The Friendly Truth

(My parents are watching ‘Friends’ when I’m about seven years old. My baby sister is already in our bedroom asleep, and I’d already finished my homework so I wander out.)

Ross: “My wife’s a lesbian.”

Joey: “Cool.”

Me: “I don’t get it. What’s a lesbian?”

Step-Dad: “Um, well, it’s some who… really likes cats.”

Me: “Oh, and he’s allergic or something?”

Mom: *laughing so hard she can barely speak* “Yep. Allergic. Totally.”