conversation

classmate: "People are so stupid. That class is boring and stupid."

me: "I like it, actually."

classmate: "It bores me."

me: "Oh. Yes, well, some classes are like that."

classmate: "All of my classes are like that. Boring. But especially that one. Hemingway. Lost generation and all that. Who cares?"

me: "That's an extremely ironic statement."

classmate: "I'm 25. I've seen a lot. I just don't get that excited about learning. You?

me: "Me? I'm quite old."

classmate: "You like to learn, though."

me: "I do. I really do."

classmate: "Why? Oh. Never mind. I'm turning here. I have class right there."

me: "What are you learning in there?"

classmate: "Oh. I dunno. Wonders of the world, I guess. Earthquakes. Volcanoes. It's boring."

me: "Oh. Ok. Well, I'll see you Wednesday."

classmate: "I suppose you will."