Re: explaining the absurd looking but useful wrap
Posted by Anon on September 08, 1999 at 16:59:24:
In Reply to: explaining the absurd looking but useful wrap posted by Catherine Cartwright Jones on September 08, 1999 at 02:52:41:
: When people ask you why you are wrapped up like Frankenstein's Bride
: ...answer: (pick one)
Rev. Bunny, these definitely go into my personal collection on mehndi!
(along with the sensible suggestions for minimizing smears...)
One note:
: 5) That's where the CIA just implanted my new cyborg chips. When
the
: wraps come off tomorrow, I'll be hyper-intelligent and invincible.
: Try not to annoy me.
Good, but unconvincing. (This from someone who's had
government-related jobs and gotten asked very weird questions.) The
standard (convincing, though untruthful) reply is:
"I'm sorry, I'm not allowed to talk about that."
If they persist, the follow-up is:
"I work for the government. I'm sorry, but disclosure is forbidden.
For your own sake, please desist." Tossing in a "Ma'am" or "Sir" can
double your credibility. Have fun, y'all!