So, who do you think did it?
Well, I don’t think — I know.
So, who was it then that did it?
Well, I know — but I can’t tell.

Hey, it was Shrove Monday yesterday.
No, today is Shrove Tuesday — all day.
Yes, but yesterday was Shrove Monday.
No, up here we only do Shrove Tuesday.

Okay, but why do you serve pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?
What? Why we serve pancakes because it’s Shrove Tuesday!
But what’s the tradition based on? Where’d it come from?
Honestly! We serve pancakes because it’s Shrove Tuesday!

I have a lot of canned cat food I’d like to give away. Want it?
Sorry, my cat’s very picky. Doesn’t like that kind. Won’t eat it.
But, if you don’t find anyone, you can take it to the food shelf.
What? They’re giving cats away for free at the food shelf now?

Oh, you look nice today — all spiffed up!
Yep, sure is a lovely day today, isn’t it?

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