A Universal Reaction

(My parents and I are sitting in a restaurant booth waiting for our food and talking. I recently recorded a marathon of a science show called “The Universe” onto our DVR, but because it’s the end of term and finals, I have not had a chance to watch most of it. My mom is a little annoyed that the show is taking up space on the DVR.)

Mom: “When are you going to delete The Universe?”

Me: *evasively* “When I’m done with it.”

Mom: “When will that be?”

Me: “Probably after I take my test on Thursday.”

Random Stranger: *in the next booth* “Why don’t you delete the universe before? Then you don’t have to take the test!”

(General snickering from the group in the neighboring booth.)