I've spent way too much time thinking about the mental gymnastics we perform to pretend we didn't see someone we know in public. It's like an Olympic event where no one wins, but somehow, we all lose. I mean, just last week I was hiding behind adult diapers in Walgreens—talk about a crappy situation! From the fake phone call to the intense interest in tampons, we all have our stealth moves. Let's break down why this whole scenario is actually insane when you think about it. Spoiler: it’s like a spy thriller where you’re the secret agent avoiding detection, only armed with a cart full of cheese and wine.