Showing posts with label friday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label friday. Show all posts

Saturday, March 27, 2010

No Brainer

Yesterday was Friday, which meant the usual argument at lunch time. Here's how the conversation didn't go...

My stomach: Hey it's lunchtime, let's go and get something to eat.
Me: OK. I'll get my coat...
...
Sandwich shop: Hey, good to see you. Can I interest you in a nice sandwich? Or maybe a salad?
Me: Hmm, well I am hungry and ...
Pub: A salad? Pffft. Come on, it's Friday. Have a pint.
Me: I guess I ...
Sandwich shop: Tut tut, beer without food? That can't be good for you. Have a nice ham and mayo sandwich instead.
Pub: Whatever. Guinness is a meal in a glass, so they say. So why not have a couple of meals? That's more than enough, surely?
Me: I've heard that too, so it must be true. Go on then, I'll...
Sandwich shop: Do the words 'spicy chicken wrap' mean anything?
Me: Oh now that's tempting. I do like those.
Pub: Yeah but you have those any time. This is FRIDAY LUNCHTIME man.
Me: That's the most convincing argument. Go on then.
My stomach: I agree, but at least have a packet of scampi fries.
Pub: An excellent choice.
Sandwich shop: Hmm. Now you mention it, it's been a busy morning and I could do with a pint...