When you have an odd sense of humor, it’s important to let it out now and then, so it won't erupt from you at an inopportune moment. The C.S.O. and I both possess that sort of humor. In addition, our new Newf puppy Joy appears to be exacerbating our natural tendencies. Thus:
FWP: You know, there are tragedies that never get any attention.
CSO: Hm? Like what?FWP: The agonies of all the colors that, try as they might, can never be primary.
CSO: Like fuchsia?FWP: Yes! And chartreuse. And cerise!
CSO: What about teal?FWP: Of course! And magenta and cyan, too!
CSO: Don’t forget mauve!FWP: (sniff) “I so badly wanted to be purple, but try as I might...”
CSO: Then there’s the heartbreak of burnt sienna!
FWP: Something must be done!CSO: Think there’s any grant money available?
FWP: I’ll make some calls.
Just a little levity to soften you up for the horrors of the day.
Of course snakes have a mortal fear of.... teal. *
ReplyDelete* classical reference (well, paraphrace)