Overheard


between two men, walking down the sidewalk south on Sheridan
A: I'm giving up videogames until the end of the year.
B: Really? Why?
A: Well, you know how I've been kind of grumpy a lot lately?
B: Haha, yeah, I noticed. Do you think it's videogame-related?
A: No, not at all. But I have no idea what's causing it.
B: So...
A: So I figured I should just intentionally do something that will make me grumpy, then I'll have an explanation.
B: What?
A: Well, like a week from now, I'll be grumpy and think, "Yeah, you've been working so much that you haven't had time to play videogames" and then I'll feel better about being in a bad mood.
B: But, you'll also remember that you're causing your irritation intentionally, right?
A: SHH! I'M TRYING TO REPRESS THAT THOUGHT AND YOU'RE NOT HELPING!