L K Smithe grew up in a tiny town where steak was always well‑done, and ketchup was basically a food group. Years later, she’s a lawyer in the big city, trying to navigate dating and a small-town identity

On a dinner date with another attorney — a man she hoped would finally see her — he calls her “white trash” for putting ketchup on her steak. Suddenly, it’s not about condiments. It’s about class and belonging.

This is a story about small‑town roots, big‑city judgment, and the courage to be exactly who you are, even when someone at the table thinks they’re better.

Welcome to the Does This Happen to You show, where life's absurdities take center stage—told by the women and men who have lived them. Ever found yourself utterly perplexed by the world? You’re not alone! This show is a collection of laugh-out-loud, first-person stories from female writers and the occasional male writer, sharing their real-life experiences with wit, charm, and a touch of bemusement.  

Whether it’s navigating social mishaps, deciphering life’s oddities, or simply embracing the delightful chaos of everyday moments, these stories will have you nodding in recognition and chuckling in solidarity.