Awkward Turtles

I really do love turtles. I don't think they are awkward at all. I mostly find them amusing. I especially love it when people resemble turtles. Then I like to imagine them falling on their backs and kicking their arms and legs around trying to get up. And also they have to wear big green sweatshirts.

Today there were 2 awkward turtle moments in the sense that I became like an awkward turtle, stuck on my back. But I was stuck behind a counter on my feet. Pretty close I think to what a turtle must feel in a trapped situation.

Shortie: Where are you from?
Me: Denver
Shortie: No, where are you from?
Me: I'm from Denver
Shortie: Where is that?
Me: It's in Colorado
Shortie: Okay, but really where are you from
Me: Denver. I think I know where I'm from
Shortie: But seriously, where?
Me: Syria
Shortie: I knew it! We are so close. I am Egyptian

Akward Turtle moment #2

Curlz: Hi
Me: Hi. How are you?
Curlz: Oh my god. My heart just stopped. I thought you were my ex-girlfriend for sure
Me: (awkwardly laugh) Good thing I am not. That would be horrible because I may have forgotten CPR
Curlz: You look just like my ex-girlfriend
Me: Ok
Curlz: Wow, you really threw me for a loop there
Me: Was that loop circular or oval?

What are you supposed to say to that anyway?