Deadbeat neighbor: “So. Happy Memorial Day weekend, buddy!” Me: “We’ve been over this, haven’t we? You don’t wish people a ‘happy’ Memorial Day. Memorial Day is day of reflection and remembrance.” Deadbeat neighbor: “Oh, right. Forgot.” Me: Deadbeat neighbor: “It’s a somber occasion.” Me: Deadbeat neighbor: “…A somber occasion on which we grill chicken and beef and eat huge heaps of potato salad.” Me: “Are you being ironic, Deadbeat Neighbor
