Regular readers have probably noticed that Jake is posting even less than usual (which, technically, should take him into negative numbers), but this week he claims to have a good excuse: He says he got engaged.
I don't know anything about this, and even his most energetic promises are suspect, but I tend to believe him this time since I could hear sections of a conversation in the background.
Jake: What do you mean? I'm gonna be rich!
Girl: Nope, sorry.
Jake: I mean really rich! I'll buy you Norway!
Girl: Fine, but no touching.
After hearing this I couldn't help but recall the cheery stories Hal and The Beast used to tell about their courtship. I never really paid attention, but the punchline was always the eloquent way Hal asked his future spouse out on their first date.
It went something like this:
Hal: Hey.
The Beast: Is that you Hal?
H: Yes.
TB: Why are you hiding under my car?
H: Do you want to go out with me or what?
TB: I don't think I understand...
H: Do you wanna go to the Super Sonics game on Friday?
TB: I'm busy that night watching four channels of black-and-white TV and not checking e-mails because those don't exist yet.
H: Then I'm staying put.
TB: Fine, pick me up at 6:30.
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