that is, it was almost part of the conversation.  I generally don't wink, except under certain circumstances which I might go into on another comment.  So the conversation continued with the occasional wink from her.  It was time to refill my drink, so I excused myself, grabbed another drink and circulated.

When the reception was drawing to a close, Linda wanted a meeting with all the industry reps - there were about 7 of us - 2 women and 5 men.  For whatever reason, we found ourselves standing in a line facing her.  Wanting to break what seemed to be a bit of an unconscious formality, I moved away from the rep group a bit, at stood at a bit of an angle so I could see both Linda and the other reps.

Anyway, Linda spoke to the group and then it happened - she gave them all a wink.  And all 6 of the people standing in front of her winked back in unison.

Had I been older, I would probably have asked her about that.  My take was that this was an innocent, harmless little control game she played.  But the image of those business-hungry reps all winking in unison thinking that the wink was meant just for them was priceless.

I don't think I have ever been winked at...at least not seriously.  I have recieved (and given) tons of those joke winks.  None have been serious though.  

I do have one question.  What the hell is up with Wink Martindale?  

It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine