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May 22, 2007
Dial F for Fool
The year 2007 has not been the most pleasant year in my lifetime. Some days are great, some are good, and others can be just downright miserable. Yesterday, I had one of my less fun days. Being amazingly wonderful parents, Mama Fool and Papa Fool conversed with me several times. The day got much better as it progressed, but the morning and early afternoon were rough. When Papa Fool called me last night to check in, we had the following exchange.
Papa Fool: “How are you doing?”
Thinking Fool: “I haven’t driven off a cliff yet.”
Papa Fool: “Well, don’t even think about doing that.”
Thinking Fool: “I’m not an idiot, dad. I’m just joking.”
Papa Fool: “Well, I’m serious. If you ever did something like that, it would absolutely-”
Thinking Fool: “Trust me, you have no reason to worry.”
Papa Fool: “Well, can I finish what I was going to say?”
Thinking Fool: “Sure.”
Papa Fool: “If you ever did something like that, it would absolutely break your (slight pause) mother’s heart.”
Thinking Fool: “You’re an asshole.”
Papa Fool: “Thank you.”
Comments
Is your father looking to adopt?
Look on the bright side, at least you probably arent asian and are probably very good looking. Things will only get better, then they will get worse again.
Posted by: pretty at May 22, 2007 04:14 PM
hahaha Papa Fool sounds amazing.
Posted by: angela at May 22, 2007 04:39 PM
Whenever you do the next "Fool's greatest hits"-type retrospective, this post deserves a prominent place therein. I hope today treats you better.
Posted by: jeh at May 22, 2007 07:04 PM
Ahh. Apple. And tree. Parental support in hard times is so crucial (says the girl who called her mom after a judge was mean to her).
Papa Fool is awesome. So are you. Chin up.
Posted by: Harmless Error at May 22, 2007 08:33 PM
Pretty - way to "quote" Pearls.
Posted by: Philosofer at May 22, 2007 09:06 PM
seriously, you are upset that i didnt give an obvious reference from todays comics quote marks. i wish i had some creative catholic jokes
Posted by: pretty at May 22, 2007 10:06 PM
pretty, I think my parents are done with the kids!
angela, papa fool and mama fool are both amazingly awesome.
jeh, the suggestion is noted!
harmless error, thank you. :-)
philosofer, at least he reads pearls! everyone should!
Posted by: Fool at May 22, 2007 10:57 PM
Oh, I didn't mean it to be a criticism. I thought it was awesome.
Also, Fool, let's do lunch or something some day.
Posted by: Philosofer at May 22, 2007 11:42 PM
