- (We are watching 'Leverage,' but I am also putzing around on the computer)
- Mom: The thing about television shows like this is that ___________________.
- Me: Uh huh.
- Mom: You know?
- (I get a panicked look on my face.)
- Mom: Were you even listening?
- Me: Yes.
- Mom: What did I say?
- Me: Oh my God. I don't remember.
- Mom: You weren't listening.
- Me: I was! But I honestly don't remember! I swear!
- Mom: I knew it. Your father used to get that look on his face when he wasn't listening to me.
- Me: I swear! I was listening and now I can't remember! What did you say?
- Mom: (pause)
- Me: Seriously, what were you saying?
- Mom: (silence)
- Me: WHATDIDYOUSAYWHATDIDYOUSAYWHATDIDYOUSAY?
- Mom: I don't remember.
- Me: What do you mean you don't remember?
- Mom: I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT I WAS SAYING EITHER!
- Me: We're pathetic.
