1. The Turtles vs. The Artists
What do you think about when you hear the names Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Leonardo? In the book Framed by Frank Cottrell Boyce, the protagonist names his chickens after the middle two Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in that list, and a museum curator mistakes the protagonist for an art aficionado upon learning the names of the chickens. I'm sure that somewhere out there someone has compiled a list of the ways the Turtles reflect the habits and characteristics of their namesakes; since they're all Italian it's safe to assume that their love of pizza has been accurately portrayed in the Turtles' shows and movies, right? (Just kidding).
2. ...what book?
I recently took out a book about librarians for my mother. The other day she asked me to return this book, it's overdue. I thought to myself, whaaaaaat? It can't be overdue, ever since my massive $40 fine I've been very careful to return all library items on time, I could've sworn it wasn't due for at least another week...Well, I was right. It wasn't overdue, in a manner of speaking. The book's title is This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All, by Marily Johnson. I had merely misheard my mother, who had simply asked me to return that specific book and therefore told me the title.
3. ...what album?
This happened to my friend.
Friend: I want that Nirvana album for my birthday
Mother: Okay (goes on with chores or something)
A few days before the birthday...
Mother: What Nirvana album did you want for your birthday, dear?
Friend: "Nevermind"
Mother: Oh, alright
Day of the birthday
Friend: Thanks for the present, but I thought I said I wanted that Nirvana CD for my birthday?
Mother: But I thought you said you changed your mind
Friend: No, "Nevermind". The name of the album is "Nevermind"
Mother. Oooh.
I'm sure that my friend isn't the only person to whom this mix-up has occurred.
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