December 14, 2004

Moldy Cheese

I have to laugh. I've had a running commentary with my fabulous friend Mikey today. It's too good not to share.

Gidget: "No, I'm afraid you would not be qualified for one of these grants. The guy that's interviewing today is from Harvard. ;) Their research topics are way over my head. Here's his seminar title 'Polysaccharide Antigen Processing and Presentation: A New MHC Class II Pathway'. All I know is that it has something to do with Immunology."

Mikey: "Uhhh... How about: 'The Migration of Moldy Cheese from One Side of the Refrigerator to the Other'?"

Gidget: "LOL How does moldy cheese migrate? "

Mikey: "With stealth. The migration is so slow that one doesn't even notice it without enhanced video and audio technology - also funded by said grant. The video will have to be taken over the course of nearly three decades, after which time - providing the scientist isn't deceased due to boredom - the video is sped up to twice the speed of sound. If the scientist watches the video at that speed for at least 73.346 hours, then the scientist will notice that the cheese has migrated approximately 1/5000 of a millimeter. The scientist will also note that the mold has taken control of the cheese, and the cheese's rebellion against the corporate take-over of the mold has failed. What do you think? Have I got a chance, now?"

Gidget: "I don't know if I can stop laughing. This is too funny, but wow! I am in awe of your imagination! I bow to the King!"

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