Heh. Fun bit:
You and the family are seated around the dinner table. The absence of music or lively conversation accentuates the sounds of chewing and scraping forks. There are several exits, but you've lost the will to notice them.
> COMPLIMENT JAN ON HOW GOOD THE HAM IS
You do so, then realize you have yet to take a bite.
> QUICKLY SCARF DOWN A PIECE
You do so, and choke. Emily slaps you on the back until you cough it up onto your lap.
> INVENTORY
You are carrying:
A cell phone with a message from your friends Dave and Paul telling you what a fun time they're having in the Bahamas
A slowly coalescing escape plan
A piece of ham
Resentment toward Emily for persuading you that visiting her parents at Christmas would be "totally fun"
Hat tip: D.F.Moore
Posted by Owlish at June 6, 2005 06:33 PM