just enough and in such a way
so that the the dealer wants to ask for them back
but can't
talk nonsense psychobabble to dullards
beg for money from the beggar
overtalk your boss and make the decisions for him
recollect thoughtfully your last name signing at the dental office
play dumb when it's your turn for the mic
tell the guy w the jag that you keyed it
and wait for him to come back w the proof
ask his wife to buy you a drink
let your girlfriend call all the shots
shoot at pool so that it's always a ball in hand
tip 40 bucks and never say a word edgewise
say nothing until their ears bleed
when they ask if you're a cop say no with two ns
tell the vocalist of your favorite band he's got no style
write f u c k on your dirty windshield
buy everyone at the bar a round of drinks even though
you only went in to take a leak
you have to make them think
slip love yous and thank you notes
under garages
and keep your dick in your pants when
they return the favor
you fall in love with lap dancers and stay all night
you walk into a party and hit on the monolith
and then regret it
you have to wait for the third pitch and punt it into the dirt
apologize about everything
there's no other way to laugh