Return of the Shenanigans - I meant to Reply...

Ghosting isn’t just a dating thing—it’s a lifestyle. In this hilariously honest episode, CeeCee breaks down the Ghosting Spectrum (yes, spiritual ghosting is real), quizzes you on your ghost type, and reads listener confessions that’ll make you feel seen... and snoozed. Whether you’re a Casper or a Victorian Lady Ghost, this one’s for everyone who’s ever replied in their head and vanished in real life. 👻💬

Transcript

CeeCee’s Shenanigans - Episode 5: “I Meant to Reply… In spirit! - Return of the Shenaningans”

Opening-

Helloooooo—myyyy Hooligans!
 How are we today? I hope your week’s been full of fun, love, and the kind of shenanigans that make life worth laughing at.

It feels so good to be back to our regularly scheduled programming!
I know the last episode—the launch of my new series—was a bit of a wild ride. We had some emotional dips and maybe a tear or two. But don’t worry, those episodes will mellow out as we go. Promise! Haha.

Today, we’re diving back into the silly, chaotic, and delightfully unhinged energy you know and love here at CeeCee’s Shenanigans.
So without further ado… let’s set the stage.

    You meant to reply to a text… three weeks ago.
 You already peeked at it—without leaving them on “Read,” of course.
But now? It’s too late.
Do you fake amnesia?
Do you send a meme as a peace offering?
Do you just… disappear again?

Today, we’re talking about ghosting.
That thing we all do—sometimes intentionally, but let’s be real… usually unintentionally.
Because life is loud. Adulting is exhausting. And texting back?
Well, it requires emotional bandwidth we just don’t always have.

And if you’re grinning right now… it’s because you know exactly what I’m talking about. Haha!

2. The Ghosting Spectrum – 

So now we’ll look at some scenarios on the “Ghosting Spectrum” – We have 3.. Intentional, Accidental and Spiritual. 

    Intentional Ghosting: 

You’ve been texting with someone who’s needy in a way that’s not cute anymore. They only reach out when they need something, never ask how you’re doing, and somehow always manage to turn every conversation into a vent session about their ex, their boss, or their latest pyramid scheme.

One day, they send:
 “Hey, can I borrow $200 until Friday?”

You stare at the message.
 You blink.
 You close the app.
 You never open it again.

You don’t reply. You don’t explain. You don’t even accidentally like the message.
You just… vanish.
Because you’ve decided this relationship is no longer worth the emotional tax.

     Accidental Ghosting:

Your friend texts:
 “Hey! How did your appointment go? Thinking of you!”

You see it. You smile. You feel the love.
 You mentally compose the perfect reply:
 “Aw, thank you! It went okay—long story, but I’ll fill you in soon. Love you!”

But instead of typing it…
 You get distracted by a notification.
 Then a phone call.
 Then laundry.
 Then a nap.

Then three days pass.
 Then it’s awkward.

Now you’re spiraling, wondering if it’s too late to reply.
 You consider sending a meme.
 You consider faking technical difficulties.
 You consider moving to a new city.

You didn’t mean to ghost. You just… emotionally buffered.
 And now you’re haunted by the unread message and your own social exhaustion.

     Spiritual Ghosting:

Your sibling texts:

“Hey, are you coming to Mom’s birthday dinner?”

You read it. You feel it. You whisper your reply to the universe under your breath…

But you never type it. Never hit send. Never even open the keyboard.

In your heart, you RSVP’d.

In reality, you vanished into the Social Bermuda Triangle...

So… You show up with pie….

But You wonder why everyone stares at you like you’ve just risen from the dead… 

And then it hits you…

You say, “Wait… I didn’t reply?”

They say, “We thought you were mad.”

Your response then is, “I replied in spirit…”

So whether you’re a bold ghost, a forgetful ghost, or a spiritually haunted one…
 You’re not alone.
 You’re just human.
 And that’s why we’re here—to laugh about it, own it, and maybe finally reply to that text from three weeks ago.

• Silly Quiz: “What Kind of Ghost Are You?”

Alright, my hooligans…
 You’ve done it. I’ve done it.
 Sometimes it’s intentional, sometimes it’s accidental, and sometimes it’s just… emotional buffering with snacks.

But how you ghost says a lot about your vibe.
So I’ve put together a very scientific, extremely accurate quiz to help you find out what kind of ghost you really are.

Grab a pen, or just mentally tally while pretending to work—I won’t tell. (Giggles)

Pick the answer that feels most like you. Tally your results at the end to reveal your ghost type.

1. You see a text from your bestie asking “You good?” What do you do?

A.      Reply immediately with a meme and a 3-paragraph emotional download

1. Think “I’ll reply after this nap” and forget for 4 days
2. Type a response, delete it, overthink, then go silent

D.    Send a thumbs-up emoji and vanish again

2. Your phone buzzes during your recharge time. You feel…

A.      Excited! Connection is life!

B.      Mild dread. You love them, but… ugh.

C.      Like you’re being hunted by responsibilities

D.      Nothing. You’ve already emotionally logged off

3. Your most-used texting phrase is:

1. “LOL SAME”
2. “Sorry for the delay 😅”
3. “I meant to reply but life happened”
4. No phrase. Just vibes and occasional GIFs.

4. Your ideal communication style is:

1. Voice notes and chaotic group chats
2. Texting in batches once a week
3. Journaling instead of replying
4. Telepathy, preferably

5. Your ghosting excuse of choice:

1. “I was busy but I’m back!”
2. “I saw it and replied in my head”
3. “I needed a mental health timeout”
4. “I was in a tunnel. Spiritually.”

🕯️ Results:

👻 Casper the Friendly Ghost

Mostly A’s
 You’re warm, responsive, and probably carry the emotional weight of your group chat. You ghost accidentally—but you always come back with coffee or energy drinks, snacks and apologies.

🌀 The Poltergeist

Mostly B’s
 You’re chaotic good. You vanish, reappear, and leave a trail of half-finished texts. Your friends know you love them… eventually.

🧥 The Victorian Lady Ghost

Mostly C’s
 You’re dramatic, introspective, and prone to poetic silence. You ghost with flair—perhaps while staring out a rainy window.

🧊 The Ice Cube in the Freezer Ghost

Mostly D’s
 You’re chill. Like, too chill. You ghost because you’re conserving energy. You’ll reply when Mercury exits retrograde.

(Fake ad break) AND NOWWW….

 “Today’s episode is brought to you by Seen & Snoozed™—the only app that understands your texting anxiety and lets you reply when your soul is ready.”

“Because sometimes you open a message, feel all the feelings… and then immediately need a nap. 

Seen & Snoozed™ gently nudges you every few days with affirmations like:
‘You’re not a bad friend, just a sleepy one.’
Or:
‘They still love you—even if you haven’t replied since Tuesday.’” Haha

“With customizable snooze timers, emotional check-ins, and a ‘Reply Later’ button that actually means it, Seen & Snoozed™ helps you reconnect without the guilt spiral.”

“Download Seen & Snoozed™ today and ghost with grace. Because your silence doesn’t mean you don’t care—it just means you’re tired. And that’s valid.”

4. Listener Confessions

So I asked you guys in the CeeCee’s Hooligans Facebook Group and on the CeeCee’s Shenanigans Podcast Page to:
 “Tell me the longest you’ve gone without replying to a message—and what excuse you used.”

And now, I’d like to read a few of them anonomously to give you my reaction but also to see what kind of reactions and discussions we can get going in the CeeCee’s Hooligans Private FB Group! I hope to see you all in there relating and sharing your own stories! 

Outtro

Ghosting isn’t always rejection—it’s sometimes just a nap.
 Sometimes it’s emotional buffering.
 Sometimes it’s forgetting you opened the message while standing in front of the fridge wondering why you walked in there.
 And sometimes? It’s just life being loud and your brain hitting ‘Do Not Disturb.’

So if you’ve ghosted someone lately, or you’ve been ghosted yourself, take a breath.
 You’re not broken. You’re just tired.
 And tired people deserve grace, memes, and maybe a snack.

Thank you all so, so much for tuning in to this episode of CeeCee’s Shenanigans!
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Until next time…
 Stay hydrated.
 Stay weird.
 And remember:
 You’re not a bad friend—you’re just a little haunted. (And that’s okay.) Haha!

-CeeCee, OUT