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perfect chain of reasoning
Jun. 3rd, 2024 10:50 amAs I was leaving the grocery store, a young person hurried up to me. They politely apologized for running after me that way, but they'd seen the ribbon on my hat and...you know. Yeah. I know. (Though this is a very queer neighborhood. It's not like the rainbow ribbon on my hat is the only hint of allyship for miles, like it used to be in some places.) Anyway, was that a phoenix on my bag? I looked down at my bag, and one of my canvas bags did indeed have a stylized drawing of a phoenix! He asked if I was a member of The Phoenix, and I looked at him blankly.
Me: Sorry, I don't know about The Phoenix. The bag is for a science fiction convention in Montreal.
Stranger: Science fiction? You mean like HP Lovecraft?
Me: Yeah, kind of like that. But including more. (I didn't think to add "and not so racist." until I was on my way home.)
They explained that The Phoenix was having a sober dance party Saturday for Pride! They'd love to see me even though I was new. My first thought was "Sober as in Sam the Eagle?" and I'm rather proud I figured it out in time not to say it.
The next stage of my thinking was "Sober? You mean like AA?"
So they got to say: Yeah, kind of like that. But including more. [I presume they thought "and not so Christian"]
I said I had never drunk, and they kindly said all allies and supporters were welcome, the only requirement was being sober for at least 48 hours. They had lots of activities! And an app!
If I was going to a dance party at all, the only dance party I'd be interested in would be a queer dance party without alcohol. Me being fat, conservatively dressed, and twice their age, hardly screams "queer sober dance party," except maybe the "sober" part. But this kid guessed, based on the tote bag from a Canadian relaxacon.
[*] I looked the group up later. It looks like they mostly do crossfit or go running, and encourage one another to stay off drugs. More power to them, but I won't be joining them.
Me: Sorry, I don't know about The Phoenix. The bag is for a science fiction convention in Montreal.
Stranger: Science fiction? You mean like HP Lovecraft?
Me: Yeah, kind of like that. But including more. (I didn't think to add "and not so racist." until I was on my way home.)
They explained that The Phoenix was having a sober dance party Saturday for Pride! They'd love to see me even though I was new. My first thought was "Sober as in Sam the Eagle?" and I'm rather proud I figured it out in time not to say it.
The next stage of my thinking was "Sober? You mean like AA?"
So they got to say: Yeah, kind of like that. But including more. [I presume they thought "and not so Christian"]
I said I had never drunk, and they kindly said all allies and supporters were welcome, the only requirement was being sober for at least 48 hours. They had lots of activities! And an app!
If I was going to a dance party at all, the only dance party I'd be interested in would be a queer dance party without alcohol. Me being fat, conservatively dressed, and twice their age, hardly screams "queer sober dance party," except maybe the "sober" part. But this kid guessed, based on the tote bag from a Canadian relaxacon.
[*] I looked the group up later. It looks like they mostly do crossfit or go running, and encourage one another to stay off drugs. More power to them, but I won't be joining them.
