Friday, December 29, 2017

Wouldn't say that now III

When I was in college, someone in my dorm invited everyone on our floor to a magic show.  Given his affiliation with a campus religious organization, I was suspicious of his motives but decided to give him the benefit of the doubt.  My suspicions were confirmed when the magician announced halfway through the show that he wanted to talk about his faith.

He said, "It has always been my policy that those who do not wish to hear this portion of the program should have the opportunity to step out, if they desire."

As some audience members got up to leave, I said under my breath in an ironic stage whisper, "Pagans!"

Although it got a laugh from people sitting nearby, I'm sure I wouldn't say that out loud today--or, well, probably not.