The Akbar Gambit

 

The guy at the next table has a strong survival instinct.

Woman: Do you think Jennifer Lawrence is pretty?

Man: (long pause) Who?

Woman: Jennifer Lawrence. Do you thinks she’s pretty?

Man: I don’t know who that is.

Woman: You don’t know Jennifer Lawrence? …She’s an Oscar-winning actress.

Man: Don’t know her.

They take a few bites of food.

Woman: What about Kate Blanchett? Do you find her attractive?

Man: (pause) I don’t know who that is either.

Admiral Ackbar has taught him well.


Ken Bolding chronicles real-life events for the mild amusement of his tens of fans.

 

Originally published March 2, 2016

Author: Ken Bolding

Ken Bolding chronicles real-life events for the mild amusement of his tens of fans.

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