being a George.

[i'd been watching e.t. for a good hour while typing up college applications. my dad walks in and sits down in the red chair.]

dad: ...are you watching this e.t. in spanish?

me: no.

[both of us watch the screen for at least a minute.]

dad: yes you are!

me: oh... i didn't notice.

[the phone rings, i answer it. i talk to my mom for a little bit and hand the phone to my dad.]

dad: hello?

me: dad.... the phone's upside down....