Killing the Joke

Me: Well, welcome to Philly! What brings you here?

Patron: New job!

Me: Yeah? Where?

Patron: Comcast!

Me: Oh jeez, I’m sorry.

Patron: Hah… yeah…

Clueless Coworker: Oh!!!!

Clueless Coworker: You said, “I’m sorry”!!!

Me: …

Me: …yes. I was there when it happened.

Clueless Coworker: You worked at Comcast too???

Me: What? No. It’s just… they’re a terrible company and…

Patron: The moment’s gone.

Me, to Patron: So… here’s your new librarycardhaveagoodday

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