(Based on a true story) It is a lazy spring afternoon and the Kids of math 371 are sitting in a classroom on the 4th floor of the DRL (yes, THE), listening rather inattentively to the lecture on...something to do with algebra.
Prof: Blah Blah Blither Blather Hip Hop...to infinity.
Voice: ...and beyond!
The Kids are shaken out of their stupor by this alien outburst.
Brooke: Hey, everyone, it's Buzz Lightyear!
Ravi: Buzz Lightyear, of Star Command? You're joking!
A little man dressed up in a green and purple space suit jumps on top of Ravi's desk with surprising agility, considering the size of his torso, which is hugely disproportionate to his skinny legs.
Voice: No, Ravi, she is not joking. I'm Buzz Lightyear, here to rescue you from the malevolent rays of Uniform Factorization Domains. Nice to meet you.
Prof: Ugh, it's that pesky Buzz Lightyear, come to destroy the peaceful monotony that reigns over my algebraic kingdom-ain. Now where'd I put that...
The Prof rummages through her desk, opening and shutting drawers and muttering to herself. After a minute, she pulls out what looks like a stick with a rubber hand forming a finger attached to one end. Carefully, she aims for her target, who appears to be totally oblivious to his enemy's activities, and flings the finger at her distractor.
Buzz: ...yeah, and did you know, it's Tim Allen who does my voice in the movie?
Delia: Tim "the Toolman" Taylor? No way!
Buzz: Oh yes, and- Eek!
The finger hits Buzz squarely between the eyes, and the space ranger screams spectacularly as he goes tumbling backward off Ravi's desk and into the trash can with a clang. The Kids gather around the trash can in shock.
Brooke: Wow, Professor, you just killed Buzz Lightyear!
Ravi: Our universe is doomed.
The End.
I can't be the only one who gets the urge to shout "...and beyond!" every time I hear "to infinity" in math class.
Today, I was so tired that during the thirty minute bus ride to King of Prussia mall, I kept on nodding off and nearly hitting the poor lady sitting next to me. Sorry, lady.
For the record, Agents Merlyn & Firefly rock my socks off! Such intel has been declassified.
Over & out.
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