Mother, breathlessly: Did you know that this year’s Homecoming Queen delivered her baby just weeks before the big night?
Me, hoping not to take the bait: Orly?
Mother: Isn’t that ridiculous? What have we come to when the Homecoming Queen is a mother!
Me, failing not to take the bait: It could have been worse, I suppose…
Mother: How so?
Me: She could have aborted instead of carrying the baby.
Mother: I guess that’s true. It’s just that the Homecoming Queen is supposed to represent purity, and innocence, and…
Me: So you think the girls should not be mothers if they run for Homecoming Queen, eh?
Mother: Yes!
Me: And then they should sign something that says they’ve never had an abortion?
Mother: *silence*
Me: Or that they’ve never had sex at all?
Mother: That’s not what I mean!
Me: Then how would you ensure that they are good representatives of purity and innocence?
Mother: *silence*
Mother: So how are the kids doing in school?
Good For you! I know I have no stake in your life, but still, I’m proud of you!
Really? Sometimes it feels as if all my readers have a stake in my life. :)
EPIC WIN!
Since when did the Homecoming Queen represent purity and innocence? Isn’t it all just a popularity contest?
I agree! She must have been pretty darn popular and respected by her peers to still win the crown – kudos to her!
Or maybe she slept her way to the crown. ;)
LOL You are a deliciously evil genius!
I’m taking notes on your style! My extended family is both far too excited about politics and far too removed from my own political views. Derailing the conversation is my only hope…
Do you hear that sound? That is the sound of someone being morally and verbally bitch-slapped. :) Great set of responses.
– PB