On the small gathering

by David Humphrey

Nephew: "Where are you going tonight?"

Me: "To see a movie.  Have you ever gone to see a movie at a theater?"

Nephew: "Yes.  I've seen Curious George, and I didn't like it at all."

Me: "Did you not like the movie, or the experience of the theater?"

Nephew: "The theater.  It was me sitting with a bunch of strangers in front of a giant screen."

Me: "I know exactly what you mean.  I'm going to see a movie that came out months ago in order to avoid the same thing."