Mike Quote #929
Brick: I don't get it. One second, I'm walking down the hall with my best friend, and the next second, he's swallowed up by the football team.
Mike: Troy's on the football team?
Brick: Really? That's your takeaway from this conversation?
Mike: Well, I'm just saying... football... a lot of people think that's a big deal. Aren't you happy for him?
Brick: No, not at all. Not even a little.
Mike: That sounds a little selfish, don't you think?
Brick: It's not just about him being popular. I mean, he didn't even show up for Font Club.
Mike: That could be for a lot of reasons. Maybe you just got to put in a little more effort, Brick, that's all. And, hey, find out what position they got him playing, 'cause they really need a nose tackle. Although, they could put him somewhere on the O-line.
Brick: [sighs] Fine. Write down the sports words, and I'll try and ask.
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Brick: I hope you told your mom not to wait for you for dinner. Font Club may run a little late tonight. We're having a raising Helvetica party.
Troy: I thought we were gonna discuss Garamond.
Brick: I'm saving that for Monday. Gara-Monday?
Troy: Ah, cool.
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Brick: Anyway, at first, I was looking forward to going, but now I'm worried. What am I gonna say to a bunch of jocks? Can you give me some football terms to use so I don't embarrass myself trying to fit into the conversational bouquet?
Mike: Uh, first of all, I'd steer clear of "bouquet." Second, just talk about anything. Just be yourself.
Brick: Should I talk about Charlie Rose?
Mike: No. Why would you do that?
Brick: Well, I like his interviewing style. The way he takes one topic and really delves into it.
Mike: Um, just talk, like, uh, "Hey, what class are you in? Where'd you get those sneakers?"
Brick: You're giving me tall-guy advice. That all works coming from you. If I did it, I'm just the weirdo paying too much attention to people's shoes.
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Brick: [whistles]
Mike: Uh, Brick, what's with the getup?
Brick: Oh, this? I've noticed high-school kids seem to be very into school pride. As you know, I live life on the periphery, on the fringes of fun. But I've decided, if I want to graduate having lived the high school experience, it will require total immersion.
Frankie: But you don't even like sports.
Brick: Correction... used to not like sports. Now all I care about is we beat the Bentonville Bears Friday night. The Bears are going down! I hate them based on their geographical location.
Mike: Good man.
Brick: In addition to sports cheering, I will also decorate my locker and perhaps participate in a school prank. One thing's for sure... count on a lot of selfies. You can follow my antics on social media. I've got this year down... like the Bears, who are going down. [chuckles]