Fridays a Trois

Professor Papa says some offbeat things. It's why I loved his lectures and like working with him. It can, however, be startling when you're not aware of the context, not used to saying stupid things, or wholly not expecting what he'll say.

Moi: Lisa will be here in a second. She's battling it out at the Registrar's right now.

(Lisa arrives in a second)

Prof. Papa: Did you beat up the Registrar?

Lisa: (utter confusion and horror on her face)

Prof. Papa: Did you win?

Lisa: (confused silence)

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My friends know that in life, I like proteins, carbs, word games, winning at word games, Jesus, and sacrilegious humor (not in that order, natch). My professors are just starting to learn that. Earlier this week, I shared the awesome Post-It that program adviser Second Nancy gave me. Today, just because I was finally shipping them out, and to demonstrate just how much I loved her note, I showed Second Nancy the presents I had gotten for Jax: a roll of Jesus tape (it's what it sounds like. a multi-colored roll of packing tape with pictures of Jesus) and a shopping bag with Jesus on one side and Mary on the other.

All was going well until Second Nancy tried to be PC and started talking different types of humor.

Second Nancy: I'm so glad you like that Post-It. Because you never know how people will- well, there's a strong Christian student group on campus-

Moi: Which I'm co-leading this year.

Second Nancy: (utter confusion and horror on her face) Right... I knew you were involved in the Christian group, I didn't know that...

And that was Awkward Moment #3324 for the week.

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(At the Local Pizza Parlor- there's a barrier between patrons and pizza so I couldn't see exactly what I was ordering)

Moi: Can I have a slice of buffalo chicken, and the broccoli one? What kind of pizza is this?

Cashier: You mean veggie?

Moi: Is that it? I thought I saw chicken on there. Yeah, the one with the broccoli.

Cashier: (checks with pizza making guys in the back) Yeah. Veggie lover. (punches in "VEGGIE" on the register)

(Later)

Moi: (unwrap pizza. discover that in addition to broccoli and spinach, the "veggie lovers" pizza also had pepperoni, sausage, and bacon. That's my kind of pizza joint.)