Dead Man’s Jest

(I am being taught about the equipment needed to safely rock climb. A carabiner is a kind of clip. Lockable carabiners don’t snap open when pressed against a rock, and the instructor considers knowing this very important.)

Instructor: “What kind of carabiner do we want?”

Everyone: “A locking carabiner!”

(Later:)

Instructor: “What kind of carabiner do we want?”

Everyone: “A locking carabiner!”

(Later:)

Instructor: “What kind of carabiner do we want?”

Me: “Pirates of the carabiner!”