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Then came the third friend. He shifted in his seat, suddenly aware of all eyes on him. He wanted to keep the fun going, but now the pressure was on. He glanced around the table, searching for something on the menu, on the table, anywhere that could inspire his moment. His girlfriend watched him with curious anticipation. He opened his mouth, paused, closed it again. The silence stretched just long enough to become funny in itself. Finally, he smiled sheepishly and said, “Could you pass me the… uh… napkin, napkin?” The table burst into laughter, including his girlfriend, who handed him the napkin with a grin that said she appreciated the effort more than the line.
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