What Story?

Before we get started, it should be noted that there is a cubical wall between Farmer and I. He and Big Dawg can see each other, but neither of them can see me unless I lean forward considerably.

And now, on with our story.

One day last week I was happily coding like the good monkey I am, when I decided that I needed some music to make the afternoon go faster. I popped in my earbuds, and a full-scale rock concert broke out. Suddenly, instantly, "Background Noise" died un-noticed and un-mourned.

After a while, I became vaguely aware that Farmer was talking. I assumed he was talking to Big Dawg, so I ignored what little I could hear and kept working.

20 minutes passed.

A funny thing popped up on my computer screen. It probably was a funny story or link that somebody sent me. I don't remember what it was, I just remember that it made me chuckle out loud.

Out of nowhere, I heard Farmer laugh and shout, "Yeah, I know!" As I looked over his direction, I saw him walking away from his desk toward mine.

I popped out my earbuds. "Yes?"

He stopped, his face suddenly surprised. "Oh," he said, "I thought you were laughing at my story."

I leaned forward to look at Big Dawg. He had his headphones on, also.

Er.... whoopsie. Sorry about that, Farmer. :)