A Conversation Between Idiots (Guest Blog)

I had lots of good times with K over the past 7 years, some before he left NY and some after. One particular conversation we had was intriguing at the time, but looking back, it was clearly a case of stupidity. Usually, I would put a large % of the stupidity part on K, but in this case, I share an equal part. 50/50 K!! Stupid or not, it still makes me chuckle to this day.

So K and I worked in the same office; he sat in front of me and we were separated by a cubicle wall. Not a high wall, but high enough to not be able to see over when sitting. One afternoon, K decides to share a vacation plan with me, and the conversation proceeded as follows:

K: I think I am going to book a vacation to Greece.

Joker: Wow. That sounds nice. I assume you’ve been there.

K: Yes I have. I have family there. You should go someday.

Joker: Maybe I will.

K: Well if you go, you should check out the Parking Lot.

Joker: Why?

K: It’s just something to go see. It’s quite impressive.

Joker: Really? Is it big?

K: Yes. It’s huge, and it’s been there forever.

Joker (after a brief silence): Interesting!..How many cars does it hold?

K (after a brief silence): I don’t know. If I had to guess, I’d say 100,000.

Joker: Okay. I’m sure it’s nice, but I don’t think I’d go all the way to Greece to see it.

At this point, K got up and turned around: What are you talking about?, with a mixture of disgust and confusion on his face.

Joker: Why should I travel to Greece to see a parking lot? I see parking lots every day.

K (with a continued perplexed look): What parking lot?

Joker: You told me that if I go to Greece, I have to make sure to see the Parking Lot.

K: No, I said the Parthenon.

Joker: Oh. Well that makes more sense.

So I ask. who is the bigger buffoon? Is it me, for actually thinking that there would be such an amazing parking lot in Greece that one should make a trip there just to see? OR..is it K, for actually thinking I would ask such a ludicrous question as how many cars would fit in the Parthenon, AND then run a quick calculation in his head to come up with an estimate??

Great stuff K. I will tell my kids someday.

Thanks Joker, good stuff.