April 1, 2008

  • April Fool's

    I wish every day were April Fool's Day. To me, it's a get-out-of-jail-free card for all the things I wish I hadn't said. Dumb or silly, ambiguous or awkward, there's no faux pas that can't be fixed by saying "April Fool's!" with a big smile and quickly changing the subject.

    Here's a conversation that I wish had happened on April 1.

    Years ago, my friend Eugene's then-girlfriend/now-wife Winnie was visiting town. Eugene was on call one night, so Winnie and I had dinner together. Winnie is a dear friend now, but at the time we were just beginning to get to know each other. One exchange went like this.

    Winnie: I rarely drink alcohol. How about you?
    Me: Oh no, I never drink. It interferes with the buzz I get from smoking weed.
    (awkward silence)

    Now imagine what could have been.

    Winnie: I rarely drink alcohol. How about you?
    Me: Oh no, I never drink. It interferes with the buzz I get from smoking weed.
    (awkward silence)
    Me: April Fool's!
    Winnie: Oh! Good one.
    (we both laugh)
    Me: Seriously though, I drink Coors when I toke up.

Comments (7)

  • Hmm...weed would not have been my choice.  But, it is a nice get-out-of-jail-free card.  However, there are some people that can't get away with anything, Apirl Fool's or not.

  • Damn I forgot it's April 1st.  Sigh I thought you were serious when you said I was "hilarious" and gave me a "thumbs up".

  • So that explains the earthy odors I smelled coming from your room.

  • I'm thinking you don't like talking to Winnie much.

  • @amazngrace - Winnie is one of my favorite people. That exchange was a long time ago.

    For the record, I've never smoked mary jane. I've never had a Coors either.

  • "I've never smoked mary jane. I've never had a Coors either." 

    So, is this the April's fools part?  Although I almost believe the latter half...
    Or is it that Winnie is one of your favorites? 
    April Fool's is so confusing...

  • haha! speaking of april fool's -- someone got me good this year. i'll tell you about it.

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