Gay, gay, it's all so gay

The usual suspects gathered around a little table, lightly munching on their dinner. Banter went back and forth - everyone wanted to talk, no one was really listening. There was no point in the discussion: the only reason why there's conversation is so everyone could relax, and could feel at ease. It was going to be a heavy week ahead.

So, an innocuous question then: he turned his head towards the German, and utters 'Hey, by the way, are you gay?'

The answer shocks the whole world (or at least where le monde meant the 6 souls round that little table): 'Technically, yes. But unfortunately, as you know, my girlfriend and I aren't open about it.'

Ears pricked, forks lowered. No one uttered a word.

'See, her parents are really conservative people. They've not bought into the idea of a white guy marrying their daughter.'

Something seemed wrong - what's him being gay got to do with it?

'Well, we shall have to see if it all works out. We don't know yet what we'll do about it.'

Someone finally spoke: 'Er... what was the original question?'

'I asked if he is... well... gay...'

'GAY? I thought you were asking if I was engaged!'

Tears in my eyes, endorphines in the bloodstream - haven't had such a good laugh in a while. :) Don't think I was able to recreate the entire conversation (word for word) but its approximately that.